Crackandpresstoan11 Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 How rare are the Mac Raboy issues of this run? I was just curious since I really don't collect golden age books, but if I ever did, I might start with these. What would I expect to pay for 7.0 copies? Very interested in issues #27and #38. Is there any potential for an increase in value on these, or are all Fawcetts dead? Any info would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArAich Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 As far as I know Mac Raboy issues are highly collectable and would command a premium in higher grades...not sure of actual pricing (beyond OS) but I think these particular issues grow in [or at least] retain there value and would be a safe investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Think Capt Marvel Jr run is more popular with Mac Raboy collectors. Even copies listed as "classic cover" in Ostreet may still be attainable at raw guide valuation at 7.0 level. Green Lama also had some choice Raboy swastika or X-mas covers. 1st 6 Master Comics are oversize so u can't get slab-happy with them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDonut Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Green Lama 8: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 The guy in red looks like Sebastion Cabot playing Henry VIII. Great fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArAich Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Might be a POS but it is my first superhero GA that my Grandmother picked up at an auction about 20 years ago. I love the simplicity of Raboy's work on CM jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Might be a POS but it is my first superhero GA that my Grandmother picked up at an auction about 20 years ago. Hey! Sometimes factors supercede POS. It is a really fun cover. Very innocent in a way and reflective of a time past. A nice thing to have, especially with the family history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArAich Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Correct on all counts pov.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Correct on all counts pov You betcha. Some things just supercede convention. The cover is almost anti-Schomburg in simplicity. But it really made me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanna Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Just because I felt like it, here are some bonus puzzles, taken from this thread: Green Lama puzzle Captain Marvel Jr. puzzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonker Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 I'll offer my opinions-- I love that run of Raboy Master Comics, and have purchased most of them on eBay at or just below guide at the G+ to VG+ condition range. 7.0 is usually out of my league for Golden Age. Someone said that the Cap Jr. series is more prized, but I would disagree. Though both series have fantastic Raboy WWII covers, in general the Raboy interior art is confined to Master Comics up to #42. The art in Cap Jr is either by his assistants, or is made of paste-ups of old Raboy figures in front of new backgrounds done by the Fawcett studio. Recent issues of Roy Thomas' Alter-Ego fanzine discuss this. So for the CGC bragging rights, Cap Jr 9-17 is maybe the equal to Master 27-38, but for Fawcett collectors/readers, I'd guess Master Comics wins. I think this run of Master Comics is under-valued relative to books from the same period from DC or Timely. Will they ever appreciate? Hard to say. Captain Marvel is now one of the DC icons. It may never carry an ongoing series for any length of time, but every few years creators of the caliber of Jerry Ordway, Mark Waid, Alex Ross, Geoff Johns, and soon Jeff Smith come along to try something with Cap. Therefore the Fawcett heroes will stay somewhat current. The movie-- if it actually gets made-- would not hurt. But the best bet for appreciation in value would be a rise in the collectibility of WWII covers, which many of us have been predicting for some time now. You've picked a prime run of such covers. If you like 'em, I'd say go for it. They are highly unlikely to lose value (particularly in the condition you are after). Cheers, Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Here's a mid-grade Raboy Jr #4 for your enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 That scan looks pretty darn nice for a "mid-grade" copy, odin88... Thanx for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Too bad that it's probably colour touched! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Just appreciate the damned thing. Jeeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Oh shaddup, I've seen the book in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 You've seen it in person yet you aren't sure? gyaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Oh, I'm sure but odin hopes that someone misses it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlComicFan Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Fawcetts are still fairly cheap especially early issues of Master Comics I have a Captain Marvel Jr 1 fn+ maybe borderline vf great looking black cover book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkg2627 Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Master Comics # 51 (war cover by Raboy; not your typical WW II cover): Click image to view larger version Low cost image hosting and simple one page listing form: AuctionWatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
