Larryw7 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This book is on its way into my hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This book is on its way into my hands this 'un's purdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 i got the main one i wanted on c'link tonite, and a cool little book i never really noticed 'til it was winding down. it was so pretty i nabbed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Nicely done Billy. I, sadly, won nothing. I did place some bids this time and attempted to win a couple books, but alas it was not to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 it was not to be, cherie. indiana jones---adieu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 16 copies - that's one of the highest numbers I've ever seen on a Church book. It sure shows how popular Whiz was back then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Nice books, geeks. Sadly, I had to sit this one out due to constant travel the past few weeks (c'est la vie), so I'm joining Pons in the Sidekick's Lounge this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 i got the main one i wanted on c'link tonite. I nearly went after this one Billy boy!! Didn't know you were even looking at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Very tough book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 That's a great war cover never seen one of those.Nice hockey guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 16 copies - that's one of the highest numbers I've ever seen on a Church book. It sure shows how popular Whiz was back then... A few of the Captain Marvels get above 30, which are the highest order numbers I've seen on any Church book. I've asked everyone I thought who would have an answer, what does the last numbers mean? Look at the scans below, They have "30-20" written on them. If the "30" is the number of copies ordered, what does the "-20" part mean? I've seen the extra coding on many other titles, like Marvel Mystery Comics, Sensation Comics, etc... Does the "20" on these books mean it is copy #20 out of 30? This extra coding only appears on the Church books for a limited amount of months, then it goes back to the standard coding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 As a follow-up, most of the Church books with this extra coding are from 1943. Also, this coding is always on books with high order numbers. You never see a code like "4-2" on a Church book. It's always titles with large order numbers. Take a look at this All Star Comics #15. If you look on Starman's cape, the code is "14-4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Here are a few more with extra coding. Daredevil Comics and Dollman with the code of "8-4". The second number is always smaller than the first number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This code is "10-2" So, any thoughts on what the extra numbers could mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I like your interpretation above: "Does the "20" on these books mean it is copy #20 out of 30?" Why not? They would only do it on the higher order books if this was a "loss prevention" system, meaning they would try to account for all the copies they received and prevent theft. At the same time, maybe they were also trying to see if ordering that many made sense (though given all of these were returnable, one wonders why they would bother keeping track). As to why it only lasted for a period in 1943. That's a cumbersome and time consuming system and was quickly abandoned as a pain in the neck to implement. Or, even, one could conceive of a temp / seasonal employee with a pet project and he / she lost interest or left the place. Too much time on my hand I guess :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Finally getting around to slabbing all my Tip Tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Those are bad- (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 another one for the funny animal round bound collection: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Those are bad- (thumbs u Thanks Richard. Not much interest in Tarzan these days, but this run has been a lot of fun to put together. Still waiting on one more from Sarasota and then I do an updated group shot. Oh and I forgot these two: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 This code is "10-2" So, any thoughts on what the extra numbers could mean? Could be the number of regular display copies (10) and the number of "hold" copies (2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
