Yorick

On 6/4/2024 at 10:30 AM, CitrusZ28 said:

Is that a young Mickey Dolanz with the creepy clown?

Apparently it is.  https://www.comics.org/issue/173447/

I don't know who he is. 

On 5/10/2024 at 3:29 PM, Ron C. said:

I would hope that CGC/JSA would authenticate the signature as that of George Perez. Since the sharpie on the front has made markings on what would otherwise be a 9.8 book, hopefully the other marker additions would not decrease the grade. I am looking forward to seeing how CGC interprets this.

I think you've hit on an important point there.  This particular book would be a good candidate for submission BECAUSE of the type of pen used (soft tipped marker).  A ball-point pen signature may hold up better over time, but the impression of that pen signature will likely cause a down-grade for the condition.

@Darwination thank you for those images and thanks a lot for adding more paper to my want-list. 

I'd be fairly certain that all those signatures would amount to more than $1k.  I think you're going to have to go with "unlimited".

On 1/18/2024 at 10:05 PM, johnenock said:

that at least the first 9 issues have Matt Baker text illustrations

On 1/18/2024 at 10:45 PM, Darwination said:

The first seven do, but eight and nine do not.

Can you two share some of the interiors on 5+?  When I researched them, I only found the first four had MB.

Some pics I took of a few...

Nice Canadian Superman's!

On 5/16/2024 at 8:57 AM, grendelbo said:

Bidding is looking pretty healthy!

On 6/2/2024 at 7:40 PM, nearmint said:

Picked this up in tonight's Heritage auction.

I think those crooks would be dead if Marvel smashed through the wall with them under-arm... 

I like that first cover posted.  Might grab that one and see if it inspires buying more.

On 5/28/2024 at 9:07 AM, Tal said:

If a book has only one staple and there are no holes where the other staple should be- shouldn’t that be a rarity rather than a defect?

Can't it be both?  Defective because now you need to handle it with much more care...

During WW2, many comics were only allowed a single staple as the metal was needed for the war.  Most of those issues have staple tears.

A comic without any staples would be better.

I "activated" a few of my HA purchased items for the "make an offer/buy it now" function.  There was immediate interest and decent offers.  I made counters on some initial offers, but either I or the other party declined and cancelled the negotiation.

Here's the problem: I can't tell if there is more than one person making offers for the items.  If I'm dealing with one person, then I know where we stand on the countering offers position and I would realize there is limited interest in the item and make the sale.  If I'm dealing with multiple parties, I'm certainly going to hold out for a better offer and possibly work the potential buyers against the other.  Wouldn't it be in HA's interest to label the potential buyer someway so that sellers can make a better decision to sell?  "Buyer A" "Buyer B" etc....

On 5/26/2024 at 6:25 PM, Sqeggs said:

written her name right along the leg

Lenticular cover would typically not be paper.  Cleaning might turn out to be easy. 

On 5/17/2024 at 3:52 PM, forbiddenwon said:

BOTH the Reg Foil and Embossed Foil are on the same Census

On 5/17/2024 at 3:52 PM, forbiddenwon said:

hear some other perspectives on the matter...

This does happen.  You will need to contact someone at CGC to help them understand the distinction between the two books.

On 5/25/2024 at 5:40 PM, MBFan said:

once you see the whole piece for yourself

Clearly no interior content by Baker.  Thanks for the link!

On 5/24/2024 at 11:18 AM, Jesse-Lee said:

if these are sought after at all

Love that True Secrets! 

On 5/24/2024 at 9:49 PM, MBFan said:

Slash-D Doublecross is not listed in Art of Glamour. Overstreet lists it, and shows no Baker credits (as per the 50th Edition, the most recent one I own). Grand Comics Database says the cover pencils and inks are by Matt Baker, but incorrectly credits Baker with pencils on most stories and adds, "Art looks like Matt Baker layouts."

Again, I own this issue and have examined every page. The cover might be by Baker, but there is absolutely nothing inside that looks like Baker. Nothing.

I added the book to my watchlist.  My recollection in viewing the interior images provided was that the last story my have been touched by Baker.  I'll need to look again...

On 5/21/2024 at 12:16 PM, MultiSig Mike said:

Better with back in front, or better with the blue label? Below is the correct "front."

Yes, both.  Yellow label doesn't matter too much anymore with the JSA authentication now available.  I've been wanting a copy of that book for a little while.  I like it it!

On 5/20/2024 at 1:28 PM, MultiSig Mike said:

I think it's better this way.  If your intention is to sell, it would probably do better also.

On 5/17/2024 at 6:06 AM, sfcityduck said:

toke notes

I haven't toked a note before...  maybe I should roll a dollar and see how it tastes.

On 5/17/2024 at 8:08 AM, MAR1979 said:

the only one who ever views the set type

I thought your set is awesome.  I'm sorry my humor sucks.