Depends what you mean by "background mechanical devices' but Kirby machines surrounded by the strategically placed "crackle" are among the sweetest things from the Silver Age
And talking about sweet things...
The hunt is coming to a close, here are some of my recent ASM purchases
Completing the series is now just two issues away ...#14 & #20
two issues and...... Champagne !!
Congrats
I just finished my ASM run (from #1 to the current issue) and I will probably upgrade a few of the books that I would like in a higher grade.
I'm only collecting from #1 to #500....I gave up around #490, but decided to go up to #500, because it's such a nice round number
If all goes well, I should complete the series by the end of the month
Where did you pick-up your single digit books (e.g. ebay, board, LCS)? Do you have an AF15 yet? I have 14 to go including 1-10 and AF15. Best of luck!