Mystery in Space #72, page 1
Artists: Carmine Infantino (Penciller) , Murphy Anderson (Inker)
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DescriptionIn the never-ending debate of whether or not this hobby is driven by nostalgia, I admit I land clearly on the "remembering my past" camp. So, I’ve been looking for a nice example of a childhood favorite, Adam Strange. In retrospect, Adam Strange was a great example of the pure escapism of DC comics at the beginning of the Silver Age. Unlike the Science Fiction of the EC books, there were little or no morality plays in those books. The focus was more on good, clean, simple Buck Rogers/Flash Gordon type of excitement. For me, it was just fun! Adam Strange was created by the vision of Julius Schwartz during the late 50’s, a prime time for all things science fiction. The twist with Adam was that he was a normal Earth man who was plucked by a special “Zeta beam” and sent across the universe to the Alpha Centuri system and the planet Rann. It was there that he found his love, Alanna (the daughter of the scientist who created the Zeta beam) and where he became a hero. I started reading Mystery in Space in reprints, and loved the quirkiness of the book. My theory was if it could happen to Adam Strange, then I still had a shot. My latent mutant powers hadn’t manifested themselves yet; I wasn’t born on another planet, and I just didn’t think I was going to get exposed to any magic stones or helpful radiation. In recent times, the character was revived and much was played upon the fact that no one believed that he went to another planet and it was all a delusion. I write that off to the cynicism of our current times, versus the "let’s remember it’s a comic and roll with it" view of the late 1950’s and early 1960s.
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P A 
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/12/2015
Superb piece! Another gem in your amazing gallery! Congrats Ron!
CHRIS OLIVERIA
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/12/2015
There's something about that lonely head off to the right, sandwiched between the text that really makes it an interesting splash to look at....the direction of her gaze brings together two seemingly separate parts.......I really like this!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/12/2015
Although I may stand in the anti-nostalgia camp, I can certainly understand and appreciate the emotions that stem from acquiring pieces with a sentimental attachment. But whether you grew up in this era or not. Or you read these books or not. You can still appreciate the masterful work of Messieurs Infantino and Anderson here. What an incredible splash. Love those floating cities. “You’re our only hope…..” Now where have I heard that line before? Heh-heh!
Benno Rothschild
Member Since 2003
Posted on 8/12/2015
Its a lot easier to claim nostalgia over art when the art is this good. Of course if the art was really bad, you might not have enjoyed it very much and then nostalgia goes out the door too!
Matt W
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/12/2015
Zero nostalgia for me in this case, but love it anyway. Simply amazing and wonderful art.
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 8/12/2015
I believe the nostalgia tag can be valid, but not exclusive; I myself have a deep appreciate for art that I didn't experience as a child (e.g. Krazy Kat, Little Nemo, Flash Gordon, EC art) but I like to think that the very best 'phantasmagoria'and 'fantastic' art of our hobby transcends nostalgia. What entertained and delighted the imagination years ago often still does, now in the 21st century. Ron, congrats on another lovely piece added to your stellar and timeless collection.
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/12/2015
Wow! Vintage Adam Strange pages are scarce enough, to have such a killer splash is phenomenal...truly a 'Showcase' piece! Congrats!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/12/2015
I have no nostalgia for Adam Strange. I grew up reading comics in the 80's but while I liked the comics of my era I LOVED the comics of the Golden and Silver Age. It was fun. It was what comics were about. Fantastic adventures. Not gritty realism. I loved Adam Strange and am very fond of his Mystery In Space run. This is a glorious piece.
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
Posted on 8/12/2015
A lovely Infantino & Anderson Adam Strange splash!
D. J. Peters
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/12/2015
This splash truly captures an era. The elements and perspective are iconic! Wonderful! This is a treasure.
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 8/12/2015
In my humble opinion, Murphy Anderson was DC's Joe Sinnott. His inks are just outstanding, bringing out the best in every page he touched! A beautiful splash, my friend!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Chris C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/12/2015
Magic team up of talent, classic character, perfect era. In the words of the immortal Craig Robinson from his Academy Award Winning role in Hot Tub Time Machine, "...and tight..She's so tight."
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/12/2015
Adam Strange was a great character. I enjoyed collecting and reading the comics when I was early into collecting and finding my way. I liked the naivety of stories and adventures. Nostalgia or not, Adam Strange was and is a great character and a perfect example like this would be on most collector's want list. I know one is on mine.
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/12/2015
I step away for a few hours and THIS happens? Guess I'll get in line. Nice addition to the pantheon, Ron -- you sure know how to make a splash ;-) Big congrats!
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/12/2015
Ron - I agree with your comments all the way -- Adam's costume was was so neat and his backstory - trying to get to his wife -- was amazing and then you layer in the art and you have an instant masterpiece. Great page.
John Dell
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/12/2015
Beautiful page, congrats. I found a nice scan of a published version: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aLzwvFGTR20/Svgte4gRp3I/AAAAAAAAAys/zbyn0zSsGA8/s1600-h/scan0008.jpg
steve roden
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/13/2015
oh sure... a great art page is a great art page (and this certainly is!!!), but i've overpaid several times to get a page from a coveted childhood book!!!!! so add me to the list of nostalgic collectors!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/13/2015
Nostalgia, as many have pointed out, does not exclude great art. If by nostalgia, you mean there is a retro charm (the rocket pack, the helmet fin, the Flash Gordon story aspects, the sheer whiteness of the main characters and even the aliens, etc.) about the character and his stories that renders him of his time, I would agree. There is also a sense of hope (for the future) and faith (in intelligence and engineering and technological know-how) that remains timeless, as does the clean and wonderful art.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/13/2015
Floating cities... Too little has been said about Carmine Infantino's extraordinary sense of architectural design and how he could conjure gorgeous urban dreamscapes at a time when cities could still be dreams... A masterclass in elegance!...
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/13/2015
Just because people collect OA from artists/runs/etc. that they didn't read as a kid (I have a lot of art from comics I didn't read until much later myself) does NOT mean that these purchases are not fundamentally rooted in nostalgia. Because, without a general nostalgia for comics, including the thrill of discovering new things within the medium, we wouldn't be collecting, right? Of course, it's that much more special to obtain something you fondly remember from your youth, like this fine example - congratulations on another historic pick-up!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 8/14/2015
Adam Strange - once again you picked up a page that I'd love. Great character, wonderful art by one of my favorite teams. Congrats.
Lenny Da Collector
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/15/2015
Congratulations once again on another great splash page. Love your DC Silver Age collection
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/25/2015
I'm embarrassed it has taken me this long to comment on this absolute beauty...
Joseph Melchior
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/6/2015
Adam Strange isn't a character I ever really read but your write up really makes me feel like I should have. A strikingly great piece of art, nostalgia or not.
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