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Good stuff as usual Withnail. Around these here parts Jeri Ryan's character was known as "44 of D". I'll see myself out . . .

The son sure can draw, but as soon as I saw his father's work here I thought William Hogarth as the poses, and especially the caricature-like faces, echo Hogarth's A Rake's Progress, A Harlot's Progress, Gin Lane etc. I freely admit I had not seen works by either Matania before. Thanks for continuing to edumacate me.

He has a certain panache . . .

Nice find. Just be a little careful with the early Australian Phantom issues, as the first 22 (and counting) have been reprinted and it wasn't until the fourth issue reprint that a small notation alongside the masthead stated "Replica Edition" and then really obvious flags were put on the cover that scream "I am a reprint" - the addition of a barcode - from issue six - that further makes it clear. The first five, however, regularly turn up on eBay purporting to be original. Unlike Famous First Editions from DC, the measurements are identical to the originals. Here's a link to the GCD page. Caveat Emptor. Were there any Ravens?

He's been MIA for a while now, but this just screams for @chromium

I suspected the thing had that capability (mine does, though it's a Brother brand). I was also too lazy to investigate same. I look forward to revised "Headers".

Gawd I love these reports and boy do I wish I were there. Does Gene have a "web" presence?

No. I had no such concerns with the Doc Strange story, again the first time I had encountered the character. I did, however, much prefer that story.I liked the Ditko art, found the dialogue interesting and just thought the pacing of the yarn was "better". Of course, my eight year old self was not quite able to explain why I liked it in those terms. Then I would have just thought it was a much gooder story.

I too have a soft spot for the character. "Strange Tales" 124 was one of the first Marvels I read as a kid - and the first time I had seen any of the Fantastic Four. The thing that struck me about the story - and has stuck with me since - is the idiotic plot point of Thing, pinned to a wall by the Trapster's glue, struggling to break free, until Torch sagely advises "Don't try to break the paste, Ben, pull out the wall!" Thus instructed, Ben does just that. The stupidity of this is that even as an eight year old I understood that the force he was applying to "break the paste" was exactly the same force required to bust the wall. That I continued to read Marvels after this is something of a mystery.

"Lil Genius, Gorgos Revenge, Kongas Revenge" Really? Apostrophe Man is very disappointed.

Cognizant the fact that these comics have a paper cover, albeit in colour, this book is in astonishing condition, and the price makes it all the sweeter. Well Done.

What a bummer. I agree that it is kind of pointless seeking a refund, but I'd still let Heritage know what's happened, if only so they feel obligated to re-check the grades of books offered. It would seem in this case they simply looked at the COA and said "that'll do" and cheerfully listed it.

You first It's been a great read, and has managed to remind me of some personal "adventures" as well. Kudos

This has turned into a favourite thread I'm a long time collector about your vintage Frank, I have some stories (don't we all?) but I don't want to interrupt this delightful narrative. Please, carry on!

Aren't those Schomburg air brushed covers lovely? You have a gorgeous copy (disclaimer: I have none). Deconstruction coming. A crater (and on this planet they are either volcanic or meteorite caused) has "burned out ages ago". I lean towards volcanic. Exposed to the elements "for ages" it still maintains a lot of "soft ash" to cushion the fall. Seems unlikely, what with all the rain, wind and compaction over the "ages". Oh well. Next, it might be just me, but if I saw tunnels leading from a natural crater, my immediate thought would be "manufactured". Good to see it only took Tygra a panel and the observation they were dug to work that out. Lastly, Terry is not just crash hot at identifying ancient cultures, he really can see around corners! Great book, Andrew - I hope the rest of the stories measure up.

Highly Recommended:

In order to save other boardies the necessary search, the comic is Combat Kelly #9 Happy to help.

If GCD is to be believed, there will be plenty of disappointment (and confusion) to go around.

Yes, he wrote the first text book regarding coprolites - "What Turd is That?"

I'm a fan - and this combines two of my favourite things:

First up, welcome back. Secondly to me for the Wheelahan assessment. Not a guess though Thirdly, what a great little filler is this "Space Hawk" . A cursory look made me think "boy, that character lower left is really badly rendered". Then the narrative revealed it is not just a dwarf but a queer dwarf. Boom-tish and cue @Get Marwood & I Are Not Dead Fourthly, still waiting on the UK mystery book?

If you have a bit of time to kill, Jeff Dunham's (yes, the ventriloquist/comedian) Youtube of he and friend tooling around in one of his Batmobiles is fun. Holy Batmobile!

The nine page yarns were so frustrating - especially as there were multi-month sagas going on in Amazing Spider-Man and Fantastic Four at about the same time. Oh, and you do realise that Adam Austin is/was Gene Colan "Kirby men-in-green-hats"

Wasn't this given to the US in acknowledgement of the effort to rescue and relocate the Abu Simbel temple complex? If so, this would seem to be a case of the Egyptians having very long memories (why wouldn't they, of all people) and a twist on the old retail disclaimer "you break it, you bought it".

Not to mention shifting and flipping a lions head. I think the artist here, pressed for time and talent, has mistakenly interpreted the original illustration. In the original, Kaanga's right hand is clearly grasping the tusk, with his fingers OVER the top and his thumb beneath. Mr artist has not paid a lot of attention and thought his hand is grasping the tusk, fingers beneath, thumb on top, making the thing even more awkward.