adamstrange Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Wow great cover, have never seen that issue before. Almost looks like Ditko did the cover, very similar style. Robinson and Meskin worked together on a number of projects. The image and style are similar to Meskin and Meskin was one of the main influences on Ditko. Bluechip: Great pickup! I thought about that one myself. I've got to believe the combination of red, yellow, and white against that black background will have to look mighty impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 My first Mile High purchase Great book! I was at a NYC convention a few years ago, and someone (from the boards maybe?) presented Jerry Robinson with a copy of this book to be signed as I was looking on. I won't soon forget how Jerry's face just lit up with surprise and pleasure at seeing it again, all these years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechip Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I have heard Jerry speak of this book, too. He seemed to enjoy doing it very much and was disappointed that the publisher ran out of money while they were drawing issue 3. I guess the sales were decent but the publisher just couldn't keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spillred Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Star Spangled Comics #129, June 1952 The "Human Orchid" cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Wow, sharp copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Black Orchid prototype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Picked this up a couple weeks back. From 1955 - Too late for Golden Age, too early for Silver. Atom Age? Well, it's got a comics code stamp, is that still the Atom Age? The "Exciting Adult Reading" blurb is an interesting hold-over form the last few pre-code issues of Dynamite. Not something one expects to see on a code approved book. I'm finding the Charlton Johnny Dynamite/Foreign Intrigues as hard a run to complete as the Comic Media Dynamite issues. Inside are a couple of Pete Morisi illustrated tales involving Communists, and another by an inferior artist. They lack the punch of the earlier pre-code hard-boiled crime stories, but one is notable as perhaps the first American comic book story to take place in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inaflash Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Picked this up a couple weeks back. From 1955 - Too late for Golden Age, too early for Silver. Atom Age? Well, it's got a comics code stamp, is that still the Atom Age? The "Exciting Adult Reading" blurb is an interesting hold-over form the last few pre-code issues of Dynamite. Not something one expects to see on a code approved book. I'm finding the Charlton Johnny Dynamite/Foreign Intrigues as hard a run to complete as the Comic Media Dynamite issues. Inside are a couple of Pete Morisi illustrated tales involving Communists, and another by an inferior artist. They lack the punch of the earlier pre-code hard-boiled crime stories, but one is notable as perhaps the first American comic book story to take place in Vietnam. Great Lips..........on her too. Here's a cover that I love the colors on. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 always loved that dollman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Al Bryant is an overlooked artist who did a number of memorable covers like the one you just posted. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 hello all... my fav of all the dollman covers! rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inaflash Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Mine too. Its the only issue I own of this title. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I actually get to ride the long bus with this one.... Now My oldest DC hero book, and the most I've dropped on a book in about 5 years. I really like the fact that its Sprang's 1st Joker cover, since he does my favorite Joker hands down. Reading the story I was struck with just how good Sprang was, every panel is meticulously detailed, yet easy to see everything going on, a complete master of placing blacks for clarity. Such a joy to see in its original form. Fun Joker story inside where he switches sides to HELP Batman & robin...kinda. Has real Kirby art on the Boy Commandos, so that is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin_Radd Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Very cool story in that issue. Joker ends up taking Batman & Robin to his hideout. He shows them some of the souvenirs from his previous crimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yeah, I thought that was a really nice bit of the story, more insight then you usually get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofthetotem Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I actually get to ride the long bus with this one.... Now My oldest DC hero book, and the most I've dropped on a book in about 5 years. I really like the fact that its Sprang's 1st Joker cover, since he does my favorite Joker hands down. Reading the story I was struck with just how good Sprang was, every panel is meticulously detailed, yet easy to see everything going on, a complete master of placing blacks for clarity. Such a joy to see in its original form. Fun Joker story inside where he switches sides to HELP Batman & robin...kinda. Has real Kirby art on the Boy Commandos, so that is a bonus. Larson Copy? Sweet none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 No, I don't think its a larson, its too late and the L alone doesn't do it. But I have seen that "L" on books before so I am curious about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Sprang really is one of the top Batman artists. The Detective covers he did about 10-15 years ago are fantastic. I still need to pick up a copy of Batman 30s through the 70s. The B/W reproductions really show how good Sprang was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 No, I don't think its a larson, its too late and the L alone doesn't do it. But I have seen that "L" on books before so I am curious about that. If it has a lone L then it's NOT a Larson. As a youngster, Sprang was my favorite Batman artist. His stories are clearly told with a great deal of energy and polish. While I appreciate other Batman artists now, I don't mind going back and reading a Sprang story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I actually get to ride the long bus with this one.... Now My oldest DC hero book, and the most I've dropped on a book in about 5 years. I really like the fact that its Sprang's 1st Joker cover, since he does my favorite Joker hands down. Reading the story I was struck with just how good Sprang was, every panel is meticulously detailed, yet easy to see everything going on, a complete master of placing blacks for clarity. Such a joy to see in its original form. Fun Joker story inside where he switches sides to HELP Batman & robin...kinda. Has real Kirby art on the Boy Commandos, so that is a bonus. Nice pickup Matt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
