Apotheosis

I normally don't pick up foreign variants, but this cover was just too cool...

And it's a cool wrap around

Just arrived today...

Just a HUGE thank you to sckao for the exhibitor badges for SDCC.

Thanks for putting the trust in me. It was great meeting you.

A couple of SDCC pick-ups...

A beautiful two page splash by Tucci. This is from the Liberty Girl story in the back of Anthem #3

Steve Rude was doing water colors this year and this is one I was lucky enough to request.

A couple of new additions... the first two are from SDCC and the last one from Ebay..

My first Phantom Lady

A nice Nellie 8. The spots on her skin are ink spots from printing

A title that is mostly under-appreciated...

Wow!

I can't believe what I have been missing not scanning this section much.

Incredible books by all.

 

Thanks for the privilege of seeing such rare books!

 

And it's a pretty regular show around here. Stick around a while and you'll see some wonders, but be warned... hanging out in the GA section can/will cause an addiction that will consume your collecting world

Amazing... I'd say Jon is the one person here who consistantly post books that I've never seen before

Unfortunately, I'm only one major event (marriage, buying a house, etc.) from having to sell a bulk of my collection. When that day comes, some major sacrifices will have to be made.

Hmmm... maybe you should just sell off your doubles.... Jo-Jo 11 could go right?

You know... every time I get the urge to take a group shot picture of my stuff someone posts a shot like this and suddenly I feel like my collection is the Comico of GA.... That all changes after SDCC though well... a little anyway

Two Jo-Jo 11's?!! Wanna part with one

That is a phenominal picture. What a present

BTW... beautiful books.

How does one get a hold of Steve Ritter and what's in the collection? Is it mostly Fiction House?

From Jeff, Jungle Comics 47. This is a tough book - I've only seen one or two of these. Very attractive cover. The Ka'a'nga interior story is over the top.

 

Why is she tied up to a Pez dispenser?

Another Tony Daniel piece. Tenth: Black Embrace #3 page 4

I've been looking for one of these for over two years now and this is only the second one that I've even seen offered. I'm definitely looking to upgrade, but I count myself lucky to have one at all at this point...

Thanks for the link. It truly is amazing how many different meanings one symbol can have.

BTW... it is an awesome piece of art. I love the theme that you're currently running with.

The origins of the swastika come from its origins in sanskrit (thousands of years before WWII), include stories that the reverse swastika represents darkness, misfortune and suffering. Some say the direction means nothing or is ambiguous at best. I think that is what the artist was going for, the Skull is pure evil and the reversed swastika is a representation of darkness, suffering and misfortune.

Do you have a link for this information? Nothing that I've ever read states anything even close to this unless it's in regards to the Swastika and the Nazi's. Left or right facing has different meanings depending on the religion/culture, but none have it as evil. Even Wikipedia doesn't state it anywhere ( Wikipedia Link ). The Swastika is often labeled as evil these days even though it has universaly been a good symbol throughout history in just about every religion and culture.

Not trying to start an arguement... just genuinely interested.

A couple of purchases that arrived today. You don't see the Witty too often and I love plane covers...

And there's got to be some other Mary Marvel or Cap. Marvel fans out there... picked this one up cheap...

I just picked up this Gene Espy piece with Galactus, Watcher and Nova. It is 16 X 20 oil on canvas.

 

 

West

Gene does a nice job... while I didn't get it this week, I have a nice piece from him as well...

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece...at=0&UCat=0

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece...at=0&UCat=0

I never get tired of looking at those Jon. I'd love to get Bob to do a piece for me, but I doubt I could afford it. I have a dream commission idea I want to get done and he's definitely at the top of the artist list for it. Maybe one day

The #89 is extremely tough. I've only seen one for sale since I started collecting Wings. Unfortunately I didn't have the money for it at the time so I'm still searching for one. Congrats on even finding one. My 91 is in about the same condition as yours, but I'm thrilled to have it.