Guess the Classic Cover - All New #1 Collector's Edition

[Mike Kuypers]

Marvel comics super special #3,

adapting Close encounters of the third kind.

It had that unmistakingly not-quite super-heroic Marvel '70s look, but after a quick check wasn't a Marvel preview cover, so...

"...having recognized Teri Garr's butt..."

[Roquefort Raider]

"...having recognized Teri Garr's butt..."

I didn't want to admit it.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm just happy I didn't focus on Richard Dreyfuss' butt.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series was cancelled in the 80s

[Mike Kuypers]

I'm just happy I didn't focus on Richard Dreyfuss' butt.
We all are.

[Graham Vingoe]

Re: the current cover. Krypto the Superdog,I hate you/ So convinced am I by the fact that you are on the cover I have spent ages poring over your 70's appearances in an attempt to get this cover. And can I trace it????
NO!
Superman Family 182, just to exorcise the demon that is Krypto from my mind:evilangry
(this is why I always preferred Streaky the Supercat!):D

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Both Steve Ditko and Mike Zeck contributed to this series (and yet, it isn't a Charlton!)

[MDG]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Both Steve Ditko and Mike Zeck contributed to this series (and yet, it isn't a Charlton!)
UNEXPECTED 220.

Originally I thought Mystery in Space 111. I'm still mad that I missed a Terri Garr's butt question :evilangry . It's one of my favorite subjects.

MDG

[Graham Vingoe]

I'd just narrowed the title down to Tales of the Unexpected as well, but hadrandomly selected 1974 as the most likely year. Good work, fella!

[Lone Ranger]

UNEXPECTED 220.

Originally I thought Mystery in Space 111. I'm still mad that I missed a Terri Garr's butt question :evilangry . It's one of my favorite subjects.

MDG

That's it - good job, MDG - 200 points for you.

I love this cover - it blew my mind when I saw it as a kid. I didn't buy too many horror books, but I bought this one.

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

[MichikoS]

"...having recognized Teri Garr's butt..."
No, not Teri Garr's butt. Melinda Dillon's.

If you will recall, Teri Garr played Roy Neary's long-suffering wife Ronnie in the 1977 movie. She did not get "the call" to meet at Devil's Tower. That was Gillian Guiler, played by actress Melinda Dillon. It was she who made it to the alien landing site with Roy Neary. The pictured butt is therefore hers, not Teri Garr's. Sorry to burst your butt bubble.

Michi:D

[Mike Kuypers]

Having failed to recognize the differences between Teri's and Melinda's butts I retire to give the matter more thought. Mmmm...

[Ray R.]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

Yogi Bear #4?

Definitely has a Dell look to it.....

[Lone Ranger]

Yogi Bear #4?

Definitely has a Dell look to it.....


No sir - but a good guess.

[Lone Ranger]

Let me rephrase

Ray's guess was a very good one, but this is not a Dell book.

[Ray R.]

Let me rephrase

Ray's guess was a very good one, but this is not a Dell book.

Yogi Bear #37 - Gold Key (which reprints the cover from Yogi Bear #4 (Dell).

Damn reprints...

[Lone Ranger]

Yogi Bear #37 - Gold Key (which reprints the cover from Yogi Bear #4 (Dell).

Damn reprints...

Nice job seeing this one through, Ray!

400 big points for someone who should spend more time playing this game.

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

[Bill Angus]

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #1

[Lone Ranger]

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #1

What?

Seriously... what?

That's back to back 1 clue solutions. It's no wonder my scanner's seen better days.

400 points for Bill!

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 - It is not a Big Two book

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This series was published by more than one company

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 4th clue

HINT - The cover artist died in 1995

[Lone Ranger]

If you listen very carefully, Mike Kuyper's avatar may give you another hint.

[Ray R.]

If you listen very carefully, Mike Kuyper's avatar may give you another hint.

"Danger, Will Robinson"

Danger No. 5, Comic Media, 1953

[Mike Kuypers]

If you listen very carefully, Mike Kuyper's avatar may give you another hint.

If Ray Rivard's quote was the one you were thinking of, I have to tell you you have the wrong robot. Forbidden Planet's Robby had many memorable quotes, but "Danger, Will Robinson" belongs to the robot from Lost in Space. (However, I believe the same man designed both characters.)

[Lone Ranger]

If Ray Rivard's quote was the one you were thinking of, I have to tell you you have the wrong robot. Forbidden Planet's Robby had many memorable quotes, but "Danger, Will Robinson" belongs to the robot from Lost in Space. (However, I believe the same man designed both characters.)

I know, I know - but you catch my drift.

They are kissing cousins.

Geez, you guys are real nerds!:D

[RMThompson]

"Danger, Will Robinson"

Danger No. 5, Comic Media, 1953


Is this it?

REALLY?

I cannot find a picture of it anywhere...

[Mike Kuypers]

Geez, you guys are real nerds!:D

And proud of it! :cool:

[Lone Ranger]

"Danger, Will Robinson"

Danger No. 5, Comic Media, 1953

That's it - 100 points for Ray

Here is the full Don Heck cover

New one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Is this it?

REALLY?

I cannot find a picture of it anywhere...

It's on the GCD

http://www.comics.org/series.lasso?SeriesID=1006

And welcome to the game.

[Mike Kuypers]

It's on the GCD

http://www.comics.org/series.lasso?SeriesID=1006

Your scan is 100% better. You should replace theirs with yours.

[RMThompson]

It's on the GCD

http://www.comics.org/series.lasso?SeriesID=1006

And welcome to the game.

Man I was all over older Ka-Zar's because they were printed by TWO publishers, and were old enough to have at least a few 10 cent copies.

And thanks for having me. I thought I was *this* close, but I was miles away...

I believe this game to be WAY too difficult for me - Im a Marvel nerd, and never read much else!

We'll see...

[Lone Ranger]

Your scan is 100% better. You should replace theirs with yours.

Yeah - I'm not sure how you do that.

It seems that once a bad scan is up - it's tough to replace.

I email them from time to time, but they only reply sporadically.

[Lone Ranger]

Man I was all over older Ka-Zar's because they were printed by TWO publishers, and were old enough to have at least a few 10 cent copies.

And thanks for having me. I thought I was *this* close, but I was miles away...

I believe this game to be WAY too difficult for me - Im a Marvel nerd, and never read much else!

We'll see...

We've got plenty of Marvel covers - so don't you worry.

You can always go back to the start of the thread and make your way through the various covers to see how you'd do.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next Classic Cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s

NOTE: Now for the bad news. I am spending an extra long Canada Day Weekend up at the lake. So, no computer access. I won't be back on board until Tuesday evening.

Have a great Canada Day and a great 4th of July!

[RMThompson]

We've got plenty of Marvel covers - so don't you worry.

You can always go back to the start of the thread and make your way through the various covers to see how you'd do.

Been there...

Done that!

Did... pretty bad! ha ha

(Here I should mention I am a comic book writer, just signed a contract for my new mini series Not Quite Felicity. www.myspace.com/notquitefelicity )

[Mike Kuypers]

You can always go back to the start of the thread and make your way through the various covers to see how you'd do.

That's good advice. Marvel and DC comics from the '60s are what I like best, but I have solved all sorts of covers from playing the game as long as I have. The written clues help a lot too.

By the way, when LR says, "It's not a Big Two book," it's his way of saying "not published by Marvel or DC."

[MichikoS]

I thought that looked like a Don Heck leg, but I totally missed the Danger cover when I did a cursory search of Heck covers. btw, the GCD's cover scan is fershit. Mile High has a better scan of a beat-up copy.

Michi

[Lone Ranger]

OK - one more before I go.

Here is tne 2nd clue

HINT - This series made its debut in the 60s

[Mike Kuypers]

Daredevil #67. And a Happy Canada Day to you, Scott.

[Red Oak Kid]

Nice going Mike.

I was thinking Marvel. And it did have kind of a M. Severin feel to it. But I was thinking it was something like Monsters on the Prowl which had some M. Severin covers based on the original Lee/Kirby monster books.

You must have remembered buying this issue of DD.

And don't tell me you bought it from a comic book vending machine because THERE NEVER WAS ANY SUCH OF A THING.

[Mike Kuypers]

You must have remembered buying this issue of DD

Not exactly. I do have the comic, but I searched through a few other titles before I found it. I felt it was a Marvel superhero title. But I started looking at Sub-Mariner first, then Iron Man, Hulk and a couple of others. DD seemed unlikely, but the title did begin in the '60s.

As for comic book vending machines (yes, Virginia, they did exist), I didn't buy very many comics that way. I always hit Wyon Drugstore on Tuesdays when the new comics came in. Sometimes I was there before they were even unbundled and put in the spinner racks. By contrast the vending machines weren't updated all that often, and you were limited to the comics showing on top of the stacks. If you had the comics that were showing, or they were titles you didn't buy, you were stymied. I think that was part of the reason the vending machines didn't catch on.

[MichikoS]

Daredevil #67. And a Happy Canada Day to you, Scott.
I noticed that this is one of those Marie Severin/Bill Everett collaborations signed with the distinctive E7V logo. Does anyone know how many of these cover collaborations there were between M. Severin and B. Everett? I do remember seeing this logo on many, many comics during that time (early '70s).

Michi

[Lone Ranger]

Daredevil #67. And a Happy Canada Day to you, Scott.

That's it!

300 points for Mike K.

I hope you all had a nice holiday.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 1st clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[Mike Kuypers]

I hope you all had a nice holiday.

It's still going on, but thanks! And thanks for the 300 points.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[J'onn J'onzz]

That's it!

300 points for Mike K.

I hope you all had a nice holiday.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

Can't believe I missed that one! I've drawn it, seen it dozens of times, read the comic several times... :mad: at myself...

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This title was cancelled int he 50s

[Mike Kuypers]

Master Comics #122

[Lone Ranger]

Master Comics #122

Well done - 200 points for Mike K!

I really like this cover - it just oozes with energy.

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 80s

[Mike Kuypers]

Well done - 200 points for Mike K!

I think I could have solved it on the second clue if I had remembered Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics website features more than just DC titles. (Hint for other searchers.) That's where I found it while the GCD was down.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This comic contains reprinted material

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This comic was written by David Michelinie

[Jessica Drew]

Krull #1 - I think I've still got this comic.

[Lone Ranger]

Krull #1 - I think I've still got this comic.

Nice job - 200 points for J Drew.

Is this your first win here? If so, congrats and welcome.

OK, OK - I was stretching the definition of 'classic' here - but we need to represent the cheesy movie adaptation genre.

Here is the frull cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is a DC book

[Jessica Drew]

Nice job - 200 points for J Drew.

Is this your first win here? If so, congrats and welcome.

Yup, it's my first win. I admire all of you here for all your quick, correct answers, because, for me, this is one tough game.

[Bill Angus]

Master Comics #122

Nice one, Mike. I was thinking it was from the Marvel family somehow, but I'd forgotten all about Master Comics.

BTW, LR - what is the reprint material in the Krull book? Or is this an omnibus of a marvel mini?

[Lone Ranger]

BTW, LR - what is the reprint material in the Krull book? Or is this an omnibus of a marvel mini?

It was initially one of those Marvel Super Special magazines - later released as a two-issue miniseries.

[Bill Angus]

Well... that's a stange order to do it in. Thanks for the clarification.

[Mike Kuypers]

Nice one, Mike. I was thinking it was from the Marvel family somehow, but I'd forgotten all about Master Comics.

When it comes to the Fawcett titles you just have to remember each Marvel had his/her own title and one other -- Captain Marvel Adv./Whiz Comics, Captain Marvel, Jr./Master Comics, Mary Marvel/Wow Comics -- and all three starred in Marvel Family.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in the 70s

[Red Oak Kid]

That sure looks like Adams inking. Not sure about the pencils, but definitely Adams inks. Or possibly Joe Rubenstein.

Also looks like Adams coloring from mid 70s.

But otherwise, I don't recognize where it is from.

My brain doesn't work anymore.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT: Jack Kirby and Frank Thorne contributed to this series

[METAROG]

Finally... Our Fighting Forces #147.

[Red Oak Kid]

Finally... Our Fighting Forces #147.


I just bought a copy of that one a few months ago.

[Lone Ranger]

Finally... Our Fighting Forces #147.

200 points for ROG. Good job.

There are lots of these 'first person shooter' covers, especially in war books.

As you can see, I picked up my beat up copy for 10 cents.

Here it is in full - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[MDG]

Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #16

MDG

[Lone Ranger]

Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #16

MDG

Nope - sorry. Good guess, though. I can certainly see similarities.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It has a 69 cent cover price

[MDG]

Mystery Comics Digest #26, you rat!

MDG

[Lone Ranger]

Mystery Comics Digest #26, you rat!

MDG

Sorry - but nice job with the follow through! 300 points for MDG.

I picked up this Digest recently - it was the last of the series. You don't see these around too often.

Here is the full cover (a reprint of the earlier Karloff cover).

What a weird price point.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 60s

[Red Oak Kid]

fantastic four 70

[Mike Kuypers]

fantastic four 70

Way to go, ROK. I looked at a lot of Kirby Marvel covers, including FF, but I couldn't see it. Of course your eyes are three years younger than mine. ;)

[Lone Ranger]

fantastic four 70

Whoa!

This one will make InfoBroker green with envy.

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 was published in the 60s

NOTE - I am out of town until Sunday evening. Have a great weekend, folks!

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This title had a name change

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT- Curt Swan and Tom Sutton contributed to this title

[MichikoS]

Star Spangled War Stories #107

Michi

[Mike Kuypers]

You're good. This was one of those covers where the more was revealed the less I knew what it was.

"Batcave? Woman's hairdo? What th--?"

[Lone Ranger]

Star Spangled War Stories #107

Michi

Nice job Michi - 200 points for you.

Aren't these such great covers?

Here it is in full - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[Red Oak Kid]

You're good. This was one of those covers where the more was revealed the less I knew what it was.

"Batcave? Woman's hairdo? What th--?"

I had had the same reaction. The first clue had me thinking Marvel. Medusa's hair for example. Or perhaps Kraven the Hunter. Or maybe Warlcok.

The second clue had me thinking Joe Kubert. Firehair maybe.

I did look at the SSWS but I began with the 3rd page of the GCD gallery around 1964 or 65.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[RMThompson]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

Damn I was SURE it was a Master of Kung Fu...

[Red Oak Kid]

zzzzzzzzzz yawn, that would be Major Victory Comics 3, yawn, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Lone Ranger]

zzzzzzzzzz yawn, that would be Major Victory Comics 3, yawn, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


Nice job ROK - 300 points for you.

Now, how did you track down this little obscure cover?

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

[Red Oak Kid]

Now, how did you track down this little obscure cover?

.

It may well be the most obscure Golden Age title you have featured here.

I gotta be honest and say it was 95% pure dumb luck that I found it. But dammit, it's about time I had some dumb luck.

I knew from the first clue that it wasn't big two. My guess was Quality. So I looked around at their titles. But the second clue told me it was even a lesser publisher than Quality with very crude art.

It's not so much that I knew where to look, it's more that I knew what not to waste time looking at.

And then I just got lucky.

[J'onn J'onzz]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is not a Big Two book


That is obviously Batman. But not by DC... Hm... Mad Magazine? Or Mad Pre-Magazine?

[DaJabberwocky]

It may well be the most obscure Golden Age title you have featured here.

I gotta be honest and say it was 95% pure dumb luck that I found it. But dammit, it's about time I had some dumb luck.

I knew from the first clue that it wasn't big two. My guess was Quality. So I looked around at their titles. But the second clue told me it was even a lesser publisher than Quality with very crude art.

It's not so much that I knew where to look, it's more that I knew what not to waste time looking at.

And then I just got lucky.

Wow, all I can say is...I am not worthy. You are a true comic book sleuth.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

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

[Red Oak Kid]

Wow, all I can say is...I am not worthy. You are a true comic book sleuth.

Don't forget, it was 95% dumb luck which anyone can have.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Much of the art on this cover is from a cover published more than a decade earlier.

[Ray R.]

Ghost Manor #57, Charlton, July 1981

[Lone Ranger]

Ghost Manor #57, Charlton, July 1981

Nice work, Ray - 200 points for you.

I just love this cover!

Here it is in full - 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 - It was cancelled in the 50s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This is one of at least a half dozen titles from this publisher that began with the same word.

[RMThompson]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This is one of at least a half dozen titles from this publisher that began with the same word.

DAMMIT! I KNOW THE TITLE... but at work I cannot access any good database to look through images... I can SWEAR im almost there..

[RMThompson]

My First One Ever!

Tales Of Justice #67 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mike Kuypers]

My First One Ever!

Tales Of Justice #67 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go, RM!

[RMThompson]

Way to go, RM!

Thanks.

My first clue, was really a non-clue. He never said it wasn't a big two book. So, I started looking through Marvel 10 cent books... detective style books that would've ended in the 50's. So I was on the right path...

But then the titles having the same first name, that gave it away since Marvel (in its earlier creations) had so many titles with TALES...

So then it was a quick shot over to a comic book database... and thats where I saw that Tales of Justice was canceled in 1957.

But alas, here at work, I couldnt access several of the websites that had picture... but after some deduction work and a few ebay checks, I actually found a site that allowed me to view the images... and I worked my way from the first one... to the last, and there it was on the last one...

Great titles on that one too.... awesome cover.

[Lone Ranger]

My First One Ever!

Tales Of Justice #67 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice - 200 points for RM!

How did you know this one? Do you collect 'Dungarees' covers?

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

[MDG]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It was published in the 70s
I immediately thought of this:
http://www.comics.org/coverview.lasso?id=23959&zoom=4

but didn't think Robby would go wth something so obvious. I was right.

MDG

[RMThompson]

Nice - 200 points for RM!

How did you know this one? Do you collect 'Dungarees' covers?

Here it is in full - new one up soon.


Elementary my dear Watson... just detective work! :rolleyes:

[RMThompson]

Nice - 200 points for RM!

How did you know this one? Do you collect 'Dungarees' covers?

Here it is in full - new one up soon.


Elementary my dear Watson... just detective work! :rolleyes:

[RMThompson]

I immediately thought of this:
http://www.comics.org/coverview.lasso?id=23959&zoom=4

but didn't think Robby would go wth something so obvious. I was right.

MDG

Reminds me of "The Dazzler" from Marvel. But thats not it either...

[shaxper]

I immediately thought of this:
http://www.comics.org/coverview.lasso?id=23959&zoom=4



What's the story with that issue? Why is it being billed as a #1 of sorts?

EDIT: Nevermind. Found the info here (http://theages.superman.ws/History/SandSaga.php)

[RMThompson]

What's the story with that issue? Why is it being billed as a #1 of sorts?

EDIT: Nevermind. Found the info here (http://theages.superman.ws/History/SandSaga.php)


Well I think they were trying to say "NUMBER 1 SELLING COMIC"

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - A CBR member contributed to this series

[shaxper]

Well I think they were trying to say "NUMBER 1 SELLING COMIC"


Well yes, but they were obviously trying to use that in a misleading way -- to somehow indicate that something NEW was starting in that particular issue. Apparently, it was an all new creative and editorial team, all starting in that issue and giving the big guy some major changes.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - It is a DC book

[METAROG]

Freedom Fighters #2.

[Lone Ranger]

Freedom Fighters #2.

Nice job! 200 points for ROK!

I believe Martin Pasko wrote at least one of these issue.

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

[MartinPasko]

I believe Martin Pasko wrote at least one of these issue.


Yeah, Gerry Conway got sick of FREEDOM FIGHTERS after only one issue and fobbed it off on me, and I don't blame him. I think I did something like only three issues before I ran screaming. What an ill-conceived lox that was. But working with a great veteran like Ramona Fradon was cool, even if her gorgeous pencils were butchered by the inking.

[MichikoS]

Nice job! 200 points for ROK!
I think you mean 200 points for Metarog? ROK is very good, but don't get in the habit of giving him the wins automatically!:)
Michi

[MWGallaher]

Yeah, Gerry Conway got sick of FREEDOM FIGHTERS after only one issue and fobbed it off on me, and I don't blame him. I think I did something like only three issues before I ran screaming. What an ill-conceived lox that was. But working with a great veteran like Ramona Fradon was cool, even if her gorgeous pencils were butchered by the inking.
Amen! The inking was so criminal that the inker himself used a pseudonym, at least on his first issue. And "ill-conceived" indeed--I've long considered that line-up to be one of the most visually-awkward assemblies imaginable: a geezer in tophat and tails, a guy that has to take off his gloves to use his powers, a guy wearing loops of fabric seemingly designed to snag on any and everything, a tiny guy to get lost in the scenery, a guy with a 2 ft long sash conveniently hanging off his head, and only two of the entire team could fly, so scenes of them all heading into action usually involved several characters dangling from the arms of the others! Man, oh, man, this team just looked embarrassingly clumsy!
None of which stopped this usually-discriminating young fan from buying the blasted thing...

P.S. to Lone Ranger and thread regulars: Does anyone find these brief excursions from the actual game objectionable? Sometimes the featured puzzle inspires some comments that don't seem substantial enough for their own threads. I enjoy reading and writing such posts, but I'll refrain from (or post in separate threads) comments like the one above if anyone feels they detract from the enjoyment of the game.

[Lone Ranger]

I think you mean 200 points for Metarog? ROK is very good, but don't get in the habit of giving him the wins automatically!:)
Michi


That's right - it's ROG, not ROK.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Graham Vingoe]

P.S. to Lone Ranger and thread regulars: Does anyone find these brief excursions from the actual game objectionable? Sometimes the featured puzzle inspires some comments that don't seem substantial enough for their own threads. I enjoy reading and writing such posts, but I'll refrain from (or post in separate threads) comments like the one above if anyone feels they detract from the enjoyment of the game.


It doesn't bother me at all, I often find these excursions as enjoyable as trying to solve the covers myself. With reference to the Freedom Fighters in particular, I find myself in the position of agreeing with you. The 3 or 4 issues of Freedom Fighters I own are nowhere near the greatest comics of all time* yet there's something about the team that makes me like them, even though the characters are very much c-list at best.

* I don't own, and have never read this particular issue so I don't mean to offend Mister Pasko with that comment, by the way

[Mike Kuypers]

P.S. to Lone Ranger and thread regulars: Does anyone find these brief excursions from the actual game objectionable? Sometimes the featured puzzle inspires some comments that don't seem substantial enough for their own threads. I enjoy reading and writing such posts, but I'll refrain from (or post in separate threads) comments like the one above if anyone feels they detract from the enjoyment of the game.

No objection whatsoever. I often find the discussions here more interesting than in other threads on this board. Also, I think we tend to joke around a bit more.

(I should also add, this game wouldn't be anywhere near as fun if our host's taste in comics wasn't so broad. Thanks for the variety, LR.)

[Sir Tim Drake]

I have no objection to the digressions from the game. If any of these discussions gets large enough to merit a separate thread, I can always split them off into their own thread.

[MartinPasko]

I don't mean to offend Mister Pasko with that comment, by the way
Thanks for your kindness, but since I pretty much repudiated the book in an earlier post, no offense taken. I agree with you. And now, back to the game...?

[Rob Allen]

I agree that the little side discussions here are a lot of fun and don't detract from the game.

And it occurs to me that Mr. Pasko is rather lucky in that he can easily find when his name is mentioned. If I search for "Allen" I get a ton of posts about the Flash.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This title took over the numbering from another series


Sorry for the delay - at 9:00AM, I was asked to be at a meeting in Montreal at 1:00 PM.

I was back in Toronto at 6:00 for dinner at my in-laws.

What a modern world we live in!

[Lone Ranger]

P.S. to Lone Ranger and thread regulars: Does anyone find these brief excursions from the actual game objectionable? Sometimes the featured puzzle inspires some comments that don't seem substantial enough for their own threads. I enjoy reading and writing such posts, but I'll refrain from (or post in separate threads) comments like the one above if anyone feels they detract from the enjoyment of the game.


I certainly really enjoy the flow of conversations here and would certainly never discourage it.

I started this game because I was bored one day, and it has certainly grown into a bit of a (loveable) monster. I really like hearing other people's thoughts on particular comics - whether it's the book itself or any personal tales about owning a book etc...

I agree that most of that doesn't really justify separate threads - so I am glad we can all chat in here about various things.

I am actually just really happy that the game and the covers inspire conversation - that's pretty cool.

[Lone Ranger]

(I should also add, this game wouldn't be anywhere near as fun if our host's taste in comics wasn't so broad. Thanks for the variety, LR.)

You're very welcome, Mike.

I just try to keep people on their toes!

My collection is pretty diverse - everything from A Date with Judy to V for Vendetta - so I hope that there's always a little something for everyone.

Over time, I've learned a bit about people's areas of expertise - so I find it particularly challenging to sneak a Neal Adams cover by ROK or an Aparo cover by MWG etc...

[Red Oak Kid]

HINT - This title took over the numbering from another series


Is that code for Charlton?

I don't think Charlton had any photo covers. Don't make me look at Charlton romance books. Please, not that. Anything but that.

[Mike Kuypers]

Is that code for Charlton?

I don't think Charlton had any photo covers. Don't make me look at Charlton romance books. Please, not that. Anything but that.

Could be Gold Key taking over from Dell.

Is your avatar really Rod Serling? Did somebody substitute "funny" cigarets for his regular brand?

[Lone Ranger]

Is that code for Charlton?

I don't think Charlton had any photo covers. Don't make me look at Charlton romance books. Please, not that. Anything but that.

Here is the 4th clue

HINT - Actually, Charlton did eventually published this title after taking it over in 1954 from the Marvelous company that published this particular issue.

[Red Oak Kid]

Your marvelous clue must mean Fawcett since the second clue said it was not a big two book.

[Mike Kuypers]

Your marvelous clue must mean Fawcett since the second clue said it was not a big two book.

Then it must be Sweethearts #93.

[Lone Ranger]

Then it must be Sweethearts #93.

Well done - a very romantic 100 points for Mike K!

This title lived on for another 20 years with Charlton.

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

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This title was cancelled in the 90s

[Rob Allen]

Is your avatar really Rod Serling? Did somebody substitute "funny" cigarets for his regular brand?
That's supposed to be a picture of Rod imitating a gorilla - something he was known for doing at parties. Perhaps after smoking a "funny" cigarette or two; perhaps not.

And ROK's joke about the similarity of our first names is too similar to real life. I work for a big company, and in the last year I've received emails that were intended for other employees named Rod Allen, Rob Allan, and Roy Allen. I'll bet you don't have that problem, Mr. Kuypers!

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Gene Colan, John Buscema and Gil Kane all contributed to this series.

[Bill Angus]

Marvel Fanfare #11

edited to add:

And I should've got that sooner. I thought that looked like Perez by the second clue (and I was even thinking Marvel - which should've really narrowed it down for me given the 80s stipulation), but I couldn't for the life of me place that bright magenta shape. Initially, I was thinking Amethyst or one of the Star Comics line.

[Lone Ranger]

Marvel Fanfare #11

edited to add:

And I should've got that sooner. I thought that looked like Perez by the second clue (and I was even thinking Marvel - which should've really narrowed it down for me given the 80s stipulation), but I couldn't for the life of me place that bright magenta shape. Initially, I was thinking Amethyst or one of the Star Comics line.

That's it! 200 points for Bill

I just picked up the 4-issue Widow arc from this title - not bad, not great.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - This title was cancelled in the 90


NOTE - I will be computer free until Monday evening - have a great weekend, everyone!

[Bill Angus]

That's it! 200 points for Bill

I just picked up the 4-issue Widow arc from this title - not bad, not great.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

I actually bought it when it originally came out - I was a huge Perez fan back then. I thought the arc had an interesting premise, and the first 'chapter' was pretty strong, but it got weaker the further you got into it. Of course... having 'chapter 2' be guest-pencilled (?) by Bob Layton (I think it was Layton), and having a slew of inkers on this (including 1 issue which I think had something like 4 inkers attached) didn't really help it any - especially since this was an inventory story. Though it did have some nice examples of how Perez's covers had evolved (issue 1 was a new cover, IIRC, and 2 & 3 were done back when the pages were pencilled) - and the 4th issue does sport one of Art Adams earliest efforts (a funny aside here - I'm pretty sure Marvel got flack for that cover, too. Apparantly, some people felt that Art shouldn't be allowed to sign his work 'Adams', 'cause some people might think it was Neil - despite the fact that it obviously wasn't. In fact, I think at least one of the complainers even aknowledged that.. but still complained).

[spoon_jenkins]

That's it! 200 points for Bill

I just picked up the 4-issue Widow arc from this title - not bad, not great.

Shoot! I have the arc and missed this one. I didn't see clue 3, but I don't think I don't think I would have gotten it anyway. I agree with both of you about this one. It's just okay. Plus, yeah, it's not really Perez class work, which I guess may be due to the inking.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm back

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It is a DC book

[Marvelguy]

The scan doesn't look clear enough or it is too easy to begin with?

[Ronnigon]

I've got it.

It's the cover for the one-shot issue of Ethel the Aardvark Goes Quantity Surveying.

Only five copies were ever printed off of it, off a makeshift bathtub home printing press in a tin shack in extreme southern Tasmania.

The writer and printer was a web-toed schizophrenic who, after printing the five copies, buried them in various unmarked locations in the Tasmanian jungles. He then covered his entire nude body with boar's blood and ran off into the sea, giggling to himself like a maniac, where he was pulled to shreds by Great White sharks.

Congratulations on finding this very rare issue. Now if you can only drop it into the mouth of a live volcano, my Uncle Bruce's tortured spirit can finally rest in peace.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This series included a hero and a villain who shared names with two Spider-Man villains.

[Red Oak Kid]

Sandman Mystery Theatre 31

[Lone Ranger]

Sandman Mystery Theatre 31

Nice job - 200 points for ROK.

This was my favourite series in the 90s.

The first story arc dealth with a villain called the Tarantula, and of course our hero is Sandman.

Here is the full cover - it wasn't fuzzy, just the mixed media effect.

New one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[RMThompson]

Sandman Mystery Theatre 31


DAMMIT. I looked all throughout Sandman regualr series, because I thought Sandman Mystery Theater was around in 2000....

I was soooo close. Sort of surprised myself.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - More than 2 companies have published this title

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This cover artist also worked as as TV News Anchorman and a Horror Movie Writer/Director.

[RMThompson]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - This cover artist also worked as as TV News Anchorman and a Horror Movie Writer/Director.

The Phantom #48

[RMThompson]

The Phantom #48

I guess I should add Charlton Comics The Phantom #48... just to be safe! :D

[Marvelguy]

That's the book. I looked thru the Phantom series at the top because of the word "The". I totally missed that since it was on the bottom. :mad:

[Lone Ranger]

I guess I should add Charlton Comics The Phantom #48... just to be safe! :D

Nice job - 200 points for RM!

Pat Boyette lived a very interesting life.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - More than one company has published this title

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This comic retells a story first told 40 years earlier.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - One publisher had two volumes of this title in two different formats within the same decade.

[METAROG]

Doc Savage #4 Marvel Magazine series.

[Lone Ranger]

Doc Savage #4 Marvel Magazine series.

That's it! 200 points for ROG.

I believe the Ghost Pirates story first appeared in a mid-30s pulp.

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

[Slam_Bradley]

That's it! 200 points for ROG.

I believe the Ghost Pirates story first appeared in a mid-30s pulp.

Here is the full cover - new one up soon.


That is one ginchy cover.

[Lone Ranger]

That is one ginchy cover.

There's a lot of goodness in those Marvel b&w mags. They were probably taken for granted back in the day, as many had very short runs.

This particular issue has some gorgeous Marie Severin art.

[Bill Angus]

This latest one is driving me crazy. I know I recognize it... but I have no idea from where. :mad:

[T GUy]

The Lone Ranger: I believe the Ghost Pirates story first appeared in a mid-30s pulp.
I believe that Marvel's eight-issue B&W magazine format run of Doc Savage featured all-original stories. They did, however, as I recall, capture the spirit of the 'thirties supersagas extremely well.

Hmmm... the DC... Kubert? Adams Legion?

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This title was cancelled in the 80s

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger:
I believe that Marvel's eight-issue B&W magazine format run of Doc Savage featured all-original stories. They did, however, as I recall, capture the spirit of the 'thirties supersagas extremely well.

You are correct - I misread a Doc Savage chronology that placed this story between some Pulp stories.

[Red Oak Kid]

World's Finest 210.

I could see this scene in my mind from the first clue, but I kept thinking it was a JLA cover.

[RMThompson]

World's Finest 210.

I could see this scene in my mind from the first clue, but I kept thinking it was a JLA cover.

DAMN me too...

I looked through EVERY JLA this afternoon. This damn game's addicting.

[Mike Kuypers]

Cherokee Jack was the first to ID the avatar as Cherokee Jack from the movie "Red Zone Cuba".

All I can say is, I hope your next avatar is Robby the Robot!

[Lone Ranger]

World's Finest 210.

I could see this scene in my mind from the first clue, but I kept thinking it was a JLA cover.

That's it! 300 points for ROK. I had every faith that he'd solve this Adams cover quickly.

Here it is in full - 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]

ROK: World's Finest 210.

I could see this scene in my mind from the first clue, but I kept thinking it was a JLA cover.

Well done. I ran out of ideas after running through every Adventure Comics cover from 366 to 380.

At least I got the right artist and hero... but the LR pulled one of his classic tricks with the extract that said 'Brainiac and Shrinking Violet' to me.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series only stuck around for 1.5 years.

[Lone Ranger]

ROK:

Well done. I ran out of ideas after running through every Adventure Comics cover from 366 to 380.

At least I got the right artist and hero... but the LR pulled one of his classic tricks with the extract that said 'Brainiac and Shrinking Violet' to me.

Actually my 'classic tricks' often result in people searching in a different direction than I thought they would. With this one - I thought people might search through Mystery in Space and Strange Adventures covers - not JLA and Adventure.

[Lone Ranger]

This damn game's addicting.

Thanks - I aim to please.

I guess it's a bit like crack for comic book geeks.

[Mike Kuypers]

Actually my 'classic tricks' often result in people searching in a different direction than I thought they would. With this one - I thought people might search through Mystery in Space and Strange Adventures covers - not JLA and Adventure.

That would have been my starting point, if I had searched.

[RMThompson]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This series only stuck around for 1.5 years.

this is truly the hardest one yet. You've offerend NOTHING in the way of STYLE...

I tried Popeye... lol

[Lone Ranger]

Actually, I think the genre should be fairly obvious and I the muddy grey colour is typical of one particular publisher during this time period (along this one is a little lighter).

Over the course of 1,000 covers, we have had harder covers. Much harder. This one will be solved, some haven't been.

[RMThompson]

Actually, I think the genre should be fairly obvious and I the muddy grey colour is typical of one particular publisher during this time period (along this one is a little lighter).

Over the course of 1,000 covers, we have had harder covers. Much harder. This one will be solved, some haven't been.

Well... since I've been here I mean.:D

[Bill Angus]

That would have been my starting point, if I had searched.

I hit Adventure, Justice League, Superman, Action, DC Comics Presents... forgot all about World's Finest, though. I'm pretty impressed people recognized Adams from that - I was figuring on Giordano, but I thought the penciller was likely Ross Andru or Garcia Lopez for some reason.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Jay Scott Pike and Al Williamson contributed to this series.

[Slam_Bradley]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Jay Scott Pike and Al Williamson contributed to this series.


Frontier Western #7.

[Red Oak Kid]

I hit Adventure, Justice League, Superman, Action, DC Comics Presents... forgot all about World's Finest, though. I'm pretty impressed people recognized Adams from that - I was figuring on Giordano, but I thought the penciller was likely Ross Andru or Garcia Lopez for some reason.

My first guess was Jimmy Olsen 147.

Then I looked at every early 70s DC but WF was last.

You guys aren't going to believe this, but I didn't even realize this was by Adams.:eek:

[Lone Ranger]

Frontier Western #7.

Nice work Slam - 200 points for my favourite Idahoan!

Here is the full Maneely cover - Michi and I were singing his praises just last night.

New one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, here we are at the 400th cover once again - it doesn't seem all that long ago that we rebooted after the last 400 covers.

I think I am going to keep going to 500 this time around. It's a nice, round number.

Here is the first clue

HINT - It is not a Big Two book

[Lone Ranger]

You guys aren't going to believe this, but I didn't even realize this was by Adams.:eek:

Really?

I was actually pretty gunshy about using this one, knowning you'd get it quickly.

I guess those backgrounds don't really scream Adams as much as the principal characters.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[RMThompson]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

I cannot believe im looking through Comic Book Database for some guys ass?

:D

[Ronnigon]

I cannot believe im looking through Comic Book Database for some guys ass?

Maybe it's not his ass. Maybe it's his pectoral, right shoulder, and upper arm.

But then again, I have a hard time figuring out what that diagonal object is. If it's not a shoulder holster, it's a hip holster, and it is, indeed, his ass.

[RMThompson]

Maybe it's not his ass. Maybe it's his pectoral, right shoulder, and upper arm.

But then again, I have a hard time figuring out what that diagonal object is. If it's not a shoulder holster, it's a hip holster, and it is, indeed, his ass.

Its gotta be his rump... and it looks more like a daggers sheath to me.... hence the bubbles on the left. Hes underwater...

that gives me an idea..

[Red Oak Kid]

I cannot believe im looking through Comic Book Database for some guys ass?

:D

You mean there is some other use for the GCD?

I'm pretty sure this is a female booty.

[Bill Angus]

Me too... but I haven't been quite able to place it yet.

[Mike Kuypers]

Four Color #400

And yes, it's a guy. :D

[Lone Ranger]

Four Color #400

And yes, it's a guy. :D

A very proud day in Mike K's career as a butt IDer.

300 points for you.

How did you get to the 'bottom' of this one Mike?

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

[Mike Kuypers]

A very proud day in Mike K's career as a butt IDer.

300 points for you.

How did you get to the 'bottom' of this one Mike?

I never forget an...

No, that's not true. I wish I could say I was clever enough to figure you would commemorate the 400th cover with a #400 issue, but that's not true either. I guessed the outfit belonged to an astronaut ('50s style). And I just happened to remember there were some nice painted space covers in the Four Color series (having searched there a few times in the course of this game). Which only goes to prove if you play this game long enough even the fruitless searches pay off eventually.

Is this cool comic yours, LR?

[Lone Ranger]

Is this cool comic yours, LR?

Sadly, no.

I was trying to find a 400th issue - and not many series have made it that far.

There sure are a lots of great books in that 4 Color series.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - This title was cancelled in the 80s

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - More than one company has published this title

[T GUy]

That's G. I. Combat Issue 267, July 1984, on the GCD here. (http://www.comics.org/coverview.lasso?id=38846&zoom=4)

Sorry that took so long.

[RMThompson]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - More than one company has published this title

I have a feeling Im going to be kicking myself after this one comes out. Im fresh out of ideas!

EDIT:

Yep! I am kicking myself. I knew that DC cut all/most of their war story comics in the 80's, however a quick look at comics-db.com showed that none of SGT ROCK, GI COMBAT nor The Unkown SOlider ever were printed everywhere else...

BUT then I found an image of GI COMBAT by Quality, and was in the midst of looking through these.

Good one!

[Bill Angus]

Well, I knew it was Kubert... but I was looking at licensed stuff. The Impact! line, Doc Savage, The Shadow, The Phantom...

Nice work, TGuy.

[MDG]

Well, I knew it was Kubert... but I was looking at licensed stuff. The Impact! line, Doc Savage, The Shadow, The Phantom...

Me too...I was almost sure it was Doc Savage...
MDG

[T GUy]

Well, I knew it was Kubert... but I was looking at licensed stuff. The Impact! line, Doc Savage, The Shadow, The Phantom...

Nice work, TGuy.

Thank you, Bill. Yeah, I got its Kubertosity from the first clew, but spent some time looking at late Kamandi covers... my instincts were on the right timeframe there, howe'er. It was the combination of the last two hints that led me to G. I. Combat even before looking at the clue. The difference of five hours in T Time and Lone Ranger Time meant that when he posted the second clew I was busy attempting to decipher notes taken during a meeting supposedly concerning the construction of a School but which seemed to involve a pair of goth girls deciding which make-up to wear.

[Lone Ranger]

That's G. I. Combat Issue 267, July 1984, on the GCD here. (http://www.comics.org/coverview.lasso?id=38846&zoom=4)

Sorry that took so long.

That's it! 200 points for T Guy

This is from late the in GI Combat run - Kubert was still cranking out the covers.

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 - Jack Kirby contributed to this title

[Mike Kuypers]

It's either a very attractive woman... or Kraven the Hunter. :)

[spoon_jenkins]

It's either a very attractive woman... or Kraven the Hunter. :)
I was thinking it was Kraven, but I search 60s Kraven appearances for something that matched and came up empty.

[Red Oak Kid]

Funny how this made us all think Spiderman. My first reaction was to look at Romita Spiderman covers. I got to ish 50 before my puter froze up. Gotta get a Mac.

The big hair made me think of Patsy and Heddy, but I don't think the King contributed to that title.

But I think it is definitely an early 60s Marvel.

[T GUy]

ROK, Funny how this made us all think Spiderman.
Is that where I went wrong? I immediately thought 'Hulk.'

With equally empty results...

The big hair made me think of Patsy and Heddy, but I don't think the King contributed to that title.

Nor do I... but I wouldn't be on that...

But I think it is definitely an early 60s Marvel.

Ah. I think it is definitely a late '60s Marvel.

Oh, and Hedy only has one 'd' in her name. Are you sure you are a True Believer?:)

[Red Oak Kid]

I have never claimed to be a True Believer.

DC for me, see.

The first clue made me think Dell painted Tarzan cover.

So obviously I am all over the road on this one.

But those sure look like female Romita shoulders.

And we all know what an expert I am at distinguishing between male and female anatomy.:rolleyes:

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 3rd clue

HINT - Stan Lee edited this book

[spoon_jenkins]

Turns out it is Kraven . . . just missed it the first time.
Amazing Spider-Man #49.

[J'onn J'onzz]

I know this is an old hat question, but I vote for the slightly-off-topic discussions. My fault for not getting on for three weeks then having to read 20 pages. :eek: How did I get by for 3 busy long weeks without Guess the Classic Cover?

[Red Oak Kid]

Turns out it is Kraven . . . just missed it the first time.
Amazing Spider-Man #49.

iquit

I QUIT!

I QUIT!

[spoon_jenkins]

iquit

I QUIT!

I QUIT!
I saw where you said you checked the ASM covers through #50. Kind of crazy that it was staring you right in the face (and me too, as I missed the first time I looked through ASM). Sometimes the color varies between Scott's scans and the ones at GCD, so it doesn't register that I'm looking at the right cover.

[Lone Ranger]

Turns out it is Kraven . . . just missed it the first time.
Amazing Spider-Man #49.

And there you have it!

200 points for spoon.

Here is the full cover.

New one up soon.

[Lone Ranger]

iquit

I QUIT!

I QUIT!

You have to understand how unbelievably entertaining (in a sadistic sort of way) I the discussion re. this cover.

I actually cropped this hoping that people might think it was a hairdo - I was just so glad my intended trick actually worked!

You know - when you look back at old Kraven's outfit - it isn't exactly the manliest costume.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the first clue to the next classic cover

HINT - It has a 10 cent cover price

[Red Oak Kid]

I saw where you said you checked the ASM covers through #50. Kind of crazy that it was staring you right in the face (and me too, as I missed the first time I looked through ASM). Sometimes the color varies between Scott's scans and the ones at GCD, so it doesn't register that I'm looking at the right cover.

In this case, it wasn't the colors that thru me off. The way it was cropped, it looked like the most delicate, feminine, and dainty of female shoulders I have ever seen.

Don't tell Kraven I said that.

[RMThompson]

You have to understand how unbelievably entertaining (in a sadistic sort of way) I the discussion re. this cover.

I actually cropped this hoping that people might think it was a hairdo - I was just so glad my intended trick actually worked!

You know - when you look back at old Kraven's outfit - it isn't exactly the manliest costume.

I learned a VALUABLE lesson today...

Because the other person said they looked through all the Spider Mans, I of course didn't! I did the AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, Tales of SUSPENSE, anything that Kirby and Lee worked on...

except Spider-Man!

lol

[Red Oak Kid]

I learned a VALUABLE lesson today...

Because the other person said they looked through all the Spider Mans, I of course didn't! I did the AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, Tales of SUSPENSE, anything that Kirby and Lee worked on...

except Spider-Man!

lol

You have learned a valuable lesson, grasshopper.

Hang in there. Once you learn the ropes, all will be clear to you.

The game can be intimidating at first, but if you hang in there, it will get easier.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue:

It is not a Big Two book

[benday-dot]

Looks a bit Ditkoesque... maybe old Charleton?

[Mike Kuypers]

Looks a bit Ditkoesque... maybe old Charleton?

But the figure in the foreground looks like a female from a sword-&-sorcery type of comic, which would place it in the '70s. Maybe.

[MDG]

Get Lost #1

MDG

[Mike Kuypers]

Get Lost #1

MDG

Wow, I was really off! Good catch!

[Red Oak Kid]

I was sure it was a 50s horror comic with a Don Heck cover like Horrific or Weird Terror.

[Lone Ranger]

Get Lost #1

MDG

Well done - 300 points for MDG for spotting the MikeRoss Publicastions gem.

From my Infinity Cover collection, natch.

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]

LR... Might I ask if all the covers you post come from scans of your personal comic book collection, or if you grab them off of GCD or some other site? Very impressive.

[Lone Ranger]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in teh 90s

[Lone Ranger]

LR... Might I ask if all the covers you post come from scans of your personal comic book collection, or if you grab them off of GCD or some other site? Very impressive.

Once upon a time - I only used my own covers, but I felt like I was missing some interesting material so I tried finding good online sources.

Nowadays, I'd still say that 9 out of every 10 covers are from my collection (that's probably why you see more 70s Charlton Horror than Timely Captain America:p ).

Those I don't own, I take from another site - rather not mention it so as not to give anyone extra help in answering questions. It is not the GCD, though - as the scans there are not very high quality - so they are fuzzy when you blow them up in order to crop a piece.

[MDG]

Here is the 2nd clue

HINT - It was published in teh 90s

The Heckler #1

MDG

[Lone Ranger]

The Heckler #1

MDG

That's it - 300 points for MDG

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

[Roquefort Raider]

Nexus #15.

That color palette just SCREAMED Steve Rude.

(Man, the guy is so idiosyncratic that one recognizes him by a few colors)!