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Here’s a shot in the dark (or maybe it’s a dimly lit room 😀) - I’ve been looking for a copy of Detective Fiction Weekly from June 15, 1935. I bought this copy on eBay from a guy a last week. It turns out, the dealer said they already sold it in a cash deal at Pulp Fest to a person named “Paul” but he forgot to take to down from eBay. I was refunded promptly.
 

I’m wondering if anyone happens to know “Paul” from Pulp Fest and could contact him and ask if he’s willing to let that pulp go. Or, “Paul” if you are reading this and wish to reach out, send me a PM. Thanks 😊 

On 8/11/2023 at 11:14 AM, woowoo said:

Found this on Facebook today great picture.

Action 121, Tec 136, Supe 53, Bat 47

Looks like April/May, 1948

http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/newsstand.php?publisher=dc&type=calendar&month=4&year=1948&sort=alpha

On 8/9/2023 at 11:30 PM, detective35 said:

"Masked Rider" pulps came out in 1934, and in that year, there were four issues, all with great covers.

He is actually marvel comics earliest superhero, as this pre-dates his appearance in Marvel Comics #1 (1939) by five years, which I'm sure every pulp collector but me was aware of ....LOL!

I was able to pick up the entire first year of four issues from the "Strasser" collection, thanks to 2 friends!

 

 

No doubt the Masked Rider (1934) was a swiped/carried over influence on Goodman’s published Masked Raider in Marvel Comics 1 (1939). The Ranger Publications was one of the earliest extensions of Goodman’s Red Circle pulp regime. Those Masked Riders appear to be incredibly scarce. 

For covers, it’s Schomburg in a runaway and it’s not even a close heat. Interiors…I’m not sure…

On 8/6/2023 at 9:27 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

Don't know if this has ever been cleared up to everyone's satisfaction, but the cover of Marvel Mystery #8 appears to me to be by Schomburg and is listed as such in the MarvelFandom.com attributions. Some may think think this an Everett cover, but it doesn't look like his work from this period to me. Note: MM#8 wasn't listed among the covers officially credited to Alex, but that may just be an oversight. If anyone has opinions or evidence one way or the other, please share! 

 

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That is Schomburg all the way. In fact, Schomburg did all the Marvel Mystery covers from 3-11,13-29. 12 is a Kirby. Then Gabrielle takes over for 30-32. Then Schomburg again with a Syd Shores break for 37,38. Then Schomburg again all the way through issue 71 after which it switches up a lot. Goodman loved Schomburg. 

Follow the yellow brick road! 

I’m looking for a low grade Ka-zar 1 (1936).  If anyone sees one there, LMK 👍🏽

On 7/28/2023 at 6:35 PM, Ameri said:

Old man Tarzan 

3.0 - 3.5

Nice JAN 8 date stamp on the upper BC. That’s the first time I’ve seen a date stamp that late on a Flash 105. Typically, if it’s stamped, it is usually within a few day before Christmas, 1958.

On 7/24/2023 at 7:33 PM, Dark Knight said:

I recently mailed out a high valued book via USPS Registered Mail.  Boy, it took quite sometime to get to the buyer.. Roughly 2.5 weeks!  Not only that, but I had to call a USPS agent to try and search for the package because there had been no tracking activity for more than a week.  I really thought it was lost!!  Sure enough right after I made that call, the next couple days it arrived at the destination then was being prepared to be delivered.  

I dunno if I can go through registered mail again.  

Over the years I’ve learned that overnight shipping is better than registered. I know registered supposedly goes from lock box to lock box and is slower and more secure, but I feel the “longer” an important package is in the transport system so to speak, the higher chance of something bad happening to it. And CI insurance covers up to $60k per package with overnight shipping so that solves the coverage part. I’d rather it get there overnight three linger for several days or weeks in transit. 

On 7/21/2023 at 3:40 PM, gumption said:

Somebody on IG posted from SDCC a beautiful Marvel Comics 1 in an old label CGC 4.0. Looked like it was in a display case… but no clue who owns it… there was neither a price tag nor signage for an upcoming auction.

That’s the copy on loan from the owner making its rounds with that marvel museum. It was displayed in Seattle for awhile and now the museum is in the Carolinas(?)

On 7/21/2023 at 8:23 PM, jimjum12 said:

That's too much like "right", Brother. 

Why simplify something when it can be complicated ?  Why even consider that without the code we would be celebrating the 1000th issue of Tales From The Crypt ? GOD BLESS ... 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

It’s already complicated in the Timely world. I don’t need it in silver 😂 plus it helps to organize the short boxes easier. Thirty plus years and I finally have the system that works 👍🏽

I’ve always used the CCA code as my silver age start era. Clean and simple. 

I have OSPGs #4 - current. It’s a nice relic now, but I still enjoy contributing to the guide each year. 

On 7/17/2023 at 4:04 AM, Ameri said:

swipey-like?

👀

On 7/11/2023 at 8:02 PM, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

This advertises MMC, I’m guessing around issue 11 since the characters are wondering if Subby will start to play nicer with the other kids

On the stands right around Marvel Mystery 13-15 time frame. 

New arrival. 
Brundage cover. 
June, 1936

🧛🏽‍♂️ 

On 7/10/2023 at 3:17 PM, Hibou said:

Is this 1934? I couldn't make out the date except April 15.

1936