crassus Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Thor 252 6.0 (Bright with slightly diminished gloss; structurally closer to an 8.0 but dirt stain center btm bc determines grade; otherwise light spine & edge wear; light to mod cb spine stress; crnr blunting; slight ncb impact br crnr producing faint ncb fold bl crnr bc; mod ink transfer bc and) Claimed Edited March 2, 2020 by crassus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Fantastic Four 124 7.5 (Bright with strong colours but slightly diminished gloss; light to mod spine & edge wear, mainly cb ding with crse top edge fc and sm thumb crse center top edge bc; mod cb spine stress; sm cb impact btm spine; faint mainly ncb fold/crse ur crnr fc; slight crnr blunting; v sm dirt stain right center bc just above "coupon a year" in ad; light foxing interior cvrs; mod foxing & ink transfer bc) $12.00 SOLD Edited March 2, 2020 by crassus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Epic 5 7.5 (Bright & glossy; hard to grade as book is nominally 9.2 but 3/4" spine tear straddles spine, so 3/8" visible on either side of fc & bc, visible fc on the spine just below & to left of "and science-fiction" with matching tear bc; otherwise light cb spine stress; slight crnr blunting ur fc; so not hg but a very pretty & tight reading copy) $5.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpannell Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 1:00 PM, crassus said: Fantastic Four 124 7.5 (Bright with strong colours but slightly diminished gloss; light to mod spine & edge wear, mainly cb ding with crse top edge fc and sm thumb crse center top edge bc; mod cb spine stress; sm cb impact btm spine; faint mainly ncb fold/crse ur crnr fc; slight crnr blunting; v sm dirt stain right center bc just above "coupon a year" in ad; light foxing interior cvrs; mod foxing & ink transfer bc) $12.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpannell Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 2:10 PM, crassus said: Conan 10 7.5 (Bright & glossy; also presents at first glance as 8.5 but cb crse br crnr fc & hard impact btm spine leaves cb crses btm spine bc and along btm edge bc; book has production miscut btm l-edge bc; otherwise light spine & edge wear; slight staple "push" typical of square bounds mainly bc; light to mod localized ink transfer bc; note: I suspect book has been pressed, especially flat spine unusual even for square bounds) $20.00 @ 30% off. Kramerica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpannell Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 2:28 PM, crassus said: Thor 148 5.5 (Solid book, but has that "worn" feel with slightly diminished colour and gloss; spots of rust top staple but no migration or stains; mod spine & edge wear, mainly top edges fc & bc, and r-edge fc with a long cb crse near the edge next to Balder's right arm; mod cb spine stress; sm thumb-crse center btm edge bc; light to mod tanning interior cvrs; light to mod foxing & ink transfer bc; PQ is on the creamier side of CR-OW) $25.00 @ 30% off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpannell Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/2/2020 at 10:43 AM, crassus said: Marvel Premiere 16 7.5 (Bright with slightly diminished gloss; light spine & edge wear, mainly cb crse ur edge fc just below CCA stamp; d-stamp fc; partial cb crse/fold bl crnr bc; sm thumbnail crse top edge bc; light foxing & localized ink transfer bc) $10.00 @ 30% off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 45 minutes ago, cpannell said: FF 124 and Conan 10, Thor 148 and MP 16 all yours Chris, many thanks indeed As is the Thor 252 freebie if you want it...just let me know. For convenience for anyone just arriving here is a link to the updated Recap on page 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 4:40 PM, crassus said: Thor 8 book lot $10.00 256 8.0 (slight mainly ncb impact btm spine) 259 3.0 (extensive cb crses & surface wear, but all firmly attached) 260 3.5 (extensive cb crses & surface wear, but all firmly attached) 261 5.5 (presents much better but 1/4" tear btm edge fc) 263 3.0 (extensive cb crses & surface wear, but all firmly attached) 269 3.5 (3/4" tear center btm edge fc & thru 1st 7 pages, otherwise 6.5ish, has Pizzazz insert at cf) 270 7.5 (presents better but 1/4" tear top edge bc) 271 7.5 (1/4" tear left top edge fc & v sm tear top edge bc, would otherwise be 9.2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaillant Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Harry Lime said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, vaillant said: I couldn't leave them there any longer. A dollar a book for stories I haven't read...no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaillant Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harry Lime said: I couldn't leave them there any longer. A dollar a book for stories I haven't read...no brainer. And you are getting a super-fine period, I believe. Harry Lime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 19 hours ago, Harry Lime said: Many thanks David, 8 book Thor lot is yours, much obliged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 17 hours ago, vaillant said: And you are getting a super-fine period, I believe. Hi Claudio, I agree completely, this is about where I came in first to the title, 2 of that lot are I think my well read OO copies....good memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaillant Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Just now, crassus said: Hi Claudio, I agree completely, this is about where I came in first to the title, 2 of that lot are I think my well read OO copies....good memories Roy Thomas or Marv Wolfman at their finest, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, vaillant said: Roy Thomas or Marv Wolfman at their finest, IIRC. Len Wein throughout I think, and Buscema/DeZuniga then Simonson/DeZuniga, I am a fan of DeZuniga's work, so it's all good for me, the Blastaar issues are especially nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) Removed for update below Edited March 21, 2020 by crassus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 18 minutes ago, crassus said: Len Wein throughout I think, and Buscema/DeZuniga then Simonson/DeZuniga, I am a fan of DeZuniga's work, so it's all good for me, the Blastaar issues are especially nice... Hey! No spoilers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) Thread Recap More books coming up this morning and throughout the weekend For pages 1-6 please now take 50% off list prices For pages 7-9 please still take 20% off list prices Always happy to consider PM offers! Many thanks to everyone for having a look PAGE 1 Eternals 6 Copy B 9.0 $15.00 PAGE 2 Fantasy Masterpieces 2 7.5 $15.00 Dr. Strange 178 7.0 $15.00 SOLD Thor 145 5.0 $12.00 SOLD PAGE 3 The Witching Hour 9 6.0 $10.00 Lois Lane 67 Q 8.0 $15.00 PAGE 4 Marvel Triple Action 12 7.5 $5.00 Warlock 14 8.0 $10.00 Star Wars 2 7.5 $12.00 SOLD Marvel's Greatest Comics 34 8.5 $20.00 PAGE 5 Hawkman 21 3.5 $5.00 House of Mystery 176 4.0 $8.00 House of Mystery 177 7.5 $20.00 House of Mystery 186 3.5 $10.00 Witching Hour 8 7.5 $20.00 SOLD PAGE 6 Unexpected 133 6.5 $10.00 Adventures into the Unknown 170 6.5 $8.00 Iron Man 6 book lot $20.00 Romantic Adventures 4 3.0 $15.00 PAGE 7 Thor 230 8.0 $5.00 Thor 233 9.0 $10.00 Thor 234 7.5 $4.00 PAGE 8 Thor 236 9.2 $20.00 Thor 237 7.5 $4.00 Thor 238 9.0 $15.00 Thor 239 9.0 $15.00 Thor 241 9.0 $15.00 Thor 243 8.5 $10.00 PAGE 9 Epic 5 7.5 $5.00 Edited March 21, 2020 by crassus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crassus Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) Journey into Mystery 121 8.0 (Bright & glossy; mod spine & edge wear, mainly v v sm tears left top edge fc; mod cb spine stress; presents higher mainly because some defects hide in the whites fc & bc; faint partial vertical cb crse ur fc running below "Y" in "Mystery"; bindery scuffs; light faint impact btm spine producing faint partial cb spine stress lines lower spine bc; sm spine tear lower bc; v faint mainly ncb fold/crse upper left edge bc; light tanning interior cvrs; light foxing & ink transfer bc; PQ is on the whiter side of OW-W) $75.00 SOLD Edited April 14, 2020 by crassus Djohnson321 and lizards2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
