Comments on: Comics You Should Own – Elementals #1-5 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/ Comic Book Resources Presents... Comics Should Be Good! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:03:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kurt Mausert http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-844268 Kurt Mausert Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:27:46 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-844268 I colored Elementals from issue 4 until the end of the 1st series (including 2 specials). Elementals was a good book when Willingham wrote and drew it. There were times when he didn't pencil it and some fairly poor talent was brought in. Bill also didn't produce well on a given schedule. That left the other people who worked on his book and were dependent upon that income in a rough spot. If Bill had kept penciling the book and produced it on a monthly schedule, I think that it could have been huge. I colored Elementals from issue 4 until the end of the 1st series (including 2 specials). Elementals was a good book when Willingham wrote and drew it. There were times when he didn’t pencil it and some fairly poor talent was brought in. Bill also didn’t produce well on a given schedule. That left the other people who worked on his book and were dependent upon that income in a rough spot. If Bill had kept penciling the book and produced it on a monthly schedule, I think that it could have been huge.

]]> By: John Karnay http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-844183 John Karnay Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:10:44 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-844183 Willingham is and was one of the revolutionary writers. He also had great collaborators in Jack Herman and Jeff Dee. I was lucky enough to work with Jeff on some RPG supplements and have met and spoken to Willingham and Herman on a number of occassions. Bill is a great guy. He even took the time to review some of my own published stories. Elementals is probably my all time favorite comic with "Ratman" Eddie Fink, Ambrose and Shapeshifter as some of my favorite characters of all time. Willingham is and was one of the revolutionary writers. He also had great collaborators in Jack Herman and Jeff Dee. I was lucky enough to work with Jeff on some RPG supplements and have met and spoken to Willingham and Herman on a number of occassions. Bill is a great guy. He even took the time to review some of my own published stories. Elementals is probably my all time favorite comic with “Ratman” Eddie Fink, Ambrose and Shapeshifter as some of my favorite characters of all time.

]]> By: The_Skycutter http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-783491 The_Skycutter Thu, 20 May 2010 05:36:34 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-783491 Bill Willingham is the Greatest! I have the complete collection of The Elementals and all of the mini series crossovers except, Monolith mini series issue #4.... Can someone help me complete my collection with a CBR or PDF! Bill Willingham is the Greatest! I have the complete collection of The Elementals and all of the mini series crossovers except, Monolith mini series issue #4….

Can someone help me complete my collection with a CBR or PDF!

]]> By: Doug Taylor http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-728064 Doug Taylor Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:25:40 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-728064 Elementals has always (since I discovered the first issue on the stand and recognized the villains we'd fought in the V&V module "Death Duel with the Destroyers") been a personal favorite of mine, and I've got just about every issue (missing a few of the Sex Specials, though). Kurt, how much are you interested in for those pages? Elementals has always (since I discovered the first issue on the stand and recognized the villains we’d fought in the V&V module “Death Duel with the Destroyers”) been a personal favorite of mine, and I’ve got just about every issue (missing a few of the Sex Specials, though).

Kurt, how much are you interested in for those pages?

]]> By: Dean http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-727790 Dean Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:44:10 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-727790 Willingham's "Elementals" was amazing. Willingham’s “Elementals” was amazing.

]]> By: kurt mausert http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-708274 kurt mausert Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:28:35 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-708274 Dear Denshai, I have no idea. I left the book before those issues were published. Comico folded (ran out of money) in 1988 or 1989. I colored the book from issue 4 thru the 2nd special. I also recolored an issue or two for reprint in their reprint volume. But my involvement ended before the tawdry stuff came out. If you know of any other Elemental fans that would be interested in purchasing original colored pages (color guides), I am trying to sell mine. I give to a charity that educates the poor in northern India (see: www.fflvrindavan.org) and would donate some proceeds there. Yours, Kurt Mausert Dear Denshai,
I have no idea. I left the book before those issues were published. Comico folded (ran out of money) in 1988 or 1989. I colored the book from issue 4 thru the 2nd special. I also recolored an issue or two for reprint in their reprint volume. But my involvement ended before the tawdry stuff came out.
If you know of any other Elemental fans that would be interested in purchasing original colored pages (color guides), I am trying to sell mine. I give to a charity that educates the poor in northern India (see: http://www.fflvrindavan.org) and would donate some proceeds there.
Yours,
Kurt Mausert

]]> By: Greg Burgas http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-708273 Greg Burgas Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:26:59 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-708273 Denshai: Sorry I missed your first comment last year. I honestly don't know how many Sex Specials were published. Did you try the Grand Comics Database? I don't know if they have those covers scanned, but it's usually a pretty good resource. I know there were at least two, but that's all I know. I hope you find what you're looking for! Denshai: Sorry I missed your first comment last year. I honestly don’t know how many Sex Specials were published. Did you try the Grand Comics Database? I don’t know if they have those covers scanned, but it’s usually a pretty good resource. I know there were at least two, but that’s all I know.

I hope you find what you’re looking for!

]]> By: Denshai Lee http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-708269 Denshai Lee Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:18:06 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-708269 Hey Kurt, So nice to hear from someone that worked on this excellent series. I have a question for you. Do you know how many Sex Specials were published? That would help me know if my search is complete. Hey Kurt,

So nice to hear from someone that worked on this excellent series. I have a question for you. Do you know how many Sex Specials were published? That would help me know if my search is complete.

]]> By: kurt mausert http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-706927 kurt mausert Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:07:14 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-706927 I was the colorist on Elementals from issue 4 to Special 2--the end of the first series. It was my favorite book to color when Willingham did the pencils. It is too bad that he didn't do every issue and do it on time. The book could have been huge. It was nice to see people are still interested in the book. Yours, Kurt Mausert I was the colorist on Elementals from issue 4 to Special 2–the end of the first series. It was my favorite book to color when Willingham did the pencils. It is too bad that he didn’t do every issue and do it on time. The book could have been huge. It was nice to see people are still interested in the book.
Yours,
Kurt Mausert

]]> By: Denshai Lee http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-650441 Denshai Lee Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:48:54 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-650441 Clint Adams mentioned a store in Austin, if you have the location and the stores phone number maybe I can arrange to purchase and have them shipped. Clint Adams mentioned a store in Austin, if you have the location and the stores phone number maybe I can arrange to purchase and have them shipped.

]]> By: Denshai Lee http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-650436 Denshai Lee Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:47:07 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-650436 Hi Greg, I'm looking to help a good friend of mine locate some of the issues he is missing to complete his collection on this Elementals series. I've been doing a lot of research and that is how I found your blog. It has a lot of info and I really can appreciate the comic even though I'm not a collector after reading your blog. Well I need your help. I'm trying to purchase the issues he is missing, any suggestions on where to find this series. (Any price it doesnt matter) Thanks in advance for your help :) Hi Greg,

I’m looking to help a good friend of mine locate some of the issues he is missing to complete his collection on this Elementals series. I’ve been doing a lot of research and that is how I found your blog. It has a lot of info and I really can appreciate the comic even though I’m not a collector after reading your blog. Well I need your help. I’m trying to purchase the issues he is missing, any suggestions on where to find this series. (Any price it doesnt matter)
Thanks in advance for your help :)

]]> By: King White http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-270100 King White Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:50:31 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-270100 How much are the Elementals worth by now How much are the Elementals worth by now

]]> By: Jim http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-211602 Jim Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:04:31 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-211602 I remember waiting for each issue. The stories were like nothing else at the time. Great stuff! I remember waiting for each issue. The stories were like nothing else at the time. Great stuff!

]]> By: Matthew http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-180066 Matthew Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:35:06 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-180066 I've been confused about the second volume of the Elementals for a while. Were there 26 issues published? Or 28? Or 29? According to Mile High Comics, there were 29. Wikipedia says 26. On this page I'm reading 28. Has anyone actually got issue 27, 28, or 29 on hand? Thanks for any info you can provide. I’ve been confused about the second volume of the Elementals for a while. Were there 26 issues published? Or 28? Or 29? According to Mile High Comics, there were 29. Wikipedia says 26. On this page I’m reading 28. Has anyone actually got issue 27, 28, or 29 on hand? Thanks for any info you can provide.

]]> By: Shawn Hill http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-167449 Shawn Hill Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:28:29 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-167449 Willingham was a revelation back in the 80s. The Elementals looked so bright and shiny, but the stories were so dark, the villains so corrupt. I'd love to somehow see reprints of these, esp. volume 1, even in black and white. Willingham was a revelation back in the 80s. The Elementals looked so bright and shiny, but the stories were so dark, the villains so corrupt. I’d love to somehow see reprints of these, esp. volume 1, even in black and white.

]]> By: Lundok http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-154270 Lundok Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:13:19 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-154270 One of my all time favorites. The atmosphere of these five books is a mix of horror, action, tension and the inane boredom that the characters feel from being in captivity for so long. I followed the series for a while after this, but as Greg said, some of the artisit were just awful. It's a shame because I had always hoped that ol' Bill would come to his senses and start the series up again. One of my all time favorites. The atmosphere of these five books is a mix of horror, action, tension and the inane boredom that the characters feel from being in captivity for so long. I followed the series for a while after this, but as Greg said, some of the artisit were just awful. It’s a shame because I had always hoped that ol’ Bill would come to his senses and start the series up again.

]]> By: Clint Adams http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-87015 Clint Adams Tue, 01 May 2007 20:03:54 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-87015 If your in Austin, you can pick up a lot of these at the 1/2 price books on Lamar. If your in Austin, you can pick up a lot of these at the 1/2 price books on Lamar.

]]> By: DanCJ http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-49252 DanCJ Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:00:06 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-49252 Yeah - Proposition Player is good. I had the TPB of the first few issues of The Elementals, but it didn't really grab me and I sent it into the ether by way of eBay Yeah – Proposition Player is good.

I had the TPB of the first few issues of The Elementals, but it didn’t really grab me and I sent it into the ether by way of eBay

]]> By: FunkyGreenJerusalem http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-49240 FunkyGreenJerusalem Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:00:15 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-49240 "Yeah, I forgot that he drew the first two issues of Shadowpact. He can still draw, but I guess it takes too long." He also did a few issues/pages of his pre-Fables Vertigo mini Propsition Player. It's a good fun take on religon - a card player jokingly buys beer in exchange for his friends soul, and unwittingly becomes a new player in the battle between heaven and hell, and we get to see him form his own non-religon religon - and got collected a few years ago as a trade. I'd reccomend it to all. “Yeah, I forgot that he drew the first two issues of Shadowpact. He can still draw, but I guess it takes too long.”

He also did a few issues/pages of his pre-Fables Vertigo mini Propsition Player.
It’s a good fun take on religon – a card player jokingly buys beer in exchange for his friends soul, and unwittingly becomes a new player in the battle between heaven and hell, and we get to see him form his own non-religon religon – and got collected a few years ago as a trade.

I’d reccomend it to all.

]]> By: howyadoin http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/comment-page-1/#comment-49113 howyadoin Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:24:47 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/comics-you-should-own-elementals-1-5/#comment-49113 I never knew he was an artist as well. Pretty decent-lookin' stuff for the era, if a little on the derivative side. I never knew he was an artist as well. Pretty decent-lookin’ stuff for the era, if a little on the derivative side.

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