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Here they are larger size:

It was pretty windy out today (here in Michigan), so I thought I'd post some kite plans from "Pinocchio Learns about Kites"

Congratulations! I have a feeling it'll be the first of many. Most people get hooked after the first one.

Just google "Beanie Baby Bubble" and see how long that one lasted. Personally, I think Walking Dead Comics (or any comics) are a lot cooler than beanie babies, but the prices have been outside the realm of reality for quite a while, just like the beanie baby prices back in the 90s.

I think you guys are jumping to conclusions. Other scenarios are possible, to wit: The Human Torch may have demolished the Nazi plane that was carrying the bomb, which was destined for another target. The bomb may have then inadvertently fallen into the Red Skull's torture tank room before the HT could free the Young Allies. As an aside, I don't think that bomb would tear a hole through the tank room without the metal shredding the Young Allies into hamburger meat, so I think we have to assume that the hole was already there and that its diameter is much larger than that of the bomb, despite appearances.

That's good to know!

True! People look at you sideways if you collect anything but superhero, sci-fi, and horror titles. I have to admit, I'm not immune to the effects. For example, a month or two ago, the Mile High Church copy of the Little Orphan Annie Feature Book sold in one of the Heritage auctions. It was a gorgeous, early example from that pedigree. Twenty years ago, I might have bid, but I stayed away like everyone else. To make a long story short, it sold for peanuts. "The sentiment which lurks more or less in all animate nature--that of not desiring the undesired of others--was lively as a passion in the supersubtle, epicurean heart of [the CGC boardies]." -Thos. Hardy

A raise? I never thought of that. I've got my kidneys listed on E-Bay.

31 has always been my fav, but this cover is growing on me. (I realize the book may have moderate amateur restoration and several clipped coupons, but I don't plan to CGC it any time soon. Ignorance is bliss!!!)

Here's my only Pogo...I got it as a Christmas present circa 1986.

That is an amazing high grade copy... Wow The condition, page quality, and cover markings are all consistent with Big Apple books from this period. Whaddya think, West? Slam dunk! Could be, but in a previous post, Steve indicated that the #46 was a Selkirk... http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=6459204Post6459204 The two Selkirks I have both have a "K" penciled in the upper-left-hand corner, though.

I think that bad guy might have the worst toupee in comic book history.

Beautiful! Looks nicer than 7.5 in that shot...

Here are some of the drawings I did for Paul Robbert's class. The framed one is about 21" X 31".

Responding to that post inspired me to look up my old Professor (Paul Robbert of Western Michigan University), and I found out that he died in 2008 at age 80.

I took a drawing class in college, and I went from barely being able to draw a stick figure to creating pretty respectable drawings. (It's been several years, so I'd be pretty rusty now having not kept up with it.) I think a lot depends on the teacher - I was fortunate enough to get a great teacher as my professor. He taught us patience, for one thing. Early on, we'd spend hours and hours on just one drawing. That professor thought very highly of a book called "Drawing on the Left Side of the Brain" if you have any inclination to teach yourself.

This is the sort of stuff I love to hear about! Many thanks for creating this thread, Walter.

Thanks for the information! Hopefully I'll find time to read up on some of these things eventually...

I know there were dedicated colorists for interiors, but what about a cover like this? Would Kamen have done his own coloring? Or would he have simply done the penciling with others inking and coloring it?

Love the art work. Do you know who the cover artist is?

Strictly speaking, this isn't that recent of a purchase, but I've never posted it before. It's one of my favorite Ziff Davis covers.

[font:Times New Roman] Full provenance is often difficult to ascertain given the number of times a book may have changed hands since entering the market, pedigree status notwithstanding. Also, the premium placed on pedigrees is all over the map with the exception of a few legendary collections. Condition, including PQ and overall eye appeal, influence my buying habits a lot more than pedigree status, but that doesn't mean I'm not interested in acquiring pedigreed copies. [/font] When I mentioned the provenance, I was really thinking "original owner". To me it makes a book a little more interesting if I know that information, even if it doesn't add any value. I agree that it definitely doesn't trump grade or freshness!

I'd love to see any information about the provenance of a book on the label. Let the market decide whether a particular "pedigree" deserves a premium. (I was toying with the idea of selling my Cap 10 to pay for recent purchases - some scoundrel bid me way the heck up on the Catman 13 I bought - but it's a tough decision now that I know a little bit more about where the book might have come from.)

Congrats on having owned 2 copies! I've heard tell that's a pretty tough issue to say the least.

This cover makes me want to start collecting Centaurs. (As if my want list isn't unattainable enough!)