PUNYHUMAN Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, nearmint said: Simply Astounding!! I'm in Awe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickie Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 38 minutes ago, jgallo said: Where is the detective 27 any idea on the grade details.???? 6.5 slight (A-1) restored/pq cream-off white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 52 minutes ago, lou_fine said: Certainly not as high profile as the Action 1 or the Fantastic 3, but this looks to be a killer copy of what is now recognized as the classic cover in the entire Wonderworld run. Unfortunately, I was never able to find a nice enough copy at a reasonable price to put a copy in my personal collection. My bet is that somebody is going to have to dig mighty deep into their pockets to acquire this book here. OW/W pages. I am going to hold out for a better copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 44 minutes ago, jgallo said: Where is the detective 27 any idea on the grade details.???? James G I already posted it but here it is again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) 28 minutes ago, G.A.tor said: I already posted it but here it is again If I could afford this, I would change my name to Dave. Edited March 3, 2017 by Chadwick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LearnedHand Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Ok, I don't know him, so I'll take your word that he has no mixed emotions about selling off his collection. From what I know of Jon, having met him back in 2000 at ComicCon and then, realizing we lived a town part, having been to his house twice to look through his stash of books (with a regular invitation to return anytime), he has an amazing collection. Deep runs of very many titles - popular and off-beat - and multiple copies of some books, including some keys and otherwise significant books. In terms of mixed feelings, this was a monumental decision, given the 45 year journey. But Jon strikes me as someone who looks forward (onward and upward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, october said: OW/W pages. I am going to hold out for a better copy. Don't forget that annoying distributor mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 4 hours ago, adamstrange said: I told you the Wonderworlds were nice. I never had a doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 3 hours ago, lou_fine said: Certainly not as high profile as the Action 1 or the Fantastic 3, but this looks to be a killer copy of what is now recognized as the classic cover in the entire Wonderworld run. Unfortunately, I was never able to find a nice enough copy at a reasonable price to put a copy in my personal collection. My bet is that somebody is going to have to dig mighty deep into their pockets to acquire this book here. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, LearnedHand said: From what I know of Jon, having met him back in 2000 at ComicCon and then, realizing we lived a town part, having been to his house twice to look through his stash of books (with a regular invitation to return anytime), he has an amazing collection. Deep runs of very many titles - popular and off-beat - and multiple copies of some books, including some keys and otherwise significant books. In terms of mixed feelings, this was a monumental decision, given the 45 year journey. But Jon strikes me as someone who looks forward (onward and upward). Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Its on Yahoo. https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/ade3b58b-1c76-3448-99c1-190ba49f2c5e/ss_rare-comic-books-with.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david99 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) I am ing these pictures of these fabulous comic books. An awesome awesome collection that Mr. Berk built up. Edited March 4, 2017 by david99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detective35 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Ok, I don't know him, so I'll take your word that he has no mixed emotions about selling off his collection. I talked with Jon on the phone for about 40 minutes today and he is completely at peace with selling his collection. He just said he feels it's the right time. As Alan said, John is not coming on the boards right now because he's busy, and he just needs a little time to process everything as he's been so busy! BTW: I can't even imagine what a Fantastic #3 will sell for. I can tell you this, no matter what, Fishler will win this book! Edited March 4, 2017 by detective35DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpsunburst Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Actually I hope Fishler does get the F3, once he has the best copy he may finally start to let go of all those other copies and let some of us mere mortals in on the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 A week now since the announcement and I'm still awe-stricken. It's like you know for sure that Atlantis will emerge in two months. IMHO it's not possible for such a collection to be appreciated in a museum as much as in the hands of a thousand or so individual collectors around the world. The spirit of this collection is going to spread bit by bit and by that - hopefully - will be thriving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbanner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 11 hours ago, woowoo said: Its on Yahoo. https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/ade3b58b-1c76-3448-99c1-190ba49f2c5e/ss_rare-comic-books-with.html He's selling over 18,000 books in one auction? Seems like this collection will take a year or two to sell! Anyone know when a complete list of books will be available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 9 hours ago, detective35 said: BTW: I can't even imagine what a Fantastic #3 will sell for. I can tell you this, no matter what, Fishler will win this book! I thought that one of Jon`s criticisms of Heritage was that employees could bid on their auctions. Wouldn`t allowing the owner of the auction site to bid on his books be hypocritical of Jon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmehdy Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, drbanner said: He's selling over 18,000 books in one auction? Seems like this collection will take a year or two to sell! Anyone know when a complete list of books will be available? this should be done over a one year period is my guess, but I think the very high profile stuff is going to go first in the upcoming auctions Edited March 4, 2017 by Mmehdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mmehdy said: this should be done over a one year period is my guess, but I think the very high profile stuff is going to go first in the upcoming auctions I believe the bulk will be sold via lots/bulk. The best books will likely fill a nice auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Not to quibble but that Action 1 being called "conserved" with a "cleaned cover" is no bueno. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
