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And an even bigger congratulations to the person who bought the 9.4 Church a few months later.

Congratulations to the new owner.

Romita is awesome. Those Romance covers? Sweet. Pretty much every one is great. Well thanks for that info. I thought, and maybe I'm wrong, but Ditko seemed like the kind of guy who was proud of his work and wouldn't really want anyone else involved with what he's doing, including and maybe especially Stan. So I thought maybe in Stans eyes he figured John would be easier to give direction to. But if what John said in that quote is true Stan really didn't have much input and gave the artists free reign. Well thanks again

I figured it was likely that Steve spoke to Jack before, or at least that Jack knew everything. I don't know the details about Jacks employment at the time but it's a shame Marvel didn't take better care of him, he was literally their Golden Goose. I know he had a terrible time getting just some of his art back from then later on. Seems they put him through a legal Hell that was probably not cheap either. As far as ASM , Ditko, Lee, and Romita- I always wondered a few things. Like Romita doing the cover for Daredevil 16 while Steve was still there. Maybe Stan had plans on replacing Steve with John and Steve knew it so he bailed. Just seems like a coincidence it happened right after that cover. And I wonder if when John took over the title if Stan got involved with the plotting and writing much more if not nearly entirely, at least for a while. John was such a good artist and even though he said in interviews that he didn't want ASM at the time he was probably pretty aware what an opportunity it was. I doubt if Stan gave him storylines he would have said no to them.

I read a lot of this thread. Good stuff. Read a lot over the years as well. Jack had been creating characters with Joe Simon, hundreds maybe thousands, since 1940. Simon said "Some were bad and some were rotten". So they created a tons that were never even published. In the late 50's I think it's pretty obvious Jack created the majority of the "Monsters". He also created Challengers of the Unknown which are basically super-heroes, timing just wasn't right. So with all that behind him plus the fact that he drew nearly every book minus the Ditkos makes it hard to believe that he didn't create almost every Marvel character from FF 1 onwards. Unless when Stan changed his look he suddenly obtained the abilty to create stories and Characters like a machine after 20 plus years in the business. I'm sure he had input and suggestions that stuck and the man could write dialogue for sure. But it's pretty certain that Jack created probably all the characters he worked on. At the time he was happy to be making good money again and busy as heck working. PS Did Jack ever speak about the circumstances of Steve leaving in any interviews or clips? I never saw him speak of it.

A few of my best Whites.

So weird how that works, as soon as the movie or show is released people stop wanting it. Human nature I suppose. Happens every time with every one. Especially a few years back. At this point a lot of these franchises have so many movies and shows coming out that it doesn't really effect much like it did a few years back.

I was just about to post about these before I saw yours. What is the reason 212 sells/sold for so much more than some others. I haven't followed prices on these so I know nothing. If it's mainly because of the cover art on a personal note I like 211 a lot more. Edit: took a few minutes, educated myself. I see the pop numbers and past sales. Big price differences on the Frazetta run that's for sure.

I remember this one because it was a Curator and I love Curators. Got a Teen Beat #1 Curator I'm very fond of. 566k in Feb 2021. Pretty sure it would go for more now. https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?id=1457476

Apparently it's not that bad

I have no idea what the mask does but it can't be good.

I've never been into autographs on anything. This one just looked good and I didn't expect to win it. I'll probably never own any Kirby OA so this will do fine.

Hey Everyone. Hope all is going great. I received my Marvel Mystery 12 today along with the signed Jack Kirby photo. The photo was an impulse buy but it's actually really nice. Nicely framed and matted. Even has a thick metal strap on the back for easy hanging . And a certificate of authenticity signed by Quentin Eastman . Real happy with the comic too. Nice strong color and clean. The scans don't do it justice. One problem though maybe you guys can help me out. There is a piece of plastic in the holder on the book right next to the L in Marvel. Looks like a broken pin or something like that. 99% sure its not touching the actual paper but I can't have it like this.......just can't do it. So I guess my options are either get it reholdered or regraded. And if I get it regraded maybe I should get it pressed by CCS on the way. There is a little warping on the left bottom and maybe a press could fix that. (It's only noticable when looking at it from a flat view). I never got a GA book pressed and I'm thinking it might be unwise as well as a waste of money. And I guess I'm gonna lose the QES sticker either way. Maybe CC will send me another one. I am totally stoked to have this book though. My scans and the CC scan. The plastic wasn't there when CC scanned it.

I collected only SA/early Bronze for a few decades. When CGC started grading and I started buying them, hundreds of them, I wouldn't touch a cream. And rarely off-white. For the reasons you said.

The 9.2 Tos 39 just took a hit at 108k. Another just sold for 168 and prior to that 144 in 2021.

I must admit I ran that through my mind for a few minutes.

Same with me. I paid with check. I called and paid the shipping over the phone. Lady was very pleasant, said something to the effect that it's something they need to fix in the checkout process. Still waiting for the book.

Well we are assuming Dan was a little boy based on his spelling but let's not rule out the possibility he was a semi literate adult. No, it is cool that he knew it was an important book. I bet there were many at the time who were so liking the monthly introduction of new monsters who thought this man spider character was totally lame.

AMASING FANSEY

That's right. A SS wouldn't go for any difference in a 1.5. The Tec 76 would probably get a little more because of the Joe Simon signature. I believe a lot of GA collectors including myself have no desire for a signed book so that kind of balances it out to making very little difference.

Daring Mystery 1 Captain America 6 More Fun Comics Spectre cover. Red Raven 1 Human Torch 8 Mystery Men 3 That's all . If I manage to just get a few of those I'll be happy happy happy.

So true. Can't drive your girl to the rootbeer stand in an Action Comics #1.

Actually in comics it way more. 1966 comic= .12 cents. 2022 comics are like 4 bucks. 33X more. By this formula that's like spending 9,900 on comics.

Sold! Thank You!

Final bump before closing. 425.00 shipping still included.