jools&jim Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Asking for a very dear friend: given Charlton's notoriously spotty quality control, and the fact that it was a kiddie/cartoon comic, does this book exist on the open market these days in 9.0 or better (raw)? I have my doubts, but will leave it to the experts. Thanks! Edited August 8, 2021 by jools&jim comic_memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Good question. My copy is a lousy raw VG+, maybe? The cartoon was hilarious to watch. David-Lance Roten, comic_memories and jools&jim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comic_memories Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Sure, but rare/scarce in the top grades. For many reasons the younger reader comics didn't survive in pristine condition.. jools&jim and B2D327 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I bought the best copy I ever saw, and it’s about a 9.0. the plural of anecdote is not evidence, but it’s definitely a tough book. Also, an ear worm of a theme song... comic_memories, jools&jim and onlyweaknesskryptonite 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jayman Posted August 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2021 And of course, voiced by the great Scatman Crothers! WeR138, B2D327, David-Lance Roten and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FoggyNelson Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 11:29 AM, Jayman said: And of course, voiced by the great Scatman Crothers! At first glance I thought it was Nipsey Russell , 1950's war comics and jools&jim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I am sure there are still raw copies out there in 9.0 + raw it is just one of those that will either be a random find, a high price that drives them out, or someone liquidating their collection. Best copy I have seen so far was @seanfingh has ( or used to have) a CGC 9.6. jools&jim and B2D327 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 There is a nice presenting CGC 8.0 on Ebay currently, although the owner is asking $200+ shipping for it . https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hong-Kong-Phooey-1-CGC-8-0-VF-1st-appearance-of-Hong-Kong-Phooey-/164364281566?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 jools&jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools&jim Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Hey all...thanks for the opinions, guidance, and fun stuff. Much appreciated! comic_memories and onlyweaknesskryptonite 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 4:15 PM, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: I am sure there are still raw copies out there in 9.0 + raw it is just one of those that will either be a random find, a high price that drives them out, or someone liquidating their collection. Best copy I have seen so far was @seanfingh has ( or used to have) a CGC 9.6. I have subbed so many Charltons, including a Great Grape Ape #1 that got a 9.8. But that Hong Kong Phooey is the nicest Charlton I ever subbed. I honestly can't remember if I still have it or not. I may go look for it . . . onlyweaknesskryptonite, jools&jim, greggy and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 11:54 AM, seanfingh said: I have subbed so many Charltons, including a Great Grape Ape #1 that got a 9.8. But that Hong Kong Phooey is the nicest Charlton I ever subbed. I honestly can't remember if I still have it or not. I may go look for it . . . I remember seeing it before. Been a long time and that is why when I saw this thread , I definitely thought it was worth a mention as it was a beautiful copy.. greggy and seanfingh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 12:54 PM, seanfingh said: On 8/8/2021 at 4:15 PM, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: I am sure there are still raw copies out there in 9.0 + raw it is just one of those that will either be a random find, a high price that drives them out, or someone liquidating their collection. Best copy I have seen so far was @seanfingh has ( or used to have) a CGC 9.6. I have subbed so many Charltons, including a Great Grape Ape #1 that got a 9.8. But that Hong Kong Phooey is the nicest Charlton I ever subbed. I honestly can't remember if I still have it or not. I may go look for it . . . It's still on your myslabbedcomics page https://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=6920&GSub=626 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/19/2021 at 9:12 AM, Jeffro. said: It's still on your myslabbedcomics page https://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=6920&GSub=626 My whole main collection is still on MSC. That doesn't have any bearing on whether I still have it or not. Sucka. comic_memories and greggy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/19/2021 at 11:39 AM, seanfingh said: On 8/19/2021 at 9:12 AM, Jeffro. said: It's still on your myslabbedcomics page https://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=6920&GSub=626 My whole main collection is still on MSC. That doesn't have any bearing on whether I still have it or not. Sucka. If you don't then sucks to be you comic_memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) I had wanted a High grade Hanna-Barbara Charlton, but only to have one as type thing. Other than Scooby the demand is pretty near zero on the Cartoon Charlton's and I don't see that changing. After I picked this up I had my High-Grade Hanna Charlton and moved on. Man, Dino is the wrong color, Pebbles and Wilma look as chunky as Fred, these Hanna Charlton's were some cheap stuff. I see mine was https://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=6923&GSub=626 @seanfingh please remove from your MySlab gallery - Thanks Man! Edited August 22, 2021 by MAR1979 steveinthecity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 That looks familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 3:54 PM, MAR1979 said: Other than Scooby the demand is pretty near zero on the Cartoon Charlton's and I don't see that changing. Underdog 1 seems to be desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) On 8/22/2021 at 11:37 AM, Jeffro. said: Underdog 1 seems to be desired. My comment was pretty much geared at the mid 70's Hanna Charlton's as mentioned in my first sentence but yeah not 100% clear on second sentence. "I had wanted a High grade Hanna-Barbara Charlton, but only to have one as type thing. Other than Scooby the demand is pretty near zero on the Cartoon Charlton's and I don't see that changing. "Yes, Agreed on Underdog same to some degree with the Underdog Gold Key run. Underdog was issued by Charlton 1970/1971 before their product went from low budget to an even more super-cheaper endeavor. I feel the Underdog art was really nice. All Charlton issues I believe were drawn by Frank Johnson of 1970's "Boner's Ark" fame as well as Beetle Bailey "ghost artist" for much of the 1960's Edited August 22, 2021 by MAR1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 3:54 PM, MAR1979 said: I had wanted a High grade Hanna-Barbara Charlton, but only to have one as type thing. Other than Scooby the demand is pretty near zero on the Cartoon Charlton's and I don't see that changing. After I picked this up I had my High-Grade Hanna Charlton and moved on. Man, Dino is the wrong color, Pebbles and Wilma look as chunky as Fred, these Hanna Charlton's were some cheap stuff. I see mine was https://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=6923&GSub=626 @seanfingh please remove from your MySlab gallery - Thanks Man! I'm not removing anything. I bought it from Jeff. I slabbed it and I owned it for years. That gallery is how I enjoy and remember the books that I no longer own. If you want to register it to the registry and I need to release it to do that, I am happy to. That is an image of my book that I created when it was my book. greggy, onlyweaknesskryptonite, Kevin.J and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
