Mike's Rack

Ed Piskor was an imperfect person.  He also brought incomparable meaning and joy to the lives of many people, myself included.  I am also an imperfect person, I hope I can bring others a fraction of the meaning and joy that Ed did.

Ed Piskor was an imperfect person.  He also brought incomparable meaning and joy to the lives of many people, myself included.  I am also an imperfect person, I hope I can bring others a fraction of the meaning and joy that Ed did.

Ed Piskor was an imperfect person.  He also brought incomparable meaning and joy to the lives of many people, myself included.  I am also an imperfect person, I hope I can bring others a fraction of the meaning and joy that Ed did.

Ed Piskor was an imperfect person.  He also brought incomparable meaning and joy to the lives of many people, myself included.  I am also an imperfect person, I hope I can bring others a fraction of the meaning and joy that Ed did.

Ed Piskor was an imperfect person.  He also brought incomparable meaning and joy to the lives of many people, myself included.  I am also an imperfect person, I hope I can bring others a fraction of the meaning and joy that Ed did.

Ed Piskor was an imperfect person.  He also brought incomparable meaning and joy to the lives of many people, myself included.  I am also an imperfect person, I hope I can bring others a fraction of the meaning and joy that Ed did.

Am I the only one that noticed "Harshen Patel" is an anagram for "elephant rash?" And that "Brandon Terrazas" is also an anagram for "Tarzans nerd boar?"  I mean... I can't make anything of it, but Batman can probably do a whole mini-series on these clues.

Schrödinger’s MVS?

Schrödinger’s MVS?

Maybe CGC should inquire as to how Comic Link stickers are made and enhance the adhesion by idk 1700% and then slap that on all edges of a slab......... just a thought

My take is, if you like the book, hold it.  You will have a 9.8 copy of a book you like.  If you don't like it, sell it and use the proceeds to buy a copy of a book you really like.  That way, you will have a copy of a book you really like.  If you are riding the train trying to time the market to get the most money from this specific book, you may get it right or you may get it wrong.  If you are ok with that then by all means have fun and shoot for the moon.  But if you would regret selling the book too soon or holding it too long, then you would loose money plus you would suffer the pain of regret.  Like the Buddhist story of the second arrow.  Whether you should sell the book now or hold it, the decision is more about you than about the book.  

Definitely, dissecting some of the rights issues has been one of the most challenging “Gold Key Mysteries” for sure but the M.A.R.S. Patrol Total Wars stuff is awesome.  If we can square that one away, we will.

The Kickstarter is winding down.  We’ve hit our goal so Gold Key will return.  There’s still time to grab some rewards.  If funds are tight, jump on there and check out the art.  Our buddy Skinner made a killer Blacklight poster featuring Boris Karloff for us. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldkeycomics/gold-key-comics-and-boris-karloff

Wow, almost a year since the last post... I didn't want to come on here and talk about all of the amazing plans we had until we had something tangible to announce.  It's been a wild ride getting to this point.  Grab me at a con and I'll share some crazy stories, from bar hopping at 1:00am in San Diego with amazing creators to getting lost in Palm Springs driving Sara Karloff around town.  We circled the globe and looked in the shadows, and there will be more announcements soon. But now we are, ready to announce...
GOLD KEY COMICS TO PUBLISH FIRST NEW TITLE IN NEARLY 40 YEARS  
Gold Key Entertainment, LLC, in partnership with the Boris Karloff Estate, announces its first title – “Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries.” Kickstarter campaign to launch MARCH 28, 2023
Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries is coming!  The new series blends the feel of the classic horror anthology with a modern, ongoing narrative in a way that is sure to excite fans new and old.  To reward early supporters, Gold Key has created a unique, early special edition of issue one available through Kickstarter. This crowdfunding campaign is scheduled for pre-launch on March 16, 2023 and will go live on March 28, 2023. The special edition offers a one of a kind reading experience peeling back the layers of the creative process to give readers a behind the scenes look into the creative process.  This high-quality printing will be akin to that of an artist’s edition. With a hardcover printed exclusively for backers of the Kickstarter campaign, the special edition is sure to be highly desired among fans and collectors.
Wrapped inside a beautiful cover by Johnny Dombrowski, issue one of Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries contains three original stories from talented creators including Michael W Conrad, Steve Orlando, Artyom Trakanov, Kelly Williams, Jok, Craig Hurd-Mckenny, Sergey Nazarov, and Kyle Arends.  Each issue of this ongoing series will contain complete stories and a continuing narrative, ensuring a satisfying reading experience while building the foundations of a multi-issue storyline to be carried forth in subsequent issues. 
Joining Gold Key Comics in its return as a reenergized, updated publisher, is an old friend and one of the biggest names in horror, Boris Karloff. Gold Key Comics originally published nearly 100 issues of the series, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, between 1964-1980. This Spring, these two icons return to comics.  We invite all fans of Gold Key Comics and Boris Karloff to participate in the inaugural publication by supporting the Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries Kickstarter on March 28. Do not miss out on the exclusive special edition of the very first issue to be published by the new Gold Key Entertainment.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldkeycomics/gold-key-comics-and-boris-karloff
https://goldkeycomics.com/
Instagram - @gold_key_comics
Gold Key Comics is
Chief Communication Officer Adam Brooks                       
Editor in Chief Michael Dynes
Chief Creative Director Arnold Guerrero       

Definitely, dissecting some of the rights issues has been one of the most challenging “Gold Key Mysteries” for sure but the M.A.R.S. Patrol Total Wars stuff is awesome.  If we can square that one away, we will.

The Kickstarter is winding down.  We’ve hit our goal so Gold Key will return.  There’s still time to grab some rewards.  If funds are tight, jump on there and check out the art.  Our buddy Skinner made a killer Blacklight poster featuring Boris Karloff for us. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldkeycomics/gold-key-comics-and-boris-karloff

Definitely, dissecting some of the rights issues has been one of the most challenging “Gold Key Mysteries” for sure but the M.A.R.S. Patrol Total Wars stuff is awesome.  If we can square that one away, we will.

Definitely, dissecting some of the rights issues has been one of the most challenging “Gold Key Mysteries” for sure but the M.A.R.S. Patrol Total Wars stuff is awesome.  If we can square that one away, we will.

Super glad to see that Gold key is going to be back after some 40 long long years.      
Definitely much safer to start with a recognized name like Boris Karloff to kick off your relaunch.  
As per my previous post just prior to yours, any chance for a M.A.R.S. Patrol relaunch further down the line although probably a rights issue:  
 

Wow, almost a year since the last post... I didn't want to come on here and talk about all of the amazing plans we had until we had something tangible to announce.  It's been a wild ride getting to this point.  Grab me at a con and I'll share some crazy stories, from bar hopping at 1:00am in San Diego with amazing creators to getting lost in Palm Springs driving Sara Karloff around town.  We circled the globe and looked in the shadows, and there will be more announcements soon. But now we are, ready to announce...
GOLD KEY COMICS TO PUBLISH FIRST NEW TITLE IN NEARLY 40 YEARS  
Gold Key Entertainment, LLC, in partnership with the Boris Karloff Estate, announces its first title – “Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries.” Kickstarter campaign to launch MARCH 28, 2023
Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries is coming!  The new series blends the feel of the classic horror anthology with a modern, ongoing narrative in a way that is sure to excite fans new and old.  To reward early supporters, Gold Key has created a unique, early special edition of issue one available through Kickstarter. This crowdfunding campaign is scheduled for pre-launch on March 16, 2023 and will go live on March 28, 2023. The special edition offers a one of a kind reading experience peeling back the layers of the creative process to give readers a behind the scenes look into the creative process.  This high-quality printing will be akin to that of an artist’s edition. With a hardcover printed exclusively for backers of the Kickstarter campaign, the special edition is sure to be highly desired among fans and collectors.
Wrapped inside a beautiful cover by Johnny Dombrowski, issue one of Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries contains three original stories from talented creators including Michael W Conrad, Steve Orlando, Artyom Trakanov, Kelly Williams, Jok, Craig Hurd-Mckenny, Sergey Nazarov, and Kyle Arends.  Each issue of this ongoing series will contain complete stories and a continuing narrative, ensuring a satisfying reading experience while building the foundations of a multi-issue storyline to be carried forth in subsequent issues. 
Joining Gold Key Comics in its return as a reenergized, updated publisher, is an old friend and one of the biggest names in horror, Boris Karloff. Gold Key Comics originally published nearly 100 issues of the series, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, between 1964-1980. This Spring, these two icons return to comics.  We invite all fans of Gold Key Comics and Boris Karloff to participate in the inaugural publication by supporting the Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries Kickstarter on March 28. Do not miss out on the exclusive special edition of the very first issue to be published by the new Gold Key Entertainment.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldkeycomics/gold-key-comics-and-boris-karloff
https://goldkeycomics.com/
Instagram - @gold_key_comics
Gold Key Comics is
Chief Communication Officer Adam Brooks                       
Editor in Chief Michael Dynes
Chief Creative Director Arnold Guerrero       

The fine print:
- We don't own any of the original Gold Key content.  We are hoping to have a conversation with the rights holders as soon as reasonably possible.  But until then, the content will be all new and all original. 
- We have had difficulty finding a printer that can print on newsprint at a quality that we find acceptable and at a price that would make the final product competitive to other publishers.  We are still looking but we may not be able to use newsprint.  
Feel free to ask any other questions.  I still have a day job so I may not be able to respond regularly but I will respond as soon as possible.

The fine print:
- We don't own any of the original Gold Key content.  We are hoping to have a conversation with the rights holders as soon as reasonably possible.  But until then, the content will be all new and all original. 
- We have had difficulty finding a printer that can print on newsprint at a quality that we find acceptable and at a price that would make the final product competitive to other publishers.  We are still looking but we may not be able to use newsprint.  
Feel free to ask any other questions.  I still have a day job so I may not be able to respond regularly but I will respond as soon as possible.

Wow, almost a year since the last post... I didn't want to come on here and talk about all of the amazing plans we had until we had something tangible to announce.  It's been a wild ride getting to this point.  Grab me at a con and I'll share some crazy stories, from bar hopping at 1:00am in San Diego with amazing creators to getting lost in Palm Springs driving Sara Karloff around town.  We circled the globe and looked in the shadows, and there will be more announcements soon. But now we are, ready to announce...
GOLD KEY COMICS TO PUBLISH FIRST NEW TITLE IN NEARLY 40 YEARS  
Gold Key Entertainment, LLC, in partnership with the Boris Karloff Estate, announces its first title – “Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries.” Kickstarter campaign to launch MARCH 28, 2023
Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries is coming!  The new series blends the feel of the classic horror anthology with a modern, ongoing narrative in a way that is sure to excite fans new and old.  To reward early supporters, Gold Key has created a unique, early special edition of issue one available through Kickstarter. This crowdfunding campaign is scheduled for pre-launch on March 16, 2023 and will go live on March 28, 2023. The special edition offers a one of a kind reading experience peeling back the layers of the creative process to give readers a behind the scenes look into the creative process.  This high-quality printing will be akin to that of an artist’s edition. With a hardcover printed exclusively for backers of the Kickstarter campaign, the special edition is sure to be highly desired among fans and collectors.
Wrapped inside a beautiful cover by Johnny Dombrowski, issue one of Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries contains three original stories from talented creators including Michael W Conrad, Steve Orlando, Artyom Trakanov, Kelly Williams, Jok, Craig Hurd-Mckenny, Sergey Nazarov, and Kyle Arends.  Each issue of this ongoing series will contain complete stories and a continuing narrative, ensuring a satisfying reading experience while building the foundations of a multi-issue storyline to be carried forth in subsequent issues. 
Joining Gold Key Comics in its return as a reenergized, updated publisher, is an old friend and one of the biggest names in horror, Boris Karloff. Gold Key Comics originally published nearly 100 issues of the series, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, between 1964-1980. This Spring, these two icons return to comics.  We invite all fans of Gold Key Comics and Boris Karloff to participate in the inaugural publication by supporting the Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries Kickstarter on March 28. Do not miss out on the exclusive special edition of the very first issue to be published by the new Gold Key Entertainment.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldkeycomics/gold-key-comics-and-boris-karloff
https://goldkeycomics.com/
Instagram - @gold_key_comics
Gold Key Comics is
Chief Communication Officer Adam Brooks                       
Editor in Chief Michael Dynes
Chief Creative Director Arnold Guerrero       

The way to this Kings heart is through his liver. Cask conditioned is king, long live the king! 

Kiss the ring and pay up…
Should have PM’d me Mike. You are always a great customer. Hope to see you tomorrow.