Robot Man

And who doesn't mind a little space bondage?

These two are kind of similar with the alien. I think I kinda lean a little more to the Maneeley Speed Carter Spaceman... Although I do like the girl on the Space Adventures.

OK, how about a slightly different slant today? Sci-Fi

Here is a US copy and a British copy:

How does CGC recognize Kansas City books? I don't believe they are marked and were found by the Thompsons so long ago. I didn't think they even documented them. I think I might have a Capt. Marvel that I got in a trade from Don Thompson a hundred years ago at San Diego con I believe.

 

I started a "type" collection like Strawman years ago but kind of gave up when I couldn't find (or afford) many of them.

 

Now, I pretty much go for the ones with distinctive markings (Larson, Okajima, ect.)

 

I do have a Famous Funnies can't remember which issue off the top of my head, that I have the Lost Valley, Mile High, and Central Valley copies of. Would like to find more copies of that issue I don't have.

 

I'm a big fan of markings and names myself. I really don't have much interest in owning Mile High/Church copies that aren't coded, as I love those markings and "Larson" so much

 

every g.a. collector i know prefers the markings. in silver, however, i think they differ. for example, those guys often have disdain for a dennis-signed winnipeg, seeking a "clean" copy instead. not me--gimme the name.

 

Given how distributor markings were so prevalent, I think GA folks welcome the markings as a part of the history of the book. While the markings are fine, I really enjoy the pedigrees with a history to them. Church, Okajima, Recil Macon, Crippen all have great back stories to go along with good-to-great quality books. While I love the Central Valleys for their beautiful white pages, the ones with the store stamps are the ones that I consider the coolest.

 

On the other hand, the SF/O'Reilly books have lost some of their allure to me given the increasing appearance that the story behind them was made up. They are lovely books and a joy to see, but knowing they might have been puffed up a bit with an urban legend diminishes the value I would place on them.

I agree with you Cheetah but no matter what the "story" is those books can be breathtaking. I've only got a few and they all have the stamp on back. I remember finding a few up in the bay area not noted. When I saw the stamp on back I got a little weak in the knees. Too bad about the bad press on them...

Here's a grouping of my copies of the St. John covers from Nov '32 to May '33. The first four illustrate Kline's Buccaneers of Venus, the last two Williamson's Golden Blood.

 

The May '33 issue is a transitional on from a design perspective. It's the last issue with the red masthead, and the first issue with the new title letter design.

 

Man, those are purty! And your sig line too! When I finish my comic collection, I'm going after more pulps!

Great post robot bob... I think the poster has run away

He's a , don't mess with the Robot Man, I've got a legion of tin friends that do my bidding!

 

 

 

 

I love this. You have great taste in art.

What did he paint on? Some kind of art board? Or is it canvas? The surface looks very smooth?

I hope you didn't buy it from Theo...

Oh boy, I'm going to go out on a limb here. I was always the guy in high school who stood up against the bullies who picked on the snoids...

Yeah, Theo is alive and well. I see him from time to time at toy shows and flea markets. He is definately a unique guy. But this hobby has always been full of weird people and big egos. He has always been a little different. He has bought things from me and tried to sell them for an outrageous profit. (After grinding me down on price). I laugh at him and tell him he is crazy. He always wears a crazy sailor hat and I razz him for that. I say nothing here that I wouldn't say to his face. He is always very friendly and one of the most passionate collectors I know. We have both talked about coming over to see each other's collections but have had a hard time getting it together. (I hear that in addition to coin op machines, he has a knee dropping art collection)

I have heard a few stories about his dealings maybe true, maybe not. Coming on a public forum smearing somebody's reprutation without substantial facts to back it up is pretty cowardly and totaly with out merit in my opinion.

Is he crazy or eccentric? Sure, but aren't we all to the general public? No crime in that. How many of you have actually met or talked to him? I'm sure a few of you have and I know have their own opinions, many rightly so. He's not my best friend and I don't defend his actions either way. But I don't like the lynching mob mentality. You all have a right to your opinion and so do I. He has never burned me or misled me.

I have asked him why he doesn't come on the boards? This is a perfect example why. Can't say I blame him. Too bad, because he is a very passionate collector and been doing it a long time. I'm sure some of his experiences and stories would be wonderful to hear,,,

I hesitated coming on here myself for a long time. But I have found this community to be very warm, friendly and welcoming for the most part. As long as it stays this way, I will be here. When it gets ugly, I'm gone...

Just remember, Robot Man; if it's outside of California, it doesn't exist...:wink:

I know it isn't New "center of the universe" York but we make due...

I do really like the change of the leaves when I'm back there. Lots of cool people too!

How does CGC recognize Kansas City books? I don't believe they are marked and were found by the Thompsons so long ago. I didn't think they even documented them. I think I might have a Capt. Marvel that I got in a trade from Don Thompson a hundred years ago at San Diego con I believe.

 

I started a "type" collection like Strawman years ago but kind of gave up when I couldn't find (or afford) many of them.

 

Now, I pretty much go for the ones with distinctive markings (Larson, Okajima, ect.)

 

I do have a Famous Funnies can't remember which issue off the top of my head, that I have the Lost Valley, Mile High, and Central Valley copies of. Would like to find more copies of that issue I don't have.

 

I'm a big fan of markings and names myself. I really don't have much interest in owning Mile High/Church copies that aren't coded, as I love those markings and "Larson" so much

Throw camp Okajimas in that statement...

Here are the other two "Pauls" I picked up Sunday:

 

 

 

Now I have 3 Paul books...we should start a "Paul" thread...

 

Yeah, the best kept secret in comics for a while. That is some collection. The original buyer sold a lot on ebay so there are a lot floating around out there. I posted a bunch of them in this thread when I first came on. I've got a lot more. Not necessarily "splashy" books but a lot of real cool obscure stuff. I was pretty obscessed for a while when they were first coming out.

 

I can relate to the "Paul" obsession

 

Give my friend Jim a buzz and he can hook you up with some. Original buyer is tapped out but Jim still has quite a few. He had a whole long box of humor stuff I'd never seen. I got a couple more of those war bond covers like you bought on ebay way cheap.

 

(thumbs u

Bill you might want to talk to Jamie Graham and Harley. They both bought big stacks...

Last year, when I first met Jim and looked at some of his Paul books I wasn't impressed. Most were in low grade. But this year he brought different books...and they were in much better grade...so now I like the Paul books...I wonder what else he has?

He's got some nice ones. He held back some for later... Not all the "Paul's" are high grade (or marked) but many are quite nice.

I've always liked this cover and finally managed to land a decent copy of it.

Great Mystery Tales! Those have sure gotton hard to get.

OK, here's 4 more:

 

#32

 

#31

 

#30

 

#34

Thanks Brian. That 32 is the one. I forgot about 34. Anybody got a 52? A lot of cool marijuana stories. 18 has a great "Satin's cigarettes" story. Contents are great on these!

Here are the other two "Pauls" I picked up Sunday:

 

 

 

Now I have 3 Paul books...we should start a "Paul" thread...

 

Yeah, the best kept secret in comics for a while. That is some collection. The original buyer sold a lot on ebay so there are a lot floating around out there. I posted a bunch of them in this thread when I first came on. I've got a lot more. Not necessarily "splashy" books but a lot of real cool obscure stuff. I was pretty obscessed for a while when they were first coming out.

 

I can relate to the "Paul" obsession

Give my friend Jim a buzz and he can hook you up with some. Original buyer is tapped out but Jim still has quite a few. He had a whole long box of humor stuff I'd never seen. I got a couple more of those war bond covers like you bought on ebay way cheap.

Ahh, you mean this one; I posted it awhile ago here...

 

Alright, I'm still at work and will be to lazy to dig it out then I get home, anyone got a #32 or #52 they can post?

Thanks RM, that is my copy but I did some special photoshopping to the title!

I've been to the west coast a couple of times and have visited my buddy who lives in Chico. He always tells me I should move out there but I think I'd miss the change of seasons over here in the east. Plus I love using our fireplace on a day like this! PS: I'm actually reading my Atlas Tales Menace hardcover.

Yeah Jayman, I know what you mean I'd miss surfing in January, all the un-rotted vintage cars, riding my motorcycle in Feb with no jacket, Dodger games, these weird palm trees, hot girls wearing very little, flea markets all year round.

You'd hate it here. Earthquakes, gun shots at night, smog, dumb blondes and and traffic on the 405 freeway. (although the Jersey turnpike might we worse some days)

Man, I'm getting homesick already...

My favorite cover!

 

Yeah, Yeah, That's the ticket! The "spider" cover!

How does CGC recognize Kansas City books? I don't believe they are marked and were found by the Thompsons so long ago. I didn't think they even documented them. I think I might have a Capt. Marvel that I got in a trade from Don Thompson a hundred years ago at San Diego con I believe.

I started a "type" collection like Strawman years ago but kind of gave up when I couldn't find (or afford) many of them.

Now, I pretty much go for the ones with distinctive markings (Larson, Okajima, ect.)

I do have a Famous Funnies can't remember which issue off the top of my head, that I have the Lost Valley, Mile High, and Central Valley copies of. Would like to find more copies of that issue I don't have.

I'm trying to do as many different pedigrees in my Pep run as possible. So far I have:

 

Bethlehem

Cosmic Aeroplane

Davis Crippen D Copy

Edgar Church (Mile High)

Hawkeye

Rockford

Western Penn

Circle 8

Diamond run

That's a great way to do it. Keeps in your focus.

Here is my 4.0/4.5 copy. I'm happy with it. Just an absolutely hard issue to find almost in any grade.

 

 

 

 

Great book! You all have me beat. Here is my copy...

About my favorite crime title. I have a good part of the run, and these later issues combine a bit of a horror element into the stories.

 

"Eyes of Vengeance", the lead story in #49, would be at home in any horror comic.

 

Great pick-up! Yeah, most of the last 8 or so issues of Wanted have pretty good horror content. Lots of "dope" stories and violence. The surrealistic issue is one of my favorites. So is #52. Has a dope story called "Cult of the Killers". VERY wild, graphic horror story. There are some great covers on the earlier as well like the green spider cover and the devil/flame cover. These are very underrated and undervalued. (I can say this because I have most of them). Next time I'm in the box, I'll scan a few for you guys.

Does anyone have a book from every pedigree? I think it would be a great sort of check list to have a book from each and every pedigree. Just wondering if anyone has actually done as such.

 

I believe Strawman does but don't get him started!

I was wondering what pedigree what the toughest to find. Or is it a pretty simple feat to do.

I would guess Allentown because it was so small. Hawkeye seem pretty tough as well (no markings). I have only one Carson City and don't see many of those. I've never seen a "Van Buren" either. Get Gator or Strawman in here. They would probably know better than me.

This just arrived, it's a raw Gaines File copy in about 9.0. It set me back $200. (When this book originally sold as an individual issue back in 1990, the price was $160.)

 

One of my favorite George Evans EC covers, up there with Shock SuspenStories 16, 17, and 18. I've wanted a GFC of this issue for a long time. The price was just the icing on the cake.

 

 

This just arrived, it's a raw Gaines File copy in about 9.0. It set me back $200. (When this book originally sold as an individual issue back in 1990, the price was $160.)

 

Wow, what a deal! Has the certificate too. I've got a few, all bought from Cochran back when they came out. All raw with certificates. Most are all slabbed now.

 

One of my favorite George Evans EC covers, up there with Shock SuspenStories 16, 17, and 18. I've wanted a GFC of this issue for a long time. The price was just the icing on the cake.

 

 

Are there any really good Atlas crime covers?

 

 

I like this Severin cover a lot. I'm glad there aren't any word balloons.

 

Very cool "grey tone" cover!