chevalmeow

On 5/11/2024 at 10:15 PM, Rip said:

Finally got a copy of This is Legend, plus a nice "Announcing" promo that came with it.

That is a great looking copy!  there are only 2 on the census.  One is a 9.0 and the other is 6.5 (my copy :))

On 5/11/2024 at 6:10 PM, Stevemmg said:

In the spring of 2019, they announced that they would be reprinting several issues for the 50th anniversary.  The first issue shipped in July, coinciding with the 50 year month. . The database is correct on the first issue. Here are the print runs and retail prices of the first issue:

Red printed cover, print run unknown, cover price retail of $6.99

Red foil cover, print run of 500, retail $50

Blue foil cover, print run of 300, retail $75

Platinum cover, print run of 200, retail $100

The second print they are likely referring to is the shattered cover released in October 2023. 

This is great information and confirmation.

Thank you, Stevemmg!

You are the best!

 Not sure if this information is correct so any help is greatly appreciated.

I have begun to try and seek out the replica issues 1, 2, 3 & 30 of Vampirella as issued by Dynamite Publishing.  I am not sure what versions were released.  Grand Comic Database indicates #1 with the regular logo, a blue foil, a red foil and a platinum foil.  There also seems to be a 2nd printing of this facsimile. I only have the regular logo issue:

Issue #2 seems to have the regular cover and a silver foil logo.  I have both of them:

Issue 3 has the regular logo, a platinum foil cover, a red foil cover and a reprint of this facsimile.  I have the regular logo and the platinum foil cover:

Issue #30 has the regular blue logo but I am not sure if it had any other variants:

So, does anyone have any of the issues that I am "missing"?  It would help verify their existence!  I would be nice to also know what the print runs are for each as they are described as being limited.

Thanks!

On 3/8/2024 at 7:52 PM, Jayman said:

Curious, are the contents the same in both with only the language difference?

I did not read through all of the Spanish version but what I did see was exactly as the English version.  I believe that they ought to be exactly the same as my understanding is that they were printed at the same time.

In his book, "A Gathering Horror", David Horne lists the Spanish version as having 1500 copies.  He was not positive and stated that his information was derived from a back cover ad from a magazine which stated that the HC was limited to 1500.

It was published in Spain(?) for Warren in English by Joseph Toutain via his publishing company Toutain-Editor.  This English edition was limited to 500 signed & numbered copies.  Many were damaged due to poor printing/manufacturing quality.  At the same time it was published in Spanish for European consumers.  Don't know what the print run was for that.

I have both the Warren, English and Spanish version.

On 2/5/2024 at 5:03 PM, Microbia said:

HA win from yesterday...

Great colors!  Hope it is as good in hand for you!

Awesome collection.  I also spotted an Eerie #1 in there as well!  Is it an original or a replica?

Nice pickup!  I have a copy of SSOA #15 but not slabbed.  One of my favorites.

For anyone looking for a copy of the Vampirella Special HARDCOVER, there is one on auction on ebay!

Vampirella Special HC.

Good luck to any forum bidder(s)!

I have successfully removed penciled grease dates with Ronsonol lighter fluid.  Leaves no odor or residue.  Using a q-tip or clean cloth or tissue.

In case someone is interest, there is a copy of the hard cover available on ebay right now:

Dracula.

Please tell us more about that Spanish Creepy.  A special issue numbered 0?

On 8/25/2023 at 11:02 PM, Jayman said:

That’s pretty nice too! Congrats, they don’t show up too often! How long have you had that?

I go my copy in December of 2019.  So I have had it for almost 4 years.  Got it from a Great Britain seller (Ian Pakes?) on ebay.  Cost me $100 shipping included.  The only time I had ever seen it.

Congratulations for completing such a great set!  It is unique, especially the Warren color softbound and the HC annual.

Here is my HC copy:

Your copy is nicer!

I will have to pass on this one.  It has rusty staples!

A great copy from JimJum122's March sale.  Thanks again, JimJum12!

LOL. I have the same 2 mags but with the grades reversed.  My Vampi  #1 at 8.0 and Turtles #1 2nd print at 9.2.  Small world. 

My response was in reference to issue 208 only.  He asked about the back cover of 208.  

Both 1st and 2nd prints have the same, all black YAMAHA cover.  The only way to discern between the two printings is to look inside the comic.