Doohickamabob Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Those Cochran reprint books are really great. I saw them auctioned the first week and I immediately assumed they would be bid up wayyy beyond anything I could pay. That was a really dumb assumption on my part, as many of them sold for very low prices. I don't know why but my theory is that it was because the swine flu scare had just gotten really crazy and people were talking about a worldwide catastrophe, etc. Just a theory. Anyway, during the first week's auction, many of the Cochran books sold for $300-$600 when they should have gone for more like $1,300 to $3,000. I totally missed the boat. The one that I'm still kicking myself for not bidding on is the book full of Crypt of Terror and Tales From the Crypt comics (I notice the buyer is in these forums). That sold for something like $860, when it probably should have sold for more like $3,500. Just the first three Crypt of Terror comics alone should have been worth over $1,500 (that's a low estimate), nevermind all the great early-run TFTC's. The guy who won that book got the biggest score ever. Put that book on Heritage Auction next winter and walk away with a $2,000 profit or more. I think there must have been a lot of people who were amazed and frustrated by the first week's low sales, because the next week people really put in some worthy bids, and items sold for more respectable amounts. The Vault of Horror early-run book sold for $1,900 or so, and the Mad comics early-run book sold for $3,300 or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 This is a new scan but I have had the book for a while. Does anyone know who the artist is? Tuska did at least one of the inside stories. What about the others? I like the pretty colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 beat up but cover is complete. mostly jo jo stories i think. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selegue Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Al Anderson? Nice cover! Jack This is a new scan but I have had the book for a while. Does anyone know who the artist is? Tuska did at least one of the inside stories. What about the others? I like the pretty colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Al Anderson? Nice cover! Jack This is a new scan but I have had the book for a while. Does anyone know who the artist is? Tuska did at least one of the inside stories. What about the others? I like the pretty colors. Sounds right Jack. He was pretty good at making those covers and Z-D did use his talents. I think we had a similar discussion about Amazing Adventures. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Anybody own a Dynamic 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Corgi Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 This is a new scan but I have had the book for a while. Does anyone know who the artist is? Tuska did at least one of the inside stories. What about the others? I like the pretty colors. Awesome book! Still need to get one of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*paull* Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Anybody own a Dynamic 8? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 A few new Horror books in! Been wanting a copy of this book for a while now, love this cover. Last copy I came across was on a dealer's site and when I purchased it, the dealer apologized and said it couldn't be found in their inventory! Love that book too, missed out on one on ebay a year or so back...Nice book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) I am not in the habit of posting books the day that I get them, but I will let this one be an exception. I LOVE THIS BOOK! Nice copy...looks nicer than a 4.5, I'm surprised that the label doesn't say "Used in SOTI"..I was thinking of sending in my raw copy... Edited June 10, 2009 by Twistty1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantastic Thor Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I am not in the habit of posting books the day that I get them, but I will let this one be an exception. I LOVE THIS BOOK! Nice copy...looks nicer than a 4.5, I'm surprised that the label doesn't say "Used in SOTI"..I was thinking of sending in my raw copy... That is a great book ! Should be a better grade though. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I do like to see Ditko stories in those old comics. I love the art but I can't help think that it could have been worse on the "Day of the Yellow Snow". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightson fan Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I do like to see Ditko stories in those old comics. I love the art but I can't help think that it could have been worse on the "Day of the Yellow Snow". What title and issue is this from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Unusual Tales #9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Oh, shucks...too late to post my copy. Here it is anyway! This is a really tough in HG black cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightson fan Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Oh, shucks...too late to post my copy. Here it is anyway! This is a really tough in HG black cover I really like that book....alot. Your copy is sharp. I am starting to feel myself be pulled by some of these late 50-early 60's Ditko Charltons. Collecting ADD headed my way once again....especially after the CLink auction last week. Picked up 9 books...and not a singe pre-code in the bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Oh, shucks...too late to post my copy. Here it is anyway! This is a really tough in HG black cover I really like that book....alot. Your copy is sharp. I am starting to feel myself be pulled by some of these late 50-early 60's Ditko Charltons. Collecting ADD headed my way once again....especially after the CLink auction last week. Picked up 9 books...and not a singe pre-code in the bunch! ::Using the RingMaster's hat:: Join us...join the league of "late 50-early 60's Ditko" collectors.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
precodekeith Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I do like to see Ditko stories in those old comics. I love the art but I can't help think that it could have been worse on the "Day of the Yellow Snow". Just wonder if "Red Snow" was another Cold War allegory for Communism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightson fan Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Oh, shucks...too late to post my copy. Here it is anyway! This is a really tough in HG black cover I really like that book....alot. Your copy is sharp. I am starting to feel myself be pulled by some of these late 50-early 60's Ditko Charltons. Collecting ADD headed my way once again....especially after the CLink auction last week. Picked up 9 books...and not a singe pre-code in the bunch! ::Using the RingMaster's hat:: Join us...join the league of "late 50-early 60's Ditko" collectors.... Willingly..... However, I did pick up an uber sweet pre-code Ditko recently.....don't have it in hand yet...but will share once I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
