tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post2893283525232868249..comments2024-03-25T11:21:33.915-04:00Comments on Diversions of the Groovy Kind: Greetings from Skartaris: "War Gods of Skartaris!" by Mike GrellThe Groovy Agenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17466541479854942040noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-70819814476100503792019-06-08T18:35:14.496-04:002019-06-08T18:35:14.496-04:00For anyone coming in mid-story, here's a link ...For anyone coming in mid-story, here's a link to Groove's page for the first 3 issues. <br /><br />http://diversionsofthegroovykind.blogspot.com/2014/12/greetings-from-skartaris-arena-of-death.html<br />Dave Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353225529813983401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-10372952491778630612019-03-25T07:46:21.123-04:002019-03-25T07:46:21.123-04:00Here's a link to Groove's post of the next...Here's a link to Groove's post of the next issue, WARLORD 4 (cover-dated Jan 1977): http://diversionsofthegroovykind.blogspot.com/2015/01/greetings-from-skartaris-duel-of-titans.htmlDave Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353225529813983401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-9434139019984163802017-09-27T22:55:49.756-04:002017-09-27T22:55:49.756-04:00This was my absolute favorite series when it came ...This was my absolute favorite series when it came out. FIRST ISSUE SPECIAL 8, Then WARLORD 1 and 2 in late 1975 and early 1976. Then there was about 7 or 8 months where it appeared the series was cancelled (it turned out DC put the series on hold until they could evaluate the sales figures for these first 3 issues). I was crushed when a new issue didn't come out in all those months, I loved the series so much. I actually had dreams of going to a 7-11 and being thrilled to see issue 3 on the stands. When that issue 3 finally did come out on the stands some 8 months later, it was literally this 13-year-old kid's dream come true. Grell's WARLORD 1-50, then later STARSLAYER (1981-1982), then later JON SABLE FREELANCE 1-40 (1983-1987), no other series by Grell gave me a fanboy high like those first 14 issues by Grell. And all the sweeter issues 3-14, that looked like they would never materialize on the stands. These early issues were the ones Grell poured his heart and soul into. The series also benefitted that during that 8 months, Grell became a far better artist with a far more decorative line. And issue 3, pages 2 and 3, that double page spread is just to die for. Suitable for framing. And in my case, it is in fact enlarged to 22" X 17" size, matted and framed on the wall. Dave Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353225529813983401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-79596630401331993192015-01-05T11:43:44.848-05:002015-01-05T11:43:44.848-05:00Groove,
I realize that this comment is a bit dela...Groove,<br /><br />I realize that this comment is a bit delayed but I simply had to chime in. My heart leapt when I saw this cover in my inbox. This is my favorite comic of all time! I cherished this book as a pre-teen and read it dozens upon dozens of times. <br /><br />This is quite possibly the perfect comic. It has action galore, multiple spreads, a dragon, a cover scene that actually occurs in the story, lizard-men, a complete story, a recap of the backstory, a twist ending, sword and gun fighting, a heroic rescue, beautiful (for it's time) coloring, AND fantastic Mike Grell artwork. Mike Grell is a great talent and his artwork, in those days, was my #1 favorite.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing us this great book, and I hope you continue on an do more Warlord in the future. This book is especially gorgeous because it is inked by Mike Grell. Later issues were inked by Vince Colette, which dampened my enjoyment quite a bit --- however (to end on a positive note) I read and enjoyed this book for years.johnlindwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742041159952441523noreply@blogger.com