What goes into narrowing and expanding a collection all at the same time.

First journal entry:

So I have way too many books - both CGC & raw. I have unloaded a good amount of books over the past 3 months and have acquired some really nice books over that same time period. I have also come to realize THE books I really want in my personal collection. Now I am in the process of fine-tuning that list and sticking with it. Any pointers on anything to do with this are more than welcome. Also, I will be inventorying my collection here and books that I would like to add to the individual collections below (not yet acquired). I enjoy the research and chase, but there may come a time where I ask you all for help in finding issues (e.g., Black Panther appearances that I have not identified).

My collection(s):

X-Men #1-66, 94-141, Variant covers thereafter

Significant Black Panther Appearances: FF #52, 53; Avengers #52, 62, 73, 74, 78, & 87 (list to grow)

Batgirl (Barbara Gordon): TEC (and other early) issues featuring her first appearances and her solo stories

30c Variants - I started collecting, heavily that is, with modern variants. Lost interest with many of those. I have, however, started to really enjoy the thrill of tracking these down.

Jungle Comics - I'm collecting this set raw (for some reason). The journey that took me here is rather odd. I started buying GFT books, fell in love with the art of Dave Stevens and similar artists, and then found my way to Jungle Comics. Love the vivid colors, the action depicted, and the GGA art style that that era is known for, in part.

Take care and thanks for reading.

Until next time,

Andy-

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