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Mighty Crusaders #1, page 14 (Reinman, Giacoia and Giella)

Artists: Paul Reinman (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker) , Joe Giella (Inker)

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Mighty Crusaders #1, page 14 (Reinman, Giacoia and Giella) Comic Art

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Title:	Mighty Crusaders #1, page 14 (Reinman, Giacoia and Giella)
Artist:	Paul Reinman (Penciller)
Artist:	Frank Giacoia (Inker)
Artist:	Joe Giella (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	164
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Comments:	15
Added to Site:	12/23/2024
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For those of us of a certain age, this is indeed a blast from the past. I cannot honestly say that this superhero series from Archie comics was a firm favorite. But it was nice to have something to read when Marvel or DC comics were somehow unavailable. There was often a lot of camp (as this page demonstrates), but it was all in good fun. Those were the days. I believe that this issue was published in the mid-1960s. Paul Reinman pencilled a lot of books in this (and related) series. He was never a favorite artist of mine but, in fairness, did an adequate job with every book he was assigned to draw.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

It's 1965 and the Silver Age did not have a clear leader of the superhero market yet. Archie titles were actually bigger sellers than Marvel or DC with wider distribution, so their dip into the super hero genre was worth a try.

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

Marcus Wai wrote:

It's 1965 and the Silver Age did not have a clear leader of the superhero market yet.� Archie titles were actually bigger sellers than Marvel or DC with wider distribution, so their dip into the super hero genre was worth a try. � � �

Many thanks, Marcus. All their artists were also from either DC or Marvel and familiar with the genre. However, their stories, whilst different, didn't quite gell with the superhero genre.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

Comicart Boston wrote:

Many thanks, Marcus. All their artists were also from either DC or Marvel and familiar with the genre. However, their stories, whilst different, didn't quite gell with the superhero genre.

They were aiming for the little kids and played it safe so parents would pick it up for their kids. Seemed like they were out of date as things moved fast in the 60's.

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

Marcus Wai wrote:

They were aiming for the little kids and played it safe so parents would pick it up for their kids.� Seemed like they were out of date as things moved fast in the 60's.�

Yes indeed, the great attraction for Marvel comics centered on their realism and Stan Lee did a great job of marketing this especially across the colleges.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

Superheroes just weren't the Archie Comics Group's forté. But even if the stories were weak, I have to say that the Marvel veterans that drew this page did quite an exemplary job, as the page has a really genuine Silver Age Marvel feel to it and is quite lovely.

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

Posted on 12/23/2024

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

Superheroes just weren't the Archie Comics Group's fort�. But even if the stories were weak, I have to say that the Marvel veterans that drew this page did quite an exemplary job, as the page has a really genuine Silver Age Marvel feel to it and is quite lovely.

Many thanks, Rubén. Yes, the artwork is actually quite good and the quirkiness of the stories does have a charm of its own.

David Kwock
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

Very cool classic looking page! It's quite interesting to me everytime I see super heroes in their costumes juxtaposed to soldiers or war settings. I find the concept and ideas cool like Cap or wolverine during their war days or even books like in Watchmen when the Comedian and Dr.Manhatten wreaking havoc during the vietnam war. haha cool pickup CAB! Happy Holidays!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

David Kwock wrote:

Very cool classic looking page! It's quite interesting to me everytime I see super heroes in their costumes�juxtaposed to soldiers or war settings. I find the concept and ideas cool�like Cap or wolverine�during their�war days or even�books like in Watchmen when the Comedian and Dr.Manhatten wreaking havoc during the vietnam war. haha cool pickup CAB! Happy Holidays!

Many thanks, Dave. Very interesting and perceptive comments as always - this book was published during the mid-1960s so that context is important as well. Happy Holidays to you too!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

Clean as a whistle!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

Rick W wrote:

Clean as a whistle!

Many thanks, Rick. It really is and that is quite remarkable. The inkers though were very good.

Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 12/23/2024

I really enjoyed these issues back when and it's nice t see the art surface now!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

Posted on 12/23/2024

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:

I really enjoyed these issues back when and it's nice t see the art surface now!

Many thanks, Miki. Those were the days. There was a lot of camp but the stories were in their own way very enjoyable as you say.

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 12/24/2024

Simply put - beautiful!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 12/24/2024

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:

Simply put - beautiful!

Many thanks, Nick. And many happy returns of the season to you and yours.

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

Posted on 12/30/2024

What a Unique page (as can be expected a, a CAB snag) with Three industry icons...Love it

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