Bomber-Bob Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just received this today from Sparklecity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 To me this is one of the ultimate prehero books where the protagonist is very much a monster, but is also a great hero. There's that and I just got it and want to post it everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must truck around your e-peenis with a forklift CONGRATS!!!! Incredible book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 great TOS 2 and TTA4 too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamiknight3434 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I had this in my collection for a while but these low numbered issues are just so much fun to show off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just received this today from Sparklecity. Love the low numbers! I've never owned either the TOS #2 or the TTA #4. As I've said before, I think that TTA #4 may be the toughest book out of either of those "Tales of" titles (both in grade and to find a copy period). Awesome pickup! I looked at it longingly but didn't end up bidding due to lack of funds, so I am glad it went to a boardie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bronze age fan* Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just received this today from Sparklecity. I was one of the low ball under bidders on this one...My snipe might not have been placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I needs me a TTA 4. Needs, I tells ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 This thread has been buzzing lately. I fear for the price(s) of some of the books I'm after at auction. We may have the occasional breather that lasts a couple of days, but overall I think this thread is in contention for the most active and passionate group in the Silver room. .....it seems like just yesterday when we broke the 100 page barrier. I was totally NUTZ over this stuff when I was a kid.....and I never really grew up...GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just received this today from Sparklecity. Love the low numbers! I've never owned either the TOS #2 or the TTA #4. As I've said before, I think that TTA #4 may be the toughest book out of either of those "Tales of" titles (both in grade and to find a copy period). Awesome pickup! I looked at it longingly but didn't end up bidding due to lack of funds, so I am glad it went to a boardie. TOS #2 and TTA #4 are insanely difficult in high grade. Those black covers show every defect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just took a quick look at the census: TOS #2- Has only 2 8.0s as top copies!! TTA #4- Has 1 9.0,9.2 and 9.4, then just 1 7.0 copy TTA #5- Has 2 9.2s and just 1 8.0 Crazy tough books, to say the least!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Not surprised to hear those census numbers, but surprised that TTA #4 isn't relatively tougher than that. For me that has always been the toughest. I can't remember the last time I saw a copy in person, and believe me I have been looking. Not my copies (obviously), but here are scans of the top TTA #4 and 5 that I nabbed the last time they were up for sale. Korvac was kind enough to make his TTA #5 undercopy (a 7.5) available to me a year ago when it freed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Oh the temptations Very sweet pre hero books I'm going to scan my raw copies when I get home and post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) I have a copy of TTA 13 with an unusual stamp of some sort on the Back cover, upper right. Anybody ever see this before ? Edited November 24, 2012 by bomber-bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Nice book! No idea on the stamp, but I like it. I tend to enjoy date or store stamps as long as they are unobtrusive, and you can't get better than a well-placed back cover stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have a copy of TTA 13 with an unusual stamp of some sort on the Back cover, upper right. Anybody ever see this before ? Monkey stamp. Yeah that's a common one and detracts horribly. Pm me your ask price. If they were in a barrel I'd offer more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Not sure it's pre-hero book but it is a mega-cool, nonetheless! To me this is one of the ultimate prehero books where the protagonist is very much a monster, but is also a great hero. There's that and I just got it and want to post it everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks! (thumbs u I know its a stretch, but the Hulk name is used in JIM #62 + 66(as you well know). And I wanted to share the book with my prehero peeps, some of the most passionate and coolest collectors out there!!! Not sure it's pre-hero book but it is a mega-cool, nonetheless! To me this is one of the ultimate prehero books where the protagonist is very much a monster, but is also a great hero. There's that and I just got it and want to post it everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 ehhh, there are elements. We'll give it a pass You've got so much cred on this thread anyways that you could get away with posting a strawberry shortcake #1 and we still wouldn't be picking up the flaming torches, I don't think What a book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Thanks Dan!! I'll give Greggy a shout so we can get those Strawberry Shortcakes cranked up!! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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