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So, on another note, I sent in my payment for my booth for Sudbury Graphic Con and while I was a little disappointed to only get a smaller vendor area (I applied for a premium area but they are limited spots available), I am looking forward to doing my first show that I consider closer to a "comic con". Also, the movie theatre in Sudbury is bigger than the one in my home town so tentative plans to take in Wonder Woman the night before going to make a bit of a "weekend" out of it.

The CDN edition is scarcer than the US edition and as such, tends to sell for more. This is the 2nd highest graded copy. The highest graded CDN edition (CGC 9.0) recorded sale in GPA in October 2014 sold for $750. For comparison a US CGC 9.0 sold for $316 in April 2016 . The US edition in CGC 9.6 last sold for $1,099. No CGC 9.6 CDN sale in GPA. Little nervous about the auction treatment as not a lot of data on the book to go by. It is very nice in hand though and I think an Archie, CDN price variant hunter or even scarce book collector would be pleased to own it

Well, decided to put a book up on Comic Link Spring Featured Auction...This will only be the second book I put on auction with them...I was pleased with the results of the first one I did, so here we are...This one was a very cool one to own but I decided time to release it into wild...Now a nervous month and a half wait! http://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2Fauctions%2Fpreview.asp%3Fcode%3D2017may%26pg%3D3%23Item_1180674&id=1180674#detail

Temagami Dry is where it is at.

#maketheboardsgreatagain

I still have not purchased a single ASM book for my collection this year. Actually, I have not bought any other comics other than for resale purposes and my ongoing ASM file at my LCS, so I have not 'strayed' from my goal. I think I have not purchased anything yet due to the issues talked about earlier ("collector paralysis") and being just generally being busy - In the New Year I started to get active again and I have been sticking with that during the week. On weekends, I still enjoy the outdoors, even in winter. Summer is coming! I still list on eBay and I just finished a local show and I have my first more 'comic-centric' local con coming up in June. Plus all the regular "life stuff". However, I have been "squirreling" away funds so I think it is just a matter of time before I snag the right book with nice eye appeal at the right price. I would say I think, Top 3, would be ASM #1 (before those get crazy expensive like the current AF #15 boom), #3 and #15.

Added a bit of new stuff...Power of Warlock books auction starting at $0.99 starting tonight. Some BIN with Best Offer items: World War Hulk Mega Set: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLANET-HULK-NM-to-NM-SET-1ST-GLADIATOR-HULK-WORLD-WAR-HULK-THOR-RAGNAROK-/122448797248?hash=item1c82845e40:g:B34AAOSwtZJY8obq Warlock Stuff: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FANTASTIC-FOUR-67-GOOD-GRADE-1ST-ADAM-WARLOCK-CAMEO-GUARDIANS-OF-GALAXY-/122449720574?hash=item1c829274fe:g:slEAAOSw53NY8twR http://www.ebay.com/itm/POWER-OF-WARLOCK-1-2-3-SET-WARLOCK-ORIGIN-RETOLD-GUARDIANS-OF-THE-GALAXY-/122449716495?hash=item1c8292650f:g:puUAAOSwIWVY83Xj http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARVEL-PREMIERE-1-2-ORIGIN-ADAM-WARLOCK-SOUL-GEM-GUARDIANS-OF-THE-GALAXY-/122449716947?hash=item1c829266d3:g:D7EAAOSwWkJY8t8t 1st Rocket Raccoon in Comics: http://www.ebay.com/itm/INCREDIBLE-HULK-271-CGC-9-2-1ST-ROCKET-RACCOON-GUARDIANS-OF-GALAXY-/371922134403?hash=item5698496583:g:zTAAAOSwSypY8pGy There is more so have a look! As always, I am open to reasonable offers! Thanks for looking!

Yes, I should have mentioned that...The back cover has an ad for magic tricks and a table tennis set and to send payment to a Toronto. Interior front cover has ad for American Judo and to send payment to a place on Jarvis Street in Toronto. Thankfully, nothing appears to be clipped or missing. I will send it in.

It was pretty surprising. They have some issues that don't show up in scans but yes, they do present nicely for the vintage. The Captain Marvel Jr and Marvel Family are also Canadian Editions.

Add these to the list of CDN editions...

I was set up as a vendor/seller at a local antique and collectible show this weekend. Guy tells me he has some books, asks if I would look at them. Of course, I said yes but was expecting typical 90's stuff. Not 90's drek! I ended up purchasing the entire lot. Pics below. There were a few other golden age books or parts of them/coverless and a totally roached Sensation Comics #70.

Hello everyone...I was set up at a local show and I purchased these today. Thought some may like to see and if anyone has any extra info, always appreciated! I am pretty stoked to have these cross my path.

And finally...

Now here is where things get a little more interesting as I am sure that these are all Canadian editions...

Captain Marvel Jr. #58 1948 and Marvel Family #21 1948

Coverless Batman #44 (there were some other roached books)...

So around mid-day, a middle-aged gentleman approached the booth. Said he didn't have long but had some comics in his car, wondered if I would be interested. I said I am always interested. Now, like you, I was 99% sure it was going to be 90's drek. To my surprise, it was most certainly NOT 90's drek... First up...Some Western Pulps, Range Riders Western from May 1948 and July 1948

Show Report: I went a little early to help with set up, glad I did as due to unintentional planning error, would have been short a table. Was resolved quickly with no problem. My brother was nice and showed up to help me unload the truck and even brought Timmies. As always, my wife helped with cash and receipts. I went with a "standard" set up again but added some extra display shelves to put up more wares. See pics for reference. At first I was a little concerned, seemed to be fewer of my "regulars" but day turned around quite nicely thanks to new customers. Sales Report: First Sale: Two Wonder Woman books to a young girl who were with her parents (other vendors). I gave her a few extra freebies. Slabs: For those following, I have never sold a slab at one of these local shows, lots of lookers but never any buyers and I usually only bring modern "affordable" slabs. Today I sold TWO! Pretty stoked about that. Maybe I am finally educating the masses about CGC. Sets: Set sales were down. Way down. And I brought like 6 long boxes full. This was surprising as they usually did very well. $2 boxes: I only had three $2 bins (or 3 for $5) and while some sold, not a lot of action. I am not sure if I should continue to build more or not. Or build more and drop them down to like a buck a book. Treasuries: I sold two, Captain America and a Spider-Man one. Other: Toys, digests and other items, while made for a good backdrop, did not sell at all this time. That was also a little surprising. Normally there is always someone who picks up one trinket or two. Titles: People, this time, seemed to really want to DIG through the various title boxes of titles and pick out what they liked and a few raw semi and minor keys. I would have to go through receipts (too tired) to see what reigned supreme overall, but the individual comics from the various title boxes sold the most consistently and were, by far the most bang for my buck, real estate wise. Surprise Sales: The old, low key Dell and Gold Key did better than expected. A few older folks asking for other books I had but did not bring (like the Gold Key TV show based titles) and the low grade stuff was priced to move and it did. While it was not a huge % of sold items, enough of it did that I will be bringing more of this stuff to the October show. Overall Sales Update: I did very well for a show this size. $911.00 total in sales - Definitely worth my time, at least by my standards. My costs are pretty much the cost of the space, $125 as I live 5 min away. Organizers report about 450 people came through the show doors. Also, I was interviewed by local paper...Not sure how that will go...The reporter seemed to think that the "Elvis vs Beatles" mag I had up was "quirky" and therefore 'noteworthy' (yes, please ignore the actual good stuff I have ) ...I also bought a few books from a middle aged gentleman...He was passing through town but heard a "comic guy' would be at the show, so he stopped in (I did not know beforehand), so that is what is next...

I have yet to do a 'big'con...These have just been smaller local shows, antiques and other stuff. No travel, overnight stays or anything like that. The one this weekend, is a 5 minute drive from my house. The next show I do will require my first "out of town" travel so next report might be a bit more interesting. Currently, I keep most of my stock stored at my parents as they have the space and are cool with it. Not ideal as they are half an hour away, it is a bit of a pain come show time or when I want to grab stuff for ebay auctions, etc., but it is free and no storage fees or security concerns. My next house will need to have space for a pure comic work play/work room. I keep my personal collection at home though. I pack most of my stuff up into the pick up truck with a tonal cover so it keeps out the elements and as I am not "out of town"and I don't have to worry about any overnight issues. Other items my wife takes in our SUV. Set up, with help, takes about two hours max from arrival to finish. This includes re-configuring tables if need be, setting up the tablecloth, putting banner up, lugging the comic boxes, arranging other items, etc. Breakdown, is a bit faster. I also have very little travel to do from parking lot to show floor for this one. One "trick" I discovered after my very first show was to label the lids of the comic boxes to correspond with the proper boxes...Some were not the same size as they were different brand or whatever so not all of them fit every box...That took extra time to sort out that first year The second last local show I did was a two day show. So, for overnight the show hired security - Students from the justice program at the local college. At the suggestion of others, I placed the lids back on and covered the tops with sheets and chairs. The pricier stuff I just took home.

So this weekend marks the beginning of my humble 2017 Comic Show Tour. First up is the local show...Now I know I had thought of switching the layout up but due to a couple of factors, I am going with the standard set up with some shelving in the back. I just have a few "last minute" things to do but the usual struggle prevails...What to bring, what to bring...The following are the long boxes I have to choose from - I can fit 20 long boxes up front but I do NOT want to put any books on the floor. Archie Avengers Batman x 2 (Batman and Detective) Captain America/Doc Strange Daredevil DC Assorted ( x 2 - Justice League, Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing) FF Gold Key (I have one customer who has asked like the past two shows so maybe this is the year to bring some of this stuff) Iron Man/Invaders Powerman/Iron Fist Horror Genre (mostly DC based, stuff like Ghosts) Hulk Spider-Man (x2 - Amazing and Spectacular) Spider-Woman, Silver Surfer and Thor Superman X-Men Zenescope/Grimm Fairy Tales Completed Sets/story arcs, TPBs (x 6) $2 or 3 for $5 box (x4) - I really need to do more sorting to make more of these boxes I am sure I am forgetting something but these are the "main ones" I currently have to work with...I can only bring 20 for tops of table and maybe bring a few others to keep behind table...Not sure yet what ones will make final cut... In addition, I will have a CGC short box and more expensive books on display as well as some magazines, toys, treasuries, etc. ALSO, I made the jump and got set up with a SQUARE reader.

Just arrived.

Hopefully "fake news" http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/spider-man-out-mcu-following-spider-man-homecoming-sequel http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/marvel-sony-spider-man-relationship-rumored-be-rocks

Trailer was great ( I have watched it like three times), really like what I see so far and I am excited for the movie but I hope this is Not Iron Man 3.5

Several reports saying that this is the start of Sony's expanded Marvel Universe without Spider-Man http://www.slashfilm.com/venom-r-rated-sci-fi-horror-movie/ I usually like to be optimistic until something is out but with Sony's track record and how the core of the character (at least early on) was so closely linked to Spidey to have a movie without Spider-Man is just...Dumb.