Simon Comics

28 minutes ago, pemart1966 said:

If you go with the one that's missing the 2 centrefolds you have to ask yourself what the chances are that you'll find them - probably slim to none and even if you do, you'll pay a pretty penny for them because they'll most likely be attached to the majority of the book not to mention competing with other collectors that are in your exact position.

Stay away from tan and brittle pages - don't go there - save yourself headaches.  If you crack a book with that PQ it could literally crumble before your eyes.

Do not be rushed or panicked into buying.  These are not the only two known copies.  I get why you want the book NOW but the worst thing you can do is impulse buy - especially with this kind of $ involved.

The right copy will come up and you'll be glad that you waited.

Did your grandfather keep any copies of Captain America #1...or the other 9 for that matter?

I think youre right. I think i should be patient but my single biggest fear is not buying it now and later when a low grade restored copy comes around, all the prices have increased and it ends up costing me ALOT more. 

Joe had cap 1-10 that were incomplete, brittle and cut from a bound volume. they sold when he passed. Hope to get them back one day

I love those recreations and would love to get some more. I have the recreation to issue 5 and 7. i tracked down the owner of 2 but theyre not selling, YET

this is all really great discussion. Its CGC glabbed right now and If I got it, I would crack it. I would want to read it and everything. Becuase its graded, I dont know how brittle the pages truly are or if they have since gotten worse. Staples replaced dosent really bother me but I rather pieces added than staples replaced. I hate trimmed and wouldnt want to go there but if the price is good enough, then sign me up. I just want to get this book as it symbolizes my grandfather. This copy has a spine roll, but that can easilt be fixed. It also has some tape but I would probably have a buddy of mine remove it. Just decisions, decisions. I want someone to sell me a cap 1 1.0 slightly restored. That would be ideal but I need to work with what I currently have. the other option is to just be patient and wait for one day, problem then becomes if that day comes, maybe the book has continued to soar in value and I wouldve been better off waiting. 

2 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

Brittle is an immediate deal killer for me. Wouldn’t touch it. 

That was my single biggest concern with that book.

3 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

It would depend on the apparent grade and of course, the price. To me, if it’s going to spend it’s life in a slab anyway, I want a nice presenting cover. Not like it will go cheap anyway. Maybe a decent restored copy will work better for you. 

I have seen more coverless/incomplete copies of Cap 1 and Bat 1 than probably any other big keys so it is a possibility as well...

thats definitely something to think about. THe copy IM looking at is about 38k and has slightly brittle pages. I really want a copy but I also want to make sure I get the right copy. Im starting to think I need to hold out for one. 

Just now, pemart1966 said:

Neither - save your $ and get one that's 100% complete AND unrestored with nice PQ.

That would be ideal, but I like to get my foot in the door somehow. I can eventually upgrade But I think its better to atleast get a copy now. I truly dont mind restoration on caps, eventually I want my 1-10 to be unrestored. But that is for the future. 

I have the opportunity to buy a cap 1, missing 2 centerfolds.

presents decently well. 
 

I am wondering if I should hold out and wait for a restored copy (low to mid grade) or buy this unrestored 0.5. 
 

any thoughts, opinions, advice, or if someone has a lower grade restored copy for sale, I’m happy to hear. Appreciate it in advance 

On 2/20/2021 at 12:47 AM, Cat-Man_America said:

The Wizard as Black Hood sidekick to The Wizard as Shield sidekick...

 

One of my favorite Simon and Kirby cover. It’s really similar in details to cap 9. I believe shield is Joe and wizard and his sidekick is more of Jack. But they both intervened in each other’s art, truly making it Simon and Kirby 

Update everyone, It was posted on ebay for less than what I was going to orginally bid on comiclink. I guess everyething worked out.

Just now, Gotham Kid said:

Maybe reach out to ComicLink to see if they can convince the winning bidder to flip.

ive never done that before, how would i go about doing that

9 hours ago, Gotham Kid said:

weird bid, but at least now you know not to include cents in your bid ( don't think that is accepted with ComicConnect or Heritage either )

Yea it was a werid bid. Sometimes Ill do .98 as my grandfather passed away at 98. Its a symbol like good luck, only it didnt work this time. 

7 hours ago, Professor Chaos said:

Hi, Simon. 98 cents? What were you thinking? Oh well win some lose some. I did the same thing on comicconnect with an Avengers 4 by bidding 1550.00, apparently they only accept whole numbers without the decimal point which is the opposite of comiclink in which you must enter a decimal point followed by .00. ( If I am wrong about that please correct me). Still bothers me. Then it showed up on ebay a month later for 850.00 more and the guy wouldn't budge. 

Anyway you'll find a nicer one with a back cover some day. Or maybe this one will pop up again. All things things come to those who wait.

 

 

I usually bid a number with .98 at the end for good luck on ebay. Joe was 98 when he died so I keep that number around as if hes helping me win it. I have alsmot always won when doing that. It sucks as thats really a book I wanted for my collection. Hopefully itll turn up again and they wont want to rob me. Its a good looking copy. Hope to get one one day. 

5 hours ago, Gotham Kid said:

Not all 0.5s are equal. Lovely copy.

I was trying to bid on it. I RARELY buy from ComicLink and I put on a bid of 1903.98 and it told me it’s an error as they don’t accept cent bids. So time ran out and I lost 

I was bidding on the cap 4 on ComicLink and it didn’t put in my did as I stupidly put in cents along with my bid. Whoever won it, I hope you’re open to selling it and making a profit. Or if anyone has a cap 4 they’re selling, let me know 

To get a cap 1,3,4,6,9 and upgrade my 10. Basically to finish out my cap 1-10 and to get more mmc 12-27. Cap 1 is the biggest stretch tho

21 hours ago, Funnybooks said:

I received my set of prints today and they are wonderful. I highly recommend these to fans of Joe Simon, Golden age comics and anyone that appreciates truly beautiful artwork to go buy a set for yourself or as a gift. Support the legends of the industry. Thank you.

I’m glad you love them! I’m glad so many people that ordered have loved them. They’re about 20 sets left so they’re in time for the holidays! 

19 minutes ago, Badger said:

I love Cap 8. Really, really want a copy. Congratulations on great pickups!

Being totially honest, I never cared for this cover. I’ve always favored cap 1,2,5,9 as a kid. However after getting cap 7 and cap 8 those have become some of my favorites! The only part that bothers me of this cover is the nazi holding the torch in the bottom left. He just isn’t inked right IMO. But still a beautiful cover snd a beautiful copy

Just now, Simon Comics said:

Here’s bigger pictures of the covers. 

Just now, Simon Comics said:

Quite proud of this trio of comics I got. Happened all in the same month. Cap 2 wirh the classic Joe Simon hitler cover. Cap 8 with Joe Simon, jack Kirby pencils, Joe Simon inks (with some inks by al Gabrielle) and mystic comics #6 cover by Alex Schomburg (alitrle Kirby and even less Joe) 

 

still in shock that I own these. Mystic I’m looking to upgrade and I need a centerfold for cap 2 but boy am I happy! 

Here’s bigger pictures of the covers. 

Quite proud of this trio of comics I got. Happened all in the same month. Cap 2 wirh the classic Joe Simon hitler cover. Cap 8 with Joe Simon, jack Kirby pencils, Joe Simon inks (with some inks by al Gabrielle) and mystic comics #6 cover by Alex Schomburg (alitrle Kirby and even less Joe) 

still in shock that I own these. Mystic I’m looking to upgrade and I need a centerfold for cap 2 but boy am I happy! 

On 11/30/2020 at 12:46 AM, Cat-Man_America said:

One of the rarer Jack Kirby masterpieces...  

 

This is a book I need! And let’s not forget, Simon and Kirby 😁

The SIMON SPECIAL EDITION are BACK! 
All new with BEAUTIFUL high quality posters from the start of Joe Simon’s long career in comics. The posters are 11x17 and retail for $50, for ALL 5 posters SHIPPED! 

These posters come signed by Joe Simon’s grandson, Jesse Simon and are limited edition. Once they’re gone, they’re GONE: The posters included are

Original art:
Pocket comics 4
Speed comics 23
Black cat 2

Comic cover:
Wonderworld comics 14
Science comics 4

Claim a set in the comments or message me to reserve your set. They start shipping December 14th or before, just in time for the holidays! A perfect gift for any comic fan! Simonize your holidays!

Just now, pemart1966 said:

You may want to post this in the Original Comic Art section instead...

I will do that going foward. Im still fairly new so I didnt know there was a section there. Thanks