Perhaps as early as issue #19, but definitely by issue #25, Bob Haney took over the writing duties on Aquaman from Jack Miller. He would remain the writer through issue #39, with Nick Cardy as the artist, after which new editor Dick Giordano brought in his former Charlton freelancers Steve Skeates and Jim Aparo to be the creative team.
What If...? #13 February 1978 Cover by John Buscema and Ernie Chan
A precursor of the now infamous “Days of Future Past” Uncanny X-Men #141 cover which came 3 years later, this cover art completely evokes the mood and feel of the story within - check out the partially obscured Star Wars poster on the right. Throwing Conan the Barbarian into the modern day (1977 to be exact) was a source of nigh-unending amusement and we have Roy Thomas, John Buscema and Ernie Chan to thank for this goofy masterpiece, which answers the burning question of “What If Conan the Barbarian Walked the Earth Today?”
Another year, another crazy character creation. Showcase #66 (Jan.-Feb. 1967) introduced B’wana Beast, created by Haney and artist Mike Sekowsky (though it may have been Sekowsky’s original idea). Cover art by Sekowsky, inked by Joe Giella.
Bob Haney’s two-and-a-half-year run on Aquaman ended with issue #39 (May-June 1968) with a cover by Nick Cardy. Not to worry, he still had Teen Titans, Metamorpho, Brave & the Bold, Blackhawk, and the occasional fill-in story to keep him busy.
Adventures of Captain Marvel 18 December 1942 CC Beck Inspired by the latest set of Spotlight episodes from @Adam_Murdough
According to Adam, Beck was not altogether pleased with this cover after the fact as he always believed realism or near realism in comics was less than ideal - I would disagree in this case.
Star Trek #6 (Gold Key) December, 1969 Photo cover image of Leonard Nimoy Interior art by Alberto Giolitti
Pop culture lost one of its most iconic personalities last Friday (Stardate 47634.44) when nerdom’s beloved Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy, transported to that big Alpha/Omega quadrant in the sky.
Secret Wars #10 (of 12) February 1985 Cover by Mike Zeck & Terry Austin
With the new Secret Wars event coming in May (and in the latest issue of Previews), I thought I'd post one of my favorite covers from the original ground-breaking series. In this issue, "Death to the Beyonder," Doctor Doom powers up his suit in order to contain the power of Galactus. But while having the powers of Galactus would be enough for any other mortal, for Doom it's just a stepping stone to gaining the power of the Beyonder himself - and he succeeds!
But at the same time Haney lost Aquaman to another creative team, Metamorpho was canceled with issue #17 (Mar.-Apr. 1968), cover art by Jack Sparling. Just like that, he was now down to three bi-monthly titles and some random fill-in stories for the anthology books.
Secret Wars #10 (of 12) February 1985 Cover by Mike Zeck & Terry Austin
With the new Secret Wars event coming in May (and in the latest issue of Previews), I thought I'd post one of my favorite covers from the original ground-breaking series. In this issue, "Death to the Beyonder," Doctor Doom powers up his suit in order to contain the power of Galactus. But while having the powers of Galactus would be enough for any other mortal, for Doom it's just a stepping stone to gaining the power of the Beyonder himself - and he succeeds!
Secret Wars #10 (of 12) February 1985 Cover by Mike Zeck & Terry Austin
With the new Secret Wars event coming in May (and in the latest issue of Previews), I thought I'd post one of my favorite covers from the original ground-breaking series. In this issue, "Death to the Beyonder," Doctor Doom powers up his suit in order to contain the power of Galactus. But while having the powers of Galactus would be enough for any other mortal, for Doom it's just a stepping stone to gaining the power of the Beyonder himself - and he succeeds!
And then blogs about it.
LOL That's some classic "pot-stirring" right there @WetRats
But at the same time Haney lost Aquaman to another creative team, Metamorpho was canceled with issue #17 (Mar.-Apr. 1968), cover art by Jack Sparling. Just like that, he was now down to three bi-monthly titles and some random fill-in stories for the anthology books.
I remember being quite annoyed when Metamorpho was cancelled, though, of course, we didn't know that until months afterwards -- that last issue ended on a cliffhanger, and was never addressed again when the series was slowly resurrected as a back-up in other comics.
With two titles off his to-do list, Haney went back to doing more war stories for the anthologies, though more often than not, DC would simply reprint one of his many stories from the ’50s. But then he was given the “Unknown Soldier” feature in Star Spangled War Stories, starting with issue #155 (Feb.-Mar. 1971), wherein he created the African-American Sgt. Chat Noir as part of the supporting cast.
But I'm going with the cover to Haney’s second issue, #156 (Apr.-May 1971), with art by Joe Kubert, for the obvious reason.
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Here's Aquaman #25, with a cover by Nick Cardy.
Cover art by Bill Everett
King Kirby in 1976
February 1978
Cover by John Buscema and Ernie Chan
A precursor of the now infamous “Days of Future Past” Uncanny X-Men #141 cover which came 3 years later, this cover art completely evokes the mood and feel of the story within - check out the partially obscured Star Wars poster on the right. Throwing Conan the Barbarian into the modern day (1977 to be exact) was a source of nigh-unending amusement and we have Roy Thomas, John Buscema and Ernie Chan to thank for this goofy masterpiece, which answers the burning question of “What If Conan the Barbarian Walked the Earth Today?”
October, 1977
Cover Artists Dick Dillin & Joe Rubinstein
Just loving the CW Flash tv series right now, and with convention season is coming, I felt this was appropriate selection today.
Rogues must be terrible promoters.
it's such a unique costume design and kick ass cover
i'm really curios if the story is good!
The design is stunning.
I'm reading the Spider-Man books in trade, so I haven't even met the character yet.
December 1942
CC Beck
Inspired by the latest set of Spotlight episodes from @Adam_Murdough
According to Adam, Beck was not altogether pleased with this cover after the fact as he always believed realism or near realism in comics was less than ideal - I would disagree in this case.
December, 1969
Photo cover image of Leonard Nimoy
Interior art by Alberto Giolitti
Pop culture lost one of its most iconic personalities last Friday (Stardate 47634.44) when nerdom’s beloved Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy, transported to that big Alpha/Omega quadrant in the sky.
More on this particular issue here
February 1985
Cover by Mike Zeck & Terry Austin
With the new Secret Wars event coming in May (and in the latest issue of Previews), I thought I'd post one of my favorite covers from the original ground-breaking series. In this issue, "Death to the Beyonder," Doctor Doom powers up his suit in order to contain the power of Galactus. But while having the powers of Galactus would be enough for any other mortal, for Doom it's just a stepping stone to gaining the power of the Beyonder himself - and he succeeds!
LOL
That's some classic "pot-stirring" right there @WetRats
But I'm going with the cover to Haney’s second issue, #156 (Apr.-May 1971), with art by Joe Kubert, for the obvious reason.