BangZoom Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 While cool we were able to track down the plane that inspired the cover, it's actually kinda sad b/c I was amazed at the ability of Guardineer to design this cool ship ... and now, I know it was cribbed from a pic I think Guardineer is an immense talent, but he certainly wasn't adverse to swiping. 1919 NC Wyeth illustration Action Comics #8 (January 1939) Adventure (April 1935) Adventure Comics #34 (January 1939) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 While cool we were able to track down the plane that inspired the cover, it's actually kinda sad b/c I was amazed at the ability of Guardineer to design this cool ship ... and now, I know it was cribbed from a pic I think Guardineer is an immense talent, but he certainly wasn't adverse to swiping. 1919 NC Wyeth illustration Action Comics #8 (January 1939) Adventure (April 1935) Adventure Comics #34 (January 1939) there was a thread (maybe even in this thread) where we saw quite a few examples of this... imitation is the nicest form of flattery (unless copyrighted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Svord Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 That's amazing BZ. Great catch! I was looking for some more info on that beautifully designed 9th Bombardment Sq. searchlight insignia and found this image. Haven't had chance to read it yet, but it looks like a cool little blogspot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 there was a thread (maybe even in this thread) where we saw quite a few examples of this. I posted those examples earlier; I'm just bringing them all together again for a revival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Owl Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 BZ...can you scan and post some books from your awesome collection ones we haven't seen before...maybe some Catman comics BZ, I'd love to see a few Catman books also... (thumbs u And...thanks for posting the interior shots from AMF 2/4 too. They were awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 While cool we were able to track down the plane that inspired the cover, it's actually kinda sad b/c I was amazed at the ability of Guardineer to design this cool ship ... and now, I know it was cribbed from a pic I think Guardineer is an immense talent, but he certainly wasn't adverse to swiping. 1919 NC Wyeth illustration Action Comics #8 (January 1939) Adventure (April 1935) Adventure Comics #34 (January 1939) there was a thread (maybe even in this thread) where we saw quite a few examples of this... imitation is the nicest form of flattery (unless copyrighted ) Wait, that Pachederm on the Adventure #34 is a two tusker, so its obviously a completely different animal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 On a related aviation note, anyone else read the fantastic article about Frederick Blaskelee and his actual involvement with early aviation at the Hammond Curtiss company in Illustration 22? I might have mentioned it before but can't recall for sure. Good article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 I was looking for some more info on that beautifully designed 9th Bombardment Sq. searchlight insignia and found this image. For those who aren't doing the additional research; Wikipedia had this interesting background about it. Unit Emblem The 9th Bomb Squadron's patch features 3 spotlights aiming skyward, as if searching for the bombers which are commencing their attack. One spotlight shines vertically, while the other two cross each other. This forms an IX, which is the Roman Numeral for 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Svord Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I was looking for some more info on that beautifully designed 9th Bombardment Sq. searchlight insignia and found this image. For those who aren't doing the additional research; Wikipedia had this interesting background about it. Unit Emblem The 9th Bomb Squadron's patch features 3 spotlights aiming skyward, as if searching for the bombers which are commencing their attack. One spotlight shines vertically, while the other two cross each other. This forms an IX, which is the Roman Numeral for 9. Thanks BZ! That's just a wonderful piece of design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 While cool we were able to track down the plane that inspired the cover, it's actually kinda sad b/c I was amazed at the ability of Guardineer to design this cool ship ... and now, I know it was cribbed from a pic I think Guardineer is an immense talent, but he certainly wasn't adverse to swiping. 1919 NC Wyeth illustration Action Comics #8 (January 1939) Adventure (April 1935) Adventure Comics #34 (January 1939) there was a thread (maybe even in this thread) where we saw quite a few examples of this... imitation is the nicest form of flattery (unless copyrighted ) A cover swipe is one thing, but I think most artists use some form of reference for what they draw whether it be a photo or something else. I lived with an artist and his prof. would always convey how important it would be to find the right reference source. These are some fantastic examples. I wonder how many more there are out there? Rick, I remember seeing that thread as well. I distinctly remember the Action 8 and I think an Action 2 was found as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 BZ...can you scan and post some books from your awesome collection ones we haven't seen before...maybe some Catman comics I only have a few Catman. Here is a scan I posted on another occasion. L.B. Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Rick, I remember seeing that thread as well. I distinctly remember the Action 8 and I think an Action 2 was found as well. For those who'd enjoy reading some of our old posts. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondog Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Great catch, BZ! Indeed! Did you run across the photo and realize that you had seen it somewhere before and made the connection quickly - or did it take awhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 While cool we were able to track down the plane that inspired the cover, it's actually kinda sad b/c I was amazed at the ability of Guardineer to design this cool ship ... and now, I know it was cribbed from a pic I think Guardineer is an immense talent, but he certainly wasn't adverse to swiping. 1919 NC Wyeth illustration Action Comics #8 (January 1939) Adventure (April 1935) Adventure Comics #34 (January 1939) wow. I never knew those covers were swipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Great catch, BZ! Indeed! Did you run across the photo and realize that you had seen it somewhere before and made the connection quickly - or did it take awhile? I'd always assumed Guardineer had used a photo or aviation pulp image as the inspiration for the Action cover; so a couple of years ago I spent an evening looking for a match, but I didn't find anything. This morning I was following links, trying to research a completely different subject, when I ended up at a blog for fans of vintage clothing. There, someone had posted the Air Corp photo. My finding it today was just a happy accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markseifert Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 GREAT post! I've always been curious about the airplane Fred Guardineer drew on the cover of Action Comics #18. Now I can stop wondering. It's a Keystone B-3 Panther. The photograph Guardineer used for reference is a U.S. Army Corp photo taken at March Field, California in 1932. Details about the 9th Bomb Squadron can be found here: Link Man! That IS cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 BZ...can you scan and post some books from your awesome collection ones we haven't seen before...maybe some Catman comics I only have a few Catman. Here is a scan I posted on another occasion. L.B. Cole nice ... but warm up the old scanner and let us see the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrael Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Great catch! I have been watching a 7.5 hour World War 1 documentary and the segment on air warfare was very interesting. Best $4 I ever spent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I sold a few Catman issues that I had but still holding on to these. Edited January 23, 2010 by BB-Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I sold a few Catman issues that I have but still holding on to these. very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
