OtherEric

I think #3 got its reputation for rareness because for most of the original run it and the annual were the only two issues not available directly from Warren, and I do think it's less common than most of the run. But it's not nearly as rare as its reputation suggests.

I think it’s the rarest Warren Vampirella, unless you’re counting the hardcover separately… then the hardcover is rarest and the softcover is second. After that I would say the annual, 113(not technically Warren) and 3 are next rarest in that order, then 112-101 in roughly reverse order

Stumbled across this while I was looking for a different book. Even with the corner this was a good dollar bin find a few years ago:

And still waiting on the #19 from Canada I mentioned in the last post... last tracking update showed it in LA 5 days ago, further away from me than where it started. We'll see how long it takes to finally show up. Meanwhile, this arrived today:

In today. Nothing terribly major as far as it goes, but color Wrightson for Warren is a scarce treat:

And... done. I still need to get a couple of the Avon Science Fiction Readers, but the Avon Fantasy Reader run is complete:

I've got a couple of the pre-pulp Nick Carter Weeklys but none of the actual pulps.

At that price I'll stick with the copy I got from @TerrysComics at a show in 2019 (I think, could have been 2018) for $10.

It doesn't matter how beat up my copy is or how long it's been, it always blows my mind to see a copy of a book I got from a dollar bin (or less) go for 5 figures.

Agreed. The stamp is perfectly placed as an amusing novelty, and would be neat on a decently presenting lower grade bargain. It's a disaster on a high grade copy.

Normally yes, although the stamp placement could seriously ding this one if the bidders are looking at the book, not the label.

They’re not on my radar particularly strongly, although I certainly wouldn’t say no if I stumble across them at the right price.

I'm guessing it wasn't either, particularly since some of them didn't have the indicia, unlike the Bonanza. Still, was a worthwhile thought for a few seconds... sometimes the crazy speculation hits pay dirt.

I always assume the same thing. MCS is is wonderful for getting better than advertised raws.

I was thinking the Bonanza, with the original indicia.

Is it possible it's the original book with a different cover for the different market?

You might try to contact Kayo Books; they're on Post Street in SF. They're only open by appointment, though.

Krenkel's original sketch for the cover, from Squa Tront #7. The picture in the magazine was tiny, but it's miles better than nothing:

It is indeed. Still have the other two as well... An all-Wrightson issue of Creepy and an all-Wood issue of Eerie.

Creepy #6 thoughts: This was one of the first issues of Creepy I ever read, I found it at a used book store when I was driving an ice cream truck one summer in the early 90's. So definitely a sentimental favorite, I only found- or at least only bought- a few Warrens there. It's also where I got my Marvel Preview #7, which was a nothing book then but a major key now, so fond memories of the place for sure. Cover: Frazetta based this one on a Roy Krenkel layout, if I recall correctly. It's a great cover, although arguably printed a little darker than it perhaps should have been for the best impact. Or maybe that's just my copy. Loathsome Lore: Krenkel didn't do a lot of full art for Warren, or for any comic publisher really, and that's too bad... he, like all the Fleagle Gang, was an incredible artist. The Thing in the Pit: Not a spectacular story by Ivie on its own terms, but as a framework for some great creepy Morrow art it works very well. Thumbs Down: Very reminiscent of some of Williamson's work on EC's Valor. I ran out of great things to say about Williamson a while back, he's one of the creators I'm completely in the tank for. Adam Link in Business: I think I'll stick with my "no comment" on the series from here on out. It's perfectly good in terms of craft but continues to do nothing for me. The Cask of Amontillado: Possibly the best of the Warren Poe adaptations, and there is plenty of competition for that title! Crandall is really starting to draw for the B&W format at this point as well. The Stalkers: Utterly stunning work by Toth. This is possibly the best story in Creepy yet, and it's all down to the brilliant art and lettering. Part of me thinks the more 'normal' lettering doesn't look like usual Toth lettering, but I'm wondering if he deliberatly went a little more conventional on some of it to make the odd lettering stand out more. Abominable Snowman: An average story from Pearson & Severin... but it shows just how high the average quality had already gotten on the title at this point. Gargoyle: And the issue goes out on a high note from Goodwin, Krenkel, and Torres. This could have been the best story in the issue if it wasn't for "The Stalkers".

It's got a couple small dings, MCS had it as a 7.0, I think? I'm guessing it could probably pull an 8 or 9 with a press, depending on if they consider the marks near the price production flaws or stains. I think they're production but not positive.

I think both, but not positive. NatLamp hired a very impressive array of talent at the time... and no clue about how much dialogue fits on a page.

True enough, Adams did a lot of interior covers. Not for all his stories, though... for Dragula Frazetta did the interior cover, for instance.

That's why I grabbed it, given that I have all the issues it takes from. Also couldn't remember what issue had the original.