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I seem to remember seeing this photo in an article about comic conventions in an old monster magazine (Monsters and Heroes? Castle of Frankenstein?). So it might be from the late 1960's, and the kid's in costume for the convention. No clue where the picture is from, but what is the "plastic" thing on the kid's left hand? Something associated with the shield? Some sort of comic protection?

Now it wasn't all Stan Pitt and John Dixon artistically here in Oz's Golden Age. Here's an example by a mercifully anonymous (to me at least) artist -the cover to Silver Flash #16: Think the cover "lacks a little"? Strap yourself in, here comes an interior page - one of the better ones:

Here' an example (from Silver Starr #5) of Pitt's ability with the female form. Not the most "action oriented" of pages, but nice nonetheless. Following is that issue's cover:

Australia Day? No wonder I'm pissed happy. Couple of things to add here, as AJD has pointed out, John Ryan was a fan and collector who died way too young. Here is a newspaper article from September 1972 (I have posted it before) that has a picture as well as an article (replete with errors) on him and his collecting:

Peter, it is just possible to overthink things. I am shocked, shocked I say, that you of all people - an analyst -could possibly consider anything "overthought" . . .

Well that mission has been accomplished in efficient style, very early in the year, so what are you going to do now As an aside, the cover artists must have enjoyed dreaming up ever more bizarre and ironic "Duck" situations. Donald is a duck, so how come he needs an umbrella? Water rolls right off him, correct? It's a bit like those other covers where he and the nephews put on pants in order to go swimming. Hmm. This is beginning to form a theme

"40yearscollecting" and "adamstrange". Thank you very much. Your contributions are part of what makes this Board special I was not aware these were part of a pedigree. If only there was a book that outlined the known pedigrees . . . Seriously, I now wonder if the fellow who gave them to me knew what he was doing. Anyway, thanks for filling in a LOT of gaps

Awesome stuff Peter. I really like getting a snapshot of a previous time, like those subscription books. I have to wonder why they are still in their wrappers, especially since they spanned ten years...?? Why would they subscribe for so long and not even unwrap them? Anyway, that's your gain. And since you mentioned it, here's the Barks estate COA: I only wish it was in a CGC slab. Oh well. There it is From the look of the comics, I don't think they were removed until I came along - either that or he read and replaced them very carefully. Anyway, lots of questions likely to remain unanswered.

Did it have any sort of Certificate of Authenticity? I know AJD has a similar Barks Estate book and the COA was very, very nice - colour photo of CB and all. Anyway, a friend of mine just sent me these (for free ) , and I think they are neat. Subscription copies of Walt Disney Comics and Stories, with the original mailers, and all to the same subscriber. The "latest" one is almost 50 years old, so I don't think he'll mind if the address is visible: Here is a close up of one of the wrappers: And here is the oldest book (March 1956) temporarily released from its paper tomb: Anyone know/heard of Frank Blankis of Salida, Colorado ? What I find interesting is that the four books I have span almost 10 years. A long time to be subscribing to a "kiddie" book, regardless of how much Barksian goodness is contained. Maybe his son, (Frank Jr?) also had a subscription? Anyway, the books are beautiful, just dripping with colour, white paged and a few dings at the corners but really really pretty for a naked comic over 50 years old. And, before anyone asks I'll be leaving them in their subscription wrappers.

I'm getting an "untrusted site" warning on AJD's inducks links (I am using Firefox). Anyone else having a problem? Oh, and I didn't realise the Welsh were so fluent in Italian

Then I have a question, I bought a comic from someone here that has over 14,000 that was in Sept. He sent the cgc comic broken, I sent it back he said he would have it fixed and sent back. I have sent him a pm and he has not responded and has posted since I sent the pm. Should I nominate him for the list? This all started back in Sept. Yes (thumbs u To the OP, did the seller state he was going to get the book reholdered and return it to you? Is that what you mean when you say "fixed"? If this is the case, given the backlog at CGC, is it reasonable for him to be able to have accomplished this already? The non-communication bit is worrying, but is he in the hurricane affected area of the U.S.?

Very nice. I hope it wasn't too expensive

(back at March 15 2007) Now, this only means that an Action 1 was not in the "large" acquisition of 1973. He may have added one later. What does it matter though? No one has every book, but I appreciate that BangZoom bought comics at the "top of the market" rate way back when, held on to them and is sharing them with us now. Anyway, here's an opportunity to toast a "true collector". Here's to you BZ

Mike, I never get tired of looking at your books. Very pretty.

Very nice, Andrew. How very helpful of an earlier owner to let us know what year it was published on the cover

The following has often been nominated as a Stan Lee cameo:

Now this is terrific. Any chance of incorporating one of those repro Shakespeare busts (and switching) to open the secret door in order that it that further echoes the old Batman TV show? Great room.

Great books AJD and that FC 12 is further proof (if any was needed) that Jack Davis can draw anything. Kudos.

How did I miss this? Wow!!

I rarely see these mags posted, but IMHO these are rather key books for reasons that go beyond the comics within. Yes, they kicked off the "British Invasion" and sure got Alan Moore on the map, but every time I see a group of protesters (Anonymous, Occupy, Wikileaks etc) there will always be a few "Guy Fawkes" masks present - and the "V for Vendetta" strip introduced that design via illustrator David Lloyd. It is rather ironic that each and every one of the masks sold generates a fee for the current rights holder, Time-Warner. Lloyd and Moore get nothing according to Wiki. I still need a few more of these to complete the run (another 7 of 26) but I am so surprised (and relieved ) that these do not command higher prices. Anyway, a few group shots and a scan of #11 that features the aforementioned mask.

eh happens with an Ipad from time to time I immediately flashed on the "Big Bang Theory" episode with Sheldon's eponymous crew. That said, good looking piece (thumbs u

Here's the latest upgrade to my run. That old in that condition I have to

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It's OK. I understand.