Here are some of the comic book pages that lodged in my head when I was young (or sometimes simply younger) and have not left. I'm arbitrarily ending with the early 2000s.
Why these? Sometimes because of the words (if so, I've indicated), sometimes the art, sometimes both. Sometimes just one panel on the page. Though these are some of my favorite moments, not all of these are necessarily my favorite stories, nor are they all iconic stories.
If any more float to the surface of my nostalgia, I will add them.
Bold = last page of the story (added pressure to be memorable!).
writer Steve Englehart, penciler Dick Dillin
The Brave and the Bold #145, 1978
writer Bob Kanigher, penciler Jim Aparo
The Phantom Stranger loses his hat! First time?
writers Paul Levitz and Paul Kupperberg, penciler Joe Staton
Showcase #100
writer E. Nelson Bridwell, penciler Ramona Fradon
Super Friends #28, 1979
writer E. Nelson Bridwell, penciler Ramona Fradon
Justice League of America #200, 1981
writer Gerry Conway, penciler Pat Broderick
DC Special Series #27: Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk, 1981
Justice League of America #200
penciler George Pérez
writer Len Wein, penciler José Luis García-López
World's Finest #269, 1981
writer Gerry Conway, penciler Rich Buckler
The Brave and the Bold #192, 1982
writer Mike W. Barr, penciler Jim Aparo
the flashlight/x-ray vision panel
The Brave and the Bold #196, 1982
writer Bob Kanigher, penciler Jim Aparo
writer Cary Bates, penciler Carmine Infantino
"This is my decision."
Justice League of America Annual #1, 1983
writers Paul Levitz and Len Wein, penciler Rick Hoberg
writer Gerry Conway, penciler Chuck Patton
"The end, reptile."
writer Marv Wolfman, penciler George Pérez
"Dear God—what is happening?"
"But we...but we had a casualty."
"And I grieve."
writer Alan Moore, penciler Dave Gibbons
"Burn."
writer Alan Moore, penciler Rick Veitch
"The Man of Tomorrow is heading south to die."
writer Frank Miller, penciler Dave Mazzucchelli
"You have eaten well."
World's Finest #3, 1990
writer Dave Gibbons, artists Steve Rude and Karl Kesel
World's Finest #3, 1990
World's Finest #3, 1990
(see similar Aquaman pose in Aquaman: Time & Tide #1, below)
The Flash #54, 1991
writer William Messner-Loebs, penciler Greg LaRocque
"I can't fly. I'm just a guy who runs fast."
writer Peter David, penciler Kirk Jarvinen
(see similar Superman pose in World's Finest #3, above)
The Batman Adventures Holiday Special #1, 1994
writers Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, penciler Bruce Timm
Batman Annual #18, 1995
writer Doug Moench, penciler Frederico Cueva
"Pentimento."
(who says comics aren't educational?)
The Flash #107, 1995
writer Mark Waid, penciler Oscar Jimenez
Green Arrow #100, 1995
writer Chuck Dixon, penciler Jim Aparo
writers Mark Waid and Fabian Nicieza, penciler Darick Robertson
writer Grant Morrison, penciler Howard Porter
"I know your secret."
writer Devin Grayson, penciler Greg Land
writer Grant Morrison, penciler Howard Porter
"Katar?"
JLA #21, 1998
writer Mark Waid, penciler Arnie Jorgensen
JLA in Crisis: Secret Files & Origins, 1998
"Origin Story: The Flash's Infinite Crises"
writer Tom Peyer, penciler Rags Morales
"It's called the human condition, my friend...and I don't get it either."
"Communications Error"
writer Dwayne McDuffie, penciler Gordon Purcell
writer Roy Thomas, penciler Michael Lark
The Titans #14, 2000
writer Devin Grayson and Brian K. Vaughan, penciler Cully Hamner
The Titans #14
"Thank you, fearless leader."
Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity #3, 2003
writer/penciler Matt Wagner
Aquaman #13, 2003
writer John Ostrander, penciler Jim Fern
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