Offbeat Archives

Can't join the group and post unless Bob-o accepts a request. Thanks though.

 

He accepted my request and I posted that he needs to send you your pulps. I'm sure the post will be gone as soon as he sees it, but I also hope that some of Bob's friends will see it and others like it. They need to know that their is another side to Bob's story. It's a real meltdown over there.

I hate facebook but have been riveted to this fall from self-proclaimed grace. Your post is still there, Larry, and he promptly responded...with the usual excuse.

Exactly. To my eyes he is a thief. He stole $3600, no matter what he says.

Methinks that some peculating pulp-pirate is blessed in that Matt is an awesome, level-headed, gent. I'd have been on a road trip to pick up my wares by now, with gendarmes a'present.

Picked up a couple awesome Godzilla portfolios and Stevo got them to me faster than I could imagine possible, and his packing would have withstood a nuclear test drop. 5-start communication as well. Buy with *total* confidence! Thanks!! Jeff

Instantaneous postal-proof shipping. On-the-nose grading, and unbeatable communication. Buy from Stuart with TOTAL confidence!

Thanks!

Jeff & Cat

Nabbed a nice Brave and the Bold 43 from Eric. Packing could survive a postal layoff party, and we love the book! Buy with TOTAL confidence! A 5-star guy to jabber with. Thanks, Eric! (thumbs u

Jeff & Cat

Weird Western Tales 20

 

Heart Throbs 40

 

Love Romances 19...ATLAS LOVE

 

I'll take that, and the next, Dan. Thanks!

Loved Comicbook Marketplace, the early Gary Carter edited issues are best and many people dislike the later issues, but I liked them all.

 

Alter Ego is the best mag around nowadays.

 

I recall the magazine had a gradual shift waway from Silver and Bronze. I also recall a shift towards collectible figurines and the like. All of that was well and good, but I preferred the focus to be on comics.

 

I may have to obtain a copy of Alter Ego, I have never purchased one.

 

 

I was gutted when CBM ended.

I couldnt quite get away with Alter Ego, still have quite a few though.

 

Do you concur with Whizzer that the magazine was best under Gary Carter?

I preferred the focus to be on Golden and Silver Age books, and had the impression the magazine was moving away from that focus. In retospect perhaps I was being too harsh, as the magazine was still quite good, and definitely better than not being published at all.

Alter Ego is a must-read, every single issue. No matter how much anybody thinks they know about comics, and their history, each ish is chock full of facts to astound. Every once in awhile TwoMorrows will have deep discount sales on bundles and you can nab a pile of great reading for cheap. When they do have bundle sales make sure you also grab all of The Comic Book Artist, and Back Issue! they have as well. All indispensable, fun, and informative reading.

Whizzer is right on the nose about CBM being best when Carter was at the helm, with Michael Naiman, Michelle Nolan, Pat Calhoun and other comic brainiacs contributing. They are all worth having but Gary published it as a Gold/Silver collector for a Gold/Silver audience. When Russ took over it began the shift over to what he was into personally and a lot of comic strip stuff, radio programs/premiums, etc. took over and comics began taking a back seat. Either way though, every one of my copies is notated, highlighted, taped on the spine, folded, spindled, and mutilated (hence buying a bunch of replacement copies from Ghost Town yesterday), because they have some of the best information out there.

How about a classic? You may think it's Alter Ego #1 from 1961, but you'd be wrong - it's actually the Biljo White reprint from 1963. Biljo took new ditto masters and re-did the entire book, redoing the contents page, hand-lettered some titles, and added color ditto to strips. Cover says "Spring 1961" in light blue color ditto and also clarifies the path of the arrow, which could barely be seen in the original AE#1!

Don't stop now, Aaron! Great zines, great info!

f you would like to get a 5-star recreation for your sister you can check with John Sterling Lucas, who did some brilliant work for Archie Comics. He does beautiful work, and you could not hope to find a nicer guy.

 

You can write him on his Facebook page and he will definitely get back to you ASAP, usually within a couple hours.

 

John Sterling Lucas on Facebook

 

You can see some of his work here on CFA

 

I'd like to second that. The first comic I ever bought my daughters was an Archie with a cover by Dan DeCarlo and his son Jim. I decided to get it recreated, but the DeCarlo's had passed. What to do? Well, my girls also liked Katy Keene by John Sterling Lucas. So, I contacted John and we decided to expand the cover to be a wrap around cover. On the back/left, we added my daughter on a picnic with Katy and Sis. He really nailed it and was great to work with.

 

I think the particular cover above is an excellent chance for you to do something similar - work her into the artwork. I've done that twice - this piece plus one by Dan Parent where a different daughter is teaching Veronica to ride while Betty watches.

 

Here they are for your view pleasure. Click it for more detail.

 

John Sterling Lucas Recreation

 

Dan Parent Riding Lessons

That B&V is yours, Alex?! Gorgeous piece! That's too cool because John and I have talked about that one a few times and he told me the story about it. LOVE IT!! Nice to finally bump into the gent behind the piece.

Hi All,

 

I am hoping to locate the OA to this cover. Not for me but as a gift for my sister who is a Cheryl Blossom fan. Also I do not know if it proper to ask, but where can I find approximate prices for a cover like this? I've never purchased original comic art before.

 

If you would like to get a 5-star recreation for your sister you can check with John Sterling Lucas, who did some brilliant work for Archie Comics. He does beautiful work, and you could not hope to find a nicer guy.

You can write him on his Facebook page and he will definitely get back to you ASAP, usually within a couple hours.

John Sterling Lucas on Facebook

You can see some of his work here on CFA

I smell thread pullage.

 

What does it smell like?

Don't quote me, but I heard it's similar to the ever so sweet fragrance of blossomed gardenias in the fall by any of the Tuscany lakes, with a touch of summer tulips from the northern part of the Netherlands, and with the very light scent of woman's happiness when she initially falls in love for the first time.

You're thinking of Massengill

I've had it before. Right up your alley, Mark.

Paul hooked me up with killer copies of all three Fiction Illustrated digests. Grading? NO worries here. Shipping? These books were packed so perfectly that these things could have been kicked through the World Cup and have made it through unscathed. Great guy, great books, great transaction! Thanks, Paul!

Nabbed a great stack of Savage Swords of Conan from Greg. Great guy, great banter, postal-proof packing. Thanks a million, Greg!!! (thumbs u

...I personally offer my services to kick him in the nads if I see him at a con..there is a short line but I'll be happy to rack him for ya!!

 

 

 

Let's start a fundraiser ASAP to get Not*Sure* a nice vacation to the sunshine state!

 

I am sure I will try next year and like a bad penny that doosh keeps turning up..a mighty plus is I am the mistress of disguise and have the ability to sneak up on someone .."oops my bad sooooo sorry I was looking at the wall of comics and in turning to look at that guy in the costume and accidentally kicked my knee into your scrotum so hard you can taste your nutz..my unapologies"

 

Whatta woman! I'm now the president of the Not*Sure* Fan Club. Send your membership fees and get her started on a nad-busting hunt.

...I personally offer my services to kick him in the nads if I see him at a con..there is a short line but I'll be happy to rack him for ya!!

 

 

Let's start a fundraiser ASAP to get Not*Sure* a nice vacation to the sunshine state!

Top-of-the-line guy that kicked me down some free Overstreets. Postal Ape-proof packing too! THANKS, Chris!

Sorry for the double posts. I not well versed on the Kudos thread.

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Ewert???

- now just find me a Jughead's Folly in VG-FN or a Christmas and Archie in NM, and you guys will be my new best friends!

They just went on Cat's look-out list. Not too sure about that near-impossible Christmas and Archie but I have a feeling we might be able to track down that Jughead's Folly in time.

Here's a scan (from Offbeat) of the book I'm expecting in the mail!

 

Thanks, Jeff!

Our pleasure, Krysia. Glad we could knock one off of your want list!!

I actually accumulated 3 copies (all still in my possession) of the Christmas and Archie Treasury over the years. You definitely don't see it very often. The first copy I bought (a VG) because I love Archies and hadn't heard of/seen this one before. The other 2 I have are a VG+ and a F. I would love to own a NM, but haven't lucked out yet!

 

And, yes, this is my first post - now back to lurking

 

Love your avatar! It sounds like you should post more in this very thread

 

Thanks

 

I'd love to - as soon as we get a new scanner to replace the one that went haywire. Can you believe I've NEVER scanned a book in my collection

WTTB, Krysia! Now you can cross that B&V #2 off your want list. Thanks!

I myself was in a situation just last week where I sold a rare item to a board member only to receive an offer of $500 more for it immediately after the sale....heck, I was bombarded with interest and think I could have made $1000 more and although the temptation was there (temptation is always there) to make more money it really wasn't an option as my conscience wouldn't let me do it.

 

Anyhow, I hope in some way this works for the greater good.

 

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Looong overdue super-kudos to Shark2557 for a couple killer books, postal-postman-proof, instantaneous shipping, and kick- emails! Thanks a million, Mike!!!