Back to The Future I: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

[DARTH SABER]

re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition

I have a feeling that the prop makers simply reached into a cheapo comic box and pulled out any comic they had and wrapped the custom cover around it.

From the looks of the comic and the style of the art and characters it seems to be late 60's to mid 70's.
I mean, the guy in the comic is wearing a suit and a bowtie with a hat (when did people stop wearing hats like that and bow ties.) and the woman has a 70's hairdo.

Might even be a reprint of some 60's comic.

 

[whitehammer]

re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition

I think the 1970's - 1980's is the correct era, I'm fairly sure (Not 100%) that the page was drawn by Curt Swan who was the artist for Superman among other things in 1984. There are a few posts by comic experts that I've already linked to in previous posts that think there are at least 2 comics glued together to give it that thickness.
To support my Curt Swan suspicions, here's part of a strip he drew using the word "WHOMP" (Same as our mystery comic):

 

[Roland]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition

The search is over, guys! I found the correct comic.

I asked Jeff Hallman from "jhallman.com" for help and he put me on the right track. He is one of the owners of the three known complete "Tales From Space" comics and he told me, the real comic in his book is a "Secrets of Sinister House" from 1973. That was enough information for me, since there are only seven issues I had to search for. And I found it: It's issue #9 from February 1973. The picture in my first post (which is from Michael Chien from "hillvalleycity.com") can be found on page 11 of that issue.

Now I'm just waiting for an answer from Jeff to confirm me, that his comic inside is issue #9 too. I will keep you informed!

I've just bought the comic book on ebay.


UPDATE 2 days later: I got an answer from Jeff and to his own surprise he has the same page 11 from issue #9 in his "Tales From Space" copy. He had always thought that each comic would have another real comic inside. Now we have at least two complete "Tales From Space" with exactly the same real comic inside. That increases the probability that they used this same issue for each copy.

 

[Pitbull]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

nice find roland :cool

 

[Roland]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

nice find roland :cool

Thanks! Now I just need a hi-res copy of the cover artwork for free use. Then we all will have an accurate "Tales From Space" comic for free download!

 

[Roland]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition

I think the 1970's - 1980's is the correct era, I'm fairly sure (Not 100%) that the page was drawn by Curt Swan who was the artist for Superman among other things in 1984. There are a few posts by comic experts that I've already linked to in previous posts that think there are at least 2 comics glued together to give it that thickness.
To support my Curt Swan suspicions, here's part of a strip he drew using the word "WHOMP" (Same as our mystery comic):

So that mystery is also solved. The page was drawn by DC comic artist Abe Ocampo.

 

[Jedifyfe]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

nice find roland :cool

I told you that eventually this secret would reveal itself. :lol

 

[Beechy McFly]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

Nicely investigated and find.. *Sigh* Does this mean I need to update this too?? :lol

 

[Roland]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

Nicely investigated and find.. *Sigh* Does this mean I need to update this too?? :lol

When I finished my replica, it will be for free download as usual. So you only need a good color printer for your update.

 

[Pitbull]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

you ain't kidding bro I can breath now :lol Thanks for all your advice bro :thumbsup

I told you that eventually this secret would reveal itself. :lol

 

[Jedifyfe]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition - DONE!!!

you ain't kidding bro I can breath now :lol Thanks for all your advice bro :thumbsup

LOL! I could tell that info was killing you inside!

 

[cnickle1]

Thanks Roland. I just purchased one on ebay as well.

 

[80sguy]

You scanning the whole comic too? lol

I could probably find a copy easily or download it if needed haha. Knew it was from the 70s. Do you have a cover to work with.

 

[Roland]

You scanning the whole comic too? lol

I could probably find a copy easily or download it if needed haha. Knew it was from the 70s. Do you have a cover to work with.

The images shown in my post #23 are downloaded. I downloaded the whole comic - yes I know, I'm a really bad guy :lol. That's the usual resolution of comics, which you can find on the internet - too bad for my replica and so I bought the real comic (I haven't got it yet, but soon) and will scan it myself in 600 dpi.

 

[OUTATIME1978]

I just bagged myself one aswell,cheers for the heads up Roland:thumbsup

 

[Roland]

I can already see that comic book becoming increasingly more expensive as the time goes on. Maybe I should buy more of them before it's too late?! :lol

No, kidding! I just need one.

 

[Roland]

UPDATE 2 days later: I got an answer from Jeff and to his own surprise he has the same page 11 from issue #9 in his "Tales From Space" copy. He had always thought that each comic would have another real comic inside. Now we have at least two complete "Tales From Space" with exactly the same real comic inside. That increases the probability that they used this same issue for each copy.

 

[Thrillhouse]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition

Un-Friki'n-Believable!
I dont know how you manage to do it Roland. I'm still in shock from you finding the correct red lid from the donation can!!!

So, is anyone able to confirm whether this subscription page is in the comic?

Also, was the Red Ryder ad part of the original comic or was it added by the props dept?

 

[DB537]

Re: Back to The Future II: "Tales From Space" comic book search competition

Also, was the Red Ryder ad part of the original comic or was it added by the props dept?

The Red Ryder ad was the on back cover of 'Smash Comics' #17, from December 1940. It was probably used on other comics at the time as well.

 

[whitehammer]

After all those frustrating hours online searching, I've already got this damn comic in my collection, I don't believe it....I really don't belieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeve it!!!!!! AAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!