tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220285230636101823.post8225826497435615563..comments2024-03-28T09:04:42.135-04:00Comments on Rip Jagger's Dojo: The Ghost Of Pat Boyette!Rip Jaggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936426877024852134noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220285230636101823.post-11557385409645132342012-04-20T19:05:25.162-04:002012-04-20T19:05:25.162-04:00Cool, thanks for doing the research. I always figu...Cool, thanks for doing the research. I always figured that Charlton did those short runs of books cause they kept looking for another big hit book and were never happy with the sale they got. <br /><br />So, I suspected that "The Phantom" must have sold like hot cakes for them to keep going, but my assumptions and $2 will get me on the subway... So, can't wait to read the future post about Charlton sales.Chimeradavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373236451090168388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220285230636101823.post-64353254431759535892012-04-20T17:32:17.607-04:002012-04-20T17:32:17.607-04:00Dave - I found some numbers for Phantom and it was...Dave - I found some numbers for Phantom and it was far and away the best-selling book for Charlton in 1969 with over 190,000 in sales. The next closest books were the war books and they were in the 150,000 range, so Phantom had to be seen as a bonafide bonanza when it hit. I'm guessing sales went down, but I'll have to research some more. I smell a future post. <br /><br />Rip OffRip Jaggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936426877024852134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220285230636101823.post-81023363974521412892012-04-20T16:37:13.004-04:002012-04-20T16:37:13.004-04:00Make that the "word "Fightin'"!...Make that the "word "Fightin'"! Sheesh I can't spell. <br /><br />Rip Off AgainRip Jaggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936426877024852134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220285230636101823.post-86843733792503968062012-04-20T16:36:25.221-04:002012-04-20T16:36:25.221-04:00Dave - Right off the top of my head, I'd guess...Dave - Right off the top of my head, I'd guess the best selling Charlton book started with the work "Fightin'". I'd imagine either the war books or the romance books were the top sellers. But it's worth researching. <br /><br />Joe - I fell in love with Boyette right away, even as a kid and I've never been able to see what folks have against him. His work is downright unique and beautiful to boot. Some of his painted covers go beyond mere illustration and get close to fine art in my estimation. <br /><br />Rip OffRip Jaggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936426877024852134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220285230636101823.post-85604103927775917562012-04-20T15:36:26.692-04:002012-04-20T15:36:26.692-04:00when I was a kid, I loved Pat Boyette. he's on...when I was a kid, I loved Pat Boyette. he's one of the most under-rated artists I can think of. he's the artist I automatically think of whenever Charlton gets mentioned, even over Tom Sutton, Joe Staton, and the Steve Ditko stuff. thanks for these.joe ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654300765962440903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220285230636101823.post-48155147953385434452012-04-20T09:12:55.523-04:002012-04-20T09:12:55.523-04:00There were at least 38 issues of the Phantom at Ch...There were at least 38 issues of the Phantom at Charlton?! That blows my mind since all the other Charlton hero comics you've talked about didn't have half that many issues. What were Charlton's best selling comics? Was the Phantom one of them?Chimeradavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373236451090168388noreply@blogger.com