BangZoom Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 It's actually not that early for 1 page splashes. We have had folks post double page spreads by Walt Kelly from 1937, IIRC. Shuster was one of the first to do it as part of a story in 1938 and I know of at least one other case where both single and double page spreads were used in a 1938 story. I'm aware of all of the above. It was discussed on another thread. That's why I said it was "one of the first." As in maybe one of the first ten times in the history of comic books. That's pretty early in my eyes. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 (edited) It's actually not that early for 1 page splashes. We have had folks post double page spreads by Walt Kelly from 1937, IIRC. Shuster was one of the first to do it as part of a story in 1938 and I know of at least one other case where both single and double page spreads were used in a 1938 story. I'm aware of all of the above. It was discussed on another thread. That's why I said it was "one of the first." As in maybe one of the first ten times in the history of comic books. That's pretty early in my eyes. (thumbs u I did notice the qualifier, but I think it leaves a different impression than what BH and I both characterized on the use of the splashes. I would love to see if we can put together a list of these early splashes, distinguishing between those used for 1 or 2 page pictorials (like Walt Kelly's) and those used as part of the story. I view the use of the story splash as significant because it was one of the devices that distinguish the development of comic book stories from their syndicated strip counterparts. Edited August 12, 2007 by adamstrange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Great page! Fantastic Comics #2 has a full-page panel as well (December 1939, and also missed in Overstreet). The Speed full-page panel is cool and actually makes sense for the story, but when Fox books did it, I suspect it was simply because it was a fast way to grind out a page on a deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Speed Comics 6? YES!! :applause: Congratulations, sacentaur. My first win - yahoooooo! (just a lucky educated guess, actually, since I don't have any Speed Comics - but now wish that I did!). Thank you BZ for this fun thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Fantastic Comics #2 has a full-page panel as well (December 1939, and also missed in Overstreet). Very good, P5! - it's the next to last page in the Sub Saunders story by H.C. Keifer (cover date January 1940, on the stands 12/39). I love these early full-page spreads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 It's actually not that early for 1 page splashes. We have had folks post double page spreads by Walt Kelly from 1937, IIRC. Shuster was one of the first to do it as part of a story in 1938 and I know of at least one other case where both single and double page spreads were used in a 1938 story. I'm aware of all of the above. It was discussed on another thread. That's why I said it was "one of the first." As in maybe one of the first ten times in the history of comic books. That's pretty early in my eyes. (thumbs u Top Notch# 2 had 3 of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Name the comic and issue number of where this image appears on the cover. to reality_consensus!! I would have had no clue on the following puzzle (Speed 6) but the one above does scream Tracy so I would have had a shot ... Keep'em coming. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Inspired by the image of sacentaur's beautiful KDF V2 #7 in the Centaur Comics thread, I thought I'd post a group shot of the issues I own. Edited August 14, 2007 by Bangzoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Don't think I've ever seen them together in once place before. You probably already mentioned this before but how many books did you say made up your Golden Age collection? From the picture, I get the feeling the whole basement is packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sacentaur Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Inspired by the image of sacentaur's beautiful KDF # 8 in the Centaur Comics BZ, I believe that's Centaurman's Church copy of KDF 1/8 you're referring to. Love that KDF group shot, btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 You probably already mentioned this before but how many books did you say made up your Golden Age collection? From the picture, I get the feeling the whole basement is packed. The basement is rather crowded, but it's a good sort of crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Inspired by the image of sacentaur's beautiful KDF # 8 in the Centaur Comics BZ, I believe that's Centaurman's Church copy of KDF 1/8 you're referring to. Oops, I meant to say V2 #7. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondog Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Inspired by the image of sacentaur's beautiful KDF V2 #7 in the Centaur Comics thread, I thought I'd post a group shot of the issues I own. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Name the title and issue number of the comic where this ad appeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innocuous Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 TEC #16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 TEC #16? YES :applause: WE HAVE A WINNER. Congratulations. ...and welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Congratulations to all the past winners. Quiz # 1: Scrooge Quiz # 2 : kimik Quiz # 3 : mrwoogieman Quiz # 4 : Billy Parker Quiz # 5 : Theagenes Quiz # 6 : Scrooge Quiz # 7 : selegue Quiz # 8 : selegue Quiz # 9 : Point Five Quiz # 10 : Moondog Quiz # 11: Scrooge Quiz # 12: Scrooge Quiz # 13: Scrooge Quiz # 14: Scrooge Quiz # 15: Theagenes Quiz # 16: Fuelman Quiz # 17: REALITY_CONSENSUS Quiz # 18: sacentaur Quiz # 19: innocuous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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innocuous Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 TEC #16? YES :applause: WE HAVE A WINNER. Congratulations. ...and welcome to the club. My first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
