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Post by chaykinstevens on Jul 31, 2021 10:33:38 GMT -5
Do you guys remember in the mid-70's when Marvel tried to save money by having the artists draw fewer pages, but maintain the same number of pages in the issue? They instructed the artists to draw TWO double-page spreads, which were just the regular art board turned sideways (Not two art boards taped together side-by-side as usual). Thus the artists were drawing (and getting paid for) two fewer pages while maintaining the same page count. The net effect was that the "double page spreads" were really underwhelming, usually just one big panel (sometimes two), that looked like it had been drawn at a different size from the others. I may be misremembering some of this... I remember there being one blown up sideways page per issue, not two. Around the time they stopped doing this they reduced the story length from 18 pages to 17, so the artists would draw the same number of pages, and Marvel could run an extra page of paid ads.
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Post by tarkintino on Aug 2, 2021 11:59:00 GMT -5
Slight detour--not from the interior of a comic, but a wraparound cover that was beyond breathtaking - Neal Adams' cover for Limited Collectors' Edition C51 - Batman (1977).
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Post by tonebone on Aug 2, 2021 12:31:33 GMT -5
I always loved this spread. Kirby's genius is unmatched.... I love the character he usually includes across the bottom or in the corner looking back at the viewer... it instantly pulls you in and makes you part of the action.
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Post by Icctrombone on Aug 2, 2021 12:37:12 GMT -5
I always loved this spread. Kirby's genius is unmatched.... I love the character he usually includes across the bottom or in the corner looking back at the viewer... it instantly pulls you in and makes you part of the action. Right???
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Post by Icctrombone on Aug 2, 2021 12:37:47 GMT -5
The two guys carrying the weapon are so amazing looking .
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Post by k7p5v on Mar 9, 2023 5:43:03 GMT -5
George Perez ( Creatures on the Loose #37)
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Post by kirby101 on Mar 9, 2023 8:11:40 GMT -5
I looked through the pages and we all (including me) overlooked Steranko's all double page adaptation of Outland.
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Post by tarkintino on Mar 9, 2023 10:20:13 GMT -5
I looked through the pages and we all (including me) overlooked Steranko's all double page adaptation of Outland. Hey, kirby101, I posted a number of Steranko's Outland doubles on page four of this thread, dated July 19, of 2021.
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Post by jester on Mar 9, 2023 12:41:52 GMT -5
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Post by kirby101 on Mar 9, 2023 13:06:55 GMT -5
I looked through the pages and we all (including me) overlooked Steranko's all double page adaptation of Outland. Hey, kirby101, I posted a number of Steranko's Outland doubles on page four of this thread, dated July 19, of 2021. So you did. I guess I missed those. Too bad that cannot be reprinted due to copyright problems.
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Post by kirby101 on Mar 9, 2023 13:10:55 GMT -5
Steranko inspired spread from Paul Gulacy. Look at the technique on the small panels. Can't tell if it's zip-a-tone or all stippled.
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Post by k7p5v on Mar 12, 2023 6:00:25 GMT -5
Adam Kubert ( Ghost Rider & Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance #1)
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Post by foxley on Mar 12, 2023 6:10:37 GMT -5
This is from Earth 2 #15 by Nicola Scott. I'm posting it because I own the original art (one of several pieces of Nicola Scott art I own). It looks even more spectacular in black & white. And the art actually continues past the margins of the page seen here.
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Post by kirby101 on Mar 12, 2023 11:43:17 GMT -5
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Post by codystarbuck on Mar 12, 2023 13:24:02 GMT -5
If we are including covers, I always liked Rich Buckler's cover for Mighty Crusaders #2, from the Red Circle line, from Archie.... Comico had several, especially for Jonny Quest and Grendel, as well as Justice Machine. The Buckler one was rather odd, when I first saw it on a comic spinner rack, until I saw the back cover. Comico's tended to work either as single front covers or as the wrap-around.
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