KirbyJack Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) Dave, I'm afraid the board rules dictate that you post a full image of that Haunt Of Fear 15. Sorry, it's out of my hands. (Nobody say anything! He might believe me!) Edited July 16, 2020 by KirbyJack OtherEric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Silver said: I bought these from the same person I recently got the CSS 22 from. I bought them on behalf of my brother who is really not a comic collector but has told me he would love to buy some EC horror books. A nice bunch of great books. I looked through the CSS 27 and thought the inside front cover text was cool (EC throwing in the towel on crime and horror comics). Very nice score! That Haunt 17 is getting to be a toughie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OtherEric Posted July 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) Today's book. I don't need to explain why this is a big one. It's actually the first first issue from the initial wave of New Trend books that I've gotten; I have lots of the later first issues but this is the only one from 1950 that I own. I've actually had my eye on this one for a while; I hesitated pulling the trigger because there were cheaper but lower grade copies popping up and I kept hoping a slightly better deal would show. I finally pulled the trigger, oddly enough, when a slightly better copy showed: I decided the off-white to white pages made this the copy for me. I think this book is insanely under-rated, by the way: compared to the other first wave New Trend first issues this was a steal. Now to crack the slab so I can actually read it! (If you happen to see this post in the first moment after I post it: I need to edit it to add the picture, since I'm typing this on my computer but I'll need my phone to get the picture since the slab won't fit my scanner. Give me a moment...) Edited July 16, 2020 by OtherEric Added photo KirbyJack, creaturefan95, Raze and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henson Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, KirbyJack said: Dave, I'm afraid the board rules dictate that you post a full image of that Haunt Of Fear 15. Sorry, it's out of my hands. (Nobody say anything! He might believe me!) LOL 😂 I added a full pic! I had this one CGC’d in 2004. To be honest I tried to wipe off the writing but was terrified it might be considered “Restored”. At that time, I didn’t think cleaning and pressing was allowed. There are a few bends on the back cover that don’t break color. I think it’d grade better with a little tender loving care. KirbyJack and Raze 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, Dave Henson said: LOL 😂 I added a full pic! I had this one CGC’d in 2004. To be honest I tried to wipe off the writing but was terrified it might be considered “Restored”. At that time, I didn’t think cleaning and pressing was allowed. There are a few bends on the back cover that don’t break color. I think it’d grade better with a little tender loving care. Interesting to see the CGC label citing 15 as the first Old Witch. If you re-label to get the pedigree, you’re in danger of losing a GhouLunatic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, OtherEric said: Today's book. I don't need to explain why this is a big one. It's actually the first first issue from the initial wave of New Trend books that I've gotten; I have lots of the later first issues but this is the only one from 1950 that I own. I've actually had my eye on this one for a while; I hesitated pulling the trigger because there were cheaper but lower grade copies popping up and I kept hoping a slightly better deal would show. I finally pulled the trigger, oddly enough, when a slightly better copy showed: I decided the off-white to white pages made this the copy for me. I think this book is insanely under-rated, by the way: compared to the other first wave New Trend first issues this was a steal. Now to crack the slab so I can actually read it! (If you happen to see this post in the first moment after I post it: I need to edit it to add the picture, since I'm typing this on my computer but I'll need my phone to get the picture since the slab won't fit my scanner. Give me a moment...) Bravo! I agree; very underrated, very significant comic book. Presents really well! OtherEric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mstrange Posted July 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2020 From OO EC collection conan09279, OtherEric, KirbyJack and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, OtherEric said: Today's book. I don't need to explain why this is a big one. It's actually the first first issue from the initial wave of New Trend books that I've gotten; I have lots of the later first issues but this is the only one from 1950 that I own. I've actually had my eye on this one for a while; I hesitated pulling the trigger because there were cheaper but lower grade copies popping up and I kept hoping a slightly better deal would show. I finally pulled the trigger, oddly enough, when a slightly better copy showed: I decided the off-white to white pages made this the copy for me. I think this book is insanely under-rated, by the way: compared to the other first wave New Trend first issues this was a steal. Now to crack the slab so I can actually read it! (If you happen to see this post in the first moment after I post it: I need to edit it to add the picture, since I'm typing this on my computer but I'll need my phone to get the picture since the slab won't fit my scanner. Give me a moment...) Great pick-up! With your reflection, looks like he is calling YOU a “bilge rat”... Edited July 17, 2020 by Robot Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 The Vault 35 is awesome! The "before" shot to CSS22's "after"! mstrange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robot Man Posted July 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2020 Found these in the stash today. All 4 MAD hardback books with DJs. Not “technically” ECs but very related as far as I’m concerned. Sarg, Raze, OtherEric and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Robot Man said: Found these in the stash today. All 4 MAD hardback books with DJs. Not “technically” ECs but very related as far as I’m concerned. Separated at birth: Robot Man and Raze 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 15 hours ago, OtherEric said: Separated at birth: I think I traded 3 Jimmy Olsens for my original MAD #30. I wanted it bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThothAmon Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 8:38 PM, OtherEric said: how did you pick Mad #30 as your cut-off? If I may butt in, a picture is worth a thousand words. What me worry? Sarg and KirbyJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave Henson Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Happy Monday 🤪. I received my Shock Illustrated 3 today back from CGC. I purchased this one about 25 years ago and it’s not a Gaines file copy. CGC 8.5 White Pages There are 8 copies graded higher in the census. I’ve seen pics of the 9.0, 9.2, 9.4 and one of the 9.8. All those are Gaines file copies and none of those have white pages. It would be cool to know the journey of this copy but perhaps it’s too shocking to illustrate. Ghastly542454, Robot Man, KirbyJack and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 So, they've released the souvenir book for Comic-Con 2020 as a free digital download, since the show is entirely virtual this year. I mention it here because there are several articles on EC in it, and a complete reprint of one story; "There Will Come Soft Rains" from Weird Fantasy #17. I think I've mentioned this before, but if I had to pick one, single EC story as my all-time favorite, that would be it. The Weird Fantasy #17 was one of only 3 EC's I kept when I had to sell a lot of books to pay rent. https://www.comic-con.org/cciathome/comic-con-2020-souvenir-book Raze, Dave Henson, Sarg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robot Man Posted July 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2020 I remember the 2000 SDCC well. It was the EC reunion. I rarely attended many of the panels, but I went to all of these. And the autograph session was totally amazing. A row of maybe 8 or 9 artists lined up next to each other. Just went from one to the next with my jaw on the floor. I even wrangled my way into the banquet and sat at Evan’s table. We both have a love of WWI aircraft so we had a nice talk. Easily the best con I have ever attended. I shopped the dealer’s area but can’t even remember what I bought. So historic and the end of an era. Within a few years, most of these gentlemen had passed away. Somewhere I have my program signed by all the guys. I should try and dig it out. OtherEric, creaturefan95, Larryw7 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 19 hours ago, OtherEric said: So, they've released the souvenir book for Comic-Con 2020 as a free digital download, since the show is entirely virtual this year. I mention it here because there are several articles on EC in it, and a complete reprint of one story; "There Will Come Soft Rains" from Weird Fantasy #17. I think I've mentioned this before, but if I had to pick one, single EC story as my all-time favorite, that would be it. The Weird Fantasy #17 was one of only 3 EC's I kept when I had to sell a lot of books to pay rent. https://www.comic-con.org/cciathome/comic-con-2020-souvenir-book Do they offer a physical copy? I dont like PDFs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Raze said: Do they offer a physical copy? I dont like PDFs. According to Mark Evanier, where I originally found the link, they are not printing copies. Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hap Hazard Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Robot Man said: I remember the 2000 SDCC well. It was the EC reunion. I rarely attended many of the panels, but I went to all of these. And the autograph session was totally amazing. A row of maybe 8 or 9 artists lined up next to each other. Just went from one to the next with my jaw on the floor. I even wrangled my way into the banquet and sat at Evan’s table. We both have a love of WWI aircraft so we had a nice talk. Easily the best con I have ever attended. I shopped the dealer’s area but can’t even remember what I bought. So historic and the end of an era. Within a few years, most of these gentlemen had passed away. Somewhere I have my program signed by all the guys. I should try and dig it out. Best Con Ever! KirbyJack, Raze, Larryw7 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post conan09279 Posted July 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2020 Two news adds today. Larryw7, Raze, OtherEric and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
