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Greenlama

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    Who would think a disposable pastime like a comic book would turn into an avocation and remain a passion over half a century.
    I acquired my first comic collection circa 1963 but began reading comics in 1960. The books included some EC's, Barks' duck comics and Avengers #1. Not bad for a five year old. I began buying comics that year and amassed 60,000 by 1994. I traded the Avengers #1 for the first six issues of Spider-man, which I still have and reacquired the Avengers for $3. I began attending comic conventions in 1976 and would set up tables from 1984 until 2000. This allowed me to meet many, many artists and writers, some of whom I maintained friendships for several decades. I then began to collect original art including covers, paintings and pages; as well as comic scripts from friends of mine who letterers prior to computer generated work.
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    Silver Age versus Modern comics. Which to submit first? A real approach-approach decision.
    I remember meeting some of the CGC staff who attended a con in Kutztown Pa years ago. At that time I was reluctant to have comics encapsulated. I maintained a private collection not for sale at the time. Now I'm considering the long term investment and will begin submitting key books from the 40's through the present for grading. I'm curious how close we match as I consider
    myself a tough grader. I'll post comics as they are graded for display only. I'll also upload some images of some of my private art collection including an unpublished Doc Savage painting (with Steve Holland posing), a Mark Schultz detailed drawing and a beautiful Vampirella pastel piece by my late friend, Dan Adkins
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    I have more comics then I thought!
    Although I've sold well over one-half my collection over the years I still have at least 30 long boxes left. I just found a box of autographed comics (Kirby, Williamson, Krenkel, Thorne, Moench, Layton, Golden, Adkins, Vigil and Byrne so far; as well as my Hulk collection from the Silver Age on. I just finished reviewing my Silver Age Sub-Mariner set. I may need three issues to complete. It's a blast to look at these books I have not looked at in over twenty years. I'm reboarding, rebagging and labeling the books for my private collection, mulling over future sales, books to be submitted to CGC and memories of meeting these creators since 1982. What a great hobby/avocation.
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