Silver Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I have always liked this series. If you have never read an issue, you really miss out on the genius of Sheldon Mayer, both artistically and his writing. Finding issues in nice shape can be a real challenge due to the fact that they were mostly marketed towards kids plus they weren't seen as collectible till long after the series was over. Once in awhile I see a nice issue and I pick it up. I have decided to only go after high grade issues (VF or better). I will post my new acquisitions as I get them. You may go awhile between updates, my progress has been slow. I will start by posting the ones I have already. You'll like, Sugar and Spike! FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 First up, my earliest issue: FoggyNelson and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Love this series! Looking forward to seeing your collection Silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd4ever Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Good luck!! I've found those books very tough to find in grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 next up A white cover with really cool colors and awesome page quaility, plus I love the early 12 cent logo! FoggyNelson and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I remember enjoying this series as a little kid, when my tastes ran more towards Harvey humor than superhero books. The early Scribbly strips with Ma Hunkle as The Red Tornado are Mayer at his best ( reprinted in the Smithsonian Comic Book Book). Beautiful copies - from what I've heard, acquiring a run in VF and better could be a life-long pursuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I like the teaspoon sized alien amongst the pint-sized kids. next up A white cover with really cool colors and awesome page quaility, plus I love the early 12 cent logo! FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatterdamillion Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ambitious, I applaud your constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Great stuff. I heard that this was Mark Haspel's favorite title ? FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 This next one I bought at a San Diego Comic Con, probably like 1989 or 90, in the old convention center. I bought this from Gary Carter for $10...sigh. Why didn't I buy the other issues he had.... FoggyNelson and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Great new thread, Silver! I noticed the long runs of this title for sale from the Savannah Collection and thought about trying to buy a bunch of them. Then I saw a same CGC graded issue from the Boston run and by comparison it made the Savannah copy look dull so I left them alone. I am most envious about your Rudolph run...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have won one Savannah copy, and to my knowledge it may have the most high grade copies of any pedigree, certainly deeper than the Oakland run. Whover the buyers of the Savannah's are, in some case they have paid huge prices, which I simply won't do. They can duke it out for the 9.4/9.6's and I will buy 8.5's and 9.0 when I can. Since you brought it up, here is my most recent addition. Black cover, white pages FoggyNelson and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Really nice. Everyone loves Halloween covers! FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 i imagine Shiverbones would covet that issue - beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepcat Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have always liked this series. If you have never read an issue, you really miss out on the genius of Sheldon Mayer, both artistically and his writing. Finding issues in nice shape can be a real challenge due to the fact that they were mostly marketed towards kids plus they weren't seen as collectible till long after the series was over. Once in awhile I see a nice issue and I pick it up. I have decided to only go after high grade issues (VF or better). I will post my new acquisitions as I get them. You may go awhile between updates, my progress has been slow. I will start by posting the ones I have already. You'll like, Sugar and Spike! Good man! I can say just about the same about the Fox and the Crow title. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepcat Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 This next one I bought at a San Diego Comic Con, probably like 1989 or 90, in the old convention center. I bought this from Gary Carter for $10...sigh. Why didn't I buy the other issues he had.... And why was Gary selling them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepcat Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) ...in some case they have paid huge prices, which I simply won't do. They can duke it out for the 9.4/9.6's and I will buy 8.5's and 9.0 when I can. Most of that too is ego. Two or three fellows each determined to own the "best" certified copy, regardless of whether it looks the best to their own eyes. Me, I buy books that look nice enough to me. Edited August 10, 2011 by Hepcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I love Sugar and Spike! Do you consider #99 part of the run, Silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sure, why not? I dont have a scan of that one. FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...