Rarity of books that cannot be slabbed-New Fun, Master, Jumbo

[IngelsFan]

What is the general consensus on the early golden age oversized comics that can't be slabbed and therefore aren't in the census? I'm referring to New Fun 1-6, Master 1-6, and Jumbo Comics 1-8. Has anyone tried compiling a list of what's out there or estimating just how scarce these books are?

[jgallo]

They are tough books to find for sure but somewhat low demand like much of the early pre hero stuff. The lack of slabbing doesn't help much either.

 

From what I have seen the oversized aspect tends to result in a lot of covers being detached and the paper is often weak. The covers were heavy stock so they hold up somewhat better.

 

Great early art and pre darn rare but low demand and people rarely even talk much about them so they are often forgotten.

 

James G

[KirbyJack]

The few times I've bid on any of the first 3 issues of Jumbo, I've been left in the dust. These were low grade books and went for well over guide in each instance.

Not a big enough sample size to be significant, just my personal experience. I'm still hoping to find one at my price!

[Straw-Man]

I've similarly had no luck in bidding on the oversized masters; not that I went crazy on them, but still gave a few the ol' college try.

[IngelsFan]

I've picked up 2 Jumbos this year (#5 and 8), and can easily see how 1) not many survived and 2) how even fewer survived in decent shape. Storing them was tricky because of thier size and the fact that they aren't slabbed; my solution was to put them in an Itoya portfolio with cardboard to support them. I love the way they look, and between New Fun, Jumbo and Master, it's only 20 issues, so that's a reasonable goal. The fact that they turn up so rarely helps since they do tend to go over guide, sometimes WELL over guide!

[KirbyJack]

between New Fun, Jumbo and Master, it's only 20 issues

 

Just to be technical, More Fun isn't standard size until #9, so 7 and 8 might belong on your list, too.

[IngelsFan]

Good point-I keep forgetting about those. I think I'll add them just for the variety (assuming of course that they ever are offered for sale!). Those are also tough books in grade. I owned a #8 a few years ago, and it was falling apart.

[KirbyJack]

I've actually held in my hot little hands a nice copy of The Big Book of Fun Comics!

My own aspirations can't go farther than something like your ragged #8!

I'm hoping for a reader Jumbo for the early Kirby art.

[Point Five]

I can't believe this thread made it through the whole day without a 'stabbing' joke. OP, somebody up there likes you.

 

 

[KirbyJack]

I didn't notice it!

I can only think of a single example of a comic that can't be stabbed. Anyone remember that Tec #31 with a giant shotgun blast thru it?

 

 

[IngelsFan]

Good catch-doing this on an iphone I didn't notice. But, it was a learning experience because now I know I can edit the thread header!

[jbcomicbox]

I didn't notice it!

I can only think of a single example of a comic that can't be stabbed. Anyone remember that Tec #31 with a giant shotgun blast thru it?

 

 

Love these books.....jb

[IngelsFan]

Those are stunning books! Thanks for sharing them-it's great to know that some high grade copies survived.

[KirbyJack]

STATEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, our man jb has a few decent books of non-standard size...

 

[Bronty]

killer.

 

 

[sfcityduck]

What is the general consensus on the early golden age oversized comics that can't be slabbed and therefore aren't in the census? I'm referring to New Fun 1-6, Master 1-6, and Jumbo Comics 1-8. Has anyone tried compiling a list of what's out there or estimating just how scarce these books are?

 

Aren't there others? Like the Feature Books?

[jbcomicbox]

What is the general consensus on the early golden age oversized comics that can't be slabbed and therefore aren't in the census? I'm referring to New Fun 1-6, Master 1-6, and Jumbo Comics 1-8. Has anyone tried compiling a list of what's out there or estimating just how scarce these books are?

 

Aren't there others? Like the Feature Books?

 

 

Do not forget the Big Book of Fun Comics.....

 

I will leave the Jumbos to Peter......jb

[jbcomicbox]

.....oh and the Jumbo 9 is a killer book.......

[Robot Man]

Here's a Feature Book. Not only is it oversized but real fat.

 

[BB-Gun]

I have two jumbo Jumbos, one with a cover and one without.

Paper holds up OK and cover is regular glossy stock.

I also have several Feature Books. The paper is much heavier, almost cardboard.

I saw JB's New Fun Comics once and the cover also seemed glossy like a regular comic.

 

Jumbo and Feature were not four color interiors.