Randall Dowling

On 8/22/2022 at 7:51 PM, Stevemmg said:

I wasn’t going to pull this out, but I have been compelled. 
 

Highest graded, 1 of 5. 

Here's what's left (discounts in bold):

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Vampirella 14, Former CGC 8.5 OW/W (cracked out), $120  $72

Vampirella 17, 9.0, $160  $96

Eerie 25, 7.0, $125  $75

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Eerie 98, NM- 9.2, $40  $24

Comix International 2, NM- 9.2, $90  $54

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Creepy 34, NM- 9.2, $90  $54

Creepy 46, VF 8.0, $110  $66

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Rampaging Hulk 3, NM- 9.2, $70  $42

Creepy 25, NM- 9.2, $75  $45

Creepy 137, NM+ 9.4-9.6, $110  $66

Creepy 139, NM- 9.2, $60  $36

Famous Monsters 43, NM 9.2-9.4, $100  $60

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Savage Tales 2, VF+ 8.0-8.5, $70  $42

Eerie 113, NM 9.2-9.4, $50  $30

Eerie 121, NM+ 9.2, Canadian Price Variant, $120  $72

Eerie 122, NM+ 9.6 (maybe better), Canadian Price Variant, $280  $168

Eerie 127, NM+ 9.6 (maybe better), Canadian Price Variant, $320  $192

Eerie 132, VF/NM 9.0, Canadian Price Variant, $140  $84

Eerie 134, NM+ 9.6, Canadian Price Variant, $320  $192

Thanks for looking!! 

If anyone is interested in what's left, feel free to claim books at 40% off.  I'll post a recap of what's left later.

On 8/9/2022 at 11:51 AM, Surfing Alien said:

@Randall Dowlingmight come along and punish you for publicizing these

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No one is supposed to know about these until we have more of them - they're too cool and rare

 

They are very awesome.  Nobody else should start collecting them, though.  

They're incredibly tough in even FN or better condition but the cover art on many is just amazing.  Thankfully, it's only a select few of us that read this thread so I say, post away to @BakerFanOne!  FWIW, In my experience, Best True Fact Detective and All True Fact Crime are the best of the best of that Crime/Detective genre.  True Crime is pretty awesome also.  

On 8/4/2022 at 12:03 PM, RedRaven said:

Hi Randall et al.

I still read/check the magazine thread almost daily. I just don't post much as I have made a concerted effort to change my online behavior in regards to social media. However, I do still enjoy discussing comic magazines, more specifically, the history and the people behind them. I think I will start participating a bit more on the forums but solely in the context of the magazine forum. It is an oasis on these boards IMO.

I don't collect anymore as I have almost everything I wanted from comic magazines with the exception of a Blazing Combat 1 (and the collecting drive is much diminished at this point anyway). I've been thinking about doing some data analysis and visualizations based on my local copy of the GCD database. I may share those on here If I can find time to muck with a few side projects. 

This is an older video I put together years ago on Frank Frazetta. It utilizes a GIT code commit visualization library in which I transformed Franks output into what looked like code commits. I have much better tools and skills for this sort of thing now just no time to do it. I am five years in with a German startup which I helped start and time constraints are insane.

Data visualization of Frank Frazetta's credited work in comic books from 1947 through 1970. Data is culled from the Grand Comics Database. Selection was based on Frazetta's name as a wildcard match as penciler on any comic book before 1970. A strict chronology is not guaranteed as missing months or dates are defaulted to 01 in both cases.

Thanks for sharing this.  It's really best viewed on a large display because there's some pretty obscure work in there that I'd never seen before!

Understood on the work demands.  It's nice to know that you're still around, sir!  

John Hauser can fill you in.  He's not on the boards, though.  

This is the only link I found on the boards.  It's nearly 20 years old and John no longer maintains a website.  But he's a staple at shows in the upper midwest, always a good guy to talk with.

On 8/8/2022 at 9:39 PM, TheShadowKnows said:

Take at 25 off

Thank you, sir!  

On 8/7/2022 at 7:03 PM, lizards2 said:

I've read that pulling out doesn't work.

Man, Mike, you caught me looking with that one!  

I saw the notification and was like "Hey!  What did Mike post?"  

On 8/7/2022 at 6:52 PM, Jayman said:

@25%

Great choice, Jay!  

I'm going to withdraw a few books later tonight and post a list of what's left in the thread, but until then, let's move on to 25% off! 

FYI,

Thanks for sharing these, Rick!  Very much appreciated!  

On 8/2/2022 at 9:33 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Famous Monsters 55, VF+ 8.0, Very cool cover that may be the first copy of Famous Monsters that I ever saw as a kid.  I always liked the Land of the Giants so this was the cover for me!  Great looking book that would grade higher except for an odd knick on the top of the back cover. Otherwise, a very pretty copy. $35

 

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Sold via PM!

On 8/6/2022 at 9:32 PM, BakerFanOne said:

Holy Hannah!  Look at these gems!  That Peggy Gaddis and her tales about doctors and nurses... 

And a Rudy Nappi cover to boot!  Great stuff BakerFan!  

On 7/27/2022 at 7:28 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Vampirella 12, 9.2, Very pretty copy of a tough book with great page quality.  My scanner is a cruel mistress and makes certain covers look much worse than they are.  It's much nicer in hand- cover has bright colors and great gloss.  This is the beginning of the Spanish Awakening for Warren magazines!  Very undervalued issue.  $150

 

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Vampirella 12 is sold via PM.

On 8/6/2022 at 8:43 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Just throwing it out there that Illustration #77 with the Raymond Johnson arricle is finally back from the printer and Dan has it posted for purchase on the website now 

http://www.theillustratedpress.com

I hope dropping a link doesn't get me in jail. This message board is mentioned in the article 

I'd like to post a reminder tomorrow about the Livestream I'm doing with Ruben DaCollector tomorrow evening. I'd love to see any boardies drop by. Ruben is quite entertaining and there will be TONS of paperback art shown!

Very cool, SA!!  Can't wait to get my hands on a copy!  

On 8/6/2022 at 8:37 PM, Gregd said:

Picked this off the bay today. Not looking to collect a run but always liked this cover. 

That was a score!!  Vic Prezio is one of my favorite illustrators.  

Wow!  Lots of great deals in that bunch.  The Famous Monsters 94 in particular is a very tough book!  

I'm going to drop the prices every 24 hours until all books are gone.  I may decide to withdraw certain books along the way but feel free to inquire if you have reasonable offers.

Let's keep this moving.  All remaining books in this thread are now 20% off.  

On 8/5/2022 at 9:18 PM, The Lions Den said:

Fantastic looking copy, but that cover sends chills down my spine...  

 I knew that book would bother you.  Sorry, pal.  

On 8/5/2022 at 8:57 PM, dover said:

Unbelievable!!! More gloss than my bald head!!

I found most of those from a dealer many years ago.  I actually got a little nervous just touching a few to scan them they're so nice.  

Eerie 134, NM+ 9.6, Canadian Price Variant, Just a fresh, new looking copy with exceptional gloss and colors. Only 3 U.S. copies on the census with the highest being a 9.6. No Canadian Price Variants on the census. $320

Eerie 132, VF/NM 9.0, Canadian Price Variant, Very tough black cover on one of the scarce end of run issues. Great colors and gloss. Only 4 U.S. copies on the census. No Canadian Price Variants on the census. $140