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I likely first saw Metamorpho The Element Man in ads in various DC mags back in the '60s, and maybe even read one or two of his adventures in an odd issue of Double Double Comics, but as far as the latter goes, I couldn't say for certain. I mainly associate him with the early '70s when I read his regular back-up strip in Action Comics, so I thought it a good idea to acquire this new Facsimile Edition of The Brave And The Bold #57, wherein Metamorpho made his four-colour debut in 1965.
Again, DC seem to be improving with the reproduction of ads in their facsimiles, and there's only one in this issue which isn't quite as sharp or as clear as it could be, though I suspect it's because of the newsprint-type paper the interiors are printed on. I've included the back cover (below) as it's an ad for the Aurora Superman kit, of which I have several versions.
Also arrived at Castel Crivens recently is the Facsimile Edition of More Fun Comics #73, The Amazing Spider Man #1 (LGY #965), and a four issue series of Frankenstein from 2024, based on the 1931 Universal Pictures movie, with additional elements woven through the series. All well-worth reading so get your skates on and buy 'em now!
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I will need to check out that Metamorpho issue of Brave and the Bold Kid as that's an issue I have always been interested in picking up ( although not at the back issues prices I've seen). I have the More Fun Comics facsimilie which is a really err fun comic. Less interested in Frankie ( ditto Spidey) but the covers look nice.
There's that echo again, McS. I'll have to sort out the acoustics in this place. Yes, the B&B issue is really nice, and the story holds up well and is an entertaining read.
TYPO? Should CASTEL CRIVENS ACQUISITIONS... be CASTLE? Also appears in the text.
You'll no doubt recall the Aurora model kit 'The Forgotten Prisoner Of Castel Mare' (Castel Mare apparently translates as 'Castle by the Sea'), T47, though sometimes it was sometimes called 'Castlemare' on occasion. I decided to follow the Aurora mould and use the name Castel Crivens, which is how I always refer to it on the blog. In other words - no typo. Apparently it's an Italian word and can also be rendered as Castello.
I'll be picking up the DC finest Metamorpho the element man collection next month, at 600 pages it collects most of the original silver age run. It's at a better price than most epic collections, so well worth it. Oliver
I'll take wee look on eBay and see what it's going for. Might get one for myself. Cheers.
It's not out till mid June, but you can pre order with awesome books dot com for 25 quid, but they usually put the prices down to around 21.57 not long after. Lots of bargains to be found there, like silver age super family, and super boy etc.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to cop a gander.
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