Zap Bam Pow - SoCal Crew visit the Skirball and GA Exhibit

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Thanks to Cap Freak for setting up another great SoCal meeting this afternoon. Here's some play-by-play.

 

We started off meeting for lunch at Bamboo Chinese restaurant in Sherman Oaks. Thanks for the recommendation by new boardie Stevenrams.

 

Seated, left to right, Cap, PokerKid, Ginder and Mrs. Grinder, Joel Elad.

Standing, Stevenrams, Dark Knight, me and my son Ben.

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Dark Knight (Brian) bought some amazing early Detectives. And, Steve bought a great mix of GA and SA, including the latest Church I've ever seen. They're holding a World's Finest from Cap.

 

The Grinders didn't bring any comics. But, Joel bought a great group, particularly some great sketch covers.

 

Cap (Conner) only bought two comics to show off and PokerKid (John) left his comics in the car.

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Here is the gratuitous comics on the table picture. My son, Ben, even put his favorites on the table.

 

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On to the Skirball Museum where they have an exhibit of GA comics and OA curated by Jerry Robinson. First up, my son and I out front.

[Pitboss]

The Grinder is clean shaven

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Once inside, the room is not that big, but they sure packed a lot in. Much of the art is from Jerry Robinson, not just his art, but his collection.

 

First, here is the main hall. Then, the popular Superman busting through the wall.

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PokerKid and a sketch that inspired Jerry to create the Joker.

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The next group is OA of Golden Age covers. These are classic images, most a in Jerry Robinson's collection. Priceless artwork. My favorite part of the day.

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Finally, there was a separate exhibit in the next room. The focus was Hollywood and comics. There were some nice props in the room. But, most impressive was a copy of Action Comics #1.

 

Sorry, no picture as security in this room was tighter than the other room. Here is the back of the Batcycle that I did sneak.

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That's all folks.

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The Grinder is clean shaven

 

ha that was my first comment when I saw him

[Dark Knight]

Wish he brought soe books though! But it was nice meeting everyone today! I had a great time and thanks for the wonderful memories. We gotta do it again in SD

[Dark Knight]

Darn, wish I took a pic of that Action 1!?! I'm like kicking myself right now.. Me, Pokerkid and CapFreak graded the book at around 2.5 because of the tape along the spine and on the tips of the book. Overall it was a very nice and clean book with no pieces missing.. There were also displays of a few old slabbed Stan Lee File Copies CGC Gold Label of ASM #1, Hulk 1, and TOS 39.

[comicgrinder]

The Grinder is clean shaven

[buttock]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I'd love to see that Raboy cover in person.

[Claudio]

The next group is OA of Golden Age covers. These are classic images, most a in Jerry Robinson's collection. Priceless artwork. My favorite part of the day.

 

Holy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is waaaaay too awesome. Superman 14 is one of the most definitive images of Superman ever... and Detective Comics 69 ain't too shabby either. Glad to see they still exist.

 

 

[40sJohn]

Great pics and good report!

 

BTW, whose Master Comics #23 is that? Granted it's not a close-up but it sure looks to be a very nice copy!

[Korvac Saga]

The next group is OA of Golden Age covers. These are classic images, most a in Jerry Robinson's collection. Priceless artwork. My favorite part of the day.

 

Holy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is waaaaay too awesome. Superman 14 is one of the most definitive images of Superman ever... and Detective Comics 69 ain't too shabby either. Glad to see they still exist.

 

Thanks for sharing + the great pics. Looks like a fun time was had (thumbs u

Saw Jerry's collection when it was in NY about a year+ ago. Just incredible.

[Subliminal]

The Grinder is clean shaven

 

ha that was my first comment when I saw him

 

Must be for the job interviews.

[Socratic Wonder]

Nice pics...who's Tec 37 CGC 4.0?