Brenmark

In just a few days, July 19th-23, we are bringing over 80 pieces of original comic art to SDCC at space 1007. Many of them are fresh to the market and have never been offered before. There will be art pages, recreations,sketches, and commissions by many famous well-known artists. I If you are coming to the most incredible San Diego Comic Convention this year, we hope to see you there.

Back in 1965 I stopped collecting comics at the age of 15. When I got back into comics in the early to mid seventies and starting to attend SDCC, this picture was taken as I resumed collecting with an interest in science fiction but particularly Infantino's work on Flash and Adam Strange. Now I'm pushing 70 in a few days and wondering where the time went, but it has been a fantastic ride. These old photos are a trip down memory lane. Thanks for posting them.

This piece was done by Jacinto (Chachi) Hernandez. He and his brother Gabe were at SDCC for many years, and as it turns out, we went to the same high school in Lima, Peru although at different time periods. Talk about six degrees of separation. I haven't gone to SDCC in years, but it was always a pleasure to talk with the Hernandez brothers and admire their pen and ink work. You can google Chachi Hernandez.

Thanks for the heads up Sacentaur. I fixed the dates.

This Friday and Sat. (Jan. 17 and 18 ) will be the Glendale All American Collectors Show in Glendale, Los Angeles (1401 Verdugo Road). The show is an incredible mix of popular culture. The Glendale All American Collector’s Show now over 40 years old features over 100 dealers (some from the CGC boards) from throughout the United States offering for sale the best in vintage toys, advertising, coin op, dolls, breweriana, signs, comic books, paper ephemera, battery op toys, Star Wars, Hollywood memorabilia, gas and oil collectables and much, much more. I will be present with a variety of comics (silver and gold), records, vintage toys, cast iron toys, and advertising. Preview show is Friday from 11-5 (25 dollars door entrance) and Saturday from 10-4 (10 dollar entrance.) Come meet many like minded collectors and view an awesome array of popular culture. This is one show that is fun for all.

Ending soon on Ebay are a varied mix of golden and silver age comics. Some of the titles are Rocket Kelly #2 (1945), Mickey and Donald Firestone Giveaway (1948) Power #4 (1945) with scarce L.B. Cole cover, Flash Gordon FC #173 (Dell 1947), Twilight Zone #13 (1965) Crandall art, Adventure #141 (DC 1949), and the 2nd appearance of Supergirl in Action #253 among others. Also for those who like signed copies there are signed books of Spin and Marty (FC) and The Hardy Boys with signatures by Tim Considine, Tommy Kirk, and David Stollery, Ray Harryhausen's "Valley of Gwangi", and Dale Messick's Brenda Starr. Follow the link: https://www.ebay.com/sch/brenmark/m.html?item=264420349482&hash=item3d90ae562a%3Ag%3ASjoAAOSwtEZdR2tD&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Happy Hunting!

Here's a #123 I bought off the stands in Lima, Peru when it came out in the early 60s. It was published by a company in Mexico although I bought it in Lima when my father was stationed there to work with the Peruvian Navy to foster good relations with the U.S Navy. Imported American comics cost about 16 cents then, but this was probably around 12 cents (3 soles) as it was in Spanish. Over the years I've never given up my Flash comics, especially #123.

Here's a pink Action from 1957.

Golden age listings this week include Whiz, Master, Superboy, Adventure, Plastic Man, and a coverless Batman #47 among others. Sales ends on Sunday , Feb. 18th. https://www.ebay.com/sch/brenmark/m.html?item=264190488300&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

The All American Collectors Show is coming this weekend (18th-19) to 1401 N. Verdugo Rd (Glendale Civic Auditorium) in Glendale, CA. Any other boardies going? Stop and say hi. This show is an amazing assortment of popular culture collectibles with an emphasis on toys (wind-ups, cars, space ships, superheroes from all eras, vintage advertising (gasoline, soda, and beer), comics (gold and silver), western, movie memorablia, television toys and games from all eras, Disneyanna, and tin toys and models. Well, you get the picture. If you collect any aspect of popular culture, chances are good that it will be there. There are dozens of dealers. For more info, google "The All American Collector's Show. It's just a great, fun show.

This week I'm listing another variety of gold and silver books. A few of the listings are Doll Man #1 to Al Williamson's Out of the Night #1, ducks, westerns, L.B. Cole and crime, Archie and Veronica . Even a Life Magazine #1. https://www.ebay.com/sch/brenmark/m.html?item=263990527124&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1

Hello fellow board members, I've put up a variety of Four Colors that will end next Saturday (15th). Also there are golden age superhero and pre code horror which will end next Sunday (16th). There are a variety of artists including Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, Matt Baker, and Norman Saunders. Click on this link to check these books out. https://www.ebay.com/sch/brenmark/m.html?item=263925829953&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Thanks for looking. Mark (Brenmark)

I am also a big fan of Krenkel's artwork, and his collaborations with Williamson and Frazetta are nothing short of amazing as are the works that you have presented here, ThothAmon. I bought this work many years ago from a comic dealer at SDCC.

Thanks for the kind words Bob , and your report was excellent for all the great comic wall shots that I didn't get. I didn't realize until I got home that I barely took any actual comic pictures at all, and you nailed it. See you at Jimmy's show in August.