Feb. 1946: The second comic book appearance of Little Lulu—entirely written and drawn by John Stanley—Four Color #97. This issue marked the first appearance of Tubby’s gang, all created by Stanley (who had renamed Marge Buell’s Joe as Tubby in the first Little Lulu comic, Four Color #74).
House of Secrets #125 November 1974 Cover artist: Luis Dominguez
Dominguez produced many covers for DC comics in the 1970's, particularly on their mystery/horror line, as well as on westerns such as Jonah Hex. While not as dynamic as more prolific artists such as Neal Adams or Bernie Wrightson, Dominguez did his share of stunning images, such as this one...
Luis Dominguez Fun Fact: It was Dominguez who helped his fellow Argentine José Luis García-López get his samples seen by editors at DC comics when José moved to America in 1974.
In honor of the Dr. Strange Spotlight that Chris and Adam just did on the podcast, I thought I'd share a few Dr. Strange covers.
If anyone else is interested in playing along, what was the first Dr. Strange comic you owned? Or some fave Dr. Strange covers?
For me, this wasn't the first Dr. Strange comic I owned, but it was the first place I read his origin, along with two of his older stories -- Origins of Marvel Comics. I dug out my own copy for this scan!
Cover by John Romita, Sr. (as best I could find/tell):
The covers for the three stories contained therein (From Strange Tales #110, #115, and #155) didn't feature Dr. Strange on the cover... so instead I'll add the first issue I bought off the stands that featured Doctor Strange...which was actually a Defenders issue...and ALSO didn't have him on the cover (other than in the trade dress)...
Defenders #5 with pencils by Sal Buscema and inks by John Verpoorten
Here's agreat cover I just came across. Have never seen any of this series before! This is Adventures into Weird Worlds #25, from 1954. Art by Joe Maneely. " />
Mar. 1946: I don't know the cover artist, but it's probably someone who worked for the Terrytoons animation studio (based in New Rochelle, N.Y.) rather than an Atlas artist. Regardless, it's a very well drawn cover with a nice color job and a nice composition, and it didn't have much in the way of competition.
The earliest issue of Strange Tales I owned that cover-featured Doctor Strange was Strange Tales #121 -- though I didn't buy it off the stands. I picked it up at a flea market that my dad took me to, where I picked up a slew of great, older books...
Cover by Jack Kirby with inks by Sol Brodsky (upper image); Steve Ditko (bottom image)
The Flintstones #33 April 1966 Cover art: No art/story credits given, although I am guessing Harvey Eisenberg. Perhaps @nweathington has some insight?
Gold Key turned up the awesome factor with their April 1966 issue of The Flintstones #33 by adding not only Frankenstein's monster and Dracula, but also the Wolf Man and The Mummy!
The Flintstones #33 April 1966 Cover art: No art/story credits given, although I am guessing Harvey Eisenberg. Perhaps @nweathington has some insight?
Gold Key turned up the awesome factor with their April 1966 issue of The Flintstones #33 by adding not only Frankenstein's monster and Dracula, but also the Wolf Man and The Mummy!
I don't think it's Eisenberg. Eisenberg died in 1965, plus the poses aren't quite as expressive as Eisenberg’s usual work—though, admittedly, I haven't read much of his ’60s work, which was less detailed than his earlier work. But it's probably someone purposefully imitating his style.
The Flintstones #33 April 1966 Cover art: No art/story credits given, although I am guessing Harvey Eisenberg. Perhaps @nweathington has some insight?
Gold Key turned up the awesome factor with their April 1966 issue of The Flintstones #33 by adding not only Frankenstein's monster and Dracula, but also the Wolf Man and The Mummy!
I don't think it's Eisenberg. Eisenberg died in 1965, plus the poses aren't quite as expressive as Eisenberg’s usual work—though, admittedly, I haven't read much of his ’60s work, which was less detailed than his earlier work. But it's probably someone purposefully imitating his style.
Of course. Thanks for the speedy and insightful response.
@TheOriginalGMan Yeah, I love all the Treasury-sized books! I just picked up two DC ones as gifts for my nephews at Baltimore Comic Con. Maybe I can post those covers tonight.
@TheOrginialGMan Here's the covers of the two treasuries I picked up for my nephews recently. I had the first one when I was a kid, but never had the second...
Pencils and inks by Dick Giordano
Pencils by Carmine Infantino (layout); Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and by Bob Oksner
@TheOrginialGMan Here's the covers of the two treasuries I picked up for my nephews recently. I had the first one when I was a kid, but never had the second...
Pencils and inks by Dick Giordano
Pencils by Carmine Infantino (layout); Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and by Bob Oksner
Marvel Treasury Edition #2 "The Fantastic Four" (Dec 1974) was my favorite Treasury Edition when I was a kid, primarily because of the back cover, which I thought was so cool looking. Something about it just grabbed me:
Here's the front as well:
Comic Vine says John Romita was the cover artist, and I think he did both the front and the back.
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Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror #4
September 1998
Cover: Matt Groening, Bill Morrison, Nathan Kane
November 1974
Cover artist: Luis Dominguez
Dominguez produced many covers for DC comics in the 1970's, particularly on their mystery/horror line, as well as on westerns such as Jonah Hex. While not as dynamic as more prolific artists such as Neal Adams or Bernie Wrightson, Dominguez did his share of stunning images, such as this one...
House of Mystery #239
March 1974
If anyone else is interested in playing along, what was the first Dr. Strange comic you owned? Or some fave Dr. Strange covers?
For me, this wasn't the first Dr. Strange comic I owned, but it was the first place I read his origin, along with two of his older stories -- Origins of Marvel Comics. I dug out my own copy for this scan!
Cover by John Romita, Sr. (as best I could find/tell):
The covers for the three stories contained therein (From Strange Tales #110, #115, and #155) didn't feature Dr. Strange on the cover... so instead I'll add the first issue I bought off the stands that featured Doctor Strange...which was actually a Defenders issue...and ALSO didn't have him on the cover (other than in the trade dress)...
Defenders #5 with pencils by Sal Buscema and inks by John Verpoorten
Eternity, the Ancient One, and Nightmare, along with Colan artwork and cover art. Been a fan of the Sorcerer Supreme ever since.
This is Adventures into Weird Worlds #25, from 1954. Art by Joe Maneely.
Cover by Jack Kirby with inks by Sol Brodsky (upper image); Steve Ditko (bottom image)
X-Men #40
January 1968
Cover: George Tuska & Sam Rosen
April 1966
Cover art: No art/story credits given, although I am guessing Harvey Eisenberg. Perhaps @nweathington has some insight?
Gold Key turned up the awesome factor with their April 1966 issue of The Flintstones #33 by adding not only Frankenstein's monster and Dracula, but also the Wolf Man and The Mummy!
Monster Squad!
I love this cover with Frank Brunner pencils and inks.
Frank Brunner pencils and inks.
Pencils and inks by Dick Giordano
Pencils by Carmine Infantino (layout); Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and by Bob Oksner
Here's the front as well:
Comic Vine says John Romita was the cover artist, and I think he did both the front and the back.
@nweathington too funny, but you better believe I am reading them both before they're "gifted". ;)
In May 1976, I was a HUGE Tomb of Dracula fan, so when the title crossed over with Doctor Strange, I was ALL over this one.
Beautiful cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer....
And here's the corresponding (first) part of the crossover, by the same talented art team: