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Those transitional MLJs are interesting in that the company clearly saw humor books as the future, but hadn't completely given up on their heroes.

 

What was the last MLJ cover to feature a costumed hero?

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You mean this one?

 

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My buddy in Texas.

 

That must be the Central Valley SS 20, right? cloud9.gif

 

After comparing his CV copy to my two rags, I don't even feel like I own the book anymore. They don't even look like the same book! frown.gif

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Adam is that your book? cloud9.gif

 

Here's a scan of the photocopy from way back. I don't own this book but I've pretty good idea who does.

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I wonder what this book would command if it hit the open market?

 

$5k? $10k? More?

 

So who owns it confused-smiley-013.gif I know i dont... insane.gif

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Adam is that your book? cloud9.gif

 

Here's a scan of the photocopy from way back. I don't own this book but I've pretty good idea who does.

1637904-Subby32okajima.jpg

 

I wonder what this book would command if it hit the open market?

 

$5k? $10k? More?

 

So who owns it confused-smiley-013.gif I know i dont... insane.gif

 

Richard Evans.

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Those transitional MLJs are interesting in that the company clearly saw humor books as the future, but hadn't completely given up on their heroes.

 

What was the last MLJ cover to feature a costumed hero?

 

I think it was Black Hood #19 (Summer 1946) right before it transitioned to Laugh Comics.

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Adam is that your book? cloud9.gif

 

Here's a scan of the photocopy from way back. I don't own this book but I've pretty good idea who does.

1637904-Subby32okajima.jpg

 

I wonder what this book would command if it hit the open market?

 

$5k? $10k? More?

 

So who owns it confused-smiley-013.gif I know i dont... insane.gif

 

Richard Evans.

 

 

And here comes the embarrising point where everyone will go 893whatthe.gif : news.gif Who the spoon is Richard Ewans? shy.gif

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Adam is that your book? cloud9.gif

 

Here's a scan of the photocopy from way back. I don't own this book but I've pretty good idea who does.

1637904-Subby32okajima.jpg

 

I wonder what this book would command if it hit the open market?

 

$5k? $10k? More?

 

So who owns it confused-smiley-013.gif I know i dont... insane.gif

 

Richard Evans.

 

Sweet. I'll stop by Richie's booth at Mega-Con and bug him about it. poke2.gif

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Adam is that your book? cloud9.gif

 

Here's a scan of the photocopy from way back. I don't own this book but I've pretty good idea who does.

1637904-Subby32okajima.jpg

 

I wonder what this book would command if it hit the open market?

 

$5k? $10k? More?

 

So who owns it confused-smiley-013.gif I know i dont... insane.gif

 

Richard Evans.

 

 

And here comes the embarrising point where everyone will go 893whatthe.gif : news.gif Who the spoon is Richard Ewans? shy.gif

 

Bedrock City Comic Company, Houston Texas. Huge collector as well.

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Bill, there's an AA 16 in that shot...and you didn't pick it up?

 

Good grief man, you're slipping stooges.gif

 

STEVE

 

Now there's a bed any guy could get me into.acclaim.gif

fay

 

27_laughing.gif glad to know what works for you.... Bill looks like you will have to take over from here... 893naughty-thumb.gif

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groupshot1.jpg

 

Bill, there's an AA 16 in that shot...and you didn't pick it up?

 

Good grief man, you're slipping stooges.gif

 

STEVE

 

Now there's a bed any guy could get me into.acclaim.gif

fay

smirk.gif Did you hear that Bill?
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groupshot1.jpg

 

Bill, there's an AA 16 in that shot...and you didn't pick it up?

 

Good grief man, you're slipping stooges.gif

 

STEVE

 

Now there's a bed any guy could get me into.acclaim.gif

fay

smirk.gif Did you hear that Bill?

 

Yes I did. 893scratchchin-thumb.gifshy.gif

 

I think I might have to retract my statement after hearing from a reliable source that

the bed consists of over 893naughty-thumb.gif five guys books and that's probably four and half too many.tonofbricks.gif

You never know what might go missing when I leave in the morning. sleeping.giftakeit.gifcloud9.gif

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groupshot1.jpg

 

Bill, there's an AA 16 in that shot...and you didn't pick it up?

 

Good grief man, you're slipping stooges.gif

 

STEVE

 

Now there's a bed any guy could get me into.acclaim.gif

fay

 

there's a girl already in that bed fay--don't you see my miss fury 1 in there!!!!!!!!!!!

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groupshot1.jpg

 

Bill, there's an AA 16 in that shot...and you didn't pick it up?

 

Good grief man, you're slipping stooges.gif

 

STEVE

 

Now there's a bed any guy could get me into.acclaim.gif

fay

 

there's a girl already in that bed fay--don't you see my miss fury 1 in there!!!!!!!!!!!

 

893whatthe.gif I've always liked Miss Fury. One of my favorites!!!

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