*DC: Showcase #35 and #36 are the second and third try-out issues for the Atom, after which he graduted into his own title. The one thing that strikes me on reviewing these issues for this write-up is how wonderfully well-crafted they are by Gardner Fox, Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. Fox was obviously having a ball, using all his skills and ingenuity to come up with plots and situations to suit the modus operandi of the Tiny Titan. Kane’s pencils are dynamic, flowing and action-packed, while Anderson’s exquisite inking adds mood and atmosphere. These are quite reasonable copies with specific flaws which bring the grades down. #35 has minor light graffiti on part of the logo and some vertical and central creasing; staples, pages and edges are good and the cover is bright and colourful. #36 is structurally sound with good cover colour and gloss and good staples and pages; just a couple of small bits of graffiti. Both have great cover images and #35 has the bonus of short autobiographies by the creators. It’s been a joy to review these.
PICTURED: SHOWCASE
#35 GD/VG p £55
#36 VG- p £50