Harry Lime

18 minutes ago, ft88 said:

Rawhide Kid 49 $5

 

17 minutes ago, ft88 said:

Collectors item Classic $8

Water stain bottom corner

 

15 minutes ago, ft88 said:

Marvel tales 2 $6

18 minutes ago, crassus said:

Len Wein throughout I think, and Buscema/DeZuniga then Simonson/DeZuniga, I am a fan of DeZuniga's work, so it's all good for me, the Blastaar issues are especially nice...

Hey! No spoilers!

On 2/9/2020 at 2:04 PM, Gnasher said:

Update on the map for UK LCS...

https://downthetubes.net/?p=114459

Thanks for that, I didn't know such a thing existed.

Wow, East Kent (my location) is really a wasteland for comics.

I'm not sure on the accuracy of the map though. I remember one of @Get Marwood & I rambles where he went to a LCS in Whistable and I visited a shop in Hastings where they a sold a fair range of comics although I think they were primarily a second-hand record store.

14 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said:

Yes. Doctor Who and the Tradesman's Entrance. By Terrance D icks wasn't it?

Not Malcolm Hulke?

I always liked his work on the lizard's stories.

I looked for that as well, couldn't find it.

You must have it saved on your PC.

11 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said:

Fwooaaaar...

It kept the Dads watching.

Here's the comic I mentioned. The foxing is most easily seen on the leading edge but it's also fairly widespread on all the yellow ink as well. I'm sure it would light up like a Christmas tree under a blacklight.

Aside from a couple of stories and the Capaldi seasons (which I haven't watched and thus can't pass judgement) Dr Who has been a pile of poop since Peri's cleavage was outlawed back in '86.

1 minute ago, vaillant said:

I couldn't leave them there any longer. A dollar a book for stories I haven't read...no brainer.

35 minutes ago, greengroblin said:

No bleed on the inside, that I can see, although darker colors would be easier to spot. Seems more like foxing, and the more I stare at it, the more I may be causing my brain to pick things out that are normal. There is an area under DDs left foot that looks like rubbing, but that does not turn pink like the area over the Title.

Thanks for looking!

 

I think it's picking up foxing. The yellows on these SA Marvels can be prone to it, imo. I have an ASM 25 which has clear foxing spots on the front cover.

On 3/1/2020 at 4:40 PM, crassus said:

Thor 8 book lot $10.00 

256 8.0 (slight mainly ncb impact btm spine) 

259 3.0 (extensive cb crses & surface wear, but all firmly attached) 

260 3.5 (extensive cb crses & surface wear, but all firmly attached)

261 5.5 (presents much better but 1/4" tear btm edge fc) 

263 3.0 (extensive cb crses & surface wear, but all firmly attached) 

269 3.5 (3/4" tear center btm edge fc & thru 1st 7 pages, otherwise 6.5ish, has Pizzazz insert at cf) 

270 7.5 (presents better but 1/4" tear top edge bc)

271 7.5 (1/4" tear left top edge fc & v sm tear top edge bc, would otherwise be 9.2)

16 hours ago, My60sComics said:

Thanks, guys, for the comments. I'll try using the three tools (Heritage Auctions site, Overstreet and the Example based grading) to see if I can merge them into a consistent grade. On the whole, I don't mind a strict grade resulting from the Examples based tool if I can apply some judgement afterwards to assess (or modify) the grade it comes up with.

Search for etanick on Youtube as well, he has some very informative grading tutorials there.

1.8. Great book to have!

18 hours ago, My60sComics said:

Does anyone use the example based comic book grading tool? I've tried grading several books using it and I'm wondering what people think of it:

https://www.comicbookgradingtool.com/

(Background: I have a 855 book collection from my childhood, with issues ranging from 1964 - 1976. I first graded some of them in 1990 using the Overstreet Guide, No. 20, but I'm wondering if the grading tool will result in a more thorough grade.)

Any suggestions or thoughts will be greatly appreciated!

It's grades are very strict on certain defects, much stricter than CGC but it is a good place to start identifying the various imperfections that can be found in comics.

Grades are in!

Rusty staples?

2 hours ago, Get Marwood & I said:

So there we have it.

My last trip to one of these types of shows. The comic content is negligible, but we know that now really don't we. I came away with nothing, as expected.

I swear the majority of the photos here are more or less identical to the last report I did. 

This picture tells it's own story - taken at 11:30am this morning:

 

I go because I have this little dream that some new bloke will be there with his vast array of old comics.

But it's the same small group with the same old comics. The attendee's have fun, don't get me wrong. Dressing up, mucking about with their mates. That must be great fun and I do envy the younger generation for having these fun days out to attend. 

But that's it from me now on these events. 

And a break from the boards too I think is long overdue. I know I get on everyone's nerves and besides, the place has become ever so dull lately. Maybe a break will do us all good.

Be seeing you...

 

 

Probably the Snowflake virus had an impact on attendees and yeah, Comic Cons aren't places for comic collectors any more.

Enjoy your hiatus but just like Number Six you can never truly escape. 

3 hours ago, Get Marwood & I said:

Later...

"I can't believe we bumped into The Green Goblin"

"Yeah. Surprised he didn't recognise me though"

"Are you kidding? Have you seen your arse lately?"

Cheap crack!

9.0

First time I've seen a pence copy of that issue. Is that an old sticker stain over the price?

Anyway, a 7.5.

I think 1.8 is the highest it could get.

11 hours ago, comicginger1789 said:

Its the shade of green...right?

I thought that as well! But now! I can't! Bloody! Believe it!!!!

A well loved 1.0.