october Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Terrific colors on that Jumbo book! Bravo! Thanks. It was an absolute steal at $28 shipped! A tiny spine split and that spine chip are the only flaws. Fantastic Yellowjacket, never seen that before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Picked up at the SD Con yesterday. features a story narrated by the old witch. I'm curious how you hard-core horror collector's feel about this possibly being the first horror series, as noted by Overstreet. Sigh... I used to have this book. Sold it a few years ago through Heritage. I completely agree with the "first horror series" designation, but I don't see it as a "classic" cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Picked up at the SD Con yesterday. features a story narrated by the old witch. I'm curious how you hard-core horror collector's feel about this possibly being the first horror series, as noted by Overstreet. Sigh... I used to have this book. Sold it a few years ago through Heritage. I completely agree with the "first horror series" designation, but I don't see it as a "classic" cover. What he said. Nice pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I know what you both mean. It's got a skull, but is hardly a "classic" cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofComics.Com Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yeah, if you can walk into the skull it just doesn't feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratrooper Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 How does Overstreet determine what is a classic cover and what is not? I am confused on that part. There are some golden age books with covers that are, in my opinion, much more awe inspiring that that Yellowjacket but not classified as having a "classic cover". I think that was a run on sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*paull* Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Punch 12 has a skull that you could walk into.... that's a classic as far as I'm concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Concerning the Yellowjacket, though, here's a puzzler: What classic oddball title did this book later become? No fair consulting your Photo Journals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Picked up at the SD Con yesterday. features a story narrated by the old witch. I'm curious how you hard-core horror collector's feel about this possibly being the first horror series, as noted by Overstreet. Wow look at the quality of that book, unrestored? Its amazing that you can pick up such a nice book at a Con as you think the dealers would be like rabid dogs scooping these up for resale. I am really going to try and make it to my first con next year, probably San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*paull* Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 I've seen plenty of beautiful and obscure Golden Age at cons.... they are just usually seriously overpriced. I've passed on books knowing that I could do better on eBay if I am patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 The Yellowjacket #7 is a solid Fine+, I got it for right around the Fine guide value. Surferdude, if you do plan to come to SD Con next year, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Thanks to Pov for this one. As he said, I now have a complete golden age run....since this series only lasted the one issue. The title story features a great interior splash panel that I will have to scan at some point. This is the first golden age book that I have owned that has absolutely ZERO smell on the interior. No acidity, nothing. Kinda weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Here are two you don't see very often and both feature painted covers by George Meyerriecks. The art on number five is particularly unusual; the main image has a look that's almost like a Renaissance painting. I was shocked to get them both for under half guide. St. John really had a history of pushing the envelope stylistically...at least in terms of their covers. Here is the last of the three Meyerriecks covers from this title. Very bizarre art, I love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Here's a beater I got recently. I don't think its been posted before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonds25 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Just won this from the Heritage auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 WOW! Gorgeous book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Surferdude, if you do plan to come to SD Con next year, let me know. Going to try and make an effort to go next year. Will most defintely let you know if I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Here's a beater I got recently. I don't think its been posted before. That's a classic 50s sci-fi cover.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Just won this from the Heritage auction You're livin' large b25! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrk Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
