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The latest DC Facsimile Edition arrived at Castel Crivens this morning, thus adding yet another classic title from yesteryear to my vast collection. The interiors are scanned from an actual published issue of the original comic, and the colours are therefore muted and occasionally slightly out of sync as per the 1971 edition. Shame they couldn't print from brand-spanking new proofs, but it's better than nothing.
So, as a slice of the past, it serves its purpose adequately, and semi-regular reader McScotty revealed that he also acquired this replica reprint as his original '70s copy is falling to bits. It's printed on newsprint paper inside (unlike DC's new line of Dollar Comics, which have that shiny paper that MARVEL also uses), which helps capture the mood of the period in which the mag first appeared, 48 years ago. (I suddenly feel very old.)
The 1962 GREEN LANTERN back-up story is complete, but the main tale is continued, so it'll be interesting to see whether DC do a facsimile edition of the follow-up issue. Let's hope so!
This is such a good comic it's of it's time but a great story that is still relevant, and has some of Adam's best art of his career . The newsprint version is so much better than the glossy pages of today, for Adam's art at least.
ReplyDeleteI think the newsprint paper is better all round, McS, regardless of the artist. What did you think of 'washed out' colours though? Compare it with your original copy if you get a chance and let me know, ta.
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