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On 4/29/2024 at 12:19 PM, pmpknface said:

I'm not sure if I'm ever going to find a reasonable copy of this issue.  

Cover detached... 

 

This is such a brutal cover, it must've terrified children who saw it on the stands. I love it.

On 4/12/2024 at 6:15 PM, AmazingComics413 said:

Anyone else getting excited?? The show floor looks great and the selection of comics is fantastic.

It’s GIVEAWAY time 
I have ONE (1) golden ticket left to whoever claims it in the thread. You will need to pick up the ticket tomorrow 4/13 before the show or when you arrive.

1st  comment is the .

Claim?

On 4/11/2024 at 1:49 PM, adamstrange said:

Unless I made a mistake, all my photos are in the same order as the books listed in the poll.

I believe you are asking about the third to last book which is:

https://www.comics.org/issue/275655/cover/4/

Yes, thank you.

On 4/10/2024 at 8:37 PM, adamstrange said:

Buckle Up Boardies, we're doing a poll to identify our favorite LB Cole covers.

There are four parts to complete Round 1 and you can select 5 covers from each subset of 20.

Can you clarify which  True-to-Life Romances #9? Is the white background cover the second series? thanks

On 4/1/2024 at 8:30 AM, pmpknface said:

I was follow las night's HA auction.  Ended up the underbidder on one book (  ) but also saw this...

Um, did I miss something?  Were 2 collectors high on Easter chocolate?  I know Cole's crime books are under-represented a bit compared to the horror  / romance genres, but this seemed a bit extreme.  Thoughts???

It is a great cover, but it's not even in my top two or three favorite covers in this run...

On 3/22/2024 at 11:36 AM, Robot Man said:

I thought this was an “old school comic show” not a media extravaganza. The more and the bigger the guest list, the more it costs the promoter and attendees. $50. Admission for a smaller one day show is going to probably turn off a lot potential attendees. And it is a bit steep.

Great list of dealers though for those just going to buy vintage comics. Just don’t let a little success get out of hand…

Yes, it was originally touted as a "No fake Legos" show, but it has become a bit gimmicky with "influencers" and the whole Red Carpet Experience for $50, which is just a big upcharge for a one-hour jump on the masses. To make matters worse, the first time I paid the early admission, one dealer said "Good luck on finding a good deal anywhere in here.. these other dealers are like vultures and picked me clean last night before the show and then they displayed the purchased books for way more money"... I am sure that's normal for the night before a con, but it didn't make me feel good hearing it

On 3/16/2024 at 6:06 PM, Pontoon said:

Sure thing! Jim's is usually the first table I head for. I usually get the early bird ticket so I can have a little more elbow room before things get crowded, but I don't know if I'll do that this year since the tickets are now $50 instead of the regular $15 admission. $25 or $30 I didn't mind but $50 is a little steep.

$50 is totally not worth it. all you get is a bag with a bunch of worthless trinkets and advertisements, and a bunch of sleepy dealers who aren’t close to being fully set up. Two years in a row there were two or three dealers who weren’t set up until after the general admission people came in. Save the $$ for comics 

On 3/9/2024 at 6:07 PM, Darwination said:

That's a fave

I agree. To me, All-Famous Police 11 is  right up there with Thrilling Crime 49 as Cole's top crime books.

On 2/29/2024 at 10:59 PM, pmpknface said:

I actually thought that would go a bit higher.  Maybe people are saving their pennies for the Terrors #18 8.0 that's on CC after what the #17 got tonight!  

Although both covers are amazing, I prefer the cover for 18.

On 1/15/2024 at 7:54 PM, rjpb said:

HORROR FROM THE TOMB #1

CGC 3.5

ow-w pages

$775

This is a great price for a book that features a great cover as well as some fun stories. Someone should jump on this one!

Just a quick follow-up... I loved it there! I wasn't able to see everything and do all the hikes I wanted (it can be VERY crowded in and around the popular areas) so I hope to return there this coming summer to explore a bit more. 

An overall solid copy of an issue known to have a severe miscut/miswrapped cover. The most obvious flaw is the piece out of the lower left back cover as well as some tanning to the covers.
 

Im curious to hear people’s thoughts on the grade. Thanks in advance for your input.

On 12/2/2023 at 10:19 AM, Robot Man said:

That is a great issue of Shock. Good cover to cover. “Halloween” is one of my favorite Ingals tales. And the cover, sadly, is so relevant to our current times…

Thanks for sharing. I will have to track down those stories to read online.

On 12/2/2023 at 10:33 AM, Robot Man said:

I have been hoping to score a cheap to reasonable Promise book during the current “downturn” but no luck even on an unpopular title. I just want to have an example in my collection of this historic pedigree. I think you are right that most of the original purchasers are just sitting on them for now.

I feel the same way now, although I was bummed that I was outbid on every Promise book at the time, but I now see that as a blessing in disguise. 

Here's a nice copy of Adventures into Unknown 27 that was designated "Single Highest Graded!" by ComicLink. Perhaps they meant single highest graded for the signature series but I think most would assume it's actually the single highest graded copy of this book, which is way off. There are actually about 20 total copies higher. The actual highest graded is a 9.4.

The second photo shows CLink's listing for True-To-Life Romances 11. The title states "One of only 4 graded by CGC". Oddly, the description states "Only 11 copies have ever been certified by CGC". The census shows there are actually 13 copies graded. 

These auction companies can be sloppy with their descriptions, so it's always best to do your own homework...

On 11/17/2023 at 5:12 PM, BlackCrow said:

Pick these up this LB Cole's up this week....

 

That issue of Ghostly Weird is, to me, one of the most nightmare-inducing covers of the Golden Age. Imagine being a kid and you're flipping through cartoon books and superheroes and you come across THAT!

On 11/14/2023 at 4:42 PM, MrBedrock said:

That's badass.

On 11/16/2023 at 6:03 AM, SuperBat5000 said:

What an attractive cover, LOL

Wow, what a burn, LOL

On 11/16/2023 at 6:03 AM, SuperBat5000 said:

Yeah.. uh, No. 

Weird. Someone else who actually knows what he is talking about agreed with me.

On 11/13/2023 at 7:08 PM, Jayman said:

My personal favorite in the run.

On 11/13/2023 at 1:33 PM, Johnny545 said:

This one somehow flies under the radar. If you look at the hooded ghouls, they are miniature versions of the ghouls on the cover of Blue Bolt 113.