Silver Surfer Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 But where are all the Adventures into Weird Workd 22's Not in my collection! I know you guys are thinking high grade copies but I am happy to have a copy - Nice colors on that copy, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Very nice! I think it's just a hard to find issue in HG. To be honest, I don't think of it as one of Everett's best efforts. The large use of black ink makes for a muddy appearance and the nondescript building tops leave me with an overall "rushed" feeling to this cover. Not that I would turn down a chance to own this issue, I just feel he has better covers compared to this. You might feel differently if you had a pretty copy in your hand Jay (no offense Scrooge I love all copies and you have a great one). I like it for all the reasons you may not Jay. Some of Everett's more favored covers verge on realism where he tried to depict supernatural/horrific things as they may have actually appeared. Here he went the other way and it looks almost cartoonish and for this reason I like it. There really isn't anything like it. Edited December 22, 2015 by Johnny545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 You might feel differently if you had a pretty copy in your hand Jay (no offense Scrooge I love all copies and you have a great one). I wouldn't be offended. The scan speaks for itself. I uploaded it so we could see the cover and discuss it and it did that. It's not nearly my favorite Everett cover but it's intriguing for the cheekiness of it. Ultimately, it does not carry much horror since there is no sense of dread (compare that to those done by Heath which tend to happen at the moment of encounter or right before while this one takes place (sadly) after) and I agree with Jayman that the background is weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Very nice! I think it's just a hard to find issue in HG. To be honest, I don't think of it as one of Everett's best efforts. The large use of black ink makes for a muddy appearance and the nondescript building tops leave me with an overall "rushed" feeling to this cover. Not that I would turn down a chance to own this issue, I just feel he has better covers compared to this. You might feel differently if you had a pretty copy in your hand Jay (no offense Scrooge I love all copies and you have a great one). I like it for all the reasons you may not Jay. Some of Everett's more favored covers verge on realism where he tried to depict supernatural/horrific things as they may have actually appeared. Here he went the other way and it looks almost cartoonish and for this reason I like it. There really isn't anything like it. As printed, it's not among my favorite Everett's. I'm sure, however, the original art would better reveal Everett's inks and would look far more impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 But where are all the Adventures into Weird Workd 22's Not in my collection! I know you guys are thinking high grade copies but I am happy to have a copy - I would be happy with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Corgi Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Very nice! I think it's just a hard to find issue in HG. To be honest, I don't think of it as one of Everett's best efforts. The large use of black ink makes for a muddy appearance and the nondescript building tops leave me with an overall "rushed" feeling to this cover. Not that I would turn down a chance to own this issue, I just feel he has better covers compared to this. You might feel differently if you had a pretty copy in your hand Jay (no offense Scrooge I love all copies and you have a great one). I like it for all the reasons you may not Jay. Some of Everett's more favored covers verge on realism where he tried to depict supernatural/horrific things as they may have actually appeared. Here he went the other way and it looks almost cartoonish and for this reason I like it. There really isn't anything like it. As printed, it's not among my favorite Everett's. I'm sure, however, the original art would better reveal Everett's inks and would look far more impressive. The two figures look like a seperate piece of art that was enlarged (perhaps from the interior story? )... and cut out , then pasted over the landscape/buildings which were clearly rendered in the more traditional Bill E fine ink lines.... Superior and Toby used to enlarge I terior panels and reuse them for covers all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Very nice! I think it's just a hard to find issue in HG. To be honest, I don't think of it as one of Everett's best efforts. The large use of black ink makes for a muddy appearance and the nondescript building tops leave me with an overall "rushed" feeling to this cover. Not that I would turn down a chance to own this issue, I just feel he has better covers compared to this. You might feel differently if you had a pretty copy in your hand Jay (no offense Scrooge I love all copies and you have a great one). I like it for all the reasons you may not Jay. Some of Everett's more favored covers verge on realism where he tried to depict supernatural/horrific things as they may have actually appeared. Here he went the other way and it looks almost cartoonish and for this reason I like it. There really isn't anything like it. As printed, it's not among my favorite Everett's. I'm sure, however, the original art would better reveal Everett's inks and would look far more impressive. The two figures look like a seperate piece of art that was enlarged (perhaps from the interior story? )... and cut out , then pasted over the landscape/buildings which were clearly rendered in the more traditional Bill E fine ink lines.... Superior and Toby used to enlarge I terior panels and reuse them for covers all the time. Given that it's signed by Everett, I don't think it likely to be a paste-up. His inking is so fine that the amount of reduction for printing results in a considerable loss of detail for the two main figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Very nice! I think it's just a hard to find issue in HG. To be honest, I don't think of it as one of Everett's best efforts. The large use of black ink makes for a muddy appearance and the nondescript building tops leave me with an overall "rushed" feeling to this cover. Not that I would turn down a chance to own this issue, I just feel he has better covers compared to this. You might feel differently if you had a pretty copy in your hand Jay (no offense Scrooge I love all copies and you have a great one). I like it for all the reasons you may not Jay. Some of Everett's more favored covers verge on realism where he tried to depict supernatural/horrific things as they may have actually appeared. Here he went the other way and it looks almost cartoonish and for this reason I like it. There really isn't anything like it. As printed, it's not among my favorite Everett's. I'm sure, however, the original art would better reveal Everett's inks and would look far more impressive. The two figures look like a seperate piece of art that was enlarged (perhaps from the interior story? )... and cut out , then pasted over the landscape/buildings which were clearly rendered in the more traditional Bill E fine ink lines.... Superior and Toby used to enlarge I terior panels and reuse them for covers all the time. Given that it's signed by Everett, I don't think it likely to be a paste-up. His inking is so fine that the amount of reduction for printing results in a considerable loss of detail for the two main figures. I agree that the sig is a good indication that this was not a paste up. As I said earlier, I'm not a fan of the rushed looking cross hatching on the buildings. A part of the overall Everett charm is his attention to detail in every aspect of his inking. This one falls a bit short I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Very nice! I think it's just a hard to find issue in HG. To be honest, I don't think of it as one of Everett's best efforts. The large use of black ink makes for a muddy appearance and the nondescript building tops leave me with an overall "rushed" feeling to this cover. Not that I would turn down a chance to own this issue, I just feel he has better covers compared to this. You might feel differently if you had a pretty copy in your hand Jay (no offense Scrooge I love all copies and you have a great one). I like it for all the reasons you may not Jay. Some of Everett's more favored covers verge on realism where he tried to depict supernatural/horrific things as they may have actually appeared. Here he went the other way and it looks almost cartoonish and for this reason I like it. There really isn't anything like it. As printed, it's not among my favorite Everett's. I'm sure, however, the original art would better reveal Everett's inks and would look far more impressive. Any chance you have a nice copy of this one AS? Would love to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Got this in yesterday. Not the greatest stories, but I love the cover illus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen James Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Got this in yesterday. Not the greatest stories, but I love the cover illus! Very nice, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 After over 15 years of being buried in a box, I finally found my copy of Ken Shannon #3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) After over 15 years of being buried in a box, I finally found my copy of Ken Shannon #3 Ken Shannons kicks GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Edited January 1, 2016 by jimjum12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 After over 15 years of being buried in a box, I finally found my copy of Ken Shannon #3 Ken Shannons kick GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Worth the wait beautiful copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen James Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 After over 15 years of being buried in a box, I finally found my copy of Ken Shannon #3 Ken Shannons kick GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Worth the wait beautiful copy. Very pretty copy! There are some great covers in that run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 That's a great looking copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Oh how I love this cover...... maybe from growing up on the edge of a swamp..... plus I always liked blondes GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Oh how I love this cover...... maybe from growing up on the edge of a swamp..... plus I always liked blondes GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Nice pick up, and a skeleton cover to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Here's a couple Marvel Tales and Astonishing I picked up fairly recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Pate1979 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 one of my faves! that is a GREAT copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
