The next book I got was another Famous First Edition, this one of WHIZ COMICS #2, the first appearance of Captain Marvel. The cover isn’t a perfect replica, though–DC had to remove the cover copy “Gangway for Captain Marvel” because of Marvel’s trademark on the Captain Marvel name. The whole issue is a crude but not … Continue reading BHOC: FAMOUS 1st EDITION #F-4
Very nice color, and a good diagonal vector for the action.
Man, is this creepy. Good use of spotted blacks.
Just the fact that this is Superman knocking out Superman is enough to make you buy the comic. The cheering heroes just put it over the top.
Nice color and good emotionalism.
Some striking, painterly color on this one.
It’s difficult for me to recall in these days where not a week goes by that I don’t read dozens and dozens of comics, but as a child, getting a new comic was a rare and wonderful thing. My regular purchases of ACTION COMICS, the only true monthly I was following, give a good indication … Continue reading BHOC: ACTION COMICS #439
A super-clever concept.
Not even the logo can save Superman here.
All of the text does it no favors, but this is a cool, creepy shot of a dynamic Batman.
