Baker's Best Covers (Top 10) 6 6

[Sqeggs]

[comicnoir]

4 hours ago, Sqeggs said:

Let's see if this scan is larger.

I don't see the reason for a slabbed copy since the cover is such a  and the only reason to own it is the Baker interior.

 

[29dukedog]

Another really good Baker cover that usually slips my mind is Zago 4.  That's because I only have a very low grade copy, and I've never scanned it.  Tony...?

[comicnoir]

37 minutes ago, 29dukedog said:

Another really good Baker cover that usually slips my mind is Zago 4.  That's because I only have a very low grade copy, and I've never scanned it.  Tony...?

Even though my name is not Tony, I will grant your request.

[Ricksneatstuff]

5 hours ago, Sqeggs said:

Probably not a Top 10 cover for me, but another one with a lot going on in the background.

That's my favorite of the Canteen Kate covers. Very nice. His collage work is always fun.

[comicnoir]

Just now, Ricksneatstuff said:

That's my favorite of the Canteen Kate covers. Very nice. His collage work is always fun.

I agree. And her pose is terrific with great legs.

[29dukedog]

21 minutes ago, comicnoir said:

Even though my name is not Tony, I will grant your request.

That's the one.  Thanks, Ron.  Nice copy, too!

[comicnoir]

2 minutes ago, 29dukedog said:

That's the one.  Thanks, Ron.  Nice copy, too!

[path4play]

2 hours ago, comicnoir said:

Not sure how I forgot about one the top favorites in my whole collection.  For some reason, I don't think of it as Baker, although it is cited as such in GCD.

Edited February 24, 2017 by path4play

[Ricksneatstuff]

10 minutes ago, path4play said:

Not sure how I forgot about one the top favorites in my whole collection.  For some reason, I don't think of it as Baker, although it is cited as such in GCD.

One of my keepers.  Love that book. 

Zoots have some of the best interior gga art of any comic.  

[Doohickamabob]

On 2/22/2017 at 4:04 PM, comicnoir said:

I'm not sure why this doesn't get "classic cover" status. Known more for its SOTI connection. The splayed figure of the girl is incredibly rendered with lots of action and a moving train. 

In my opinion this is the best Authentic Police Cases cover, though there are a couple of other strong contenders. The gray streak in her hair is the cherry atop the sundae of Baker greatness. 

[Moondog]

Surprised that no one mentioned Crime Reporter 3.  My favorite Baker crime cover.  It's for sale (not my book) here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crime-Reporter-3-Matt-Baker-cover-CGC-5-0-OFF-WHITE-Pgs-/142283772612?hash=item2120c612c4:g:LyEAAOSw4CFYqTPm

 

 

[comicnoir]

15 minutes ago, Moondog said:

Surprised that no one mentioned Crime Reporter 3.  My favorite Baker crime cover.  It's for sale (not my book) here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crime-Reporter-3-Matt-Baker-cover-CGC-5-0-OFF-WHITE-Pgs-/142283772612?hash=item2120c612c4:g:LyEAAOSw4CFYqTPm

 

 

I'm a big fan of reflection shots. Especially if there's a Baker girl involved.

[29dukedog]

44 minutes ago, comicnoir said:

I'm a big fan of reflection shots. Especially if there's a Baker girl involved.

I've never understood what that oddly shaped dark area below the woman's right shoulder is meant to be!  Part of her dress?  Is it intended to be a shadow cast on her by the intruder? 

[Yorick]

1 hour ago, 29dukedog said:

I've never understood what that oddly shaped dark area below the woman's right shoulder is meant to be!  Part of her dress?  Is it intended to be a shadow cast on her by the intruder? 

Is it the shadow cast by the cabinet across the folding curtains?

[lou_fine]

11 minutes ago, Yorick said:

1 hour ago, 29dukedog said:

I've never understood what that oddly shaped dark area below the woman's right shoulder is meant to be!  Part of her dress?  Is it intended to be a shadow cast on her by the intruder? 

Is it the shadow cast by the cabinet across the folding curtains?

No, that's when he nodded off while finishing the art and for this cover and his inking brush fell onto the artwork.   

[Yorick]

8 minutes ago, lou_fine said:

No, that's when he nodded off while finishing the art and for this cover and his inking brush fell onto the artwork.   

HAHA.  After that he gave up and just filled in the lampshade....

[29dukedog]

Well.  I'm counting six pages on this thread, and so far it's become a general, "What is your favorite Baker?" thing.  So, I went back and edited my first post on the first page and reiterated all the pertinent info derived from the thread to date.  Hoping eventually somebody will take the ball and run with it.  At least we've laid the groundwork. 

[Sqeggs]

1 hour ago, 29dukedog said:

Well.  I'm counting six pages on this thread, and so far it's become a general, "What is your favorite Baker?" thing.  So, I went back and edited my first post on the first page and reiterated all the pertinent info derived from the thread to date.  Hoping eventually somebody will take the ball and run with it.  At least we've laid the groundwork. 

What this proves is that although Baker collectors have exquisite taste, we are technological noodle noggins! 

[29dukedog]

1 minute ago, Sqeggs said:

What this proves is that although Baker collectors have exquisite taste, we are technological noodle noggins! 

It might have something to do with that right-brained/left-brained thing.