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Very nice Andrew. Seems a really nice book for a 7.5 - back cover troubles? Now, what made you "want" this one?

A gorgeous book. A rare find in that condition and a wonderful acquisition.

That is VERY cool.Can you tell me more about it? Thanks in advance, Jimmers Fantastic, was a weekly comic that reprinted Marvel comics in the late 60,s, I think 3 annuals came out, 68,69 and 70. They are pretty common in the UK, but very hard to find in nice shape. Nice copy. Here is the first issue of the weekly series, in all its spine taped, cover written and stamped glory:

i request that the mods delete any references to australians as "aussies." that shortening of their ethnic name is a slur, even if they're too thick-skulled to realize it. i say it's time for yet another great moment of change. Wait a minute. I resemble those remarks This is a great thread. These comics were a product of, and reflective of the time they were produced. No one here is endorsing that outlook now, but it "is what it was". I just wish I had something to contribute.

Well, being able to see the whole cover is a pleasant surprise. (thumbs u Why was this book shipped out here so long ago? I have no idea. WWII put an end to funny book importation here for a very long time, then import restrictions were only really lifted in the early sixties. Until the real deals arrived, we put up with black and white reprints. The thing that puzzles me is that this ad had to have been pasted in manually. What a tedious exercise. Maybe the low availability of this MMM in North America is attributable to the export of a large chunk of the print run? P.S. (for AJD) HP sauce stands for Houses of Parliament. Any other condiment currently puzzling you?

Thanks for the NYT review, TB. Boy, they don't write 'em like that anymore - nailing the problems that the flick has without in any way detracting from it. Nugent's observations regarding the problems of animating "real" people stand today. Real people cannot "squash and stretch" as animated characters must. This, in part, explains why actors like Jim Carrey and Bob Hoskins are cast in films that largely involve animation. As for your MM's, I am green. I have but one, obtained many years ago with a singular peculiarity. I have posted this one before. The inside back cover has a "local" i.e. Australian ad pasted . What's underneath?

Cool? Well, I suppose that's what the fellow inmates would say within earshot. It's what gets whispered amongst them in the exercise yard, absent you, that is usually the candid assessment of your hobby. Very nice book, Andrew. I'll take PLOD 4.0's like this one all day long.

Very nice book, though I wonder why the Germans are fighting under the Rising Sun flag? Now, will you be cracking out this GA goodness?

What is it about Dentists and comic books?

Long trip out here, but when books are packed as well as Jason allows, no problems. Grading, pricing,communication, shipping - Jbud ticks all the boxes (thumbs u Highest recommendation !!

Now THAT is a book that really speaks to me. Great cover.

My very first thought as well!! (thumbs u

Last things first, Andrew. Lovely WDC & S #71. I wonder whether the violin's "f" holes being repeated in Donald's beak escaped some readers? Now, you should have elaborated regarding the attractions of Duck reprints in Oz. Primarily, they were reprinted on far better paper stock than the originals. It was (and remains) white for the vast majority of surviving books and has a definite"slickness" that the Dell/Gold Keys do not. The only production down side was that the covers were printed on the same stock i.e very thin. Unlike the majority of comics printed here, they are full colour cover-to-cover. There are no ads whatsoever. No house ads, nothing. I actually like ads in funny books (just me) but these reprints have none at all. AJD, have I covered it?

These are great, the language is so redolent of the times, but is this one the earliest Paratrooper cover?

Perfect book for Sig Series. Cheap and appropriate.

Lovely book Andrew, and as I have said before, a great "theme" to collect. Any idea how many more are out there that you need?

A pretty good copy of some Charlton Ditko goodness:

I'm really not that impatient. Really

Lindsay's output also included an Australian children's book classic: The Magic Pudding . I am certain that if the chronologies had aligned, (and the pay was appropriate) he would have been a comic book artist. Here's the frontispiece:

I would love one of these, just for the "voice of Mr Ed" connection.

Nice catch, Andrew. I like these "books" but have very few. They are relatively cheap, but I have never seen any older ones in what could be termed "high grade". I think their peak circulation was before the arrival of competition - i.e. US imports. I was offered a large collection a while back, but declined without any discussion of price. One just cannot collect everything . . .

The soft cover Gladstone Carl Barks Library in Color volumes were shrinkwrapped with a trading card in each one. I'll shoot you the duplicates I have in the mail - then there'll be no excuse for further ignorance. I am not worthy. And thanks for the link (thumbs u

OK Andrew, I've got a few old cards myself but I have never heard of these. Can you enlighten this unworthy one, please?

Excellent copy as usual. Re: the above. The Spider could have really used that platinum badge! What's interesting to me reading this is the variations we have in the pulp heroes and the similarities. The Phantom Detective, The Spider, The Shadow, G-8, The Avenger and Doc Savage are ALL boringly master of disguises ... but they vary wildly in their relationship with law enforcement: 1) The Phantom Detective works closely with the law 2) The Spider is as Wentworth is friends with the commissioner but the law is always trying to apprehend him causing more hassle when he is solving crimes 3) The Shadow works in ways that will reveal the criminals to the law and while in early stories, the law is after the Shadow, soon the law starts to realize how much more they get done thanks to the Shadow 4) Doc Savage has a hilarious dis-regard for the authorities forces themselves but a true sense of justice 5) G-8: does not apply 6) The Avenger has I'd say a relationship similar to that of the countless private detective of the past 30 years of TV. These differences are what make each pulp hero interesting and worth checking out until you find who you like best. Here's a Phantom Detective. IIRC, that's my only issue - Good analysis. You're right about Doc Savage regarding the "authorities" as more hindrance than help Red-Hot Favourite?

Cross-posted in "What's New In Your Collection" in CG, but there is a more discerning crowd here: