Obscure superhero thread 0

[jbcomicbox]

Jon, is that the Larson victory 3?

 

Yes it is. But it is more than that. It is what I dubbed the "Lost Larson"- this is one of six Larsons that were sold to me AFTER my article came out and was re-printed in the local Wasau Gazzette..

 

 

I thought I share an interesting postscript about the Larson article I did for the Overstreet Quarterly. After the article came out, Larson’s hometown newspaper in Nebraska asked if they could reprint the Larson article. I naturally gave my permission. In early January I received my copies (they actually “serialized” it into two parts) of the Wausa Gazette. One actually had a cover of Capt. Marvel prominently displayed.

About two weeks later I received a letter from an boyhood friend of Larson’s (Larson had even been his best man.). They had read with much interest my articles. It prompted an old memory. Recently, he had cleaned out his mother’s house and discovered a box of his old comics. He remembered as a boy that Larson had given him comics after he was done with them. Sure enough they found six books with “Lamont” or “Larson” on them. He wondered if I “might” be interested in them. MIGHT BE!

As described none of the books sounded like they were in particulary good condition. However, driven by curiosity and this incredible quirk of luck that these books even existed I dickered over a price. For the record they are Smash Comics 8, Feature Comics 34, Victory Comics 3, Star Spangled Comics 2, Minute Man Comics 2 and Super Mystery 2/4. None of these books has the classic white pages of the original collection reflecting the unique storage conditions of the originals. No book grades better than a VG+. However, for me and my Larson mania, these lost Larsons will always be special.

 

JSB 2/1/95 c 2015

 

neat little piece of esoterial..........

 

[Tri-Color Brian]

I've noticed that only a fraction of the Larson collection has found it's way onto the Pedigree Comics website (less than 280). Have you ever thought of uploading yours there? We'd like to see them all...and some of yours may already be there, but i know the Victory 3 isn't.

 

http://www.comicbookpedigrees.com/upload.php

 

I'm sure you're aware of the site, and I think it's a great resource for those of us that love pedigree books.

Edited April 5, 2015 by tricolorbrian

[RareHighGrade]

Some this and that.......

Love those Jon. The very early issues of Prize comics also have awesome covers showcasing obscure heros. Do you have any of those?

[jbcomicbox]

Some this and that.......

Love those Jon. The very early issues of Prize comics also have awesome covers showcasing obscure heros. Do you have any of those?

 

 

I have a bunch of them......here are some early examples....jb

[jbcomicbox]

I've noticed that only a fraction of the Larson collection has found it's way onto the Pedigree Comics website (less than 280). Have you ever thought of uploading yours there? We'd like to see them all...and some of yours may already be there, but i know the Victory 3 isn't.

 

http://www.comicbookpedigrees.com/upload.php

 

I'm sure you're aware of the site, and I think it's a great resource for those of us that love pedigree books.

 

I have about 160 Larsons....

[Tri-Color Brian]

Well, it's pretty easy to upload a scan...and if you did 5 per day you'd be done in, uh...a few weeks...and you don't need to upload the one's that are already there that someone already uploaded for you...

 

PS- the uploader works off your computer files, so you don't need to use an external site...

Edited April 5, 2015 by tricolorbrian

[gino2paulus2]

 

 

ALL AWESOME books from the both of ya's!!! thanks for sharing and is that the real deal Green Giant Comics #1

 

[gino2paulus2]

Some this and that.......

Love those Jon. The very early issues of Prize comics also have awesome covers showcasing obscure heros. Do you have any of those?

 

 

I have a bunch of them......here are some early examples....jb

 

Prize #7

[Duffman_Comics]

Fantastic books JB

 

I especially like the "Prize 20" .

 

A "Victory Parade" that involves all of the Prize features - even the "Monster of Frankenstein" - except that he's tied up in a car at the rear

 

Great stuff.

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[sagii]

Great stuff on this thread! I have always liked the Grim Reaper covers from Wonder Comics(only got as far as #1 and this one when i considered putting the run together a ways back). Both gone now

[sagii]

Here's one from my collection: 'Son' of 'Professor Supermind and Son'. Almost looks like 'Aquaman' on this War cover at a quick glance(to me)

[ciorac]

 

That's a SWEET copy right there brother

 

I like all of the ones you chose to post

[comicjack]

Here's one from my collection: 'Son' of 'Professor Supermind and Son'. Almost looks like 'Aquaman' on this War cover at a quick glance(to me)

Aquaman's brother!

[sacentaur]

Great idea for a thread - enjoyed the scans so far.

 

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