Spectacular Spider-man v2 #50 - Frank Miller cover

Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-man v2 #50, 1981 - This well-designed cover places multiple figures in just the right places to convey depth. The duality of Peter Parker and Spider-man is a technique Frank Miller (and others) used often and works well in this case. For a commemoration of Spectacular Spider-man's 50th issue, one could do far worse. Other artists in this issue include John Romita Jr. and Jim Mooney. This is number 5 of 12 Spectacular Spider-man issues with Miller art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Miller or Spectacular Spider-man issues. See also this blog's Miller checklist.
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Miller cover pencils ( Josef Rubinstein inks) = ***
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Brave and the Bold #84 - Neal Adams art & cover, non-attributed Joe Kubert art

Brave and the Bold #84, 1969 - Told in flashback, the Batman recalls being in London during World War Two and his first encounter with Sgt. Rock. Neal Adams' pieta-inspired cover is clearly designed for shock value. His interior pages are better, although the sequencing on the first few pages could be clearer. Overall, his pencils and inks are exquisite. Throughout the story, panels featuring Sgt. Rock and company look suspiciously similar to Joe Kubert's style. The soldiers' surge toward a Nazi tank on page 19 is the strongest evidence of Kubert's hand. This is number 8 of 17 Brave and the Bold issues with Adams art and/or covers (not including reprints). See today's posts or more Adams, Kubert or Brave and the Bold issues. See also this blog's Adams checklist, Top 10 Adams comics or Kubert checklist.
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Adams cover pencils and inks = ***
“The Angel, the Rock, and the Cowl” Adams story pencils and inks, Joe Kubert partial inks 24 pages = ***
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Classics Illustrated v2 #56 / Toilers of the Sea - Angelo Torres art

Classics Illustrated v2 #56 / Toilers of the Sea, 1966 - During the 1960s, Classics Illustrated re-published most of their earliest issues with new writing and art. Toilers of the Sea was among these new adaptations, featuring artwork by Angelo Torres. In his days at EC and Atlas, the artist used a Frazetta-esque approach. Here he has clearly evolved into a more mature, realistic style. Victor Hugo's novel is exquisitely and beautifully drawn, a stark contrast to the earlier primitive version. The era of seafaring is faithfully portrayed from the proud sailing ships to the period clothing and interiors. Despite the cumbersome length of forty-five pages, Torres maintains a high standard of quality in one of his finest works. This is number 1 of 2 Classics Illustrated issues with Torres art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Torres or Classics Illustrated issues. See also this blog's Angelo Torres checklist.
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Torres story pencils and inks 45 pages = *****
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Astonishing Tales #2 - Jack Kirby, Wally Wood art

Astonishing Tales #2 featuring Ka-Zar and Dr. Doom, 1970 - Ka-Zar arrives in New York City, his savagery standing out among the populace. Jack Kirby does a nice job with the opening splash, emphasizing the contrast in a bustling hotel lobby. Inexplicably, Ka-Zar's face has been modified by another artist on pages 4-5, breaking consistency. In the second feature, Dr. Doom's android runs amok in his own country of Latveria. Wally Wood's efforts are initially stiff, but improves as the story progresses. His action scenes attract the most interest, especially the Doomsman's head-on collision with a tank (page 5). Other artists in this issue include John Buscema (cover). The interior page above is by Kirby. This is number 2 of 2 Astonishing Tales issues with Kirby art and/or coversand number 2 of 4 Astonishing Tales issues with Wood art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Kirby, Wood, Astonishing Tales or Ka-zar issues. See also this blog's Wood checklist.
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"Frenzy on the Fortieth Floor" Kirby story pencils (Sam Grainger inks) 10 pages = ***
"Revolution" Wood story pencils and inks 10 pages = ***
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My Love - comic series checklist

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My Love v1
Marvel
1949-50

1
2-4

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My Love v2
Marvel
1969-76

1
2-4
5-10
11-19
20 - Jim Starlin art
21,22
23 - Jim Steranko reprint
24-30
31-39

Special 1

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