mysterio

On 9/6/2022 at 7:21 AM, Steven Valdez said:

Check how many books he drew (at least in part) with the November 1961 cover date, in addition to Fantastic Four #1:

https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Category:1961,_November_Cover_Date

Looks like he drew 8 covers in that month alone.

 

Plus how many interior pages, I wonder. That to me would be the impressive part. It seems like J Scott Campbell draws 8 covers every month, though his all feature the same woman…

Is it me, or did he never jump off a building in the actual story? 

On 9/5/2022 at 9:14 AM, frozentundraguy said:

I knew I should have taken a photo of each page in this book before having it graded.

I’m sure it is reprinted someplace, or someone here remembers the story. It is one of the less common TTAs in my experience. I’ve never owned a copy. #24-25 are also less common, at least I see them less. Coincidence, or print run variability? #26 isn’t too difficult, and #27 seems fairly common (but that has other factors too, obviously).

On 8/29/2022 at 9:43 PM, Kevin76 said:

Sounds like C2E2 is turning into more of a pop culture show than a comic show  

Unfortunately that is the trend for any larger show. 

On 9/2/2022 at 1:07 PM, frozentundraguy said:

September 1961, breakout your wooden statuettes.

I’m conflicted about that cover. The art is good, and Moomba is menacing enough. What throws me are the motion lines. If he were swooping down and flying over the crowd it would make sense to me. But the motion lines show that he is bellyflopping onto the crowd. Why? Maybe the story reveals the reason, but that detail always snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for this cover in my mind. 

And I will be there working the MLC booth! Stop by and say hi!

On 8/15/2022 at 3:46 PM, Frisco Larson said:

I don't think I posted this one here. A local comic shop purchase.

Great book! I need to upgrade my copy. That book is less common than you’d think it would be. 

On 8/10/2022 at 5:38 PM, bc said:

 Great eye appeal with superior PQ - very nice!

Go man go! What are the last 2 - maybe we can help out?

-bc

 

Thanks! I was really happy with the copy. I went after a 7.5 and 8.0 earlier in the summer, but lost those. There was a silver lining since one was slightly miscut and the other miswrapped, so I didn’t go crazy on my bids. This one wasn’t going to get past me. 
 

I also appreciate the offer of help. I’d rather not post the books I need in an open forum though. It sucks, but I’ve seen instances of people getting “punish bid” on the last books they need. If anyone wants to ask in PM I’d appreciate any help! One is common enough but I don’t want to pay the high asks. The other is very tough, very few have come up for sale and none that I’ve seen in the 6.0 range I like to stay at or above. 

Sadly I will be unable to make it, will very much miss being there. Next year is a definite unless the dates are terrible.

On 6/22/2022 at 8:10 AM, Nazirite said:

I’m enjoying Comiclink over HA by a mile. 

I really hope we get the Invaders in the MCU once Namor arrives. 

Im really excited to have this Flash grail back in my collection, I had a CGC 7.0 that I had to sell some time ago for a family emergency, this 2.5 will suffice.  Plus with everything going on with Ezra, that Flash mantle is up for grabs baby.  Folks are already loving the JSA in that new Black Adam trailer, if they get a spin off , Jay could be the solo Flash . Wouldn’t that be interesting? 

 

I thought that was a good looking 2.5, and had a few bids on it. None of them ultimately meant anything as I was about $100 below the eventual winner. Congrats!

On 6/22/2022 at 2:47 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

guess then I'm alone, I thought with the "crowds" being lager last year or most of the time, that it wasn't so bad.

Yet I rode the car in to take the train, so part of my trip was outside awaiting public transit. I'll say that was hotter.

How was overall parking, and or that experience?  

I'm hoping not too bad!  

I heard it was taking two hours to park at the height of Saturday! 

Mark your calendars, June 9-11, 2023 in the same room of the convention center.

On 6/21/2022 at 5:34 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

I'm glad there were more pics of the crowds posted too

I arrived early Friday,  which I'll admit was a light day, but it got going later.

The cosplay was out in force, speaking of which they had a star wars walk down the red carpet, complete with theme music over the main intercom.

There were enough chairs in the rest area, bathrooms were consistently being cleaned and restocked. There was a band playing guitar, I took a pic of the stage earlier on, pretty cool.

It was hot as an jalapeno armpit outside, though inside was nice and cool, even for the crowds.

Plenty of families, and the con goers seemed interested in the merch. I believe there was an advertised cgc facilitator and etc.

Time was of the essence for me, as I try to do it all quickly. I waited on my brother a long time, as his had to do with lines. All in all it was fun and enjoyable.

Next year it is again in June, I'm only hoping that the weather somewhat cooperates 

 

Would be nice if it were a bit cooler. I'm glad you were cool inside, I felt like I was sweating for about 90% of Friday and Saturday, even after cooling off from setup.

The crowd was nuts on Saturday, my pic of the celebrity area that is up a few posts doesn't even do it justice. Couldn't walk down in that area.

On 6/21/2022 at 7:09 AM, spideyfan68 said:

You guys have a great space at that show. Looking forward seeing y’all at the Cowtown show in October. 

Likewise! It was great to get a chance to catch up a bit!

On 6/19/2022 at 10:20 AM, Crops068 said:

As normal I didn’t look at dealers much,  I did run by and say hi to @mysterio and @Monster's Lair Comics. Was great seeing them.

 

Great seeing you too, thanks for stopping by!

Have bought from Chay a couple of times, both large purchases, and I couldn't have been happier with the books or the service!

Getting very excited about this show.

A short four months away!