How does one tell the difference between 1st, 2nd. Or 3rd print for Zap Comix 1? 0

[roulette44]

Hey all. Would appreciate help from anyone who knows how to tell the difference.

 

Thanks

Joey

[JazzMan]

Eggs would be a good resource, but I found this that might be helpful:

 

http://comixjoint.com/zapcomix1-1st.html

 

1st printing - 25-cent cover price, states "Printed by Charles Plymell" on back cover

2nd printing - 35-cent cover price, states "Printed by Don Donahue" on back cover

3rd printing - 35-cent cover price, no printer statement on back cover

4th printing - 50-cent cover price

5th printing - 60-cent cover price

6th printing - 75-cent cover price

7th printing - $1.50 cover price

8th printing - $2.50 cover price

9th printing - $2.95 cover price

[JazzMan]

Someone liked the post above that I made 5 years back.  I miss Howard - he passed away a short time later that same year.  He was such a nice guy and always ready to freely give what he knew.  Gone too soon.   

[kav]

http://comixjoint.com/underground.html

[MatterEaterLad]

7 hours ago, JazzMan said:

Someone liked the post above that I made 5 years back.  I miss Howard - he passed away a short time later that same year.  He was such a nice guy and always ready to freely give what he knew.  Gone too soon.   

Really great guy. Gave me advice when I bought (and slabbed) a bunch of Zap, FFFB, and Air Pirate Funnies.

Is it true that CBCS doesn't grade underground comics?

[oldmilwaukee6er]

13 hours ago, MatterEaterLad said:

 

Is it true that CBCS doesn't grade underground comics?

Yep.

[MatterEaterLad]

23 minutes ago, oldmilwaukee6er said:

Yep.

Wow. I wonder why?

[steveinthecity]

2 hours ago, MatterEaterLad said:

Wow. I wonder why?

It was brought up quite some time ago on Voldy’s site, and reasons given were potential difficulty in determining originals vs. counterfeits, first or subsequent printings, and correct attribution to a creator or publisher.  Maybe they just need someone on staff experienced with that segment of the hobby?