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Some bullet points on this collection for sale to take into consideration before you purchase:
* I have NOT examined each and every book. I have casually glanced at it and roughly assessed a grade. If there is damage to the interior, I will not know of it. But if the covers are true indicators, I will most likely be within a grade or so in accuracy. Having grown up grading books in the 70s and 80s, I can state that my grades are usually lower than what CGC grades. And I do not grade over 9.2. That means some of these more recent books can easily be 9.6 or 9.8. LUCKY YOU if that is the case!* In determining value, I have NOT taken into account any particular significance of a book that has exponentially jumped in recent years. I literally used the most recent OSPG. So, if the Guide is off on a particular issue because some character showed up in the movie or something and it is worth a lot more, LUCKY YOU!
* I already sold the JIM #83 and #85. UNLUCKY YOU!
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Shipping Costs/Method: Domestic shipping is FREE. Given the weight and number of boxes, I prefer not to sell internationally but if you want to pay exact shipping, we can arrange it
Payment Methods: Personal checks, postal money orders, bank cashier checks, wire transfers, and Paypal. All checks and money orders should be made payable to EsquireComics. Paypal account is EsquireComics@aol.com.
My Return Policy: I have been collecting comics for over 40 years and I have served as an Advisor to the Overstreet Comic Book & Pricing Guides since 2006. I have run EsquireComics since 2004. Your personal satisfaction is very important to me. If for any reason you wish to return your purchase, you may do so. However, you must notify me in writing within three (3) calendar days of receiving the book that you desire to return it, and you must ship it back to me within seven (7) calendar days. All associated costs for returning the book must be borne by the purchaser. And, of course, the book must be returned in the same condition it was received.
This return policy applies to CGC books as well.
Payment Plans: Payment plans can be negotiated so long as full payment will be received within 3 months. A non-refundable 1/3 deposit minimum will be required.
Counter-Offers: Don't hesitate to make a counter-offer via PM. But first
for each book always takes it. I will follow-up via PM.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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For my lawyer friends and/or fellow comic book geeks, I did a podcast with a colleague on Legal Geeks where we offered our a legal discussion/dissection of the first episode of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier!Thought some of you might find this of interest!- HighVoltage, Northwest, letsgrumble and 3 others
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Somewhere in my files I have a copy of the original Sparkle City ad for the Fawcett exhibit copies. I know I also posted it on the boards years ago.
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On 2/21/2021 at 4:34 PM, sfcityduck said:At a trial, you generally have at least three copies of exhibits (1 for the record, 1 for the plaintiff's counsel and 1 for the defendants), but there can also be copies for the judge. The copies for the counsel are "conformed" and have file stamps. So they would have come from a trial participant, most likely old lawyer files. Less likely that they came from old court files.
The DC-Fox lawsuit exhibit copies were returned to DC following the trial, and they remained in its possession until probably the mid-1980s. The last confirmed viewing of them that I have been able to track was from Michael Uslan when he inventoried one of the DC closets in the 1970s while an intern and they were still there. Needless to say, at some point, just like with many of DC's ashcans, they "disappeared". Subsequently, they were acquired by certain dealers and have made their way into the marketplace over the last 40 years. DC has long known about these copies (including through many discussions with me) and basically waived any right to pursue them. I own five of them.
The DC-Fawcett lawsuit exhibit copies were returned to Fawcett following the trial. The vast majority of them remained with Fawcett until Sparkle City purchased them in the early 1980s when the warehouse contents were sold off. I have more than 20 of those copies. Some copies, however, did manage to find their way into private hands before then. I purchased three exhibit copies through an ebay purchase probably 12-15 years ago and was told they came from an individual who used to work at Fawcett.
I probably own the greatest number of ashcans, much thanks to my good friend Moondog when he sold off many of his collection and I grabbed them to supplement my own (which was likely second to his at the time), although he retains some of the best and most valuable ones that I would love to own one day!
I also own the DA #1 ashcan and #2, among other prized rare beauties.
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13 hours ago, GoldenAgeAddict said:
Take the Big shot and captain midnight
Excellent!
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51 minutes ago, Xatari said:
JIM 83 and 85
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Captain Midnight #23 (8/44) CGC 6.0 OW
I imagine the USGOVT was not particularly happy with Fawcett highlighting Japanese internment camps.
Not a book you come across often.
FYI, this book was also sold to me as being a Tom Reilly/San Francisco copy, but I can't prove it which is why it is not on the label (I submitted the book). Maybe someone else can prove it.
$300.00
- ender and HighVoltage
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Big Shot Comics #43 (Columbia, 1944) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages.
Hitler cover. Skyman, Joe Palooka, and the Face appear. Ogden Whitney and Boody Rogers art
FYI, this book was sold to me as being a Tom Reilly/San Francisco copy, but I can't prove it which is why it is not on the label (I submitted the book). Maybe someone else can prove it.
GPA reflects a CGC 4.5 sold in October 2020 for $600.
I'll sell this higher graded copy at the same price of $600.00.
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Journey into Mystery #85 CGC 4.0 OW/W
3rd appearance of Thor but more importantly the 1st appearance of Loki et al. First mention of and brief appearance by Odin. Currently ranked #49 on Overstreet's Top 50 Silver Age Comics list. Jack Kirby cover and art. Backup feature with Steve Ditko art.
No doubt this book is only going to increase in value given Loki's expansion in television and movie programming.
Almost every grade category on GPA reflects upward movement. Last sale this month was for $1,545.00. In 2020, there were sales at $1,390.00, $1,200.00, $1,113.00 and $1,100.00 to cite a few.
$1,400.00
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Journey Into Mystery #83 CGC 5.0 OW/W
1st appearance and origin of Thor. This book has been hot, hot, HOT lately.
Last GPA sale this month was $9,350.00, and the last three sales have been all at $9,000 or higher. For most of the last two years this book has been in the $9,000 range and increasing.
This is a solid mid-grade copy.
$9,200.00
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Shipping Costs/Method: For books over $250.00 domestic shipping via USPS Priority Mail is FREE. Otherwise it is $7.75 for USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope or $17.00 for USPS Priority Rate Flat Rate Medium Box. If you want another method to be used, actual shipping costs will be charged. International is actual cost to be assessed but $30.00 upfront (any excess will be refunded). Over $3,000.00 is free for international buyers. Multiple orders can be combined. Insurance and delivery confirmation is included. Other shipping methods available upon request.
Payment Methods: Personal checks, postal money orders, bank cashier checks, wire transfers, and Paypal. All checks and money orders should be made payable to EsquireComics. Paypal account is EsquireComics@aol.com.
My Return Policy: I certainly believe you will be happy with your purchase. For raw books, I do my best to objectively grade every book and provide you with detailed descriptions. I have been collecting comics for over 40 years and I have served as an Advisor to the Overstreet Comic Book & Pricing Guides since 2006.
However, your personal satisfaction is very important to me. If for any reason you wish to return your purchase, you may do so. However, you must notify me in writing within three (3) calendar days of receiving the book that you desire to return it, and you must ship it back to me within seven (7) calendar days. All associated costs for returning the book must be borne by the purchaser. And, of course, the book must be returned in the same condition it was received.
This return policy applies to CGC books as well.
Payment Plans: Payment plans can be negotiated so long as full payment will be received within 3 months. A non-refundable 1/3 deposit minimum will be required.
Counter-Offers: Don't hesitate to make a counter-offer via PM, especially for multiple books. But first
for each book always takes it. I will follow-up via PM.
Please note that any book not sold after seven (7) days may be placed in other venues. and the listed price is no longer valid. Please inquire as to availability and price
Please let me know if you have any questions.
And I do hope that all our fellow board members, their families, friends and colleagues are healthy. This is a difficult time for everyone but we will get through it!
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Justice League of America #139 (DC, 1977) NM- 9.2 OW/W pages.
Neal Adams cover. Geez, I remember buying this issue off the newstand.
$15.00
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Hopalong Cassidy #89 (DC, 1954) Condition: FN 6.0, Cr/OW pgs.
William Boyd photo cover. Gene Colan art.
$35.00
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Ha Ha Comics (ACG/Creston Pub., 1949). Condition: F/VF Cr/OW pages
For those of you who do collect these funny animal books, tough copy to find.
$75.00
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Robin Hood Tales #11 (DC, 1957) Condition: FN 6.0. OW pgs.
Ross Andru cover and art.
Hard to find book.
$110.00
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Robin Hood Tales #10 (DC, 1957) FN 6.0 Cr/OW pages.
Ross Andru cover and art. Hard to find book.
$90.00
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X-Men #13 (Marvel, 1965) Condition: VG+ OW pgs
Second appearance of the Juggernaut. Human Torch, Matt Murdock, and Teen Brigade appearances. Jack Kirby cover and interior layouts, Joe Sinnott pencils.
$70.00
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Pat Boone #5 (DC, 1960) Condition: VG-.
Photo cover (duh).
$30.00
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Pat Boone #1 (DC, 1959) G/VG 3.0 OW/W pages.
Pat Boone, Eydie Gorme, and Jimmie Rogers photo front and back cover, and frontispiece. Bob Oksner art.
Possible water damage.
$25.00
JIM 83 and 85
looks like I'm the only one up right now..lol
Near Complete Journey Into Mystery/Thor Set (worth up to $10,000.00+)
in Mixed Age Threads and Misc
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If you see any errors or have any questions, please let me know. If you want to see a specific photo of a book, please let me know. I will try to entertain as many requests as I can, but please understand I am busy suing the USGOVT and foreign war criminals!
All books are bagged and boarded (except for I think the Thor 1998 and 2007 series).