TylerHam

Ok - Now Im TOTALLY confused by the emoji marathon

It literally kills me to return this because the rest of the cover is so nice - I was going to just get it pressed and stick it in a mylar but I have raging OCD and my eyes will be drawn to this every time! I may see if I can do a partial refund and keep it for now while I contemplate the removal. Im more frustrated than anything. The book only set me back 50$ but its more the disappointment after such a search!

Hi All! I have been chasing a nice Donald Duck 26 for a while and thought I finally got one off ebay - - Then when it showed up, someone had colored in some creases on the spine... Most of these have some kind of color breaking crease on the cover so was thrilled to find one that presented THIS nice, but the pen marks really sucks. I know ZERO about comic resto, but is there a way to remove these little color touch ups? Ug - SUPER bummed about this. Not a high dollar book but I have been hunting for a nice one for a LONG time

Thank you! I love sharks which is actually why I bought it, so It'll be hanging for a while (Even though my wife HATES it! ha!)

This one is a little different but it's one of my favorite autographs in my collection - I thought some of you might appreciate the story, and I urge ANY of you that like radio drama to check out the link! Being 40, I was born well after the end of the Radio Drama days, but I love listening to horror shows as white noise at work - and one day I came across this. https://archive.org/details/wotw1971-complete Everyone knows about the Orson Wells WAR OF THE WORLDS broadcast - But in 1968 and 1971, East Coast radio station WKBW remade it using the radio news techniques of the time, and also using their normal reporters as the actors! It's really fun, caused another panic, is totally dated (70s era) but an awesome story and great to listen to - especially around Halloween. Ill throw it on if I have to take a long drive at night . Anyhow - I found this and became obsessed! I sent it to everyone I knew and am shocked at how little people knew of this . (Maybe some of the forum members from the East coast remember it?) I started researching the people behind it a bit . (There is a making of documentary about the broadcast on youtube!) - Most of the crew that I could track down had passed away - Except Irv Weinstein, who was a very well known broadcaster on the East Coast. I was able to get ahold of his address (Due to very poor health he has since moved to a care facility sadly) and I wanted to write him and tell him how much I enjoyed his work on this. I also had a kind of battered copy of the Classics Illustrated "War of the Worlds" and I included it with a SASE in hopes he would sign it! 2 weeks later I got it back with a typed letter saying how much it meant to him that something he did so long ago was still being enjoyed. He also apologized for the handwriting of his autograph - I didnt realize but I guess his illness keeps him from being able to use his hands much. Anywise, I treasure this and thought it would be a good time to share it, with Halloween in the air and the ever looming threat of martians invading Grover's Mill

Thank you! No, this is probably 8-10 years old at this point- Back before his sig was super pricey like it is today... He was signing at a SDCC booth my friend was going to work at for the day and thats how this all happened.

What do you get when your friend stops by unannounced and says "Im on my way to the airport to fly out and help with a Stan Lee signing event. I can get something signed for you for free but I have to leave in 5 minutes" ...... and you only have one Marvel comic in your house at the time........

Hi All! I picked up this piece in a heritage auction YEARS ago - I cant recall when but maybe 10 years or so? It's by Josh Kirby who was a famous sci-fi painter - He did a lot of posters, book covers, and is probably most famous for the UK Return of the Jedi poster. He mostly did pulp and paperback book covers. Anyhow - This was an unused (Too violent) painting he did for a book called THE SHARK HUNTERS. Its an awesome piece - full of movement and color. Its a little over 12" high and 19" wide. Just wondering what the value on this might be? Thank you!

We may have crossed paths - I was working on set for that film in the VFX department! Small world!

Very cool Eclipse! Did you or your dad work on the Nick Cage "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" when it shot in Manhattan a few years back?

Funny story about hair - Some of you may remember YEARS ago the Steven Colbert show did the "Green Screen Challenge" and the punchline was at the end George Lucas' submission was the runner up -I worked on that submission at ILM and I am even Steven's body double in a few scenes. How did I get picked for that role? I was the only man on the crew that had both a suit, and hair.

Picked this up at lunch today!

I grew my hair out and asked my wife if I looked "Just like Thor now," and she couldn't even pretend to humor me.

Hi all, I notice that a lot of people here are artists, etc. Wondering how may of you all are part of the film industry? I was for over 15 years, and now I'm an Art Director (not in film though) I was a 3D artist at places like ILM, Dreamworks, etc. in the layout dept. I have also worked on quite a few comic movies: Blade 2, Hellboy, Catwoman (ewww), Constantine, Fantastic Four, Iron Man (only a little), and Priest. I also worked on just one shot of Superman Returns. Anyone else?

Not sure if this 100% applies but as a children's picture book writer myself (Nothing published yet) I am considering doing the self publishing route through kickstarter. Like your option 2, I am going to pay for some concept art, and make a video about the book, etc... Self publishing isnt the easiest but I (Like you, it sounds ) just want my stories out there!

They show the restored version in a book I just bought as well, in the Donald Duck "Trick Or Treat" hardback book from the Carl Barks library! Such a great story - and a GREAT animated adaptation too!

Thank you all so much. I would be thrilled with a 2.5! now the million dollar question, is this worth getting graded? I have never sent a book in, and in say, 2.5 does the value of this book warrant the costs associated with grading?

Hi All!! Looking for thoughts on this VoH #35 - I bought this because it was / is my favorite pre code horror cover. Look how mad that guy is!! Ha! This is also kind of a learning experience for me - I have an idea of what it might be, and want to see if Im close to consensus. Im new to graded comics so trying to figure it all out! The front presents nicely, Back has issues. Pice on top, and rip running through the binoculars. Also, the bottom staple is detached. Thank you so much!

I think I need to hear the backstory behind this .

I would be thrilled with a copy that presents this nicely!!! Really beautiful example you have!!

Thank you all so much for the feedback - This all makes sense, especially considering the target audience at the time. Ill keep my eyes out for a good presenting copy! I just love this cover too much!!!

Hi All, This is something I have wondered for a while - as I have been looking for a nice copy of this issue and haven't come across one. I love the cover for Donald Duck 26. I don't buy many books, so when I do, I try for a CGC 7 or better quality wise. However, this book really never shows up in that grade or higher. Why is that? Is this just a not heavily collected series, so people arent having them graded? Are they just hard to find in higher grades because they were marketed to smaller kids? Just looking for a little education on the Dell Duck books Thank you!

Thank you! It's one of my favorite NES games - Although granted, I never got to beat it .

Hi All Long time lurker, but never really felt like I had a whole lot to contribute! However recently after a 20 year + hiatus, the comic bug has sort of re-bitten me. I still read comics, I just haven't collected in years, having sold my collection a long time ago, with the exception of a few sentimental issues I held onto. Generally my passion switched over to vintage toy lines, mostly Star Wars. However I am kind of tired of that and thought comics would be fun again. I mostly collect comics with Halloween themed covers. An odd focus, I know - But Im enjoying it . Thats kind of the long and short of it. Excited to join up and can't wait to learn. -Tyler