I have basically stop collecting new comics. I decided this with ASM 1 (2014). To put that money into older books that I want.

Here are just a few of my latest purchases of raw books. I do love raw books. Eventually I will have them CGC'd. But for now I want to enjoy them in their raw naked glory.

Every book I purchase I place in a 4mil mylar bag along with a 42mil acid free backing board. This way I can take them out of the box and admire the cover art work without worrying that they may bend.

Growing up I loved watching the old horror flicks, Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolfman. So it only made sense that I seek these characters in their respective book.

Last year at NYCBM I found and purchased Dracula #1 and got it signed by Neal Adams and graded - CGC SS 7.0. Earlier this year I bought Frankenstein #1 (PGX 9.6) as well as a raw copy just recently. I own Marvel Spotlight #2 (1st app Werewolf By Night)

Now I have all three of the horror genre classic.

Werewolf By Night #1 will also be in my hands soon.

Now I would love a copy of 1st app of Doctor Strange (Strange Tales #110) but it is too pricey in the grade that I want. So when I saw Doctor Strange #169, I jumped on it. Now it can accompany my D S #1 (1974)

I also bought Strange Tales # 88, nothing special about this issue other than the issue has my birth month and year (9-1961). Like a previous journal in which some of you have done so, I thought I would do the same.

Also with my BD. of the books I want;

Amazing Adventures 4

Tales of Suspense 21

Journey into Mystery 72

Tales to Astonish 23

Enjoy and happy hunting

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