Korvac Saga Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 This next book is something of a prehero grail for me. I first came across it in the early 70's in reprint form in "Where Monsters Dwell". As a 5 year old Godzilla fanatic I was hooked. Now this 40 year old can enjoy the smokin' original!! Droom the Living Lizard. Isn't he the brother of Broom, that janitorial lizard? And Vroom, the Racing Lizard? Seriously, cool book! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 He was a re-write from Stan's first idea, Droom the dead lizard. Kirby felt the panels were a bit static. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtleboy23 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 On the cgc ST97, There is a mark P332 or P322? I've seen a couple pre hero books with same mark. I also have that mark on one of my books. Is it from a certain collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 In the meantime, here is one of my favorite covers that I just got around to scanning! This would have made a wonderful movie poster, dontcha think? Hey, isn't this the issue with the first app. of Uncle Ben and Aunt May? Yes Well..Yes and No... Its an appearance of An "Aunt May & Uncle Ben" drawn by Mr. Ditko, but this is not the couple who lived in Forrest Hill, Queens. This May and Ben lived in a remote sea-side cottage and had a very "fishy" wheelchair bound niece. so I guess they are prototypes........ and CGC prob does say something like that on the notes for this issue. BTW this is an amazing cover. wow. Had to say it again. Here is CGC stance on this book Forget "Aunt May & Uncle Ben", CGC should put one of those: "Classic Cover" monikers on this beaut! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 In the meantime, here is one of my favorite covers that I just got around to scanning! This would have made a wonderful movie poster, dontcha think? Hey, isn't this the issue with the first app. of Uncle Ben and Aunt May? Yes Well..Yes and No... Its an appearance of An "Aunt May & Uncle Ben" drawn by Mr. Ditko, but this is not the couple who lived in Forrest Hill, Queens. This May and Ben lived in a remote sea-side cottage and had a very "fishy" wheelchair bound niece. so I guess they are prototypes........ and CGC prob does say something like that on the notes for this issue. BTW this is an amazing cover. wow. Had to say it again. Here is CGC stance on this book Forget "Aunt May & Uncle Ben", CGC should put one of those: "Classic Cover" monikers on this beaut! Bill That cover is so person_without_enough_empathyEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 A trio of TTA's. Korvac is pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 A trio of TTA's. Korvac is pleased Even though that #29 cut-off cover is kindof unique and you don't see it that often, it really works with that cover! And that #33 you just hardly ever see...I'm thinking that is quite rare in grade...wouldn't you say so Rich? Others? Again, what can I say...another round of pre-hero beauties!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The TTA 33 is a FANTASTIC cover! Nice trio! Nothing to share from the clink auction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) A trio of TTA's. Korvac is pleased Even though that #29 cut-off cover is kindof unique and you don't see it that often, it really works with that cover! And that #33 you just hardly ever see...I'm thinking that is quite rare in grade...wouldn't you say so Rich? Others? Again, what can I say...another round of pre-hero beauties!!! Yes, these are really nice books, and certainly in these grades. I think all the pre-heroes in the higher grades are getting tough to find. Very nice copies. DRX Edited March 24, 2009 by DRX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think in so many ways an 8.0 for most of these books equates to at least a 9.0 for many other genres and book categories...even 7.0s and 7.5s are quite rare by Census standards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 totally agree... you never see these books above vf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Nice books! Its fun to see your pre-hero collection grow. Keep on Truckin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think in so many ways an 8.0 for most of these books equates to at least a 9.0 for many other genres and book categories...even 7.0s and 7.5s are quite rare by Census standards... Agreed, grades like those just dont pop up to frequently. Most are in the VG/F range, and most of the ones on E-Bay look questionable. I can remember backin the day when dealers tables had stacks and stacks of the pre-hero books. Those days are history sad to say. Again, great looking books! DRX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 A trio of TTA's. Korvac is pleased Even though that #29 cut-off cover is kindof unique and you don't see it that often, it really works with that cover! And that #33 you just hardly ever see...I'm thinking that is quite rare in grade...wouldn't you say so Rich? Others? Again, what can I say...another round of pre-hero beauties!!! Thanks Tom!! (thumbs u I love the cover to #29 too. So cinematic + explosive. Looks like a great movie poster And all of these books are rare in grade. Just thumbing through raw dealer stock at shows, I've never seen anything above VF- and priced like NM-. And graded HG copies go for a fortune. ANY 9.0 copy commands 1 to 1.5K, if not more. Of these 3 books only the #24 has a 9.2(the highest graded+ only copy) whereas the other 2 top out at 9.0. My #24 is the 2nd best + only 8.0. None of these books have more than 16 unrestored graded copies. Tough great books!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The TTA 33 is a FANTASTIC cover! Nice trio! Nothing to share from the clink auction? TOS #31 9.0 on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think in so many ways an 8.0 for most of these books equates to at least a 9.0 for many other genres and book categories...even 7.0s and 7.5s are quite rare by Census standards... 7.5 is definitely HG for the preheros. Being as 9.0 is often the HGC (or more likely 8.0 or 8.5), everything else should be scaled accordingly. Like in OSPG where many GA books don't even have prices listed above VF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtleboy23 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I wonder how many raw VF+ copies are in the hands of old time collectors. I was at the Tampa show this weekend. Of course none there, but one dealer told me good luck. He's been trying to put a high grade run together for 10 years and he still said he's not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Nice books! Its fun to see your pre-hero collection grow. Keep on Truckin! Its been alot of fun putting together too + sharing with you cultured + erudite gentlemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think in so many ways an 8.0 for most of these books equates to at least a 9.0 for many other genres and book categories...even 7.0s and 7.5s are quite rare by Census standards... Agreed, grades like those just dont pop up to frequently. Most are in the VG/F range, and most of the ones on E-Bay look questionable. I can remember backin the day when dealers tables had stacks and stacks of the pre-hero books. Those days are history sad to say. Again, great looking books! DRX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The TTA 33 is a FANTASTIC cover! Nice trio! Nothing to share from the clink auction? TOS #31 9.0 on its way Most excellent! There were some very healthy prices in that auction! Good thing we're in a recession or it'd be really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
