The Undead Thread: Pre-Code Horror 21 21

[RICK STARR]

[RICK STARR]

[RICK STARR]

1 hour ago, Jayman said:

Jay, cannot wait for your 200 PCH book sales thread.   

What a collection you have!! 

[Jayman]

30 minutes ago, RICK STARR said:

Jay, cannot wait for your 200 PCH book sales thread.   

What a collection you have!! 

Why thank you Sir! You have some stellar books yourself!

I’ve been lucky with some of my past pickups. Including this one which is one of my favorites.

[fifties]

[Robot Man]

As soon as I saw my first Weird Mysteries, I knew I needed to get all of them. Funny how back in the day you could get 3 or 4 for the price of one nice EC. I believe my first one was #6.

[fifties]

[Black Bat]

 Bonus points for showing in correct order!

[Paul © ® ⚽️💙™]

Latest acquisition...

 

[Paul © ® ⚽️💙™]

Just arrived. Love this book, got twins now.

 

 

[RICK STARR]

 

 

 

 

 

[Mr. Lady Luck]

18 hours ago, G G ® ™ said:

Just arrived. Love this book, got twins now.

 

 

I love that first splash page.

  Martha.

[Sauce Dog]

My latest graded purchase, I just could not resist it. Always liked the cover, but never pulled the trigger due to how picky I am with cover ink colors (as well as any pieces missing that might impact art) - however this one seemed to be a nice middle ground that presents great.

Can anyone offer some insight on the difference between this 'Canadian' version and a regular copy? I thought all Superior publications were Canadian (or does this mean the other copies while printed in Canada were meant for distribution in the states?)

[bronze johnny]

1 minute ago, Sauce Dog said:

My latest graded purchase, I just could not resist it. Always liked the cover, but never pulled the trigger due to how picky I am with cover ink colors (as well as any pieces missing that might impact art) - however this one seemed to be a nice middle ground that presents great.

Can anyone offer some insight on the difference between this 'Canadian' version and a regular copy? I thought all Superior publications were Canadian (or does this mean the other copies while printed in Canada were meant for distribution in the states?)

Resistance is futile!

Canadian “variants” were printed for distribution in Canada and may not have advertising in them. Later Silver Age Marvel Canadian variants wouldn’t have anything printed on the back cover. You’d have to remove it from the slab it up to see if there’s no advertising inside - which is my guess here. Great copy btw!

 

[Black Bat]

3 hours ago, Sauce Dog said:

My latest graded purchase, I just could not resist it. Always liked the cover, but never pulled the trigger due to how picky I am with cover ink colors (as well as any pieces missing that might impact art) - however this one seemed to be a nice middle ground that presents great.

Can anyone offer some insight on the difference between this 'Canadian' version and a regular copy? I thought all Superior publications were Canadian (or does this mean the other copies while printed in Canada were meant for distribution in the states?)

 

There are no Canadian Variants for Superior Comics.  They were all published/printed in Canada.  The Canadian Variant designation by CGC in inaccurate, in fact I may have heard they don't currently use that designation.  However, don't tell anyone, it can be a good way to pick up a beauty PCH at a reduced cost because sellers expect less for Canadian books. Lets keep it between you and me.  And yes your wait has paid off- great colors, centering and registration- all of which are inconsistent with these books!

Edited July 10, 2021 by Black Bat
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[Black Bat]

On 7/6/2021 at 9:42 PM, RICK STARR said:

 

 

 

This may be the most beautiful copy of SM2 I have seen- one of my top 5 pch covers!  I can't help wonder though if the colors are that rich in hand, the photo looks over saturated- are they?  

[Jayman]

Here’s my “Canadian” copy! 

[Black Bat]

1 hour ago, Jayman said:

Here’s my “Canadian” copy! 

 

I want to know what she's doing in that swamp in the first place!

[Hap Hazard]

On 7/2/2021 at 8:43 AM, Robot Man said:

As soon as I saw my first Weird Mysteries, I knew I needed to get all of them. Funny how back in the day you could get 3 or 4 for the price of one nice EC. I believe my first one was #6.

I'm slow to the party on this but here's my Weird Mysteries run.

[fifties]

8 hours ago, Black Bat said:

There are no Canadian Variants for Superior Comics.  

Well actually there are, in a fashion.  I have some Superior reprints of American books, and the inside FC's are blank.  

Here's my contribution to the Strange Mysteries 2 parade.