Moondog

I did not see every volume of every title. I was amazed at the perfect condition of the Fawcett bound volumes. I may have been the first person to ever open Capt. Marvel Adventures 1-6. The cover to 1 was so deep blue and glossy. Incredible!

I didn't see any that were not trimmed. All were standard bound volumes. The Action 1- 12 was brittle and crumbling apart.

My buddy's copy...

Here's a list off the top of my head of the last known sales: Superman Ashcan $90,000 (changed hands this week for $83,000). Wonder Woman $57,668 (changed hands in 2003 for $17,250) Action Comics $50,000 Double Action 1 / Double Action 2 (the pair sold for $80,000 last year) Fawcett Thrill 1 $41,040 Action Funnies $21,000 World's Best $21,000 Fawcett Flash 1 $20,000 Superboy $16,250 Supergirl $16,250 All-Star $15,600 DC Flash $11,500

When I was given access to the DC vault in 1998 I saw no single issues - just bound volumes.

Along with Bo Hogg I own some of the rarest books in the hobby - in my case DC ashcan issues. There's no doubt in my mind that ashcans would be valued much, much higher if they were not so rare. Earlier this week 2 incredible examples of DC ashcans sold at auction. The Wonder Woman (unique) sold for $57,668 and the Superman (3 known to exist) sold for $83,000. These prices are nothing to sneeze at but when you consider that the WW has now changed hands twice in 15 years and the Superman three times in 17 years, you start to understand that rarity inhibits confidence on the part of potential buyers. I don't think anyone in any hobby or field of collecting wants to feel that he paid the absolute highest price that an item will ever sell for. Collectors want to see a steady (or in some cases meteoric) rise in prices. I still own 6 DC ashcans: Action Funnies, Action Comics, Superman, Superwoman, Superboy and Supergirl. I believe these 6 books are arguably among the most important comic books ever created - and I'm the only person on the planet who owns them (the Superboy and Supergirl are the only copies known to exist). That's a pretty cool position to be in and I relish it. The photo was taken in April when Action 1000 hit. I was in the Daily Herald and on WGN radio talking about Action 1, Action 1000 and the Action ashcans. Later that day I exhibited both books at the Comix Revolution shop in downtown Mount Prospect, IL. About 50 people came out to see them. Everyone commented on how cool they were. Someday I may decide to sell them, but a more likely scenario is I'll pass away and they will go on the market then. And that's fine with me.

An old friend sent this image of his X-Men 1 double cover. I think it's one of the coolest books I've ever seen. Anyone know of other major keys with double covers?

Well done, MadCow. Vincent is the best. You're going to do very well!

Please be aware that all terms are negotiable. Anyone who tells you they aren't is not being truthful.

I'm happy to report that the art was sold intact to a collector who will cherish it.

I sold John and Ron many golden age books over the years at the Chicago Con. My favorite John Knight story is when I busted him on the first hand of a poker tournament at the Chicago Con about 15 years ago. Not sure John was still a poker pro then, but his rep was well known.

It appears that there will be 3 more coming with Moondog.

I'll let everyone know what I'm doing when i decide. Thanks for the feedback.

I do, but on my phone (BB) so they're not easily accessed. I'll get around to it eventually.

Thanks for your insight. I'm of a similar mind. As many know, I've been dealing for 40+ years and in retrospect I wish I had kept some collections intact that I purchased. But I'm a dealer and profit is a prime motivator.

I recently purchased the first 8 pages from Flash 140. It was a gift from Julie for a letter of comment to a local Chicago collector. I think it would be a shame to break it up, but I bought it for resale. Thoughts?

Crestohl popped up on FB and ducked out of sight when a bunch of us called him out.

Moondog in. Not sure how many are coming with me...

The Moondog is 85% in.

I just came across this pic from an issue of Wizard in the early 2000s. The Wonder Woman ashcan is one of my favorite books of all time. I immediately felt seller's remorse when i sold it 15 years ago. I noticed it will be in an upcoming sale on CL this summer. Truly a piece of comic book history.

This is the first GA comic I ever owned. I was 11 when my dad gave it to me. Traded it to Rogofsky for an X-men 3 in 1964. I've been trying to find a cheap raw copy for years.

I've known Pete for 6 years. I've known his dad for over 30 years. I do a ton of business with Pete because he's fair, honest and is a man of his word. Rare qualities in business.

I also offer shops a 10% finders fee. If you want to keep these deals coming, cut the shop owner in!

I've attended the show every year for the past 10 years or so (except last year) never as a dealer but just as a fan poking around looking for something cool. My old pal and partner, Bob Weinberg, always set up. His widow, Phyliss was there this year so it was nice going to dinner with her. I was planning on going with another old pal, Larry Charet, when Carbo called me and asked if i wanted his tables. It turned out he had booths at both C2E2 and the Pulp con and couldn't do both. So because of Mike's generosity I gave Larry a table and I had one too. I had a bunch of pulps, paperbacks and hardcovers that i had accumulated over the years and thought I'd give it a try. All I can say is that a show like this is a labor of love. I don't love Wizard World. I don't love C2E2, but I loved this show. I will never get rich doing this show, but it was a blast to see a ton of old friends and to inspect some merchandise I may never see again. But it's weird to sell an Elmer Gantry 3rd printing for $10. It's the first Avon (I believe) paperback. It's an important book. 10 bucks. Sheesh. But that's the hobby. Kinda like comics in the 60s and early 70s. I'm just glad the weather sucked so bad that i couldn't play golf!

Great guy. Sold him a pile of paperbacks!