Sqeggs Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 53 minutes ago, Crimebuster said: Thanks very much for the info, guys, I appreciate it! For what it's worth, this copy has a nice date stamp on the back cover, so if the information is of any interest to Matt Baker collectors, that arrival date is July 18. Cover date of September, so that would make sense. My guess is that St John books had very limited circulation by that point, which has contributed to their scarcity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 11:35 AM, comicnoir said: I'm sure they had tons of crime comics and other visuals in the art department as they were preparing to shoot the Untouchables. DePalma is a notorious "borrower". The thumb is there, just accidentally coloured red like the coat of the person being carried in the b/g. Oh! I was looking at the white-suit guy's thumb. It looks like an "I" and an "E" got dropped on the black printing plate over that bottom left guy's thumb. The font type looks like a match to the banner at top. To me, it appears that he is almost making a fist (his thumb does not look like it is extending up and out - he is curling his fingers inward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) This is a fun one. No auction bidders were harmed in the purchasing of this book- not an auction Edited August 3, 2017 by Ricksneatstuff n2wdw and sacentaur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Ricksneatstuff said: This is a fun one. No auction bidders were harmed in the purchasing of this book- not an auction I love it, too! Ricksneatstuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Must be common swill in high grade... 29dukedog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Managed to snag this before the family vacation last week on eBay: Only 5 on the CGC census (this one is slabbed by the other guys 4.5 ow/w). Interior is reprints but cover is 'new' according to Overstreet. 'Babe' cover legs and all My Baker list is almost done. While i'm not a 'die hard' i did want Mr. Baker represented in my collection. A small but 'effective' sub set of non Romance covers (my regular collecting focus' can be expensive sometimes, so chose to go after the non Romance books as a more 'affordable'way to build a Baker set). Is this one tough and or underappreciated Baker Boys? I'm certain you guys maybe the CGC slabbed owners Edited August 3, 2017 by sagii Ricksneatstuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, sagii said: Managed to snag this before the family vacation last week on eBay: Only 5 on the CGC census (this one is slabbed by the other guys 4.5 ow/w). Interior is reprints but cover is 'new' according to Overstreet. 'Babe' cover legs and all My Baker list is almost done. While i'm not a 'die hard' i did want Mr. Baker represented in my collection. A small but 'effective' sub set of non Romance covers (my regular collecting focus' can be expensive sometimes, so chose to go after the non Romance books as a more 'affordable'way to build a Baker set). Is this one tough and or underappreciated Baker Boys? I'm certain you guys maybe the CGC slabbed owners I have the Baker run of that title. Very under appreciated. But the real attraction is the covers. The stories are pretty boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, sagii said: Managed to snag this before the family vacation last week on eBay: Only 5 on the CGC census (this one is slabbed by the other guys 4.5 ow/w). Interior is reprints but cover is 'new' according to Overstreet. 'Babe' cover legs and all My Baker list is almost done. While i'm not a 'die hard' i did want Mr. Baker represented in my collection. A small but 'effective' sub set of non Romance covers (my regular collecting focus' can be expensive sometimes, so chose to go after the non Romance books as a more 'affordable'way to build a Baker set). Is this one tough and or underappreciated Baker Boys? I'm certain you guys maybe the CGC slabbed owners Nice pickup. I still need to find a copy. I wonder who "Approved" these comics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Sqeggs said: Nice pickup. I still need to find a copy. I wonder who "Approved" these comics? My name is Robot Man and I Approve this comic! sagii 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Nice pickup. I still need to find a copy. I wonder who "Approved" these comics? Thanks guys, and there you go, RM approved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 35 minutes ago, sagii said: Managed to snag this before the family vacation last week on eBay: Only 5 on the CGC census (this one is slabbed by the other guys 4.5 ow/w). Interior is reprints but cover is 'new' according to Overstreet. 'Babe' cover legs and all My Baker list is almost done. While i'm not a 'die hard' i did want Mr. Baker represented in my collection. A small but 'effective' sub set of non Romance covers (my regular collecting focus' can be expensive sometimes, so chose to go after the non Romance books as a more 'affordable'way to build a Baker set). Is this one tough and or underappreciated Baker Boys? I'm certain you guys maybe the CGC slabbed owners Here's the only other one I have a picture of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 9 minutes ago, Robot Man said: Here's the only other one I have a picture of Never really paid 'attention' to that one before. And two Baker babes to boot! ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 2 hours ago, sagii said: Never really paid 'attention' to that one before. And two Baker babes to boot! ...... Too bad there are no Female Mounties. That might be a stellar cover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 3 hours ago, sagii said: Managed to snag this before the family vacation last week on eBay: Only 5 on the CGC census (this one is slabbed by the other guys 4.5 ow/w). Interior is reprints but cover is 'new' according to Overstreet. 'Babe' cover legs and all My Baker list is almost done. While i'm not a 'die hard' i did want Mr. Baker represented in my collection. A small but 'effective' sub set of non Romance covers (my regular collecting focus' can be expensive sometimes, so chose to go after the non Romance books as a more 'affordable'way to build a Baker set). Is this one tough and or underappreciated Baker Boys? I'm certain you guys maybe the CGC slabbed owners 3 hours ago, sagii said: Managed to snag this before the family vacation last week on eBay: Only 5 on the CGC census (this one is slabbed by the other guys 4.5 ow/w). Interior is reprints but cover is 'new' according to Overstreet. 'Babe' cover legs and all My Baker list is almost done. While i'm not a 'die hard' i did want Mr. Baker represented in my collection. A small but 'effective' sub set of non Romance covers (my regular collecting focus' can be expensive sometimes, so chose to go after the non Romance books as a more 'affordable'way to build a Baker set). Is this one tough and or underappreciated Baker Boys? I'm certain you guys maybe the CGC slabbed owners Very overlooked. Always liked this cover, solid drawing. I have a friend who collects Mountie comics and he wants me to sell my copy which I picked up for peanuts years ago. I think this book has nowhere to go but up. Just for her legs alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 @comicnoir Thanks! I'm very pleased with this acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inaflash Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 20 hours ago, Sqeggs said: I love it, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 On 8/3/2017 at 11:35 AM, comicnoir said: Very overlooked. Always liked this cover, solid drawing. I have a friend who collects Mountie comics and he wants me to sell my copy which I picked up for peanuts years ago. I think this book has nowhere to go but up. Just for her legs alone. I just sold a few low grade Approved books on ebay for peanuts.... Mounties is a different title (sort of). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 6 hours ago, Yorick said: I just sold a few low grade Approved books on ebay for peanuts.... Mounties is a different title (sort of). I didn't say low grade. You need a nice copy of that Approved Mountie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sacentaur Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Very nice (those legs!). comicnoir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
