tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post8543840428531875600..comments2024-03-19T10:41:35.976-05:00Comments on Bronze Age Babies: Ain't a Rubber Mask Big Enough to Hide Those Ears! Detective Comics 407Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-21218357014521726392014-05-26T17:14:46.069-05:002014-05-26T17:14:46.069-05:00Thanks, Prowler!
I, too, was a Marvel zombie as a...Thanks, Prowler!<br /><br />I, too, was a Marvel zombie as a child, but did dabble regularly in Batman, Teen Titans, Green Lantern, the Secret Society of Super-Villains, and of course Superboy and the Legion. But my Marvel buying always dominated my allowance. Karen and I (almost) since the dawn of this blog have known we are Marvel-heavy in our reviewing. We've made a conscious effort to get some DCs into our library of reviews. In fact, just last week I did a check-up and discovered that our library is around 22% non-Marvel. I guess that's not bad, compared to where we began. But I have way more Marvels in my collection than DCs.<br /><br />But thanks again -- that's nice of you to say. Made my day!<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-73835906081272174472014-05-26T16:19:01.483-05:002014-05-26T16:19:01.483-05:00Doug, I know I've mentioned many times that I ...Doug, I know I've mentioned many times that I was the classic Marvel Zombie but I must admit that your enthusiasm for DC shines through in your reviews. A big "Thanks Dude" to you and to Groovy. Thanks to both "youse guys" I've read more DC stuff this year than I've read in my whole life. Today I even pulled out my SHAZAM Treasury Edition and re-read that. I may pull out my Superman's Bicentennial Battles for after dinner.<br /><br />And to echo everyone else on this day, a huge "Thanks" to all those who have not only served but paid the ultimate price for us all.<br /><br />And a personal "thanks" to those GIs that shared their Sgt Rocks, Haunted Tanks and Kamandis with me. <br /><br />The Prowler (wearing his red white and blue underoos today).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-66758626189167390962014-05-26T16:13:50.808-05:002014-05-26T16:13:50.808-05:00Edo, I will work that image into the next one. . ....Edo, I will work that image into the next one. . . ;)<br /><br />As for my day off - it's like any other day - I do research for a living right now as I gear up for going on the tenure track academic job market, and work on academic articles for publication, so I make my own schedule and bill my hours. . . not a big deal to take some time out to make a new header. I like doing it, not like I do it for the money ;)<br /><br />It is not as if I am the life or death kind of doctor. :)<br /><br />Dr. Oyolahttp://themiddlespaces.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-47004824629687213112014-05-26T16:09:05.695-05:002014-05-26T16:09:05.695-05:00Well, I wasn't one of the masthead grumps (or ...Well, I wasn't one of the masthead grumps (or was I?!) but I do like the new one. Great job, Osvaldo.<br />It's not <a href="http://newcomicwednesday.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/liefeldcap-original.jpg" rel="nofollow">this masterpiece</a>, but it'll do ... :oEdo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-48890970909971498192014-05-26T15:39:48.448-05:002014-05-26T15:39:48.448-05:00Oops, I didn't mean to spoil anybody's day...Oops, I didn't mean to spoil anybody's day but that Captain America image looks fantastic - a million times better than that cold, soulless Alex Ross stuff. Thanks Doug and Osvaldo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-45401111121174791542014-05-26T14:38:49.748-05:002014-05-26T14:38:49.748-05:00Garett --
I have another Haney-penned Super Sons ...Garett --<br /><br />I have another Haney-penned Super Sons story in the queue for a solo review. However, having read through a few of those stories I may back out. If I do, I'll switch to the Man-Bat story you suggested. Heck, I may end up doing both and will get a lot of Zany in a short period of time!<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-33014361959128383012014-05-26T14:22:14.618-05:002014-05-26T14:22:14.618-05:00OK, to you masthead grumps, it's been changed....OK, to you masthead grumps, it's been changed. Jazzy Johnny Romita's depiction of Cap from the 1976 Marvel Bicentennial Calendar Bronze Age enough for ya?<br /><br />Many thanks to Osvaldo for dropping everything he was doing <i>on his day off</i> and rigging this up. He's a DOCTOR for crying out loud -- how many days off do you think he gets??<br /><br />It does look awesome, doesn't it? Thanks, Dr. Oyola!<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-65030550592688735862014-05-26T11:48:43.125-05:002014-05-26T11:48:43.125-05:00Great shot of Man-Bat flying on page 4. Adams'...Great shot of Man-Bat flying on page 4. Adams' compositions seem a little off compared to the last issue though--the panel arrangement on page 3 seems awkward, and the camera angles on page 14 could show the action better. The last page looks like it could have more effective compositions and panel shapes too. But, it's a treat to see Neal Adams anyway!<br /><br />You mentioned Bob Haney's writing. Check out Brave and Bold 119 for a cool Batman/Man-Bat teamup with great Jim Aparo art. Garettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-13595336797882938952014-05-26T10:52:19.234-05:002014-05-26T10:52:19.234-05:00All I can say Osvaldo, is there better be some Lie...All I can say Osvaldo, is there better be some Liefeld in that selection, or I'll be seriously miffed!Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-1399402355915752352014-05-26T10:40:42.483-05:002014-05-26T10:40:42.483-05:00The art in this story looks great! I may never ge...The art in this story looks great! I may never get to read these, but like I said Man-Bat reminds me of the Lizard - I may go back and read some Lizard stories today.<br /><br />Speaking of art, I am working on that selection of Aquaman, Venom vs. Carnage and New 52-themed headers like you asked, Doug. ;)Dr. Oyolahttp://themiddlespaces.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-40992568818306803202014-05-26T09:14:49.605-05:002014-05-26T09:14:49.605-05:00Let me first echo David's sentiment toward tho...Let me first echo David's sentiment toward those who serve and to those families who have lost a loved one in service -- my gratitude, a humble "thanks", as well as my condolences.<br /><br />Now, in much less important matters, I guess they say that there's no such thing as bad publicity. I'm not sure that translates to "even negative feedback is feedback". The mastheads that we use, of which there have only been two for the past 6 months or so, were a) created by our resident graphic designer Dr. Osvaldo Oyola and b) contain images that Karen and I think are pretty sweet. Thank you to Edo for defending us, even though we know you're not the biggest Ross fan. That was very nice of you to do that.<br /><br />But let it never be said that we don't consider what floats our readers' boats. I have a large stock of images by John Buscema and other artists. I will petition our pal Osvaldo to see what magic he can work, and maybe you'll see a different masthead in the coming weeks.<br /><br />But sheesh -- I work my butt off on today's post, we have to reorganize the blog over the past two weeks due to trying personal circumstances -- still attempting to make sure we maintain a high level of appeal -- and my Monday starts with a gripe about Silver Age Marvel?<br /><br />It could have been Aquaman...<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-22232876359596804232014-05-26T07:55:34.817-05:002014-05-26T07:55:34.817-05:00Oh, and Doug, I hear you about wishing you still h...Oh, and Doug, I hear you about wishing you still had your Batman Family issues. The last four or five issues in particular (I think I had two of them) were really outstanding, virtually from cover to cover. Unfortunately, it seems like they're pretty hard to find now, especially for a reasonable price.Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-59359465621100029872014-05-26T07:52:25.209-05:002014-05-26T07:52:25.209-05:00Man, Doug, you're really getting me interested...Man, Doug, you're really getting me interested in these stories - more so than I normally would be. Like I said, I had the Power Records book which sort of mashed up all three of these stories, but also - as far as I know - with new material.<br />The Neal Adams Batman book is a bit pricey for me, but I'm now seriously considering that 1984 special edition one-shot that reprints these.<br /><br />And Colin, I can't speak for Karen or Doug, but I think the masthead pics can be explained by the fact that they're both fans of Ross - and hey, it's their blog. And while I would agree that an image by Big John would be more appropriate for a Bronze Age site, there's many other artists I'd pick over Kirby (e.g. Sal Buscema, Neal Adams, Byrne, Perez, Staton...).Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-38309799565609221902014-05-26T07:48:27.073-05:002014-05-26T07:48:27.073-05:00Actually..., ditto what Colin said. Back to a vint...Actually..., ditto what Colin said. Back to a vintage Bronze shot would be nice. <br /><br />As for today, not to hijaak but my humble thanks to all who serve to keep our freedom protected and strong. America is still the strong beacon of freedom and democracy to all who seek it.<br /><br />Very nice story today, like most my recollections of Man-Bat are primarily through the Batman Family back-up stories. Once again, an outstanding Adams cover.david_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218727673816200051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-36312136608753009282014-05-26T07:26:56.138-05:002014-05-26T07:26:56.138-05:00Just out of curiosity I'm wondering what happe...Just out of curiosity I'm wondering what happened to the picture at the top of the home page changing every month? Now it seems to be two alternating Alex Ross pictures - surely John Buscema or Jack Kirby would be more appropriate for a Bronze age blog and the photo-realistic style of Alex Ross is very un-Bronze age. Just saying :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com