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Post by Marvel Boy on Aug 26, 2013 22:55:40 GMT -5
Ah, the iconic images. So, has anyone here read any of this series? I've always heard that this title was Lee's attempt at something more substantial or high-brow for comics, perhaps something a bit ahead of it's time but an endeavor made even more grander through Buscema's incredible art. I've been thinking of getting the reprint editions of this. It's been out in the Essential format, but I feel something this grand needs to be read in full color. Fortunately, Marvel has released a more recent floppy Masterworks color edition so I was considering buying that one. Just wanted to know anyone's thoughts/opinions on this oft-considered classic title.
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Post by wundagoreborn on Aug 27, 2013 9:29:28 GMT -5
I've never read them, but just those covers images are giving me a major case of "want."
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Post by sharkar on Aug 28, 2013 10:05:21 GMT -5
So, has anyone here read any of this series? I've always heard that this title was Lee's attempt at something more substantial or high-brow for comics, perhaps something a bit ahead of it's time but an endeavor made even more grander through Buscema's incredible art. I've been thinking of getting the reprint editions of this. It's been out in the Essential format, but I feel something this grand needs to be read in full color. Fortunately, Marvel has released a more recent floppy Masterworks color edition so I was considering buying that one. A few years ago I bought both the softcover (floppy) Masterwork and the Essential volumes that contain this classic run, and there's no comparison if you want to savor the Buscema art (superbly inked by Sal, Sinnott, and Adkins): go with the Masterworks. The print quality of the Essentials volume I have is dark and muddy. The Essentials v. 1 does contain the entire 1968-70 series, though. For the Masterwork editions, it is spread out over two volumes.
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Post by humanbelly on Aug 28, 2013 21:12:35 GMT -5
I've never read them, but just those covers images are giving me a major case of "want." Man, I HAD that 1st issue once upon a time. . . I HAD it. . . If anyone caught the first season of HEROES, the little boy at one point is given a stack of comic books to keep him pacified. . . and one of them is SS#1-!!! Looked like the real thing! (Which was commented on in the scene. . . ) GNNARGH! Bein' used as a PROP!!! HB
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Post by sharkar on Sept 6, 2013 10:13:38 GMT -5
Man, I HAD that 1st issue once upon a time. . . I HAD it. . . I had it too, plus issue #4. I remember being far more impressed by #4's art--Sal's inks really made a difference (IMO Sinnott tended to smooth out Big John too much). And besides all the Asgardian goodness, #4 had that great contemplative scene with the Surfer and the animals.
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Post by ultron69 on Sept 11, 2013 7:20:16 GMT -5
I've read the whole run in Marvel Masterworks Silver Surfer volumes 1 and 2. I thought it started out very well, but lost traction after a while. The art was certainly very good, though, and certain issues were all around excellent. The Silver Surfer is one of my all time favorite characters, when handled right, so I was pretty happy to pick up those TPB's. Overall I'd give the run a B or B+. I think that while Stan did a very good job, some of the ideas wore thin after a while. Still, most definitely worth picking up!
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Post by wundagoreborn on Dec 20, 2013 10:42:15 GMT -5
Overall I'd give the run a B or B+. I think that while Stan did a very good job, some of the ideas wore thin after a while. Still, most definitely worth picking up! Just read issues 1 - 18 in an Essentials version. That Buscema art is so strong that it really holds up in black & white. But I agree that around issue 12 on through to the end, hitting the same note over and over started to wear on me. "Humans are mad! They can only respond with suspicion and violence." OK, we get it.
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