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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 257 PAGE 12 BY DON NEWTON & KURT SCHAFFENBERGER

Location: NEWTON DON
Artists: Don Newton (Penciller) ,  KURT SCHAFFENBERGER (Inker)

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Location: NEWTON DON
Title: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 257 PAGE 12 BY DON NEWTON & KURT SCHAFFENBERGER*
Artist:  Don Newton (Penciller) ,  KURT SCHAFFENBERGER (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 78
Likes on CAF: 15
Comments: 18
Added to Site: 6/23/2026

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Just look at this great fight page between Shazam and Mr Mind by the amazing Don Newton.

First of all, let me say that I love how Newton merged the CC Beck version of the character with his own influences, like Frazetta and Wrightson, that produce a great result, part cartoony, part realistic due to the lore shadowy and textured line.

The first panel offers a fun cartoony way to debut the fight for Shazam with his over extended punch to send Mr Mind to the top of the cube they’re fighting in.

I find that the second panel is nicely realistic. Mr Mind throw a quick while still being disoriented and I really like how Newton drew how it impacts Shazam here. And like other artists I love (Gammill comes to mind), Newton used the hand of his characters a lot to convey emotions, here the surprise and unreadiness of the counterattack.

The third panel is the obvious money shot as both characters seemingly bonk fists. Ok, this one looks a bit silly and yet, it’s here that the Golden age version of Shazam shines the most, complete with the usual strong figure work by Newton.

Then we have an interesting layout shape to initiate Mr Mind’s demise and cut short the flow of the fight.

In panel 4, the tilted angle of the characters mirrors the inclination of the border to the right.

I love the position of Mr Mind’s body in the last panel as it’s clear he is not in control, completely overpowered by the impact of the punch. Again, both cartoony and realistic imho.

On top of the great art, a big appeal to get this page is that I own the following one in which Shazam spectacularly concludes the fight!

On that entry, I commented on how highly complimentary Schaffenberger’s inks were on Newton so no need to repeat that here 😉

Also mention to zany sound effects.

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Kavi H Member Since 2018
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Posted On 6/23/2026

Marvelium sounds like a catch all cheat code - surprised Marvel didn't come up with that but I guess it's Captain Marvel inspired by the golden age to your point. Well also I guess maybe they did with Vibranium and Adamantium. I'm getting completely off track now and may enlist an AI chat bot to continue this conversation needlessly some more. Pretty sweet Don Newton art - always nice to have a sequential pair! 

Mark V Member Since 2021
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Posted On 6/23/2026

Never expected Scaffenberger's inks to work so well with Newton's pencils but they do!

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Posted On 6/23/2026

great looking battle page

West Stephan Member Since 2007
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Posted On 6/23/2026

Fantastic battle page!

Danny Kiihnl Member Since 2022
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Posted On 6/23/2026

don newton was a great artist and was gone way before his time. great page!

Ryan Wilson Member Since 2012
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Posted On 6/23/2026

In the immortal words of Billy Batson: Holy moley!

Chaykin Dude Member Since 2008
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Posted On 6/23/2026

Great dialog, too.

André . Member Since 2015
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Posted On 6/23/2026

Don't turn around, Mr Mind... he's got the stamina of Atlas...

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
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Posted On 6/23/2026

it's funny, because I believe this is the same Don Newton famous for his Batman run..but the art is just not the same. Perhaps Alcala is the difference, but this page is very campy with exaggerated poses and less realistic renders/expressions. I wonder if this work is earlier in his career. oh..and Congrats, btw! 

F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/24/2026

Duke Fleed wrote:
" it's funny, because I believe this is the same Don Newton famous for his Batman run..but the art is just not the same. Perhaps Alcala is the difference, but this page is very campy with exaggerated poses and less realistic renders/expressions. I wonder if this work is earlier in his career. oh..and Congrats, btw!  "

It is the same Don Newton and it is earlier in his career (this was his first big step and Batman was the second one). And while it is clear he would get better later on, I always found that his storytelling was all about gestures and movements whereas Alcala was so illustrative that I often found he froze those qualities in granit with his heavy, super rendered inking. 

(and I will say, I thought you of all people would appreciate a more cartoony approach ;)

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
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Posted On 6/24/2026

F M wrote:
" It is the same Don Newton and it is earlier in his career (this was his first big step and Batman was the second one). And while it is clear he would get better later on, I always found that his storytelling was all about gestures and movements whereas Alcala was so illustrative that I often found he froze those qualities in granit with his heavy, super rendered inking. 
(and I will say, I thought you of all people would appreciate a more cartoony approach ;) "

you know. I do appreciate it. I love alot of different art. as I don't own any Newton, I am only familiar with the examples friends have shown and it's always Batman..so that was my expectation. I am also a fan (but don't own any) work by CCBeck with Captain Marvel primarily because it feels innocent/wholesome and optimistic.  I think looking at this as early work vs later work makes sense now. you have the widest breadth of art on CAF and I always enjoy seeing what you post next! congrats again.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
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Posted On 6/24/2026

Duke Fleed wrote:
" you know. I do appreciate it. I love alot of different art. as I don't own any Newton, I am only familiar with the examples friends have shown and it's always Batman..so that was my expectation. I am also a fan (but don't own any) work by CCBeck with Captain Marvel primarily because it feels innocent/wholesome and optimistic.  I think looking at this as early work vs later work makes sense now. you have the widest breadth of art on CAF and I always enjoy seeing what you post next! congrats again. "

The reason it doesn't look like his Batman work is because he purposely exaggerated the poses to keep with the C.C. Beck goofiness. But as Fred mentions, both Newton and Schaffenberger combine to emulate Wrightson's cartooniness as well. Nice page, Fred!

John C Member Since 2014
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Posted On 6/24/2026

Blacker than moonless night

Hotter and more bitter than hell itself

That is coffee.

Tom McDonald Member Since 2019
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Posted On 6/27/2026

What a fantastic penciller/inker combination! 

Jim Warden Member Since 2003
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Posted On 6/30/2026

Great early Don Newton page and I agree that the Schaffenberger inks compliment the pencils very nicely!

I am not familiar with this "human" version of Mr. Mind; is this the same Mr. Mind that was a cartoonty alien worm with goggles in the Golden-Age Captain Marvel comics?  

F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/1/2026

Jim Warden wrote:
" Great early Don Newton page and I agree that the Schaffenberger inks compliment the pencils very nicely!
I am not familiar with this "human" version of Mr. Mind; is this the same Mr. Mind that was a cartoonty alien worm with goggles in the Golden-Age Captain Marvel comics?   "

I don't recall the specifics of that story but I believe it's the same Mr Mind indeed ;)

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
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Posted On 7/2/2026

I love how the art feels like a mix of 1970s style with Golden Age sensibilities.  

ilia georgiev Member Since 2006
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Posted On 7/18/2026

CC Beck was a great artist and Captain Marvel was his baby.  I would have thought he would have appreciated Don Newton for his true style and the modern take on Captain Marvel.  Kurt inking this is such a great connection to the late Golden Age of this fun character.  Nice addition to your gallery.

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