mr.schomburg

Weds. is Timely night right? Didn't know this had Resto, Bummer! Can't for the life of me find the CT, but hey its still a Cap 5!

Richard, all I can say is Wow! I am almost ashamed to post these, but not enough not to. Just in from Grader!

You started it Great books everyone I did didn't I, I am such a trouble maker!

Guys, Guys, while this information is fantastic, I can't help but think.....Where are the Timely posts? Lets move it along, and post some pics.

BZ, once again amazing MMC's. You have really given me and others a treat the last couple of months, and the last week....Wow! On a side note, can someone please tell me why a boy who can FLAME ON! can be held down by mere hemp ropes staked to the ground, or any number of other ways Toro was held, tied, bound, gaged and Sodomi...oh.. can't say that. Well whatever the reason is, can someone enlighten me...other than Scott, I don't want to feel stupid later! Just kidding!

Cool!! Is that the copy I owned for a day or two back in the mid 90's? Maybe? I got this in trade from Dan Greenhalgh in '95 or so. I think many folks had a go with it before it finally found a home. Nobody wanted it because, at some point, it was determined that the cover was cleaned and therefore worthless. Then it was like a hot potato! I just don't understand that mentality now, but for a while many of us bought into it. Yeah I can understand how cleaning a cover properly so the quality of the book stays good for another 60-100yrs is bad. Otherwise the foxing(mold) might actually do some damage. (sarcasim)

cleaned and pressed, like a 3 piece armani... (sorry, can't help myself) gator Its nicer than a Hot Tub full of strippers. Which is pretty nice, if I can remember that far back into my single days.

Holy Grail Mr. B, Very Nice, very nice, PLOD and all, I'll take it! It looks much nicer than the most of the 8.0, like two grades better. Looks nicer than 9.0's, and for what its worth I would take this copy all day long at the same price as the recent 8.0 which have sold. Even with the pressing and cleaning, its all good. Oh, and the Subby is a beaut as well. paul

While it is certainly true that Bang's books are incredible. I couldn't help but notice, some signs of possible new damage, and if you look at these three books, the beginnings of a uniform spine roll. Perhaps they are all stacked together? Backing boards alone would help prevent this from happening. We care about the books and Bang, so that is why were are trying toi help him out a bit. Hey Bill, Nothing a quick pressing couldn't remove! Ha Ha Flame War on!

I just love that word "Minty" Sounds good next to GA Books "Minty" Maybe add a Fresh to the end "MInty Fresh", yeah, I like it "Minty Fresh"

Bangz, Once again, such awsome examples, MINTY!

Wow BZ, just amazing, both issues. Just purchased a 21, and 31 of MMC from a fellow boardie, can't wait to have in my hands. They are not anywhere close to these beauties, but I am happy to have them. Two great cover examples of the run. Dang, your books are pretty.....I would be hard pressed to add or recommend anyother storage then you currently use as it is def. working. Paul

[ I've always kept my collection in a darkened room in the lower level of the house where the temperature year round is in the 60's. Am I overlooking something? I wonder because a large part of my collection I've had for over 30 years and it seems to be doing OK thus far. and I would say its working great. I have to say just one thing, rebagging these gems, at least the real high dollar ones, my just keep them from getting a crease or ding which at time of sale could be 30K or even more. Ultimately its up to you, and as I said, your collection is amazing and perserved very well. paul

Yeah, I hate that. I also know exactly what you are talking about. That clingy friction seems to go away after a couple of years, but for sure it is an issue with me as well. You have to admit that they look amazing for viewing your comic in.

I don't know for sure if Mylar is the end all for perserving comics, but I can say this. When I stopped collecting in around 1987 I had bagged and boarded my whole collection and placed them in comic boxes. The comics that were in Mylar snugs or mylites(the original flimsy ones 1 mil) as opposed to standard poly bags and boards did retain more gloss and extreamly white pages. This was across the board after 15 yrs of storage, the big thing was page quality, the poly bagged comics had more of off-white to white page look, and the mylar books had stunning fresh printed white pages. Of course I don't know if this means anything. Looking at BZ's books make me wonder, they seem to have extreamly high gloss with almost no color loss or any at all. I can say that the mylars do add a stiffness to the comic which enables it to remain crease free easier. I really prefer the Mylite 2's with Full backs. They provide a wide range of sizes, and give extreamly good viewing quality. On top of that the are extreamly stiff with the full back and another half back can be added to provide a more solid holder. The closable flap also keeps dust out and deters pests. One of the items I like best is that they still remain plyable enough to make comic insertion easy and safer than conventional snuggs, but care should alway be taken when placing a comic in a bag. Oh, and one more thing, I have noticed that Mylar snugs the 4 mil version often scratch very easy and viewing is diminished over time. I have been using the Mylite 2's for about 4 years and have converted all of my collection over to them aside from graded books and at this time have seen no scratching issue and so viewing is clear and scratch free. The Gerber's did however have a spliting problem at first, but I have had none of these issues in the last several years. Paul

I don't know about universal standard, but I recommend Mylite 2's with full backs from E. Gerber products. You can get them anywhere or direct from Gerber. Paul

I for one have to say, thank you, thank you, thank you! I didn't see a #1...I am guessing you have one, but being the master of suspense(by the way, still waiting for your 3 to appear), you will most likely tease us for a while and then post it when we least expect it. Love the Timely's, just love them!

He has some books I want too! I suspect its that way with a few of the people on the boards. I don't know about guys like Richard, they go out find comics and temp us poor saps with their wares. The shear horror of it all. I mean offering good deals on good comics, imagine that. I just can't understand why he keeps selling at guide prices or close on these books, wouldn't it be better to charge tripple guide and let them sit on his web site for at least a year before some sap picks one up.

Wow, congrats Surfer! Pretty book. Yo Rich! You might have to find a better copy, surfers is gonna give yours a run for the money.

Da,ba,uh, mmm.. I am speachless. Incredible, well almost speachless. Paul