Comments on: Scott’s Classic Comics Corner: Out Of Print But Not Forgotten

By: Rob Ocelot

Rob Ocelot — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:39:59 +0000

Rio is excellent and Rio Rides Again is no slouch either.

I’d really like to see an article on Chaykin’s GN version of The Stars My Destination. The original version was only half published and the Epic softcover version that prints the whole story is quite difficult to find these days.

Has anyone ever come across the original printing of The Cowboy Wally Show from Doubleday that was intended for the bookstore market? TCBWS was notoriously out of print for more than a decade.

Steranko:Graphic Narrative is worth tracking down if you are a fan of the man and his work (hey, who isnt?)

By: Zack Smith

Zack Smith — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:09:26 +0000

The Greatest Golden Age Stories Ever Told is perhaps the cream of the crop for DC collections, and was never very easy to find. That said, you can find hardcovers on eBay for about $20.

The various “From the ’30s to the ’70s” collections were absolutely fantastic, despite some mixed results with, well, the 1970s tales. But all of them are great — the Shazam! one is hardest to find, but it’s a great representation of some amazing stories. The Batman one was a huge influence on Morrison’s run.

The Private Files of the Shadow collects Michael William Kaluta’s gorgeous stories, and is well worth hunting for.

I think they brought this back into print a while back, but Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson’s adaptation of the original Alien is a good read.

So is Stephen Bissette and Rick Vetich’s adaptation of Stephen Spielberg’s megaflop 1941, which is better than the movie.

Of course the finest collection of all time is Uncle Scrooge McDuck: His LIfe and Times, a gorgeous retrospective of Carl Barks’ stories featuring amazing colors and commentary from Barks himself. Also recommended is Gladstone’s Uncle Scrooge in Color, featuring several key historical stories, some rarities, and an in-depth essay on Scrooge’s characterization. I ate it up as a kid.

By: John Trumbull

John Trumbull — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:27:01 +0000

Rio really is a spectacular read. Doug Wildey was one of the great underrated artists of comics.

By: Jack Norris

Jack Norris — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:04:55 +0000

Agent Torpor:
Yeah, that was totally called for, and you’re not a dick or anything.

By: benday-dot

benday-dot — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:58:31 +0000

“I had not realized that there was a TPB of Stuntman. I suspect that may be reissued sooner or later, though.”

The first volume of the new Simon and Kirby Library series, published by Titan, and due this summer, will feature some Stuntman material (not sure as to the extant of it, though only 3 issues were actually published).

By: Random Stranger

Random Stranger — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:23:22 +0000

I had not realized that there was a TPB of Stuntman. I suspect that may be reissued sooner or later, though.

By: skfl

skfl — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:47:46 +0000

here’s hoping that some of these make their way back into print – particularly that 1950′s collection.

By: DanLarkin

DanLarkin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:54:14 +0000

The Greatest 50s stories is awesome. So many great artists in one package.

By: Agent_Torpor

Agent_Torpor — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:02:53 +0000

“One day, people will search bins for cool old trades like these rather than for back issues.”

And one day, we’ll all jet off to work thanks to mini-rockets implanted firmly in our asses.

By: MarkAndrew

MarkAndrew — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:46:12 +0000

Speaking as a guy who likes those early sixties Charlon Monster comics more than is healthy (I voted for Reptisaurus in the Top 100 runs)

That Konga trade? I-M-P-O-S-S-I-B-L-E to find.

By: Matt Bird

Matt Bird — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:18:09 +0000

My all-time favorite out-of-print trade finds were Snyder’s two volumes of Ditko’s “Mr. A”. A is A, baby! Now I have to track down that Konga volume, too! Thanks for another great column, Scott.

By: Aqualad

Aqualad — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:10:40 +0000

That day is today, Bill! My best finds at the last few conventions have been out-of-print trades.

By: Rick Klaw

Rick Klaw — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:44:16 +0000

The Greatest 1950s Stories Every Told is a shockingly great read as is Wildey’s Rio (one of the great comic book westerns). As an ape aficionado, I need to find The Lonely One. Thanks for the informative piece.

By: DubipR

DubipR — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:44:12 +0000

Rio is a true gem. I picked one up at my friend’s comic shop a few years back (softcover). Along with Blueberry, Rio was the part of the essential western comics to read. Another great column, Scott.

By: jazzbo

jazzbo — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:40:57 +0000

Yep, the ’50s book is fantastic. One of my favorite trades. The variety is great. The artwork is much more varied than I initially expected, since pretty much the only ’50s comics I had seen were Sprang’s Batman and Swan’s Superman. The Aquaman story in particular was stunning. I was shocked at how great the art and coloring was in that story.

By: Mike Loughlin

Mike Loughlin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:32:37 +0000

I have the ’50s book, and it is as good as you say.

After reading the Doug Wildey story in Harlan Ellison’s Dream Corridor, I couldn’t believe I hadn’t seen more by the guy. It was a beautifully rendered story. I’ll have to keep an eye out for Rio.

By: Bill Reed

Bill Reed — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:55:09 +0000

One day, people will search bins for cool old trades like these rather than for back issues.