BangZoom Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 While I think it is very cool to have a re-creation done by a golden age artist, and I recognize the historic implications about such covers, I just don't get this cover at all. Honestly guys, it is just not good. If you're referring to the childish look of the artwork, it is representative of the quality of the art inside the book. I guess one is either charmed by the primitive talent displayed by many of the artists of that era, or you're not. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Now that the Giants/Packers game is over, it's time to challenge you with another Pop Quiz. This cat appeared on the cover of what GA cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 This cat appeared on the cover of what GA cover? Here's a little bit more of the cover revealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Master 47. Knew it was Capt Marvel Jr but forgot to look at Master Comics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Let's see those paintings BZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcomicbox Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 While I think it is very cool to have a re-creation done by a golden age artist, and I recognize the historic implications about such covers, I just don't get this cover at all. Honestly guys, it is just not good. If you're referring to the childish look of the artwork, it is representative of the quality of the art inside the book. I guess one is either charmed by the primitive talent displayed by many of the artists of that era, or you're not. I like it. I hesitate to post art here for the above reason. However, i find OA and chasing down (as my son puts it) eighty old plus artists to do re-creations of their work from the "Golden Age" (hmm...."The Golden Age" of comics) to be a thrill. I have lots of comics---but only one KDF cover by Filchock. Perhaps, your feeling is best summarized by Lilly Renee before she did the cover recreation of Planet 35 when I told her what I wanted. Her response? "Now, why on earth would you want that?" Well, I get a great thrill from this sort of thing. Martin did this at the age of 95- seventy years after he drew the original cover. Although hard to believe there was life before Superman, there was. Publishers tried to separate kids from their dimes by whatever genre might be there. An age of innocence? Perhaps. But for me, to have the original artist re create something these many years later is a challenge as that generation ages. Filchock was a "big foot" artist (funny stuff) as opposed to a straight artist. As BZ says, I find it 'charming' and magical- dare I say "whimsical"? One day they will all be gone......but here is a link to that simplier day when the "Funny Pages" were really the "funny pages". It is a big world out there. This is I get to these guys who labored anonymously for the most part as opposed to the rock star artists of today. Whatever floats your boat. This does for me. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Jon great piece of OA. Pretty darn nice from a guy who was pushing 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 While I think it is very cool to have a re-creation done by a golden age artist, and I recognize the historic implications about such covers, I just don't get this cover at all. Honestly guys, it is just not good. If you're referring to the childish look of the artwork, it is representative of the quality of the art inside the book. I guess one is either charmed by the primitive talent displayed by many of the artists of that era, or you're not. I like it. I hesitate to post art here for the above reason. However, i find OA and chasing down (as my son puts it) eighty old plus artists to do re-creations of their work from the "Golden Age" (hmm...."The Golden Age" of comics) to be a thrill. I have lots of comics---but only one KDF cover by Filchock. Perhaps, your feeling is best summarized by Lilly Renee before she did the cover recreation of Planet 35 when I told her what I wanted. Her response? "Now, why on earth would you want that?" Well, I get a great thrill from this sort of thing. Martin did this at the age of 95- seventy years after he drew the original cover. Although hard to believe there was life before Superman, there was. Publishers tried to separate kids from their dimes by whatever genre might be there. An age of innocence? Perhaps. But for me, to have the original artist re create something these many years later is a challenge as that generation ages. Filchock was a "big foot" artist (funny stuff) as opposed to a straight artist. As BZ says, I find it 'charming' and magical- dare I say "whimsical"? One day they will all be gone......but here is a link to that simplier day when the "Funny Pages" were really the "funny pages". It is a big world out there. This is I get to these guys who labored anonymously for the most part as opposed to the rock star artists of today. Whatever floats your boat. This does for me. Jon Jon, I think you know me well enough to know that I love ALL comics, not just superheroes. Half my collection is non-superhero and many of the comics predate the Centaur line. I respect the hell out of all of the creators and have had, or curently have, many re-creations done by golden age artists. My comment was on the cover art for that particular book. His recreation is very faithful to the original, I just don't care much for the original, that was all I was trying to say. The way the logo intrudes into the art, the colors chosen, and the overall composition of the cover is just not my cup of tea. I was not comenting on the artistic ability of a 95 year old man, rather the art he did at 25. I've collected original art on and off for years, as well as toys, premiums, books, BLB's, statues, you name it. I appreciate it all. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcomicbox Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 While I think it is very cool to have a re-creation done by a golden age artist, and I recognize the historic implications about such covers, I just don't get this cover at all. Honestly guys, it is just not good. If you're referring to the childish look of the artwork, it is representative of the quality of the art inside the book. I guess one is either charmed by the primitive talent displayed by many of the artists of that era, or you're not. I like it. I hesitate to post art here for the above reason. However, i find OA and chasing down (as my son puts it) eighty old plus artists to do re-creations of their work from the "Golden Age" (hmm...."The Golden Age" of comics) to be a thrill. I have lots of comics---but only one KDF cover by Filchock. Perhaps, your feeling is best summarized by Lilly Renee before she did the cover recreation of Planet 35 when I told her what I wanted. Her response? "Now, why on earth would you want that?" Well, I get a great thrill from this sort of thing. Martin did this at the age of 95- seventy years after he drew the original cover. Although hard to believe there was life before Superman, there was. Publishers tried to separate kids from their dimes by whatever genre might be there. An age of innocence? Perhaps. But for me, to have the original artist re create something these many years later is a challenge as that generation ages. Filchock was a "big foot" artist (funny stuff) as opposed to a straight artist. As BZ says, I find it 'charming' and magical- dare I say "whimsical"? One day they will all be gone......but here is a link to that simplier day when the "Funny Pages" were really the "funny pages". It is a big world out there. This is I get to these guys who labored anonymously for the most part as opposed to the rock star artists of today. Whatever floats your boat. This does for me. Jon Jon, I think you know me well enough to know that I love ALL comics, not just superheroes. Half my collection is non-superhero and many of the comics predate the Centaur line. I respect the hell out of all of the creators and have had, or curently have, many re-creations done by golden age artists. My comment was on the cover art for that particular book. His recreation is very faithful to the original, I just don't care much for the original, that was all I was trying to say. The way the logo intrudes into the art, the colors chosen, and the overall composition of the cover is just not my cup of tea. I was not comenting on the artistic ability of a 95 year old man, rather the art he did at 25. I've collected original art on and off for years, as well as toys, premiums, books, BLB's, statues, you name it. I appreciate it all. Bill- no offense taken......i have been into this obscure area of collecting for so long. To tell you the truth, I held my breath not knowing what I was going to get (also Martin went in the hospital with congestive heart failure and finished it when he got out). I was extremely pleased with the outcome. As you know Centaurs themselves have a relatively small but enthusiastic collecting core. I had Martin do one other for me Funny Pages 8- (before Centaur) a really humoreque and non-appealing cover. BUT it was the first cover he ever did....Ah..just call me sentimental....Plus I wish I had started this pursuit twenty years ago. To put it differently, I have this Centaur cover, Arrow 1, Amazing Man 15 done by the original artists ..... throw in my Gustavson "Fantom of the Fair" and some Ryan. Passes my 'tingle' test. jon Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Master 47. Knew it was Capt Marvel Jr but forgot to look at Master Comics. Congratulations, Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blind Owl Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice cover BZ!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice cover BZ!!! Agreed. The coloring and design are very noirish -- which is a good thing. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 what no camera test on the pulp covers yet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 I haven't even opened the manual yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I haven't even opened the manual yet. They come with manuals? Next you'll be telling me that my VCR came with an instruction book as well. Just start pressing buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 CNN and Fox News begged me for the rights to air these rare photos of Flexo in action, but I decided to share them with you guys instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Cool! So does Flexo predate Police Comics 1 and Plastic Man? Is he the first "stretching" superhero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 wow, that flexo is so "flexible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Owl Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Cool! So does Flexo predate Police Comics 1 and Plastic Man? Is he the first "stretching" superhero? I don't know if he's the first. But I'm sure he's earlier than Plastic man!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
