showcase4 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 So you wanted to see some more comics? OK, follow me... Down these stairs... Watch your step! It's dark down here so try to keep up with me or you'll get lost. Let's see...I know its one of these rooms. There, this is it. Help me slide this bookcase over. The man has the greatest previously unknown GA collection in the Universe, and a great sense of humor too........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Bang: On the top shelf, are those decoupage boxes made from the covers of All-Stars? I'm trying to figure out if we're just seeing half of the books or if it's something else... Nice workmanship on the cabinet too. D a m n that's cool! Thanks again for sharing. I think those are the comics Gary. It just looks like the window aperture on the top shelf is too small to display the entire cover. No, No. Gary is right. Those ARE decoupage boxes I made out of the covers. It won't hurt the value of the comics, will it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Guess I need to get a stronger pair of glasses!! The Supey 1 was blinding me! What is a decoupage box by the way?? hello all... a decoupage box is just a basic box (any kind, shoe box, etc) that you have cut out pictures and glued/taped on...my kids had to make one for school rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 BZ... So, back to the annual meeting at BZ's house....after you get to know a few of us "comic geeks", I say we really try to make this happen! please rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 After seeing Bang's books I think I'm going to make decoupage boxes out of my comics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 (edited) I can't decide if this thread makes me want to collect more GA comics... or just give up and quit altogether. I have all my 40 or so low grade beaters carefully stored in double-bagged mylars, acid free boxes, dehumidified room. And here you are with a lottery winning-sized collection, books in stacks, and unbagged even! BZ- I'm curious how you acquired all these- were many off the newstand? I know a bunch were bought as a collection, but were all of them? Edited March 22, 2007 by mattbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I can't decide if this thread makes me want to collect more GA comics... or just give up and quit altogether. I have all my 40 or so low grade beaters carefully stored in double-bagged mylars, acid free boxes, dehumidified room. And here you are with a lottery winning-sized collection, books in stacks, and unbagged even! You took the words right out of my keyboard. I'll never be satisfied with my piddly little collection, since this is the type of collection I've always daydreamed about having but never had the foreskin to aquire and hold.My collection looks like a small pile of poo now. Another obsession has run it's course. I think I'll start grafting rhodies.Can you imagine what my Black Hand will do the delicate plant tissue? BwaaHaahaahaa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I can't decide if this thread makes me want to collect more GA comics... or just give up and quit altogether. I have all my 40 or so low grade beaters carefully stored in double-bagged mylars, acid free boxes, dehumidified room. And here you are with a lottery winning-sized collection, books in stacks, and unbagged even! You took the words right out of my keyboard. I'll never be satisfied with my piddly little collection, since this is the type of collection I've always daydreamed about having but never had the foreskin to aquire and hold.My collection looks like a small pile of poo now. Another obsession has run it's course. I think I'll start grafting rhodies.Can you imagine what my Black Hand will do to the delicate plant tissue? BwaHaaHaa! And roses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotemo Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm in awe of bangzoom's collection. I was buying comics around 1972 when I was a kid. I wish that I had kept at it. I had an Action #15 in VG back. I don't remember what I paid for it but it couldn't have been more than $20 or so because I didn't have much money. I traded it years later but looking back, it makes me wish that I had continued collecting. The books were cheap back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrael Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 More please. What's behind the next door? Original art from all the comics we are drooling over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypinkblu Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 What a beautiful collection, and, ... even the shelving is wonderful, congratulations and thanks so much for sharing:) I feel like I just saw a wonderful online museum. Enjoy them in good health:) You made my day:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Actually, I meant this photo! Holy bejeezus. Thanks for the pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I can't NOT add my two cents, BZ... what a great shot. I just love seeing GA books in large groupings like that. So impressive ... something that most of us will never be able to achieve now, with the prices what they are!! your comic room must smell like heaven. Any thoughts on changing that carpet? Maybe I could do that for you... Congratulations on being in the right place at the right time! Hope to hear more of the story part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 BZ I too am in just complete awe of your collection. I know this has been said before but mylars and backing boards should be a must because at least you could handle them more often without fear of damaging them and it might help eliminate some of the spine rolls we see on your books. Looking forward to seeing some more classic Timely's, perhaps a Sub-Mariner #32, Captain America Comics #74. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 If he invites me for a visit, I'll help bag and board them...if that's something he thinks should be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Heck, count us all in to help bag and board + do an inventory + grade + help set-up your entire collection.. What ya say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Okay guys... be reasonable. Who the hell is going to invite strangers over to view a multi million dollar collection? As the owner I'd be afraid of people casing the joint. I'd have to know them pretty well and even then I'd have to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r100comics Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hi Bangzoom Just wanted to say thanks for sharing these incredible books. I realize it's a pain, and an imposition, but would you mind scanning the Superman #1, Batman #1, and Detective Comics #27 ? I would love seeing your original owner copies of those 3 books close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Okay guys... be reasonable. Who the hell is going to invite strangers over to view a multi million dollar collection? As the owner I'd be afraid of people casing the joint. I'd have to know them pretty well and even then I'd have to think about it. hello all... I did say once he got to "know" us....just over a month ago, a bunch of us met over at ciorac's house, and there were millions of dollars of comics in one room, all being shared for each others enjoyment...so, there is a precedent...admittedly, this group of folks have been "brothers" for a long time...but, it is possible ! rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Okay guys... be reasonable. Who the hell is going to invite strangers over to view a multi million dollar collection? As the owner I'd be afraid of people casing the joint. I'd have to know them pretty well and even then I'd have to think about it. Too late, I've been invited! Not! Actually, he just wanted to know if I would mow his lawn.. He mentioned something about cooler temperatures somewhere before I could see his comics. Maybe next winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
