Shadow Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 OK, I finally decided to scan some books in tonight. Scanning them isn't so bad but uploading to Photoshop (which I do have a paid service) takes about 10 - 15 minutes a book. Too monotonous. (If anyone knows a faster way, clue me in. (thumbs u ) Here's a book I just put over at the "Grading" area. This is the book that hooked me back into collecting. I had quit in 1985 at the start of college. I was invited to go to the Motor City Show as a guest in 1994. I went out of curiousity. Up til that time, JLA #8 was my oldest JLA book. I saw this one for $30 and bought it. I had no idea what it was worth at the time but I came unto the realization that I could "afford" books like this again. That's all it took and I was whisked back into colecting. I had that "excited, exhilirating" feeling that you gat at a show. It's no great copy, but it's fine by me for now. Not worth slabbing in the least bit. [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Here's my JLA #5 I bought about 7 years ago. I wish my grading skills were better at the time as I thought this was in really nice shape. It still is decent, but not as nice as the illusion I created in my mind. [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john72tex Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Your #3 has the same wavy water-damaged look that mine does(see one of the last two pages of this thread). The ink they used must give scanners problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Nice Books Shadow! My oldest JLA is #13...can't wait to get the issues between #1-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 JLA #26 CGC 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Your #3 has the same wavy water-damaged look that mine does(see one of the last two pages of this thread). The ink they used must give scanners problems. When I dug mine out, I thought the same thing as yours. My guess is it was the black ink also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Test - if I use Paint to edit down the size and send it to Photshop. It went much faster. [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 [/img] Sorry, but I finally got in a scanning mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 While I'm at it, this #8 I bought in 1981 and was my oldest JLA until 1994 and my purchase of #3 (and return to collecting) At age 15, I thought it was so cool to buy this #8. It probably cost me $5 at the time. [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 There was an old story that I remember as a kid.It had a man who could leave his body and travel.One day he travelled too far and was unable to return to his body.I think it was a Justice League story.Do any of you know.GOD BLESS... -jimbo( a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multicynic Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I've had this for several years. My favorite cover possibly. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I've had this for several years. My favorite cover possibly. Jack Excellent cover and very nice copy! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 There was an old story that I remember as a kid.It had a man who could leave his body and travel.One day he travelled too far and was unable to return to his body.I think it was a Justice League story.Do any of you know.GOD BLESS... -jimbo( a friend of jesus) (thumbs u I remember that JLA story too. Can't remember which issue, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 That 56 is a cool cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 There was an old story that I remember as a kid.It had a man who could leave his body and travel.One day he travelled too far and was unable to return to his body.I think it was a Justice League story.Do any of you know.GOD BLESS... -jimbo( a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Sounds like a Doctor Destiny story. Or maybe Amos Fortune? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Great looking #56! I've always liked that cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 There was an old story that I remember as a kid.It had a man who could leave his body and travel.One day he travelled too far and was unable to return to his body.I think it was a Justice League story.Do any of you know.GOD BLESS... -jimbo( a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Sounds like a Doctor Destiny story. Or maybe Amos Fortune? Rick I never got to read the end of it.Thanks for narrowing it down.GOD BLESS... - jimbo( a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Wow, you guys let this thread slip to page 2 ?! That sacrilicious!! Here's one I upgraded earlier this year via Heritage (sure hope it's been restored or pressed or altered or whatever term everyone agrees on...that would make it a great conversation piece!). Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Great looking #33! This is also one I bought on one of my early LCS expeditions in my mid-teens. I upgraded it a few years ago, but I don't believe it's as nice as yours. BTW, I only managed to sneak over to the Wynn late Sunday night. It was around midnight and I wanted to get a glimpse of the place. The hotel appears to be beautiful and the casino was packed around midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit MIke Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 who's the lucky son of a gun that grabbed this for way the below the average in the comiclink auction? are his initials DM? i finally completed the 3 issue brave and the bold run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
