MrBedrock Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Got this out of the McLaughlin/Heritage auction. It was listed raw as a vf/nm. I think they nailed it. I love the little tier of characters down the left side. Got the Green Hornet 8 out of the same auction and it has the same kind of cover layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Another stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Just got this. Jumbo 14 always has that weird faded/washed out look. This copy certainly has it in the logo. Why was that? It looks like a transfer stain through from the inside cover add. Makes it hard to find a copy with nice eye appeal. But the colors are super bright on this one. Gotta like Edgar's books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 A little funny book for your viewing pleasure. Got this off of ebay 4-5 years ago. It was graded an 8.5. I used to crack everything out of the holders. Now I am getting everything graded. While I have had some books pressed (Oh Horrors!) I just resubmitted this to get it back in a slab. Bonus! That is such an awesome book!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Since Richard is posting Mile Highs... Here is a little cheapie Mile High that arrived today, with a Matt Baker cover. Cheap, but fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Since Richard is posting Mile Highs... Here is a little cheapie Mile High that arrived today, with a Matt Baker cover. Cheap, but fun. you laughed at that 'thumb' barb, huh? well as to the description "cheap, but fun," looks like you got it half right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Since Richard is posting Mile Highs... Here is a little cheapie Mile High that arrived today, with a Matt Baker cover. Cheap, but fun. you laughed at that 'thumb' barb, huh? well as to the description "cheap, but fun," looks like you got it half right. That hurt Billy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Since Richard is posting Mile Highs... Here is a little cheapie Mile High that arrived today, with a Matt Baker cover. Cheap, but fun. you laughed at that 'thumb' barb, huh? well as to the description "cheap, but fun," looks like you got it half right. I'm still hearing echoes of laughter. Everyone around here is laughing heartily. And not at Bill's book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 you laughed at that 'thumb' barb, huh? well as to the description "cheap, but fun," looks like you got it half right. I'm still hearing echoes of laughter. Everyone around here is laughing heartily. And not at Bill's book. Right on Tall geek,I about fell out of my chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Got this out of the McLaughlin/Heritage auction. It was listed raw as a vf/nm. I think they nailed it. I love the little tier of characters down the left side. Got the Green Hornet 8 out of the same auction and it has the same kind of cover layout. This has the wonderful colors of a pyschedelic 60s poster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I like that Speed and that Jumbo very much, Mr. Bedrock! Excellent, excellent colors on those. The Hangman doesn't really do it for me (the art seems a bit crude), but I know that's a popular series with quite a few folks and is always in demand. Speaking of crude artwork, here's another "int" book from Metro, Catman #18. I think this is one of the tougher issues. I don't believe the scan is blurry; I think that's simply poor registration towards the bottom of the copy itself (can you confirm that, Andy?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I like that Speed and that Jumbo very much, Mr. Bedrock! Excellent, excellent colors on those. The Hangman doesn't really do it for me (the art seems a bit crude), but I know that's a popular series with quite a few folks and is always in demand. Speaking of crude artwork, here's another "int" book from Metro, Catman #18. I think this is one of the tougher issues. I don't believe the scan is blurry; I think that's simply poor registration towards the bottom of the copy itself (can you confirm that, Andy?). Is that the second INT book signed by Francis posted today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Good eye! Yes, I picked that and the Headline #8 both up last week in NYC. Andy was stopped dead in his tracks by the Hitler image, so I traded it to him this weekend in exchange for all his hard work scanning/grading/organizing my collection the past months. He deserves more than that, honestly, as he's done a tremendous job on what has been a long hard task, but after the reaction the Hitler cover got I'm gonna start being a bit stingier!!!! If you look on Metro's site you'll find other "int" "Francis Turck" books, typically in 6.0-8.5 condition from around 1944, although some (like this Catman) are in worse shape. There have been other "int" books from many other years found as well, as it seems to be a distributer code from somewhere in NY state, if not the whole NE U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
143ksk Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 A little funny book for your viewing pleasure. Got this off of ebay 4-5 years ago . It was graded an 8.5. I used to crack everything out of the holders. Now I am getting everything graded. While I have had some books pressed (Oh Horrors!) I just resubmitted this to get it back in a slab. Bonus! Congrats on the upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Got this out of the McLaughlin/Heritage auction. It was listed raw as a vf/nm. I think they nailed it. I love the little tier of characters down the left side. Got the Green Hornet 8 out of the same auction and it has the same kind of cover layout. This has the wonderful colors of a pyschedelic 60s poster! The blacks are all fuzzy like felt too! I keep a black light in the comic room just for this cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I like that Speed and that Jumbo very much, Mr. Bedrock! Excellent, excellent colors on those. The Hangman doesn't really do it for me (the art seems a bit crude), but I know that's a popular series with quite a few folks and is always in demand. Speaking of crude artwork, here's another "int" book from Metro, Catman #18. I think this is one of the tougher issues. I don't believe the scan is blurry; I think that's simply poor registration towards the bottom of the copy itself (can you confirm that, Andy?). Is that the second INT book signed by Francis posted today? That Int copy really allows you to appreciate the beauty of that issue of Catman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 A little funny book for your viewing pleasure. Got this off of ebay 4-5 years ago . It was graded an 8.5. I used to crack everything out of the holders. Now I am getting everything graded. While I have had some books pressed (Oh Horrors!) I just resubmitted this to get it back in a slab. Bonus! Congrats on the upgrade Thanks. I just posted something on the manufactured gold thread about that. Interesting dilemma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I don't believe the scan is blurry; I think that's simply poor registration towards the bottom of the copy itself (can you confirm that, Andy?). My guess would be it's the registration, but I will confirm when I get home and check out the book. If it's the scan I will re-do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Good eye! Yes, I picked that and the Headline #8 both up last week in NYC. Andy was stopped dead in his tracks by the Hitler image, so I traded it to him this weekend in exchange for all his hard work scanning/grading/organizing my collection the past months. He deserves more than that, honestly, as he's done a tremendous job on what has been a long hard task, but after the reaction the Hitler cover got I'm gonna start being a bit stingier!!!! Yes, it's true. All true. I love the book. Love it. I don't blame you for being stingier in the future. Your generosity this time went above and beyond. I expected a good reaction on the Headline, but (dare I say it) I can't recall a book getting a better reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Good eye! Yes, I picked that and the Headline #8 both up last week in NYC. Andy was stopped dead in his tracks by the Hitler image, so I traded it to him this weekend in exchange for all his hard work scanning/grading/organizing my collection the past months. He deserves more than that, honestly, as he's done a tremendous job on what has been a long hard task, but after the reaction the Hitler cover got I'm gonna start being a bit stingier!!!! Yes, it's true. All true. I love the book. Love it. I don't blame you for being stingier in the future. Your generosity this time went above and beyond. I expected a good reaction on the Headline, but (dare I say it) I can't recall a book getting a better reception. It's a way cool cover of a very tough book that's usually beat to heck. In grade, like your copy, it can actually be described as having beautiful colors, if you're into that sort of thing. Anyway, it's a great pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
