originalisbest Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Superhero/humor/horror all rolled up into one pre-code package. I don't normally delve into this pond, but I was just smitten by this book. It was a pleasure to see this book in person, and get to meet mrmyst, october, and supernerd at the recent C2E2 -- I wonder what it is about precode horror fans -- these guys are typical -- that they're quite the opposite of the horrible, frightful 40's and 50's material we love? You couldn't hope to meet nicer, more pleasant people to talk with. Great book, mrmyst! The late issues of Whiz, Cap Marvel Jr and Marvel Familys, etc. all had bits of the wave of horror sneaking into their covers and guts (heh-heh) -- I need to get some for my collection (though not as nice in shape!) Thanks John! It was indeed great to meet you at C2E2! The August Chicago convention would be a great time to get some of us gnarly horror collectors together - if anyone attends please come to the C-Link booth and introduce yourself. Bring some ratty old horror comics! I'll be sure to stop by! And, will try and dig up some ratty old ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 20 somthing years a romance started- with the Gerber PhotoJournal Guide. I poured over the two volumes, compiled a list of the books with scarcity index of 7 or above and was mesmerized by the number of books I had never seen before. There were a few that stood out even more than others, and yesterday I had a chance to pick up my first copy of one of my favorites. Awesome, awesome, awesome, Andy. Big congrats. I, too, had to have one after I got the Photo-Journals way back when. Had a VG and then a 6.5, and it's been locked in my box for 20 years, where it'll stay. That's too bad, it would be nice to take it out and look at it every now and again. Oh, I do, I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I don't know why but this seems to be a semi-popular issue to have. I haven't read it. As well as this one. Couple of good stories in the Nightmare, titles not listed on the cover, and a run that's worthwhile acquiring. The Astonishing also has at least one good tale in it (I just don't remember which), or I wouldn't have hung onto my copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 20 somthing years a romance started- with the Gerber PhotoJournal Guide. I poured over the two volumes, compiled a list of the books with scarcity index of 7 or above and was mesmerized by the number of books I had never seen before. There were a few that stood out even more than others, and yesterday I had a chance to pick up my first copy of one of my favorites. Ordinarily, I would think you meant you pored over the Gerber volumes but having known you for a while I have little doubt that pouring was involved, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 20 somthing years a romance started- with the Gerber PhotoJournal Guide. I poured over the two volumes, compiled a list of the books with scarcity index of 7 or above and was mesmerized by the number of books I had never seen before. There were a few that stood out even more than others, and yesterday I had a chance to pick up my first copy of one of my favorites. Ordinarily, I would think you meant you pored over the Gerber volumes but having known you for a while I have little doubt that pouring was involved, too. Back in those days it was a lot more like poored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Let's see some Blue Bolts.....Robot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 20 somthing years a romance started- with the Gerber PhotoJournal Guide. I poured over the two volumes, compiled a list of the books with scarcity index of 7 or above and was mesmerized by the number of books I had never seen before. There were a few that stood out even more than others, and yesterday I had a chance to pick up my first copy of one of my favorites. Would this get the Headlights notation or Fistful of Severed Tongues notation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Let's see some Blue Bolts.....Robot? A not so recent purchase but posted to cheer you up while you're getting better! Glad you're back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mio Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 20 somthing years a romance started- with the Gerber PhotoJournal Guide. I poured over the two volumes, compiled a list of the books with scarcity index of 7 or above and was mesmerized by the number of books I had never seen before. There were a few that stood out even more than others, and yesterday I had a chance to pick up my first copy of one of my favorites. Would this get the Headlights notation or Fistful of Severed Tongues notation? I would prefer a fistful of headlights, myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Let's see some Blue Bolts.....Robot? I actually don't have that many Jimmers. Have always had my sights on other stuff. Here is the only one I have in my bucket. And, it's great seeing you back here. Hopefully, the boards are a nice distraction to the hospital grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks Jay man,Robotert! Space hawk just ain't the same without Wolverton.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Scans for my little buddy Jimmers; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thaats the stuff! Never seen a 114 in person...good stories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What a cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Nice! I gotta get me a #115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thaats the stuff! Never seen a 114 in person...good stories? From an old post... What’s even better is that the inside of the book does not disappoint. The first tale up is the cover story “Swamp Spirit” by Jay Disbrow (a great artist whom I wasn’t aware of if not for these boards). Some very chilling panels follow…(note the skull face on the tree). There is even an acid-in-the-face panel (actually elixir of life but with the same results) at the end, very cool! Some of you I know have a copy of this book and know all about it so I’ll leave you with one last splash from the story “The insider”. Can anyone tell I’m really happy with this book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Nice! I gotta get me a #115 It really reminds me of another book,...that I own,but can't go check!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks Jay man.I only hear D of Disbrow when I got my Chamber of Chills 19....before it went all nuts in price. I really want a114 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yeah, Disbrow is way under rated. Here is a great story with a killer ending panel from this book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
