DR.X Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 That's the same book. Comic Book World had it for about 16 months before I bought it. I bought this one raw from the same collection. I'm getting a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing I at least held that book in my hands. Nice!! DRX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 WOWZERS! Nice books! Only one problem I see... YA GOTS TA TAKE THOSE PUPPIES OUT OF THE SLABS SO THEY CAN BE LOVED!!!! thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I can love a beater without being afraid the cat might decide to pounce on me. Reading it would be like wearing your dress shoes to walk in a cow pasture! I might make it through just fine...or might not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This is the second. I don't know if there is another TTA or TOS pre-hero graded this high. It had just sat around unloved for too long. It does mean I've got a nice 9.0 I can part with. Sweet Christmas!!!! (worship) It'll be in great company (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This is the second. I don't know if there is another TTA or TOS pre-hero graded this high. It had just sat around unloved for too long. It does mean I've got a nice 9.0 I can part with. Superb copy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtleboy23 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I wonder if any of AS's WM copies would get a 9.6. I know there have been a couple WM graded 9.4 TTA 13,15 and 19. And a JIM 62. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatComicMafia Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I've been hanging on to this one for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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turtleboy23 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 It's always nice to see the highest grade of an issue. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Two absolutely superb copies!!! Did you submit these yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I wonder if any of AS's WM copies would get a 9.6. I know there have been a couple WM graded 9.4 TTA 13,15 and 19. And a JIM 62. I suspect that a few would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 A few TTA gems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This is an outstanding "lonely mad scientist" cover. Don't know why, but I'm sucker for that kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Sweet copies! The ST 85 is one I rarely see in nice shape. WOW...Your 85 is so pretty it looks cropped, but it isn't ! That's an amazing copy....I'd seen a small glimpse in your group shot but this is the first time "up close". It would certainly dethrone the two 9.0's at the top certified. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAUMONTS Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I love seeing comics Mr. Adamstrange post's, it's so nice to know there are these uber high grade, deep color, glossy beauties lurking in raw state. Sure beats the Plasticfantastics (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Sweet copies! The ST 85 is one I rarely see in nice shape. WOW...Your 85 is so pretty it looks cropped, but it isn't ! That's an amazing copy....I'd seen a small glimpse in your group shot but this is the first time "up close". It would certainly dethrone the two 9.0's at the top certified. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u I thought it was cropped as well and had to talk a second look even though only a handful of my scans are cropped -- ones from 5 or more years ago. But it's just that nice and easily a 9.4 and possibly a 9.6. What I really like is that, like most of my WMs, the book looks like it was just pulled off the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Man, what great books you guys are posting. Here are a few more that I picked up from the Connect (Metro) auction last month. This one has been on my upgrade list for at least 15 + years. Finally snagged a nicer copy. Since this issue is a post-code, I thought I'd post it. The other precode ST's I'll post on the Atlas thread. This issue number is almost "impossible" in HG. A Maneely masterpiece of a cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Here are some HTF JIM's. All these issues in the 50-59 range are very tough in HG. And, I'll throw in my favorite Ditko prehero cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Those look absolutely gorgeous, Rick! Are you pleased with the grading now that you've seen them in person. BTW, love that Maneely mermaid! There is a nice River City copy of it, though not necessarily as nice as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Rick great stuff. These books would make for some pretty fun and challenging high grade runs to piece together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
