Tuesday, 14 May 2019

The Charlton Art of Jim Aparo (Selected short stories)

The Charlton Art of Jim Aparo 

Now this is a real treat if you like Jim Aparo (yet ANOTHER talent who gets short-shifted by "fandom at large").... a nice little collection i put together of some of his earliest
 pro work at Charlton.


Written by Steve Skeates or Joe Gill, i don't think there's a stinker in the bunch. Just look at that panel above.... no wonder Neal Adams pounced on any of Jim's work he saw in the late 60's... 
talent can recognize talent, that's for sure.


The stand-out has to be this one though..... the infamous "Best of all Possible Worlds".


i also really like the tone of these stories he did with Skeates..... 
dig that dialogue from Dr Graves.....
... and if you like it spooky Western style, then you'll enjoy "Water, Water, Everywhere..."
 Me? i like 'em all!.

By hyperdave (datajunkieblogspot.com)


Content: 

THE CAT from DOCTOR GRAVES #4

THE BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORDS    from DOCTOR GRAVES #5

THE MIST from DOCTOR GRAVES #5

THE BIG DEAL from STRANGE SUSPENSE #2

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE   from GHOSTLY TALES #66

PLACE OF HONOR from DOCTOR GRAVES #17

A HOUSE WITH A DIFFERENT VIEW  from GHOSTLY TALES #67

55 pages







Link⇲⇲

Friday, 10 May 2019

Rocky Lane Western (#56 – #87) 1954 –1959 Complete Series [Charlton Comics Collection ]


1954 Series

Publisher: Charlton
Publication Dates: February 1954 – November 1959
Number of Issues Published: 32 (#56 – #87)
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was ongoing
Publication Type: magazine
 Pages 36     Indicia Frequency ?

Numbering continues from Rocky Lane Western (Fawcett, 1949 series) #55



Authors: 

Script
Bill Alexander, Joe Gill ?, 

Pencils
Dick Giordano (signed), Frank Bolle, Ralph Carlson, Charles Nicholas, 
Bill Fraccio, Bill Molno, 

Inks
Vince Alascia (signed), Frank Bolle, Ralph Carlson, 
Sal Trapani ?,  Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio,  Tony Tallarico, 

Colors
?

Letters
Charlotte Jetter ?, Ralph Carlson, Jon D'Agostino, 
Sal Trapani ?,   Ray Burzon ?, 








Links: Rocky Lane Western  (#56 – #87)⇲⇲

Thursday, 9 May 2019

Desperado (#01 – #08) 1948 – 1949 - Complete Series



Publisher: Lev Gleason
Publication Dates: June-July 1948 – February 1949
Number of Issues Published: 8 (#1 – #8)
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was ongoing
Publication Type: magazine
Pages 36 Indicia     Frequency bi-monthly

Numbering continues with Black Diamond Western (Lev Gleason, 1949 series) #9






Authors: 

Script
Claude Moore, 
Pencils
Mike Roy ?, Charles Biro (signed), Al Bare, Fred Guardineer (signed), 
Claude Moore, Fred Kida ?, 
Inks
John Belfi ?, Charles Biro (signed), Al Bare, Fred Guardineer (signed), 
Claude Moore, Fred Kida ?, 

Information thanks to the Grand Comic Database















Link:  (#01 – #08)⇲⇲

Monday, 6 May 2019

Victory Comics (#v01#01 – #04) 1941 Hillman - Complete Series


 Victory Comics

Publisher: Hillman
Publication Dates: August 1941 – December 1941
Number of Issues Published: 4 (#v1#1 – #4)
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U.S.
Binding: Saddle-Stitched
Pages 68      Indicia Frequency ?

Authors:

Script
Bill Everett (signed), Nathaniel Nitkin (credited), Gilbert James, 
Jack Warren [as Jack A. Warren] (signed), Joseph Piazza (signed), Malcolm Kildale (signed), 

Pencils
Bill Everett (signed), Edd Ashe, Jr. [as Edmund Ashe, Jr.] (signed), 
Jack Warren [as Jack A. Warren] (signed), Emil Gershwin (signed), Malcolm Kildale (signed), 
Harry Anderson [as Anderson] (signed), 
Inks

Bill Everett (signed), Edd Ashe, Jr. [as Edmund Ashe, Jr.] (signed), 
Jack Warren [as Jack A. Warren] (signed), Emil Gershwin (signed), 
Harry Anderson [as Anderson] (signed), Malcolm Kildale (signed), 

Colors : ?

Letters:   Bill Everett




Some characters :

The Conqueror

Name: The Conqueror 
A.K.A. n/a
Secret ID. Unknown
Type Costumed Hero
Affiliation/Team None
1st Appearance Victory Comics #1
Year 1941
Publisher Hillman Periodicals
Country of origin USA

This unnamed adventurer fought the Axis during WW2. He had no superpowers, but did use guns.

Spade of the Secret Service

Name Spade of the Secret Service
A.K.A. n/a
Secret ID. Unknown
Type Non Costumed Hero
Affiliation/Team None
1st Appearance Victory Comics #1
Year 1941
Publisher Hillman Periodicals
Country of origin USA

Known only as ‘Spade’, the true identity of this agent of a hundred faces and a thousand tricks is a mystery. He’s also the smasher of a hundred counterfeiters – preserver of the life of more than one president. The symbol of his vengeance, the Ace of Spades, strikes terror to the hearts of wrong doers.

Information thanks to the Grand Comic Database and Wikipedia







Link:  Victory Comics (#v01#01 – #04)

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Walt Disney Showcase 01-54 (1970-80) Gold Key - Western [Complete Series]


























Walt Disney Showcase
Western, 1970 Series

Publication Dates:  October 1970 - January 1980
Number of Issues Published:  54 (#01 - #54)
Color:  Color cover; color interior
Dimensions:
Standard Modern Age US Size:Paper Stock:
newsprint Binding:
saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Publication Type: magazine
Pages 36 Indicia Frequency Quarterly

Authors: 

Script
Mary Roth (screen story); Arthur Julian (screenplay); Mary Carey (adaptation),
Pencils
Dan Spiegle, Frank McSavage, Pete Alvarado,
Inks
Dan Spiegle, Frank McSavage, Bill Wright,
Colors
?(Western Publishing Production Shop),
Letters
Bill Spicer, Frank McSavage, Bill Wright








 



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