Frisco Larson

This had been a perennial on my want list for a loooong time

 

 

A great book and a great cover. I like the fact that, somewhere in its history, some young man could probably not stand the bare-chested, no-cleavage cover and added a little pencil line.

I bet Scrooge did it

My First post to the boards has to be to the Timely thread! Some of you know me from ebay as mdktkd and I collect Barks, Timely's, Amazing Spider-Man, and Daredevil (1964).

 

The USA #9 was origionally in a PGX unrestored 5.0 holder and I broke it out to read it. Which is more likely: PGX missed the reinforcement or CGC is wrong?

 

Oh well, I have some raw Captain Americas and USA Comics I'll post later.

Welcome to the boards (thumbs u What a fine batch to start off with

I know I posted an image of this when the deal was secured, but here is a better image of it, if for no other reason it is in hand!

 

There is a note on the back about who inked it and it doesn't jive with GCD. Penciler is Paul Reinman, inker begins with a Ko.... Can't make out the handwriting

 

LOVE this page from All-American #55, January 1944!

 

 

Billbo, I purchased the artwork directly from the buyer who got it from Chet Kozlak himself. I still have the catalog from the collection and it states this about Kozlak: "Chester Kozlak illustrated various adventures of D.C. characters from 1942-1947 - Flash, Green Lantern, Atom, Wildcat, Hawkman and Justice Society. To assist in his illustrating duties, Chet was often given comic books, tear sheets and art to use as character guidelines." That is why the collection contained art from such D.C. legends as Jack Burnley, Joe Kubert, Sheldon Moldoff, H.G. Peters, Irwin Hasen, Paul Reinman, Hal Sherman, Mart Nodell, Hibbard, Blummer, Young, Mayer and Kozlak himself. Enjoy the artwork pal, you were about the only person I'd sell it to

 

 

The next time I go to Chicago, I'll try to remember to bring the catalog to show ya the OTHER artwork found in the collection. You've got two pieces of it so far Billbo!! Not too bad for a guy who wasn't interested when the collection surfaced.

I will acquire them all

I may actually know where a few others are. I think I know someone who has a page from the same All American #55 (page 8) and I believe a different collector has the Peters page from Sensation #76, as well as the Sheldon Mayer Scribbly page from All American #4, which is one page gag story. However, I believe that NONE of the aformentioned pages are currently for sale. Now that works in your favor, because you've got plenty of time to assemble a cash stash and could have me inquire at your leisure. Something to think about ....

Here's a recent purchase that I don't think I've posted yet. While it may not be for everybody, it's still a high grade Timely #1 and census topper.

 

 

You're a Wacky Duck. But a higher grade WD than that one

Coming from a tough grader like YOU Billbo, not on land or under the sea, have I been paid a higher compliment

I know I posted an image of this when the deal was secured, but here is a better image of it, if for no other reason it is in hand!

 

There is a note on the back about who inked it and it doesn't jive with GCD. Penciler is Paul Reinman, inker begins with a Ko.... Can't make out the handwriting

 

LOVE this page from All-American #55, January 1944!

 

 

Billbo, I purchased the artwork directly from the buyer who got it from Chet Kozlak himself. I still have the catalog from the collection and it states this about Kozlak: "Chester Kozlak illustrated various adventures of D.C. characters from 1942-1947 - Flash, Green Lantern, Atom, Wildcat, Hawkman and Justice Society. To assist in his illustrating duties, Chet was often given comic books, tear sheets and art to use as character guidelines." That is why the collection contained art from such D.C. legends as Jack Burnley, Joe Kubert, Sheldon Moldoff, H.G. Peters, Irwin Hasen, Paul Reinman, Hal Sherman, Mart Nodell, Hibbard, Blummer, Young, Mayer and Kozlak himself. Enjoy the artwork pal, you were about the only person I'd sell it to

 

The next time I go to Chicago, I'll try to remember to bring the catalog to show ya the OTHER artwork found in the collection. You've got two pieces of it so far Billbo!! Not too bad for a guy who wasn't interested when the collection surfaced.

 

Chet Kozlak.

 

Oh, I see someone figured it out. I can't believe you didn't know that Billbo Ya know, ya coulda asked the guy who sold it to ya

 

Here's a recent purchase that I don't think I've posted yet. While it may not be for everybody, it's still a high grade Timely #1 and census topper.

Hey .... I bought that Young Allies #2 Then Billy got it from me. It's the infamous CFO copy

 

fixed that for ya' jimmy! ain't that a beyotch?

 

You sure did Park .... you sure did

 

Just for that Billbo, I think you owe me a dollar

Hey .... I bought that Young Allies #2 Then Billy got it from me. It's the infamous CFO copy

 

fixed that for ya' jimmy! ain't that a beyotch?

You sure did Park .... you sure did

Many thanks for Silvers for working with me on this book. Has to be one of the toughest Timely's to track down:

 

GREAT grab Surfer!!! It's funny, this book was fairly easy to find in the mid 90's. I had a nice copy and saw plenty of other nice copies at shows. I've seen very few for sale in the last 10 years or so. Ok, who's sittin' on a big stack of 'em?? West ..... I'm lookin' at you brother

 

As usual Jimbo, your memory is impeccable.

 

Here is a shot of the display case by the cash register in my comic store from the mid 90's, and look what is sitting in it

 

 

Thanks Billbo, but I can't help but stare at what's sitting NEXT to it

Hey .... I bought that Young Allies #2 Then Billy got it from me. It's the famous CFO copy

Many thanks for Silvers for working with me on this book. Has to be one of the toughest Timely's to track down:

 

GREAT grab Surfer!!! It's funny, this book was fairly easy to find in the mid 90's. I had a nice copy and saw plenty of other nice copies at shows. I've seen very few for sale in the last 10 years or so. Ok, who's sittin' on a big stack of 'em?? West ..... I'm lookin' at you brother

 

As usual Jimbo, your memory is impeccable.

 

Here is a shot of the display case by the cash register in my comic store from the mid 90's, and look what is sitting in it

 

Thanks Billbo, but I can't help but stare at what's sitting NEXT to it

 

Chet Kozlak.

Oh, I see someone figured it out. I can't believe you didn't know that Billbo Ya know, ya coulda asked the guy who sold it to ya

Chet Kozlak.

I know I posted an image of this when the deal was secured, but here is a better image of it, if for no other reason it is in hand!

 

There is a note on the back about who inked it and it doesn't jive with GCD. Penciler is Paul Reinman, inker begins with a Ko.... Can't make out the handwriting

 

LOVE this page from All-American #55, January 1944!

 

Billbo, I purchased the artwork directly from the buyer who got it from Chet Kozlak himself. I still have the catalog from the collection and it states this about Kozlak: "Chester Kozlak illustrated various adventures of D.C. characters from 1942-1947 - Flash, Green Lantern, Atom, Wildcat, Hawkman and Justice Society. To assist in his illustrating duties, Chet was often given comic books, tear sheets and art to use as character guidelines." That is why the collection contained art from such D.C. legends as Jack Burnley, Joe Kubert, Sheldon Moldoff, H.G. Peters, Irwin Hasen, Paul Reinman, Hal Sherman, Mart Nodell, Hibbard, Blummer, Young, Mayer and Kozlak himself. Enjoy the artwork pal, you were about the only person I'd sell it to

Many thanks for Silvers for working with me on this book. Has to be one of the toughest Timely's to track down:

GREAT grab Surfer!!! It's funny, this book was fairly easy to find in the mid 90's. I had a nice copy and saw plenty of other nice copies at shows. I've seen very few for sale in the last 10 years or so. Ok, who's sittin' on a big stack of 'em?? West ..... I'm lookin' at you brother

Some cool books Bill. Here's a Timely/Atlas book I finally pulled the trigger on:

Killer copy!!! These books have some of THE best Everett artwork of his career. They're generally pretty tough in grade too.

ooooooohhhhhh.

 

wish i had an 8.0 that looked like that.

 

You do, but you graded them all 6.0

Maybe he'll get them graded

Since I find myself doing most of my posting under this thread, it is here that I'd like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

 

Same to you Jimbo

 

Thanks Billbo!! I hope you had a great Christmas (thumbs u

I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Jimmiojumpnjive (thumbs u

 

i'm sure all my geekopotomiirorovianovites had a GREAT x-mas.

I did!!!! I hope you did too Billy boy (thumbs u

Since I find myself doing most of my posting under this thread, it is here that I'd like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

 

Same to you Jimbo

 

Thanks Billbo!! I hope you had a great Christmas (thumbs u

I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Jimmiojumpnjive (thumbs u

Thanks Ricardo!!! I hope you did too

Since I find myself doing most of my posting under this thread, it is here that I'd like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

 

Same to you Jimbo

Thanks Billbo!! I hope you had a great Christmas (thumbs u

Since I find myself doing most of my posting under this thread, it is here that I'd like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

It will definitely see print. Steve and I are constantly discussing it, but we just have not had the time to finish it. Business and personal lives suck up every available minute right now.

 

What is left to do is write the last stories listed on the pedigree site. Easier said than done, because each one requires several phone calls, data crunching, drafts, picture layout, etc. After the stories are done, then I can write the front and back part of the book, which is basically the overview, compare and contrast of all the pedigrees.

 

I scheduled work to resume on my end right after the NY show in October, but here we are two months later, and work has not slowed down at all. December may as well be July. Which I'm thankful for, but it's preventing me from putting time in to get the book done.

 

I'm now pinning my hopes on January to March to devote to the book. One of my biggest pet peeves is not finishing something I start, so this will be done, come hell or high water. I had no idea writing this kind of book would be such a massive undertaking.

 

Hang in there everyone, it will see print.

 

YAY!!!! Thanks for the update Matty!!! I've been looking forward to this book from the very first mention of it. I will buy several copies!!!

 

Everyone here knows how busy you are and nobody expects you to put your life or work on hold to finish this time and money consuming labor of love. Of COURSE we all want to see it done, but most of us understand how much work is going into it and the fact that you will likely NEVER recover all of the time and money you put into this project. Therefore, I personally will wait patiently for the day of it's release (thumbs u

 

....the Gerber's were worth waiting for....this will be too. GOD BLESS.,..

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

VERY true!! And think what fun it'll be to use the pedigree book to help spot pedigree copies in the photo journals!!

Even though it's a bit hard to see, I like the roasted flesh on the brander's shoulder that's been sheered off of his face by the Torch's mighty uppercut. I also like the idea that one branding iron might not be enough to achieve the desired effect, so they had another one on the fire ..... just in case!!!

It will definitely see print. Steve and I are constantly discussing it, but we just have not had the time to finish it. Business and personal lives suck up every available minute right now.

 

What is left to do is write the last stories listed on the pedigree site. Easier said than done, because each one requires several phone calls, data crunching, drafts, picture layout, etc. After the stories are done, then I can write the front and back part of the book, which is basically the overview, compare and contrast of all the pedigrees.

 

I scheduled work to resume on my end right after the NY show in October, but here we are two months later, and work has not slowed down at all. December may as well be July. Which I'm thankful for, but it's preventing me from putting time in to get the book done.

 

I'm now pinning my hopes on January to March to devote to the book. One of my biggest pet peeves is not finishing something I start, so this will be done, come hell or high water. I had no idea writing this kind of book would be such a massive undertaking.

 

Hang in there everyone, it will see print.

 

YAY!!!! Thanks for the update Matty!!! I've been looking forward to this book from the very first mention of it. I will buy several copies!!!

Everyone here knows how busy you are and nobody expects you to put your life or work on hold to finish this time and money consuming labor of love. Of COURSE we all want to see it done, but most of us understand how much work is going into it and the fact that you will likely NEVER recover all of the time and money you put into this project. Therefore, I personally will wait patiently for the day of it's release (thumbs u

+1 Another winner!

 

Thanks David!! It's good to know that SOMEONE appreciates my sarcasm at 2:15 A.M. (thumbs u