CentaurMan Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 And here's my #8, which a lot of people just love. Personally I like a number of the other covers a lot more (like the #7 above), but it's still a nice cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFB Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 #8 is good (and that's a sweet looking copy), but #18 is my all-time favorite GA cover! What numbers of the pre-Batman Detectives are you missing (if any)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 And here's my #8, which a lot of people just love. Personally I like a number of the other covers a lot more (like the #7 above), but it's still a nice cover. Please tell me that this book is restored so that I can put my eyes back in their sockets. STEVE (Luvin Larson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Yeah, #18 rocks. Here's my copy. I'm still missing 11 of the first 26 issues. I don't have #s 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, and 26. However, in many cases this is due to the desire to get value with the purchase (an added challenge with pre-Batman Detectives). I know where a number of copies are that I'm missing but I'm not sold on the price. Also, I don't like the covers to #5, #10, and #20, so I'd really need to get those cheap if I get them at all. (I also don't care for #21, which I have, but it was a great deal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Comics Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 DC should do a ARCHIVES on those first 26 issues of DETECTIVE COMICS. Bet they'd sell $$$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFB Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I can't get enough of that cover!!!! Definitely my favorite GA, and probably favorite comic book cover of all time. I think I mentioned before that I picked up a Detective #10 very cheaply from John Dolmayan at the Oakland show earlier this year. I wasn't even there to buy anything, but when he quoted me a price that was a hefty discount to Good 2.0 guide, I had to take it. I figure that worst case scenario, I could flip it to you if I decide not to collect the pre-Batman Detectives after all. Yeah, #18 rocks. Here's my copy. I'm still missing 11 of the first 26 issues. I don't have #s 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, and 26. However, in many cases this is due to the desire to get value with the purchase (an added challenge with pre-Batman Detectives). I know where a number of copies are that I'm missing but I'm not sold on the price. Also, I don't like the covers to #5, #10, and #20, so I'd really need to get those cheap if I get them at all. (I also don't care for #21, which I have, but it was a great deal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Here's #15, with a neat mirror motif. I like the nattily attired thief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Here's #15, with a neat mirror motif. I like the nattily attired thief. hello all... absolutely a WONDERFUL run of pre bat tec's..... rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Here's #16, a cover with a bit more action that Flessel usually drew: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Gawd, look at that linework! Never seen one of these full-size. Just beautiful. Thanks (as always) for the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFB Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I probably posted this one several months ago when I got it, but since we're on early pre-Batman Detectives, I'll post it again: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) hello all... Dark Knight and I were looking at this copy...we both agreed it was priced "too high", but I went ahead and snagged to fill the "hole" in my collection. It does have the distinction of being the Cosmic Aeroplane copy, with a spine split seal. Hopefully, this is just a temp addition (it is yours when you are ready Brian) until I can find another copy (although, this one is really nice when you have it in person)... rick Edited October 27, 2006 by NewForceComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I probably posted this one several months ago when I got it, but since we're on early pre-Batman Detectives, I'll post it again: New to me, FFB. Great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 hello all... Dark Knight and I were looking at this copy...we both agreed it was priced "too high", but I went ahead and snagged to fill the "hole" in my collection. It does have the distinction of being the Cosmic Aeroplane copy, with a spine split seal. Hopefully, this is just a temp addition (it is yours when you are ready Brian) until I can find another copy (although, this one is really nice when you have it in person)... rick That's funny...Dark Knight really doesn't look the way I would've pictured him. You just never know I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 hello all... Dark Knight and I were looking at this copy...we both agreed it was priced "too high", but I went ahead and snagged to fill the "hole" in my collection. It does have the distinction of being the Cosmic Aeroplane copy, with a spine split seal. Hopefully, this is just a temp addition (it is yours when you are ready Brian) until I can find another copy (although, this one is really nice when you have it in person)... rick Hey Rick, Very nice pickup on the Tec 36. It was a tough decision for me too to let it go, but I had to since I am pursuing a 31. I'm glad that one of us picked it up. It certainly looks great from the picture. I guess at that time, I was going more on the pedigree status rather than the book itself because I've never owned one until now or should I say soon (Just picked up the Det. #50 Crippen Copy at Comiclink). So im excited to get that in the mail soon. And thanks for offering it to me first when you get an unrestored copy. I just have to do things one step at a time. Brian P.S. You have an adorable son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 hello all... Dark Knight and I were looking at this copy...we both agreed it was priced "too high", but I went ahead and snagged to fill the "hole" in my collection. It does have the distinction of being the Cosmic Aeroplane copy, with a spine split seal. Hopefully, this is just a temp addition (it is yours when you are ready Brian) until I can find another copy (although, this one is really nice when you have it in person)... rick That's funny...Dark Knight really doesn't look the way I would've pictured him. You just never know I guess... Haha, I am the "Dark Knight" Rick was referring too. I do have a pic on the thread "How do you look like" in the General Boards if you are curious to see how I look like.. In the pic, I am holding an Action Comics #1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 (edited) hello all... Dark Knight and I were looking at this copy...we both agreed it was priced "too high", but I went ahead and snagged to fill the "hole" in my collection. It does have the distinction of being the Cosmic Aeroplane copy, with a spine split seal. Hopefully, this is just a temp addition (it is yours when you are ready Brian) until I can find another copy (although, this one is really nice when you have it in person)... rick Hey Rick, Very nice pickup on the Tec 36. It was a tough decision for me too to let it go, but I had to since I am pursuing a 31. I'm glad that one of us picked it up. It certainly looks great from the picture. I guess at that time, I was going more on the pedigree status rather than the book itself because I've never owned one until now or should I say soon (Just picked up the Det. #50 Crippen Copy at Comiclink). So im excited to get that in the mail soon. And thanks for offering it to me first when you get an unrestored copy. I just have to do things one step at a time. Brian P.S. You have an adorable son hello all... thanks Brian...just goes to show everyone, that good karma exists...Brian and I had both emailed the seller of the tec 36 the exact same offer, without either of us knowing about it...just happened that in one of our email exchanges, Brian mentioned to me he was looking at it, and I responded that I too had been looking at it...however, I think all will agree, persuing a 31 is more "iconic" than the 36, so Brian bowed out and let me get the book to fill the hole in my run, but when/if he is ready for it, it is his for cost (since that is what he would have gotten it for anyway, had I not of bought).... Admittedly, I didn't initially know it was the CA copy until Brian told me (I just knew it was a 36), so that helped me validate the higher sales price (it was about $500 more than I would normally pay, but what the heck).... I am definitely starting my son early on the GA bats...he asks me everyday if I have gotten him a "new batman comic book"... rick Edited October 28, 2006 by NewForceComics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 hello all... Dark Knight and I were looking at this copy...we both agreed it was priced "too high", but I went ahead and snagged to fill the "hole" in my collection. It does have the distinction of being the Cosmic Aeroplane copy, with a spine split seal. Hopefully, this is just a temp addition (it is yours when you are ready Brian) until I can find another copy (although, this one is really nice when you have it in person)... rick Hey Rick, Very nice pickup on the Tec 36. It was a tough decision for me too to let it go, but I had to since I am pursuing a 31. I'm glad that one of us picked it up. It certainly looks great from the picture. I guess at that time, I was going more on the pedigree status rather than the book itself because I've never owned one until now or should I say soon (Just picked up the Det. #50 Crippen Copy at Comiclink). So im excited to get that in the mail soon. And thanks for offering it to me first when you get an unrestored copy. I just have to do things one step at a time. Brian P.S. You have an adorable son hello all... thanks Brian...just goes to show everyone, that good karma exists...Brian and I had both emailed the seller of the tec 36 the exact same offer, without either of us knowing about it...just happened that in one of our email exchanges, Brian mentioned to me he was looking at it, and I responded that I too had been looking at it...however, I think all will agree, persuing a 31 is more "iconic" than the 36, so Brian bowed out and let me get the book to fill the hole in my run, but when/if he is ready for it, it is his for cost (since that is what he would have gotten it for anyway, had I not of bought).... Admittedly, I didn't initially know it was the CA copy until Brian told me (I just knew it was a 36), so that helped me validate the higher sales price (it was about $500 more than I would normally pay, but what the heck).... I am definitely starting my son early on the GA bats...he asks me everyday if I have gotten him a "new batman comic book"... rick Yep, and i wanted Rick too fill the "hole" in his collection. It's always nice to see a collection in progress and then being filled up down the line. I'm glad then I mentioned to you that it was the Cosmic Aeroplane Pedigree.. I don't think the seller knew about it? He mentioned in his description that it just said it (kinda like someone's first appearance). I don't know if you told him about it or if he figured out it was a pedigree. Well, I'm still deciding on the Tec 31 extensive restored. I guess I'll wait and see how much the restored 4.5 copy on Heritage will go for and then I can see whether it is worth the price he is selling me or not. But, if I pass, it's all yours... Glad your son is looking into the GA Batman's.. When he grows up, he will realize the fun factor in collecting these hard to find books and actually owning them. Maybe someday, my kids will enjoy what I have collected. I'm definitely starting young so I can build up my collection when I'm older. Well, I guess I'll ttyl. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin_Radd Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 The secret partner is revealed at last. I hope to have a few GA Detectives to add to this thread soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1koko Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Arrived today from Metropolis (raw): Scans a little better than actually is. Back is relatively dirty. But Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
