Machine Man #19 - Steve Ditko art, Frank Miller cover + 1st Jack O Lantern

Frank Miller

Machine Man v1 #19, 1981 - In this final issue of the series, Machine Man fends off an attack by the Jack O' Lantern at a Halloween party (where else?). Aside from the title page, Steve Ditko's work shows a severe lack of effort. Both his drawings and layouts look hastily executed. On the other hand, Frank Miller's cover is superbly choreographed, fitting in a multitude of stand-by witnesses without feeling crowded. Note the banner torn in half in the heat of the battle. Jack O' Lantern makes his first appearance in this copper age comic. This is 10 of 10 Machine Man issues by Ditko and 1 of 1 Machine Man issues by Miller. /// key 1st appearance, 1st cover Jason Macendale as Jack O Lantern

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Miller cover pencils (Terry Austin inks) = ****
"Jolted By Jack O'Lantern" Ditko story pencils and inks 22 pages = **

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