Advance Warning: The Twelve Days of Classics Comics Christmas 2008

[Cei-U!]

I was gonna post this the day after Thanksgiving but a flu bug has been kicking my ass the last few days. I’m still not 100% but I don’t want to let this go any longer. Ergo:

Dang if’n it ain’t that time of year again. This goofy little game of mine has become a CBR tradition and who am I to muck with tradition? If you read prince hal’s thread, it will probably come as no big surprise that this year's theme is

YOUR 12 FAVORITE CLASSIC COMICS COVERS

Yup, it’s that simple. Any comic book cover appearing in print prior to January 1, 1989 (cuz it’s Classic Comics, doncha know) is eligible, any format, any genre, any nation of origin, as long as they meet the 20-years-or-older rule. You do not have to own a copy of your selection. Remember: these are your personal favorites, not what you or anyone else might consider "the best."

It will work just as it did last year. Each participating poster will draw up a list of their favorite covers, ranked 12 (lowest) through 1 (highest). On December 14, I will post my #12 choice, on the 15th, #11 and so on until our #1 choices on Christmas Day. It will make tallying the totals easier if everyone posts on the appropriate day's thread but late entries (up through, say, the 31st) are welcome. At the end of the survey, the results will be stickied with pointers to the original 12 threads. You must explain your choice. You do not have to include an image of your selection but if you can, please do.

So this is your official heads up: you have thirteen days to create your lists before the fun starts. Who's in?

Cei-U!
I summon the challenge!

[Paradox]

I certainly am. I'm not a big cover guy, so I'll have to do a bunch of research, but last year's was so fun I can't stay out now. :biggrin:

Thanks in advance for taking the reins on this holiday tradition.

[dan bailey]

Cool!

Of course, my first thought when I saw the truncated "Advance Warning: The Twelve" subject line on my screen was that probably my favorite Marvel series right now, J Michael Stracyznski's (undoubtedly misspelled, but for some reason just now I can't make myself care) The Twelve, was being delayed even further. (Recommended, by the way, as a neat updating of various Golden Age comics. It's about 1,000 times better than the somewhat similarly intentioned Project Superpowers from whichever independent company is wasting paper on that one & its offshoots.)

And Kurt -- I hope you feel better ASAP.

You must explain your choice.

Just out of curiosity -- will "Because it's so totally awesome!!!" suffice?

[spoon_jenkins]

Okay, this year I've got to take the warning seriously and start compiling choices. I think I've only done one of the three Classic Christmases because I've procrastinated so terribly.

[Aaron King]

In in in. This is my favorite holiday tradition. For real.

[dan bailey]

This is my favorite holiday tradition.

Wait ... there are others?

[The Confessor]

OK, great stuff Cei-U! Count me in! :smile:

I'm gonna start thinking about this right away and get started drawing up a short-list of covers in anticipation of the 14th December.

Just a couple of things I want to comment on though...


Any comic book cover appearing in print prior to January 1, 1989 (cuz it’s Classic Comics, doncha know) is eligible, any format, any genre, any nation of origin, as long as they meet the 20-years-or-older rule.


So, is that the official definition of a “Classic Comic”, as far as this forum goes? I've often wondered where the cut off point was. I have to say though that I thought it would be more recent than 20 years ago. I mean, aren't comics from the mid-90's considered classic comics nowadays? I mean classic, as in old, not necessarily as in good, by the way. :tongue:

Myself I've always kind of operated on a “ten year rule” for this forum...with anything at least 10 years old being eligible as a classic. Anyway, just wondering if this 20 year old thing is the official line as far as this forum and Sir Tim Drake are concerned?

My only other comment, would be concerning this sentence...


You do not have to include an image of your selection but if you can, please do.


I think that this should pretty much be compulsory this year, especially as we're dealing with comic covers. Everybody including a picture of the specific cover they’ve chosen in their post is going to improve this thread no end. I mean, some of us might not be able to instantly recall the cover of a nominated comic, so an image of said comic would be mighty useful. There are also plenty of places on the Internet with vast cover scan libraries (like www.comics.org to name just one), so there's really no excuse for people not posting a picture, surely?

[dan bailey]

So, is that the official definition of a “Classic Comic”, as far as this forum goes? I've often wondered where the cut off point was. I have to say though that I thought it would be more recent than 20 years ago. I mean, aren't comics from the mid-90's considered classic comics nowadays? I mean classic, as in old, not necessarily as in good, by the way. :tongue:

Myself I've always kind of operated on a “ten year rule” for this forum...with anything at least 10 years old being eligible as a classic. Anyway, just wondering if this 20 year old thing is the official line as far as this forum and Sir Tim Drake are concerned?

From Sir Tim's "Welcome" sticky --

For our purposes, the terms "classic" and "comics" can be interpreted rather broadly. Classic is defined as anything more than two years old, although in practice, most of the discussion here centers around comics which are older than that.

Of course, Sir Tim is a mere youngster, albeit a well-meaning one. Most of us realize that the true definition of "Classic Comic" is "an issue that Dan could've plucked out of a spinner rack in Stamps or Magnola, Ark." -- a period pretty much defined as 1965-1978. Comics before that era are properly referred to as "fossils." Those afterward are generally considered "garbage," unless Dan happens to like them, in which case they're elevated to "pleasant ephemera."

(Of course, too, as the contest originator, Cei-U! gets to set his own parameters.)

[Lone Ranger]

Sweet!!!!

My mind is already racing... how do I get my list down to 12?

I summon the challenge!!!

Get well soon, buddy!

[spoon_jenkins]

I've already brainstormed 9 strong candidates for my list. The pre-1989 rule is not a big obstacle; that still leaves 50+ years of covers from which to choose.


Of course, images come to mind when people think of covers, but I've got a couple candidates in which the cover copy is a big factor for me.

[Slam_Bradley]

Very cool. I know three already that will make the grade.

[Red Oak Kid]

Having 1989 as the cut-off point is fine with me.

As for posting your cover or a link, I think people should be aware that not everyone can see images or links on this message board. A lot of company firewalls block stuff. Just because you can see a photobucket image or click on a link here, don't assume that everyone else can.

And don't assume that everyone knows how to insert a link or image.

[MWGallaher]

Great topic...it might be a good idea for someone to post a mini-tutorial on how to include a cover image from, say, www.comics.org into one's posting in a thread, in case some people don't have the hang of it yet.

[InfoBroker]

Gads! !12covers12!

I started a quick "off the cuff" list, and so far, I have 24 Thor, 22 FF, 8 Avengers, 8 Tales of Suspense, 9 Spideys of the Amazing variety, 15 Strange Tales, another dozen Doctor Stranges, 7 Shields, 7 X-men, and more...

and that's just the Marble Silver-Age from 1962 ( near the end of the fossil age) to 1969 (a few years into the beginning of "true" classics age).

You want only 12 from the entire age of Comics?

The elimination rounds are going to be very painful.

-jb the "no wonder I never get these done - I have too many favorites" ib -

[InfoBroker]

While I am one that loves to have images with my posts, of late, I have been leaning more in favor of providing a link along with the actual name of the comic and issue number.

It makes the page load less painful for the slow-speed connectors, and doesn't suppress information for those that live in the lands of noise-filters at work.

-jb the "also relieves the hand muscles that have to scroll past the same images over and over again" ib

[foxley]

I'm in.

Time to go hunting classic covers.

[Cei-U!]

So, is that the official definition of a “Classic Comic”, as far as this forum goes? ... Anyway, just wondering if this 20 year old thing is the official line as far as this forum and Sir Tim Drake are concerned?

No, the 20-year rule is purely arbitrary on my part.

I think that this should pretty much be compulsory this year, especially as we're dealing with comic covers. Everybody including a picture of the specific cover they’ve chosen in their post is going to improve this thread no end. I mean, some of us might not be able to instantly recall the cover of a nominated comic, so an image of said comic would be mighty useful. There are also plenty of places on the Internet with vast cover scan libraries (like www.comics.org to name just one), so there's really no excuse for people not posting a picture, surely?

I see your point (and it sounds like somebody (not me) might put together a quick-n-dirty tutorial) but I don't want to exclude anyone from participating, hi-tech and net-savvy or not. I imagine pretty much all the participants will include images but, if they don't, I'll still count their vote.

Cei-U!
I summon the clarification!

[icctrombone]

I had an absolute blast last year participating. It was one of the highlights of the Christmas season for me. I guess the trick is to not pick the obvious covers...

[prince hal]

Ho, ho, ho. One more reason to ccelebrate the season. And this year, my early New Year's resolution is to complete my list for the first time!

If we can't include images (I could use a tutorial), will links be okay?

[MDG]

I'm in.

Question: Do Spirit section splash pages count as covers?

[Red Oak Kid]

I'm in.

Question: Do Spirit section splash pages count as covers?

Are Warren and Marvel B&W magazine covers eligible?

Are Treasury Edition covers eligible?

[benday-dot]

Mais, bien sur monsieur... I am in.

[The Confessor]

(Of course, too, as the contest originator, Cei-U! gets to set his own parameters.)

No, the 20-year rule is purely arbitrary on my part.


Oh yeah, totally! The nothing later than 1989 rule is absolutely fine with me. I was just wondering what exactly constitutes a "Classic Comic" round these parts, that's all.



As for posting your cover or a link, I think people should be aware that not everyone can see images or links on this message board. A lot of company firewalls block stuff. Just because you can see a photobucket image or click on a link here, don't assume that everyone else can.

And don't assume that everyone knows how to insert a link or image.


What are you playing at, reading the CBR forums at work?! You should be getting on with your hard graft! :tongue: :wink:

Good point though, I suppose.



Great topic...it might be a good idea for someone to post a mini-tutorial on how to include a cover image from, say, www.comics.org into one's posting in a thread, in case some people don't have the hang of it yet.

I see your point (and it sounds like somebody (not me) might put together a quick-n-dirty tutorial) but I don't want to exclude anyone from participating, hi-tech and net-savvy or not.


Yeah, I could do that, no problem. I actually wrote up a image posting tutorial a while back for some guy in the Spider-Man forums. All I'll need to do is locate that and just copy and paste it here.

As long as nobody else disagrees, shall we say that's my job then? Shall I post the tutorial in this thread or start a new one for it?

[Jessica Drew]

I've never been much more than a lurker here, but I'd love to participate, as the previous years' Christmas threads have been such a joy to read.

[berk]

I've missed out the last few times through not having any good ideas for the topic of that year, but I think I might be able to do this one. If I can come up with some good choices, I'll try to participate. Also, I second Red Oak's question about the eligibility of B&W mags, etc.

[Cei-U!]

Question: Do Spirit section splash pages count as covers?

Yes.

Are Warren and Marvel B&W magazine covers eligible?

Yes.

Are Treasury Edition covers eligible?

Yes.

Cei-U!
Likes saying "yes"!

[Red Oak Kid]

Are Myron Fass covers eligible:biggrin:

[MDG]

Are Myron Fass covers eligible:biggrin:
If not, I'll have to change my list.

[dan bailey]

Cei-U!
Likes saying "yes"!

Which means this must be the right time for me to slip in the query, "Covers by Frank Robbins are ineligible by definition, are they not?"

[Red Oak Kid]

Which means this must be the right time for me to slip in the query, "Covers by Frank Robbins are ineligible by definition, are they not?"

You forgot to put a smilie face at the end of your question to indicate you are only joking.

[foxley]

How about graphic novel covers?

(And now I'm tempted to put a Frank Robbins cover on my list just to spite all the Robbins haters on this board.:smile: )

[dan bailey]

You forgot to put a smilie face at the end of your question to indicate you are only joking.

Joking? Moi?

[Cei-U!]

How about graphic novel covers?


Yes, as long as they meet the 20-years-or-older rule.

Cei-U!
Is ignoring dan b!

[Polar Bear]

Back covers?

Wraparound covers?

Covers of reprint volumes (trade paperbacks)?

[Lone Ranger]

Wait...

You did you say Top 12 Atom covers, right?

If not, I'm screwed!

[Red Oak Kid]

Wait...

You did you say Top 12 Atom covers, right?

If not, I'm screwed!

No, he said top 12 Rich Buckler covers!

[Simon Garth]

Can't play this year - not going to be around for December - but look forward to seeing the results when I come back.

[foxley]

No, he said top 12 Rich Buckler covers!

At the moment, I'm striving to make sure my list doesn't turn into the Top 12 Neal Adams covers.

[Red Oak Kid]

At the moment, I'm striving to make sure my list doesn't turn into the Top 12 Neal Adams covers.

I hear you, bro.

[dan bailey]

Whereas, doing a quick inventory last night, I was mildly surprised to find that I didn't have a single Adams cover among my candidates. As opposed to, say, Steranko ...

[Red Oak Kid]

Whereas, doing a quick inventory last night, I was mildly surprised to find that I didn't have a single Adams cover among my candidates. As opposed to, say, Steranko ...

Good.

I am trying to limit the Adams covers in my 12, but it's hard.

I would like to have covers from the Golden Age thru the Bronze age, but I keep ending up with a large amount of DC covers by Adams, Wrightson and Kaluta.

[Chris N]

Definitely looking forward to this.

Except that I notice I'm leaving the country on December 17th.

Maybe somebody here would be willing to play proxy a little for me?

[dan bailey]

When it comes to DC, I seem to be more of an Infantino/Kubert/Heath/Swan guy. Probably because I'm apparently concentrating (without consciously doing so) on the superhero & war titles. Adams & Wrightson shone on the likes of House of Mystery, of course.

[Chris N]

Any comic book cover appearing in print prior to January 1, 1989...

I hadn't even read my first comic yet. (December of '89, that was)


*sniff* Way to make me feel like a kid.

[Red Oak Kid]

I hadn't even read my first comic yet. (December of '89, that was)


*sniff* Way to make me feel like a kid.

Whoa.

Way to make me feel like old man.:frown:

[Cei-U!]

Back covers?

Conditionally, yes (because I'm not sure what you have in mind).

Wraparound covers?

Yes (and good thing or my #1 choice wouldn't count!)

Covers of reprint volumes (trade paperbacks)?

If the trade was printed before Jan. '89, absolutely.

Cei-U!
Hasn't had to say "no" yet!

[Tony Bang]

I'm in for this.

[T GUy]

Are Myron Fass covers eligible:biggrin:

A purely academic question.

[The Confessor]

I've begun drawing up a short list of covers and there seems to be an awful lot of Spider-Man related covers on my list. I might have to thin those out a little, just for the sake of making my list a bit more interesting and varied.

[dan bailey]

I've begun drawing up a short list of covers and there seems to be an awful lot of Spider-Man related covers on my list. I might have to thin those out a little, just for the sake of making my list a bit more interesting and varied.

I realized over the last day or so that if I really wanted to (which of course I don't), I could easily devote at least half my list to Spider-Man covers by Ditko alone. (Same thing, more or less, with Flash & Batman covers by Infantino & FF covers by Kirby ...)

[Cei-U!]

This is odd: my working list has only 3 DC covers and 2 Marvels.

Cei-U!
Whodathunkit?

[Lone Ranger]

This is odd: my working list has only 3 DC covers and 2 Marvels.

Cei-U!
Whodathunkit?


It's because of your Little Lotta fetish.

[benday-dot]

I realized over the last day or so that if I really wanted to (which of course I don't), I could easily devote at least half my list to Spider-Man covers by Ditko alone. (Same thing, more or less, with Flash & Batman covers by Infantino & FF covers by Kirby ...)

I'm relying on LR to fulfill the Ditko quota.

I'm shooting for 1. Same with Kirby.

[Polar Bear]

See, my working list includes no Kirby covers at all, which shocks and offends me. I've been trying to come up with a really great Kirby cover, just because I think he should be represented...but maybe that's not a very good reason.

If I do pick a Kirby cover, it's likely to be from the 1970's at D.C.

[benday-dot]

I quickly and confidently cobbled together a top 10 list. But it's those last two slots that are excruciating to fill. I have 6 covers vying, and I think I equally adore them all. It'll be a harsh flip of the coin to consign 4 of those to the also-rans.

Hey Cei-U, howabout the 13 days of Christmas? :wink:

[foxley]

My basic plan is to make sure all my favourite cover artists are represented at least once, and then filling in the remaining slots with some (hopefully) interesting choices.

[Paradox]

I'm ranking by how much the cover meant to me personally. It'll make for better daily stories. :biggrin:

[berk]

My basic plan is to make sure all my favourite cover artists are represented at least once, and then filling in the remaining slots with some (hopefully) interesting choices.I was thinking something like this too, but a brief glance shows me I'll probably have two or three guys who'll be over-represented. Ordering most likely will be chronological.

[MDG]

An update, if anyone cares. I made a point of listing covers I've always liked, rather than trawling galleries, So far, I've got a list of 32:

2 EC
2 Warren
1 Gold Key
1 Fanatgraphics
1 LB Cole
1 Archie
2 Spirit sections
1 Mad
12 DC
6 underground
1 Marvel
2 eliminated by the deadline

I'll probabaly re-order them up to the deadline, and just use the top 12 at that point.

I settled on one each by Infantino and Johnny Craig so they wouldn't fill the list. One that will probabaly make the final 12 is by an artist I don't generally like, but it's a sentimental favorite.

[benday-dot]

An update, if anyone cares. I made a point of listing covers I've always liked, rather than trawling galleries, So far, I've got a list of 32:


My strategy was similar MDG. If I actually started excavating for all the hidden glories of the GCD it would be a wonderful, but futile task.

Even though Cei-U was quite clear in stating that these lists do not need to be derived from amongst your own collection, I have decided that, with 1 or 2 exceptions, my dozen favourites are going to come from issues I have already owned and savoured for some time.

It seems like the best strategy for me.

Also, as you have found, DC is dominating my list. Although I was always, and really still consider myself to be a Marvel guy (My collection runs about 60% Marvel; 30% DC and 10% other.) my opinion has only been confirmed by this this fun task that DC is king of the covers.

I'm also grateful for the at least 20 years and back limit. It saved me from making a couple more rather tough choices.

[Polar Bear]

I'm also grateful for the at least 20 years and back limit. It saved me from making a couple more rather tough choices.

Heck, I at one point found myself wishing he'd gone from 1983 back (25 years) instead; it would've knocked a lot of contention from my list.

[dan bailey]

Whereas, off the top of my head, I'd probably be happy as a clam if the cutoff date was, oh, 1970.

I guess I've got a few days to change my approach (as it is, it looks like I'll be on the road to/from SW Arkansas next weekend & will be a couple of days late joining the party), but right now I'm very much looking at the subject through the eyes of my grade-school comics-buying self. Looking back, that's the main period that a cover alone could -- & often did -- make me pluck a comic out of the spinner rack (&/or yearn for a comic whose cover appeared in DC's "Direct Currents" or Marvel's ads) ... & while that's hardly the only, or even an important, criterion for judging a cover's excellence, it's the one I find myself responding to most strongly.

[The Confessor]

I'm very much looking at the subject through the eyes of my grade-school comics-buying self. Looking back, that's the main period that a cover alone could -- & often did -- make me pluck a comic out of the spinner rack (&/or yearn for a comic whose cover appeared in DC's "Direct Currents" or Marvel's ads)


Yeah, I'm finding myself doing exactly the same thing. Thinking back to when I was a kid and trying to remember which comic covers really made me go "wow!" You're absolutely right when you say that as a kid with a limited amount of money, the cover alone is a massive factor in deciding which comics to buy. Much more so than today...well, for me at least.

[dan bailey]

There's also the simple fact that it's easier. If I had to cast all the way back to Action #1, I'd wind up agonizing over all sorts of masterpieces by the likes of Lou Fine & Mac Raboy & Matt Baker & hundreds of others, not to mention the EC gang ...

[prince hal]

Yeah, I'm finding myself doing exactly the same thing. Thinking back to when I was a kid and trying to remember which comic covers really made me go "wow!" You're absolutely right when you say that as a kid with a limited amount of money, the cover alone is a massive factor in deciding which comics to buy. Much more so than today...well, for me at least.

Ditto. I think this si the way to ahve the most fun with it. I don't want to make some historical document about the "best" covers of all time.

[benday-dot]

Ditto. I think this si the way to ahve the most fun with it. I don't want to make some historical document about the "best" covers of all time.

Agreed PH. As I said almost all my choices are coming from my own collection. These have the most meaning to me, and so are my favourites.

Having said that I really don't think I'm posting any turkeys. I'm sure everyone's choices here will be pretty darn cool.

And I wonder how many picks participants here will have in common? That will be interesting to find out.

[The Confessor]

Ditto. I think this si the way to ahve the most fun with it. I don't want to make some historical document about the "best" covers of all time.


Yeah, I know what you mean about not wanting to make some kind of historical document. What I’m finding hard during the drawing up of my list is that sometimes I get the urge to include a historically significant cover (Amazing Fantasy #15 is a good example of this) but then I stop and really think about it. Does the cover of Amazing Fantasy #15 really do all that much for me? Or do I like it because a) I've seen it so many times that it now has a cosy familiarity to me and b) because I love the story/events contained within it so much? Are those factors effecting my judgement of the cover?

It's a tough one but personally, I'm trying to be really ruthless as far as judging comics purely on the aesthetics of the cover and not the contents of the comic or their historical significance.

Having said that, there's going to be at least one all-time, bone fide "iconic comic cover" in my list. However, I'm positive that I’m including this particular cover for the artwork alone because I fell in love with the cover years before I ever read the issue or knew of it's significance.

[Red Oak Kid]

I noticed my initial list was almost identical to my previous list of my 12 favorite comics.

Even tho they are great covers, I don't want to repeat myself, so I think all of my cover choices will be different from my previous list with one possbile exception.

[Lone Ranger]

I noticed my initial list was almost identical to my previous list of my 12 favorite comics.

Even tho they are great covers, I don't want to repeat myself, so I think all of my cover choices will be different from my previous list with one possbile exception.

I've run into the same problem - hard to separate cover from comic sometimes, I guess.

I'm going to try to think of covers alone - but there will be some overlap.

[icctrombone]

don't make it this cover.



http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g283/icctrombone/7794_4_036.jpg

[icctrombone]

or this one


http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g283/icctrombone/4256_4_10.jpg

[The Confessor]

So, for those of you who have been drawing up a short list of possible covers to submit (like I have), have you noticed any unexpected trends or patterns appearing in the sort of comic book cover's you’re choosing?

I have to say that the thing that's really struck me about my choices is that I obviously have a thing for moody, shadowy covers...often with a lot of green present in the colouring. :smile: I also seem to gravitate towards fairly iconic covers, with the characters on them either looking cool or doing something representative of their character.

It's interesting, especially my obvious predisposition towards slightly gloomy covers. I would never have realised that about myself had it not been for this Classic Comics Christmas theme. I guess I've just never put much thought into which covers really “do it” for me before.

[spoon_jenkins]

I've run into the same problem - hard to separate cover from comic sometimes, I guess.
For me, that seems like a consequence of picking personal favorites (rather than say asking us to pick the most influential covers in the history of the medium). I'm finding that I really enjoy covers that have some emotional resonance for me. A cover usually has a stronger emotional pull if I associate it with a story I like it.

Because of that, it looks like all my choices will be comics I actually own. I don't think I'll have much overlap (if any) between top 12 issues and top 12 comics. But very few of my candidates are great covers paired with so-so stories - they're mostly comics I enjoy all around.

[prince hal]

I agree with Spoon. The covers I'm picking will all be ones I either have now or did once, and all will be the four-color and newsprint equivalent of Proust's petit madeleine. I think I'm going to try to consciously pick from different genres, too, b/c I could easily pick a dozen from any one of a few.

And, Confessor, I have a;ways been partial to covers with black backgrounds (not like the ones posted recently), like Adv..whoops, that would be telling.

[spoon_jenkins]

My sense of urgency picked up a few hours ago. I hadn't added to the 9 I brainstormed when the early warning first showed up. Happily, I'm getting my act together. So I've got more than 12. Just gotta put in some time over the next 24 hours to improve my top 12 (i.e. look through my comics to make sure I'm not overlooking better choices. Then, get them in an order I like.

In the diversity department, I'm trying hard to avoid overdosing on X-Men comics. There's a good chance that I'll actually have 12 different pencillers represented. Unfortunately, my list isn't very diverse regarding eras.

[icctrombone]

Really ? I initially picked about 60 covers ranging from cool poses to classic to shock value. It's hard to narrow it down to just 12 . Most of them i own or would like to... I can't wait.

[JKCarrier]

have you noticed any unexpected trends or patterns appearing in the sort of comic book cover's you’re choosing?

I notice most of mine have either predominantly black or predominantly white backgrounds. Most have very little text. I lean towards the more artsy-designy covers, I guess.

[foxley]

I seem to be leaning towards covers that feature a definitive portrayal of a character. Maybe I subconsciously consider the ability to draw people to be the true test of an artist. :smile:

Mind you, the female form also seems to be featuring promiently. ;-)

[Paradox]

Well, crap. Lack of preparedness and an internet outage of several days left me not participating this year. Sorry. :frown:

[Chris N]

It's not too late, Dox. Just go fill in your previous choices. The first year I played, I learned of it late (thanks to Lone Ranger for pointing the way to this board) and caught up around the 7th day

[Cei-U!]

Well, crap. Lack of preparedness and an internet outage of several days left me not participating this year. Sorry. :frown:

Go for it, 'dox. I leave the threads open through the 31st specifically for stragglers.

Cei-U!
Really wants to see your list!

[Paradox]

But I'm only up to '75 DCs and haven't even started into Marvel on my research. By the time I'm done, it'd be long over. :redface:

[T GUy]

My strategy was similar MDG. If I actually started excavating for all the hidden glories of the GCD it would be a wonderful, but futile task.


Yeah, I found this out the hard way.

One could make a list of twelve favourite covers from OAAW/Sgt. Rock. And every one would be sensational (though it might not say 'I love you').

Also, as you have found, DC is dominating my list... my opinion has only been confirmed by this this fun task that DC is king of the covers.

Got to agree with you. My two Marvel covers - both by the same artist - have been artificially forced into the Twelve for reasons of nostalgia and favouritism. Dc have the double whammy of Joe Kubert and wash/painted covers.

[spoon_jenkins]

Dox, you should just post your choices with the understanding that's it's the top 12 covers you can think of right now. After all, I'd bet many of our lists would change if we had more time. Three of my 12 were eleventh hour selections. One was a cover that I was thinking about and decided to move up into the 12. Two others were covers that I wasn't even thinking about, so I had to chuck other ones out to put those two in. Many of my selections were very fluid and could have changed.

[dan bailey]

Same here. My 10th & 11th choices were more like 11:59th-hour choices. Heck, my #11 in particular owes itself to the arrival of Showcase Presents Supergirl vol 2 via UPS just a few minutes before I sat down at the computer! (Which is how I wound up with no John Buscema Avengers, Silver Surfer or Sub-Mariner covers, & for that matter no Marie Severin covers, but I'm trying to work through that. With enough therapy, I'll make it.)

[Slam_Bradley]

Well, crap. Lack of preparedness and an internet outage of several days left me not participating this year. Sorry. :frown:


It's never to late. I started late and have been flying by the seat of my pants.

Mostly I've been posting what I think of which is a mix of books that jumped at me from the spinner racks and more iconic Gold & Silver age books. Anything newer than about 1980 just hasn't stuck in my mind cover-wise.

[shaxper]

I've definitely been rethinking my #12 and #11. Still, that doesn't take away the fun I had in posting them. The Twelve Days of Classic Comics Christmas is too much fun to be wasting on apprehension and second-guessing. Go with your gut!