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Thank you all. Corey, 10 out of 22 is nothing to sneeze at. While #21 is my personal favorite (and VERY challenging to find), I love them all, and the Sam Cooper Mr. Justice covers are definitely up there.

One year ago (July/August 2022) I decided I was going to try and put together a full Blue Ribbon Comics (MLJ) run. As many of you know, this can be very difficult, as many have 10 or less copies on the census. I went to numerous shows, scoured the internet every single day, watched (and bid) on all kinds of auctions, reached out to numerous people numerous times (not quite harassment, but some might say annoying), others reached out to me, etc. While I have many to thank, this journey was initially inspired by @sagii (who was kind enough to contribute to my run with the #18 Rockford) - when I saw his set I knew I had to go after the full run. I like to say being a run collector is a disease, I wouldn't wish it upon my enemies - kids, don't be a run collector! Anyway, it's been a very fun journey, I managed to somehow put together a full run. In fact, I have almost a full second run, although I plan to sell my undercopies. This isn't the end of my journey, this is simply a 1 year update - I plan to upgrade copies over time. If you are reading this and happen to have any copies nicer than mine that you would be willing to sell or trade, please reach out. For those wondering, the toughest issue for me to find has been #14 - in a year of CONSTANTLY looking, nagging, etc. the best and only copy I've managed to pick up is a remaindered 0.5. I am a sucker for pedigrees, especially those that aren't the highest graded - of course I'd love highest graded and some Church copies, but frankly, when you are a run collector, unless you have unlimited money (which I don't), you really can't afford to pick up all the highest graded copies. At this point, I have two pedigrees, #4 (Larson) and #18 (Rockford). Very thankful to have them and looking forward to finding more upgrades over the next year.

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Adventure Comics #71 CGC 9.0 OW/W pages (1942) - just an incredible copy - only 1 copy graded higher $4,000

Zip Comics #3 CGC 3.0 OW/W pages (1940) - MLJ - Robot Cover only 10 blues on census, 4 above this - very tough book - much nicer copy than the other 3.0 that was recently floating around for sale $6,500

Power Comics #3 CGC 5.5 OW/W pages (1944) - LB Cole - tough in grade due to black cover book does not appear to be have been pressed (if that matters to you), small piece appears to be floating around inside upper right fc last 5.5 was Crowley copy and it sold for $7,800, last 5.0 sold for $5,520 (screen shot of GPA below) $6,500

No Probies, HOSers, or anyone on my personal naughty list. First (or other clear claims, takes, etc.) in thread wins over any PM discussions or PM takes. US only (no international). Payments accepted: Zelle or check preferred, but will also accept PayPal Shipping is included. No returns. Payment required within 3 days of claim, unless something else is agreed upon before book is claimed, otherwise book will be relisted and you will be added to my personal naughty list. Thanks for looking. edit: CLOSED

Surprised anything leaving dock today. Figured everyone was at SDCC.

Tough book Corey. Congrats.

Gino! The man, the myth, the legend. Congrats on finding yet another copy of this book. Wow. One of the toughest fox books out there.

I’m happy for all the slow boat economy that have shipped but my FT Econ is stuck in G/E/I hell😢

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Recap of what hasn't sold yet. books on page 3 All Winners 19 - moved elsewhere Subby 33 - moved elsewhere Weird 7 - $1,000 Wonderworld 27 - $800 books on page 4 Mystery Men 6 - $650 Black Magic 15 - $250 This Mag is Haunted 3 - $850 books on page 5 Blue Ribbon 16 - $400 Blue Ribbon 20 - $950 Beyond 29 (raw) - $250

I think that is going to do it for this thread.

Beyond 29 ~2.5 very cool yellow zombie cover tape runs entire spine inside front cover and inside back cover - although best I can tell the staples are both attached, so not sure the tape is really serving any purpose 11 total copies on census $250 (shipping included on this one)

Prize Comics #42 ~1.5 Looks nice from the front, but cover is detached and much of back cover missing and taped on, hence dirt cheap 5 total copies on census $185 SOLD

Blue Ribbon Comics #20 CGC 1.8 SB pages (1/42) 7 universal copies on census - very tough $950

Blue Ribbon Comics #16 CGC 0.5 Brittle pages (9/41) - 1st Captain Flag 11 universal copies on census $400

Blue Ribbon Comics #12 CGC 1.0 OW/W pages (5/41) 10 universal copies on census $300 SOLD

I was hoping to have a bunch more Blue Ribbons back from CGC by now, but unfortunately FT Econ is running behind, so I'll post what I'm able to sell right now - may add more Blue Ribbons on a different sale.

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