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    Porky, Daffy and Bugs vs Mickey, Donald and Goofy

    in Comics General

    Posted · Edited by sagii

    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:foryou:

    Welcome CGC to the world of pulps" CGC will be grading them.

    in Pulp Magazines

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    On 11/13/2023 at 4:27 PM, waaaghboss said:

    Cgc will offer pressing for pulps.  Missing 1 page doesn't drop it to a .5, but could still get a 1.0 or 2.0.  Tape won't count as restore, and bedsheets will be the sane price as other pulps, which will mirror comic pricing (vintage).  Teimming will be notated on the slab, and will affect the grade but not significantly,  especially if it's just one edge.

     

    They have the numbering of all pulps completed and will at some point release it.  He mentions pricing tiers of $400, $1000, and over, I'd be curious how they determine pricing.  The 6.0 all story in their flier will be their first graded pulp.  Numbering will be linear (all story will be 94) followed by another number in parentheses containing the traditional volume notation 

     

    Not really happy that this grading pulps thing is happening, but it is interesting to watch.

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

    Heritage's Next Event Auction has started posting books !

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    On 11/6/2023 at 6:32 PM, szav said:

    @lou_fine look what came in the mail today!  I knew you'd be excited....but seriously is this good for the hobby? because I'd guess for this to land on the cover of the catalogue either means its just a complete joke or someone actually paid HA to do it?....

    https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/covers/rob-liefeld-captain-america-heroes-reborn-promotional-illustration-original-art-c-1996-/a/7342-93069.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

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    It is notorious for being really bad. Cited in many a joke/meme.

    It's kind of classic in that regard ironically. 

    Infinite Bronze Horror Thread

    in Bronze Age Comic Books

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    On 10/30/2023 at 9:01 PM, Jayman said:

    Many of you may know I’m a big Sanho Kim fan. His Korean Manwah style really stands out from the other artists working at Charlton at the time. How appropriate that on this Mischief Night I received one of his best covers!GhostManor21.jpg.d0f3d9fd4c617e501211439f28efa013.jpg

    Along with being a tough black cover, the central figure is just awesomely rendered with amazing detail including the creature at his feet. It actually reminds me a lot of Frazetta’s cover for Eerie 7.Eerie7.thumb.jpg.722a78def356f978e7282bcbc84eebc3.jpg

    :applause:

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    Lovers #61 (Vince Colletta GGA cover) Atlas romance

    in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only

    Posted · Edited by sagii

    Hi all :hi:

    1st :takeit: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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