Tsp99

  It's been in the OPG for years.   Try page 320, in the most recent edition.   It's under the promotional section since many copies were given away.

49 minutes ago, adamstrange said:

Cat brought an interesting selection of pulps to add some variety to the show.

This was swiped for a comic book cover.  Does someone know which one?

Tec 70 comes to mind.

50 minutes ago, adamstrange said:

The rule of the night: if you're only going to bring one book, go BIG!

This beautiful Christmas cover issue of Jumbo is the size of a placemat.  Open it up, and there's another cover inside with incredible red colors.  Mmmmmm.  Red.

Amazing.   I've never seen a double cover of any of the humongous issues 1-8.....

On ‎7‎/‎22‎/‎2018 at 8:58 AM, Readcomix said:

I would also think #8 (GGA cover) would get a decent price, but I'm not testing the market. Mine is staying put; you don't see it often. I gave away four (from #'s 18-20-something) on here recently; they got claimed fast. If you're a collector of a specific niche, certain in-depth articles might lead you to seek out a particular guide, but I haven't met anyone who assembles a comprehensive set (though I'm sure someone is out there).

Unfortunately, I've got a full set.  Have both versions of the #1 and another odd version of #1 with a $6.00 cover price. Hardcover 2 and 3, etc... They take up a lot of space

As most everyone has mentioned, get the 12 1st.   Historically more important and tougher to find in comparison to the 25.    Personally, I've always been a sucker for darker covers (ie purple, black, etc) and therefore aesthetically prefer a high grade 25....

2 minutes ago, Comcav said:

oh my.

I'll second that.

I've got a couple copies around ....

$211

We are on our way.  Looking forward to some funny booking.  

I passed on an old label 9.6 GFC Lewis Wayne Galleries had on Ebay 8 or 9 years ago.  Just couldn't wrap my head around the $3150 price.   

5 hours ago, Readcomix said:

So many great ones, but to answer the OP question gun to head style, my heart says tie between Cap 1 and 46. Impossible reductions aside, here are my contributions for contenders in the broader discussion:

Three great issues indeed.  The SS 16 makes my list for one of the scarcest Hitler covers too.

Take Summer Love

9 hours ago, circumstances said:

Not in my top ten as far as Hitler covers go, but definitely difficult to acquire (for me). I had never even seen one in person until I bought this one last week.

Speed 21 is a VERY tough book to find in any shape.  Congrats!

Love Roly 14 and CDNP 24

I think I've got a copy or two around somewhere.   

One of my favorite covers in the run

On ‎1‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 2:55 PM, entalmighty1 said:

One of my favorite covers in the run.   Very nice!

I followed your advice!  I'm the only kid on my block with multiple Startling 10s.   

15 minutes ago, gadzukes said:

This is what happened to me 4 or 5 years back.  I needed a Cap 1 CF, had searched for 5 years with no luck to find one, but then a horrendously bad coverless copy of it came up on CC or CL.  All the wraps were split at the spine except the CF, and at least 6 pages had panels cut out.  In my mind I figured $4000 would be enough to win it (remember, prices were lower back then), but I got into a bidding war with someone else and I ended up shelling out $8000 for it.  I figured it might be my last time to realistically have a shot at getting the Cap 1 CF so I went all in.  I am SOOOO happy I did.

Beautiful copy and well done.  Married CF isn't a big deal to me, especially if the page quality of the CF is close to the other pages.

I would like to chose Prize #31, Conan 12 in 9.4.  Hats off to all contestants and especially Point-5 and BB.  I'm aiming for the Final Four next year!

11 minutes ago, Sqeggs said:

They seem to have been tougher on pq then than they are now.

But I'm wondering what the rationale is for no grader notes, particularly since there appears to be something important -- rusted staples -- to note.

All depends how rusty the staples were.  Light surface rust can often be taken off while avoiding the "qualified" label.........

12 minutes ago, Point Five said:

Man, that Cap 117 looks trampled for a 6.0.

 

Completely agree.  BC is fugly and creasing at the top bc puts it in the VG range for me.

On ‎3‎/‎15‎/‎2018 at 10:50 PM, trmoore54 said:

Sorry...couldn't remember your handle...Tsp99.  GOOD LUCK!!

Thank you kind sir

Just got home from this show.  Good selection of books and easy to walk around.