october Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 fair enough, and good comments re the perspective/technical aspects. I think that was on purpose on his part though in order to make the covers exciting / stand out. Sorta like kirby did, I guess. (Liefield on the other hand... ) Based on his airbrush covers alone I have no doubt that technical acumen is not something he was lacking. Oh no doubt. I think that's something most people don't get. Steranko, Schomburg, Cole, ect could all draw "realistically" when they wanted to, they just took artistic liberties a lot of the time to enhance the cover's effect. It always rankles me when someone bags on Steranko because they think he couldn't draw proper anatomy. Please. Amen to that. In fact, if memory serves cole illustrated several wildlife books in a purely realistic vein (and did a *damn* fine job of it from what I recall). Yes he did, he also did wildlife covers for World of Rod and Gun magazine. Apparently Japanese art collectors made him offers on those that dwarf what his comic covers would command (if they existed). He also did a bunch of medical and anatomical illustrations for textbooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 if you say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I don't suppose you have scans of any of the covers or art to those issues? How much were the offers for, btw? Sounds like he still owns them? Good to hear. He was really an amazing talent and I daresay one of the top artists to ever come out of comic books. Schomburg too - I remember when I first learned about the airbrush covers I was just blown away that this guy was able to do two completely different styles so well. Sure I've been bagging on his Suspense 3 a lot but I think a counterpoint grounded in reality is well overdue when it comes to this book. IMO its gotten to its inflated price level on rarity and brainwashing and not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I don't suppose you have scans of any of the covers or art to those issues? How much were the offers for, btw? Sounds like he still owns them? Good to hear. He was really an amazing talent and I daresay one of the top artists to ever come out of comic books. Schomburg too - I remember when I first learned about the airbrush covers I was just blown away that this guy was able to do two completely different styles so well. Sure I've been bagging on his Suspense 3 a lot but I think a counterpoint grounded in reality is well overdue when it comes to this book. IMO its gotten to its inflated price level on rarity and brainwashing and not much else. Well, his family probably owns them now, since LB passed away in 1995. I have a bunch of articles on him, I will see if I can dig up scans. I am pretty sure there are decent pics somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Well, his family probably owns them now, since LB passed away in 1995. I have a bunch of articles on him, I will see if I can dig up scans. I am pretty sure there are decent pics somewhere... Oh yeah, he passed away forgot about that Would love to see scans if you have them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 are you kidding me ?? OK, I know that the Suspense 3 has a cool Schomburg cover, but after that thrill wears off, then what do you have ?? One of the most high demand and rare in grade GA Classic Covers that ever walked the face of this planet I'll take the Supes #1 hands down. Suspense #3 is a nice book (maybe even great), but for the money we're talking about, "rare in high grade" is FAR down the list of reasons why I'd buy a book. Basically, the reasons I'd like a Supes #1 far outweigh the reasons I'd like a Suspense #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 but for the money we're talking about, "rare in high grade" is FAR down the list of reasons why I'd buy a book. well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 are you kidding me ?? OK, I know that the Suspense 3 has a cool Schomburg cover, but after that thrill wears off, then what do you have ?? One of the most high demand and rare in grade GA Classic Covers that ever walked the face of this planet I'll take the Supes #1 hands down. Suspense #3 is a nice book (maybe even great), but for the money we're talking about, "rare in high grade" is FAR down the list of reasons why I'd buy a book. Basically, the reasons I'd like a Supes #1 far outweigh the reasons I'd like a Suspense #3. what if it were the Superman #1 CGC 4.5 or an Action Comics #13 in CGC 8.0 blue label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbanner Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 You really need to let your anger towards this book go, here's a thread you started on this book over three and a half years ago - "Suspense Comics #3 - most overrated GA book in existence???" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Ill keep it simple. I like Suspence # 3 because it has a beautiful cover and it is scarce[it is Not Rare]. Its a simple as that. I would take a 4.5 Unrestored Superman #1 over an 8.0 Suspence # 3 Quick. Thats me ok. Im NOT speaking for anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I can see someone having hostility towards a Suspence # 3.It has a very violent cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 You really need to let your anger towards this book go, here's a thread you started on this book over three and a half years ago - "Suspense Comics #3 - most overrated GA book in existence???" I'd forgotten I started that thread! That's priceless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin_Radd Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Well, this was fun. Personally, I think Suspense #3 is a neat cover. But there are a lot of cool GA covers I like better and cost less that 1/10th of what Suspense #3 does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Exactly. Now we'd better move on to another two books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveTurkeyMoFo Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Yeah, me too. I hate flame wars. Fugging stupid. That's why I like the GA Boards....everyone is so eager to AVOID flame wars, and actually (perish the thought) act like well-adjusted adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 PS - showcase/steve - I may not agree with your take on suspense 3, but kudos on starting a really great thread. It's consistently been a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Don't kill me but I'm not all that big of a Schomburg fan, but I do love Suspense 3 and Terrific 5. S3 is a lot less cluttered than most of his stuff and beautifully composed and framed. I think it's a masterpiece, as far a comic book art goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Don't kill me but I'm not all that big of a Schomburg fan, but I do love Suspense 3 and Terrific 5. S3 is a lot less cluttered than most of his stuff and beautifully composed and framed. I think it's a masterpiece, as far a comic book art goes. BH, don't feel lonely. In our first annual GA Favorite Cover Contest. Suspense # 3 did come in at # 1 for the Non-Super Hero group. Results are still available at the GA Favorite Contest Non-Super Hero Page thanks to Paris_Fred. The people voted and liked the cover. I'm afraid to say that Supes # 1 did not crack the top 20 in the Super-Hero category. P.S.: Yes, I can and will bring data in to any post I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 what if it were the Superman #1 CGC 4.5 or an Action Comics #13 in CGC 8.0 blue label Ouch, that's tough. My personal grail that I've been trying to find for a long time, or a Supes #1. Well, I'll still have to go with the Supes #1. I don't neccessarily need a high grade Action #13, so I'd be happy finding a low grade copy at a much lower price someday. Too hard to pass on a Supes #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
