Electron

Just posted this in the MLJ thread and realized that it needs to be here as well. Zip 30 splash.

13 hours ago, path4play said:

Oh man, another on my want list?!?

 

I see a little uncertainty here. Maybe the splash page will help cement it on the want list.

On 6/29/2017 at 8:38 PM, Johnny545 said:

Thank you, great avatar by the way.  Motivating me to take a pic of my Hit 7.

I'd love to see your Hit 7 if you get the time to post it. It's easily one of my favorite books.

1 hour ago, Frisco Larson said:

This book was a certified blue 9.2 w pages before I bought it. It was cracked out, called a 9.4 & sold to me. I (and Russ) enjoyed carefully thumbing it for a few years. I submitted it at the Chicago C2E2 show for grading WITHOUT it being pressed and you can see, it's still a blue 9.2 w. Kinda proves that you CAN (carefully) enjoy high grade copies without damaging them  Once again, sorry about the less-than-great pic.

Another beauty! Enjoyed every minute of thumbing that one up raw. Pages as white as the driven snow..

4 minutes ago, MrBedrock said:

I love the pop they make when they open.

That's what I'm talking about!

1 hour ago, Frisco Larson said:

Recently back from CGC, just a straight re-holder job. LOVE the new holder. All New 8 6.5 c/ow

Killer book Jimmy! Though Jon Berk had the cover art, your copy of the book is nicer than his. I'd say that speaks volumes as to how hard it is to find in nice shape. Well done my friend.

28 minutes ago, Frisco Larson said:

These days Steve, it hardly makes a difference anymore. Let's be straight here, a tiny dot of glue shouldn't get your book pistol-whipped!!! Restoration has "mostly" gotten it's unfair stigma due to people not knowing the book they are buying has restoration at the time of purchase. They tend to find out later & feel ripped-off. I'd buy this Larson Jungle in as fast a time as I can log onto Paypal & send you payment if we agreed on a price (& if it was actually, you know, for SALE) It's been said that ignorance is bliss ..... maybe ...... unless it damages a hobby that I love, then it's just uninformed individuals, poisoning something they can't either understand or appreciate. Sorry for the 2 cents brother, LOVE this book!!!

I agree. That's a wonderful copy I'd be proud to own! I've never cared for the purple label of death moniker. It paints with a broad brush implying that all restored books are the same, and bad for collectors.  I find just the opposite is true with me. Restored books offer a great deal of bang for the buck,particularly the slightly restored variety. As a collector first, investor a distant second, books like Steve's Larson here often offer the chance to own a stunning example at a fraction of the blue label price. Now obviously blue label books are the best investment if that's your game,but restored books are still highly collectible,and the stigma is fading.  Just check the Berk auction results if in doubt as to the value of purple these days...

1 hour ago, Johnny545 said:

Need a better photos of this one:

Photo looks just fine to me. Gorgeous copy! I love the later Zips with Black Jack, Steel Sterling and the Web the most. They remind me of the block of Adventures that have Sandman, Hourman and Starman. So much great stuff in those pages.

3 hours ago, Sqeggs said:

Tremendous pickup.  

Thanks! I'm very excited to get that one in my collection.

21 minutes ago, sacentaur said:

Bob Montana cover, origin of the Web, Pennsylvania copy:

Another one knocked out of the park!! What a funny book..

5 minutes ago, october said:

Picked this up recently. Copies are dirt cheap, and I really don't understand why. The cover is insane. 

Wonderful book, and very nice copy too. Perhaps if Schomburg drew the cover it would command much more in the marketplace.

On 6/9/2017 at 7:00 PM, sacentaur said:

A fine (/very fine) job by CGC, this is the Detroit Trolley copy (an OO pedigree that they do not recognize).

Wow, what a stunning copy! Just an impossible book to find in nice shape. As I'm sure you know,the Church is only a 7.5 and highest on the census. Congrats Steve.

10 minutes ago, G.A.tor said:

Shhhhh!

It's ok,my run is complete...oh wait..you mean for you..

16 hours ago, G.A.tor said:

You outbid me on this one! Well done

Thanks pal. Apparently I outbid Richard as well. Now I'm starting to understand why it was so difficult to win anything cool..

5 hours ago, Johnny545 said:

Is there a better headlights cover? For me, maybe Spellbound 20 tops it.

No. 

Full disclosure, Zip might be my favorite run on any given day, and certainly my favorite MLJ title.

Church Fox books were the main course from my view!

1 hour ago, gino2paulus2 said:

ALL TIME!!!!!!!!

 That book is so hard to find in nice shape,and yours looks marvelous! Congrats!

5 hours ago, RareHighGrade said:

Sorry lpsunspot, but this was the one book in the auction I was most determined to win.  In decades of collecting Fox books, I had never even seen a copy before Jon's became available.  And something about the cover called to me like a siren.  I forgive you for driving the price up.  

 

Stunningly rare and beautiful. I think this was one of the coolest Fox books in the auction.Well,maybe the Fantastic 3 was a touch cooler..  I used to own a low grade copy and foolishly dreamed of upgrading,but never saw another until this one. Congratulations.

On 6/16/2017 at 7:58 PM, Straw-Man said:

in light of what i expect the wonderworlds to do after the mystery men explosion, figured i better use some of this warchest.  this is one of my favorite covers of the g.a.

Yes sir, that is a very cool funny book. Congrats Billy!

On 6/16/2017 at 11:58 AM, Frisco Larson said:

Day 4

And two sweet Larsons..way to go my friend!

On 6/16/2017 at 11:57 AM, Frisco Larson said:

Days 1 & 2 ..... nuthin'

Day 3

Two cool Centaurs. Love that Joe Simon cover on v3#1. Congrats Jimmy!

Astonishing 4 2.5 GD+ OW/W  $275.00

Solid low grade copy. No restoration or tape. Has a spine roll,but the cover and centerfold are still attached. Nice cover colors and gloss for a low grade copy.