Robot Man

A couple more Woodys hit the junk pile today. This is a great title and a little overlooked I think. It's been a while since I had copies. Hard to choose which one I like best. Wood and Feldstein are probably my favorite overall EC cover artists. Which is your favorite and why?

6 hours ago, Zolnerowich said:

From the Miles 2nd Hand Store pedigree. 

My first book with bipedal pachyderm alien robots. Loving it!!

(...decorative carpet not included in purchase)

Just beautiful colors on that book. I also have quote a few books from the "Miles 2nd Hand Store pedigree" Like "Bonnetts", they must have had some great books pass over their counter...

On 6/4/2017 at 3:11 PM, Marty Mann said:

Just for a moment.

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The newer, bigger scans are much better than these the way you used to post them here. And, the other place is kind of a mess. I think I will just stay here and enjoy any posts you wish to put up.

8 hours ago, SuperGrover said:

7 copies of Star Wars #1, all the money I could get my hands on... ?

+1

I was in my 20's so buying 25 copies was only about 7 or 8 bucks. Hung on to them for years and have made some pretty good money on them. Still have half a dozen or so.

I also bought a bunch of Howard the Duck #1 as well.

1 hour ago, youmechooz said:

i get an average of 4 collections a week.  It has actually increased since last year.  There has been a huge increase in active buyers on craigslist though.

But what kind of collections? Stuff from the '80's on is all over the place and pretty easy to find. How often do you find GA and SA collections and non-common keys? And how many of them are OO?

56 minutes ago, F For Fake said:

I am finding less stuff locally, but I'm not sure if it's collections drying up, or the fact that there's much more competition for this stuff, or that sellers are much more informed and are selling the stuff directly via eBay, etc. It's probably all three to a certain extent. I know that when I used to go to flea markets, estate sales and auctions, I'd only be competing with a couple of other guys. Now there's several folks wanting the same stuff, driving the prices up so that there aren't as many deals and steals as there used to be. But I'd echo the sentiment that the boomer collections should really be hitting shortly. I think we'll be awash in collections before you know it.

I agree and I live in a large city with lots of estate sales, garage sales and big flea markets every weekend. Used to be me and maybe one or two people looking for comics. Sunday, I was at the flea market and I counted 9 guys either carrying comics or looking at them. Only one guy with anything of significance. He had a few crappy GA, some rough SA and a bunch of newer stuff. No keys. He was doing a brisk business. He always saves me a box to look at first though.  Bought 3 minor old books just because they were the only ones there and I had to have my comic fix. About once a year I find a decent score or a few lower grade keys. Not what it used to be like.

Some just incredible books posted in this thread!

1 hour ago, sacentaur said:

The online experience appears to be similar to the convention circuit today, at least for the type of books (mostly Golden Age) I'm looking for.

Previously, the only limitation for purchases was how much money did I want to spend - nowadays, I can't find enough quality material.

There is something to be said about collectors getting older, retiring, or passing away but how many of those collections will end up at one of the auction houses?

Me too. The only way to get the stuff I want is to go the big auction house route and pay through the nose until it hurts. The "thrill of discovery" is pretty much over. I just find near zero satisfaction in bidding in the big auctions any more. 

Older collectors dumping their collections is really starting to happen now (Jon Berk for example). There will be many more, even my own someday. When a collection like Jon's comes out is sucks nearly all the money in the market place for some time.

There are still OO collections out there waiting to surface. Not as many, but there are more than a few just sitting awaiting discovery. I have a lot of fun finding them in estate sales, flea markets, antique stores when I least expect it. Trouble is, there are LOTS of other people looking for comics than ever before. I just gotta work a little harder for that thrill than I used to have to...

That size works just fine Marty. I should do mine smaller. It will hide all my low grade books better!

2 minutes ago, Sqeggs said:

Putting together a high-grade run of those books is mighty tough. 

Especially the first one (#15) since it is a St. John over size issue. No Canteen Kate in that issue but has a nice surprise instead. 

8 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Canteen Kate 1. A Matt Baker Classic.

Cross-posted in Baker Romance

Great pick-up Rick. This is an outstanding run of Baker goodness. Doesn't get a lot of love since these are all Baker art cover to cover. The Fighting Marines's Canteen Kate is awsome too.

Not all Church copies are jaw dropping stunners. Consider the earliest ones and latest ones Edgar bought second hand. This Whiz is a case in point. I got this from Redbeard years ago. Hard to see but it does has some very light pencil scribble in the upper most right cloud. It also has the cursive "D" on the cover. Came with his own COA. If Ron owned it and said it was a Church, nuff said. He was one of the earlier purchasers of the collection and bought lots of the lessor priced books in bulk deals. I will say, if you really want to go to Church, you really need to save up and get one of the real nice ones. I just can't describe in words the look, feel, smell and freshness of a nice copy. 

On 6/3/2017 at 5:09 PM, Readcomix said:

Another good day on the doorstep

Cool book and nice grab. I saw that and was interested especially since it was a Mile High with a Chuck "COA". But I already have a nice copy as well as this British copy:

6 minutes ago, Supernerd said:

Saddle Romances #10 VG/FN Great Feldstein Romance cover and art. Slight spine roll, a few small chips and tears along the edge of the cover. "1950" written in pen on the cover. Some spine strees, but the staples are firmly attached.  Very nice tight copy with great eye appeal $150

Take it!

54 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Now you are being ridiculous. 

You bought comics today didn't you? It's a disease I tell you! 

On June 1, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Sqeggs said:

These black hole collectors! 

Howdy, I'm Robot Man and I am a black hole collector.

4 hours ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

I just sold some OA I had to make sure I get the 2 books I really want. 

How about just stop buying anything until the auction is over? 

Sorry Foley, no Smurf stuff in the junk pile...

11 hours ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

In my experience I agree 100%. I have had books that appeared 8.0 come back 5.0 with no other major negative notes other than a stain (and this was a stain on the inside cover that was large but barely noticeable). 

Note to self, don't send any "cat pee" MCLaughlin Mile Highs in to be graded...

4 minutes ago, comicjack said:

Don't tell and let the cat out of the bag 

Sorry, I'm pretty covered with what he has. I suspect that there will be very few deals (if any) when the dust settles. 

3 minutes ago, Sqeggs said:

They don't send you a catalog because they know you've already got everything. 

Not in this auction. Jon and I have pretty different tastes. As a rule, I'm not into the pre hero stuff or even (gasp) Centaurs. But he does have quite a few Ace, MLJ, and Harvey's that I am lusting for.

Odd he didn't have any ECs, crime , horror or GA stuff. He certainly had a lot more focus than I do. 

I think I was most impressed with his art. I am not an art guy generally but he really had vision and the smarts to get in touch with so many GA artists and score so many iconic pieces.

8 minutes ago, n2wdw said:

I picked up a few Bakers from Harley at WW Philly this week.  More in my journal, if interested. (you have to scroll down the page).  https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/312873-n2wdws-comic-book-room/?page=43

 

 

Don't be so sure Pops. I'm sure Richard is thinking of his angle to get that prom dress off after the dance...

18 minutes ago, buttock said:

I browsed online several times.  Then when I got the catalog I browsed again & found other items I was interested in.  It also makes for an easier time when trying to note or make a list of items to pursue IMO.  

I wish I qualified to be "on the list". A catalog would save a lot of time and I'm sure I missed something scrolling through those crappy Marvels.

One thing I noticed in the auction was of course his comic book Pinbacks. He has some real rare ones. I wasn't aware he collected them as well. I'm sure he had to work to find them. I quickly moved to the end hoping he had the US Jones but no luck... If anybody has any interest and sense, they should take a shot at them. I have a feeling they might get overlooked with all the other mind blowing stuff. The guys I know that collect them aren't into comic books so some one might score. You won't have to compete with me as I have all of them. There is one though...

Thanks for your input gentlemen. Sure seems like a pity. They are so light. Lesson learned...