29dukedog Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 30 minutes ago, Dr. Love said: No indeed. Try them in blue. Ryan Heshka always makes an homage his own interpretation in some meaningful way. When I saw her eyes my heart went pitter pat. Awesome. You own this original art, don't you? What is the medium, acrylic on Bristol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I forget who it was that suggested Baker used this photo of actress Linda Darnell as his model for the woman in his CL 25 cover. A resemblance can definitely be seen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 yes, oil on board. and linda darnell! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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szav Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, 29dukedog said: I forget who it was that suggested Baker used this photo of actress Linda Darnell as his model for the woman in his CL 25 cover. A resemblance can definitely be seen... To me the girl in CL 25 looks to be the same girl that's in Phantom Lady 17... only now her hair is down, shes a little less risque... and she's definitely drawn better, more refined, more realistic... but she's got that same kinda look in her eye from a little different angle. Their resemblance is probably a big part of why out of all the Baker romance I like CL 25 best. Phantom Cinderella... now that woulda been one hell of a Baker... Edited September 30, 2017 by szavisca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 On 9/29/2017 at 1:58 PM, 29dukedog said: #4 Giant Comics Editions 12 - 273 (Photoshopped image) #1 on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonwad Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 8 hours ago, Dr. Love said: No indeed. Try them in blue. Ryan Heshka always makes an homage his own interpretation in some meaningful way. When I saw her eyes my heart went pitter pat. Such a beautiful job by Heshka and that was a nice touch with the blue eyes too. CL #25 was a strong #1 on my list. sacentaur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 On 9/29/2017 at 2:20 PM, tabcom said: That number 1 is a romance cover and number 2 is a GGA cover kind of fits the two sides of Baker and the two aspects of his art that inspire collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakerFanOne Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: That number 1 is a romance cover and number 2 is a GGA cover kind of fits the two sides of Baker and the two aspects of his art that inspire collectors. Great point. Baker has risen in prominence tremendously due to his outstanding St. John romance work but it also seems like there is a new found appreciation for his good girl art work in Seven Seas as reflected in the poll. Of course, Baker did great crime and western cover work as well as the occasional horror cover. Curious if folks will start turning a bit more to collecting his great interior work for Fiction House and what I suspect are a few Baker covers in that run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabcom Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Now that the poll is posted. I think it may be a good idea to rename the thread and open up the flood gates. ALL-BAKER COMICS Ricksneatstuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tabcom Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 That's about all I got. Now let's see all those great Baker comics in all genres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I always thought it looked more like one of his Jane Russell swipes. Get Marwood & I, Ricksneatstuff and tabcom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Darnell was easy on the eyes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I also see some Russell inspired looks here as well. sacentaur, Ricksneatstuff and Get Marwood & I 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nice run of Amazing Ghost Stories, tabcom. But it needs to be preceded by something... tabcom and szav 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Some great Wild Boy covers, too, even though only one of them by Baker has a female on the cover. tabcom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I've never been a big fan of westerns, but I have made a few exceptions... tabcom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
