steelcity Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Never a dull moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Health and safety problem, '60s style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 A worthy and wonderfully atmospheric anniversary issue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Very bold Infantino pencilling on this fascinating cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Sorry these scans are a bit big. I think I had the upload settings a bit out and now the images are a bit in your face. steelcity, I need a bigger boat, er monitor. Great cover on this issue: I have noticed that the issues with the Batmobile featured on the cover tend to stand out. Edited February 10, 2012 by frozentundraguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Sorry these scans are a bit big. I think I had the upload settings a bit out and now the images are a bit in your face. steelcity, I need a bigger boat, er monitor. Great cover on this issue: I have noticed that the issues with the Batmobile featured on the cover tend to stand out. Is Batman waiving or is he grimacing in pain as he clips his nuts on the steering wheel. BTW what's with the second steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excelsior1986 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Sorry these scans are a bit big. I think I had the upload settings a bit out and now the images are a bit in your face. steelcity, I need a bigger boat, er monitor. Great cover on this issue: I have noticed that the issues with the Batmobile featured on the cover tend to stand out. Is Batman waiving or is he grimacing in pain as he clips his nuts on the steering wheel. BTW what's with the second steering wheel? Thats so robin feels important. I love the later 60's covers as well. They have a "big" feeling to them. I don't know why but thats what i always think when i see them. Probably because of the close up perspective that most of those covers have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 2nd Batwoman and first in the Batman title (minor key book). But what I like the most is the blue background. For a 7.0 the blues are certainly sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkman23 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I had that book in my OO collection. It was beat to heck, it is being graded at CGC. It will prob come back a 2.5. I have a feeling that book is hard to find in grade with superior PQ as you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Pre 1965 comics in general are harder to find in high grade. In 1965 many, but not all, comic readers became aware that comic books would be collectible in the future, hence more care was taken in handling the books. In additon the cover durability of comics decreased sometime in the mid 50's making books from the late 50's onward harder to find in grade. Check some different books via the CGC site dated 67 to 69, and then check the same titles from 57 to 59. this should demonstrate the lack of high grade books from the late 50's. For Batman 105 from 1957, which Steve has kindly posted above, a check of the census reveals 1 book at 8.5, 1 at 8.0, 3 at 7.5, and 6 graded at 7.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excelsior1986 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Wow that's a purty book. Those blues really are vibrant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 2nd Batwoman and first in the Batman title (minor key book). But what I like the most is the blue background. For a 7.0 the blues are certainly sharp! Can't ever get enough of those DC blues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Nice twilight tones on this cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 That candle really steals the scene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Until I began my adult collecting I don't remember ever seeing this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 For me the best part of this cover is the rich purple background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I never managed to acquire this issue in my childhood collection despite my best efforts. It was previewed in an earlier issue but my local shop either didn't ever have a copy in or someone beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 One of my favorites; a really good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Another stunning cover complete with Marnin's sticker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Steelcity, Awesome issues, many with the rich purple background. What is the backstory in issue 366 with Bruce Wayne leaving a mere $10.66 for Robin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...