damonwad Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Nice Crandall cover (pencils and inks) in this second to last Crack Western.from 1953. One of my favorite busting through the second floor railing fight shots. The background technique swiped from Maneely? One of the great Western covers of any era or company. Maneely did like to use washed out backgrounds to aid in contrast, especially on his western covers, but I don't know if he pioneered the technique. It is a great way to make foreground action pop. I did a few quick searches and couldn't find a Maneely example of this background technique as early as the Crandall cover (March 1953). I noticed he used it heavily in 1955 and 1956 though. I'd be curious to know who did pioneer the technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonwad Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 This issue only had an 8-page western story, but I always liked the cover. (PAC #252) mm Great to see the original owner westerns Marty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Mann Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This issue only had an 8-page western story, but I always liked the cover. (PAC #252) mm Great to see the original owner westerns Marty. THANKS...here's a real oldie! (PAC #133) mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inaflash Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Better yet, I'll come up to the Emerald City Con and see my brother and his family in Seattle and get to maybe eyeball your books in person. With back in black as a theme, here's a crossover for your pleasure. Ray Osrin the inker, perhaps the colorist as well. His covers are few but mighty. Oooo that's nice! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's a Western, I tell you, a Western! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I really like it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I really like it!!! Thanks. I think it's the best cover of the run. Seems like it's a swipe from one of the Wally Wood Spirit sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's a Western, I tell you, a Western! Nice copy of a difficult book... (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I really like it!!! Thanks. I think it's the best cover of the run. Seems like it's a swipe from one of the Wally Wood Spirit sections. Agreed. Now that's what I call a real get. Kudos buddy! Jealous +1000 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I really like it!!! Thanks. I think it's the best cover of the run. Seems like it's a swipe from one of the Wally Wood Spirit sections. Agreed. Now that's what I call a real get. Kudos buddy! Jealous +1000 Your taste and discernment on these Western covers is amazing. Keep postin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This issue only had an 8-page western story, but I always liked the cover. (PAC #252) mm Great to see the original owner westerns Marty. +1 Marty. That cover is great, the condition looks real sweet. And the matte covers on the Real Facts are awesome. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's a Western, I tell you, a Western! Nice copy of a difficult book... (thumbs u Thanks. I'm hoping I can complete the run but they sure are hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 There's a low grade #40 on the bay right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 There's a low grade #40 on the bay right now... There used to be. Thanks! (Simple soul that I am, I bought it back cover unseen. I've bought from this guy before, though, and he seems like a good egg.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Just doing my job...buttering you up for your next Baker sale... Edited January 29, 2015 by tricolorbrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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