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Title: Happy FIRST B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: Yoc on March 28, 2011, 06:32:51 PM: And what would an anniversary be without PRESENTS?!? :D

Do we have presents then? YOU BET!

Today - we debut a New Section for DCM. Something that's been needed for a while.
Over time members have grown fond of specific characters or artists and decided to gather them into 'archives' or collections. But we have had them spread all over the site in whichever publisher they best fit. This makes them hard to find unless you know they already existed. And even I was surprised at how many have been created over the years when we put this new section together.

Debuting today is The DCM Archives and Collections (http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php?cid=962) section (Click to go there now)!!
FIFTEEN collections and counting are now on the site!

(https://digitalcomicmuseum.com/images/forum message pictures/DellScribbly400.jpg)(Clickable thumbnails!)
And to mark the occasion we are also including a New updated version of The_Complete_Dell_Scribbly_Collection version 2 (CLICK HERE) (http://tinyurl.com/5rdp7pm) This includes new cover and credit pages (by me) as well as BIG upgrades on several of the pages from OtherEric and Teto7totoro. The DC Scribbly stories are not in the PD but we can still enjoy the early years of this really amazing series I highly recommend you try!

It's our hope that by placing links to ALL our collections members will check here and perhaps learn of a new character or artist they might not have tried before.

Also new today - a DCM Generic Avatar!
Starting today - if you'd like to have one - you can use one of the following avatars depending on your membership level.
All users may use the DCM Member one. VIP Scanners/Members may contact us and have the VIP version added to your profile.

(https://digitalcomicmuseum.com//forum/avatars/DCM_generic_avatars/Member-DCM SQUARE-125.jpg)

Anyone that wants to use one of these DCM avatars can read all about it in the FAQ HERE. (http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/forum/index.php/topic,1810.0.html) See question 10.

And finally to celebrate this happy occasion several VIP Scanners have uploaded the following books for you all!

Rangerhouse has made a scan of Yankee Comics #02 (Chesler) now up HERE! (http://tinyurl.com/4wzeyvo)

Len (freddyfly) has gotten us his scan of Mystery Comics #01 (Nedor) now up HERE!
(http://tinyurl.com/62g8nod)
Geo has uploaded TWO of his scans today - Space_Western_#40 (Charlton) click HERE! (http://tinyurl.com/6g8hx67)

and JVJ's Frogman_#08 (Hillman) is HERE! (http://tinyurl.com/65srl4y)

And from BuilderBoy's scans of JVJ's Rangers #55 (Fiction House) can be found here! (http://tinyurl.com/47wxpuq)

dsdaboss sends us Lightning Comics v2 04 is here! (http://tinyurl.com/4f4ybwp)

OtherEric & Loftypilot debut JVJ's Speed Comics #4 (Harvey) you can click HERE! (http://tinyurl.com/4can7t7)

Thank-you so much for the special scans guys! We've marked the file names on the site as (Anniversary gift) to let them stand out.

Now how is THAT for having a BIG DAY... even if it is a tad late?!
Let's all have an even better YEAR TWO!

Take care all,
-The DCM Staff
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: doccomix on March 28, 2011, 11:07:56 PM: What a great surprise! Happy Anniversary, guys... and may you live long and prosper!
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: krankyboy on March 28, 2011, 11:31:05 PM: Happy Anniversary to DCM!

Honestly, I don't think I'd ever get the chance to read most of this great golden age material if it weren't for you guys. So thanks again, and I really appreciate the fantastic birthday surprises that the scanners showered on us (especially Yankee Comics #2)!
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: darkmark (RIP) on March 28, 2011, 11:34:57 PM: Thanks for everything, especially that damn Yankee! ;-)
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: Yoc on March 28, 2011, 11:35:32 PM: Hehe, we were worried you'd pop a vessel waiting today KB. ;)

Geo and I put in a looong day and Eric came along to put some finishing touches in.
Couldn't have done it without you, Thanks guys!

AND Eric is still adding some more stuff you'll all love!
The Peter Wheat as usual - amazing work. Walt Kelly Rules!
:)
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: krankyboy on March 29, 2011, 12:14:15 AM: Admittedly, I was pretty excited -- and you guys did not disappoint in the slightest. I'm having a blast reading and re-reading these issues -- never would have thought when I got up this morning that I'd be reading a new Black Terror issue, Yankee Comics #2, and a couple of Targets before the end of the day.

But what's crazy is how greedy this site makes you. Now I'm already thinking, "Wow, I hope that someone manages to track down the rest of the Harry Chesler Dynamic Comics issues so we can get a complete run." (and that's going to be a pretty tall order) It's like a kid opening his gifts for Christmas and wondering what he's going to get for his birthday by mid-afternoon. ^-^

Anyway, you guys did a terrific job. And I love this place. :)
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: Yoc on March 29, 2011, 12:18:06 AM: Thanks KB. *blush*

I can't say if Chesler will happen but the run of Targets seems very possible.
And we are getting close to complete on a lot of the FH titles!
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: OtherEric on March 29, 2011, 12:23:25 AM: Target v1 is going to be an uphill climb at best. As for the rest, we've got a LOT on the way and I'll hopefully be getting some more even beyond the JVJ issues soon.
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: krankyboy on March 29, 2011, 01:00:47 AM: Quote from: Yoc on March 29, 2011, 12:18:06 AM
Thanks KB. *blush*

I can't say if Chesler will happen but the run of Targets seems very possible.
And we are getting close to complete on a lot of the FH titles!

Yeah, I just don't know if getting a full run on Chesler's Dynamic is terribly realistic. Thanks to the scanners, we've got complete or nearly complete copies of the later issues, but it's been almost non-existent where paper copies of issues 2-12 are concerned. I can only imagine how rare they must be. Admittedly, my tastes favor Golden Age superheroes and can get a little eclectic. So having all the stories with Dynamic Man, for instance, or Yankee Boy are important to me personally.

Still, as you point out, Target seems like it could be in the cards, along with a dozen other titles (Black Terror, The Eagle, Jumbo Comics, Fighting Yank, etc) on DCM. JVJ has a lot of Prize issues, so that seems possible, not to mention Blue Beetle, which is one of my all-time favorites. :)
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: OtherEric on March 29, 2011, 01:17:57 AM: I think the problem on Target will be the v1 n7, with the Spacehawk Cover. We've got the first couple of issues, so nothing is impossible, that's for sure. And I finally realized one reason I like it so much: It's the closest thing to a Timely series we can post here in a lot of ways. The early issues were by the Jaquet (sp?) shop, which also did the early Marvel Mysteries. Then later issues feature quite a few artists who also did notable work at Timely. Maybe JVJ could elaborate on the connections better than I could.
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: krankyboy on March 29, 2011, 01:38:28 AM: Quote from: OtherEric on March 29, 2011, 01:17:57 AM
I think the problem on Target will be the v1 n7, with the Spacehawk Cover. We've got the first couple of issues, so nothing is impossible, that's for sure.

It seems like a lot of this is almost like hunting for buried treasure (or finding small pieces of a larger puzzle). You never know if something will turn up and you'll find the missing pieces to finally "complete the puzzle," so to speak.

Hope springs eternal, of course.

I didn't realize that Timely shared a connection with the Target issues. The artwork always seemed pretty good, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. But I am.

Modified Note: I didn't realize that Dynamic skips from issue #3 to number 8, which means the missing issues after #2 and #3 start there. At least there's a better chance of all of them being hunted down, with fewer issue numbers to find. What did I just say about hope springing eternal?
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: OtherEric on March 29, 2011, 01:57:27 AM: And now I'm second-guessing myself, I'm 90% sure both Marvel Mystery and Target were produced by the Jaquet shop for their early issues. I know early Targets have stories by Everett and Burgos, at least. I hope somebody who knows more than me can clear things up.
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: narfstar on March 29, 2011, 04:19:50 AM: Coverless makes many things possible and possibly affordable. Most superhero Centaurs are over $20 bucks coverless but we have those that spring for them. Not sure what the Targets run but I think I paid $10 for my coverless Blue Bolt 8. Here is a Dynamic 11
http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNAMIC-COMICS-11-FA-GD-classic-mad-scientist-cover-/260753688071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb6218607#ht_1460wt_1139

Make him an offer anyone?
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: jrvandore on March 29, 2011, 06:16:46 AM: Congratulations and thanks to everyone!

My interests are rather obscure (primarily identifying the sources of IW/Super kiddie comics) so I appreciate each and every effort, but especially those outside of the various superhero/adventure genres.

Mazel tov and shalom!
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: bcholmes on March 29, 2011, 07:05:24 AM: Yay! And congrats! If I weren't a brain in a jar, I'd clap my hands in delight!

I'm pretty new here, but it didn't take long to realize how invaluable this site is. Thanks for all the anniversary surprises!
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: krankyboy on March 29, 2011, 12:31:39 PM: Quote from: narfstar on March 29, 2011, 04:19:50 AM
Coverless makes many things possible and possibly affordable. Most superhero Centaurs are over $20 bucks coverless but we have those that spring for them. Not sure what the Targets run but I think I paid $10 for my coverless Blue Bolt 8. Here is a Dynamic 11
http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNAMIC-COMICS-11-FA-GD-classic-mad-scientist-cover-/260753688071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb6218607#ht_1460wt_1139

Make him an offer anyone?

I'd get it if only the guy took something else other than Paypal (which I hate more than anything). A shame because Dynamic books don't come along too often.
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: JVJ (RIP) on March 29, 2011, 12:40:20 PM: Yes, indeed, many happy returns.
And, hell, that new "Preview" feature is worth the entire price of admission to the site...!

Peace, or should I say, paix - off to France on Thursday after mailing five boxes of books to scanners (Jon, Geo, Snard, TwoByFour and BuilderBoy) and Blastaar has a whole box of Sparkling Stars he's promised to scan and Gary Groth is going to be forwarding my Fight and Cowgirl Romance issues to Jon - so LOTS and LOTS of goodies in the pipeline.

Jim (|:{>
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: Yoc on March 29, 2011, 01:18:54 PM: Hey, thanks very much for the update Jim and have another Great Trip!
:D
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: builderboy on March 29, 2011, 01:22:34 PM: Quote from: JVJ on March 29, 2011, 12:40:20 PM
...off to France on Thursday after mailing five boxes of books to scanners

:D JVJ, thanks for the last minute surge of energy getting the stuff out the door at the 11th hour before your travels....can't wait to see 'em! :P
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: jfglade on March 29, 2011, 03:31:29 PM: I'm glad to see all of the various "Archives" together. I certainly hope to see the single character collections continued. I might be possible to put together collections of complete series which were very short (a combined collection of Ace of Space/The Dragon for example) if there would be any interest in such short-lived obscure characters. See collections like the "Fighting Yank Archive" certainly suggest that the sky is the limit; I can remember when that was considered something of a pipe dream by a few.

It is also amazing to see how many books are added here in any given week or month. The scanners have done a tremendous amount of work and I appreciate all of it.

Many happy returns.
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: Yoc on March 29, 2011, 08:41:31 PM: HI Jon,
YES please do pull together any collection you like. That's another reason for creating it.
I've got a few more in the works myself. And if you need a 'cover' for it like a few I've done in there say the word.

-Yoc
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: krankyboy on March 31, 2011, 11:51:35 AM: I'm pretty amazed at just how great a week this has been for uploads. Eric is still providing us with much-needed paper Target Comics issues which are rolling in, not to mention the other books from all the scanners. As always, I'm extremely grateful to you guys.

On the Dynamic Comics front, I'm going to see if that guy won't take a money order for that #11 on ebay... that would be a sweet addition to the site if I could get my hands on it, scan it, etc...
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: Yoc on March 31, 2011, 01:33:04 PM: Sounds great KB,
GL on the money order.
:)
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: narfstar on April 01, 2011, 11:15:58 AM: Target number 2 at a low price so far

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250797414402&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_1004wt_1139
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: OtherEric on April 03, 2011, 07:05:33 AM: Amazingly, we already have a nice scan of that issue. Otherwise it would be very tempting indeed....
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: dbigwood on April 08, 2011, 09:47:55 AM: Thanks to all the scanners and happy anniversary to the site.

I love the collections. If I may, I'd like to suggest one, Chickie Ricks the Flyin' Fool. It appeared mostly in Joe Palooka. The art and story by Powell were very good. The story progressed, Chickie started as a dishonorable air force pilot involved in a freedom fight in Asia and ends with his name cleared and working in the US for a California rancher. Just a suggestion.

Thanks Again to all involved.
Title: Re: Happy B-Day gang! Post #2 - Our Anniversary Presents!
Post by: Yoc on April 08, 2011, 10:33:27 AM: Sounds great db. Feel free to collect them into a file and uploading it.
The more the merrier!
:)