I agree; it seems very clear to me that this issue was an inventory job - the Miller layouts are clearly late 70s/early 80s, and the covers are much more contemporary (as you say, DKR-style).
In regards to the double page spread where Ed was discussing panel flow, I came across a fantastic article in the Kirby Collector, Vol. 10-issue 37, that discusses Kirby’s approach to panel flow and composition… and how the artist can direct the reader’s eye for compositional clarity. Definitely a worthy article for any comics artist to check out!
I'd love for Marvel or DC to put out something like this or especially the big 80/100 page giants. Where they would pull unused filler work and reprint obscure issue back-up stories (from all the different eras mixed).
Even if it didn't have a Cap story from Miller's early prime, the pinup section alone would be worth the price of admission. At least before the Kayfabe effect sets in.
Re: the two page spread. I think it’s the color that works the eye. Cap’s blue costume is what draws the eye for me. I would have added Cap (the blue) in a couple of spots to work the flow. You take that cyan out ant it looks like an orange wash.
Have you guys seen this video? It's pretty interesting as it's from 1986 with interviews of people like Kevin Eastman, Tim Truman, John Totleben, and a bunch of others. It's called "Comic Visions": th-cam.com/video/ponSpYS8J4M/w-d-xo.html
He's under the dock, facing outward, positioning himself to swing upside down where he will kick the guy. His hands are turned back as grabbing the dock is like grabbing the lip of a shelf.
I don't remember what comic... but there was one that had Terry Austin pencilling and John Byrne inking... I just remember it because it switched their normal roles.
Frank's Daredevil "Born Again" run including Cap's inclusion in the final issue is LEGENDARY. He captured Cap's persona perfectly.
I agree; it seems very clear to me that this issue was an inventory job - the Miller layouts are clearly late 70s/early 80s, and the covers are much more contemporary (as you say, DKR-style).
In regards to the double page spread where Ed was discussing panel flow, I came across a fantastic article in the Kirby Collector, Vol. 10-issue 37, that discusses Kirby’s approach to panel flow and composition… and how the artist can direct the reader’s eye for compositional clarity. Definitely a worthy article for any comics artist to check out!
I'd love for Marvel or DC to put out something like this or especially the big 80/100 page giants. Where they would pull unused filler work and reprint obscure issue back-up stories (from all the different eras mixed).
I love your plan to give out comics to readers. Seriously, I grew up devouring novels, but as an adult I only read comics. ❤️
@20:27 dang you right having Captain America do chest compressions on an old lady would turn her bones to dust lol 😆 I never thought about that
Scooped up most of this Fanfare run over the last few years. Some real gems that have been largely slept on.
Terry Austin did some Batman stories. One or two of them are in the one of the old Greatest Batman stories ever told books.
Even if it didn't have a Cap story from Miller's early prime, the pinup section alone would be worth the price of admission. At least before the Kayfabe effect sets in.
what a great episode, OMWOT 😂
Thanks!
This is a sweet video! Thanks for doing it! Always like hearing your perspective on things
Re: the two page spread. I think it’s the color that works the eye. Cap’s blue costume is what draws the eye for me. I would have added Cap (the blue) in a couple of spots to work the flow. You take that cyan out ant it looks like an orange wash.
Now it's time to review Punisher #44 by Neil Hansen... as for Nowlan's Dagger she's a teenager at this point!
You guys ever do Vigilante?
Have you guys seen this video? It's pretty interesting as it's from 1986 with interviews of people like Kevin Eastman, Tim Truman, John Totleben, and a bunch of others. It's called "Comic Visions": th-cam.com/video/ponSpYS8J4M/w-d-xo.html
Before Marvel ruined Cap, this was a favorite of mine that I remember being recommended to me in Wizard.
Apparently Sal Buscema wanted to be an inker, not a penciller. But Stan and/or Roy had other ideas.
14:49 why are Caps thumbs on the wrong side of his hands? genetic engineering hiccup
He's under the dock, facing outward, positioning himself to swing upside down where he will kick the guy. His hands are turned back as grabbing the dock is like grabbing the lip of a shelf.
I don't remember what comic... but there was one that had Terry Austin pencilling and John Byrne inking... I just remember it because it switched their normal roles.
@14:27 LOL 😂