What If You Could Guess the Classic Cover?

[METAROG]

Ah, MTIO #27... trying to steer us towards FF no doubt.:wink:

[Rob Allen]

It's great to hear they're considering redesigning the database, hopefully this means more flexible search capabilities... beyond just two variables and a "sort" by name or date.

They're past the stage of "considering" it; the redesign is well underway. The new schema is basically complete. I think you'll be happy with the result, and if anyone reading this is familiar with SQL or Django development, the GCD tech team can always use a hand!

[Red Oak Kid]

Ah, MTIO #27... trying to steer us towards FF no doubt.:wink:

Note to Self: Do not use any more 30 cent covers.:biggrin:

300 points to Metarog.

http://image2.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/large/52075323508.27.gif

Marvel Two-In-One #27

[Drusilla lives!]

They're past the stage of "considering" it; the redesign is well underway. The new schema is basically complete. I think you'll be happy with the result, and if anyone reading this is familiar with SQL or Django development, the GCD tech team can always use a hand!

Thanks, I'll be looking forward to it... and I think better search functionality will definitely help with the site load as well.

BTW: I would have loved to help but my db experience is somewhat limited to mysql (and php) on a linux box. :)

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the first clue to the next cover.

HINT: It is not a big two book and it does not have a 30 cent cover price.

[benday-dot]

Note to Self: Do not use any more 30 cent covers.:biggrin:

300 points to Metarog.

http://image2.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/large/52075323508.27.gif

Marvel Two-In-One #27

Not sure how I missed this one. MTIO was perhaps the second title I browsed. I'll chalk it up to sleep-deprivation.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the second clue.

HINT: John Albano contributed to this title.

[MichikoS]

That's Phoenix #3 from Atlas/Seaboard.
Michi

[Red Oak Kid]

That's Phoenix #3 from Atlas/Seaboard.
Michi

That is correct! 300 points for MichikoS.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the first clue to the next cover.

HINT: It is a Marvel comic.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the second clue.

HINT: Gene Colan contributed to this title.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the third clue.

HINT: This character has appeared in a movie.

[spoon_jenkins]

Iron Man 253

[Red Oak Kid]

Iron Man 253

Very good!! 200 Stark Industries points to Spoon.

This issue was pencilled and apparently inked by Gene Colan.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the first clue to the next cover.

HINT: It was published in the 70s.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the second clue.

Hint: The title character has appeared in animated cartoons.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the third clue.

HINT: It is a DC comic with a 15 cent cover price.

[MichikoS]

Wonder Woman #190. I'm embarrassed it took me that long.
Michi

[benday-dot]

Shoot... I just saw that third clue, and knew it was Wonder Woman. I thought I had it, not realizing the answer was already reveaIed at page's bottom. I was just looking at that issue a few days ago while on a bit of a WW kick. Michi is the fastest draw here.

[Red Oak Kid]

Wonder Woman #190. I'm embarrassed it took me that long.
Michi

Everyone here should be embarrassed. I thought it would be solved on the 2nd clue for sure.

[Red Oak Kid]

Wonder Woman #190. I'm embarrassed it took me that long.
Michi

200 Points for Michi!

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the first clue to the next cover.

HINT: It is a DC comic.

[Red Oak Kid]

Here is the second clue.

HINT: This title has been used more than once.

[Bill Angus]

Madame Xanadu #1 (1981)

Of course I would've thought this was another Doorway to Nightmare variation... but that's not what the GCD says (though Mike's Amazing World files them together)...

[Red Oak Kid]

Madame Xanadu #1 (1981)

Of course I would've thought this was another Doorway to Nightmare variation... but that's not what the GCD says (though Mike's Amazing World files them together)...

300 points for Bill. I love the blurb on this cover. "Special Collector's ONLY Edition!"

Lone Ranger should be back tomorrow to continue the game.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm back from vacation - big thanks to ROK for keeping things going here. Wish I had been around to play.

So, I'm feeling refreshed and recharged - even hit a convention yesterday so my funnybook juices are flowing.

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Red Oak Kid]

Welcome back.

NoMan 1

[prince hal]

Welcome back.

NoMan 1

Holy Crap, you're good, ROK!

[Red Oak Kid]

Holy Crap, you're good, ROK!

Thanks. But it was pretty easy to recognize Wally Wood's inking. LR must have relaxed too much on his vacation and forgot to be tricky.

[T GUy]

Thanks. But it was pretty easy to recognize Wally Wood's inking. LR must have relaxed too much on his vacation and forgot to be tricky.

Personally, I'm not banking on that continuing for long.

Well done on that one-clew spot, ROK!

[Lone Ranger]

Welcome back.

NoMan 1

Hmmm... I thought I could at least get you looking at romance comics with this one.

400 points for ROK - new one up soon.

Here's the full cover

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series was cancelled in the 40s

[Lone Ranger]

Here's the 3rd clue

HINT - Howie Post and Mort Meskin contributed to this series

[benday-dot]

This is More Fun Comics #68

[Lone Ranger]

This is More Fun Comics #68

Nicely done - 200 points for b-d!

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Red Oak Kid]

Based on the lettering style, I don't think this is a DC or Marvel. I think it is an Archie comic.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series made its debut in the 40s

[JKCarrier]

Based on the lettering style, I don't think this is a DC or Marvel. I think it is an Archie comic.

The lettering is what tipped me off too. It's ACG:
Adventures Into The Unknown #169

[Lone Ranger]

The lettering is what tipped me off too. It's ACG:
Adventures Into The Unknown #169
That's it! 300 points for JKC!

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - There has been more than one series with this title

[JKCarrier]

Invaders #1

[Red Oak Kid]

Invaders #1

That's amazing!

[prince hal]

Invaders #1

ROK-worthy!

[Lone Ranger]

Invaders #1

Well done - 400 big points for JKC

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - According to the GCD, Vince Colletta contributed to this series

[Red Oak Kid]

I think everyone knows the answer, but they don't want to be known as the guy who solved Barbie and Ken #3.

[Lone Ranger]

I think everyone knows the answer, but they don't want to be known as the guy who solved Barbie and Ken #3.

Well done - 200 points for ROK

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a DC book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - Chic Stone and Gene Colan contributed to this series

[Drusilla lives!]

Sea Devils #26?

[Lone Ranger]

Sea Devils #26?

Nicely done - this is very strange for a Sea Devils cover. 300 points for D lives!

Here it is in full - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a Marvel book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in the 80s

[Red Oak Kid]

Looks like the work of John Byrne.

[Bill Angus]

I'm pretty sure it's The Avengers #228.

Which would be Al Milgrom, for those interested.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm pretty sure it's The Avengers #228.

Which would be Al Milgrom, for those interested.

Well done - 300 points for Bill.

Here's the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[MDG]

Well done - 300 points for Bill.

Here's the full cover - new one up soon.
Just my opinion, but that is one suckily drawn cover.

[Lone Ranger]

Just my opinion, but that is one suckily drawn cover.

I'm not going to disagree with you. Some pretty awkward poses, especially by the accused himself.

[prince hal]

Just my opinion, but that is one suckily drawn cover.

Tell me about it. It looks like a parody of cheesy comic book art, and I'm guessing that ain't what anybody had in mind when they published this thing.

There are times (and I know this is not a recent cover) that I hear and see people rave about artists or artwork that's just plain godawful and I know how the kid felt when he saw the emperor parading down the boulevard in his birthday suit.

[spoon_jenkins]

I'm not an Al Milgrom fan either; there's a stiff feel to his art. But one notable exception was West Coast Avengers #6. Milgrom did layouts with Kyle Baker finishes and the combo turned out pretty nicely.

[MDG]

I'm not an Al Milgrom fan either; there's a stiff feel to his art. But one notable exception was West Coast Avengers #6. Milgrom did layouts with Kyle Baker finishes and the combo turned out pretty nicely.
I still remember that issue because it was only the second time I saw Baker's art (the first was the DC Who's Who entry on Killer Shark) and was very impressed. Very underappreciated (at least by fans).

(Sorry to sidetrack the thread, LR)

[Lone Ranger]

(Sorry to sidetrack the thread, LR)

No such thing as sidetracking here - I see this thread as a place to talk about all sorts of things.

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - At least 3 publishers have put out a book with this title

[JKCarrier]

I thought that might be the edge of the Spirit's mask peeking out there. Turns out it wasn't, but I was on the right track:

The Spirit #9

[Lone Ranger]

I thought that might be the edge of the Spirit's mask peeking out there. Turns out it wasn't, but I was on the right track:

The Spirit #9


That's it! 2
200 points for JKC

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a DC book

[whiteshark]

Is it from the cover of The New Teen Titans#28,by George Perez?

[Red Oak Kid]

This is DC Special Series #1. But you would only know that from the indicia and the GCD. The cover says 5 Star Super Hero Spectacular. Trying to find these DC "Specials" on the GCD or Milehigh drive me crazy.

[Lone Ranger]

This is DC Special Series #1. But you would only know that from the indicia and the GCD. The cover says 5 Star Super Hero Spectacular. Trying to find these DC "Specials" on the GCD or Milehigh drive me crazy.

Well, I'll just keep on trying.

400 points for ROK

Here it is in full -new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - This series was cancelled in the 80s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - Lee Elias and Michael Golden contributed to this series

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

NOTE - I'm away until Monday AM

[Drusilla lives!]

Warren's "The Goblin" issue #3 (Nov, 1982).

[Red Oak Kid]

Warren's "The Goblin" issue #3 (Nov, 1982).

Good going.

I have never heard of this magazine.

[MDG]

Good going.

I have never heard of this magazine.

When Drusilla mentioned it, I immediately remembered the cover--maybe the only series with line-art covers from Warren.

[Rob Allen]

I noticed the title in the GCD's list of Michael Golden's credits, but I didn't see it in the Lee Elias list.

[Red Oak Kid]

I did an "any credit" search for Lee Elias at GCD and all three Goblin issues showed up.

He seemed to be doing a lot of work in that time frame but I can't recall if I ever saw any of his then current work. I remember seeing his name on a lot of DC reprints.

[Rob Allen]

Whoops; got it backwards - it was in the Elias list, but not the Golden. It's because he's credited as "Mike" Golden in the Goblin indexes and I searched for "Michael".

In another week or so, the GCD will be on its new host. The user interface will be pretty much the same, but reliability and speed should be much improved. The real rewrite of the site will then commence. They're using mySQL, Python and Django; anyone with knowledge and/or willingness to help should get in touch with the GCD Tech team.

[Red Oak Kid]

I appreciate the work everyone is doing to keep the GCD up and running.

When searching titles there is something that bugs me tho. They include the Essential TPBs in with the comic books. It really slows down a search when you have to plow thru the Essential reprints. Just wondering if anyone else is bothered by this.

[benday-dot]

I appreciate the work everyone is doing to keep the GCD up and running.

When searching titles there is something that bugs me tho. They include the Essential TPBs in with the comic books. It really slows down a search when you have to plow thru the Essential reprints. Just wondering if anyone else is bothered by this.

They need some sort of more advanced filter so you can reject at the outset all those unwanted titles. It's murder when searching X-Men or Batman books. Also sometimes failure to put a hyphen or a comma will foil your search. And, I wish you could search by genre. That is a field they provide for in their indexing, but it is unsearchable. I wrote to GCD asking them to institute this several years ago, and they said it was in the works... but it never happened.

And yet I still love the Grand Old Database.

[Drusilla lives!]

Good going.

I have never heard of this magazine.

Thanks ROK. I really lucked out on this one... when I looked at the images I thought "this line work looks so 'Golden Age' it must be an old horror cover." Perhaps an old House of Mystery cover, which would be consistent with Elias and from what I've gathered, Golden as well (seems he did a bit of work for the title in the 70s). But searching the GCD can be a nightmare sometimes, as was the case for Golden. After the last clue, I gave it one last shot and just ended up searching on Elias and going to the end of his listed credits... the fact that the title ended in the 80s and it wasn't a "big two book" were critical at this stage.

I didn't remember this Warren title either at first, but now that I've seen it it's strangely familiar... I might have even had this issue, although for the life of me I don't know what became of it. :smile:

[Lone Ranger]

Warren's "The Goblin" issue #3 (Nov, 1982).


well done - 200 points for D lives!

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[Red Oak Kid]

I'm getting a Superman family of titles vibe from this.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is a Marvel book

[spoon_jenkins]

Iron Man #123

[Lone Ranger]

Iron Man #123

Nicely done - 300 points for spoon!

I love Bob Layton work on this title, but this cover seems particularly awkward.

Here it is in full - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Red Oak Kid]

Nicely done - 300 points for spoon!

I love Bob Layton work on this title, but this cover seems particularly awkward.

.

The Melter?????

According to Wiki, the Melter was created by Stan Lee and Sam Rosen.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Red Oak Kid]

I think whoever drew this was swiping from Russ Manning. It's probably a Dell or Gold Key. Might even be a Harvey.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - The character feature in 3 of this issue's stories (and on the cover) is now the property of DC.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 4th clue

HINT - This book does not have a CCA stamp

[Red Oak Kid]

Without a cover scan to look at, I'm going to guess Daring Adventures 12 by I.W. Publishing.

[MichikoS]

Well played, ROK. The GCD seems to be back up for the nonce, and they credit the cover to Joe Simon (corrected from original attribution to Sol Brodsky).

I sometimes see multiples of these "unauthorized" I.W./Super reprints turn up in dealer boxes at cons. They must have received very spotty distribution though I suspect their print runs were relatively high.

I have run across these reprint title for years, but until recently nobody seemed to know just how many titles were published by Israel Waldman between 1958 and 1964. Wikipedia seems to have a pretty comprehensive list of them now:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I._W._Publications

Michi

[Red Oak Kid]

I should have explained that I used the GCD beta test version thru the link on another thread here.

Then I did a Story Title search for "stamp robbery". The search function worked great and now you don't have to plow thru every list from the beginning. You can jump to pages if you have some idea that the title or credit you are looking for would be near the middle or at the end of the list.

[benday-dot]

Well, I was dreading finding out the answer to this one today, fearing I was going to find out that I already skimmed by it, because the minute attention I devoted to almost every non- Big-Two superhero cover in existence last night was absurd. Glad I actually did miss this one.

[Lone Ranger]

Without a cover scan to look at, I'm going to guess Daring Adventures 12 by I.W. Publishing.

Very nicely done - 100 points for ROK

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a Marvel book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[METAROG]

ASM #189... I recognized the "mummy" wrapping as the Man-Wolf in that issue.

[Red Oak Kid]

ASM #189... I recognized the "mummy" wrapping as the Man-Wolf in that issue.

Thanks for solving that and putting me out of my misery. From the beginning I felt sure it was a Gil Kane cover from the early 70s. I looked at Spider-man covers first, but only the ones from 1971-73 which is when I was buying comics.

The second clue sent me directly to Supernatural Thrillers and the LIving Mummy.

So I was wrong on all my guesses.

However I am proud of myself for even remembering Supernatural Thrillers.

[Lone Ranger]

ASM #189... I recognized the "mummy" wrapping as the Man-Wolf in that issue.

That's it! 300 points for ROG

This is one of the first Spidey I bought off the racks - my copy is the exactly opposite of NM.

Here it is in full - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series made its debut in the 50s

[prince hal]

Thought for sure this would be a Strange Adventures, but damned if I can find it there.

Or in Mystery in Space or Tales of the Unexpected.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Alex Toth and Dan Spiegle contributed to this series

[spoon_jenkins]

That'd be The Brave and the Bold #56.

ETA: The third clue made this pretty easy for me due to an interesting coincidence. I had been checking out B&B on the GCD earlier today and Spiegle's credits on Nemesis back-up stories stuck in my mind. Since Scott's a fan of the title I went back there right away and zoomed right to the 1964 covers.

[prince hal]

The original team-up: GA and MM.

Nice catch, Spoon!

[Lone Ranger]

That'd be The Brave and the Bold #56.

ETA: The third clue made this pretty easy for me due to an interesting coincidence. I had been checking out B&B on the GCD earlier today and Spiegle's credits on Nemesis back-up stories stuck in my mind. Since Scott's a fan of the title I went back there right away and zoomed right to the 1964 covers.

Well done - 200 points for spoon.

Here's the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[prince hal]

The original team-up: GA and MM.


Wotta maroon you are, Prince Hal! That's the Flash and Martian Manhunter, ya idjit.

Get off these boards if you don't know yer stuff!

Loser!

[Red Oak Kid]

Wotta maroon you are, Prince Hal! That's the Flash and Martian Manhunter, ya idjit.

Get off these boards if you don't know yer stuff!

Loser!

I'm reporting this post.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - George Tuska and Dick Briefer contributed to this series

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 4th clue

HINT - After a couple of pitstops, the character featured on this cover eventually landed at DC.

[Red Oak Kid]

The Blue Beetle is on this cover, however it is not an issue of Blue Beetle comics.

[benday-dot]

The Blue Beetle is on this cover, however it is not an issue of Blue Beetle comics.

You forgot Mystery Men Comics... this one is issue #29. I'll give you 50 of my 100 points.:wink:

[Red Oak Kid]

You forgot Mystery Men Comics... this one is issue #29. I'll give you 50 of my 100 points.:wink:

Yes I forgot Mystery Men Comics. I've been forgetting a lot of stuff lately.:frown:

[Lone Ranger]

You forgot Mystery Men Comics... this one is issue #29. I'll give you 50 of my 100 points.:wink:

Well done - 100 points for you guys to split any way you'd like.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[Roquefort Raider]

Offhand I'd say that's Tsotha-Lanti's eye from Savage sword of Conan #30, as painted by Frank Brunner.

[Lone Ranger]

Offhand I'd say that's Tsotha-Lanti's eye from Savage sword of Conan #30, as painted by Frank Brunner.


I had a feeling that you'd be all over this one, Ben. Well done- 400 points for you.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - This series made its debut in the 60s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Both Buscema boys contributed to this series

[JKCarrier]

Fantastic Four #207

[Red Oak Kid]

Fantastic Four #207

Good job JKC.

For some odd reason I thought of FF first, even tho I have never seen this cover. And yet I didn't look at FF covers. I looked at Spidey, DD, Hulk, CA, IM and Sgt. Fury covers. I also looked at two Marvel romance titles My Love and the other one that started in 1969.

[Lone Ranger]

Fantastic Four #207

Well done - 200 points for JKC. FF covers are tough to disguise - but this one provided me with an opportunity.

Here it is in full - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a DC book

[benday-dot]

Good job JKC.

For some odd reason I thought of FF first, even tho I have never seen this cover. And yet I didn't look at FF covers. I looked at Spidey, DD, Hulk, CA, IM and Sgt. Fury covers. I also looked at two Marvel romance titles My Love and the other one that started in 1969.

Don't feel bad. I did look at FF, but stopped short of the 40 center time period.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is teh 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Red Oak Kid]

This is making my brain hurt. I'm pretty sure it's by Kubert. But it doesn't seem to be Tomahawk or any of the war titles I have looked at. But I know Kubert did some random superhero covers for a month or two in the 60s.

[whiteshark]

After seying some hundred`s of covers, i got this one.

It`s from Showcase#85.

[Red Oak Kid]

After seying some hundred`s of covers, i got this one.

It`s from Showcase#85.

Nice Going Whiteshark!!

[whiteshark]

Nice Going Whiteshark!!


Thanks very much.
I never thought posible to guess the classical cover,but with this cover somehow i find the corect one.

[Red Oak Kid]

Thanks very much.
I never thought posible to guess the classical cover,but with this cover somehow i find the corect one.

That was a tough one. Hope you keep playing the game!

[Lone Ranger]

After seying some hundred`s of covers, i got this one.

It`s from Showcase#85.

Nicely done - 300 points for whiteshark

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - Roy Thomas and Denny O'Neil contributed to this series

[Red Oak Kid]

This is a Charlton.

[whiteshark]

It`s from Charlton Premiere v2 #1.(September 1967).

[Lone Ranger]

It`s from Charlton Premiere v2 #1.(September 1967).


Nicely done- 300 points for whiteshark

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a Marvel book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series was cancelled in the 60s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers contributed to this series

[T GUy]

Battle No. 58, dated June, '58.

[MichikoS]

Jeez, I had no idea BATTLE actually made it into the '60s. Just barely.

I spent my time perusing the short-lived titles that I thought went defunct in the late '60s, such as Silver Surfer (1st series). I thought I had it, actually when I looked at the cover to #10. But then I noticed that the SS series actually ended in 1970. But check this out:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn40/michiko_s/ss10.jpg

Doesn't that yellow terrain with the shadows look like LR's clues??
Michi

[T GUy]

Jeez, I had no idea BATTLE actually made it into the '60s. Just barely.

I was aware, but didn't think of it until after trying...

I spent my time perusing the short-lived titles that I thought went defunct in the late '60s, such as Silver Surfer (1st series).



Yeah, my first port of call was Captain Marvel, the last issue of which was dated December, 1969, just squeezing in - but I recalled how tricky the Lone Ranger is (and probably needs to be...). Also, there was something of the Don Heck in the clews.

My second point of call was Marvel's Space-Born Superhero! Captain Marvel. I don't know whether to have a go at the GCD for this nonsense, or congratulate them for being even more pedantic than I.

I thought I had it, actually when I looked at the cover to #10. But then I noticed that the SS series actually ended in 1970. But check this out...

Doesn't that yellow terrain with the shadows look like LR's clues??
Michi


Yup.

[Lone Ranger]

Battle No. 58, dated June, '58.

Well done - 200 points for T Guy

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series was cancelled in the 70s

[METAROG]

Aha, you won't get too many Metal Men covers by me... MM #40. :wink:

[Red Oak Kid]

Aha, you won't get too many Metal Men covers by me... MM #40. :wink:

Wow! That's amazing.

[METAROG]

Coming from you that is high praise... thanks!

[Lone Ranger]

Aha, you won't get too many Metal Men covers by me... MM #40. :wink:

Nicely done - 300 points for ROG

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 80s

[InfoBroker]

Wow! That's amazing.

Uh, in this case, shouldn't it be startling?

-jb the "all-new and all-different" ib -

[Red Oak Kid]

Uh, in this case, shouldn't it be startling?

-jb the "all-new and all-different" ib -

I wonder if they were ever called The 'Mazing Metal Men?

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series made its debut in the 50s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - it is not a Big Two book

[prince hal]

Turok #130.

Hey, the new GCD to the rescue.

Looked like Sparling, so I searched for him by date. Found it so fast I couldn't believe it. Like ahving Jay garrick bring you your coffee!

[Lone Ranger]

Turok #130.

Hey, the new GCD to the rescue.

Looked like Sparling, so I searched for him by date. Found it so fast I couldn't believe it. Like ahving Jay garrick bring you your coffee!

Well done- 200 points for hal.

Here's the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series made its debut in the 60s

[Red Oak Kid]

I can't explain it, but the fingers in the second clue made me think of Silver Surfer and Sub-Mariner. I guess I picked up a subconscious Buscema vibe.

Sub-Mariner 36.

I was surprised to see that the story in this issue was inked by Bernie Wrightson.

[Lone Ranger]

I can't explain it, but the fingers in the second clue made me think of Silver Surfer and Sub-Mariner. I guess I picked up a subconscious Buscema vibe.

Sub-Mariner 36.

I was surprised to see that the story in this issue was inked by Bernie Wrightson.

Well done - 300 points for ROK

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series made its debut in the 50s

[Lone Ranger]

NOTE - I'm out of town at a conference the next two days, and then computer free for the weekend, so no new clue until Monday AM

[MichikoS]

That is Space Adventures #44 from February 1962. Charlton.
Michi

[Comic Safari]

I need to have my eyes checked...cool game.

[MichikoS]

I had a sinking feeling that I forgot a birthday this month. Our own Lone Ranger, master of this fun and long-running game, as well as comix columnist extraordinaire, celebrated his 37th on October 8. Some of you may have wished him a Happy Birthday elsewhere, and I just spaced it out, but I know I didn't, and I want to offer my belated good wishes to my friend Up North.

Happy Birthday, Scott, and there's a greatly belated package of goodies making its way to you in the next few weeks.

Michi

[Drusilla lives!]

Ditto from me as well LR... happy (belated) birthday dude. :smile:

[benday-dot]

Definitely Scott! Enjoy your birthday in fine fashion!

[Lone Ranger]

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

No worried about being 'spaced out', Mickey. I've felt like that for years.

37 isn't a significant number - but now that I'm getting close to 40, I'm feeling the mileage a bit.

[Lone Ranger]

That is Space Adventures #44 from February 1962. Charlton.
Michi

Well done - 300 points for Michi.

I had never noticed this obscure character before. Of course, it begs the question "Whatever Happened to the Man of Mercury?"

Here's the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[T GUy]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

Yes, and so did all those issues of Green Lantern and All-American Comics I've just looked at.

Hint for anyone else on the same track: the Kanigher-created semi-villainess in the Alan Scott GL stories wears striped tights and a different sort of glove.

I have suddenly had a vision of the Lone Ranger chuckling evilly to himself in a cave, with a cactus outlined 'gainst the moon outside. Tonto: 'Once more the fools fall for your cunning tricks, O master!' etc., etc.

[Red Oak Kid]

Yes, and so did all those issues of Green Lantern and All-American Comics I've just looked at.

Hint for anyone else on the same track: the Kanigher-created semi-villainess in the Alan Scott GL stories wears striped tights and a different sort of glove.

I have suddenly had a vision of the Lone Ranger chuckling evilly to himself in a cave, with a cactus outlined 'gainst the moon outside. Tonto: 'Once more the fools fall for your cunning tricks, O master!' etc., etc.

I also went down the Harlequin trail.

Then I checked Katy Keene, Binky, Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope.

I think it is either Archie or Millie the Model.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series had a slight name change

[Lone Ranger]

I have suddenly had a vision of the Lone Ranger chuckling evilly to himself in a cave, with a cactus outlined 'gainst the moon outside. Tonto: 'Once more the fools fall for your cunning tricks, O master!' etc., etc.

Actually, that's pretty close - but I sent Tonto off to pick up a six-pack of Coors Light.

[T GUy]

I also went down the Harlequin trail.

Then I checked Katy Keene, Binky, Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope.

I think it is either Archie or Millie the Model.

I am glad to be in such distinguished company in my wild goose chase.

Looks, of your two suggestions, less like Archie and more like a Martin Goodman book. Not, howe'er, from a quick look at the thumbnails on the GCD, any incarnation of the confusing Sherry the Showgirl/Showgirls run(s).

[prince hal]

Thought it might be The Steadfast tin soldier, but no luck...

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Shelly Moldoff and Joe Kubert contributed to this series

[T GUy]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Shelly Moldoff and Joe Kubert contributed to this series

See, I thought I smelt Golden Age DC.

But it isn't Flash Comics, unless I missed it on the thumbnails...

[Red Oak Kid]

See, I thought I smelt Golden Age DC.

But it isn't Flash Comics, unless I missed it on the thumbnails...

I looked at Flash twice, so I think we're safe on that one.

OK, it's probably a DC but the style of the art looks more like mid to late 50s.

It's not the Adventures of Alan Ladd.

It's not Date with Judy.

I did enjoy looking at those Millie the Model covers tho.

[prince hal]

Is it a romance cover? Looks like a couple of career girls or something.

I haven't got time to hunt right now.

Bah!

[T GUy]

I looked at Flash twice, so I think we're safe on that one.

OK, it's probably a DC but the style of the art looks more like mid to late 50s.

It's not the Adventures of Alan Ladd.

It's not Date with Judy.

I did enjoy looking at those Millie the Model covers tho.

Probably as much as I enjoyed those Sherry the Showgirl/Showgirlscovers.

Howe'er, Moldoff and Kubert stear us clear of anymore of that.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 4th clue

HINT - This series shares a title with a late 90s one-shot

[Scott Harris]

Sensation Comics #96

[Lone Ranger]

Sensation Comics #96


Well done - 100 points for Mr. Harris

I believe this is your first win!

I'm delighted that this one went all the way to the 4th clue

Here it is in full - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[Red Oak Kid]

Sensation Comics #96

Great job!

And props to LR for getting a big name superhero cover to the fourth clue.

I confess I did a quick flyby of Sensation thumbs but I overshot the runway because I was distracted.:biggrin:

[prince hal]

Great job!

And props to LR for getting a big name superhero cover to the fourth clue.

I confess I did a quick flyby of Sensation thumbs but I overshot the runway because I was distracted.:biggrin:


Probably discussing board policy, you cockpit lawyer, you.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series was cancelled in the 70s

[benday-dot]

Vampire Tales #10

[benday-dot]

Great job!

And props to LR for getting a big name superhero cover to the fourth clue.

I confess I did a quick flyby of Sensation thumbs but I overshot the runway because I was distracted.:biggrin:

Don't feel bad, I gave Sensation a once and twice over and still missed it. I was too focused on looking for ballerinas and ignored that big 'ole soldier boy on the cover.

[Red Oak Kid]

Don't feel bad, I gave Sensation a once and twice over and still missed it. I was too focused on looking for ballerinas and ignored that big 'ole soldier boy on the cover.

I looked at Sensation covers in my Gerber book. Directly over 96 is issue 90 which has a Sphinx cover that caught my eye.

EXACTLY THE WAY LR PLANNED IT!

[Lone Ranger]

Vampire Tales #10


Well done - 300 points for b-d!

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - This series made its debut in the 60s

[prince hal]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - This series made its debut in the 60s

Well that narrows it down...

Brother Power the Geek #4?

[Red Oak Kid]

Well that narrows it down...

Brother Power the Geek #4?

He said it, he said it, not me.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It has a 25 cent cover price

[Red Oak Kid]

I thought this might be a Harvey comic from the mid 60s, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I think it is an annual or Marvel comic from the late 60s.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[MichikoS]

I get a serious Paul Reinman / Archie vibe, but nothing comes to mind...

Michi

[T GUy]

I thought this might be a Harvey comic from the mid 60s, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I think it is an annual or Marvel comic from the late 60s.

You must have sailed right by Unearthly Spectaculars No. 3, ROK!

Whereas I went straight there from the second clew and hint.

This book should be listed as 'common' in the Price Guides, incidentally.

[Red Oak Kid]

You must have sailed right by Unearthly Spectaculars No. 3, ROK!



For whatever reason, I didn't make it that far down on the Harvey list of titles.

But I feel somewhat better that my initial sense that it was a Harvey was correct. I just need to work on my follow-thru.

[Lone Ranger]

You must have sailed right by Unearthly Spectaculars No. 3, ROK!

Whereas I went straight there from the second clew and hint.

This book should be listed as 'common' in the Price Guides, incidentally.

Well done - 200 points to T Guy

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a DC book

[JKCarrier]

Was just looking at this one the other day:

Action Comics #423

[Lone Ranger]

Was just looking at this one the other day:

Action Comics #423

Wow! 400 points for JKC

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a Marvel book

[Red Oak Kid]

Ghost Rider 55.

Ghost Rider 55 (http://www.comics.org/issue/35267/cover/4/?style=default)

[Lone Ranger]

Ghost Rider 55.

Ghost Rider 55 (http://www.comics.org/issue/35267/cover/4/?style=default)


What's going on here? The last two covers started with the most generic clues I could come up with!

400 points for ROK

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series had a slight name change

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Alex Toth and Carmine Infantino contributed to this series

[benday-dot]

This definitely has the makings of Adventure Comics #150

[Lone Ranger]

This definitely has the makings of Adventure Comics #150

Well done - 200 points for b-d!

Here is the full cover - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - There has been more than one series with this name

[MWGallaher]

This is Strange Suspense Stories #1 (1967) from Charlton. It features Jim Aparo's SF 9-pager "What Primitives These Earthmen Be!".

[Lone Ranger]

This is Strange Suspense Stories #1 (1967) from Charlton. It features Jim Aparo's SF 9-pager "What Primitives These Earthmen Be!".


well done - 300 points for MWG!

This is a very nice cover, IMHO - Rocke knew how to design 'em!

Here it is in full - new one up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Cherokee Jack]

Strange Tales # 111 (I think.)

[Red Oak Kid]

Strange Tales # 111 (I think.)

I flashed on ST 101 first. But then I got a strange Curt Swan vibe.

[Lone Ranger]

Strange Tales # 111 (I think.)

Whoa! Nice work! 400 points for CJ!

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[InfoBroker]

This is a very nice cover, IMHO - Rocke knew how to design 'em!

I love the cover too, but it should be noted that a great deal of Rocke's covers are from other people doing the layouts, mostly Dick Giordano and Steve Ditko.

Structurally, this one looks very much like Aparo, perhaps based on a panel form the interior story itself.

-jb the "I'd check, but I don't have this issue" ib -

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - There has been more than one series with this name

[prince hal]

Claw the Unconquered # 9.

I thought it might be and then noticed that tiny bit of the logo, which cinched it.

[Lone Ranger]

Claw the Unconquered # 9.

I thought it might be and then noticed that tiny bit of the logo, which cinched it.


Nicely done - 300 points for ph!

I actually thought that tip of the logo might have people thinking 'Batman' of all things.

I did the Kirbyesque monster done by Giffen here.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[Red Oak Kid]

Claw the Unconquered # 9.

I thought it might be and then noticed that tiny bit of the logo, which cinched it.

Nice going Prince Hal. I thought the logo belonged to Black Lightning.:redface:

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This series was cancelled in the 40s

NOTE - I'm away until Monday AM

[Lone Ranger]

Here is teh 4th clue

HINT - The cover artist was born in Puerto Rico

[Bill Angus]

Exciting Comics #35

[Lone Ranger]

Exciting Comics #35

There we go! 100 points for Bill

Here is the full cover - new oen up soon

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[Red Oak Kid]

Exciting Comics #35

Ahhh, I looked at Black Terror covers. Didn't know he was in Exciting Comics.

[Lone Ranger]

Ahhh, I looked at Black Terror covers. Didn't know he was in Exciting Comics.

There weren't all exciting. To be honest, some of them were quite dull.

[Red Oak Kid]

You're thinking of the short lived "Occasionally Exciting Comics".