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We all know that Zod first appeared in Adventure Comics #283, but what’s his first cover appearance? The earliest cover that I’ve been able to find is Super DC Giant #24, which reprints a Zod story first published in Action Comics #297. Is this Zod’s first cover appearance?

Jon had another engagement that night, and rushed over late in the evening, just catching Lamont as he and his family were getting ready to leave. Lamont didn’t think we were crazy. I think he was pleased that his collection was appreciated by collectors. We didn’t talk about value all that much, although I do remember telling him that each one of his books was worth more than he’d paid for ALL of his books. One of the articles about him said Batman was favorite character. He liked “high adventure” more than humor books. It was very fun talking to him. He was just an ordinary guy who grew out of comics just before WW2, went to college, got married, raised a family, and influenced thousands of kids as a teacher. He just missed WW2, by the way, turning 18 in June of 1945.

That 3rd pic is Lamont and I. Thanks for posting those, West.

Obituary in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger

I knew this was coming, but it was still very tough news to hear. So I said a few words for Lamont.

Yep, that was mine. Cover purchased off eBay, interior from Comiclink. The cover is unrestored, and gorgeous. It was the interior that brought the grade down to 8.0. If someone switched the interior for a nicer one, that book would be a conserved 9.2/9.4.

$610

$488.38

$602.99 SOLD!

I picked these up over the last 18 months as filler copies until I could find them in higher grades, but the credit card balance is creeping up, so I’m letting them go. These are priced at my exact cost, to the penny, so I will not be accepting offers on these books. Sorry! Shipping is $18 to the continental U.S. Exact shipping cost to anywhere else. No returns on CGC books. No sales to those on the funky list.

Clearly, I need to sell this book to The Canadian so he can sell it to someone on the boards.

Just one on this beauty.

That must’ve been gorgeous.

A 7.0 sold in August for $4900. This copy $4400 shipped.

Just one book today, but it’s spectacular. Classic cover. First appearance of The Shade. White pages. Shipping is on me. No returns on certified books. Front cover presents MUCH nicer than the assigned grade.

I like this one...

Cara Dune is up for preorder at Sideshow: Sideshow Cara Dune Premium Format

The seller turned down 750K years ago. I'm sure they're expecting a higher hammer price.

I filter all Heritage auction for CGC. I haven't looked at their raw books in years.

One on this.