october Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 now that, my friend, is a group shot to talk about. i figure 2011 will bring you that fantastic 3, buddy. I hope so, but if I do it won't be as nice as your copy. I doubt I could afford much better than a 2.0. The prices on Fantastic 3 seem pretty high relative to Fine's other great covers, probably due to Metro's hoarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seank Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 With the addition of this Hit 5 I am one step closer to completing my top 5 Lou Fine covers. All that's left is Fantastic 3, which should be no problem. I hear that Metro has a few copies of Fantastic 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutie Fan Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 None listed for sale though. How big is the hoard supposed to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) I've only got one Lou Fine Hit so far (another Red Bee cover), but hoping to snag more next year. I can see why these are on your top 5 list; do you rank your faves in any particular order? That's a tough one. I think I would say... 1. Fantastic 3 2. Wonderworld 7 3. Hit 5 4. National 7 5. Science 2 ...though the top 3 are basically interchangeable. What are your favorite Fine's? My favorite Fine covers are Hits #1, 5, 7, 17 ...Wonderworld #7 & 8 ...and National #7 and 16. Note: I just added that National #7 to my growing list of desirable Fine books (%#$@$$&) after eye-balling your copy. As a side note, while I revere Fine's covers I'm also impressed by Crandall's Hit covers featuring Stormy Foster (aka "re-imagining Errol Flynn as a costumed hero"), because to my artist's eye Reed Crandall had a grasp of perspective and anatomy that's second to none among comic artists of the era. Still, what's not to love about Lou Fine's covers and interior art? The fluidity of his stylized line work is phenomenal, ...dare I say unique among GA artists. Here is my one Lou Fine cover (hey, ya gotta start somewhere, right?)... Edited December 30, 2010 by DavidMerryweather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Good choices, I want a Wonderworld 8 pretty badly. That's a pretty nice place to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Mystery Men 3 should be in the conversation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Here is my one Lou Fine cover (hey, ya gotta start somewhere, right?)... That's a beauty (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) None listed for sale though. How big is the hoard supposed to be? I recall seeing six (?) copies of Fantastic #3 when I visited Metropolis back in July; no idea of condition. At least that's the first thing I remember eye-balling in a display case while awaiting the retrieval of a beguiling Phantom Lady. Of course, Metro may have more copies of Fantastic #3 in their vault. Keep in mind that my recollection is a little vague here. My senses were being inundated by a variety of "shiny objects" that would turn any collector into a drooling puddle of jelly. Truth is, I probably asked about their impressive grouping of Fantastic #3, but my attention was diverted by other things. Maybe someone else knows the real story behind Metropolis presumed "stockpile" of Fantastic #3. All I can say is that it was impressive. Edited December 30, 2010 by DavidMerryweather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Here is my one Lou Fine cover (hey, ya gotta start somewhere, right?)... That's a beauty (thumbs u Thanks, Mr. B!!! Your books are mighty impressive too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Mystery Men 3 should be in the conversation... Thanks for posting your book Mr Evans, I was just getting ready to post the same thing about Mystery Men 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 None listed for sale though. How big is the hoard supposed to be? I think Metro has a display of Fantastic 3's in their showroom, but none for sale. I guess Steve Fishler likes that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen James Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very cool cover! Seems every time I see this book for sale it's a rag but yours is great. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 5 is my favorite fine from that run. and joe didn't do so bad on the second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAUMONTS Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very cool cover! Seems every time I see this book for sale it's a rag but yours is great. Congrats! KILLER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Andy's great new Hit 5 acquisition and post has gotten me in a Fine mood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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