Inaflash Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes, a very tough issue that I don't have. Nice book. (thumbs u Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john72tex Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 First Silver Age Appearance of the Mad Hatter. Quest Completed! Where'd you get this from? Dale Roberts? Sweet copy BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 First Silver Age Appearance of the Mad Hatter. Quest Completed! Where'd you get this from? Dale Roberts? Sweet copy BTW! Batman 49 came from Dale Roberts; the book arrived today. Detective Comics 230 came from JHV Comics at SDCC back in 96. BTW, comiclink has a Detective 230 in CGC 8.5 in their latest auction. DEfinitely a tough, tough, tough book to find in just about any kind of decent shape. You might want to place a bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john72tex Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I bet that Tec 230 on C-link will go for more than I'm willin' to pay right now. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 A new arrival. You know, I think this issue of SA is one of the rarest to get in decnt grade. It sure was tough finding this one. Very nice, I don't see this issue much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Back in October 1998, Michelle Nolan wrote an article on some of the scarcer Action Comics citing various and sundry reasons for their scarcity. Excellent and informative article, this Action 224 was prominently featured in her article. It's always been my favorite Al Plastino cover. Though not a fan favorite, he outdid himself with this cover! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Back in October 1998, Michelle Nolan wrote an article on some of the scarcer Action Comics citing various and sundry reasons for their scarcity. Excellent and informative article, this Action 224 was prominently featured in her article. It's always been my favorite Al Plastino cover. Though not a fan favorite, he outdid himself with this cover! Enjoy! Sounds like an interesting article! I didn't know there was anything special about this issue...I got this low grade copy off Ebay a couple of months ago for ten bucks. Your copy is a great one! Edited May 16, 2009 by JohnT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Just got this key book and cracked it out of its case. I've always worshiped this book from afar...love the purple and green color base. Looking forward to reading it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Back in October 1998, Michelle Nolan wrote an article on some of the scarcer Action Comics citing various and sundry reasons for their scarcity. Excellent and informative article, this Action 224 was prominently featured in her article. It's always been my favorite Al Plastino cover. Though not a fan favorite, he outdid himself with this cover! Enjoy! Sounds like an interesting article! I didn't know there was anything special about this issue...I got this low grade copy off Ebay a couple of months ago for ten bucks. Your copy is a great one! Let me tell you something: for ten bucks your copy is a much better deal than mine was and IMHO the book is still visually appealing, in spite of its defects. I overpaid, at the time, for my copy and I bought it probably back in 1994 or 1995. The dealer at the SDCC just wouldn't come down on his price--no matter how hard I tried. Oh well! I just never bought from him again, but I guess he realized how scarce the book was. BTW, the article appeared in a magazine called Comic Book Marketplace (CBM issue number 63, October 1998.) The article is entitled "Missing In Action". Nolan has written hundreds of articles over the years; this one was one of her best. Try EBAY or board members and perhaps you'll luck out and find the issue. The cover of the issue is a recreation of Superman #14. You can't miss it! And I love that Green Lantern Showcase, too! You have a lot of great books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Back in October 1998, Michelle Nolan wrote an article on some of the scarcer Action Comics citing various and sundry reasons for their scarcity. Excellent and informative article, this Action 224 was prominently featured in her article. It's always been my favorite Al Plastino cover. Though not a fan favorite, he outdid himself with this cover! Enjoy! Sounds like an interesting article! I didn't know there was anything special about this issue...I got this low grade copy off Ebay a couple of months ago for ten bucks. Your copy is a great one! Let me tell you something: for ten bucks your copy is a much better deal than mine was and IMHO the book is still visually appealing, in spite of its defects. I overpaid, at the time, for my copy and I bought it probably back in 1994 or 1995. The dealer at the SDCC just wouldn't come down on his price--no matter how hard I tried. Oh well! I just never bought from him again, but I guess he realized how scarce the book was. BTW, the article appeared in a magazine called Comic Book Marketplace (CBM issue number 63, October 1998.) The article is entitled "Missing In Action". Nolan has written hundreds of articles over the years; this one was one of her best. Try EBAY or board members and perhaps you'll luck out and find the issue. The cover of the issue is a recreation of Superman #14. You can't miss it! And I love that Green Lantern Showcase, too! You have a lot of great books! Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for that CBM issue. Do you remember what some of the reasons were for some issues to be scarce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Back in October 1998, Michelle Nolan wrote an article on some of the scarcer Action Comics citing various and sundry reasons for their scarcity. Excellent and informative article, this Action 224 was prominently featured in her article. It's always been my favorite Al Plastino cover. Though not a fan favorite, he outdid himself with this cover! Enjoy! Sounds like an interesting article! I didn't know there was anything special about this issue...I got this low grade copy off Ebay a couple of months ago for ten bucks. Your copy is a great one! Let me tell you something: for ten bucks your copy is a much better deal than mine was and IMHO the book is still visually appealing, in spite of its defects. I overpaid, at the time, for my copy and I bought it probably back in 1994 or 1995. The dealer at the SDCC just wouldn't come down on his price--no matter how hard I tried. Oh well! I just never bought from him again, but I guess he realized how scarce the book was. BTW, the article appeared in a magazine called Comic Book Marketplace (CBM issue number 63, October 1998.) The article is entitled "Missing In Action". Nolan has written hundreds of articles over the years; this one was one of her best. Try EBAY or board members and perhaps you'll luck out and find the issue. The cover of the issue is a recreation of Superman #14. You can't miss it! And I love that Green Lantern Showcase, too! You have a lot of great books! Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for that CBM issue. Do you remember what some of the reasons were for some issues to be scarce? 1 theory: Kids who sought out Superman or persuaded their parents to buy his adventures preferred Superman issues to Action comics because ACtion comics contained only one Superman story. Backup features weren't as popular and contained 2nd or even 3rd tier characters. If Action comics had contained more compelling heroes they would've been sought out more; Congo Bill and even Tommy Tommorow just weren't that popular though personally I've always liked Tommy Tommorrow. 2nd theory: A minimal almost non-extistent attempt at continuity. 3rd theory: Luthor appearances were few and far between during issues 146-241. Let it be noted however that I have found some gems during this rather lackuluster period and Action 224 I believe with its compelling cover is one example. Have fun looking for issues from this period. It's a real challenge to find them--especially in grade! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I have two issues in the 220's and agree the period is pretty cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenrams Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I have two issues in the 220's and agree the period is pretty cool: That 228 is awesome, Danny. Another book for my want list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Yes, that 228 is an awesome cover! I always thought Actions were more common that Supermans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Wow. Beautiful subtle color scheme on this cover. Gorgeous copy, thanks for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I finally got around to scanning one of my favorite Silver Age gems...1st app of that crazy spelunker...Cave Carson. Great story and art - very rare in HG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatterdamillion Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Stoked buttock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AtlasFan Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Nice book! Bob Brown's covers are so underrated. He did some of his best work on those great Space Ranger covers in TOTU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Stoked is that a grey tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
