[o_zarkman44]

“Thankfully I’ve got tons of old stuff from the 60s, 70s & 80s where adult themes and concepts could be explored while simultaneously providing decent entertainment for youngsters. Talented people can pull that off. He’s not one of them.”

I agree. As an old school collector, I have little time or find little value in any comic newer than 1979. Good story writers in the older comics were able to portray the characters, good or bad, in tasteful representations without using vile or explicit descriptions.

That is why the older comics from the bronze, silver, and golden ages are more valuable and a great collectible.
I have hundreds of titles, which I prize with pride.

Occasionally a newer title has some cover art work that is outstanding. But the story lines, can I say this? suck

[o_zarkman44]

Might I add that if anyone has some older comics they wish to sell, I buy certain titles and will pay a fair price for holes in my collection. freep mail me if you have inquiries. I like older Marvel and DC, and some Charleton and Dell depending on the genre.

[LostInBayport]

I agree. As an old school collector, I have little time or find little value in any comic newer than 1979. Good story writers in the older comics were able to portray the characters, good or bad, in tasteful representations without using vile or explicit descriptions.

The good creators are still out there...they just don't get hired anymore or have left for greener pastures. Many of their readers went with them.

Not to say that all current comics are awful...there were quite a few things in the 90s/early 2000s that I enjoyed. It just was like a faucet turning off slowly...there was less and less of the old-school material being produced to make it worth my while when I have a library of back issues that are already paid for!