Robot Man Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I have come to the realization that I could never just pick five. But, I can pick one pretty easily. The last book I still have from my child hood collection. I found this in a stack of MAD magazines I hid up in our treehouse long after I had moved out of my parents house and my mom had dumped the rest of my comics stored in a closet. My parents really hated MAD for some reason so I had to be sneaky. Hudson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Kirk Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 7 hours ago, circumstances said: i love that black detective comics church copy! thanks dude. And thanks to the guy who dreamed up this thread.... it is thoroughly enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Kirk Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Robot Man said: How was it? Nothing like that Mile High smell, wet inks and just the feel of them. I've got a bunch of raws but could never bring myself to slab 'em... well, it is somewhat unique. I slabbed it just to have it authoritatively documented as the Mile High. I bought it about 20 years ago (yikes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Cpt Kirk said: well, it is somewhat unique. I slabbed it just to have it authoritatively documented as the Mile High. I bought it about 20 years ago (yikes!) I just show mine to Adam Strange. He can really nail them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Kirk Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Robot Man said: I just show mine to Adam Strange. He can really nail them! If you don't mind bragging, which ones do you have? I also have the Mile High Action 71, and that's it. Edited April 30, 2017 by Cpt Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOT Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 It is great seeing all the picks here. Some fantastic books and it is really fascinating seeing the reasoning behind the selections... Readcomix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I don't mind bragging but too many to list. I bought most from Chuck directly way back when he first bought the collection. Got a good bunch from Redbeard and John MCLaughlin many years ago. I was heavily into Seduction of the Innocent, pre-code horror, crime, Atlas and those cool oddball ones that just jumped out at me. No early ones or "Men in Tights" too expensive and they just didn't interest me as much. I think most all are in Mylar and not graded. Probably should have them graded and documented but I just don't care that much right now. porcupine48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 46 minutes ago, Robot Man said: I just show mine to Adam Strange. He can really nail them! They were really sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 8 hours ago, HRCostigan said: I've been accused of having too narrow of a focus. Not true -- I own two titles. WW8 almost made my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 51 minutes ago, BOOT said: It is great seeing all the picks here. Some fantastic books and it is really fascinating seeing the reasoning behind the selections... Wonder what comprises scotts top 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOT Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 59 minutes ago, G.A.tor said: Wonder what comprises scotts top 5? Hoo boy...I don't know if I can do it...where's the sweat emoticon?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsofold Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 My 5 presented in details. sagii 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Kirk Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 9 hours ago, Robot Man said: I don't mind bragging but too many to list. I bought most from Chuck directly way back when he first bought the collection. Got a good bunch from Redbeard and John MCLaughlin many years ago. I was heavily into Seduction of the Innocent, pre-code horror, crime, Atlas and those cool oddball ones that just jumped out at me. No early ones or "Men in Tights" too expensive and they just didn't interest me as much. I think most all are in Mylar and not graded. Probably should have them graded and documented but I just don't care that much right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 21 hours ago, Ltpink2002 said: I'm still waiting for Sqegg's list I'm still thinkin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 53 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: I'm still thinkin' Get on it T!! I sure ain't getting any younger over here!! I want a GATOR top 5 group shot too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 27 minutes ago, gino2paulus2 said: Get on it T!! I sure ain't getting any younger over here!! I want a GATOR top 5 group shot too!!! I'm out of town at a bball tourney but suspect I will throw something together sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm still making payments on one of mine..... so it may be a little while for my list..... but then, I could always put up four and leave one spot open.... GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Already sold all my GA stuff so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Marvel Mystery #17. Ad for Captain America #1, first Timely team-up, and the first WWII era GA book I ever bought. It's missing its CF, so it was $20. Mad #1. In my opinion, one of the top 10 most important comics ever published, and the best book to represent my man Harvey. N.Y. World's Fair '40. You gots to has you some Bats and Supes. Captain America #6. I'm making the hard call and letting go of all of my S&K, keeping just one example. 1st S&K double page CF spread. Space Western #44. EDITOR: "Westerns sell, and kids like space stuff." PUBLISHER: "Needs a gimmick. Work in Hitler and you got a winner." gino2paulus2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, KirbyJack said: Marvel Mystery #17. Ad for Captain America #1, first Timely team-up, and the first WWII era GA book I ever bought. It's missing its CF, so it was $20. Mad #1. In my opinion, one of the top 10 most important comics ever published, and the best book to represent my man Harvey. N.Y. World's Fair '40. You gots to has you some Bats and Supes. Captain America #6. I'm making the hard call and letting go of all of my S&K, keeping just one example. 1st S&K double page CF spread. Space Western #44. EDITOR: "Westerns sell, and kids like space stuff." PUBLISHER: "Needs a gimmick. Work in Hitler and you got a winner." Love the books and the back story behind the eclectic picks! Completely agree on Mad #1 (though mine isn't going to make my top 5, only because I will take a theme approach) as an underappreciated book. When you consider the influence Mad has had outside the hobby as well, it's pretty important. And Space Western is like Moby (the white whale), as in a massively inclusive work of literature, for the period from WWII right up to the Silver Age. All the zaniness of those years in the comic industry (most of it, anyway) is touched on. Edited April 30, 2017 by Readcomix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
