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Monster #1 (Fiction House) Hello all, Just a quick single book for today. Usual rules apply. Paypal payment required within 3 days of claiming. Shipping is free (first class) Priority and insurance $5 extra. Returns accepted within 5 days of receipt of book (with PM notification before sending) ---------------------- Monster #1 - FN+ $275 Really well-presenting copy of a Fiction House short-run. It has an upper spine split, with a tiny piece out/split, lower spine, Also, the lrhc of book has a tiny triangle piece out through whole book. Dang thing's glossy as heck, and presents like a VF, but I'm calling a F+ .

Green backgrounds anyone?

I love the covers drawn by Astarita...They have Italian style...

I really like blue sky Jungles... This one is so nice, I'm posting it twice..

That's such a killer book Rick, those blues are sooo nice. You gotta love Jungle bondage!

Ok, How about a couple big ones to end for tonight...

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aaaand some more!

I've been posting a ton of Planets over in that thread, but let's get some of my Jungles in here...

Well, I suppose this is what I'm getting at. #1's and scarce issues like #15 are always keys. As for the classic covers, and as THE community of Planet collectors, we should have an idea of which ones those are. What defines a "classic" Planet cover for you? Here are some of the categories of complied from other GA threads: (although some of these categories are not considered desirable, but are included because I think it is interesting) Man Protagonist/Antagonist: 1-23, 28-37, 40-46, 48-51, 53-70, 72-73 Woman in Distress (needing rescue): 2, 3, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15-19, 26, 28-32, 34-37, 41, 42, 44, 48, 52, 53, 56, 65, 70, 72 Woman Protagonist/Antagonist: 10, 24, 25, 27, 33, 38-40, 43, 46, 47, 49, 54, 58, 61-64, 67, 71 Woman in Distress (fighting back): 1,5, 14,20-23, 45, 50, 51, 55, 57, 59, 60, 66, 68, 69, 73 Red Dress: 15, 17, 18-20, 25, 30, 33, 38, 41-42, 45, 48, 51, 55, 57-59, 61, 62, 64, 68 Bondage: 3, 6, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 41, 46 (male), 56 Notably Weird Alien: 2, 5, 7, 11, 35, 70 Man in Distress (needing rescue): 24, 46, 51, 54, 70 Robot: 8, 41, 48, 64 Torture (implied): 34, 41 Spider: 18 Happy to include others or make changes, just let me know. -J

Hey Folks, quick question: Which Planets do you consider "keys"? We all know #1 is always a key, and often #2 (by virtue of scarcity). Of course, we all have our personal favorites. If we go by this definition over at (appropriately named) planetcomic.com, most of them would be keys - at least to general GA or FH collectors. (highly debatable I know) "A key comic book is a comic that sought after by comic collector, investors and fans, a comic that stands out from the regular pack of comic issues, and is more desirable than other issues in that series. Since these issues are sought after by collectors/fans/investors, these issues are harder to find and are more valuable." - See more at: LINK As a collector focused on the title, I often find it hard separating the wheat from the chaff with this title. I'm know there are books we would all agree on like in terms of obviousness #1, #15, but what about the 1st appearance issues like 1-6, 9, 12-15, 21, 26, 35, 41, 43, & 71*? Do they get an automatic "key" bump? My opinion is that only the first 15 or so should get that designation by virtue of being early issues. In truth, I don't think any of the characters in Planet transcend the title. Please correct me if I'm wrong. The CGC seems to rarely lists any Planet comics 1st appearances. *if you are interested, the Planet Comics1st appearance list - via ComicBase - is at the end of this post There are, of course, issues that are in higher demand than others because of the covers, and this is where I imagine we would all have our own lists with a few overlaps. I would like to get a consensus (if this hasn't already been done) of the ones we can mostly agree upon. So, here is my list of what I think - in terms of being a classic covers 2, 5, 8, 17, 18, 19, 33, 35, 45, 58, 59, 65, 66, 70, & 72 Maybe that's too many, (and I would be happy to qualify my choices in discussion) but when I look through the list of Planets, those books always seem to be in high demand, or are considered (at least to me) iconic issues. Thoughts? Let's see your lists! *PLANET COMICS FIRST APPEARANCES: 1: 1st Appearance of Flint Baker; 1st appearance of Auro Lord of Jupiter; 1st appearance of The Red Comet; 1st appearance of Captain Nelson Cole of the Solar Force; 1st appearance of Spurt Hammond; 1st appearance of Buzz Crandall and the Space Patrol; 1st appearance of Quorak; Space Pirate 2: 1st Appearance of Planet Payson; 1st appearance of Tiger Hart 3: 1st Appearance of Amazona the Mighty Woman 4: 1st Appearance of Kenny Carr; 1st appearance of Gale Allen; 1st appearance of Jim Giant 5: 1st Appearance of Fero; 1st appearance of Space Admiral Curry 6: 1st Appearance of Don Granval; 1st appearance of Crash Barker and the Zoom Sled 9: 1st Appearance of Cosmo Corrigan 12: 1st Appearance of Norge Benson; 1st appearance of The Star Pirate 13: 1st Appearance of Reef Ryan 14: 1st Appearance of Jeff Drake 15: 1st Appearance of Mars; God of War 21: 1st Appearance of Hunt Bowman 26: 1st Appearance of Space Rangers (Reef Ryan and Flint Baker) 35: 1st Appearance of Mysta of the Moon 41: 1st Appearance of new Auro Lord of Jupiter 43: 1st Appearance of Futura (Marcia Reynolds) 71: 1st Appearance of Planetoid X

Big price drop on the Jungle #1...

No worries, that gorgeous Jungle #1 is still available....

Planet #1 is yours Rick, Thanks!!

Aaaaannd the Grand Finale...... Jungle Comics #1 - 9.4 - Restored - was $4800 NOW $4400 Hello all, I've got a real killer book here and am only selling to fund a recent purchase. This book has restoration, but don't let that keep you from owning a gorgeous Key book. From what I can tell, this is light leaf casting (upper/lower spine corners), moderate color touch (upper/lower spine, mid-spine on tree, red areas on spine), a re-attched back corner, and possibly cover cleaning. No trimming at all (original printer's registration is still visible), staples look original, likely cleaned. Small scrape or filled hole on the "N". The work was obviously done by a professional and the result is nothing short of spectacular. I don't think you'll find a nicer copy outside the Church copy, for a fraction of the price. Interior is supple and solid and the colors are wild. This book appears to be full size and not trimmed. (see 9.6 Church copy that sold for $47k a few years ago) Measurements are 7.32"x 10.37" (186mm x 263.5mm). White pages and gorgeous. More Pictures on request....

Planet #1 - GD/VG $SOLD Major GA Key. First dedicated Scifi comic and an Iger classic. It has a detached cover and cf, but pretty good PQ. Very supple with nice colors. Spine is split 2-1/4" from bottom, and there is a edge tear/chad on the right side of cover. (Still attached). Small piece out back, near upper staple. No tape, no resto. It is pressed, and subsequently is a really nice flat copy with no spine roll. As you can see, the colors are excellent and this book presents very well. A very similar copy sold at Heritage back in Feb for $2150. The VG+ in CC's spring auction went for $4300. This book is hot hot right now.

Jungle Comics #2 - GD $SOLD Awesome Iger cover! (great strong female protagonist!) Not a book you see very often! Great PQ interior. Old tape on spine, re-stapled. As a result, this is a really solid copy. Highly readable. Flat! Has a great Planet #1 and Fight #1 advertisement inside back cover.

Jungle Comics #3 VG/FN (Apparent) $350 What we've got here and an excellent-presenting issue of a Iger classic cover. This book has two pieces of tape interior (sealing edge tears), also missing 1/3 of the right centerfold page (torn), affects story. 1/2" lower spine split, popped lower staple. Despite this, the book is flat, glossy, and color saturated. Interior PQ is excellent.

Jungle Comics #23 VF/NM $SOLD This is a stunning copy, I've never seen better. Excellent PQ, flat and glossy overall. The gold on the cover can't be conveyed in this scan. I'm being conservative on the grade as the sole issue with this book is a printing defect that affects the top of pages 47-50. (Wraps 8 & 9). It would seem that, in a few spots, the tops of those two wraps were connect and trimmed poorly. As a result, the two were torn apart leaving some chunks out of wrap 8, and added to wrap 9) Also a 2"tear on wrap 9 for the same reason. Because this is very obviously a manufacturer's error, I'm positive the book would receive a blue label. With a press, there's a very good chance this book would be the highest graded copy, easy.

Ok, let's start with a few teasers...

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