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[Zombiology]

No need to sweat the details.......it's post-Ditko.......nuff said.......

I actually liked Romita better than Ditko...

[Therin of Andor]

I have a couple of books on the subject of cereal boxes though! Here's one:

I can highly recommend an Australian book, "Searching for Kingly Critter" (ABC Books, 2004) by Barry DiVola.

[RedKing]

I also breifly considered collecting cereal boxes in the early 90s but decided against it, wisely I think-I collect more than enough already! I would like to check out both of those books however!

[Zombiology]

I would like to check out both of those books however!

Same here.  I like looking through price guides for all of the info on the inventory.  I have found over the years that new things I collect are getting smaller and smaller.  I used to collect posters but now they take up to much wall space.  I probably would have considered cereal boxes but where would I put them?  I do like the fact that other people do though and share their photos with us all.

[jim m]

quisp was my first influence into all things weird. I dont think even liked the cereal, i just wanted to stare at the box! Just picked up this king kong, which i believe is the cartoon version, and i think made by marx.

[marsattacks666]

quisp was my first influence into all things weird. I dont think even liked the cereal, i just wanted to stare at the box! Just picked up this king kong, which i believe is the cartoon version, and i think made by marx.

He's cute.

[Moonshadow]

Moonshadow, I really like your Bronze Age Babies blog, but I feel I have to correct something. I *could* be wrong, but you have posted that the cover of Avengers #95 was drawn by John Buscema. I think it's Neal Adams inked by Tom Palmer. Like I said, I could be wrong, but I am a *huge* Neal Adams fan, especially his work from that era, and I believe it's Neal.

If folks haven't checked that blog out, go to it. Especially if you were a Marvel Comics fan in the 70's-80's like I was. Lots of great artwork, and good memories!! Nice reviews of some classic books.

Hey Mike, thanks for the props on our blog! I'm glad you enjoy it. Regarding the cover for Avengers 95, I believe my partner in crime Doug consulted  the Comic Book Database for that, and it claims it's Buscema inked by Palmer (http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=20095). I have to say it looks to me like Buscema but I could be wrong. I know there's been a lot of controversy over who drew the cover of Thor 180 (http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=26731) -some see Adams, others Buscema. I think the Palmer finishes on the cover of Avengers 95 may muddy the issue. But hey, if you're looking at the blog, I would love for you to post comments! We can always use more cool and knowledgeable people to drive the conversation. 

[Illoman]

Moonshadow, no less than Neal Adams own web site claims he drew the cover:

http://www.nealadams.com/checklist/checklistComicsMarvel.html

Let the controversy rage!!! Look at Cap's biceps. Classic Adams. Look at Thor's leg: again, classic Adams. I'm just being a fanboy I guess, but I'm pretty certain the comic book data base got this one wrong.

[Scary Terry]

Illoman -- are you confusing Avengers #92 and 95?  I don't see #95 on Adams' website -- and the monsters in the BG and figures of #95 all look like Big John to me.  I suspect the foreground figures were roughly pencilled and Palmer added a lot to them -- which is why some would see Adams here.  I don't see Adams in that Thor cover, either.

[bigbud]

Well, today was the Kansas City Antique and Toy Show. Tons of dealers and loads of stuff.  Lot of times nothing special shows up at these shows, but this one sported a 60's Alps in the box tin Batmobile. Of course it didn't get past dealer setup, as is usual with anything that is desirable or priced too cheaply. For my time I picked up a Mighty Mouse Soaky and a hard plastic toy knife. The blade is on a spring, and retracts like you are actually stabbing into something (or someone). Pretty cool, but not spectacular......Buddy

[Illoman]

Illoman -- are you confusing Avengers #92 and 95?  I don't see #95 on Adams' website -- and the monsters in the BG and figures of #95 all look like Big John to me.  I suspect the foreground figures were roughly pencilled and Palmer added a lot to them -- which is why some would see Adams here.  I don't see Adams in that Thor cover, either.

No, Terry I'm not. Here's a cut and paste from Adams' own site:

#95 (January 1972) Cover and "Something Inhuman This Way Comes" (21 pages)
Dialogue by Roy Thomas, Adams pencils and Tom Palmer inks. Plots by Neal Adams.

Here's a link to the artwork:

http://www.nealadams.com/avengers.html

There's more definition in the musculature of the characters than what Buscema normally would draw.

[Moonshadow]

Moonshadow, no less than Neal Adams own web site claims he drew the cover:

http://www.nealadams.com/checklist/checklistComicsMarvel.html

Let the controversy rage!!! Look at Cap's biceps. Classic Adams. Look at Thor's leg: again, classic Adams. I'm just being a fanboy I guess, but I'm pretty certain the comic book data base got this one wrong.

Illoman -- are you confusing Avengers #92 and 95?  I don't see #95 on Adams' website -- and the monsters in the BG and figures of #95 all look like Big John to me.  I suspect the foreground figures were roughly pencilled and Palmer added a lot to them -- which is why some would see Adams here.  I don't see Adams in that Thor cover, either.

And this is why it's fun to be a part of fandom! I exchanged some email with my co-blogger Doug and we've decided to add a post-script to our write up of Avengers 97 for tomorrow, throwing the question of who drew the cover of Avengers 95 out there to the readers. Not that I think we'll get any definitive answer, but it will be interesting to see what people think.

[Illoman]

Not to belabor the point, but it's interesting how information gets posted on the net. This site claims Adams did the cover of #95:

http://www.comicvine.com/the-avengers-something-inhuman-this-way-comes/37-11918/

and this site claims Buscema:

http://mike.jersey.free.fr/Buscema.htm

Seeing as how Adams did the covers prior to and after 95, and claims to have done it on his web site, and the fact that it *looks* like an Adams illustration, I have to conclude that he did it. I'm not trying to be anal about this, but I think it's fun to see if someone else comes up with some "proof" that Big John drew it.

[bigbud]

Wow! I thought I was sure about most funny-books of that age, but there is room for thought. The sequence of issues would lead to believe it is Adams, but without that knowledge, there is alot to that cover to suggest Big John. It is very true, as suggested, that an inker can very much influence the final cover. I'd say Big John, but wouldn't be suprised if I'm wrong.......Buddy

[depressedlarrytalbot]

Tough call, it almost has an Adams finish to it but Maximus' arms and Thor's right leg look like Buscema muscle structure to me.