cloudofwit

Just wanted to say that Spider-Dan is top notch. Received a very sweet ASM #14 today. Professional packing, prompt service, and a nice guy to boot. Thanks, Dan!

Absolutely beautiful.

To still have the #1-100 run while picking up an AF #15 CGC 3.5 in the process is pretty dang sweet. :think:

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I can't deny that it was a PAIN trying to get all caught up on the modern deluge and separating 1st print from whatever subsequent print, variants, etc. The reading aspect is something I am WAY behind on. And it ain't just funny books either. Current culture is certainly an Electronic/Digital Age mentality where the screen is king, whether TV or computer or phone...and sustained reflection and reading--a Print Age mentality--is "so yesterday," to put it in adolescent vernacular. I'd like to blame culture but my lazy azz just needs to read more. And I can't do it via the screen because I'm "so ADD." :: Don, your final sentence begs for elaboration (more so than my inane rambling). A mistake you made, circa '03? If you can, do tell.

I think you already know this Scott, but my ultimate end-all goal is to have a complete ASM slab run (1 thru present, Giant-Size 1 thru 6 and all of the Annuals). They won't all have to be high grade slabs either. And I'm about 50% of the way there right now. You've already got 'em all...but now you just need 'em all slabbed, eh? :hail: :: Only 15 of my ASMs are slabbed so I'll remain in the bleachers, cheering you on as you pursue that truly demented goal.

Alright, gals & fellas. Haven't made the one-hour trek to pick up the latest ASMs in a while (last issue I got was #647 )...but they are on reserve and I shall get them soon. However, the excitement I currently feel is palpable: I only need one ASM--#3--to have a complete set (#1-present plus all the Annuals). Don't currently have the funds for a #3, but will be on the hunt for a very low grade copy this summer--or sooner. Since 2007, when I hopped back into the hobby hard-core, I've been on this mission (though I have been distracted by countless other comics through these maddening boards ) and it's kind of a weird feeling now. And I don't think it was the chicken dinner I ate. When I get that #3 in hand, what's next for those who have experienced it? Endless upgrading? Temptations to sell off runs to land a higher grade ASM #1 or AF #15? Nirvana? Restlessness? The blues? Discarding them all and going DC? Trading them for a warehouse full of Heroes, Inc.? Do tell.

Marvel Tales #145 and 209... Add these 2 to my pile, please.

Be careful when you toke a picture. It's fairly unhealthy. "One toke over the line Sweet Jesus, one toke over the line....." Now you've put that tune in my head. ::

Be careful when you toke a picture. It's fairly unhealthy.

Sweet mother of Memphis! :hail:

October slam dunk testimony. Doesn't appear to be any ambiguity on this one. :shrug: On the probation list he goes.

Hey hey Probie list shill. Were you the guy with the funky pyjamas? Indeed. Claudio! Wrong fella and wrong PJs though. But I thank you for re-distributing this image into my poor brain.

Hey hey Probie list shill. Were you the guy with the funky pyjamas? Indeed.

ASM Annuals: #17 #22 #26...

ASMs (16 total): #129 (2nd) #149 #202 #204 #209 #218 #221 #240 #241 #268 #270 #271 Vol. 2: #2 (443) #4 (445) #5 (446) #7 (448)...

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Uh, the Gators defeated Ohio St. when they brought home the bacon in '07. Don't think it can't happen again in '11.

Elite 8 baby! The Gators will be back in the Final Four. Third national title in 6 years? :think:

Nice books, but it looks like CGC screwed up the label on this one. The publisher stated is DC but it's a Marvel comic. Nice catch, Claudio!

Did you mean windows? (typo? :shrug:)...or is it widows? Either way, a great creation. Like others have said, it IS poetic. That's no small thing. Most can't do it. Jimmers!

Bought a low grade ASM #6 from Ronnie a while back. He very generously sold it to me at the price he got it on eBay a decade or so ago. Accurately graded and shipped promptly.

Which might make it the best one yet! (thumbs u :hail: