The Don Rosa Collection

[camper49]

Accumulated by world-renowned and Eisner award winning comic book artist, writer, and historian, Keno Don Rosa, this collection contained every comic book and magazine issued from every publisher from 1966 to the late 1980's.
Rosa began collecting in earnest in 1962, as he purchased each comic from the newsstands, read them only once, and carefully tucked them away in optimum storage conditions, using archival boxes and a climate controlled "vault."
Because they were stored in such an environment with no use of polybags, each book exhibits a brilliant sheen, deep ink reflectivity, sharp corners and a fresh newsstand appearance.

Since the 1960's, Don Rosa has been recognized as one of the first comics history scholars of fandom.
He has written and illustrated Question & Answer columns for the major fanzines of the 1970's, including such notable publications as Rocket's Blast Comiccollector, CBG (TBG), Comics Journal, and Amazing Heroes.
During the 1980's Rosa gained fame as one of the world's most famous and recognized cartoonists as he worked on the Duck books for Disney and Gladstone.

(above quoted from ComicPedigrees.com)

Hey, Red Hook, here's another Collection for everyone to talk about, Don Rosa's file copies.
I picked up boatloads of his Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, WDC&S books because of his artwork...I've always been a fan of his.
I have two of Don Rosa's books, pictured below, very nice books.
Does anyone else have any of Don Rosa's books?


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[thirdgreenham]

Nice books, camper!

I have a few Don Rosa's that I'll try to post later.

Andy

[Red Hook]

Don Rosa's books fall clearly into the category of a collection imho. Not to take anything away from them, but the books certainly fail to qualify as a pedigree due to the fact that the books are not rare in pristine condition. I'm a big Don Rosa fan, though, and owning a book from his collection would certainly be fun!

Red

[mica]

I have his Hulk 191 with the certificate.

[Red Hook]

Now THAT would be great to see, Mica! #poke#

[sterlingcomics]

http://ftp.datazap.net/ftp/sterlingcomics/books/chamberofchills_08_cgc_9_8_white_0706624010_donros a_a.jpg

[sterlingcomics]

http://ftp.datazap.net/ftp/sterlingcomics/books/hauntedlove_02_cgc_9_8_white_0807355001_donrosa_a. jpg

[sterlingcomics]

http://ftp.datazap.net/ftp/sterlingcomics/books/phantomstranger_08_cgc_9_8_oww_0706469018_donrosa_ a.jpg

[sterlingcomics]

http://ftp.datazap.net/ftp/sterlingcomics/books/forbiddentalesofdarkmansion_06_cgc_9_8_oww_0717294 010_donrosa_a.jpg

[sterlingcomics]

http://ftp.datazap.net/ftp/sterlingcomics/books/houseofsecrets_111_cgc_9_8_white_0706463001_donros a_a.jpg

[cgc-world]

I'm not exactly sure how they are not pristine enough...especially judging by the books pictured here. If Oaklands can be a recognized pedigree than I don't see why this "collection" can't be, especially after being put together by someone in the industry.

Jim

[Red Hook]

Is it my understanding that Rosa has a large number of silver age books in his original collection that have yet to see the light of day? If so, and if he bought them directly from the newstand and they are in similar condition to his Bronze Age books.... then they would have to be considered for pedigree status.

I don't believe there has been a pedigree designation awarded to a strictly Bronze Age collection yet.

Red

[comicstock]

I thought I very recently read that Don Rosa had recently gone thru detached retina surgery on one eye and may need it on the other. Anyone else see this?

[sterlingcomics]

Is it my understanding that Rosa has a large number of silver age books in his original collection that have yet to see the light of day? If so, and if he bought them directly from the newstand and they are in similar condition to his Bronze Age books.... then they would have to be considered for pedigree status.

I don't believe there has been a pedigree designation awarded to a strictly Bronze Age collection yet.

Red

Another reason I believe is that weren't some of Rosa's silver age books bought in the secondary market?

As stated on the "other" board, didn't we call this a "collectigree" b/c CGC notes it in the Pedigree field of their books, yet it's called a "collection"? Confusing to say the least. Another confusing note is that who is the king poobah in regards to designating pedigrees? Of course we have CGC, but how did pedigree designation occur before CGC? I don't think that CGC is or should be the end all be all for pedigree designation, but I haven't been around in the hobby to know how it was done before. Unfortunately, because pedigrees are high grade (and of course linked with CGC's services) it seems that the industry is defaulting to CGC.

[Red Hook]

Before CGC there was this thing called "marketplace acceptance". Over time, a superior collection would come to be accepted as something special.

Now, I think there is the possibility that collections may be injected into the market without a concensus being taken, thanks to aggressive marketing. I don't think that's a good thing at all.

Red

[SolitaireOne]

"Stairway to Satan"! :twisted:


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/Kull2096OW-WDonRosa.jpg

[SolitaireOne]

Man, I really dig this Marie Severin cover:


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/Kull1996WPDonRosa.jpg

[SolitaireOne]

"Still Only $.35!" (ie: last $.35 issue):



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/Conan9796DonRosaWP.jpg

[SolitaireOne]

Swords, Sorcery and Savagery... oh, my! :eek:



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/Conan7096WPDonRosa.jpg

[SolitaireOne]

Conan vs. King Kull -- burnin' that mutha down! #humantorch#


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/Conan6896OW-WDonRosa.jpg

[SolitaireOne]

Hey, great thread for one of the known pedigree's that I have a few favorites from! I maybe have 8-9 total for now, but seemed to have 'misplaced' some of my scans somewhere along the way?

Not pictured: Ka-Zar #3 9.4 and a couple of late-B.A. Amazing Spider-Man's in 9.6.

Here's a fave that I've shared here before, also my one-and-only Don Rosa to actually come w/ the original certificate stating such:


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/1stIssueSpecial894WPDonRosa.jpg

[fulltimer56]

Hey, great thread for one of the known pedigree's that I have a few favorites from! I maybe have 8-9 total for now, but seemed to have 'misplaced' some of my scans somewhere along the way?

Not pictured: Ka-Zar #3 9.4 and a couple of late-B.A. Amazing Spider-Man's in 9.6.

Here's a fave that I've shared here before, also my one-and-only Don Rosa to actually come w/ the original certificate stating such:




http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/1stIssueSpecial894WPDonRosa.jpg



I HATE YOU!! :mad:

My best copy of this one that I have is a Fine that I got from habib! Thanks, habib!

Sorry OT, don't care that it's a pedigree just that it's a pretty copy!! :(

Linda

[SolitaireOne]

I HATE YOU!! :mad:

Sorry OT, don't care that it's a pedigree just that it's a pretty copy!! :(

Linda
:cry: ... golly, don't hate me. Can't we still be friends, Linda? #love#

It is a tough book in highgrade IMO w/ that black cover and all. I actually had my shot on a 'White Page' 9.6 on Comic Link not too long ago, but it seemed to have a bad miswrap. I wound up being the underbidder and it sold for $93! If it weren't for the miswrap, I'd certainly have bid more.

Worked out well though as this one came up ~ paid a tiny premium (above a 9.4) for this Don Rosa 9.4, but as I said, it did come w/ the Certificate! #allhailme#

[Red Hook]

Thanks for posting these Solly! Very nice examples of the DR collection! Do you know if there are multiples copies of books in the Don Rosa? I don't recall at the moment.

Red

[SolitaireOne]

Thanks for posting these Solly! Very nice examples of the DR collection! Do you know if there are multiples copies of books in the Don Rosa? I don't recall at the moment.

Red
Hey thanks, Red! Not sure, I don't think so... I've never seen any? :-? I thought that Rosa's scheme was a one-of-each idea? Not quite like Green River, eh? ;-)

Great idea for these "Pedigree" threads, BTW! :mrgreen:

[Red Hook]

Thanks. I think over time they will fill out with info and scans. #oldie#

[thirdgreenham]

Thanks for posting these Solly! Very nice examples of the DR collection! Do you know if there are multiples copies of books in the Don Rosa? I don't recall at the moment.

Red

I do recall seeing a book listed twice with 2 different grades on Classics Incorporated. I bought the higher grade one and asked if there were multiples of any issues, but they never responded. So, still unclear.


Here's an Unknown Soldier issue from the Don Rosa Collection.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j200/thirdgreenham/US230.jpg

Andy

[Red Hook]

Thanks Andy. I kind of recall seeing a list of Don Rosa books, but I don't know if it was meant to include any and all duplicates.

[razorz000]

does CGC only add COA to pedigree books or can some one like me send in a book with COA and have it graded.

very nice books = love that 1st issue special of warlard I have one but haven't sent it in yet it's maybe a 9.0 - 9.2 at best

[Red Hook]

CGC doesn't issue COA's...they just note pedigree designation on the label if the book passes their criteria. You can send in a COA with a book you wish them to consider as a pedigree.

Red

[The Charlton Guy]

#woohoo# #woohoo# #woohoo# #woohoo# #woohoo#

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/the-charlton-guy/GM-13-DR.jpg

Many thanks to our own SatansProdigy for supplying me with this D.R. Charlton Beauty.

SP? You da best!

Folks, take this feller up on any and all offers and check out his Feebay auctions here:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwestsidecollectiblesQQfrppZ200QQfsopZ1QQ fsooZ1QQrdZ0

Get 'em while you can folks...S.P. is doing some serious cutting loose of books and has some great horror titles and other great books.

Thanks again S.P.! I am VERY pleased!

[SolitaireOne]

Many thanks to our own SatansProdigy for supplying me with this D.R. Charlton Beauty. SP? You da best!
Wowzers ~ that is a great looking, early Ghost Manor, C.G.! Mmmm, tasty White Pages too! #cloud9#

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

I don't have a single pedigree book or any 9.9 books, but I think I want to get one of each soon.
Here's one, from y'all's best friend.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Don-Rosa-pedigree-DC-Super-Stars-18-PGX-9-8-Horror_W0QQitemZ300225560583QQihZ020QQcategoryZ125 92QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Yeah!!!! I'm the high bidde!!! But I don't know how high to go, $14, maybe $21?

[nepatkm]

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[nepatkm]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u154/nepatkm/tombdracula60.jpg

[The Charlton Guy]

What a beautiful book. I have always loved that cover.

Gene Colan rocks! #rockon#

http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2008/05/gene-colan-charity-benefit-book.html

[Khumbu]

yeah, I will post mine in a little bit. Mine was a 9.2 though. Anybody else seen one like that?

[SolitaireOne]

Here's an unexpected nab from the most recent Comic Link auction... :p

Another nice Don Rosa for my stash - Marvel Spotlight #25, 9.6:


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/CGC/MarvelSpotlight2596WPDonRosa.jpg

* It ties quite nicely into that whole Sword-n-Sorcery, comic book thing I've got goin' on. ;)

[Red Hook]

Gil Kane inked by Joe Sinnott. You can not go wrong with those two! Great pickup... congrats!

[SolitaireOne]

Another nice Don Rosa for my stash - Marvel Spotlight #25, 9.6...
It even came w/ the original Don Rosa Collection "Certificate". I own a few slabbed Don Rosa books, but this is only the 2nd one I've ever gotten w/ the certificate. :p


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/solitaireone/Comic%20Books/DonRosacertificate.jpg
<sry, bad phone pic>


* The other being my 1st Issue Special #8, in CGC 9.4 (1st Warlord)... ;)

[dpxcomicsgirl]

Even with the fuzzy picture... the certificate is awesome!

[Red Hook]

Yep.... it is. Maybe someone would be kind enough to post a nice crisp scan of it!

Red

[nepatkm]

:) My latest Don Rosa:


http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u154/nepatkm/gsdrac4.jpg


Did not come with the certificate though :sad:

[nepatkm]

;) However I scanned the certificate from my T.O.D. #60

Front:

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u154/nepatkm/drfront.jpg


Back:


http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u154/nepatkm/drback.jpg

[SolitaireOne]

You know, I recently entered the realm of the 10.1mil megapixel Camera and hadn't yet gotten around to updating that Don Rosa cert... thanks, Nep!

:mrgreen: