Forbush-Man Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Thanks, SS! I'm going to have to look at these Yellowjackets a little more, they're the only books by a publisher (J. Levy), only 10 issue long series & probably the 1st Horror series according to Overstreet. I'm really liking the odd-ball hero books these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft88 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 A Mighty Mouse 2 from 1946. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Great cover on the MM. I those Timely MM. My interest goes down once St John takes over ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Here's Ghostly Weird 124.....I've had it for quite a while, but pulled it out to show someone, and then figured I might as well post the scan. It is incredibly glossy, bright and structurally sound. I've debated on selling it over the years, but it will continue to stay in the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
143ksk Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) Just picked this up on ebay from board member eccomic. The best part is it turns out to be the Cosmic Aeroplane copy Edited March 15, 2006 by 143ksk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
143ksk Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) An interior page with the characteristic markings: Edited March 15, 2006 by 143ksk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) Great copy. What are the markings for the Cosmic Aeroplane or is it chain of possession? Edit: Asked the question too fast. What do the markings mean then? Edited March 15, 2006 by Scrooge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
143ksk Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I believe that the books were used in an art class and those were panels for the students to copy. The following is stolen from Matt Nelson's article: COSMIC AEROPLANE - This collection surfaced for sale around early 1972, and was the first to become a pedigree. It was purchased by David Faggiola, and originated out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The collection was amassed by an art teacher who used the comics as demonstrations to students during the 1940's and 1950's. This is evident upon examination of most copies from the collection, as they have check marks and occasional notes next to the panels of art inside. After few early raids on the collection by Bruce Hamilton, Gary Carter, and Dale Broadhurst the remaining books were sold to a local store in Salt Lake City called Cosmic Aeroplane Books, hence the pedigree name. The overall grade of the Cosmic Aeroplane comics varied between a low of Very Good to a high of Very Fine, with many falling in the Fine grade. A few copies exhibit water damage and the overall page quality is a yellow to cream color. Despite this, the supple and clean nature of a Cosmic Aeroplane comic more than make up for the lower technical grade. The collection numbered between 2,000 and 3,000. Many keys, such as Flash #1 and Marvel #1, were present in the collection. Even though the runs were spotty in some areas, they were consistent. The earliest books were from the 1930's, but the main period of accumulation was from 1945 into the early 1950's. There was reportedly only one Silver Age comic present in the collection: a Mint 99 Showcase #4, which lacked the characteristic check marks. This particular copy is featured on the cover of the Overstreet Grading Guide. IDENTIFICATION-Cosmic Aeroplane copies are the easiest to identify. As mentioned before, multiple check marks are usually present throughout the books, as well as on the cover. On occasion, people have tried to erase the obtrusive pencil marks, as they can be unattractive to some collectors. DESIRABILITY-Depending on grade, Cosmic Aeroplane copies usually bring 1.5x to 2x guide, but higher grades can bring as much as 3x guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Just picked this up on ebay from board member eccomic. The best part is it turns out to be the Cosmic Aeroplane copy Very nice book. I've been looking for a copy for a little while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic9494 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hi all...I have joined the dark side : Here's my first ever Golden age book! Just won it on eBay (hope everything will go well) I always had in mind that the first book that I would buy would be dated March 1944 since both my parents were born that month...(Ah! the mind of the collector ) I have always loved Mac Raboy's Art on the color pages of the Overstreet and this cover is a nice one. Only thing missing are Nazis! (maybe they are hidden inside...) By the way it's a CGC 8.5 OW, the third best CGCed copy of that book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timulty Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Nice pick up. VF-VF/NM are the grades to go on Fawcetts. If you can find them that is. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Just picked this up on ebay from board member eccomic. The best part is it turns out to be the Cosmic Aeroplane copy Is that Bill Woggon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I already posted this in the "this week in your collection" thread, but I have no concerns posting it again. Hell, I may wait a week and put it in the Superman thread below. I'm giddy like a schoolgirl up past her bedtime and high on pixie stix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timulty Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Your familiarity with nocturnal, giddy school girls and pixy stix, makes me uneasy. Nice book. Great WWII cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic9494 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Great WWII cover. Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks! I really like that CM Jr too. Raboy was unreal. Some day I'll go after the Master 22-35 run. I had about 4-5 of them, but let them go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Awesome Superman #17 you got there. That issue sure doesn't come up for sale very often. Nice pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Awesome Superman #17 you got there. That issue sure doesn't come up for sale very often. Nice pickup. No kidding! I thought that Supes 17 and 14 would be no challenge to find. After all, Superman was the #1 seller at that point. They were surprisingly difficult to get. I guess they're all buried in private collections??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 so you got a Supes 14 also ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 so you got a Supes 14 also ?? I got one a couple months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
