Johnny545

I don't see it either. 

On 4/14/2024 at 7:03 AM, RareHighGrade said:

I can confirm the existence of nos. 22 and 31.

I have seen #24. It's a gorgeous copy, but has an unfortunate tear that takes it out of high grade. I've never heard anyone claiming to have seen nos. 25 and 28, but it's exciting to think they may be out there.

What's most interesting about the fact that so many New Adventures are missing from the original MH catalog is that it suggests that someone who had early access to purchasing books from the collection before the catalog was printed elected to go after the NAs rather than all the other choices available. 

I believe the 24 was posted some years back by a fellow centaur fan board member from out West.  Incredible copy - I assume the tear is on the back as I seem to recall the front looking NM with blinding whites and astounding colors. Assume he stills has it.

On 4/13/2024 at 11:22 PM, Professor K said:

Just got here today. 

Such a great book - amazing copy - congrats!

On 4/9/2024 at 10:04 AM, RareHighGrade said:

Issue #24 is considered by many to be a Flessel masterpiece.  I agree. 

My copy is a CGC 8.5.

 

An absolute masterpiece. Beautiful.

Love this - huge fan of this run - personally added one during the PBA auction. 
 

Can’t wait to see this run and thanks for sharing.

On 3/28/2024 at 3:36 PM, Johnny545 said:

New Adventure 24 and 

Adventure 37, 38 all seemed like deals to me too.

New Adventure 24 is my favorite Flessel cover so my judgment may be cloudy here.

New Adventure 24 and 

Adventure 37, 38 all seemed like deals to me too.

On 3/28/2024 at 3:12 PM, RareHighGrade said:

There were also some good deals to be had.  I thought that the unrestored Tec 5 in 7.0 for $10,625 was a bargain.  As was the unrestored More Fun #35 (one of the toughest MF issues) in 7.0 for only $3,437.  The buyers of those books should be very happy.

Absolutely - these stuck out to me as well.

On 3/28/2024 at 2:10 PM, sfcityduck said:

I thought there were a LOT of strong prices.  But there were a few deals to be had, and I'm glad I got one. 

Some strong prices to be sure, but I was surprised by how many books seemed like fairly good deals.

Price drop to $749 OBO

Price drop to $999

$20 for shipping, sent USPS priority with tracking.  If out of CONUS PM for shipping.

 No HOS or Prob buyers.

Payment = Check.  

Take it in thread wins over PM discussions.

No returns for slabs.

Thanks for looking.

Also, I have a kudos thread somewhere.

On 3/1/2024 at 7:56 AM, pmpknface said:

Overall the Cole books did pretty good!  That STT #17 took the cake though.  WoW!

The Mask #1 in 3.0 ended at $12.5 which is pretty much on point where that book / grade has been. The STT #5 continues to be a hot book at $7.3 for a 7.5.The Suspense #7 in 7.0 got $12.2.  I don't have comparative prices for the Spook 6.0's but they seemed to do well.  It'll be interesting to see what the All-Famous Police #11 does tonight!

 

Agreed, strong prices all around for nearly all the Cole books.  STT #5 was one I thought was going quite a bit higher (think someone got a good deal here), to me it is one of his very best covers.

On 2/11/2024 at 4:19 AM, thewritestuff said:

Thought I'd join in the fun...

A CGC 8.5 copy went for a strong $19K last night in the Clink auction.

On 2/2/2024 at 9:16 AM, mwotka said:

You might think that.  But check out vintage Ferrari results.  The model made famous in Ferris Bueller just keeps climbing, one sold last year for $18 million, after another did $11 million in 2008.  They could be had in the early 70s for a few grand.  Less than 50 exist.  Pretty good corollary to Action 1, except you can't drive it.  

You can't drive that Ferrari either...

Just seeing this thread now, sending prayers from out West!

On 12/20/2023 at 5:38 AM, Jayman said:

I like the price! 

That's going to be a an interesting auction.  Highest graded (1 of 2) tough black cover, one of my favorite.

On 12/14/2023 at 4:42 PM, MrBedrock said:

I had seen Roger a number of times in passing at shows, had heard stories about him, and had even sold him a couple of Wally Wood text illustrations through the mail, but had never been formally introduced to him. About eight or nine years ago I acquired a large Jack Davis pencil sketch on EC office art board. I took it to OAF Con to show it around and Roger was incredibly generous with his knowledge. We ended up clicking and chatted for the duration of the show. Towards the end of the show he came over and gave me a copy of the program book for an EC art show he had curated in Oregon. The program book was done in fanzine style as an EC Fan Addict pamphlet and the artwork presented inside was ridiculous. Nearly every cool EC piece was represented in some form or other. And Roger had pulled all of this stuff together from a number of prominent collectors. As I went through the catalog I came upon the cover for Haunt of Fear 18. I asked Roger if he could tell me who owned that piece as it was a grail of mine. He sheepishly said that it belonged to him. I mentioned to him that if he were ever to think of parting with it to please think of me, but I never thought that particular comment would lead anywhere. We continued to email and call and stay in touch talking about the hobby. One day he called and asked if I was interested in the cover. YES! Absolutely!  He shot me a price and I gulped and said YES! Absolutely! He and another friend drove down from Kansas and spent a day at the shop delivering the cover. Roger was always such a joy to be around and chat with and nerd out about the coolest stuff in the whole hobby. He had seen it all.

 

What a story, what a piece of art! Amazing and thank you for sharing.

On 11/29/2023 at 5:12 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Doubt will see something comparable ever come up for sale from Action 1. I mean you never know but I’d be surprised. The only cover from Action 1 I know of is the 3/5th’s of a front cover that previously sold. So for the foreseeable future, this Tec 27 will hold the title.

A complete cover (might have been just FC) for AC1 sold about 12-15 years ago on one of the auction sites.