frozentundraguy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Currently my last S.A. Action comic, and the last Action Comic of the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 168 is a tougher than average issue to acquire in nice shape, at least for me it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 168 is a tougher than average issue to acquire in nice shape, at least for me it was I for one will take your word for it, as you have one of the finest Superman and related titles collections on these boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 and lastly, a good imaginary story: For a "Superman Family" thread you can't get closer than this story. Probably my favorite WF issue of all and I remember well the day I first got this issue off the stand. My uncle arrived at our summer place late in the day. It was early season 1968 and I was so pleased when he offered to buy me a book. A late evening treat. The local shop was a typical beach shack, full of sweet plastic smells and colorful items. They only sold DC and these were always on a spinner rack. Sometimes they had lots in, sometimes not many and often issues would have cover dates well earlier than the time they were being sold. That evening, in the fading gloom, I spotted WF #172 and looked no further. I read it in bed that night and it was one of those perfect comic book buying occasions, with real excitement and eagerness on my part. That evening, more than all my adult buying, was about the purest form of comic book enjoyment I have ever known. I still have that same book, very well read. My Uncle sadly died in 1993 and I still miss him. Regarding comic books, even now I am in many ways still the child collector. I am always trying to recapture the spirit of those long gone days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 That's a great story Ian. I too have a well loved copy of that issue, I have re-read it a number of times. For pure fun, World's Finest was alway sone of my favorites, due probably to the the more whimsical nature of the stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 168 is a tougher than average issue to acquire in nice shape, at least for me it was I for one will take your word for it, as you have one of the finest Superman and related titles collections on these boards. I really appreciate the compliment, but honestly, they are many incredible collections both from board and non board members that make mine look pale by comparison. I just happen to share my collection very openly. I may, however, have one of the most complete Silver age Superman related collections. And honestly, complete or not, I am constantly upgrading. I have a steadily growing stack of reader copies that have been replaced by better looking copies. It is an aspect of collecting that will allow me to enjoy the continuation of this collection for many years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 let's take a look at a couple of other World's Finest from the great years of 63 to 65: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steelcity Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Beautiful copy, great issue with classic story. I read this first in WF #197 giant before ever seeing a #145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Very cool Indeed & "Energy Swords" a decade and more before "light sabres'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here's my copy of Action 252. Just graded by CGC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here's my copy of Action 252. Just graded by CGC. Excellent copy of a "tough" and desireable book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Too bad they did not have excel spread sheets back in the day. A kid could have tracked the books read without having to write on the cover. Dont have many World's Finest book's, an issue I might have to address at some point this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here's my copy of Action 252. Just graded by CGC. Excellent copy of a "tough" and desireable book. Coming back as a CGC 7.0 with O/W pages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Cool book. I'll trade the ole school Rams helmet for it (and you won't have to throw in any extra cash!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 nice Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
