Silver Surfer Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Posted this in the SA forum but hey I just bought it so here it is again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFB Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Here's my most recent significant purchase. It's still raw, but it's several grades higher than the top copy in the census. This is one of the toughest DCs from the mid- to late-50s to find above Fine condition. The only other copy I've seen that is better than Fine is Aman's copy. This copy used to belong to Dallas Stephens. The man had nice taste in B&Bs. (Ignore the ripples at the top of the book -- that's just reflection off the double Mylar layer.) Oh, and thanks again to Tom Murnane for pointing it out to me. I'd been looking for a Fine or better copy of this book for a year with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomega Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 That is a beautiful copy. White pages and nice cut. This is one of the nicest copies I have ever seen. I saw a 9.6 copy once but the centering was not as good. This copy was not cheap, but I think it was worth it. The appearance of Spider-Man makes this a consistent big ticket book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 You should nag him for scans for all the books like I do as well! No scans. I'm playing this transaction blind Big mistake! Don't let him put you off, Beyonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 You should nag him for scans for all the books like I do as well! No scans. I'm playing this transaction blind Big mistake! Don't let him put you off, Beyonder. Hell...your prices haven't put me off...YET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Picked this up from Burnt Boy (9.4). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Here are a few recent ebay pickups. The Batman 221 is from Steve Sibra, who had it at a VF...I would put it higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbud73 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Nice books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanos_oftitan Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Got this at the PGH Toy/Train show, also the ToD #18.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Got this from Metro this week: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Thanks! By the way, the little piece of tape on the top of the scan is from the mylar, not the book. The book is a solid Fine-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Thanks! By the way, the little piece of tape on the top of the scan is from the mylar, not the book. The book is a solid Fine-. Sounds like you made out on that purchase, DD. The colors look very sharp on that copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 And thanks for posting your copy on the GA boards, adam, making me aware of the cover on this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 And thanks for posting your copy on the GA boards, adam, making me aware of the cover on this book. It's always nice to see someone appreciate a book like you do yourself. It sounds like it didn't disappoint when you got to see it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutobc Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Went on a small horror binge this past week. I didn't set out to do it this way...but turned out I picked up an early silver age, a nice bronze, and a quality copper book all in one week. I guess I'm an equal opportunity kind of guy. I've only got the Strange Tales in hand. The other 2 are the scans from the auctions. Strange Tales #99 - VF/VF+ House of Mystery #219 - CGC 9.2 OWW Saga of the Swamp Thing #23 - CGC 9.6 White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 ST#99 now there is a super cool book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiltman Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 My first Archie Comic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currin Comics Posted April 16, 2005 Author Share Posted April 16, 2005 (edited) Some very nice books landed since I last checked, as I have been laid up with "strep throat" for the first time in 32 years. I'm still waiting out a Northland Pedigree myself-happy hunting. Edited April 16, 2005 by Currin Comics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
