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I've been thinking about this thread for the last couple of days. I'm based in the UK and had a strange postal mix-up, with a parcel of 6 comics valued at around $140 going missing that were destined for somewhere in England. It was an issue that looked like the same postage label was used twice, receiving an eBay message last night, saying the parcel had ended up in Canada ( via ebay's global shipping program) I'd already sent a comic to the buyer, so I imagine he was confused when he got the new package. He's gone out of his way today to send them back to me tracked. I paid for the postage and offered to refund his comic, but he was happy just helping out. Shows there are some really nice, trustworthy people out there!

A piece of LL history! https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/werner-roth-and-vince-colletta-superman-s-girl-friend-lois-lane-106-story-page-1-original/p/7279-23001.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515

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Thanks for the info.

I'm coming in to some money next year and was contemplating spending it on artwork. Anyone help me with the best source for Something Is Killing The Children covers and interior pages? Thanks

Worst. Poem. Ever.

I don't have anything on CAF, so no issues there. I'm talking in general, mentioning my current case with a US company using my work unauthorised, that will pay way more than had they asked, as the work is copyrighted in the States. My comment is a general one concerning anyone that helps out a company that's going to make money from what you've given them.

All I'm saying is if everybody turned them down they wouldn't have a book. Why should a company make money using something you own, that's probably cost you a lot, without paying for it? I've currently got two disputes with two companies who thought they could use my work for free. Although based in the UK, one picture is registered in the US, so they'll end up paying big style for their "mistake".

Without "my" art there would be no book. Payment + a comp copy. I work as a photographer and it pains me to see someone giving away their work for free, to anyone that's going to make money from it.

Received Daredevil Annual 1 from eBay yesterday. Noticed Foggy Nelson had an eye for the ladies!

Curious on whether people will hold on to Cameron Stewart's art, or. try to quickly offload it, after the news in the last day or two? https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-drops-cameron-stewart-comic-after-harassment-allegations/ Does this sort of story taint the art you have, especially as he was previously a sought after artist? There are music acts who's tracks I still listen to after various allegations that have tarnished their reputation, so wondered if people felt the same way re their art collections, or have banished the pages to the back of a folder?

Another one for the spinner, bought for less than five dollars from eBay. Hadn't seen it before, but loved the colour of the cover.

It's not actually pence, as it's pre decimalisation. It's one shilling, which was the equivalent of 5p once it changed in 1971.

Thanks. That why I got one, as it takes me back to when I was a kid. Just looking at the them brings a smile to my face. I try to restrict my buying to 1968 - 71, though I'm happy to venture slightly further back, for a decent cover!

Nice to see you've set up a colouring book for her kids.

This week's purchases.

People just asking for a credit. A credit should always be given. This is unauthorised use. That doesn't matter. They needed the picture. They chose his picture over all the others out there, if there are any of the same shot. He deserves payment.

Double check, but you may be able to register your image now and still be able to claim a large amount from them. https://petapixel.com/2015/08/05/how-to-officially-register-your-photographs-with-the-us-copyright-office/ You can register up to 750 pictures for the same payment so it may be worth having for the future. If registered it means you can get way more if you use a lawyer. If you can't be arsed doing that, you could drop Pixsy a line, and they might be able to do it for you, though you'd get way less if not registered, and they'd take half the money. https://www.pixsy.com I work as a photographer, shooting music events, mostly for Getty Images (so currently unemployed!) and make sure I always get paid for my work, if unauthorised use takes place, unless it's just some kid putting it on a blog. http://www.lornethomson.com Yeah, it's a great feeling seeing a picture of yours on TV, but they used it without your permission, and it's a very large company, so they certainly had the budget to pay you.

This week's new purchase.

Thanks. Very happy to get it.

Just got Action Comics 368 for my rack. Great cover, odd story!

Bought an a4 "leaflet Holder" from a UK shop fitting manufacturer to start displaying comics from the late 60's, very early 70's. Happy with how it's turned out for at least a third of the price of spinner racks. All comics bought in the last week or so.

As you put this together yourself, is there any way to register it as a unique piece with the copyright office? If so, then you could really dig about and go after the culprit for statutory damages.

Looking at the issue on DC Universe, the only interesting pages are the ones with monster on it, which I'm sure he would have mentioned. There is a half page in the issue too, so watch out you're not paying double!