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Dell didn't knuckle under and submitt their books for Comic Code approval and their few horror books were actually pushing the limits... Dell basically produced exclusively wholesome books throughout the pre-code era, and positioned themselves in the marketplace as purveyors of decency and approvability in their line - which is why they escaped being reined in by the code, as they were considered exempt. So their brief tenure publishing horror books in the early ' 60s was somewhat of an anomaly.

It was a very significant show in British fandom history, but because of its location it lost money, and it was never brought back. But it did get a lot more people into U.S. comics. This raises a question to my fellow UK'ites. What got you into comics? For me it was Batman (1989) that got me into mainstream DC. Upto then the only comic I read was UK Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Early ' 70s DC mystery titles, Batman, The Flash and Green Lantern.

It was a very significant show in British fandom history, but because of its location it lost money, and it was never brought back. But it did get a lot more people into U.S. comics.

The one at Alexandra Palace?

I believe I know the Wolverine comic - answered on thread , but I have no idea about DC covers Your correct. And your the only one who replied I guess people only enjoy threads when another member is being hung or berated. I can at least send you $5 for one correct answer (thumbs u Somehow I contrived to miss that thread.

I won a low-ish grade Timely last night...I placed my bid four hours before auction end. I'd put in the highest bid that you'd be comfortable with and keep your fingers crossed.

I have. Postage costs are usually around $25-35 You do have to spend a bit to make such costs worthwhile.

I have. Postage costs are usually around $25-35, although if you win a group of books it would be more. It used to be relatively easy to win lots in Heritage's Sunday auctions, but not so much these days. Also, as there isn't a worthwhile sniping software available for these auctions, you have to place a bid at least two hours before auction's end, which does leave you at a disadvantage (I nearly always get outbid, I've noticed, even if I bid above GPA).

Just had message from Sharon and she said my economy books hadn't been graded yet and could be another 2 months! Oh well it's only been 4 months so far, half a year seems like a reasonable turnaround for the money it cost to get the books graded. That's getting beyond the pale.

Those late Planet covers are superb. Congrats.

number 9 # nine #9 You say you wanna revolution, well you know....we don't wanna change the world I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS! Sey Sadie, what have you done? You made a fool of everyone.... Sexy Sadie she's the latest and the greatest of them all. And I saw her standing there Let me tell you how it will be There's one for you, nineteen for me 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman Should five per cent appear too small Be thankful I don't take it all 'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman If you drive a car, I'll tax the street, If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat. If you get too cold I'll tax the heat, If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet.

Great copy of a Wolverton classic.

She was smokin'.

You're still hung up on Emma Peel???

number 9 # nine #9 You say you wanna revolution, well you know....we don't wanna change the world I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS! Sey Sadie, what have you done? You made a fool of everyone....

number 9 # nine #9 You say you wanna revolution, well you know....we don't wanna change the world

Agreed! If we are still on the topic of scarcity - this one is tough in grade - Jeff's is easily the best I've seen. Here's mine: This one is really tough. Only 11 on the census, and only 3 of those are above 6.0. With a lone 8.0 as the highest graded. Also one of the high numbers I still need. Of the 11, I wonder how many are owned by boardies. I have said many times that 65 is the toughest book from 50-73. I can definitely attest that Jeff's 8.0 is super nice. There are other tough ones like 67 and 72 to name a couple, but I think I would agree with a starment before about 34 that "tough" can sometimes be determined by luck. As far as 34 goes, there must be several of us that are lucky to have one, but many more of us who are unlucky in finding a copy. This seems to be true with 8 as well. It looks like a few here have an 8, but it rarely sees the light of day to be sold. Continuing on the luck theme, 8 was one of the first few Planets I ever bought, but it's true scareceness did not hit me until several years went by without seeing 1 single copy for sale. Oddly enough I did a deal in the late 90s at a U.S. show (I think it was Heroes Con in Charlotte) for a stack of mostly GA books that had two copies of Planet 65. Neither was in super-nice shape (they were both around 5.0 - 5.5) but they were decent enough. I must've sold both of them, but I don't recall them being fast movers at all. When I started gaining an interest in GA / Atom Age sci-fi several years ago, I found it impossible to pick a copy of this book up.

You know my name, look up the number. You know my name, look up the number. You know, you, know, you know my name, look up the number.

He did tout the books as an OO collection, didn't he? It's possible that the owner repaired his books, but that isn't a good sign...

Bid on a couple but was outbid. I would've gone significantly higher but for the browning problems.

Junk

One of my favorite Atlas horror covers.