JollyComics Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 There were brilliant, creative, contributions, institutions and much more from the writers, artists and genius editors from 1960's to 1980's and early 1990's I thrived for. Today, there are too many boobs and stark naked bodies on the covers. Where is the good taste in the comic books today? I don't thrive for them anymore. Yes, I am already downsizing my collection and will stay focused on few titles if I can. jcjames and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 6:48 PM, JollyComics said: Today, there are too many boobs and stark naked bodies on the covers. F For Fake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 6:55 PM, Axe Elf said: And our society lets..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlovest Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 4:48 PM, JollyComics said: There were brilliant, creative, contributions, institutions and much more from the writers, artists and genius editors from 1960's to 1980's and early 1990's I thrived for. Today, there are too many boobs and stark naked bodies on the covers. Where is the good taste in the comic books today? I don't thrive for them anymore. Yes, I am already downsizing my collection and will stay focused on few titles if I can. Yes, I've been frustrated by that as well. I always enjoyed pretty MJ and Gwen, but today things are getting crazy. I'll take the 60's thru 80's any day! Just me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 1:02 PM, mlovest said: Yes, I've been frustrated by that as well. I always enjoyed pretty MJ and Gwen, but today things are getting crazy. I'll take the 60's thru 80's any day! Just me... I used to see MCS censored all private parts and MCS decided not to conceal them anymore. It's rather disturbed and I am aware of CGC will not grade some books that show the private parts due to overhang objects. CGC is getting confused badly. Mostly books are allowed to be graded but few and fewer books didn't get the grades. It gets extreme and overboard today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan. Posted April 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 2:49 PM, JollyComics said: CGC will not grade some books that show the private parts due to overhang steveinthecity, silverseeker, badback83 and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post COI Posted April 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 7:48 PM, JollyComics said: Today, there are too many boobs and stark naked bodies on the covers. Could I have a list? For a friend. To warn him. chrisco37, RockMyAmadeus, badback83 and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 9:17 PM, COI said: Could I have a list? For a friend. To warn him. Too many to list but plenty out there. Can’t miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Browns81, ThothAmon and steveinthecity 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 But indie books like the above have been around for decades. Are there really Marvel covers showing lots more skin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 7:31 AM, Point Five said: But indie books like the above have been around for decades. Are there really Marvel covers showing lots more skin? Of course not. Comics like the ones I posted above have always been around. People just love their backinmydayisms. Beastfeast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorSurfer Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 2:02 PM, mlovest said: Yes, I've been frustrated by that as well. I always enjoyed pretty MJ and Gwen, but today things are getting crazy. I'll take the 60's thru 80's any day! Just me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorSurfer Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 6:59 AM, Ryan. said: lizards2, JollyComics, F For Fake and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastfeast Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 7:50 AM, Ryan. said: People just love their backinmydayisms. It's SO bad in comic collecting. JollyComics and F For Fake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 9:42 AM, Beastfeast said: It's SO bad in comic collecting. Everything today stinks and culture was perfect you were 13 years old. mec3437, JJ-4 and lizards2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post F For Fake Posted April 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2022 I like sexy covers, I like sexy gals, I like sexy sex. Sexy sexy sex. Golden age GGA; funky 70's undergrounds; cool 80's alt stuff; copper/modern pin-up kings like Stevens, Hughes, Timm; the Eros label; HEADLIGHTS! BONDAGE! I like all of that stuff. A lot, actually. I'm morally flexible. Sexy stuffs in context are just fine by me, when being sold to the appropriate audience. What I still don't understand is the appeal of the really poorly drawn modern nude cover, where the artists have apparently never seen an actual naked woman in person, and only know boobs from tracing prono mags, and therefore all of their drawings of imaginary ladies also have fake boobs. It makes no sense. If these basement dwellers have the power to conjure up their ultimate nekkid dream babe, why would they still give them FAKE TATTIES?!?! Live a little! Meet some real flesh and blood humans, THEN make sexy sexy drawerins'! Beastfeast, lizards2, deadleg and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastfeast Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 10:55 AM, F For Fake said: I like sexy covers, I like sexy gals, I like sexy sex. Sexy sexy sex. Golden age GGA; funky 70's undergrounds; cool 80's alt stuff; copper/modern pin-up kings like Stevens, Hughes, Timm; the Eros label; HEADLIGHTS! BONDAGE! I like all of that stuff. A lot, actually. I'm morally flexible. Sexy stuffs in context are just fine by me, when being sold to the appropriate audience. What I still don't understand is the appeal of the really poorly drawn modern nude cover, where the artists have apparently never seen an actual naked woman in person, and only know boobs from tracing prono mags, and therefore all of their drawings of imaginary ladies also have fake boobs. It makes no sense. If these basement dwellers have the power to conjure up their ultimate nekkid dream babe, why would they still give them FAKE TATTIES?!?! Live a little! Meet some real flesh and blood humans, THEN make sexy sexy drawerins'! I'm usually a, "collect what you like" kinda guy but those covers are so cheesy and embarrassing. F For Fake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 11:29 AM, Beastfeast said: I'm usually a, "collect what you like" kinda guy but those covers are so cheesy and embarrassing. For sure. I've got no problem with "sexy" books. But that stuff is not sexy, in the slightest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 CREEPY #42, November, 1971 They kind of TRIED to overlay a yellow bra on her, but it didn't really work... Beastfeast and F For Fake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/18/2022 at 11:55 AM, mlovest said: Thank you all for your comments. Obviously, we all approach collecting in our own way. This is what's right for me. I will keep some items that are really meaningful to me, and I will always have a warm spot for Spidey. It's just hard to see so much money in my closet that can benefit my family and other priorities. Also, I have a real concern about leaving thousands of comics for my family to deal with should something happen to me. If money was no issue, I would keep going, but I think this will be best. I may change my mind and decide to get back in, and then I'll assess what' affordable and fun for me going forward. My kids still want to hit an occasional comic show, and I'm good with that! Again, thank you for your comments, and best of luck with your collections! Definitely buy what you love, and enjoy your collection. V/R, Mike Man looks like you were one of the first members on here. been here longer than me. Hope you still stay in the CGC community and boards and at least maintain some connection to the hobby. I and the long timers on here am sure understand the frustration . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
