Dmac538 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Just to think, I wanted to purchase some of these pages last year at ECCC, and now they have shot up in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Just to think, I wanted to purchase some of these pages last year at ECCC, and now they have shot up in price. There are some pages still available in the $150-$200 range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank J. Barbiere Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hey guys! Here's a big preview of #10, which will be out March 19th. It's the first 6 pages, so *minor* spoilers, but enjoy: http://fjbarb.tumblr.com/post/79090385107/five-ghosts-10-march-19th-frank-j-barbiere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awax Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks Frank. (thumbs u And thanks for always thinking of us .. It's very cool to have creators around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiavelli Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks Frank. (thumbs u And thanks for always thinking of us .. It's very cool to have creators around here. +1 I can never get enough of this series. Still at the very bottom of my pile (I save the best for last). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hey guys! Here's a big preview of #10, which will be out March 19th. It's the first 6 pages, so *minor* spoilers, but enjoy: http://fjbarb.tumblr.com/post/79090385107/five-ghosts-10-march-19th-frank-j-barbiere Much love man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Only 1 week to go for #10. I like this cover a lot. (thumbs u http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=Five+Ghosts+%2310_1312937 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdiddy8706 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 that is a really nice cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Man-Thing-migratio Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hey guys, Glad to see my find exciting some interest! It's definitely a cool piece of Five Ghosts history and very few people seem to have them. I wanted to add that this particular ashcan is even rarer than I thought--I had lost track a bit of when I had made ashcans, but this one is ACTUALLY from C2E2 '12…predating the SDCC '12 ashcan. I had made ashcans for both, the C2E2 one is particularly unique as it only has the first 6 pages plus penciled pages--the SDCC one has inked pages as well, and an expanded page count that includes characters sketches and most importantly (for identification purposes!) A LETTERS PAGE that is dated 7/2012. It's a bit late to amend the ebay auction as I don't want to confuse anyone, BUT--this is the rarer of the two by far. Why are these so rare? They are rare because a) I was using them to pitch publishers--I gave away a fair amount to various publishers and industry friends. b) most people who took them from me were TOTAL STRANGERS WHO COULD'VE CARED LESS. Most of these probably ended up on the floor of the con! I've attached screenshots from email records to show the exactness of these ashcans as I figure it's time to have a hard document of exactly what is what/how many of each there are! So here it is: THE MASTER LIST: 1. Five Ghosts Promotional Ashcan - C2E2 - 16 Pages - 35 COPIES 2. Five Ghosts Promotional Ashcan - SDCC - 28 Pages - 30 COPIES 3. FIve Ghosts #1 - NYCC '12 Self-Published Edition - 40 Pages - 60 COPIES 4. Five Ghosts #1 - ECCC '13 Edition/Variant Cover - 40 Pages - 200 COPIES 5. Five Ghosts #1-5 - SDCC '13 Edition/Variant Covers (SET) - 50 COPIES 6. Five Ghosts #6 - NYCC '13 Edition/Variant Cover - 200 COPIES And now photos for my orders of the original Ashcans… Original C2E2 Ashcan order: SDCC Ashcan Order: So consider this the OFFICIAL word on Five Ghosts rarities…and happy bidding! Looking for sage advice from people in the know. I recently acquired what I believe to be an ashcan of five ghosts (it says so on the inside cover . But it doesn't seem to be any of the ones listed above. If you include the front and the back cover as official double sided pages, the total page count is 12. The C2E2 has 16 and there's definitely not that many here. Is this something else?Here's some pictures, hoping someone could help me figure out what this is for sure: PAGE 1: FRONT COVER PAGES 2-3: PAGES 4-5: PAGES 6-7: PAGES 8-9: PAGES 10-11: PAGE 12: BACK COVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Nifty book. I'll wager that zacrew contacts you shortly upon seeing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebtorres Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Can't wait for Frank to chime in about this one... excellent pick-up! Mind sharing where you picked it up at? The previous owner had no info about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Can't wait for Frank to chime in about this one... excellent pick-up! Mind sharing where you picked it up at? The previous owner had no info about it? I'm thinking that is the kickstarter copy they gave to people who donated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebtorres Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Can't wait for Frank to chime in about this one... excellent pick-up! Mind sharing where you picked it up at? The previous owner had no info about it? I'm thinking that is the kickstarter copy they gave to people who donated. You may be right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank J. Barbiere Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We didn't give any copies to Kickstarter backers, actually. There were no physical rewards! That would be the C2E2 copy--the page count of "16" includes the front cover, front inside cover, back inside cover, and back cover. A great, rare find! It was the first time we ever printed a copy of Five Ghosts : ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank J. Barbiere Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Errr, whoops-- I just miscounted. I guess those ones only had 12, not 16 pages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Haha. Well, now we know you're not perfect... welcome to the club. I kid, I kid. Fantastic find either way. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackhartmann Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 #10 was another action filled issue with even a giant crab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysComics Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Are you guys going to check out Franks Solar in a few weeks? I'm ALL kinds of excited. Here is my shops variant by Bob Layton: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuff Ghost Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 That cover is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysComics Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 That cover is fantastic! Thanks! It's part of a set: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...