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Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era
Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Journey into Mystery, Vol. 3
Collects Journey Into Mystery #21-30
272 pages, Hardcover
First published January 26, 2011
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August 14, 2019
Great collection of the horror/monster stories from the early Marvel days. These are great fun stories to just sit back and enjoy for a nice afternoon read. Recommended
August 28, 2018
Die Hefte JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY 21-30 markieren den Übergang von der Pre-Code zur Comic Code Zeit. Ab Heft 23 prangt das Gütesiegel "Approved by the Comic Code Authority" auf den Umschlägen. Großen Schaden hat diese Heftreihe durch die Zensur zum Glück aber eher nicht genommen, da die Geschichten ohnehin eher Suspense und Mystery als Horror waren.
Die im Schnitt 4 bis 5 Seiten langen Stories sind absolut Kinder ihrer Zeit, trotzdem finde ich sie zum guten Teil immer noch unterhaltsam und bin überrascht, wie sehr die hier enthaltenen Themen der 50iger Jahre auch noch das folgende Jahrzehnt popkulturell geprägt haben. Das alles kommt mir auch heute noch sehr vertraut vor und spricht mich an. Sehr sympathisch auch die Artwork, die mir fast durchgängig gut gefallen hat.
Die im Schnitt 4 bis 5 Seiten langen Stories sind absolut Kinder ihrer Zeit, trotzdem finde ich sie zum guten Teil immer noch unterhaltsam und bin überrascht, wie sehr die hier enthaltenen Themen der 50iger Jahre auch noch das folgende Jahrzehnt popkulturell geprägt haben. Das alles kommt mir auch heute noch sehr vertraut vor und spricht mich an. Sehr sympathisch auch die Artwork, die mir fast durchgängig gut gefallen hat.
August 8, 2018
Nice safe art from the EC greats plus a Ross Andru piece. The title that launched the Marvel Age of Thor a few years later.
June 25, 2024
Journey Into Mystery began as a Horror/ Mystery anthology title. These issues see an abrupt decline in quality, as the Comics Code Authority is implemented and the creators are neutered by censorship. The first few post-code issues are the worst, with there being nary a scare or twist. The stories remain weak but the art improves shortly thereafter.
Many of the artists featured in this book are remembered and loved by comics fans. Some did work for Harvey (Bob Powell), others for EC (Reed Crandall and Joe Orlando). Some of them are “no name” creators lost to the mists of time or are simply not household names. One of these artists, John Tartaglione, deserves a shout out. His photo realistic artwork is a direct influence on Tony Harris (Starman, Ex Machina), from his “camera angles” down to his panel composition. It's downright eerie at times.
Even though this is not the most illustrious example of '50s Horror comics, it does have a few moments worthy of your attention (and money). I am on board for the next few volumes, which will finish out the run. There is some choice artwork ahead from Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Bill Everett and many of the aforementioned artists.
This is how I like my books. Nice paper, excellent restoration and colors true to the original color palette. Sewn binding that makes the book lay as flat and spread as wide as a drunken sorority girl. These Marvel Masterworks will be treasured Shaw family heirlooms that will outlast me.
Many of the artists featured in this book are remembered and loved by comics fans. Some did work for Harvey (Bob Powell), others for EC (Reed Crandall and Joe Orlando). Some of them are “no name” creators lost to the mists of time or are simply not household names. One of these artists, John Tartaglione, deserves a shout out. His photo realistic artwork is a direct influence on Tony Harris (Starman, Ex Machina), from his “camera angles” down to his panel composition. It's downright eerie at times.
Even though this is not the most illustrious example of '50s Horror comics, it does have a few moments worthy of your attention (and money). I am on board for the next few volumes, which will finish out the run. There is some choice artwork ahead from Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Bill Everett and many of the aforementioned artists.
This is how I like my books. Nice paper, excellent restoration and colors true to the original color palette. Sewn binding that makes the book lay as flat and spread as wide as a drunken sorority girl. These Marvel Masterworks will be treasured Shaw family heirlooms that will outlast me.
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