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@D2 I think you maybe right, he was one of the names I figured maybe. For writers Claremont? Obviously data isn't accessible or disclosed, but was hoping to have some sort of metric to chase rarer ones as a subset. Appreciate it!

Does anyone know who the top 5 creators are in terms of signed books out there (not in terms of 'value' or sought after) I mean in terms of quantity. In other words , there's probably a lot of them out there! *and also, is there one or more among the names that still command premiums even with the high numbers? I'd imagine Stan Lee would be one such example.

Thanks, classic cover imho Sorry for the long response , but felt i had to tackle your post with nuance, balance and context. Cool Thread!

That's a good one, and a great read!

I did, corrected my post to 'cartoon characters' (not comic book characters) And those two are certainly worthy

A lot to unpack here, but @AJD did make most of the points I'd argue: on the comics front, yes the Disney gang outrank the Looney Tunes, the Barks factor has a lot to do with this as having a celebrated creator connected with comic content adds to the collectibility. Not to say the LT comics are subpar, some great Bugs and Porky FC stories and art inside during the golden age. LTMM1 has always been sought after to be fair and has always commanded a premium, but the LT comics (keys, cool cover, early issues and high grade) have jumped in value in recent years (believe me I know, books I once could put a proxy bid on hours in advance and be sure to win , is no longer happening for me). A good thing though, so I'm ok with that. I collect the comics because I have a decades long emotional connection to the characters. Also on the comics front, the comics stories can't capture that zany kinetic magic of the LT shorts, so there's that. Which brings me to rest of the OP's post. Way more popular? Matter of opinion, I know many people and have come across many IG accounts and other corners of social media who LT devotees, considering them to be the best shorts ever. Disney as an empire is in a league of its own. But speaking Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Daisy, Pluto, Goofy, Scrooge, Huey, Duey and Louie (removing the Princess' Bambi and the like), Warner Bros LT staple is the original Marvel universe of who's who: Bugs, Daffy, Porky, Pepe, Sylvester, Tweety, Granny, Taz, Marvin the Martian, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Foghorn Leghorn, Penelope cat, Petunia, Elmer, Yosemite Sam, Gomlsmer, Hazel the Witch, The Goofy Gophers, Speedy Gonzalez, no contest there, sorry and like @AJD said, many a classic short there in the annals of animation history. And Space Jam gave the fanfave Lola Bunny. In the end I guess it's a case of DC v Marvel. Marvel it could be stated, is more 'popular', but that in no way diminishes the DC universe overall. It could be argued like the OP stated, a marketing issue. LT content is still being produced to this day (mostly for Warner streaming app MAX) but they are still out there. Warner has dropped the ball getting the word out, but I've recently been sounding the alarm that The LT franchise and Superman have been two of most mishandled IP's in recent years. What is going on over there? I'll close with these last two points: Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an acclaimed landmark film, one of its most lauded moments was the meeting of Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny. Consider that one of Warners stipulations before loaning out their characters to the Disney produced movie was that Bugs and Mickey have equal screen time down to second. Disney agreed, affirming their respect for the rival studios mascots historical impact. I mean freaking Mickey Mouse!! You could not build a Mt Rushmore of cartoon characters without Bugs Bunny ( and Mickey Mouse), a line i love from Comiclink promotions (don't know who the other two would be, but that much is certain). My opinion is in no way intended as a knock on Disney, but rather my love for the iconic Looney Tunes brand. @Senormac

@AJD to be continued...

great books, AMF v2#5 gets all.the love (and rightfully so), but really like v1#3 as well

Yes, answers a lot of questions many have had here ( overhang, trimming, etc)

Posted in the Pulp Forum as well. Posting here for those who may not venture there

Man that's Purdy

Certainly worthy...

It is notorious for being really bad. Cited in many a joke/meme. It's kind of classic in that regard ironically.

Woman, Window and Skull decor to same

Happy Halloween 🎃

Cool books

Thank you Rick! You are a legend! And SOLD!

Hi all 1st in thread bumps any ongoing PM negotiations. Returns accepted up to 3 days after buyer receives item, return shipping on buyer. Paypal or Zelle accepted. Will be shipped USPS Priority Mail on me. Figured id see if a Boardie would like this one. A CGC 5.0 ow/w copy just sold on HA last week for $2400 w BP. This copy is a VG, some color breaking creasing (visible on black areas) small split on edge of back cover, some (printing error?) smudge under logo. Flat copy, both staple attached, great art inside and Knockout cover by Vince Colletta..took me years to across this one, doesn't pop up often. Asking $1100 (SOLD!!!!)

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