Moondog

Just posted a low-grade, universal Superman 2... http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5724149#Post5724149

The pop gun / bee cover is my favorite of the entire run.

Simply superb! Thanks, YK and tb.

Thanks for the link. I knew that video was in the works but hadn't realized it had been completed and uploaded already. The drawing below is seen at the 26 minute mark of the interview. It's a cartoon Swinnerton drew in 1922 on the occasion of George Herriman's birthday. Pictured are Swinnerton, Herriman (creator of Krazy Kat), and Rudolph Dirks (creator of the Katzenjammer Kids). The three were close friends who periodically made pilgrimages together to Monument Valley.

That one and the nephews playing golf are my faves from this set

When I was photographing the books, I was thinking what the group would have looked like if I'd had unlimited funds available in addition to the two other factors. The WDC&S 1 would have been a CGC 9.4 and the #2 a 9.0 (both books from the Leonard Brown/Crescent City collection), but otherwise it would have been exactly the same. You just can't find most of the books in this condition, no matter what you're willing to pay. I think I paid around $200 for the V5#11. I'd love to upgrade it but I've never seen a nicer copy, certified or not, after checking eBay (and all other online sources) weekly for the past decade. That's the kind of challenge that makes collecting fun for me: it wouldn't be any fun if it was just a matter of writing out the checks. The thrill of the hunt cannot be overstated. Great books, tb!

Great read! Thanks for taking the time to scan everything for us.

no questions I take +1 This one's a no-brainer since they look like the same book except for one being off-center.

Bill's on a roll!

Congrats, tb! Well done! (thumbs u

Another beauty, tb!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, tb. I haven't read that story in 30 years!

It isn't DiPreta. Here is another page from the story. Don Heck pencils?

This post makes me smile. (thumbs u I've been feeling like an arse since I said that your Yankee may not be a WC.

Robert Q Sale JPS No. Krigstein

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That's Dale. He had connections at the Racine plant. His BLB collection is said to be the finest. OK :thumbsup: Does he still have his BLBs? I hear he has mostly no comics left. The guy whose collection I posted pics of a couple of years ago was essentially Dale's disciple / sidekick (though they are close in age) at Dale's store before going it alone. When Dale would pick the Timelys and DCs out of books coming in, the other guy would pick the esoteric books and continue to buy such at the Chicago shows. In the end, Dale has sold most / all while this guy has kept it all and his collection was fun to see. Ah! That's where I remember that fellow from, Michael. He worked with Dale! It's been bugging me since you posted those photos. I sold him a couple of books back in the old days of the Chicago Con. I haven't spoken to Dale in 10 years and have no idea what he has left. Glad to hear he's still alive. Is he still living here in Illinois?

That's Dale. He had connections at the Racine plant. His BLB collection is said to be the finest.

Based on the timing and your description, I wonder if what you saw might have been Malcolm Willits' collection, especially if the books had no markings... Do you remember the dealer? This reminds me that I need to post the 1981 "Barks Collector" article that YellowKid gave me, describing possibly the best Disney comics collection I have ever heard of. Today, I was scanning the book below and thought I'd share one more. If anyone were to give me 30 seconds to explain why I collect MMMs, I'd hand them this copy and let that do the talking.

Thanks for posting the Torres/Frazetta/Krenkel/Williamson pages, BZ. Those guys could draw!

Torres was one of the Fleagles so it's certainly possible others lent a hand. But it's equally possible he imitated or swiped from Fritz or Al. I knew you were going to say that AS! I was going to couch my theory with the same comment! I'm so predictable You can't help yourself = you have so much knowledge bursting out of that brain of yours! (thumbs u

Torres was one of the Fleagles so it's certainly possible others lent a hand. But it's equally possible he imitated or swiped from Fritz or Al. I knew you were going to say that AS! I was going to couch my theory with the same comment! I really enjoyed the few stories Torres did for Warren. Is that original art anywhere?