BOOT Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 20 is one of my favorites and my copy holds a special place in my heart. My dad was always super supportive of my involvement in comics. He tagged along as I went to shows when I was a kid. And he gave me some great advice when I was deciding whether or not to open my first store. He said, "you have always wanted to do this. So do it. What's the worst that could happen? If it doesn't work out you just go get another job." When I opened in 1990 I pulled a bunch of books out of my collection to sell. One of them was a nice Batman 20. Dad saw it for sale and said, "you don't want to sell that, do you?" "Got to, dad. I need the money." So my dad, wonderful guy that he was, said "Well I'll be one of your first sales." And he bought it. And funny enough, he liked it so much he would never sell it back to me, even after I was flush enough to be able to afford it again. Anyway, after dad passed my mom gave me the book back saying he wanted me to have it. What a great story. Thanks so much for sharing it. What a great Dad! I hope he got the chance to see your success. Another great thing about comic books - their potential to serve as emotional touchstones. Thanks again for a real heartwarmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveTurkeyMoFo Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 a poster was asking about this book in the batman/detective comics thread so i posted my copy over there. don't know if it merits posting over here as well. It most certainly does merit a little extra attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 This hasn't arrived at the house yet, but it has been paid for. So, hopefully it will be here soon. Closing in on the Batman subset that I'm collecting. Absolutely AWESOME book man CONGRATS!!!!!! Hopefully it is in hand by the time you read this!!!! Great Feat as well would love to see a group shot if get a chance sometime!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bane Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Closing in on the Batman subset that I'm collecting. Great book, Bill. All you need is a 21 to have completed the subset of 20 -21! Thanks Richard But I won't be adding a 21 to this particular subset The group I am after contains the following issues: 1 - 11, 13 - 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 31, 37, 38, 40, 42, 44, 47 and 50 You have a complete run of #20! Congrats (thumbs u You know I kid. 20 is one of my favorites and my copy holds a special place in my heart. My dad was always super supportive of my involvement in comics. He tagged along as I went to shows when I was a kid. And he gave me some great advice when I was deciding whether or not to open my first store. He said, "you have always wanted to do this. So do it. What's the worst that could happen? If it doesn't work out you just go get another job." When I opened in 1990 I pulled a bunch of books out of my collection to sell. One of them was a nice Batman 20. Dad saw it for sale and said, "you don't want to sell that, do you?" "Got to, dad. I need the money." So my dad, wonderful guy that he was, said "Well I'll be one of your first sales." And he bought it. And funny enough, he liked it so much he would never sell it back to me, even after I was flush enough to be able to afford it again. Anyway, after dad passed my mom gave me the book back saying he wanted me to have it. Fantastic story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Mr. Bedrock, thanks for the story. With all the shenanigans and BS in this hobby (as in any hobby where the stakes can be high), it's nice to hear something inspirational and human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 i know we're accustomed to varying grades on books from the same pedigree, or unpedigreed but nonetheless identifiable collections, but the difference between these two circle a books i have is ridiculous. just picked up the victory. bedrock has another circle a air fighters, and it's more like the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 anybody have a 2.5 victory 1 or 2? i'm going to make a 2.5 run, i think----they'll add up to 10!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks for the comments, everyone. What a great Dad! I hope he got the chance to see your success. He did. He actually worked in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks for the comments, everyone. What a great Dad! I hope he got the chance to see your success. He did. He actually worked in the shop. that's where i met him. what a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just in. Thanks to a boardie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just in. Thanks to a boardie... Great book, I'm very jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I like these together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just in. Thanks to a boardie... Always great when someone gets a great copy of this book. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I stepped a bit outside my usual run of titles but have added this to my micro-sized collection of Denver peds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I stepped a bit outside my usual run of titles but have added this to my micro-sized collection of Denver peds. Well that's just beautiful! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks, Richard. I just wish the paper wasn't sticking out. I was disappointed with the grade but the cover on this one is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 The Air Aces had cool covers throughout the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I stepped a bit outside my usual run of titles but have added this to my micro-sized collection of Denver peds. A long time ago Verzyl told me he had seen the Mile High, Larson and Denver copies of Catman #1. He felt the Denver was the best of the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks, Richard. I just wish the paper wasn't sticking out. I tap those back in all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks, Richard. I just wish the paper wasn't sticking out. I tap those back in all the time. I couldn't get this one to budge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
