David P Hartman

Neither a borrower nor a lender be. Research the Rothchilds, the London Stockmarket debacle causing a panic by selling off his stock, making people think Napolean had won at Waterloo,,etc. etc., then gaining control of the Bank of England, and that's just the one son (of 3?) . Actually, go all the way back to Constantine. 300 A.D. Who did finally make it safe to be a Christian,he being one himself. The Vatican got money. I'm getting off topic. The Fed Reserve Board has no accountability.... He who dies the deepest in debt, wins.

After seeing that Flash, I was surprised to see that DC was still 10 cents in August of 61.

The first Epic magazine with the Frazetta cover seems low? This is the only thing that Marvel ever published, of his work, to my knowledge. And yes, all those Warren covers (& interiors), Frankly.

Should have proof read... Pop Powell should have said Bob Powell.

There's a comic published by Magazine Enterprises in 1951, with Pop Powell cover and interior, with a science fiction theme that would be right at home on a Weird Science or Mystery in Space cover! The storyline: It's 2031, and an old military guy is telling a group of kids a story. He relates how back in '82 (1982) some kind of death ray, destroys Denver, and it came from the moon! A rocket is modified to attempt the first trip to the moon! A boy, maybe 10 years old, and an orphan, sneaks into the facility, and when people approach, hides in the ship. The mission's launch date has been pushed forward, and the Major, and young stowaway are off to the moon to destroy the death ray and stop whatever is trying to destroy the earth. Again, this is from 1951, and in near mint condition, and only in near mint condition, is valued at $6.00! Six bucks. Atomic Age A 13 page story, with another 3 page backup feature 'Science Sidelights'. This explains how a metal pin can float on water, because water has skin! I guess 'surface tension' had yet to be 'coined'. The guide does give reason for the low price. A warehouse find, in 1973. You'd think, heck, even if it had been published in 1973, it would be worth more than $6? It is a promo, however. Major Inapak the Space Ace #1. Inapak, is a chocolate milk mix, that is sold in a box in packets. The packaging looks more like a feminine hygiene product (back cover) being pitched (sold) by a German soldier. I think it's time to give this book some love! Even if it's only...7 bucks?

Not sure I'd spend 400 bucks, for a dismantled copy missing the cover, and the entire Tarzan novel (which accounts for 1/2 the total page count), even now! If you take the centerfold and cover, off the first Playboy.... What's left can be made into confetti! (Unless there's any 1953 Corvette full page ads?) For those who didn't read the link, the quest for Tarzan (All Story Oct,1912), resulted in his 2 copies. Both missing the cover, and the first missing the....story. Not even the makings of a Frankenstein book here.....(Side Note.... Actually make time to read this classic! Mary Shelly really was a talented writer and the book was a masterpiece! Unlike Bram Stoker's Dracula, which was the most dry, boring book I've ever forced myself to finish!

Spider-Man Tarzan Modesty Blaise Little Annie Fanny

But they've hunted Spam to near extinction.....

To me, this is the underpriced jewel of the realm, that fate has conspired to keep undervalued! (The non-third party grading of pulps.) With the overhang of the covers being as extreme as they are. They wouldn't be able to hang suspended in a well, without distortion, from it's own weight would be the primary obstacle? Or one of the publishers would take unsold copies, trim them, then distribute those west of the rockies, thus making trimmed book designations a nightmare? Whatever the reason, in my eyes.... this could and should be more valuable than an Action 1, Tec 27,etc. While only 26 years older, it did have one additional world war paper drive to survive! The Depression! I've completed my Dell/Gold Key sets. All the Big/Better Little Book set (there's like 20 of 'em), and the vast majority of full Sunday pages, starting with the Mar. 15th, 1931(first Sunday, and the same day Lee Falk's The Phantom started). So, I do consider myself to fall into the serious collector, with regards to Tarzan. But much like Tarzan's attire, I don't have deep pockets. Maybe I should keep an eye on that pay it forward thread?

I've made myself some notes, whenever seeing reference to this book. Heritage has had 4 sales. A Good minus, copy at 13,800 in 2002. Two copies in Good/Very Good: 23,900 & 41,825. Same book, sold at a different auction? And the 4th is said to have been a Fine copy at 59,750. The Jerry Weist price guide makes mention that a Good plus copy failed to sell at Sotheby's Book Auction, and later in 1995, at their first sci fi theme sale, it didn't reach the 8,000 reserve. Then on June 29, 1999, the Sam Moskowitz copy said to be Very Good (yet, with restoration to a one inch square on the front cover), sold for 17,250. (15K + 15%) The catalog estimate was 4,000/6,000. ERB himself, was paid 700 for writing the story! I remember, back before the 1990's, that the most expensive 'periodical' to acquire was the 1887 Beeton's Christmas Annual (28th Season). This edition had a story "A Study in Scarlet" , by Arthur Conan Doyle. He was paid 25 British pounds for his efforts, introducing Sherlock Holmes to the world.

Blowing Sepoys from the Guns painted by Vassili Verestchagin is the work I was thinking of. Sepoys are privates (rank) in the Indian Infantry in the 1857 revolt... Only 5 are visible, until fading out of frame. But the implication is that there are many more. Can't tell if they intend to fire, all at once, or one at a time..... But imagine being tied so that the cannon's barrel is pointed between your shoulder blades..... A disheartening feeling at best!

Sorry to hear about Jack! There was a time in the '70's where he was on a TV Guide or Time Magazine cover, as often as not! Back before photographs ruled , even on weekly publications! For me, the giant Frankenstein poster and the Savoy Brown album cover art jump to mind! And the wacky packaging cards! And when he ghosted on a Little Annie Fanny..... On a less somber note (or not, but less immediate, perhaps)... I've seen/got some old art prints, one depicting the death by cannon, scenario ! This was done on a scale of maybe a dozen executions at a time. With a dozen cannons. This was part of the British domination over India in the early or mid 1800's. The illustration/painting was titled something like 'cleaning' or 'polishing' the .....started with a p?.... I don't know if this was simply a terror tactic, or served as a silencer? At least it wasn't a slow death. Blown to smitherines seems to be more to the point. Maybe this made the forensics on the cannon balls tougher to trace? And, they were out of room in the stockade. And, it counted for more direct hits. Stats are stats. So the boar wars is when they killed all the pigs?

What's a 'water gilder' specifically? Doesn't sound like 'dry' techniques are employed? Unlike the humor observed, which goes for full submersion, bring your own towel, approach. Once I work the kinks out of this sand blaster.... I'll show you some dry cleaning. Goldielocks isn't the poster child for moderation. In spite of residential breaking and entering/home invasion violations... she still out there, casing her next free lunch. At least she has focus.

It might be you?

Hey, BB-Gun. Have you ever spotted Steranko out and about there in Reading? I was visiting Dan Adkins , after his move from East Liverpool (Ohio), in the late '80's. And, true to form, he was working on a Shadow painting.... while wearing a white suit (Jim, not Dan).

I wouldn't/couldn't tape that book! I was posing the hypothetical question, and now the devils advocate gets ....heat. Your right in that we did split the difference between G/VG and sorry if I came across as disgruntled. I guess I should think twice before wondering aloud if that book would be a white bread candidate. Not sure how that dough into doe is accomplished, but there are more pressing matters to ponder. Like reverse osmosis on staple rust. White bread candidate sounds politically incorrect in retrospect. Rye humor. Glutton flee.

At least we made it to the other building on this visit! I've got a garage in Long Beach, over by 7th & Junipero that wishes it had isles! But that's primarily furniture, wood, some tooling, but there is some old Marvelmania posters I should probably retrieve. Along with Farrah Fawcett, Linda Carter, & Bruce Lee wall scrolls for days.... Hey Bob. Right after you left, I realized that the EC detached cover Tales From The Crypt situation is exactly like they were discussing here on the boards. In that with a little magic tape and wham bam, it could now get a 4.0/4.5, with a blue label! What was the take away on all that, after the smoke had cleared? Did any graders ever chime in on that? Or is a detached cover, strictly a good at best? But, so glad you got by again! My Jungle Comics, Jumbo Comics, etc. have expanded to the point where I should.....make a list! Those Baker and Cole covers are mesmerizing! And I forgot to give you some of that microchamber paper, that I'd mentioned! I forget whatever else I forgot.

That last one has Salvador Dali feel to it.... The clocks just haven't melted yet! Maybe it's just the clock hands positioned like a mustache...... With the month starting on a Sunday, I lost track (of the 3rd Sunday) and missed this show! So, the match book cover collection is yet another 'unmatched' set ? I'll have to show you my pinup/girlie ones! And lighters, for that matter! (Though the risqué ones tend not to be Zippos and Ronsons.)

So your 50 Year Junk Obession thread has siblings? I guess whoever said "Crime Doesn't Pay" never got to sell a high grade collection like many of these? All those stabbed books are indicative of uncracked crime cases..... There's a metaphor there somewhere to be found.

He did seem to omit the 'c' in his first name.... But, looks real regardless.

Thanks indeed, Bob! For not trying (focusing), the Tarzan stuff is a nice accumulation! Glad you had a chance to check out my complete Dell Tarzans! Since they started about 8 years ahead of me (I was born in 1954) I was glad to finally get the #8 that was eluding me! I've got a substantial amount of the Sunday fills, starting with the first one, in 1932. And keep an eye out for that All Story Oct 1914 issue. You, of all people, just might spot one!

See what happens, when you start feeding the bears? What do they call panhandlers in Oklahoma? Seriously? If no one respects petty crooks, why are they called Mr. Meaners? Sorry, I'm easily distracted..... But not to neglect my manners, thanks for finally getting your foot in the door over here! You got to see the 10centers and promos, cgc'd stuff. But you haven't even seen the inside of the other building yet. There be pulps, and paperbacks, and magazines, and over 140 long boxes of '70's up comics. And digests, posters, board games, toys, etc. I've kept the culture vultures from landing to close, so far. But how long do they circle like that? What do you call the extra weight of vulture food? Carrion luggage.

Guess it's been a few months since catching up on your thread here! On your recap of Terry's show, you make no mention of Paul Gulacy or Joe Jusko? I guess having a table ties you down on the socializing. Also surprised that you make no mention of Tony Riola, in that he too is A Long Beach native? I guess the comic strip material is not Golden Age 'ish' enough to spark your interests? Anyway, glad to hear there's still money to be made, out there. The Easter weekend did conflict with my making it up to LA for WonderCon this year! Hope to see you back out at Vets Stadium in a couple weeks.

Ahhh... rivet pivots

Finally toying with imagery..... And it's not past New Years yet.... This volume is just shy of an inch thick!