Location: Mighty Crusaders (Buckler, Reinman, Sekowsky)
Artists:
Paul Reinman
(Penciller)
,
Frank Giacoia
(Inker)
,
Joe Giella
(Inker)
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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.
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 Seemed like they were out of date as things moved fast in the 60's.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.
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.
Many thanks, Rubén. Yes, the artwork is actually quite good and the quirkiness of the stories does have a charm of its own.
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!
Clean as a whistle!
Many thanks, Rick. It really is and that is quite remarkable. The inkers though were very good.
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.
Simply put - beautiful!
Many thanks, Nick. And many happy returns of the season to you and yours.
What a Unique page (as can be expected a, a CAB snag) with Three industry icons...Love it
