Funny book of the year

[Flex Mentallo]

Seeing Richard Evans post his newly acquired and genuinely awesome CGC 9.8 Shock Suspense #6 gave me an idea for what I hope would be a fun thread to take us up to Christmas.

 

Here's the idea:

 

Reflecting on the current year, which three books you've acquired would you consider to be your books of the year?

 

This doesn't necessarily have to be about grade - it could be a $20 book in fair that you've searched for for 10 years.

 

 

If we say this will cover the period from 1st January to Christmas Eve, we can then by consensus agree a short list of candidates for "Funny book of the year".

 

Perhaps we cold agree that each boardie can propose up to three books by other boardies as candidates.

 

We can then vote for the top book from a shortlist between Xmas and New Year, at which point a no-prize will be awarded to universal acclaim to the proud owner of the book of the year.

 

I have a few modest acquisitions I might post myself - not a candle's chance of winning though!

 

And if anyone has ideas on improving the format that would be great!

[Bronty]

sounds like fun to me. I would put a cap on the number of books a person can post though or you'll get one person posting 47 different things none of which will win. I know its cool to see the books anyways, but it may bog down the selection process. I would say post no more than 3 books. It will force some self-selection onto the posters and make the whole thing more manageable IMO

[Flex Mentallo]

sounds like fun to me. I would put a cap on the number of books a person can post though or you'll get one person posting 47 different things none of which will win. I know its cool to see the books anyways, but it may bog down the selection process. I would say post no more than 3 books. It will force some self-selection onto the posters and make the whole thing more manageable IMO

 

Sounds like good advice. So let's modify the guidelines and say post 1 to 3 books that you are are really happy with.

 

 

[Straw-Man]

[Flex Mentallo]

 

..aaaaand we're off! Great book to start with Billy!

[AnkurJ]

Does a book we had restored count? Its technically new

[Flex Mentallo]

Might as well post my three now - don't see myself improving on these anytime soon!

 

 

[Flex Mentallo]

Does a book we had restored count? Its technically new

 

I figure its up to you to decide.

[Flex Mentallo]

[Straw-Man]

if i get 3, i'll go with these additional 2; one doesn't belong here, but as it's my favorite pick-up of the year i'm putting it in anyway, so there.

 

 

 

thanks, geek.

[Straw-Man]

[Flex Mentallo]

if i get 3, i'll go with these additional 2; one doesn't belong here, but as it's my favorite pick-up of the year i'm putting it in anyway, so there.

 

 

 

thanks, geek.

 

My pleasure - its where it deserves to be!

[Flex Mentallo]

 

Yeah, that's a great one!

[Flex Mentallo]

My first two were no brainers, a number of candidates for third, but I will go with this one for scarcity (I know Jon has a nice one, but I was delighted to get this copy):

 

[RedFury]

OK, here's mine. All purchased back in the spring.

 

Amazing Man 5

 

 

National Comics 1

 

 

Military Comics 1

 

[Straw-Man]

excellent choices, all, michael and todd.

[shrunkenhead]

Fun thread idea.

 

A recent pick-up that I'm very pleased with. Beautiful copy, presents great (love the deep green), and features my favorite of the Bat-less pre-Robin covers.

 

 

Some of you know that I've been chasing a Wonder Woman run for some time. I'm about 40% of the way there, and I was very thrilled to finally nab a respectable #1 earlier this year. (Some of you also know that I ran an epic trade/hardback sale in the modern forum for months. I used almost every cent of the proceeds to pay for this book in full.)

 

 

And I think it's reasonably clear that this is my big enchilada for 2012.

 

[cheetah]

if i get 3, i'll go with these additional 2; one doesn't belong here, but as it's my favorite pick-up of the year i'm putting it in anyway, so there.

 

 

 

thanks, geek.

 

That is such a beautiful book, Billy. The blues are gorgeous. Some of the Captain Midnights from that period have that same intense blue background and if you can get them in good condition, they really stand out.

 

Awesome!

[Flex Mentallo]

OK, here's mine. All purchased back in the spring.

 

Amazing Man 5

 

 

National Comics 1

 

 

Military Comics 1

 

 

Great books Jeff - I'm especially impressed by the colors on that Amazing Man! I know your scans are very accurate so that one must be blinding in the hand!

[Straw-Man]

if i get 3, i'll go with these additional 2; one doesn't belong here, but as it's my favorite pick-up of the year i'm putting it in anyway, so there.

 

 

 

thanks, geek.

 

That is such a beautiful book, Billy. The blues are gorgeous. Some of the Captain Midnights from that period have that same intense blue background and if you can get them in good condition, they really stand out.

 

Awesome!

 

thanks brother. i do love it.