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View Obscura Comics is now Atomic Robot Comics & Toys!
It is hard to believe that four years have passed since the doors of View Obscura, opened in a virtual sense. As expected sales were slow at first but by the end of it's first year business was sailing along briskly. What had begun as a showcase for my personal photography and art prints quickly expanded into a full-fledged comic book and vintage toy store, in fact the store has grown so fast that I can hardly believe it.
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Recently both Terri and I were thinking about what we could do to take our online business to the next level. After a lot of thought, and most importantly prayer, we came to the conclusion that the only thing that was holding us back was our name "View Obscura." Back four years ago the name fit. We began the business as a way to showcase my photography and sell ephemera. Today that is just a very small amount of the items that we have for sale and now our old name didn't accurately communicate exactly what we are.
Besides "View Obscura" is really hard to remember. We recently learned that many of our customers were referring to us as "Obscure Comics", which is of course okay but if you tried to find our store by looking under that title you would never find us.
That's when we were given the divinely inspired name "Atomic Robot". We played with other names like "Fun Time Comics" and "Atomic City", but in the end "Atomic Robot Comics & Toys" won out. We truly believe that this new name will be easier to remember plus it more accurately suits us with our expanding catalog of comic books and retro toys.
Both Terri and I want to thank all of our loyal customers for all of their patronage. We also want to assure you that a name change does not mean a change in the kinds of products we sell, a change in the way that we do customer service or a change in our speedy shipping service.
None of that will change, our customers are still the number one priority to us.
Here is the a summary of just who we are from the Atomic Robot Comics & Toys website:
We are big in the Bronze Age!
Though we carry comic books that date back to the 1940s, it is the era known as "The Bronze Age" (1970-1979) that account for about 60% of our total sales. This, in my opinion, is proof positive that this era of comics is coming into its own with the fan base ... and that they are just damn good comics.
Gone in a Flash!
Of our total comic book sales, “The Flash” led the way. To be honest it has been a bit difficult to keep up with the demand for these books, though we have managed to do exactly that. Other top sellers include:
• Green Lantern• Amazing Spider-Man• Action Comics• Avengers• Justice League
• Uncanny X-Men• Spawn• Wonder Woman• Captain America• Iron Man
Star Wars, those crazy ... Star Wars
When it comes to our vintage toy section, I just had to sing along with Bill Murray from SNL back in the day. Star Wars toys sold very well along with Godzilla items and our Barbie and Disney dolls.
Our Movie Memorabilia section has been growing steadily all year with new original movie stills, lobby cards, and movie posters regularly added.
To everyone who has taken the time to shop with us over the past four years, I personally thank you. We have really taken pleasure in serving you in the best way we possibly can. We take great pride in making sure that each item shipped from our store is packed securely so that when it arrives to you it will be in perfect condition. Additionally we strive to get each item out ASAP, so that you can have your item in a timely manner. Our customers, a great compliment, have called us “the best shipper on Etsy” and we accept this honor with a lot of pride.
"A Lonely Place of Dying" One of Marv Wolfman's Best Tales
From DC Comics / View Obscura Comics
Fifty years ago, an up-and-coming creator named Marv Wolfman turned in his first script, and though no one knew it at the time, the DC Universe was about to be changed forever. Believe it or not, the mind that helped co-create such massive events like CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS and THE JUDAS CONTRACT actually started pretty small, all the way back in August of 1968 with a script for an issue of BLACKHAWK, setting into motion a chain of events that would permanently shift the course of superhero comics for better and for always.
To celebrate the anniversary of Marv's monumental contributions to the genre and to DC's rich history, we've compiled a list of some of our favorite Wolfman collaborations from across his fifty-year career.
A Lonely Place of Dying
The formal introduction of Tim Drake, the third Robin, came in BATMAN #440-442 in another Wolfman/Perez joint called “A Lonely Place of Dying.” Shortly after the death of Jason Todd, Tim stepped in to make his impassioned plea to Dick Grayson that "Batman needs a Robin," a moment that would go on to become one of the foundational exchanges for the modern Bat-family.
Shop: Batman #442 December 1989 DC Comics Grade NM
Tim's career as Robin became one of the most prominent threads in Gotham City during most of the ’90s, and it's thanks in part to Marv's work on the script that he got such a great and fondly remembered start.
Tim Drake and Alfred Pennyworth, desperate to help Batman and Nightwing - who have gone missing while on a mission - decide that Tim should don the costume of Robin and help them. As Tim and Alfred drive to the scene, Tim explains that while he never wanted the role of Robin for himself, since Dick refused to return to the role, he will take it up.
Meanwhile, Two-Face wonders whether the voice that has been directing him to kill Batman is coming from within or without. Despite the voice's urging, Two-Face insists on flipping his coin, and decides to detonate his explosives at 2AM. Just as he activates the detonator, Tim arrives dressed as Robin, and warns that he'll make Two-Face pay if Batman or Nightwing are dead.
Tim is inexperienced, and Two-Face wastes little time in beating him down. A horrified Alfred intervenes, wishing for no more death. Fortunately, the distraction proves enough opportunity for Tim to get up and deliver a knock-out punch. While two-face is down, Alfred helps Tim down the building's coal-chute, hoping to find Batman and Nightwing below.
Batman and Nightwing are pinned beneath the crossbeams, but Tim can't move them without clearing the rubble away. After some effort, he finally frees his idols, but Batman immediately removes Tim's mask, angrily stating that there is no more Robin. Batman is even further surprised and indignant to find that Tim knows his secret identity. Despite Alfred's support, Batman states that after one boy had died in the suit, he wouldn't take the risk a third time. Tim explains that while Batman is now a symbol, so too is Robin. Batman is more concerned with tracking Two-Face, which Tim helps with, having placed a tracking device on him during their fight. Batman agrees to let Tim join them, and discuss his future later.
They track Two-Face to a junkyard where Tim's life is immediately in peril, but he escapes using his wits, to Batman's relief. The three soon defeat their enemy, reminding him that neither Batman, nor Nightwing, nor even Robin can be killed. Afterwards, at the Manor, the heroes discuss the future of Robin, and while Bruce is disapproving, he comes to realize the need for a partner. He at least promises to try Tim out.
Elsewhere, the voice that had been controlling Two-Face reveals that it was actually the Joker all the time - and not Harvey Dent's subconscious - controlling everything from his hospital bed.
DC Comics has a list of Six of Marv Wolfman's Best Tales
New Teen Titans #60 November 1989 DC Comics
Cyborg and Starfire search the Titans Tower computers for any trace of Dick Grayson, hoping to tell him about the mysterious boy who had been asking about him. Soon, Donna Troy calls from Dick's abandoned apartment to report that Speedy has arrived at Dick's request, to retrieve files from the Teen Titans. While investigating, Jericho reveals that the apartment has recently been broken into, and they find a safe containing Dick's scrapbook. They discover that a page is missing. The team concludes that whoever broke in must know Dick's secret identity.
Shop: New Teen Titans #60 (1984 2nd Series) November 1989 DC Comics
Meanwhile, at Haly's Circus, Dick returns to his old home, meeting old friends, and realizing that the circus has fallen on hard times. Mr. Haly intimates that there have been a number of accidents at the circus which are driving down attendance numbers, and costing the circus money. As Dick explores, he hears a scream and investigates. The lion tamer angrily berates Harry the clown, who is now a drunk. Harry is accused of sabotaging the circus in order to scare off potential buyers, which he denies. In anger, he throws his flask of alcohol at his friends, but it is caught deftly by Dick.
As the circus show starts, the mysterious boy who has been looking for Dick sits in the audience with his camera, trying to catch a glimpse of his target. During the lion tamer's act, one of the lionesses attacks him, prompting Dick, who has disguised himself as a clown, to leap into action. He uses the trapeze to launch himself into the air, and drops a net over top of the angry lioness. This leads the boy to recognize Dick. Unfortunately, the lion tamer has been killed.
Mr. Haly resigns himself to closing down the circus, but Dick feels there's more to the story. As he wanders outside, he comes across the mysterious boy, who suggests that Harry the clown drugged the cat in order to make her attack and kill the lion tamer. Dick is suspicious and doubtful, but investigates anyway.
In Harry's tent, Samson the strongman and Pedro the dwarf accuse Harry of murdering the lion tamer. However, Pedro lets slip that he knows where the flask used to drug the cat was found. Harry reveals that he is actually Dick in disguise, and subdues Samson. Outside, the mysterious boy has captured Pedro.
Afterwards, Dick becomes the co-owner of Haly's Circus. He questions the boy about his identity, but instead, the boy shows Dick evidence that Two-Face is back in Gotham City. The boy pleads that Batman needs a Robin, revealing that he knows everything about the dynamic duo.
In Gotham, Two-Face watches Batman from his window, ominously.
Fifty years ago, an up-and-coming creator named Marv Wolfman turned in his first script, and though no one knew it at the time, the DC Universe was about to be changed forever. Believe it or not, the mind that helped co-create such massive events like CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS and THE JUDAS CONTRACT actually started pretty small, all the way back in August of 1968 with a script for an issue of BLACKHAWK, setting into motion a chain of events that would permanently shift the course of superhero comics for better and for always.
To celebrate the anniversary of Marv's monumental contributions to the genre and to DC's rich history, we've compiled a list of some of our favorite Wolfman collaborations from across his fifty-year career.
A Lonely Place of Dying
The formal introduction of Tim Drake, the third Robin, came in BATMAN #440-442 in another Wolfman/Perez joint called “A Lonely Place of Dying.” Shortly after the death of Jason Todd, Tim stepped in to make his impassioned plea to Dick Grayson that "Batman needs a Robin," a moment that would go on to become one of the foundational exchanges for the modern Bat-family.
Shop: Batman #442 December 1989 DC Comics Grade NM
Tim's career as Robin became one of the most prominent threads in Gotham City during most of the ’90s, and it's thanks in part to Marv's work on the script that he got such a great and fondly remembered start.
Tim Drake and Alfred Pennyworth, desperate to help Batman and Nightwing - who have gone missing while on a mission - decide that Tim should don the costume of Robin and help them. As Tim and Alfred drive to the scene, Tim explains that while he never wanted the role of Robin for himself, since Dick refused to return to the role, he will take it up.
Meanwhile, Two-Face wonders whether the voice that has been directing him to kill Batman is coming from within or without. Despite the voice's urging, Two-Face insists on flipping his coin, and decides to detonate his explosives at 2AM. Just as he activates the detonator, Tim arrives dressed as Robin, and warns that he'll make Two-Face pay if Batman or Nightwing are dead.
Tim is inexperienced, and Two-Face wastes little time in beating him down. A horrified Alfred intervenes, wishing for no more death. Fortunately, the distraction proves enough opportunity for Tim to get up and deliver a knock-out punch. While two-face is down, Alfred helps Tim down the building's coal-chute, hoping to find Batman and Nightwing below.
Batman and Nightwing are pinned beneath the crossbeams, but Tim can't move them without clearing the rubble away. After some effort, he finally frees his idols, but Batman immediately removes Tim's mask, angrily stating that there is no more Robin. Batman is even further surprised and indignant to find that Tim knows his secret identity. Despite Alfred's support, Batman states that after one boy had died in the suit, he wouldn't take the risk a third time. Tim explains that while Batman is now a symbol, so too is Robin. Batman is more concerned with tracking Two-Face, which Tim helps with, having placed a tracking device on him during their fight. Batman agrees to let Tim join them, and discuss his future later.
They track Two-Face to a junkyard where Tim's life is immediately in peril, but he escapes using his wits, to Batman's relief. The three soon defeat their enemy, reminding him that neither Batman, nor Nightwing, nor even Robin can be killed. Afterwards, at the Manor, the heroes discuss the future of Robin, and while Bruce is disapproving, he comes to realize the need for a partner. He at least promises to try Tim out.
Elsewhere, the voice that had been controlling Two-Face reveals that it was actually the Joker all the time - and not Harvey Dent's subconscious - controlling everything from his hospital bed.
DC Comics has a list of Six of Marv Wolfman's Best Tales
New Teen Titans #60 November 1989 DC Comics
Cyborg and Starfire search the Titans Tower computers for any trace of Dick Grayson, hoping to tell him about the mysterious boy who had been asking about him. Soon, Donna Troy calls from Dick's abandoned apartment to report that Speedy has arrived at Dick's request, to retrieve files from the Teen Titans. While investigating, Jericho reveals that the apartment has recently been broken into, and they find a safe containing Dick's scrapbook. They discover that a page is missing. The team concludes that whoever broke in must know Dick's secret identity.
Shop: New Teen Titans #60 (1984 2nd Series) November 1989 DC Comics
Meanwhile, at Haly's Circus, Dick returns to his old home, meeting old friends, and realizing that the circus has fallen on hard times. Mr. Haly intimates that there have been a number of accidents at the circus which are driving down attendance numbers, and costing the circus money. As Dick explores, he hears a scream and investigates. The lion tamer angrily berates Harry the clown, who is now a drunk. Harry is accused of sabotaging the circus in order to scare off potential buyers, which he denies. In anger, he throws his flask of alcohol at his friends, but it is caught deftly by Dick.
As the circus show starts, the mysterious boy who has been looking for Dick sits in the audience with his camera, trying to catch a glimpse of his target. During the lion tamer's act, one of the lionesses attacks him, prompting Dick, who has disguised himself as a clown, to leap into action. He uses the trapeze to launch himself into the air, and drops a net over top of the angry lioness. This leads the boy to recognize Dick. Unfortunately, the lion tamer has been killed.
Mr. Haly resigns himself to closing down the circus, but Dick feels there's more to the story. As he wanders outside, he comes across the mysterious boy, who suggests that Harry the clown drugged the cat in order to make her attack and kill the lion tamer. Dick is suspicious and doubtful, but investigates anyway.
In Harry's tent, Samson the strongman and Pedro the dwarf accuse Harry of murdering the lion tamer. However, Pedro lets slip that he knows where the flask used to drug the cat was found. Harry reveals that he is actually Dick in disguise, and subdues Samson. Outside, the mysterious boy has captured Pedro.
Afterwards, Dick becomes the co-owner of Haly's Circus. He questions the boy about his identity, but instead, the boy shows Dick evidence that Two-Face is back in Gotham City. The boy pleads that Batman needs a Robin, revealing that he knows everything about the dynamic duo.
In Gotham, Two-Face watches Batman from his window, ominously.
Dead Nova! The Entire World As I Knew It ... Completely Destroyed!
Adventures on the Planet of the Apes #9 October 1976 Marvel Comics
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Ploog art; Alcala art Adaptation of the 2nd movie.
Attempting to flee the city, Brent and Nova are captured by gorillas. Ursus orders they be used for target practice, but Zira helps them escape. They hide in a cave which Brent soon discovers is the ruins of the Queensboro Plaza station of the New York City Subway, making him realize that he has traveled through time to Earth's post-apocalyptic future. After following a humming sound deeper into the underground tunnels, Brent begins to hear voices telling him to kill Nova. Entering the remains of St. Patrick's Cathedral, he finds a population of telepathic humans who worship an ancient nuclear bomb.
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Ploog art; Alcala art Adaptation of the 2nd movie.
Attempting to flee the city, Brent and Nova are captured by gorillas. Ursus orders they be used for target practice, but Zira helps them escape. They hide in a cave which Brent soon discovers is the ruins of the Queensboro Plaza station of the New York City Subway, making him realize that he has traveled through time to Earth's post-apocalyptic future. After following a humming sound deeper into the underground tunnels, Brent begins to hear voices telling him to kill Nova. Entering the remains of St. Patrick's Cathedral, he finds a population of telepathic humans who worship an ancient nuclear bomb.
Han Solo Eat Your Heart Out!
Vanguard Illustrated #2, January 1984 Issue - Pacific Comics
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Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by David Campiti, Cynthy J. Wood, Bob McLeod, Mike Baron, Steve Rude, Darren Auck, Peter Milligan, and Brendan McCarthy.
The famous T & A Cover featured in the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide!
1st appearance of the Stargrazers
The second issue of Vanguard Illustrated sports an amazing cover by industry legend Dave Stevens, and continues its tradition of pairing established professionals with new writers and artists.
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Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by David Campiti, Cynthy J. Wood, Bob McLeod, Mike Baron, Steve Rude, Darren Auck, Peter Milligan, and Brendan McCarthy.
The famous T & A Cover featured in the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide!
1st appearance of the Stargrazers
The second issue of Vanguard Illustrated sports an amazing cover by industry legend Dave Stevens, and continues its tradition of pairing established professionals with new writers and artists.
The X-Force women break into the Camp Hayden research center
X-Force #52 March 1996 Marvel Comics Grade NM
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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bud LaRosa. Bad Girls, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bud LaRosa.
The X-Force women break into the Camp Hayden research center. The team consists of Domino, Meltdown and Siryn. As they enter the base they find a wall that has been spray-painted with the name "Onslaught", but cannot figure out what it means. Then, they feel an earthquake and soon find that it is not the ground that is shaking, but instead the Blob. They immediately attack and he shows that he has new enhanced powers since they last met. He takes out all of their attacks that they throw at him.
Shatterstar and Warpath duel in the Danger Room. Warpath has been sparring with him for some time and he finally gets a hit in on Shatterstar. Warpath questions what happened and Shatterstar seems distracted. He tells him that he has been acting this way since his attack on Domino, in which he stabbed her. Warpath tells him his reaction means that he is becoming more human.
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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bud LaRosa. Bad Girls, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bud LaRosa.
The X-Force women break into the Camp Hayden research center. The team consists of Domino, Meltdown and Siryn. As they enter the base they find a wall that has been spray-painted with the name "Onslaught", but cannot figure out what it means. Then, they feel an earthquake and soon find that it is not the ground that is shaking, but instead the Blob. They immediately attack and he shows that he has new enhanced powers since they last met. He takes out all of their attacks that they throw at him.
Shatterstar and Warpath duel in the Danger Room. Warpath has been sparring with him for some time and he finally gets a hit in on Shatterstar. Warpath questions what happened and Shatterstar seems distracted. He tells him that he has been acting this way since his attack on Domino, in which he stabbed her. Warpath tells him his reaction means that he is becoming more human.
Batman Died "And To Think ... I Killed Him!"
Batman #291 (1937 1st Series) September 1977 DC Comics
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Cover art by Jim Aparo, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell
The first installment of the "Who Killed Batman?"
"Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Catwoman!":
When word spreads throughout the underworld that Batman has been killed, several villains take credit for the deed; So the villain community sets up a trial to test the various claims, with Ra's al Ghul acting as judge and Two-Face acting as prosecutor; First up is the Catwoman; But Two-Face finds the technical error in Catwoman's story and she is dismissed. Letter from comics artist Adam Castro. Swamp Thing from the Beginning article by Jenette Kahn.
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Cover art by Jim Aparo, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell
The first installment of the "Who Killed Batman?"
"Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Catwoman!":
When word spreads throughout the underworld that Batman has been killed, several villains take credit for the deed; So the villain community sets up a trial to test the various claims, with Ra's al Ghul acting as judge and Two-Face acting as prosecutor; First up is the Catwoman; But Two-Face finds the technical error in Catwoman's story and she is dismissed. Letter from comics artist Adam Castro. Swamp Thing from the Beginning article by Jenette Kahn.
Batman! Who's Making These Tiger Tracks?
Batman #209 February 1969 DC Comics
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Cover art by Irv Novick, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella
"Jungle Jeopardy":
The gang lords of Gotham hire Mr. Esper, alias "Brainwash", to defeat Batman and Robi; They lure the two heroes to a bank robbery in order to implant a subliminal device beneath the Batmobile; Esper forces the Dynamic Duo to return to the Batcave, where they are induced to see it as transformed into an African jungle with wild animals. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. One-page "Fact File" covers the Golden Age Green Lantern.
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Cover art by Irv Novick, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella
"Jungle Jeopardy":
The gang lords of Gotham hire Mr. Esper, alias "Brainwash", to defeat Batman and Robi; They lure the two heroes to a bank robbery in order to implant a subliminal device beneath the Batmobile; Esper forces the Dynamic Duo to return to the Batcave, where they are induced to see it as transformed into an African jungle with wild animals. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. One-page "Fact File" covers the Golden Age Green Lantern.
You'll Thrill To ... The Warlock's Tree!
Forbidden Worlds #142 March 1967 ACG Comics
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Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger, credited as Lou Wahl. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Curt Carpenter, Kurato Osaki and Bob Standish. Art by Pete Costanza, Tom Hickey, Leo Morey and Gerald McCann.
An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. WWII German soldiers run afoul of a tree that still bears the ancient curse of a warlock; A man is condemned for cowardice after his bride drowns, but there is more to the story. Cover by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger, working under an assumed name at the request of DCs editor. The Warlocks Tree!; Those Ever-Lovin Space Shoes!; Turn Back the Clock!; Whats the Answer?
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Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger, credited as Lou Wahl. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Curt Carpenter, Kurato Osaki and Bob Standish. Art by Pete Costanza, Tom Hickey, Leo Morey and Gerald McCann.
An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. WWII German soldiers run afoul of a tree that still bears the ancient curse of a warlock; A man is condemned for cowardice after his bride drowns, but there is more to the story. Cover by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger, working under an assumed name at the request of DCs editor. The Warlocks Tree!; Those Ever-Lovin Space Shoes!; Turn Back the Clock!; Whats the Answer?
The Monster Who Waited A Million Years To Destroy The World
Where Creatures Roam #3 November 1970 Marvel Comics
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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin (alterations) pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers
"Here Comes... Thorg the Unbelievable,":
When Professor Linus mistakenly wakes up Thorg the Unbelievable he has to stop him from waking up his fellow warriors and taking over the world. Marvelmania ad. "I Am the Victim of the Sorcerer!", art by Steve Ditko; The story of the fate of one who betrayed a sorcerer. "Save Me From the Mole Men!", art by Paul Reinman; A fighter who is cruel and likes to hurt his opponents finds out that there are some creatures stronger than him, and they like to hurt their opponents also. "I Live Again!", art by Steve Ditko; The animated statue rises up from where it fell in the last story and decides to go to America so that it can conquer the world.
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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin (alterations) pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers
"Here Comes... Thorg the Unbelievable,":
When Professor Linus mistakenly wakes up Thorg the Unbelievable he has to stop him from waking up his fellow warriors and taking over the world. Marvelmania ad. "I Am the Victim of the Sorcerer!", art by Steve Ditko; The story of the fate of one who betrayed a sorcerer. "Save Me From the Mole Men!", art by Paul Reinman; A fighter who is cruel and likes to hurt his opponents finds out that there are some creatures stronger than him, and they like to hurt their opponents also. "I Live Again!", art by Steve Ditko; The animated statue rises up from where it fell in the last story and decides to go to America so that it can conquer the world.
Vintage The Munsters Living Room 1:16 Diorama Model Kit by Polar Lights
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Get your glow-in-the-dark ghouls! Model kit of America's first monster TV family, The Munsters! Herman, Lily, Grandpa, Eddie, and Woof Woof. Create the Munsters' living room scene! Figures of Herman, Lily, Grandpa, Eddie, and Woof Woof the werewolf teddy bear are included with all the parts needed to create the Munsters' living room scene. Lily's casket-shaped chair, Herman's electric-chair recliner, the TV set with "rabbit-ears" antennae, rafters for Grandpa and his pet bat to hang from, and various rats are all here! Molded in glow-in-the-dark plastic to make it ghoulishly fun, this 1:16 scale model kit measures approximately 7-inches tall x 8-inches wide when fully assembled. Incredible! MIB! UNOPENED, FACTORY SEALED!
The Forgotten Prisoner of Castle-Mare
Vintage The Forgotten Prisoner of Castle-Mare 1/8 Scale Aurora Model Kits #422-100
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The Forgotten Prisoner of Castle-Mare is one of the most sought after and harder to find of Aurora's first run of monster models, It was the only original design in the series, a collaboration between Aurora and the staff of the Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine, Warren Publishing Company. The box displays the logo for Warren's flagship book Famous Monsters of Filmland, in an attempt to cross-sell the product to young horror fans. The box lid also boasts wonderful painted art by Mort Kunstler. Original Kit Issued: 1966 - 68. Re-Issued: 1969-1972, 1992, 1994, 2001. Since the sales had been declining for the monster models, the last kit to be issued as a Long Box. MIB! UNOPENED, FACTORY SEALED! This is the 1992 reissue.
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The Forgotten Prisoner of Castle-Mare is one of the most sought after and harder to find of Aurora's first run of monster models, It was the only original design in the series, a collaboration between Aurora and the staff of the Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine, Warren Publishing Company. The box displays the logo for Warren's flagship book Famous Monsters of Filmland, in an attempt to cross-sell the product to young horror fans. The box lid also boasts wonderful painted art by Mort Kunstler. Original Kit Issued: 1966 - 68. Re-Issued: 1969-1972, 1992, 1994, 2001. Since the sales had been declining for the monster models, the last kit to be issued as a Long Box. MIB! UNOPENED, FACTORY SEALED! This is the 1992 reissue.
Vintage Marx Universal Monsters Figures Set of Six Including Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolfman, and Creature from the Black Lagoon
Vintage Marx Universal Monsters Figures Set of Six Including Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolfman, and Creature from the Black Lagoon
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Those beloved Marx Monsters figures, a cherished childhood memory for so many, long thought to be lost to history are back! Marx Monsters Set of 6 figures is a reissue made from the ORIGINAL MARX MOLDS! Each is just as you remember them as a kid! Same size in a new blue color! Although Lewis Marx and Company did cease to formally exist in 1972, its assets were sold to various owners until finally being liquidated during the early ’80s. Marx trademarks and molds reportedly went to several different companies. Frankenstein, Wolf Man, the Mummy, Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Creature, and the Phantom of the Opera -- beautifully detailed, 6-inch figures -- looking exactly as I remember them! And if it seems like someone’s missing, that’s because Marx never issued a Count Dracula figure.
6 inches tall.
RARE Vintage 1997 Star Wars Collectors Fleet Super Star Destroyer
RARE Vintage 1997 Star Wars Collectors Fleet Super Star Destroyer
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This is a vintage Star Wars Collectors Fleet Super Star Destroyer. This toy was produced in very low numbers and sold in low numbers. It is ultra rare. It has never been played with! Sealed in an unopened box! Toy is Mint and box has very light wear. What an amazing piece this would be to add to your Star Wars collection or even in a regular toy collection.
*Box has a small squished corner_ lower right on the front of the box. See photo*
Cry Monster!
Fear #10 October 1972 Marvel Comics
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Cover art by Gray Morrow, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Gray Morrow
"Man-Thing!":
The Man-Thing discovers an infant being abandoned in the swamp, prompting it to seek retribution for the heinous act. "The Spell of the Sea Witch!" starring Iron Man, Thor and Captain America, script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Jack Katz (as "Jay Hawk"), inks by Bill Everett (as "Black Bill"). "There Is Something Strange About Mister Jones!", art by Don Heck; A thug hears a man say that he has a fortune in his locker. He attacks him and tries to make him lead him there. His victim is Davy Jones, and he shows the thief his locker by drowning him.
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Cover art by Gray Morrow, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Gray Morrow
"Man-Thing!":
The Man-Thing discovers an infant being abandoned in the swamp, prompting it to seek retribution for the heinous act. "The Spell of the Sea Witch!" starring Iron Man, Thor and Captain America, script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Jack Katz (as "Jay Hawk"), inks by Bill Everett (as "Black Bill"). "There Is Something Strange About Mister Jones!", art by Don Heck; A thug hears a man say that he has a fortune in his locker. He attacks him and tries to make him lead him there. His victim is Davy Jones, and he shows the thief his locker by drowning him.
Vampires, Rats, And Other Delights Of Urban Living!
Arrgh! #1 December 1974 Marvel Comics
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Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by Marie Severin and Tom Sutton. Stories by Russ Jones (as Jack Younger), Mike Sekowsky, Tom Sutton, Roy Thomas, Bill Everett, and Peter A. Flynn.
Crazy-funny humor tales that will make you go Arrgh!
Over the years, Marvel has created a huge number of gag magazines such as Not Brand Echh, Spoof, and Crazy, to name just a few. This series took a slightly different approach and specialized in the forgotten art of “genre spoofing.” Instead of making fun of a particular story or film, Arrgh! took aim at the entire field of horror. Its tales were filled with monsters, vampires, and werewolves and usually ended on an ironic note. On the way, however, they were filled with humor, gags, and ridiculous situations.
Eighteen months after the demise of the comic books SPOOF and CRAZY!, Marvel decided to try their hand at humor comics once again with a new book entitled ARRGH!.
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Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by Marie Severin and Tom Sutton. Stories by Russ Jones (as Jack Younger), Mike Sekowsky, Tom Sutton, Roy Thomas, Bill Everett, and Peter A. Flynn.
Crazy-funny humor tales that will make you go Arrgh!
Over the years, Marvel has created a huge number of gag magazines such as Not Brand Echh, Spoof, and Crazy, to name just a few. This series took a slightly different approach and specialized in the forgotten art of “genre spoofing.” Instead of making fun of a particular story or film, Arrgh! took aim at the entire field of horror. Its tales were filled with monsters, vampires, and werewolves and usually ended on an ironic note. On the way, however, they were filled with humor, gags, and ridiculous situations.
Eighteen months after the demise of the comic books SPOOF and CRAZY!, Marvel decided to try their hand at humor comics once again with a new book entitled ARRGH!.
We have more comics just like this in our Horror / Sci-Fi Comics Section!
A Novel Of The Future Complete In This Issue!
Startling Stories V. 8 #3 November 1942 Better Publications
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15 · The Day of the Cloud · Ross Rocklynne · n.
90 · The Earth-Saver · Joseph J. Millard · ss
100 · The Ancient Brain · A. G. Stangland · nv Science Wonder Stories Oct 1929
114 · Death Ray · Henry S. Lewis · ss
Startling Stories was an American pulp science fiction magazine, published from 1939 to 1955 by publisher Ned Pines' Standard Magazines. It was initially edited by Mort Weisinger, who was also the editor of Thrilling Wonder Stories, Standard's other science fiction title. Startling ran a lead novel in every issue; the first was The Black Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum. When Standard Magazines acquired Thrilling Wonder in 1936, it also gained the rights to stories published in that magazine's predecessor, Wonder Stories, and selections from this early material were reprinted in Startling as "Hall of Fame" stories. Under Weisinger the magazine focused on younger readers and, when Weisinger was replaced by Oscar J. Friend in 1941, the magazine became even more juvenile in focus, with clichéd cover art and letters answered by a "Sergeant Saturn". Friend was replaced by Sam Merwin, Jr. in 1945, and Merwin was able to improve the quality of the fiction substantially, publishing Arthur C. Clarke's Against the Fall of Night, and several other well-received stories.
Much of Startling's cover art was painted by Earle K. Bergey, who became strongly associated with the magazine, painting almost every cover between 1940 and 1952. He was known for equipping his heroines with brass bras and implausible costumes, and the public image of science fiction in his day was partly created by his work for Startling and other magazines. Merwin left in 1951, and Samuel Mines took over; the standard remained fairly high but competition from new and better-paying markets such as Galaxy Science Fiction and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction impaired Mines' ability to acquire quality material. In mid-1952, Standard attempted to change Startling's image by adopting a more sober title typeface and reducing the sensationalism of the covers, but by 1955 the pulp magazine market was collapsing. Startling absorbed its two companion magazines, Thrilling Wonder and Fantastic Story Magazine, in early 1955, but by the end of that year it too ceased publication.
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15 · The Day of the Cloud · Ross Rocklynne · n.
90 · The Earth-Saver · Joseph J. Millard · ss
100 · The Ancient Brain · A. G. Stangland · nv Science Wonder Stories Oct 1929
114 · Death Ray · Henry S. Lewis · ss
Startling Stories was an American pulp science fiction magazine, published from 1939 to 1955 by publisher Ned Pines' Standard Magazines. It was initially edited by Mort Weisinger, who was also the editor of Thrilling Wonder Stories, Standard's other science fiction title. Startling ran a lead novel in every issue; the first was The Black Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum. When Standard Magazines acquired Thrilling Wonder in 1936, it also gained the rights to stories published in that magazine's predecessor, Wonder Stories, and selections from this early material were reprinted in Startling as "Hall of Fame" stories. Under Weisinger the magazine focused on younger readers and, when Weisinger was replaced by Oscar J. Friend in 1941, the magazine became even more juvenile in focus, with clichéd cover art and letters answered by a "Sergeant Saturn". Friend was replaced by Sam Merwin, Jr. in 1945, and Merwin was able to improve the quality of the fiction substantially, publishing Arthur C. Clarke's Against the Fall of Night, and several other well-received stories.
Much of Startling's cover art was painted by Earle K. Bergey, who became strongly associated with the magazine, painting almost every cover between 1940 and 1952. He was known for equipping his heroines with brass bras and implausible costumes, and the public image of science fiction in his day was partly created by his work for Startling and other magazines. Merwin left in 1951, and Samuel Mines took over; the standard remained fairly high but competition from new and better-paying markets such as Galaxy Science Fiction and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction impaired Mines' ability to acquire quality material. In mid-1952, Standard attempted to change Startling's image by adopting a more sober title typeface and reducing the sensationalism of the covers, but by 1955 the pulp magazine market was collapsing. Startling absorbed its two companion magazines, Thrilling Wonder and Fantastic Story Magazine, in early 1955, but by the end of that year it too ceased publication.
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We have been busy of late adding issues from the Silver and Bronze Age including The Avengers, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, and The Justice League. - All 25% Off!
Now is the time to fill holes in your comic book collection! View Obscura has hundreds of back issues to choose from ranging all the way back to the 1940s. If you are looking for any book, and can't find it in our store, don't be afraid to drop us a line. We have tons of back stock!
Looking For some real steals? We are all penny-pinchers at heart and we have comics for just that, mere pennies. Check out our $1 comic bin for comics that may be less-than-perfect, but still full of exciting stories to thrill the imagination!
Always remember we ship worldwide!
New Items Added Daily!
Go Shopping At View Obscura Comics and Toys - HERE
View Obscura offers hand selected, carefully curated rare and hard to find vintage collectibles. You will find golden, silver, and bronze age comic books, Disneyana, antique dolls and toys as well as movie memorabilia. View Obscura also showcases the original photography of noted California photographer Ken Hulsey.
Comic Books: Action Comics, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman 1940s - Present. Superhero to Sci Fi.
Disney: Dolls, Pins and Other Collectibles.
Rare Toys: 1800s to Present
Movie Memorabilia: Posters, Lobby Cards, Press Kits, Photos. 1960s to Present.
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Trinity #1 Batman Variant Cover D November 2016 DC Comics
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CGC / PGX: Modern Age
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Main Character: Batman
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'BETTER TOGETHER' part 1! Together again for the first time! Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. The core of the World's Greatest Heroes…but with a new Man of Steel, the bonds these three share will be tested and redefined by super-star writer/artist Francis Manapul. In this premiere issue, see the trio travel from Metropolis to Gotham City and beyond to learn what forces launched their heroic careers. But how will this journey of discovery lead them to a new threat? 32 pages, full color. Rated T
CGC / PGX: Modern Age
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Main Character: Batman
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Story and Art by Francis Manapul. Cover by Jason Fabok.
'BETTER TOGETHER' part 1! Together again for the first time! Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. The core of the World's Greatest Heroes…but with a new Man of Steel, the bonds these three share will be tested and redefined by super-star writer/artist Francis Manapul. In this premiere issue, see the trio travel from Metropolis to Gotham City and beyond to learn what forces launched their heroic careers. But how will this journey of discovery lead them to a new threat? 32 pages, full color. Rated T
Hulk #1 Deconstructed: Part 1 Variant Cover I April 2017 Marvel Comics Grade NM
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2nd Printing. Deconstructed: Part 1 - Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Jeff Dekal.
JENNIFER WALTERS has survived the Civil War…barely…and having risen from the rubble, she re-enters the world a different kind of hero. Fueled by a quiet rage, she is determined to move forward, to go on with her life, but the pain of the past and all she's lost is always there - an undercurrent, a pulse, waiting to quicken and trigger Jen's transformation into the one thing she doesn't have control over… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+
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Main Character: She-Hulk
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2nd Printing. Deconstructed: Part 1 - Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Jeff Dekal.
JENNIFER WALTERS has survived the Civil War…barely…and having risen from the rubble, she re-enters the world a different kind of hero. Fueled by a quiet rage, she is determined to move forward, to go on with her life, but the pain of the past and all she's lost is always there - an undercurrent, a pulse, waiting to quicken and trigger Jen's transformation into the one thing she doesn't have control over… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+
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Vampirella Strikes #1 Variant Cover D January 2013 Dynamite Grade Near Mint
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Vampirella Strikes #1 Variant Cover D January 2013 Dynamite Grade Near Mint
Cover by Johnny Desjardins. (W) Tom Sniegoski. (A) Johnny D.
Fearful that her monstrous nature is taking control, Vampirella takes solace in some extreme violence, and conversation, all topped off with a nice glass of Merlot, in a Boston tavern overrun by the demonic in the first part of this six issue story. Living in a world of growing supernatural threats, Vampirella never knows what she will be facing from one moment to the next, but what she finds waiting for her in her Boston Brownstone when she returns from a night of hunting is the most unexpected of all. Angels of Heaven sent by God . . . and they want Vampirella to work for them.
This comic book is in new condition. Comic is complete with cover and all pages attached. This comic has very few flaws that warrant a Near Mint grade.
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Vampirella Strikes #1 Variant Cover D January 2013 Dynamite Grade Near Mint
Cover by Johnny Desjardins. (W) Tom Sniegoski. (A) Johnny D.
Fearful that her monstrous nature is taking control, Vampirella takes solace in some extreme violence, and conversation, all topped off with a nice glass of Merlot, in a Boston tavern overrun by the demonic in the first part of this six issue story. Living in a world of growing supernatural threats, Vampirella never knows what she will be facing from one moment to the next, but what she finds waiting for her in her Boston Brownstone when she returns from a night of hunting is the most unexpected of all. Angels of Heaven sent by God . . . and they want Vampirella to work for them.
This comic book is in new condition. Comic is complete with cover and all pages attached. This comic has very few flaws that warrant a Near Mint grade.
Comic Book will be shipped bagged and boarded!
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