adamstrange Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 THIS IS THE UPDATED LISTING OF PRE-1941 COMIC BOOKS THAT CONTAIN STORIES WITH FULL PAGE PANELS. New Adventure # 13 x 3 (Feb. 1937) Detective Comics # 1 x 2 (March 1937) Detective # 2 x 2 (April 1937) Detective Picture Stories # 5 (April 1937) Bob Kane Detective # 3 (May 1937) Detective # 4 (June 1937) Detective # 5 (July 1937) Detective # 6 (August 1937) Detective # 7 x 2 (September 1937) Detective # 8 (October 1937) Detective # 9 (November 1937) New Adventure Comics # 21 x 2 (Nov 1937) New Adventures Comics # 22 x 2 (Dec 1937) Detective # 10 x 3 (Dec 1937) Detective Comics # 11 x 2 (Jan 1938) Detective Comics # 12 x 3 (Feb 1938) Detective Comics # 13 x 2 (Mar 1938) Detective Comics # 14 (Apr 1938) Detective Comics # 15 (May 1938) Detective Comics #16 (June 1938) Speed # 1 (Oct 1939) Top Notch Comics # 1 (Dec 1939) Blue Ribbon Comics #3 (January 1940) Fantastic Comics # 2 (Jan 1940) Top Notch # 2 x 3 (Jan 1940) Zip Comics # 1 (Feb 1940) Speed Comics # 6 (Mar 1940) Weird Comics # 2 (May 1940) Whirlwind # 1 (June 1940) Superman # 6 (Sept/Oct 1940) If anyone has any additions, please post your info. THANKS Thanks for compiling the list. The boards make it easy to collaborate on topics like this. Were there any 2 page spreads that were part of a story? If so, which was first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 Were there any 2 page spreads that were part of a story? If so, which was first? The earliest I can think of is Bill Barnes # 7 (July 1942). Can anyone else think of one earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Some of the Timely guys should chime in. I'm pretty sure some of the earliest Captain America books (1941-ish) had centerfolds that were full single panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) Some of the Timely guys should chime in. I'm pretty sure some of the earliest Captain America books (1941-ish) had centerfolds that were full single panels. Absolutely, though I can't remember which. I know they were especially prevalent through the issues in the twenties, but those would have been late '42 and into '43. Edited August 25, 2007 by MrBedrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Some of the Timely guys should chime in. I'm pretty sure some of the earliest Captain America books (1941-ish) had centerfolds that were full single panels. Absolutely, though I can't remember which. I know they were especially prevalent through the issues in the twenties, but those would have been late '42 and into '43. Almost double page splash in CA 7 -- there are some small panels at the bottom. Definite one in 8. A couple other almosts after that. It's been too long since I've read these -- great Simon/Kirby stories and art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innocuous Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Were there any 2 page spreads that were part of a story? If so, which was first? The earliest I can think of is Bill Barnes # 7 (July 1942). Can anyone else think of one earlier? I can't think of any. But, that is a sweet spread. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Were there any 2 page spreads that were part of a story? If so, which was first? The earliest I can think of is Bill Barnes # 7 (July 1942). Can anyone else think of one earlier? Here is a hybrid single/double page spread from New Comics #1 1935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Almost double page splash in CA 7 -- there are some small panels at the bottom. Definite one in 8. A couple other almosts after that. ... You mean this, right? - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 ... and then I guess this is an example of what you're calling an almost-double-spread page - (from Cap # 10) - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I had forgotten those. Spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Didn't most of the early Centaur books have similar type double page centrefold spreads such as this one. Of course, they were really more of a pin-up type as opposed to being a part of an actual storyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) they were really more of a pin-up type as opposed to being a part of an actual storyline. That's why, as beautiful as that is, I did not include it in the list. I don't think there's anything too special about comics having a large illustration (that is, many magazines/pulps/books etc had two page illustrations) but it does seem interesting to me when artists starting stretching out and taking advantage of the unique aspects of the comics medium. Edited August 25, 2007 by adamstrange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 THIS IS THE UPDATED LISTING OF PRE-1941 COMIC BOOKS THAT CONTAIN STORIES WITH FULL PAGE PANELS. New Adventure # 13 x 3 (Feb. 1937) Detective Comics # 1 x 2 (March 1937) Detective # 2 x 2 (April 1937) Detective Picture Stories # 5 (April 1937) Bob Kane Detective # 3 (May 1937) Detective # 4 (June 1937) Detective # 5 (July 1937) Detective # 6 (August 1937) Detective # 7 x 2 (September 1937) Detective # 8 (October 1937) Detective # 9 (November 1937) New Adventure Comics # 21 x 2 (Nov 1937) New Adventures Comics # 22 x 2 (Dec 1937) Detective # 10 x 3 (Dec 1937) Detective Comics # 11 x 2 (Jan 1938) Detective Comics # 12 x 3 (Feb 1938) Detective Comics # 13 x 2 (Mar 1938) Detective Comics # 14 (Apr 1938) Detective Comics # 15 (May 1938) Detective Comics #16 (June 1938) Speed # 1 (Oct 1939) Top Notch Comics # 1 (Dec 1939) Blue Ribbon Comics #3 (January 1940) Fantastic Comics # 2 (Jan 1940) Top Notch # 2 x 3 (Jan 1940) Zip Comics # 1 (Feb 1940) Speed Comics # 6 (Mar 1940) Weird Comics # 2 (May 1940) Whirlwind # 1 (June 1940) Superman # 6 (Sept/Oct 1940) If anyone has any additions, please post your info. THANKS Thanks for compiling the list. The boards make it easy to collaborate on topics like this. Funny Pages v3 #1 Feb 1939 (Bob Kane) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Didn't most of the early Centaur books have similar type double page centrefold spreads such as this one. Of course, they were really more of a pin-up type as opposed to being a part of an actual storyline. You are correct sir. Here is an example of one from FPS v2 #10 Sept 1938 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Cool! I'm really enjoying all these splashes and double splashes! Keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 THIS IS THE UPDATED LISTING OF PRE-1941 COMIC BOOKS THAT CONTAIN STORIES WITH FULL PAGE PANELS. New Adventure # 13 x 3 (Feb. 1937) Detective Comics # 1 x 2 (March 1937) Detective # 2 x 2 (April 1937) Detective Picture Stories # 5 (April 1937) Bob Kane Detective # 3 (May 1937) Detective # 4 (June 1937) Detective # 5 (July 1937) Detective # 6 (August 1937) Detective # 7 x 2 (September 1937) Detective # 8 (October 1937) Detective # 9 (November 1937) New Adventure Comics # 21 x 2 (Nov 1937) New Adventures Comics # 22 x 2 (Dec 1937) Detective # 10 x 3 (Dec 1937) Detective Comics # 11 x 2 (Jan 1938) Detective Comics # 12 x 3 (Feb 1938) Detective Comics # 13 x 2 (Mar 1938) Detective Comics # 14 (Apr 1938) Detective Comics # 15 (May 1938) Detective Comics #16 (June 1938) Speed # 1 (Oct 1939) Top Notch Comics # 1 (Dec 1939) Blue Ribbon Comics #3 (January 1940) Fantastic Comics # 2 (Jan 1940) Top Notch # 2 x 3 (Jan 1940) Zip Comics # 1 (Feb 1940) Speed Comics # 6 (Mar 1940) Weird Comics # 2 (May 1940) Whirlwind # 1 (June 1940) Superman # 6 (Sept/Oct 1940) If anyone has any additions, please post your info. THANKS Thanks for compiling the list. The boards make it easy to collaborate on topics like this. Funny Pages v3 #1 Feb 1939 (Bob Kane) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Funny Pages v3 #1 Feb 1939 (Bob Kane) WICKED early Bob Kane!! How is the rest of the art in this story? I love the early Bob Kane stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Funny Pages v3 #1 Feb 1939 (Bob Kane) WICKED early Bob Kane!! How is the rest of the art in this story? I love the early Bob Kane stuff. Battery is charging on the camera, so I will post the rest of the story later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Funny Pages v3 #1 Feb 1939 (Bob Kane) WICKED early Bob Kane!! How is the rest of the art in this story? I love the early Bob Kane stuff. Battery is charging on the camera, so I will post the rest of the story later today. I got you covered Bill. I posted the splash earlier and kept on wondering why you uploaded it again since it should have been in BZ's checklist until I realized that the Funny Pages appearance is a reprint from the Detective Picture Stories from April 1937 where this story originally appeared and that BZ has listed. It's the first recycled full page splash. I wonder if Bob Kane insisted on getting paid again for the reprint!! Anyway, to answer Ryan, here's the rest of the story. Now I have to go ahead and actually read it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Funny Pages v3 #1 Feb 1939 (Bob Kane) WICKED early Bob Kane!! How is the rest of the art in this story? I love the early Bob Kane stuff. Battery is charging on the camera, so I will post the rest of the story later today. I got you covered Bill. I posted the splash earlier and kept on wondering why you uploaded it again since it should have been in BZ's checklist until I realized that the Funny Pages appearance is a reprint from the Detective Picture Stories from April 1937 where this story originally appeared and that BZ has listed. It's the first recycled full page splash. I wonder if Bob Kane insisted on getting paid again for the reprint!! Anyway, to answer Ryan, here's the rest of the story. Now I have to go ahead and actually read it ... That was great! Scrooge, where do you get all these files from? Are these all books from your own collection that you've scanned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
