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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 6h

Brave and the Bold 147 (Feb 1979) splash by Jim Aparo.

As three masked gunmen surround Batman, Supergirl crashes through the wall to the rescue.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 17h

Birthday breakfast in Ft. Lauderdale.

Coffee, potatoes, omelet, sourdough toast

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 20h

Brave and the Bold 147 (Feb 1979) cover by Jim Aparo. At last! The team you’ve been begging to see!

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Brave and the Bold no. 131 (Dec 1976) splash page by Jim Aparo.

Batman looks over the parapet of a building to the street below.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Brave and the Bold no. 131 (Dec 1976) cover by Jim Aparo.

Batman and Wonder Woman are being attacked by two tigers, set upon them by Catwoman.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

1965 DC Comics back cover advertisement

Build Big Frankie - a large plastic model kit of Frankenstein

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

DC comics house ad from 1965. Which of these 80 page giants do you have?

An advertisement for three 80 page giant comics featuring Superman, Batman, and Sgt. Rock

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

A 1965 public service announcement starring Superboy. Art by Win Mortimer.

A comic strip PSA titled Don’t Give FIRE a Place to Start! starring Superboy

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

A trio of Kurt Schaffenberger splash pages from Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane no. 55 (Feb 1965).

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane no. 55 (Feb 1965) cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Typically ridiculous (and fun!) Silver Age situation from the Mort Weisinger era.

Lois confronts Superman and his secret family.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This is the Lady Luck backup story in the Spirit section (Spanish edition) from May 5, 1946 by Fred Schwab.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

El Spirit en Español. This is the Spirit section (Spanish edition) from May 5, 1946 by Will Eisner, Jack Spranger, et al. Not the usual front page splash, but a multi-panel page to start the story.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I don’t mention it on here much, and I don’t share many pictures of our little guy, but I really love cats 🐈. Just love ‘em! (Which is not to say I don’t love dogs, too. And basically all other animals…)

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Breakfast/brunch in Lubbock. I’m a bit of a fancy lad today.

Veggie and goat cheese omelette, hash browns, jalapeño cheddar biscuit, assorted fresh fruit cup, coffee and cream

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Wendy The Waitress backup feature in the Spirit section from April 14, 1946 by Bob Jenney. For a short time the Wendy strip replaced Lady Luck. This is from a Spanish edition of the Spirit section.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Here’s a Spirit section in Spanish. Several of the sections I got in a stack a few weeks ago are Spanish versions. Not sure of the date on this one.

A doorman announces the arrival of The Spirit and Commissioner Dolan at a fancy residence. They are both wearing tuxedos.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Top Shelf Friday time, what's a comic in your collection that you love? ❤️ I’ll keep the Defenders theme going, as well as making it a Halloween themed issue. Marvel Feature no. 2, the second appearance of the Defenders.

As Dormammu has Dr. Strange unconscious under a spell, the Hulk and Namor jump in to attack.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Lady Luck backup story in the Spirit section from May 12, 1946 by Fred Schwab

Two old codgers driving in an old timey Model T type car

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Watched this on @tcmtv.bsky.social yesterday. Wow, what a film! The cast, the acting, the great direction by Sydney Pollack. I’m kinda blown away by it, still thinking about it. Can’t believe I haven’t seen it before now!

They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? movie poster

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Spirit section from May 12, 1946 by Will Eisner, Jack Spranger, et al. “Welcome Home, Ebony”

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Picked up a few random comics at Heroes and Villains in Tucson yesterday. Pretty decent prices, I thought.

A selection of Superman related comics and a couple Batman Brave & The Bold

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Flatfoot Burns backup feature from the Spirit section dated March 17, 1946. Script and art by Al Stahl.

A cartoon cop and a detective walk together and admire a rainbow in the sky

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Wendy The Waitress backup feature from the Spirit section dated March 17, 1946. Script and art by Bob Jenney.

Multiple comics page featuring Wendy the Waitress.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Here’s another great splash page/cover of a Spirit section I got in a haul a few weeks ago. This one’s not dated, so I don’t have much info on it, other than Will Eisner was involved in its creation. But it sure is pretty!

A woman holding a hammer leans on a broken bust of the Spirit’s head.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Lady Luck splash page from the Spirit section, Oct 6, 1946. Not sure who the artist is?

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Spirit section from Oct 6, 1946 by Will Eisner et al. Iconic splash/cover introducing P’Gell, one of the classic femme fatale characters.

A woman in an elegant red dress reclines on a divan as the Spirit emerges from behind a curtain.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Here’s something you don’t see very often. Tom Palmer is best known as one of the top inkers of the Silver/Bronze ages and beyond. But on this issue he’s the penciller! By the next issue he’d begin inking Gene Colan on this series. Inks here are by Dan Adkins. From Doctor Strange no. 171 (Aug 1968).

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 171 (Aug 1968) cover by Dan Adkins. Just picked this up a few weeks ago. I only need a couple more.

Two large hands are sending bolts of magical force into Doc Strange’s body, tormenting him.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

😳 Remaster sounds fan-fucking-tastic!!!

Funkadelic - Maggot Brain album (2026 Remastered) A black woman’s head is emerging from Mother Earth as if being born.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 183 (Nov 1969) opening splash page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Palmer’s inks and colors really enhance Colan’s pencils. One of the most beautiful titles on the stands back then. Alas, this was the final issue.

Dr. Strange flying over alien terrain with pink lightning in the background.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 183 (Nov 1969) cover by Gene Colan and Bill Everett. This was the final issue of the series. The story continues in Sub-Mariner 22 and Incredible Hulk 126. And then they all teamed up on a more regular basis in The Defenders.

As Dr. Strange ponders a small winged figure, a larger version of the same creature looms over him.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 182 (Sept 1969) splash page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Love the monochromatic colors, probably by Palmer.

The Juggernaut strikes an imposing pose, colored pink and red

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Breakfast in Ventura, CA. Might as well just call this the Mark Rez Special

Over easy eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 182 (Sept 1969) cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Eternity changes Strange’s name to ‘Sanders.’ Although renamed ‘Stephen Sanders’ at the very end of this issue, this alias won’t last more than two episodes, this one included. Excellent cover featuring the Juggernaut!

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 181 (July 1969) splash page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. It’s interesting to see the differences between the way Colan interprets the Dream Dimension compared to how Ditko originally depicted it.

Dr. Strange flies through the Dream Dimension.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 181 (July 1969) opening splash page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

Dr. Strange stands before a green face floating above him as several people look on.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Doctor Strange no. 181 (July 181) cover by Gene Colan, Tom Palmer, and apparently Frank Brunner. Per Overstreet and The Frank Brunner Checklist, Brunner drew the figure holding the eye and colored the cover. If so, this would be Brunner’s first work on Doc Strange.

A weird alien being holds the Eye of Agamotto. Inside the eye, we see Dr. Strange himself.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Doctor Strange no. 180 (May 1969) opening pinup page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

Dr. Strange strikes a heroic pose, surrounded by images of his supporting cast

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Doctor Strange no. 180 (May 1969) opening splash page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. This is incredible. Nuff said.

Dr. Strange stands in an other dimensional dreamscape with the words and the visage of Eternity surrounding him

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Doctor Strange no. 180 (May 1969) cover by Steve Ditko on the Eternity figure and possibly Herb Trimpe on the Dr. Strange figure.

Dr. Strange and Eternity float above a photographic New York City.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Except maybe playing guitar for X

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The double page splash from this issue is straight 🔥

Dr. Strange and the Black Knight engaged in battle with the evil Tiboro. Designs and swirling lines of magical force surround everything

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is the way. Galaxy Diner on Route 66 in Flagstaff.

Over easy eggs, hash browns, sourdough toast, coffee

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Doctor Strange no. 178 (Mar 1969) cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Doc goes into action in his new costume with his new ally the Black Knight against his old foe Tiboro. And Black Knight shows off his ability to… do the splits, I guess? The story continues in Avengers no. 61.

Against a green background, Doc Strange and Black Knight face the viewer in front of a giant visage of the villain Tiboro.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Jackpot! Found a comic store here in Flagstaff called CAB Comics and filled a bunch of holes in my Savage Sword Of Conan collection. I think I only need 22 more.

A big stack of Savage Sword of Conan magazines

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Doctor Strange no. 177 (Feb 1969) splash page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. First appearance of Doc’s new threads (except for the cover).

Dr. Strange showing off his new costume.

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Doctor Strange no. 177 (Feb 1969) opening splash page by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

Dr. Strange and Clea are tumbling down into a pit

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Mark Reznicek @realmarkrez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Doctor Strange no. 177 (Feb 1969) cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The good doctor gets a mask and a slightly updated costume.

Dr. Strange stands triumphantly wearing his new outfit

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