lizards2 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I'm holding out for the wide sale of large-ranging books. elibowman and speedcake 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Changing gears briefly for a couple books over to pre-code crime. All-True Crime #51, Atlas, 1952. Well worn copy with tape along the length of the spine (looks preemptive, but may be hiding splitting under there somewhere). Small piece of tape on the back cover, and on the interior of the front cover. Some writing in pen on front, some soiling, and plenty of general wear. Complete, and attached. I originally had this at 2.5, but looking at it fresh today, I think it is probably more 2.0ish. $25 **NOW $20** Edited June 7, 2022 by elibowman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) All-True Detective Cases #3, Avon, 1954. This is actually the second issue of this short three-issue run. Solid, lower grade book. Complete and attached, with decent pages. General wear all the way around with a full length light crease to the front, a ~1" tear on the back edge, and some math in pencil on back cover. I wanted to go in the 4.0 range, but probably not that good. Let's go 3.5. $80 NOW $65 **NOW $60** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 different issues of Astonishing coming up at some point today. I will write up the descriptions, and post them all at once when I get enough free time. Thanks for looking. Dr. Balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Here we go. I am going to list all 14 rapid fire, then come back with pics added on as quickly as I can. It might take a while to get them all since work keeps getting in the way. Astonishing #28, Atlas, 1953. Complete and attached. Spine split at the top of about 3/4" that turns into the cover and extends over to the "A". Other than that, nothing beyond some general wear, and the CF pulled through at top staple (still attached at bottom). 3.5 is my grade, but displays much nicer. $120 NOW $99 **NOW $90** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze and toto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #29, Atlas, 1954. Classic decapitated head cover by Everett. Complete and well attached. This one does not present as nicely as the #28, but I have it half a grade higher at 4.0. No split/tear to account for, but more general wear, including a horizontal crease on front from left edge almost all the way across. $200 **SOLD per PM to @Dr. Balls** Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Edited June 3, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #35, Atlas, 1954. Lots of general wear, Initials "RH" on cover twice in two very different sizes, staining over "The Dinner Guest". Flat, complete and well attached. I think it's 3.5. $75 NOW $65 **NOW $59** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #37, Atlas, 1955. Significant spine wear and some roll, corner piece missing, 1.5-2" tear on back edge, CENTERFOLD MISSING. 2.0 Qualified. $35 NOW $25 **NOW $20** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #38, Atlas, 1955. General wear, but nothing major. Some staple tears, some minor creasing, smudged date stamp, dust shadows on the back. Solid, but unspectacular. I have it at 4.0. $95 NOW $75 **NOW $70** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #39, Atlas, 1955. This one is a mylar-all-star, and looks better than its grade. Spine is nice, colors sharp, minimal wear. Now to the more hidden issues that bring the grade down. There is staining to the front cover that you can only see at an angle in the right light. There is some aging to the interior pages around the edges, but no brittleness. Finally, there is some white ink/paint/whiteout affecting two interior pages (see spoiler pic, and that should also show some of the aging to the paper edges). Looks way better, but I have a 4.0 on this one. $90 NOW $78 **NOW $70** Spoiler Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #41, Atlas, 1955. More general wear, including spine wear, ink (arrival date?) on one of the hands, creasing front and back, indentions on cover. I think this one is a 3.0. $50 NOW $39 **NOW $34** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #42, Atlas, 1955. Structurally it's pretty solid. Spine is good, lays flat. Aging around the perimeter including dust shadow, and tanning pages. Old moisture exposure to bottom right corner (looking from the front) that goes all the way through. Tiny corner chip on back bottom left. 3.5 is my grade. $60 **SOLD to @Dr. Balls** Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Edited June 3, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #44, Atlas, 1955. From the logo down, this book is really sharp with great colors and minimal wear. But aging to the top edge, along with paper missing at the top left corner drop it. Paper loss impacts the whole book, but even at its worst, doesn't get anywhere near the art inside. 2.0 is my grade. $35 **SOLD to @Dr. Balls** Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Edited June 3, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #45, Atlas, 1956. MISSING THE ENTIRE STORY "The Vagrant" by Krigstein. This is before the centerfold. I have five pages before the center and eight pages after. Otherwise a 4.0 type of book. $22 NOW $15 **NOW $12** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #46, Atlas, 1956. Small spine split at the bottom, with plenty of other spine wear. Some assorted surface wear too. Nice pages. 3.5 due to the spine. $50 **SOLD to @Dr. Balls** Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Edited June 3, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #49, Atlas, 1956. Solid copy, but a spine split at the top of about 1.5" is the big issue. 3.5 to me. $40 NOW $33 **NOW $30** Edited June 13, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #52, Atlas, 1956. Really solid copy, and I love the feel of this cover. Big corner crease bottom right front, other general surface and spine wear, some wrinkling to back bottom spine. I have it a 4.0. $65 **SOLD to @Dr. Balls** Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Edited June 3, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Astonishing #55, Atlas, 1956. Another solid copy, and another cover I love. More wear to this one. Nothing too major to call out, but three differen edge tears to the back cover. I have it at 3.0. $60 **SOLD to @Dr. Balls** Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Edited June 3, 2022 by elibowman Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) That's 14 different Astonishing...take them all for $940 shipped in the US. No longer applicable Edited June 2, 2022 by elibowman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Astonishing 42 44 46 52 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
