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Now where have I seen one of those before?

I'm not sure why you wouldn't consider the two I just picked up keys. They're the respective #1s from both series from the publisher. Anyway... I just got this one in today from Thailand. Justice League of America #69 from the Death of Superman crossover.

I've found that, in general, these Australian books are somewhat tough to track down. The oddest part is there's conflicting information from people in Australia about them. The majority of those I've talked to have told me there's no real interest in them from collectors, they're looked at with the indigenous bias that seems to plague many foreign published books and are considered to have virtually no value whatsoever. However Tony (solarcadet) seems to keep getting the opposite story, that the local collectors won't generally let go of them and that many of the key books are expensive and highly sought after. I don't know for sure which story is true but I've been lucky enough to be able to pry these loose over the last couple of years.

Yes, these were the #1s for both titles. In both cases it seems like a strange place to start publishing.

Got these in today for Australia. There isn't a picture of this one on the Australian database page. This title isn't even listed on the Aussie database site.

Yeah... you're right. Unfortunately for you it also shows that even when offered a full refund, regardless of how long it took, that wasn't good enough for you. Of course once someone pointed out that in another situation zombizzy fully refunded the buyer and let them keep the books you seemed to be all about that. Regardless of what's posted in you kudos thread, based on that action alone, I can guarantee you and I will not be doing business at any time. Nor would I want someone doing business with me that wants someone like zombizzy back on the boards I never said anything about wanting him back on the boards. As far as I'm concerned I'd like to see you both gone.

Yeah... you're right. Unfortunately for you it also shows that even when offered a full refund, regardless of how long it took, that wasn't good enough for you. Of course once someone pointed out that in another situation zombizzy fully refunded the buyer and let them keep the books you seemed to be all about that. Regardless of what's posted in you kudos thread, based on that action alone, I can guarantee you and I will not be doing business at any time.

This was my thought as well.

Nice. As far as pricing goes... you just have to kind of wing it.

True, it could be British. In fact, the address for the publisher on the back does look British. There was a good amount of stuff going back to at least the '50s that was printed in the UK and distributed in Australia as well. (thumbs u It's British for sure. The thing I cannot figure is that the GCD for this title/publisher has only two issues (of 18) listed. Here's a link to one of the partially indexed "Lassie's" - Number 2. Note that it has the same cover as your #6, just a little different colouring. What I find hard to figure is the earlier book (#2) is priced at 8d. This one (#6) is priced at 6d. 2d less for the later book. One possibility is the page count dropped. I note the #8 has a cover blurb announcing 28pp. Nothing on the earlier one (and GCD is of no use here). GCD is pathetically lacking in information on foreign books. They do have some stuff but there's no cross reference for issue content or titles. There's a few foreign hosted sites that have done a much nicer job of that than GCD.

True, it could be British. In fact, the address for the publisher on the back does look British. There was a good amount of stuff going back to at least the '50s that was printed in the UK and distributed in Australia as well. (thumbs u

It's either Australian or British.

Nice!

Thanks Rich. I've added this guy to my eBay blocked bidders list which is now up to 38 people! No wonder my eBay sales have sucked this year. A lot of people can't buy my stuff. I don't think that globally 38 people is a lot. Of course when you add up all their shill accounts that might be a third of the people on ebay.

Found them, they're listed as Los 4 Fantastic. census link

There is at least one: a Blue Label, high grade LaPrensa FF#1, which sold for good money at either Comicconnect or Metropolis. I recall I saw the article (with picture) last year. I thought I saw one before too but searching through the census on CGC's site I couldn't find it.

This one came in today.

I have been having the same problem with CGC for awhile. Would you guys be interested in helping me compile a list for CGC to reference? CGC's quality control im afraid when it comes to foreigns is cr_ap lately! Such an amazing book and all they had to do was look at the indicia and see La Prensa publishing? Also it doesn't say "Mexican edition"? WTF guys..... honestly if I was Hector I might consider this needing to be re-holdered? Highly important info is completely missing? Also this probably jacks up the census because I know I have seen a La Prensa FF1 properly identified. GCG needs a foreign expert sooner rather than later..... this books handling is shameful. Liam, I like the idea of providing CGC with some lists or database info but there should be something in it for you son, dont do this for free! Looking at the census there's no La Prensa or Trans World FF #1 listed so if there is another slabbed copy out there somewhere I don't know what it's listed under.

May 18… Then that was the reason for the delay. Tim = awesome. Totally love the "Excelsior!" Between working out the trade and getting it signed and slabbed I was starting to think the process would never end.

Nice! You can always count on Claudio to deliver great books.

These are just the Mexican editions. I don't think one post would be able to contain everything I've got.

Here's my (somewhat) completed Adams Bat-run. It's not exactly complete as far as being all inclusive but it's all of the ones I set out to find when I started. I threw in the two Detective 425s at the end even though they're Wrightson, not Adams, just because... well who doesn't love some Bernie Wrightson Batman?

Did I ever tell you I'm psychic? I see an older version of that cover in your future.

These just showed up today, they took about 3 weeks to get here but they're finally in their new home.