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[oakman29]

On 1/31/2022 at 9:12 PM, OtherEric said:

So, Vampirella #113.

When I started to put together my Warren Vampi run, I gave serious thought to whether or not I wanted to get the #113.  It's not actually by Warren.  It only has one new story, and that story isn't a Vampirella story.  It's not actually as rare as its reputation suggests, but it's still priced as if it was.  I had nearly convinced myself not to bother.

Then everybody I talked to in person about working on the run's first question was "Have you found a copy of #113 yet?"  It's clearly considered a key part of the Warren run, and I'm not one to go against the consensus on something like this, particularly if it means people would say I'm not actually done.  Although I'm going to draw the line if anybody insists I need both the hardcover and softcover versions of the special (not that I have either yet.)

Anyway, I set myself a low price point and grabbed a low grade copy when I spotted one.  Other than the obvious damage it's fairly nice as a a reading copy, and even if I overpaid for this specific copy it fell within my target range.  And now I can stop worrying about this overrated albatross of a book.

Albatross.......😂🤣😂

[oakman29]

On 1/31/2022 at 9:12 PM, OtherEric said:

So, Vampirella #113.

When I started to put together my Warren Vampi run, I gave serious thought to whether or not I wanted to get the #113.  It's not actually by Warren.  It only has one new story, and that story isn't a Vampirella story.  It's not actually as rare as its reputation suggests, but it's still priced as if it was.  I had nearly convinced myself not to bother.

Then everybody I talked to in person about working on the run's first question was "Have you found a copy of #113 yet?"  It's clearly considered a key part of the Warren run, and I'm not one to go against the consensus on something like this, particularly if it means people would say I'm not actually done.  Although I'm going to draw the line if anybody insists I need both the hardcover and softcover versions of the special (not that I have either yet.)

Anyway, I set myself a low price point and grabbed a low grade copy when I spotted one.  Other than the obvious damage it's fairly nice as a a reading copy, and even if I overpaid for this specific copy it fell within my target range.  And now I can stop worrying about this overrated albatross of a book.

I dont have one either, but I do have a 1-112 run though.

[OtherEric]

On 1/31/2022 at 9:17 PM, oakman29 said:

I dont have one either, but I do have a 1-112 run though.

You're a better man than I.  But when multiple people's first question about my Vampi collection was "do you have #113" I figured it was worth the money to avoid debating the point.  Just not very much money, as the condition of my copy shows...

[wombat]

On 2/1/2022 at 12:21 AM, OtherEric said:

You're a better man than I.  But when multiple people's first question about my Vampi collection was "do you have #113" I figured it was worth the money to avoid debating the point.  Just not very much money, as the condition of my copy shows...

You need to hang out with different people. 

[Surfing Alien]

On 2/1/2022 at 12:12 AM, OtherEric said:

When I started to put together my Warren Vampi run, I gave serious thought to whether or not I wanted to get the #113. 

I feel 'somewhat' the same about the non Vampi covers (ie #25) and the all-reprint issues, I'll get them last unless I come across a great deal or they're in a lot. I'm not an OCD completist and would rather get the best covers and original stories in that order. They're not getting cheaper and I'm trying to collect other things (but it's tough to resist a nice Vampi!)

[davidtere]

Back in the late 80's / early 90's I would occasionally find copies of # 113 at a local swap meet. I probably found more of those than any other number. Perhaps the alleged 'scarcity' is more of a distribution issue? Everytime I would pick up a copy (typically paid 50 cents to a dollar) I would check and see if it graded better than the copy I already had. Mostly they were about the same grade (lower / mid) , and this is the one I kept all these years. I've upgrade more than a few of my beaters over the years to complete my run, but never felt the need to upgrade this one. 

[flashlites]

On 1/31/2022 at 9:08 PM, wombat said:

Looks like IKEA floating shelves. That's what I use in my comic room. 

 

Impressive! I love it, thanks for sharing!

[Randall Dowling]

On 2/1/2022 at 7:33 AM, Surfing Alien said:

non Vampi covers (ie #25) 

Vampirella trying out some Columbian Bam-bam!    

[OtherEric]

On 2/1/2022 at 5:33 AM, Surfing Alien said:

I feel 'somewhat' the same about the non Vampi covers (ie #25) and the all-reprint issues, I'll get them last unless I come across a great deal or they're in a lot.

Some of the non-Vampi covers are awesome, though.  Even if you don't include the Frazettas:

[OtherEric]

Today's additions.  26 more issues to go; 30 if you include the Annual, the Special, and the Comix International issues with Vampi reprints.

[Jayman]

On 2/1/2022 at 11:56 PM, OtherEric said:

Today's additions.  26 more issues to go; 30 if you include the Annual, the Special, and the Comix International issues with Vampi reprints.

Those are pretty cool, but do you have a #113? 

[Escaflown41]

On 2/1/2022 at 12:12 AM, OtherEric said:

So, Vampirella #113.

When I started to put together my Warren Vampi run, I gave serious thought to whether or not I wanted to get the #113.  It's not actually by Warren.  It only has one new story, and that story isn't a Vampirella story.  It's not actually as rare as its reputation suggests, but it's still priced as if it was.  I had nearly convinced myself not to bother.

Then everybody I talked to in person about working on the run's first question was "Have you found a copy of #113 yet?"  It's clearly considered a key part of the Warren run, and I'm not one to go against the consensus on something like this, particularly if it means people would say I'm not actually done.  Although I'm going to draw the line if anybody insists I need both the hardcover and softcover versions of the special (not that I have either yet.)

Anyway, I set myself a low price point and grabbed a low grade copy when I spotted one.  Other than the obvious damage it's fairly nice as a a reading copy, and even if I overpaid for this specific copy it fell within my target range.  And now I can stop worrying about this overrated albatross of a book.

Just some food for thought.  After you complete your 1-112 run, that 113 is going to look real tempting when you try to figure out what other Vampi books to get next.  It's probably a good thing you got it crossed off your list.  Also once you get the special softcover and annual, that hardcover is going to start gnawing at the back of your mind.  

[Escaflown41]

Here's my latest Vampi acquisitions.  Anyone else a fan of Enric's Vampirella art?

 

[Escaflown41]

On 2/1/2022 at 11:56 PM, OtherEric said:

Today's additions.  26 more issues to go; 30 if you include the Annual, the Special, and the Comix International issues with Vampi reprints.

What issue numbers are you missing?  I'm in the process of setting up another round of Vampirella sale on the boards within the next week or two.

[stippy52]

On 2/2/2022 at 11:54 AM, Escaflown41 said:

Here's my latest Vampi acquisitions.  Anyone else a fan of Enric's Vampirella art?

 

Got one with the small Vampirella painting 2 weeks ago. Love it!

 

[Surfing Alien]

On 2/1/2022 at 11:53 PM, OtherEric said:

Some of the non-Vampi covers are awesome, though.  Even if you don't include the Frazettas:

Agree 100%, which is why I have all of these except #70, but am planning to get it   I should have clarified to include non Vampi covers that still have great GGA covers - those are on the front lines for acquisition as well. At some point i'll probably get them all (well maybe except that #113 ) but just prioritizing those that I feel are must-haves for me.

[oakman29]

On 2/1/2022 at 8:56 PM, OtherEric said:

Today's additions.  26 more issues to go; 30 if you include the Annual, the Special, and the Comix International issues with Vampi reprints.

Damn! You are so close to the finish. 

[OtherEric]

On 2/2/2022 at 4:56 PM, oakman29 said:

Damn! You are so close to the finish. 

As I’ve mentioned, I’m amazed at how many fairly large batches I’ve been able to get.  I expected that to dry up a lot earlier.

[Stevemmg]

On 2/2/2022 at 10:54 AM, Escaflown41 said:

Here's my latest Vampi acquisitions.  Anyone else a fan of Enric's Vampirella art?

 

It was a long two year wait for the book, but Enric certainly was deserving of this treatment. I have 11 pieces of art that made it into the book, so yes, I’m certainly a fan. 

Edited February 3, 2022 by Stevemmg

[Darkga]

I wonder if there exists a person who is a Vampirella fan but not an Enric fan?