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I'll echo AJD's recommendation - "Marvels" is a particularly rewarding read if one is familiar with the Marvel Universe from Fantastic Four #1 through to the beginning of the Bronze Age. Terrific Alex Ross art, too. As to early silver age Marvel annuals, I like to think of them as the prototype for later "event" mini series/title arcs. FF Annual #3, the wedding of Reed and Sue was a milestone that changed the MU - then years down the track, Secret Wars performs a similar function - albeit with a lot more sizzle than steak.

Another Oz book "Terry Lee and the Secret Agents #14".

Weird thing is that there is an Australian "Sir Falcon" #1 on display.

I'd also be betting that's a grown up Annie with her dog, Sandy . . .

More wonderful E.C. stuff, this time from the fabulous pen of Graham Ingles. I just wish the production i.e. printing processes were a bit "sharper".

Another great report Lewis - and I am so pleased to qualify as a Methuselah - NOT. First Green Goblin is ASM #14.

I love EC's, and here's a couple of observations regarding this page. Mum and Dad have twin beds. How very, very fifties. The Doc's observation: "I'm afraid it's polio Ken. There's been an epidemic . . . not very widespread so you may not have heard!" What? I think the Doc needs to look up the definition of "epidemic"

Fantastic ! As a fellow run collector, I salute you Now comes the obvious question. What's the next target?

"A Visit with the Fantastic Four". I like this as it is one of the classic comics (pioneered by Marvel) that breaks the "fourth wall". It makes me believe the FF are "grounded" in a somewhat "realer" world than their DC cousins. "Impossible Man"? Always thought that this was Marvel's Mxyzptlk (can't believe I can spell that without looking it up ) and Batmite. I did like that Byrne explored how powerful this character could be.

The copy for sale lacks the (red) silhouetted buildings that the original has, bottom left hand corner (front cover, obviously). Famous First Edition reprints have that detail. No idea what this is - except that it is not the real deal.

I saw this too - but the explanatory blurb reckoned it was an (illegal) poster of Scrooge placed over the (legitimate) poster of a French Presidential candidate. Pretty neatly done IMHO.

Hmmm. No one stopped by to help yet? https://www.comics.org/ is a pretty good resource - it'll give the source of a (reprinted) story or conversely indicate when and where a story has been reprinted. For a little more in depth info, https://ausreprints.net/ has a lot more detail on the history of the various reprint publishers in Oz. Anything in particular you're after in terms of information?

Well, consider me somewhat edumacated in matters Cole. I did not know of his practice of painting on a black canvas. The result now makes sense, though I maintain my right to consider it a confused and therefore poor cover

Here's an example of an interesting cover ruined by poor colouring. The human figure top left is lost in the weird red sky colour and the "pterodactyl" is similarly disguised by the dark cliff face behind it. Did Cole do his own colouring, or was it left to the back office boys and girls?

This is the one that says it all for mine . . . Another fun report Lewis!!! <--- The good one

DKR was released in 1986 and was a big hit. Ronin was released in 1987 and got a warm if not rapturous reception.

Andrew, don't you think the Jo-Jo cover is a locally drawn offering? I've had a look at GCD and can't see anything resembling this there. As you'd be aware, Oz editors of furrin' reprint books were even less inclined to have any "attention to detail" than their US doppelgangers. Anyway, for mine the critter looks like a cross between a musk ox and a lion. Given the musk ox is an Arctic inhabitant, the hybrid is, ummm, unlikely.

Now that is interesting. I had always assumed the kits were a by-product of the 1960's Batmania rather than an outlier before the wave hit. And I'll give you a +1 on the difficulties in coming to terms with the New Boards . . .

Does this Graphic Novel actually touch on the ruins (or otherwise) of Persepolis? I am going to say no, the title is just an euphemism for lost pride, glory and the wish for an earlier, "better" state . . . Prove me wrong.

Another great report, Lewis. These are the kind of shows I'd like to attend - aged fanboys reminiscing about the comics they use to have, complaining about the prices nowadays and bellyaching about the lack of respect from the younger collectors. Ahhh!! It's just like being there! Just kidding. A pleasure as ever

Certainly child-like . . .

Firefox + AdblockPlus = Blissful ignorance. May have to add the offending item "manually"

Black and White interiors I assume. I am guessing the cover was locally done, rather than a reprint, correct?

The Ten Rarest Fiction House Comics (Maybe) By Barry Sandoval, Heritage Auctions See below for how we arrived at this list, but let's jump right in: 10. Jumbo Comics #8 (June/July 1939) We've only offered three copies ever. A 1939 World's Fair cover makes this desirable. Gerber gave issue #8 a scarcity rating of 7, but that seems to be on the low side! 9. Jumbo Comics #33 (November 1941) The copy in the bound volume shown here is the only one Heritage has ever sold. 8. Jumbo Comics #3 (November 1938) The top Guide price of $6,800 has not done much to bring copies out of the woodwork. With the exception of the Mile High copy, we haven't seen one better than G/VG. 7. Jumbo Comics #4 (December 1938) There's a good reason why the G/VG copy shown here sold for quadruple Guide. The book is a Gerber "8." 6. Jumbo Comics #27 (May 1941) CGC has graded just two copies of this one. 5. The Spirit #5 Heritage has sold just two copies of this one ever, and we've never seen one in high grade. 4. Jumbo Comics #36 (February 1942) We sold a Fair copy once ... once. CGC has only certified two copies to date (many thanks to dealer Dave Reynolds for permission to use his scan). 3. Rangers Comics #2 A Gerber "8." Heritage has sold only one copy in our history. 2. Jumbo Comics #5 (January 1939) A Good-minus 1.8 is the best copy we have ever offered. 1. Jumbo Comics #7 (April 1939) A Gerber "10." Other than the Mile High copy, the best copy Heritage has offered is a FR/GD. Only comics with a 9.2 Overstreet value of $600 or above were considered for this list. Also considered were how many unrestored copies we have sold and how difficult the issue is to find in collectible condition. Note that no professional statisticians were consulted, and this is for entertainment purposes only!

Yes, however the Youtube link is a dud in the post. Might see if it's still on line. Still there: