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Organic...?

I thought that said "Panty Raid." And now...it does.

You can confirm your US mailing address on your Paypal account. And you should never buy anything via e-check that you aren't prepared to lose. What is your eBay user id?

Econ order received June 9. Website says "50 business days." CS at CGC said "current turnaround time for Econ is 3.5 to 4 months, so your order is actually ahead of schedule." Not too terribly pleased with the idea that my order is *ahead* of schedule at 75 business days, with the underlying subtext being "you shouldn't have a problem with this."

That is correct...it was the last Bats/Tec crossover until 1990's Batman #448/Tec 615/449.

I've always believed this to be true, ever since Rubinstein first made the claim that Miller only provided "loose squiggles" for the Wolvie LS. The art simply looks so much more polished and different from any of Miller's other work from that era, and the obvious explanation is that the inker put more of his stamp on it than just about any other Miller project. That said, it was brought to my attention that the Grand Comics Database lists Miller and Rubinstein as penciller for #1-3 (Miller breakdowns, Rubinstein finishes) and Rubinstein as the sole inker. For issue #4, though, it lists Miller as being the only penciller and Rubinstein being the inker. Did he happen to mention whether #4 was created with a different process than #1-3? Even if it was, I'm not sure how much it would matter, especially since many of the best pages from #4 were colored in a long time ago which obviously has negatively impacted their value (even though I think they look super-cool, personally!) The only difference he mentioned was that it took him about 6-8 weeks to finish the first issue, then less time to do each succeeding issue, finishing #4i in about 4 weeks. He was quite adamant about the fact that he did the bulk of the work on all the issues, and considering all four issues, I have no doubt that that is true of all of them. It was a collaboration that worked very well. He said that Miller was trying to do a "Kirby", and do each issue in a week's time (which he did....but, of course, leaving out a lot that Rubinstein filled in.)

That's a really great example of how Janson kept a lot of the contour hatching (see DD's back in panel 4) and other stylistic linework of Miller, but then ventured off on his own in other ways (for example, the lack of the "shaggy" piling top, a Miller trademark, in the first panel of the completed page, but present in the layout.)

When I look at #182-184...especially #183....I see Miller lines throughout, which would make sense, as this was the story originally slated for #167 (aside...I love the original unpublished cover art to #167.) When I look at #181, I see Miller, Janson. and Miller/Janson. For example (sorry, I don't have pages annotated)...the page with Castle, where he's doing chin-ups in prison...that looks like Miller's linework (as opposed to Klaus' mimicry.) But, when you turn to the page with Bullseye shoving Elektra's sai into her....that looks like Klaus the whole page, even in the faces, even though they retain a Miller-style. The possible exception I see is the last panel on the page, but again, it could be skilled mimicry. I recognize the stylistic difference in #179-up, and this has bothered me for literally decades, trying to decipher what was Miller, and what was Janson, and who did what. Even not knowing what I know now, I still saw differences in the linework that weren't entirely explainable. By #185, the lack of Miller input on the boards is obvious, but there was a clear transition going on earlier, as has been discussed already. It is very interesting to do a forensic analysis, page by page, and try and ascertain what is Miller's hand, what is Janson's hand, and what looks like Miller, but is really only Janson's (admittedly skilled) mimicry. As an aside...I had the interesting fortune of being seated next to Rubinsten on the flight from B'More to Philly last Sunday, and the same flight from Philly to LA...and since we were delayed, he asked me if I could give him a ride to his car at the flyaway in Van Nuys, which I did. We had the opportunity to discuss the Wolverine mini-series, among other things. It was great getting his view on how things worked, how long it took him to finish the issues, etc. I came away with a better appreciation for his work on Wolvie, which, while certainly Miller's vision, was as much Rubinstein's work, if not more.

Whoot!!! Hey there! I know you check this thread periodically..did you ever have any of the books your husband/boyfriend (?) was standing in line for at SDCC last year? I ended up right behind him in line at one time! I think I posted elsewhere, but I was focused on MCP and Sandman...only got a single Maxx done, and that was the newsstand #1 9.6 (highest newsstand copy graded!)

It was touted as a Joker cover/appearance back in the early 90's....but it is an inventory issue.

Let what go? Who are you talking to?

1. Do you gentlemen miss the interaction...? 2. You've been here 5 years. Learn the quote nesting limits, noob.

All caught up!

Yes.

That's awesome. Especially when you tell us over and over how much you don't care. You're still missing the point. Of course you are covered and you have weighed the risks which is great. Seriously. But you won't even consider the flip side of the coin of your actions which is that you (you personally and not a general you) buying books from a questionable seller with some red flags gives legitimacy to that seller and his thread. While you have thought through the risks, the next boardie sees an older member of these boards buying books and takes the risk without protecting themselves. Is that your fault? Of course not but when so many people, including yourself repeatedly, like to trot out the community card, an everyman for himself move like that reeks of hypocrisy. When the hell did you turn into me? Oh, and

Mmmmmmm.... Yummy, yummy bait.

I could easily scam a quarter of a million dollars from this board, in very little time, with very little effort. Several people have done it: developed a long term business relationship with others, over years even, and then WHAMMO!!! One big scam, and you're in Monte Carlo before anyone's the wiser.

HR Giger designed that. I just watched P2 a few weeks ago for the first time since probably 1986. It wasn't anywhere near as good as the first. But, of course, Spielberg wasn't around. The first movie is still a classic. Watch out for the chicken leg!

TMI! It is? Don't you love yours? I assume, since your user ID is steveinthecity that you're a guy. I've always been...appreciative. Never really considered it as love. The frenulum, though, now that would be a different story entirely. Touche.

TMI! It is? Don't you love yours? I assume, since your user ID is steveinthecity that you're a guy.

I <3 my cowper's gland.

Thanks to Sharpcomics, for so much. Thanks to Richie for making Totleben happy and comfortable, which gave me the opportunity to meet and have my books signed by one of the giants. Sunday was a very emotional day for me. Many tears of joy at meeting my heroes in the industry. Starlin, Totleben, Zeck...wonderful, wonderful day. Can't wait for my results.

Isn't that what you, jay, and BJ tried to do...?