What’s up with this #1 “Robotman of the last planet”? Has anybody seen one? I was offered $2500 0

[MrBedrock]

On 2/4/2022 at 10:51 AM, Robot Man said:

I remember vastly overpaying Redbeard...

Many of us do.

[jimjum12]

On 2/4/2022 at 11:51 AM, Robot Man said:

I remember vastly overpaying $40. Redbeard for my vg copy back in the late 1970’s. He turned me on to Avons back when no one cared about them. This was one of my favorites. 

He turned a LOT of people on to Avons .... GOD BLESS....

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

[circumstances]

It's the "lost" planet!

At least until the book was published.

[Paul © ® ⚽️💙™]

On 2/4/2022 at 10:00 PM, jimjum12 said:

He turned a LOT of people on to Avons

Sounds like a cult. 

[Robot Man]

Back in the day he was one of the best dealers around. He had the money to buy a lot of killer books. You don’t get the Church Supe 1 away from Chuckie if you don’t.

But other than that, he had an uncanny ability to see the future of this hobby.

He taught me to look for books that wern’t on most people’s radar at the time.

Among others, he introduced me to Avons, LB Cole, Schomburg Nedors and classic WWII obscurities.

Without his advice, I seriously doubt I would have the collection I do now.

Not only do I consider him one of my best friends in the hobby to this day but I consider him a visionary.

Happy to be a part of his “cult”.

And in hindsight, EVERY book I over paid him for turned out to be a STEAL today!

Edited February 5, 2022 by Robot Man

[MrBedrock]

On 2/4/2022 at 6:30 PM, Robot Man said:

Back in the day he was one of the best dealers around. He had the money to buy a lot of killer books. You don’t get the Church Supe 1 away from Chuckie if you don’t.

But other than that, he had an uncanny ability to see the future of this hobby.

He taught me to look for books that wern’t on most people’s radar at the time.

Among others, he introduced me to Avons, LB Cole, Schomburg Nedors and classic WWII obscurities.

Without his advice, I seriously doubt I would have the collection I do now.

Not only do I consider him one of my best friends in the hobby to this day but I consider him a visionary.

Happy to be a part of his “cult”.

And in hindsight, EVERY book I over paid him for turned out to be a STEAL today!

My first San Diego con was spent almost entirely at Ron's booth. I think I was a pest but he continues to say that he didn't mind.

[adamstrange]

On 2/4/2022 at 7:30 PM, Robot Man said:

Back in the day he was one of the best dealers around. He had the money to buy a lot of killer books. You don’t get the Church Supe 1 away from Chuckie if you don’t.

But other than that, he had an uncanny ability to see the future of this hobby.

He taught me to look for books that wern’t on most people’s radar at the time.

Among others, he introduced me to Avons, LB Cole, Schomburg Nedors and classic WWII obscurities.

Without his advice, I seriously doubt I would have the collection I do now.

Not only do I consider him one of my best friends in the hobby to this day but I consider him a visionary.

Happy to be a part of his “cult”.

And in hindsight, EVERY book I over paid him for turned out to be a STEAL today!

The man had good taste purchasing some killer artwork like Lou Fine covers along with his comic interests.  His love for the pre-code era benefited everyone as he contributed hundreds of artists' credits to Overstreet.

[Cobbledclam]

On 2/5/2022 at 9:21 AM, MrBedrock said:

My first San Diego con was spent almost entirely at Ron's booth. I think I was a pest but he continues to say that he didn't mind.