Sauce Dog Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Found a copy of Startling Comics #10 that I didn't think I should pass up for the price - seriously, 1st Fighting Yank ever! It was graded by 'that other worst of the worst company' but since it was a cover-less NO GRADE it's not like I had much to loose. The reproduction cover it came with was just awful, and i'll be remaking my own new one for it (Using high res art and proper color matching and closer paper stock to the original). However once I actually had time to inspect it it became clear why I got it for the price it was...the cases seal on the left hand side was fully opened, and when I removed the comic and inner sleeve (LIBERATION!!!!), I could see the sleeve was cut with an xacto knife alone the left side making it easy to remove and replace the comic. I think this other seller might have realized he might have had a tampered with dud on his hands - wish they mentioned it in the description though :P The comic inside IS a legit Startling Comics #10, and all the pages seem to be there. So that's the good news - the reason I suspect a switcher-roo is that well...the page quality. Maybe someone swapped out the white page copy for this one...or maybe That OTHER company is just THAT bad with page quality grading (100% possible)Behold the OFF-WHITE to WHITE perfection! Edited December 2, 2019 by Sauce Dog Raze and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Sauce Dog said: Found a copy of Startling Comics #10 that I didn't think I should pass up for the price - seriously, 1st Fighting Yank ever! It was graded by 'that other worst of the worst company' but since it was a cover-less NO GRADE it's not like I had much to loose. The reproduction cover it came with was just awful, and i'll be remaking my own new one for it (Using high res art and proper color matching and closer paper stock to the original). However once I actually had time to inspect it it became clear why I got it for the price it was...the cases seal on the left hand side was fully opened, and when I removed the comic and inner sleeve (LIBERATION!!!!), I could see the sleeve was cut with an xacto knife alone the left side making it easy to remove and replace the comic. I think this other seller might have realized he might have had a tampered with dud on his hands - wish they mentioned it in the description though :P The comic inside IS a legit Startling Comics #10, and all the pages seem to be there. So that's the good news - the reason I suspect a switcher-roo is that well...the page quality. Maybe someone swapped out the white page copy for this one...or maybe That OTHER company is just THAT bad with page quality grading (100% possible)Behold the OFF-WHITE to WHITE perfection! pq has been all over the place lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1332 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 A pretty nice copy... PopKulture, Larryw7, pmpknface and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post waaaghboss Posted December 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2019 Finally in the club! Raze, comicjack, Larryw7 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 On 12/1/2019 at 8:06 PM, Sauce Dog said: Found a copy of Startling Comics #10 that I didn't think I should pass up for the price - seriously, 1st Fighting Yank ever! It was graded by 'that other worst of the worst company' but since it was a cover-less NO GRADE it's not like I had much to loose. The reproduction cover it came with was just awful, and i'll be remaking my own new one for it (Using high res art and proper color matching and closer paper stock to the original). However once I actually had time to inspect it it became clear why I got it for the price it was...the cases seal on the left hand side was fully opened, and when I removed the comic and inner sleeve (LIBERATION!!!!), I could see the sleeve was cut with an xacto knife alone the left side making it easy to remove and replace the comic. I think this other seller might have realized he might have had a tampered with dud on his hands - wish they mentioned it in the description though :P The comic inside IS a legit Startling Comics #10, and all the pages seem to be there. So that's the good news - the reason I suspect a switcher-roo is that well...the page quality. Maybe someone swapped out the white page copy for this one...or maybe That OTHER company is just THAT bad with page quality grading (100% possible)Behold the OFF-WHITE to WHITE perfection! That is a very specific switch-a-roo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sagii Posted December 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2019 ...My Pre Code Horror and Crime books have taken a hit in recent years as i have sold most of them off to obtain HTF early hero Gold (and HTF Romance books). First PCH pickup in a while, and one i have always thought was cool! Back in the saddle! Raze, X_Phile, MrBedrock and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mak420 Posted December 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2019 My recent clink win! Now I am complete! pmpknface, blue808, comicjack and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Mak420 said: My recent clink win! Now I am complete! Mak420 and Point Five 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post badback83 Posted December 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2019 I’ve always liked this cover but I didn’t want to put a ton of money into getting a copy. Luckily, I found a nice low grade copy I could live with via @lhcomics. Thanks again Leroy! blue808, X_Phile, fifties and 12 others 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzutak Posted December 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2019 From a good friend's collection MustEatBrains, Robot Man, porcupine48 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post X_Phile Posted December 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2019 High on my list for a long time. One of my favorite Cole covers finally in the collection. fifties, szucchini, blue808 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuscemasAvengers Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 1 minute ago, X_Phile said: High on my list for a long time. One of my favorite Cole covers finally in the collection. Screaming colors! Congrats! X_Phile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Point Five Posted December 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2019 badback83, blue808, porcupine48 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak420 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 13 hours ago, Point Five said: Awesome book! Congratulations! Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze johnny Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 13 hours ago, Point Five said: Guess he's contesting the will? mustang33guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, bronze johnny said: Guess he's contesting the will? I’m thinking the dispute will be wrapped up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet75 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Awesome ebay auction tonight for Giant Comics Edition 15. hammered at $819. Any lucky boardie grab this restored beauty? I thought I had it until the last 5 seconds. guessing @Comcav ? ?https://www.ebay.com/itm/GIANT-COMICS-EDITIONS-15-St-John-Publishing-1950-Matt-Baker-art-cover/184079982951?hash=item2adc05a167:g:gF4AAOSwuEhdzZtI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 1 minute ago, davet75 said: Awesome ebay auction tonight for Giant Comics Edition 15. hammered at $819. Any lucky boardie grab this restored beauty? I thought I had it until the last 5 seconds. guessing @Comcav ? ?https://www.ebay.com/itm/GIANT-COMICS-EDITIONS-15-St-John-Publishing-1950-Matt-Baker-art-cover/184079982951?hash=item2adc05a167:g:gF4AAOSwuEhdzZtI The book is incomplete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet75 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just now, comicnoir said: The book is incomplete. yes, restored too. but still beautiful and not a bad price. I think a rough copy missing a back cover sold here for $600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet75 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 1 minute ago, davet75 said: yes, restored too. but still beautiful and not a bad price. I think a rough copy missing a back cover sold here for $600. Strictly speaking as someone who will probably never own a complete, unrestored, decent copy of that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
