Show me your Timely's and I'll show you mine. Have a Cigar... 30 30

[Straw-Man]

so poetic that this book, that i kinda hate, is the worst in the whole bunch.

[Straw-Man]

[Straw-Man]

not a surprise.

[Straw-Man]

[Straw-Man]

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On 1/31/2022 at 11:34 AM, MrBedrock said:

 

Mods notified. 

[MrBedrock]

On 1/31/2022 at 1:00 PM, Straw-Man said:

...no clue of the trim.

 

[Cat-Man_America]

On 1/31/2022 at 1:17 PM, buttock said:

Mods notified. 

I'm feeling emboldened! 

My Top Ten-ers (no particular order)...

Prize Comics #20

Spoiler

Detective Comics #18

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Marvel Mystery Comics #28

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Marvel Mystery Comics #46

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Marvel Mystery Comics #66

Spoiler

Hit Comics #1

Spoiler

Human Torch Comics #5(B)

Spoiler

Human Torch Comics #23

Spoiler

Cat-Man Comics #25

Spoiler

Silver Streak Comics #7

Spoiler

Also, in a tribute to Spinal Tap I'd take this list all the way up to ELEVEN...

Hit Comics #18

Spoiler

Although these are all graded copies I've only posted one CGC grade as that one was iPad shot rather than scanned due to inner envelope glare and then color corrected to better fit what I was seeing in hand.

Note: Five Timelys and six Schomburg's out of the bunch ain't bad! 

Edited January 31, 2022 by Cat-Man_America
caffeine in the guise of ale!

[Figment]

On 1/31/2022 at 1:02 PM, Straw-Man said:

and a passel'o subbys...

I blame this one for my entire Timely GA collection.  I was working on the SA Sub-Mariner collection back in the mid-80's and saw this one behind the counter at the LCS, one of the original Lone Star (MCS) locations.  I asked the guy what it was, took a look at it, and bought it for $60.  Talk about a first domino.

[Cat-Man_America]

On 1/31/2022 at 1:04 PM, Straw-Man said:

so poetic that this book, that i kinda hate, is the worst in the whole bunch.

So, you're saying that it's a "grew some" cover. 

[Straw-Man]

heeheeeee

[adamstrange]

On 1/29/2022 at 10:41 PM, MrBedrock said:

1. Mystic 1 (for personal reasons)
2. Great 3
3. Single Series 20
4. Silver Streak 6
5. More Fun 65
6. Wonderworld 7
7. Mysterymen 10
8. Action 12
9. Marvel Mystery 46
10. Zip 9

That's one sweet set of funnybooks! 

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On 1/31/2022 at 2:19 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

I'm feeling emboldened! 

My Top Ten-ers (no particular order)...

Prize Comics #20

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Detective Comics #18

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Marvel Mystery Comics #28

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Marvel Mystery Comics #46

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Marvel Mystery Comics #66

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Hit Comics #1

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Human Torch Comics #5(B)

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Human Torch Comics #23

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Cat-Man Comics #25

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Silver Streak Comics #7

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Also, in a tribute to Spinal Tap I'd take this list all the way up to ELEVEN...

Hit Comics #18

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Although these are all graded copies I've only posted one CGC grade as that one was iPad shot rather than scanned due to inner envelope glare and then color corrected to better fit what I was seeing in hand.

Note: Five Timelys and six Schomburg's out of the bunch ain't bad! 

Mods notified 

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On 1/31/2022 at 4:19 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

I'm feeling emboldened! 

My Top Ten-ers (no particular order)...

Prize Comics #20

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Detective Comics #18

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Marvel Mystery Comics #28

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Marvel Mystery Comics #46

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Marvel Mystery Comics #66

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Hit Comics #1

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Human Torch Comics #5(B)

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Human Torch Comics #23

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Cat-Man Comics #25

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Silver Streak Comics #7

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Also, in a tribute to Spinal Tap I'd take this list all the way up to ELEVEN...

Hit Comics #18

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Although these are all graded copies I've only posted one CGC grade as that one was iPad shot rather than scanned due to inner envelope glare and then color corrected to better fit what I was seeing in hand.

Note: Five Timelys and six Schomburg's out of the bunch ain't bad! 

Great list Cat! 

[Straw-Man]

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[GreatCaesarsGhost]

Have you guys seen this? It’s fascinating 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133830409775

Read the description 

[Cat-Man_America]

On 2/5/2022 at 7:09 PM, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

Have you guys seen this? It’s fascinating 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133830409775

Read the description 

I haven't seen this listing, but there's a collector on the boards who posted a thread focusing on foreign editions ...most titles from Brazil... awhile back.  I have no idea how rare these are, but undoubtably they're rare in anything besides low grade.  From my perspective, the most fascinating ones have covers featuring interactions between characters from different publishers.  Also, the costumes are probably amusing to U.S. collectors as the colors are often inconsistent.  In some cases costumes with tight apparel become bared legs and arms making the hero appear more like professional wrestlers in briefs (of course, it's warmer in South America, so heroes dress accordingly).  

I'm curious as to whether there were licensed rights involved in these editions (all appear to be B&W) or simply international borders presented an opportunity for foreign language publishers during wartime.  At any rate, this is a very detailed swipe of Schomburg's cover for Marvel Mystery #40, the most noticeable difference being that the parachute is partially redrawn.  It's worth noting that the Brazilian publisher seemed to follow the color guidelines very closely on this one.

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

On 2/7/2022 at 12:13 AM, Cat-Man_America said:

I haven't seen this listing, but there's a collector on the boards who posted a thread focusing on foreign editions ...most titles from Brazil... awhile back.  I have no idea how rare these are, but undoubtably they're rare in anything besides low grade.  From my perspective, the most fascinating ones have covers featuring interactions between characters from different publishers.  Also, the costumes are probably amusing to U.S. collectors as the colors are often inconsistent.  In some cases costumes with tight apparel become bared legs and arms making the hero appear more like professional wrestlers in briefs (of course, it's warmer in South America, so heroes dress accordingly).  

I'm curious as to whether there were licensed rights involved in these editions (all appear to be B&W) or simply international borders presented an opportunity for foreign language publishers during wartime.  At any rate, this is a very detailed swipe of Schomburg's cover for Marvel Mystery #40, the most noticeable difference being that the parachute is partially redrawn.  It's worth noting that the Brazilian publisher seemed to follow the color guidelines very closely on this one.

Yes no way was permission given for this Frankenstein.
 

That’s not Schomburg, right? It’s someone trying to copy Schomburg. The book behind this cover isn’t even remotely the same as it’s American counterpart, consisting instead of stories lifted from Pep and Superman, in addition to Timely.

the audacity of this swipe has got to be admired

Edited February 7, 2022 by GreatCaesarsGhost

[Cat-Man_America]

On 2/7/2022 at 12:54 AM, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

Yes no way was permission given for this Frankenstein.
 

That’s not Schomburg, right? It’s someone trying to copy Schomburg. The book behind this cover isn’t even remotely the same as it’s American counterpart, consisting instead of stories lifted from Pep and Superman, in addition to Timely.

the audacity of this swipe has got to be admired

I'm not absolutely sure that international licensing wasn't involved, but I doubt the artists who worked on the original American comics received payment or attribution.  If any rights money changed hands it was likely directed into the publisher's wallet.  The Brazilian artists seem to have taken a lot of liberties with the characters on other covers I've seen, not that they're all badly done.   That thread is quite interesting if you haven't seen it.  If I can find the link, I'll send you a PM.