Popular Post eschnit Posted August 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2021 For a variety of reasons, the Golden Age of comics was just that Golden. Pre-code, ie less rules gave us most of these. Inspired by post depression, pre-war, with pulps as a lead in, New York was abuzz with talent. Whomever has come along since has had to walk in the footsteps of giants. They had great models to work off of. I did not include a cover from all of the greats, for instance Lou Fine and Will Eisner aren’t included among this assortment of covers. Schomburg, Baker, Frazetta are. From the late ‘30s to early ‘50s. At different shops we have Fine and Eisner, Feldstein and Davis, Kirby and Lee, Flessel and O’Mealia, Renee and Whitman, Chesler...and Baker and Schomburg freelancing. Frazetta was a mere tyke, as were Kirby and Lee. Superman, Batman, and Captain America were introduced. Here are some of the great covers of the Golden Age. Your favorite may or may not be included. What is your favorite? I would say I don’t think I can pick one. I really don’t. But these are among them. Oh, and I didn’t include many of the best covers that may introduce something new to folks. You can do that here if you like. This grouping is well known, don’t have to study Gerber to know them. Also doesn’t include Action 1, Supes 1, Bat 1, or Detective 27... skybolt, Mmehdy, comicnoir and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmehdy Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 WOW.. super covers eschnit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eschnit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 12:42 PM, Mmehdy said: WOW.. super covers They’re not all mine lol. I do have 5 of them, wouldn’t mind getting a copy of each in mid-high grade. Given we entomb our books so much now, covers are almost all we see. In most ways that’s unfortunate. But it does lend itself to admire some like a masterpiece painting. I think that Phantom #17 went for about $500k lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eschnit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 12:52 PM, circumstances said: That is badass. Who’s the artist? circumstances 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eschnit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 1:45 PM, GreatCaesarsGhost said: Sweetness! ...was looking for the cover with Batman and Captain America both kicking Hitler’s . I guess it doesn’t exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatCaesarsGhost Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 2:25 PM, eschnit said: Sweetness! ...was looking for the cover with Batman and Captain America both kicking Hitler’s . I guess it doesn’t exist. that you'll never find. Batman is DC and Cap is Timely, and never the twain shall meet eschnit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstances Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 2:07 PM, eschnit said: That is badass. Who’s the artist? Bernard Baily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry JSA Posted August 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2021 GreatCaesarsGhost, eschnit, Primetime and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eschnit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 3:55 PM, Terry JSA said: Are you me? Terry JSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eschnit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 2:44 PM, GreatCaesarsGhost said: that you'll never find. Batman is DC and Cap is Timely, and never the twain shall meet Haha, one can dream. Good thing Stan and Jack were far enough away from Citizen Kane to not steal their story 😯 GreatCaesarsGhost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gino2paulus2 Posted August 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) Some of my fav covers of the GA involve mashups of 2 genres hero/horror. AA61 has recieved a LOT of love these few years Edited August 18, 2021 by gino2paulus2 Spyder!, szucchini, Terry JSA and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eschnit Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 4:30 PM, gino2paulus2 said: Some of my fav covers of the GA involve mashups of 2 genres hero/horror. AA61 has recieved a LOT of love these few years That Mystery Men 30 is sick! It’s literally so rare I forget about it. And I can’t read the writing on the label but it must say like tape everywhere, cover detached, etc. Because it’s stunning. Like that ain’t a 3.0 unless the cover is detached or some other flaw that can’t be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:15 PM, eschnit said: Are you me? I just have good taste. eschnit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) On 8/18/2021 at 5:49 PM, eschnit said: That Mystery Men 30 is sick! It’s literally so rare I forget about it. And I can’t read the writing on the label but it must say like tape everywhere, cover detached, etc. Because it’s stunning. Like that ain’t a 3.0 unless the cover is detached or some other flaw that can’t be seen. thanks!! small amount dried glue spine. Small piece reattached with tape. Could live with just about anything to get this book but happy it’s small Edited August 18, 2021 by gino2paulus2 sagii 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:30 PM, gino2paulus2 said: Some of my fav covers of the GA involve mashups of 2 genres hero/horror. AA61 has recieved a LOT of love these few years That All-American Comics #61 is awesome! gino2paulus2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D84 Posted August 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) Here's my favorite cover. One day, after I sell enough of my organs, I might be able to afford a low grade copy.🤞 Edited August 18, 2021 by D84 Cat-Man_America, Primetime, Black Bat and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post entalmighty1 Posted August 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2021 A lot of you know I have a thing for underwater covers...I've gotten almost all the ones I'm really after at this point, with a couple super tough exceptions. Here are a few of my favorites, all from my collection. eschnit, OdinsSecrets, Readcomix and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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