TheWatcher

4 hours ago, DR.X said:

posted these before. who cares? LOL

Those books are awesome, Tim! 

Soft place in my heart for Marvel Westerns. So much great art in the stories. Very underappreciated. You have a wonderful collection, Frisco 

I used to have a copy of the US version

On 6/12/2020 at 7:33 PM, Frisco Larson said:

An odd little pre-hero book, British style! 

Ooohhh, I like that  

2 hours ago, bc said:

  Love to see all the new posts & thanks for the kind words guys!

Sorta weird that there are only 178 PHM issues - but somehow I have accumulated a little over 300 of them (almost 2 sets worth). There's 1 fully packed short box of inclusive raws and 4 full short boxes of Vault-worthy slabs (at about 30 slabs per box, that's about 120 slabbed copies done). I still pick up more at conventions as well (1Cool often does advanced scouting for me  )

Here's a few from the Vault for a Friday

Gotta get back to work - recently got involved in a new tech startup opportunity. Have a great weekend all!

-bc

 

On 5/24/2020 at 12:06 PM, Frisco Larson said:

Holy cow! What a gorgeous copy!  

22 hours ago, Robot Man said:

I’m of the belief that most big shows this year are toast one way or another. Hard pill to swallow but probably inevitable. 

I seriously doubt many of the larger dealers of vintage comics will be putting out the money or traveling to these shows. As a serious collector, I want to see a large group of good dealers. I doubt I will. That and even the slightest chance of getting this virus without a hazmat suit really makes for a less than pleasurable experience. 

As a seller of comics and vintage toys and collectibles, I have written off setting up at any, especially indoor shows. Probably wouldn’t be worth my time with this virus floating around and an extremely depressed economy. 

Those who feel different are welcome to it. I just don’t think it makes any sense. 

 

Yeah, I don't see it, either. Rosemont would have to abide by the State of Illinois reopening phases. Phase 4 allows for gatherings of 50 people or fewer, assuming Rosemont meets the criteria by August

https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-phase-4?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=SpurrierIllinois_Governers_Office

I would be stunned if we're at Phase 5 by the end of August

5 minutes ago, Frisco Larson said:

Ooooooo, I like that copy!!! Pedigree to boot!!! 

8 minutes ago, Frisco Larson said:

A rough one, but it still reads just fine  

I had one of these 

I'm living vicariously through you all. Please keep posting 

To all my PHM guys, you make this pandemic bearable. Kudos to you all 

2 hours ago, DR.X said:

some lousy pics with flash. LOL some 7's from heaven

Tim, those are awesome! 

Wonderful run of JIM 

1 hour ago, mysterio said:

I've been good, but did buy a bit outside my usual focus last night. But if a black cover by Everett from 1957 in 6.0 isn't worth $121 then I don't know what is.

That's a darn nice looking 6.0

Congrats! 

1 hour ago, mysterio said:

He's an awesome guest. Be prepared to stand in his line because he really takes his time with each person and tells a lot of stories. Very entertaining when you get close enough to hear the stories, but it will take some time.

I'm hoping that everything calms down enough to where the show will happen. If this is one of the first big shows of the year it might end up being more like the days of yore.

I was just thinking about that this morning. Hopefully the con will take place, and all resources are thrown into the show to make it spectacular again 

Would love to meet Steranko 

Apparently I was the last person to nominate Lighthouse for the PL. Since he made good on what was owed at the time, I think he should be removed from the list after almost 12 years 

Who's next?

https://www.wwcomics.com/comicdetail.asp?Product_ID=NyokatheJungleGirl_65_90231

Someone may want to jump on this

https://www.wwcomics.com/comicdetail.asp?Product_ID=NyokatheJungleGirl_40_69627

9 hours ago, mysterio said:

Any word on dates for 2020?

Aug 20-23

6 minutes ago, comicquant said:

Did Muchin's books get stolen during the show or after hours?  These thieves are getting ballsier every show because his setup seems like it would deter a thief right away.  

During, from what I understand 

5 hours ago, Robot Man said:

This has gotton to be a problem of epic proportions. I’m not surprised with what books are bringing these days. 

Worse than “feeling like carp” Hector. More like cutting out your heart and stomping on it. 

A question I always ask myself though, How does this happen especially on big keys like a Spidey #1? I know dealers are busy and distracted but shouldn’t books like this be kept in a case or a place where no one but the dealer can access them? 

When I do shows, I have my best books back where no one but me can get to them. I like a table against the wall in the middle where no one can get into. 

Not that I ever have many books like that for sale but if I do, I bring a heavy locked display case and watch them like a hawk. I know I have had books lifted from my boxes and have caught several thieves over the years. But nothing that would kill me if they disappeared. 

Just sickening and so bad for the hobby...

The lack of visible security was an issue brought up by another dealer. Needless to say, this is something that will be strongly expressed to the folks at Wizard

Thanks to everyone that showed up and made it a memorable evening 

P.S. Greggy is a dork