Ok,I'm not that great a writer but what do you expect from Math major.

Yes, it's been a longtime since I posted anything. I must admit I've had some other events in my life that have caused this but that's no excuse. I like to write if someone is reading and for those that follow me . . . I'll try to do better.

I lost my job awhile back and between interviewing and looking for a new job I did some collectng of some great books. I was shopping craigslist, ebay, flea markets and small conventions. I found some great books, and some not so great books. Not the smartest move for someone who has no job but I love my comics.

Well, I found a job back in November and have been working to prove myself and make a name for myself at a big company that I really wasn't sure I would ever get into. I would say my dream job but more my dream company. The new boss is great, and the job, while a step down from where I was before has great potential. I have much to learn and I'm happy for the chance to make it work.

Back to the books, I found things I thought I could not ever find. Captain America 100 in really nice shape from local comic shop owner at a local small convention that happenes to be a good friend and cut me a great deal on the book. I'll be helping him out on Free comic book day again this year and hopefully many more to come.

I found an Incredible Hulk 181 at a small convention that while far less then perfect still had the value stamp and was in decent shape. I have a better copy but when you see one of these at the price I got it for you grab it.

I also picked up a couple copies of Conan the Barbarian 1. I love this iconic cover. It was again at a small convention and I got a great deal.

Next I got a couple copies of Iron Man 1. I'm not the biggest Iron Man fan but over the years I've picked up a few issues and at least one of the two copies is in decent shape.

These are the four comics I submitted with my coupon this year. I know they are not perfect and will come back with lower grades then I suspect or hope for but that's fine because they are mine from a time in my life when I didn't know where I was going to land and I will always remember them as such.

Worth the memories.

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