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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
It's The 75th Anniversary Year Of The....
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: Comic Book History

 

It's The 75th Anniversary Year Of The....

 

American Comic Book!

 

 

Another one of several milestones in pop culture history being reached this Year will be honored at the upcoming SDCC  Comic Con  International 2008!

The Comic Con  runs in San Diego, California from July 24th through July 27th, (with a special preview night on the 23rd for 4-day badge holders only).

This is the Year that several programs nationwide as well as the SDCC are celebrating the birth of American Comic Books.

Why?  Because most comic book historians consider 1933 as being the year when American comic book came into being.

Who Started this pop culture item?  It was started by an enterprising 'premiums' salesman Max C. Gaines.

What was the First Comic Book? Well, the first 'true' comic book was Funnies On Parade, that was published in the spring of 1933 by Eastern Color, which contained only reprints of newspaper strips.

The comic book was offered as a 'premium' by Procter & Gamble with an initial print run of 10,000 copies. 

That run sold out immediately! Quickly recognizing a good thing, Eastern Color next released Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics, but went to press with a print run of 100,000 copies...

This time Gaines stuck a 10 cents sticker on some of the copies and dropped them off at various  corner newsstands, only to return later to find they had already sold out!

Then a year later, Famous Funnies no.1 debuted (pictured at above right), and an American Industry was born!

It was only five years later when Superman appeared in Action Comics, which really kicked off the Comic Books buying habits of Americans!

Max Gaines himself went on to be active with National Periodical Publications ( Later known as DC - Superman Comics) and also with his own EC Comics line.

I am pleased that the Comic Con is honoring the birth of the American Comic Book, which has given me so much pleasure in my reading and buying habits! 

As I will be celebrating my birthday also at the Comic Con, I'll be sure to blog on any of the programs that I attend in those 4 days and 4 nights!

For those of you that are new to our blog, we have an ongoing comics and Pop Culture convention ourselves here at Make It So Marketing, what with our daily blog posts and listings of items for sale! Be sure to join us again!

Michael

 

 

 

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Famous Funnies #1 from 1934 is pictured above. The industry has come a long ways since this issue was published !

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Action Comics #1 from June of 1938 is pictured above. Funny thing is, Superman wasn't on the cover again until issue #7 in December of 1938. He was in each of the interior pages of issues #1-7 but only pictured on the cover of #1 and 7 when the publishers figured out what was making the comic book sell!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Doc Savage's 75th Anniversary Will Be Honored!
Mood:  d'oh
Topic: Comic Book History

 

Doc Savage's 75th Anniversary Will Be Honored!

One of several milestones in pop culture history being reached this year will be honored at the upcoming SDCC  Comic Con  International 2008!

The Comic Con  runs in San Diego from July 24th through July 27th, (with a special preview night on the 23rd for 4-day badge holders only).

'Doc Savage' will be honored at the Con and in the Con's 2008 Program Book.

"The Man of Bronze" was actually first seen in the pages of pulp magazines back in 1933!

Doc was created by writer Lester Dent. He had the Doc, (who for those of you that don't know), portray a 'Heroic/Renaissance Man' with a team of adventurers by his side.

Doc Savage was published in 181 issues between 1933 and 1949!

My first personal knowledge of Doc Savage began in the 1960's when Bantam Books issued a series of reprint paperbacks with James Bama painted covers!

Of course after discovering these books, I picked up the Doc Savage tales in his Marvel Comics title! 

I do have to admit that although I read several of his reprinted adventures and checked out the comic book series, I wasn't a fanatic about the series. Not like I was about the Green Hornet when he came out on TV and the Comics. He too had a pulp magazine history. However Doc had several fans among my peers in High School at the time.

Doc later had a 1975 movie titled Doc Savage, The Man of Bronze, which was produced by the legendary George Pal and starred TV's Tarzan, Ron Ely. (See photo top right for a scene from that movie.)

I am pleased that the Comic Con is honoring Doc Savage in this year's Program Book, which hopefully would bring new interest to long time heroic character!

For those of you that are new to our blog, we have an ongoing comics and Pop Culture convention ourselves here at Make It So Marketing, what with our daily blog posts and listings of items for sale! Be sure to join us again!

Michael

 

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No, you're not seeing 'Tarzan', (Ron Ely), all dressed up in the photo above!

Instead, its' Doc Savage and his band of adventurers from a scene in the 1975 Doc Savage film, 'Doc Savage the Man of Bronze'!

To view our currently listed Doc Savage and other 'Marvel Superheroes' Comics, magazines and other pop culture items, just click on the photo above!

 

 

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Monday, June 16, 2008
Thoughts On The Dark Knight...
Mood:  quizzical
Topic: Comic Book Movies

 

The Dark Knight

Crusading against the crime syndicates terrorizing Gotham, Batman(Christian Bale) encounters a new enemy, a criminal mastermind - The Joker (Heath Ledger in his final role) in The Dark Knight opening July 18. 

Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman return while Maggy Gyllenhaal steps in to replace the woeful Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes.

Like most sequels, this second installment looks like it will explore its' hero's dark side.  How far is too far?  What if you're battling an evil like The Joker?  Hmmm. 

Sounds interesting, and Christian Bale is fabulous as Bruce Wayne.  But on the whole, the trailers look a little too dark for me.  Of course, that just may be Heath Ledger's makeup.  Like many women, I'm not much for the gore and this new Batman seems filled with it.

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I admit, I'm not itching to see The Dark Knight - and I loved Batman Begins.

On the plus side, at least Katie Holmes is gone ...

Reserving judgement for now,

Tina

 

We have an ongoing Comic Con  and pop culture convention here at Make It So Marketing, what with our daily blog posts and listings of items for sale!

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Michael

 

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Save July 18th for the Opening Day of the 'The Dark Knight'!

For all of our current Batman and other DC Comics / Magazine listings, just click on the Poster above! 

If we don't currrently show an item you are looking for, just e-mail us and we'll check our backstock and if available we'll list it for you in our eBay Featured Store!  

 

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Each comic / comics book or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
We attend several  pop culture conventions and Comic Cons during the year to replenish our inventory for resale!  
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store just for you!
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Updated: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:06 PM PDT
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Well.... It's Out Today...
Mood:  quizzical
Topic: Comic Book Movies

 

Well..... It's Out Today....

The New Incredible Hulk  Movie That Is!

So are we excited here at Make It So Marketing about the Opening Day???

Actually not really...

Tina already has blogged what her feelings about the newest Hulk Film  which can be seen at:  Click Here.

As for myself, I did the usual Comic Book Fan thing by wearing my Jack Kirby's version of the Incredible Hulk T-Shirt out today on my errands.

Got several looks at the t-shirt and a few comments at the Post Office, supermarket, and drugstore, but nothing like the questions I was asked about on the Marvel Comics film Iron Man Opening Day / Weekend!

Earlier this morning I did hear Mr. MovieFone's review of The Incredible Hulk movie when he was talking with Robin Meade on CNN Headline News.

Robin had said that she understood that the first film 'Wasn't so Hot' and asked if the 'remake' that opens today would be 'hot'...

Mr MovieFone stated that with new actors Ed Norton and Liv Tyler that the movie had a new look, but that the Hulk was 'still on the run'.

He also said that 'It ain't No Iron Man!'.

He added 'It's a whole lotter better than the first one'. And went on to add... Especially since he wasn't expecting much from this new film.

So... did Mr Movie Fone like it???  "I liked it" he said.

He added, "if you like comic book movies, you'll like this'.

Robin suggested the movie was more for 20 year old males and teenagers...

Mr MovieFone just said at the end of his short TV segment, (after reviewing one other film ), 'Go see the Hulk'. 'You'll like the Big Green Man'.

So... looks like I'll have to take this in after Opening Weekend by myself, as Tina doesn't want to see it, and we have several activities planned this weekend for Father's Day weekend, including having my own Father up here for a project and dinner! And the Hulk '"ain't" one of them!

We have an ongoing Comic Con  and pop culture convention here at Make It So Marketing, what with our daily blog posts and listings of items for sale!

Thanks for reading this post today and please join us again for more!

Michael

 

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Edward Norton may be interesting casting as Bruce Banner, but Tina doubts he can save The Incredible Hulk movie for female fans! Check out her review blog post if you get a chance!

For all of our current Hulk Comics / Magazine listings, just click on the Poster above! 

If we don't currrently show an item you are looking for, just e-mail us and we'll check our backstock and if available we'll list it for you in our eBay Featured Store!  

 

Welcome To Our World! Our Shipments AREN'T delivered by the Batmobile, Just the USPS!

Note From Make It So Marketing:

Each comic / comics book or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
We attend several  pop culture conventions and Comic Cons during the year to replenish our inventory for resale!  
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store just for you!
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Updated: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:03 PM PDT
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Personality Parade Jarred My Memories...
Mood:  d'oh
Topic: Comic Book Movies

 

Personality Parade Jarred My Memories...

About the 1991 Captain America Movie!

Due to the new collection we just picked up, we have been busy grading / inventorying / and listing it in the eBay Featured Store, instead of checking out pop culture news...

So I'm personally a little behind in my reading! 

Last night before going to bed I started to read the Sunday newspaper. In the Parade Magazine, on the 'Personality Parade' page, it jumped out at me!

'It' was a photo of Matt Salinger who starred as 'Captain America' in the 1991 live action film of the same name.

I remember seeing this before it went straight to video at the Los Angeles Sci-Fi and Comic Book Convention.

It was so 'bad' that it was not released to theaters, and finally went 'straight' to video.

However, as 'bad' as it was, it is the most faithful representation of Captain America to date. 

As usual though, whenever Hollywood gets control of a Marvel Comics property, changes for the sake of changes had to be made.

Thus the 'Red Skull' was changed to an 'Italian' which made no sense whatever.

There were other story plotlines that just didn't do justice to such a great comic book Icon.

The only fun in seeing this film was seeing it with other comic book fans at the Comic Con. This is why I keep recommending those of you that like comics or other pop culture fare to take in a convention. It should and can be great fun for a week or a weekend!

There may be good news for 'Cap' fans. There is to be a new film, in 2011 titled 'The First Avenger: Captain America'.

Hopefully this won't be the 'turkey' that the 1991 film was!

We'll see....

Isn't it Great that superheroes are finally getting the 'respect' from the Mainstream Public?! (i.e. Iron Man!)

Thanks for reading this popular culture - comics - comic books blog post and please visit our blog again!

For those of you new to us, we also have an ongoing pop culture - comics convention here at Make It So Marketing, what with our daily blog posts and listings of items for sale!

Michael

 

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Matt Salinger looked pretty good in the 'Captain America' Movie of 1990!

Although the film had Steve Rogers become the super-soldier in WWII and frozen in ice, the other plotlines were not close to the comic book. In fact the producers decided to add more action at the end as the storyline was convoluted to say the least!

To view our currently listed Marvel Superheroes Comics, magazines, manga, anime, Graphic Novels and other pop culture items, just click on the movie poster above!

 

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We attend several  pop culture and comic books conventions during the year to replenish our inventory for resale!   If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store just for you!
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