Hidden Gems: Phoenix #3
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 9/11/2009 — Yes, believe it or not, there is a gem hidden behind this rather unattractive Frank Thorne cover (did someone else ink it to death?). The lead story isn't much to write home about (or to blog about, I guess) as it is a typically nutty Atlas-Seaboard tale involving some Yetis and Satan himself. ...

Hidden Gems: Spectre #7
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 4/28/2009 — Every now and then, you'll find a random DC book from the Silver Age that has a nice little surprise between the covers. This issue of the short-lived Spectre series features a fairly entertaining Gardner Fox story with art by the always under appreciated Jerry Grandenetti, who really shines ...

Hidden Gems: Our Army at War #201
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 8/6/2009 — Ok, so the obvious question is - how is a 1969 comic with a Kanigher/Kubert story a 'hidden' gem? Isn't it simply a 'gem'? Well, the hidden part is one of the back-up stories included in this issue. "Drummer of Waterloo" is notable for two reason. First, it is a wonderful Berni Krigstein-drawn ...

Hidden Gems: Sea Devils #13
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 10/2/2009 — This one may have slipped below your radar, but it's time to rectify that. I'm a bit surprised that it hasn't become more notorious amongst collectors as it is both an artistic triumph and a Fourth Wall breaking hidden gem. The premise is terrific; different artists are auditioning to become ...

Hidden Gems: Captain America Special Edition #2
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 5/19/2009 — Back in 1984, Marvel decided to reprint some of Jim Steranko's best work. This was the second and final issue to this short-lived project. Both books are worthy additions to your collection, but I'd snap this one up first. Why? Is it because of the great Cap reprint? No. Is it because of the ...

Hidden Gems: Mystery in Space #115
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 6/26/2009 — This issue comes from the short-lived revival of DC's flagship sci-fi title. Like any anthology book, there varying degrees of quality throughout the series. This issue, however, is worth checking out for a couple of reason. First, there is a wonderfully subversive Steve Ditko-drawn story, in ...

Hidden Gems: DC Special #5
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 12 days ago — If you consider yourself to be a Joe Kubert fan, you owe if to yourself to add a copy of DC Special #5 (December, 1969). First, you get an amazing cover: a self-portrait of the artist surrounded by many great DC characters. I love the fact that they are working away on a painting of Joe ...

Hidden Gems: Giant-Size Werewolf #5
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com 6/2/2009 — There's plenty of treasure to be found in many of these Giant-Size books from the 70s, and if you're not too picky about condition, they can still be had for a couple of dollars. Each of the 5 Giant-Size Werewolf volumes (how did Jack Russell get such a red carpet treatment in the Giant-Size ...