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That is a lot of fun, congrats!

50 minutes ago, Gotham Kid said:

Is it too early to start with predictions or do we stick to the oooohs and aaaaahs for another 2 weeks ?

6 minutes ago, batman_fan said:

It is pretty amazing.

That's all I can add but man have to - wow, beautiful. I blew it up full screen and juuuuuust keeeeeep scrolling, again and again, can not take my eyes off it yet. Incredible book, incredible moment for fans,,,,im still feeling my same first sighting rush, hours later.

Looking forward to this journey, glad i found it early.,,,

enjoy all.

"..towering presence.."  Globally, , Thank you Sir Sean, RIP

Same experience as all posts above.  We met in person, he was fully prepared...happy to recommend Pat.

This was my first, quick and dirty hit the button see what happens w/ PhotoScan. No room lights on, all shades drawn, 3:30PM w/ tree shielding sun, book on couch making that immediate area even darker. At first glance results, colors a bit duller/lighter v in-person view (which is also the case w/ my HP8710 scanner, factory settings). But the uninterrupted by glare & reflections view, and ability to do a straight on shot instead of from an angle is a really nice element it gives you with a phone pic imho.

5 hours ago, adampasz said:

I use Google PhotoScan. It's free.

https://www.google.com/photos/scan/

It has a Glare Removal feature, but if you set up some good lighting, you don't even need it. Glare Removal does come in handy for some reflective covers, like this ASM 375.

I also really like the integration with GooglePhotos, so it's easy to get your pics up on the cloud, organize them in Albums, and share. It is available for iOS and Android, but the integration on the Android version is a little smoother. 

I'm sure there are other nice paid apps. out there that do the same thing.

 

 

Thank you for posting link. Just downloaded, tried it and wow...really clears up the home scanning issues (I've had) of the newer thicker slabs, and far superior to phone pics re glare and reflection....thanks you again for bringing to our attention!

Thanks for GL Gruson, for me and the buyer really......and GL to you getting your right copy.

Price drop bump.

Edit - cleaning, schedule post

On 5/12/2019 at 8:02 PM, Callaway29 said:

Healthy looking 3.5! Love it, and the interesting bumps.

Cheers and appreciate it Callaway29. I like to wonder What If Martin had no tee time.

On 5/12/2019 at 8:20 PM, SNiPER said:

That's a beauty! Don't get much better for the assigned grade. 

I would take this book over a 4.5 with marvel chipping anyday! GLWTS!

Thanks SNiPER and I'm with you.... really enjoy low mc and color break in this grade range with older books too. GLWYS.

A bump, and a jump to the last paragraph in "Origins of MARVEL COMICS by Stan Lee" 1974.

"Therefore, let's not consider this a conclusion. Let's rather call it a beginning, the beginning of an ever-continuing journey into the realm of Marvel mythology---a realm where all, regardless of color, sex, or creed, are truly kindred souls, united by a common love of adventure, fantasy, and just plain fun. Perhaps, just perhaps, that's what Marvels really all about.

    Excelsior!"

Bump

Edit - removed outdated temp closed post

Krishosein, thank you, and I truly hope you end up with your copy too.

Excerpt again from "Origins of MARVEL COMICS by Stan Lee" 1974. Bump part two, Stan's pitch.

Stan Lee - " I can still remember discussing my sinister little scheme with Martin Goodman. I told him I'd try to do the whole strip in a tongue-in-cheek manner. Everybody knew Superman---so the time had come for a competitor to make the scene; and what fun it would be to call him Spider-Man. Martin's reaction was natural enough. In his own gentle way he implied that I had lost my marbles. He patiently informed me that people didn't like spiders, that it was an unlikely name for a hero, and that Spider-Man would merit somewhat less than the reading public's whole-hearted, enthusiastic approval. For my part I told him his logic was incontrovertible, but hear me out. Then I told him about The Spider. Verily, I bared my soul, mentioning how my childish heart would pound in breathless anticipation of each new issue. I zealously explained how I hoped that Spider-Man would be a trend-setter, a funky freaky feature in tune with the times. And then, I played my ace. I reminded M.G. that we'd be presenting Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy's final issue--we were killing the magazine anyway---so what's the harm? Possibly hypnotized by my unassailable logic and no doubt mesmerized by my youthful charm, plus the fact that he was growing increasingly aware that he was late for a golf date, he made the decision. Spider-Man would live. Had I known then what all of comicdom assembled knows now, Id have recorded that magic moment for posterity."

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1 hour ago, thehumantorch said:

Here's one of my favorites.  These were in a collection we bought and went into my keeper collection.

Stan Lee's The Secrets Behind the Comics. 

The original is the one on the right published in 1947 and the hardcover on left was published in 1994 - apparently fairly rare at 700 printed.

I'll try to get a couple interior shots edited in later.  Boggles my mind that Stan Lee wrote this back in 1947

Fun coincidence with those; in an attempt to de-dry a bump, posted an except from my "Origins of MARVEL COMICS by Stan Lee" 1974, Simon and Schuster.  Fun book, great opening and closing paragraphs.

Great thread thehumantorch, thanks.  This is (and is gonna keep being) fun...lots of pages to come I bet.

I have to get to my parents house, take a pic, big articulating Spidey still on the attic ceiling, 45 years and holding brightly colored and strong.

Incredible, these Actions gets my heart pumping...just love them!

Kind words Beige

Excerpt from “Origins of Marvel..”. There are 4 categories he gets into, with some great nuggets - the inspiration (excerpt below), the pitch, the artist(s), the villains. I could post them here or AF 15 Club, will decide if I hear interest.

Stan Lee’s story of..

     “What about the name? Why Spider-Man? Simple. In the long-dead, practically Paleolithic era when I had been on the verge of approaching teenagehood, one of my favorite pulp fiction magazine heroes was a stalwart named The Spider. He wore a slouch hat with a finger ring with the image of an arachnid—a ring which, when he punched a foe fearlessly in the face, would leave a mark, an impression of a spider. It was The Spider’s calling card, and it sent goose pimples up and down my ten-year-old spine. More than that, I can still remember how the magazine’s subtitle grabbed me. It was called The Spider—but after his name were the never-to-be-forgotten words: Master of Men. Just play with that a moment—roll it around on your tongue, savor the fateful, fascinating flavor—The Spider, Master of Men. My mind was made up, the stage was set, the cards had been dealt. I was no more than a puppet in the shadow show of destiny. Now, as far as I can remember, The Spider had no superhuman powers. It seems to me he was just a good guy who fought the bad guys. It was the name that grabbed me. But that was enough" - Stan

On 3/31/2019 at 12:02 AM, crimson dynamo said:

Thats a beautiful book for the assigned grade.  Good luck with the sale.

Very appreciated crimson dynamo.

Thanks T'Challa, i'm with you on that, has been on my home desk last 2 years, can never get enough of it.

Thank you for replies. My wife and I are going away for the weekend, back Monday eve, I look forward to picking up again then. Stealing a minute now, yes I have real concern re pressing, corners, spine, spine at staples are delicate. CCS website says they decline if they think it's not a candidate, I'm leaning toward that being the case but am going with speak to them. Re cover, I do chalk it up to variable of printing/printer at the time/era. Will elaborate later.

OT - Glassman10, I had a '74 MGB, British Racing Green, loved the feel from the seat of that car!

Thanks again both for perspective, I really appreciate it, true help to me.