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Fantastic book & great looking copy. (thumbs u

Frankenstein is evidently put off by Bizzaro. Ah but he's just a pretender. Bizzaro was a stroke of genius by D.C. IMHO. (thumbs u

I have started a poll in Comics General to determine if there is enough intertest for the contest, that I mentioned last month, "DC's Big Five War Splash page or Panel contest". If you wish to particiapte be sure and vote in the poll by noon February 21. Thanks Dale

This may well be the Mad cover with the least amount of effort put into it. Were they in a rush to get the printer that month?

This had to be nearly Mad's easist cover ever. Might this be the ultimate in bad taste for a back cover? From issue # 71.

Thanks for sharing. That book is certainly better than just being intact.

This book was given to me by a friend about 5-6 years ago. The Silent Knight & Viking Prince were pretty cool characters IMHO.

Pre 1965 comics in general are harder to find in high grade. In 1965 many, but not all, comic readers became aware that comic books would be collectible in the future, hence more care was taken in handling the books. In additon the cover durability of comics decreased sometime in the mid 50's making books from the late 50's onward harder to find in grade. Check some different books via the CGC site dated 67 to 69, and then check the same titles from 57 to 59. this should demonstrate the lack of high grade books from the late 50's. For Batman 105 from 1957, which Steve has kindly posted above, a check of the census reveals 1 book at 8.5, 1 at 8.0, 3 at 7.5, and 6 graded at 7.0.

What happened to Sab Than? Going back a few panels, John Carter threw him into several of his own men. Then Carter dispatches some other fighters, and also disposes of Than Kosis. Tars Tarkas eventually breaks through and takes care of the rest of the Zodangans. It appears the fate of Sab Than is still uncertain. Did he die, escape, or move to the side lines of the battle after being thrown by John Carter into his own onrushing men? Or did he die along with the rest of the Zodagans after Tars Tarkas and his men arrived and won the battle?

I was thinking Lois Lane # 15 reminded me of Superman 132, before I scrolled down and spotted Superman # 132. Brilliant additions to your collection.

Beautiful looking book. (thumbs u From the angle shown it's hard to see why it would "only" been graded 6.5.

Yes, I have to take the credit , or the blame. for that tall tale.

Scrooge, Going back to #2, That's a "classic cover". I had not seen that one before. A scan of my #1. If they hadn't had the extra sturdy covers back then, I'm pretty sure this book would have been coverless instead of heavily creased and banged up.

steelcity, I need a bigger boat, er monitor. I have noticed that the issues with the Batmobile featured on the cover tend to stand out.

Did a bit of digging. Thought I had that issue. The Splash page for Detective #380.

Not too mention flawless from an extreme closeup.

Time for a "Humor" break. I was just thinking, it sure is a good thing that TV's Beverly Hillbillies hailed from Missouri. (per the Wiki article) Here's a peek at how it might have played out, had they hailed from northern backwoods Minnesota. The 54 second introduction from the TV show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnXfRstZntE Let me tell you a funnny story about a farmer named Fred He lived out on the back 40 in a little red shed. Then one day while out plowing in the field He discovered a way to dramatically increase his yield. He was cussing and a grinning while trudging behind his mule when he tripped over a branch with an awful funny feel. He dusted himself off and got up on his steed he discovered he'd found some mighty potent w**d. Ol Fred was puzzled and his head felt mighty tight Then it hit him fair and square , and he called his friend Buzz Yearly Light But ol Buzz was sleeping out in a skid row slum. "Now aint just great", Fred muttered to his little ol Hon. But the very next moring ol Fred had a new thought. Why he'd grow that stuff and see how much it brought. But he soon realized that he need some expert advice, because the backwoods locals wouldnt be that wise. He got on the phone and he called Cheez and Wong He knew these two, why they wouldn't steer him wrong. "Hey man yuh gotta git yourself an ice cream truck take that stuff out on the road with a little bit of luck". "Oh and by the way yuh gotta get out of your backwoods lair there aint no market that's worth no million there". "So pack up yer stuff and head for Hollywood and Vine you'll make so much money your pool will fill with wine". "Well by golly thats for me and my Hon" so he packed his truck and they took their little son. But when Fred arrived in that traffic laden golden land he wondered how he'd drive with a beer in each hand? Fred and family they turned their truck around "how much fun will it be if we cant hear a single sound?, "Why those shacks in Californy they cost ten thousand grand" and that's the kind of money, I just dont understand.

I've always liked the painted covers but haven't read any yet. Are they good reads? If yes, I'll move them up higher on my looooong list of comics to buy/read. Hmm, it might be best to show a sample or two. I recall the story from #1 as being very good. Splash page from #1. These book features all comics, with no ads, right through to the back cover. The back cover of # 14

Here are two of my favorite "DC bubble" covers. They just seem to evoke some deep rooted nostalgia inside me. Uber conditon on those two books, especially Adventure 242 from 1957.

This made my morning!

"Throw the pest out" This might be the funniest Jimmy Olsen cover ever! BTW - great upgrade

Theagenes, (thumbs u Terrific stuff. Before this thread I have only read a couple of the mid 60's Gold Key reprints.

Scrooge, That's a nice copy of #1. (thumbs u #14

Any Lassie fans out there? # 11

Nice looking book & welcome to the boards. Eighty out of the first 100 is an awesome number.