Moondog

Lots of fake pinbacks out there. Re-issues too.

Nicely done, Ben. What's next?

How long did it take you, Michael, and what was the last book?

Is this a photo? Very nice job!

I've always thought it was the first DC item, but I have no confirmation on that. That's one cool pin and I've always liked the NA #16 cvr! There is one earlier - seems DC got onto the promotional bandwagon very early on! This is not mine, but is a button for the first DC title, New Fun Comics from 1935! I've seen a couple of these, but they are rare. I remember this pin. Thanks for the clarification, Prehero.

I've always thought it was the first DC item, but I have no confirmation on that.

I've always loved this book but have never owned one. A few years ago I was fortunate to pick up the pin at an auction. Last summer a local library ran a summer-long comics program, and they asked if I would provide some stuff for their displays. I showed them the pin and they loved it. They even made a small cut out of the comic and displayed it with the pin. Here's a close-up of the pin.

I do. I'll check this weekend when I get home.

I miss one day... I'd like it too, please. Thanks.

I recognize that panel... I own the original strip. Of course you do!

I agree. I don't think I can disagree strongly with Adam - he's too knowledgeable and too nice a fellow! But I can't ever recall seeing a "cartoonish" face on a Raboy character...

Wow! Way to go, Roy. I can't wait for the group shot!

Thanks for asking BZ this question, Adam. I've been hoping that BZ would comment at some point.

I agree that he's trying to mimic Raboy, but the face is definitely not Raboy.

Wow! Sweet book tb.

Sha, your photos reminded me that when we were little, my brothers and I would take all our comics and cover the floor with them. Our mom would holler at us to "get those things off the floor!" Great memories!

I don 't have the comic... But I've got a nice example of the pin! (thumbs u

Thanks for sharing your insights, TB. It's always a treat the hear what motivates true collectors!

Flash and Mystic fixed

Fascinating. The impact on the hobby that the Church books have made cannot be overstated. Are the MMMs on the list mostly file copies?

It was used on the McClurg 1st edition. You never cease to amaze, BZ! Wow, so cool.

I love this forum - it allows guys like us to reconnect after 10 years or so - and it's so cool to see books I once owned again. And that copy truly is a beauty! (thumbs u

There was a group of file copies that were sold in Kansas City in 1995. Apparently an accountant for Western (which had a plant there) was about to be laid off, and they asked him if he wanted to stay on for a week or so to clean out some sheds. In the shed he found a run of WDC&S (multiples of 2-10 only one copy of the first issue), multiple runs of all the four-color MMMs and sundry BLBs, Fast Action, etc. These were all file copies. Some had dings of course, and the # 1 was only a F/VF, but they were beauties. He asked if he could have the stuff and they said sure - take it. This was an odd auction. Bob Cook was there representing Steve Geppi. Mark Wilson was there. Steven Fishler was on the phone and there were a few other dealers. Every dealer was asked to submit one sealed bid and the seller would sell to that person. My offer of $27,500 (75% of OPG) finished fourth. Steve was the high bidder at $46,000 (Guide and half). I knew I really didn't have a chance against all this high-powered competition so as I was inspecting the MMMs (which I collected at the time), I would take the best copy and put it off to the side. When I had the top run completed (Vol. 2 # 10 through Vol. 5 # 12 I believe), I approached the seller and offered him double guide for the 30 odd books (around $12,000 if I remember correctly). He almost sold them to me, but finally said that it would not be fair to everyone else. That was one that got away that still hurts. A few years later I sold my MMMs (tb bought a few!) knowing that I would never have another chance like that again. I believe Steve sold the MMMs to Jim Payette who had a buyer lined up.

Hmmm... one of those looks familiar. The center one?