mysterio

That spreadsheet is amazing! I may need to hit you up for a copy. I chased down copies of Amazing Adventures #32-33 and Marvel Tales #93 for their significance to the history of Marvel/Atlas and this genre in particular. So many cool books produced in this era.

Great start! When I was younger and more ambitious I thought about completing the set with the Atlas globe on the cover, any Atlas globe issue would qualify. The list is somewhere around 2,500 books, which isn't too awful. I think the challenge would be a lot of fun, but the price tags on some of these has scared me away (only so much budget to go around and I have other collecting goals that are more important to me). I did get a copy of this, though, which is supposed to be the last book with an Atlas globe (and maybe the most off-topic book posted in this thread).

Second definition: the "World of" books are certainly the best examples here. I agree with @bc that WOF #18 is a crucial book to the genre. Strange Worlds also qualifies. This is likely my favorite definition without going too far down the slippery slope that erupts in the 3rd group. Third definition: quite a few titles here, like Astonishing, Marvel Tales, Menace, Mystic, Uncanny Tales, Spellbound, Journey into Unknown Worlds, the "Adventure into" titles (...Mystery, ...Terror, etc.), Mystery Tales, Mystical Tales, Strange Stories of Suspense & Strange Tales of the Unusual, not to mention all the pre-implosion Atlas issues of JIM and ST. The more I consider this third list, I think it is reasonable to limit these books to post-code. Pre-code is a different animal. YMMV. Exceptions made for pre-code JIM and ST.

I’ve always looked at this thread a couple of ways. If I’m being strict, pre-hero Marvel would refer to only five titles (JIM, ST, TOS, TTA, AA/AAF) that literally led to heroes. Not saying I support that definition, but it could be taken to mean that. A broader definition would include all those post-implosion books that feature sci-fi or monsters, even if the title didn’t eventually continue with a super hero. An even broader definition can include books that may not technically fall under either category above (either being Atlas books and/or never including heroes), but our pre-hero brethren would think was cool. They fit in spirit if not in letter of the law. See my post on my last purchase.

Betty and Veronica #81 VG -- asking $10 + shipping SOLD Pretty standard VG, everything attached at both staples (though a bit of a tear is starting at upper), bit of a spine roll that should be correctable.

Betty and Veronica #80 Fine- -- asking $18 + shipping SOLD Clean, flat, light wear, everything attached at both staples.

Betty and Veronica #79 VG- -- asking $8 + shipping SOLD Looks nicer, but small piece out of bottom right corner of front cover and a 1" tear at upper corner of front cover. Cover attached at both staples but cf detached at one.

Betty and Veronica #78 F-/F -- asking $24 + shipping Flat, light wear, nice pages.

Betty and Veronica #77 VG++ -- asking $29 + shipping Main defect is a 1/4" split at top spine, otherwise just some light wear. Everything attached at both staples.

#76 added, thanks! Back later today with some sci-fi covers.

Betty and Veronica #76 Fine- -- asking $17 + shipping SOLD Reading wear at spine, dust shadows on back cover, nice pages.

Betty and Veronica #74 G -- asking $4 + shipping SOLD Everything attached at both staples, touch of a spine roll, solid with light wear...but that moisture stain. Pages only barely affected, book is readable and not gross.

I know how that goes. That was basically my 2019.

I've always liked the group of "Adventure" titles that Atlas had, but haven't taken the opportunity/budget to pursue any. Of course the pre-code Adventure into Terror are going to get a lot of the attention, but even the post-code have a lot of interesting and moody covers like this one. And if I can find them in mid-grade for what seems to me to be a good deal (try to find a 6.0 JIM or ST from 1957 for $120) they'll be tough to pass up.

I've been good, but did buy a bit outside my usual focus last night. But if a black cover by Everett from 1957 in 6.0 isn't worth $121 then I don't know what is.

#72 added to your stack, thanks!

Betty and Veronica #72 VG+ -- asking $14 + shipping SOLD Solid book, cover is attached at both staples, centerfold attached at one. Cover bound slightly off-center. Corner off bottom right corner of fc, dust shadow, but otherwise a very sharp copy.

Trying to catch up on grading today, but will see how many books I can post here when I take breaks. Betty and Veronica #71 VG++ -- asking $13 + shipping SOLD Everything well attached, light wear, bit of a spine roll. Can't quite bring myself to call it Fine but I have seen worse looking books placed in that grade.

B&V #68 is yours!

Betty and Veronica #69 F- -- asking $20 + shipping Has Fine+ structure, but a couple of small moisture spots in the lower right corner knock it down a bit. But flat, colorful, glossy, and great interior pinups (sorry if they're rotated, damn iPhone). Dust shadow back cover. (If only this issue had last issue's cover...)

Betty and Veronica #68 VG -- asking $25 + shipping SOLD Not sure how this cover hasn't achieved classic status for GGA yet, it has something for everyone. Very solid copy. Slight spine roll and the dust shadow on the back cover is the worst of it. Everything well attached at both staples, and both interior pin-ups are there.

Fairly busy day today, as the apocalypse goes. Likely won't get back to posting until later this afternoon.

Betty and Veronica #66 VG -- asking $11 + shipping SOLD Everything attached at both staples. Other than the spine roll nothing else to report, a pretty standard VG. Roll should be correctable.

The one small observation that I can contribute is that they seem to be opening boxes relatively quickly. I sent in two submissions last week and they made it onto my invoice list very quickly (next day) relative to what I saw 6-8 months ago.