Golden Age Cover Thread

[SatansProdigy]

We have a thread for horror but not for other genres. So here it is! I'd love to see some GA superhero books. I don't have any but here's one to start off the thread. A Goofy Comics #5. My copy seems to have only one staple....is this normal?

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/9308/goofycomics5iv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jaeldubyoo]

My copy seems to have only one staple....is this normal?

My understanding is that during the later war years, comics had a single staple to conserve metal used in the war effort.

As far as Golden Age superhero comics, I never really got into them. They were too expensive for me, a poor college student, when I first started collecting. And the stories and art weren't to my liking. I did get some from a friend's relative, but I sold those long ago.

I have a few Golden Age comics laying around. When I get the chance I'll post some.

[SatansProdigy]

Thanks fro the info jae. I'm right there with ya on the superhero book. Too expensive for me. Can't wait to see your covers! Here's another one for everyone to enjoy.

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/9742/alltruefactcrimecasesv32cq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[camper49]

A Golden Age BATMAN comic cover....imagine that!
I love this cover.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/CAMPER49/Batman/BRONZE/th_BAT091.jpg (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/CAMPER49/Batman/BRONZE/BAT091.jpg)

[SatansProdigy]

Sweet book camper! I'm still trying to get a GA Batman or Detective. Gotta start saving up for one.

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/3909/headlinecomics47tn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SatansProdigy]

Here's one you don't see too often. Well at least i don't.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1098/truesportpicturestoriesv410tm2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[fulltimer56]

How could we have a Golden Age Cover Thread without this one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/fulltimer56/Comics/97_4_0000001.jpg

And Lord No, I don't have this one either, this image is from GCD.

[SatansProdigy]

Hard to post after THAT cover! LOL

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8251/treasurechestv413ee8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[fulltimer56]

Hey, that comic has been made into a movie, right? :twisted:

[SatansProdigy]

You're right! Maybe I should sell it now and cash in on some big bucks! #rockon#

[SatansProdigy]

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8299/daredevilcomics81li8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jaeldubyoo]

Four Color #16 (Mickey Mouse #1) 1941

My oldest comic book. And something I couldn't afford at the time but bought it anyway. I found it in a flea market back in 1978. I could sense the seller really wanted to sell it, but didn't want to sell it too cheaply. After haggling with him for a while, we both agreed on a price less than one half guide. I didn't have the money for it, so I borrowed some from my mother. Of course I couldn't tell her what it was for.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/scan0001.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Racket Squad in Action #12

Here's one of the few crime comics I have. I had given away most of my crime comics years ago to a friend. Comics like Crime and Punishment and Justice Traps the Guilty. But I kept this one. I always like the strange way Ditko illustrated things. This is his classic explosion cover. It's surreal; the shredded clothing, the shattered glass, the strange ball of fire. Nobody does an explosion like Ditko. I actually have two copies but the other one is rough shape. It's not like I need a reading copy, the stories are pretty bad. I only liked it for the cover. I guess it's the hoarder in me that compels me to buy multiple copies of the same comic.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/scan0004.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Mask #1

A classic cover by the imcomparable cover artist, L.B. Cole.

I searched for a copy for several years before finding one at a small convention about 12 years ago. For a comic that had a print run of over a million, it's not easy to find. Even with the Internet and eBay how often do you see one for sale? Anyway, I traded ten NM sets of Wolverine 1-4 (1982 limited series) for this one. I may have ended up with the short end of the deal dollar-wise, but I wanted it, even though it was low-grade. I would love to upgrade this copy.


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/lbcole/scan0003.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu (Avon)

Though Wally Wood is more well-known for his EC work, he did some great stuff for other companies. Here's one of my favorite, The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu. This book features a cover and artwork by Wood. I wanted it so badly that I ended up trading much of my Uncle Scrooge collection for it. This included #10, 13, 15-18, 20-25; ranging from VG-VF. I figured it was easier to replace the U.S. comics than to find another nice copy of the Wood classic.


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/scan0005.jpg

[SatansProdigy]

Jae, you kick ass dude! Those covers rock! I've added two of them to my want list! The Racket Squad and Fu Manchu. I might add the Mask too! Damn cover threads! Who the hell starts these???? Oh....nevermind.... :oops:

[SatansProdigy]

I think I showed this one before, but what the hell.....

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/9026/unclescrooge9gt7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jaeldubyoo]

Nice Uncle Scrooge, SP. I've always enjoyed Carl Barks duck books.

Here's one of my favorite books in my collection, Four Color #386 (Uncle Scrooge #1). I've only shown it to a few people before. I consider it one of the highlights of my collection.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/us1.jpg

[SatansProdigy]

Wow, jae! That is one of the nicest looking copies I've ever seen! What do you grade that out as? Sweet book and definetely on my want list!

[jaeldubyoo]

Yeah, it's one of the best copies I've seen. The dealer I bought it from back in 1978 called it a mint (and I paid well over guide for it). But I would say about a 9.4. I don't plan to send it to CGC since I'm not going to sell it. I don't like the idea of it being encased. It looks good in mylar.

Back in 1978 I was in a small comic shop talking to the dealer when a guy in a motorcycle rode up and came into the shop wanting to return it. the dealer refunded the guy's money and I jumped at the chance to get it even though it cost me considerably more than what it sold for previously. Up to that point, that was the most by far I ever spent on a comic. Well-worthed every cent. Comics of this caliber don't show up often.

I will show a scan of the back cover when I get a chance. It really is a beautiful book.

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's the back cover to the Four color#386.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/us1b.jpg

[fulltimer56]

Your right, jael! That is one SWEET little book you have!! A book that old to look that good is really rare!

Linda

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's one of the few EC's I have. This is an interesting one. This was used in Seduction of the Innocent. And it contains the story that Harvey Kurtzman described as his personal favorite.

Frontline Combat #4

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/ec/frontlinec4.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a classic L.B. Cole cover, one of my personal favorites.

Thrilling Crime Cases #49

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/lbcole/tcc49cole.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a couple of Turok, Son of Stone comics, Four Color #656 (#2) and #3. I got these more than 20 years ago at an auction of an estate. Too bad there wasn't a #1.


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/turok/turok2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/turok/turok3.jpg

[SatansProdigy]

Sweet books jae! You've got one hell of a collection!

Here's a couple more of mine:

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8043/dellgiant4vl9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7900/dellgiant4asc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a couple of more Dells from the 50's. While these have photo covers, I'm more interested in the interior art. These feature art by John Buscema. He's more well-known for his Marvel work: Silver Surfer, Conan, Avengers, etc. But I think his work in the 50's is fantastic. To me, it's like fine art as opposed to pop art.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/dell/4c684.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/dell/4c944.jpg

[camper49]

WOW! Those are awesome books.
You must have quite the collection.

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a nice L.B. Cole cover.

Great Comics #1

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/lbcole/great1.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a Frazetta cover. I remember picking this up at a flea market in the early 80's for a dime. Sometimes you get lucky. It's much tougher these days.

Straight Arrow #22

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/frazetta/straighta22.jpg

[Shadow-wolf]

Mask #1

A classic cover by the imcomparable cover artist, L.B. Cole.

I searched for a copy for several years before finding one at a small convention about 12 years ago. For a comic that had a print run of over a million, it's not easy to find. Even with the Internet and eBay how often do you see one for sale? Anyway, I traded ten NM sets of Wolverine 1-4 (1982 limited series) for this one. I may have ended up with the short end of the deal dollar-wise, but I wanted it, even though it was low-grade. I would love to upgrade this copy.


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/lbcole/scan0003.jpg

:shock: When I saw this my jaw dropped, one of my all time favorite books.http://forum.stlcomics.com/images/smiles/thumbsup.gif

[Shadow-wolf]

Heroic comics #29

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/heroiccomics29.jpg

Tarzan #77
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/mttpitbull/comics/tarzan77.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a comic with a couple of 3-page stories by Frazetta. This is a case for not entombing your comic, you wouldn't be able to enjoy the contents. The tendency with the advent of third-party grading company is to place more emphasis on the covers.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/frazetta/heroic69.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's the first Golden Age comic I bought. I found it in a flea market for a dime. I was really excited about owning a GA comic, even if it wasn't valuable.

Crackajack Comics #19, 1940

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/golden%20age/crackajack19.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Archie #5, 1943

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/golden%20age/archie5.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a giveaway you've probably seen at a lot of conventions. It was a warehouse find back in the 70's. I remember it selling for pretty good money until the market was flooded with copies. Anyway, I like the art done by Bob Powell.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/golden%20age/mjrinapak.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

This is your father's G.I. Joe (maybe even your grandfather's), a generation before the G.I. Joe as we know it.

G.I. Joe #24, 1953

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/golden%20age/gijoe24.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

Red Ryder #23, 1945

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/golden%20age/redryder23.jpg

[oxbladder]

Just some of my Wonder Woman books (sorry for the large size):


http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww60.jpg

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww35.jpg

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww18.jpg

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww40.jpg

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww41.jpg

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww42.jpg

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww43.jpg

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/data/media/1/ww44.jpg


You can see more in my cover gallery here:

http://www.prairiesable.com/4images/index.php

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

I just want to say a few things about the golden age. I have always been into comics strictly for reading purposes, but kept buying multiple copies to trade and sell later so I could get more. Gold age books are not really for reading (in my opinion) because it's hard (to near impossible unless you are a bizillionaire) to complete a run and who wants to mess with such a fragile, old and expensive book. To me, GA books are collectors items and a whole different realm for me.

I'm starting to get into the golden age and am trying to force myself to stop buying silver, bronze and copper (is copper really an age?) except for the ones I am making runs on like AMS DD and TOS.

I just bought my first GA book
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110044467753&rd=1&rd=1
and it is now in my safe deposit box or I would post a scan of it. The seller is super friendly and we email back and forth now. He is really into GA books and is teaching me a lot. The GA book I bought is slabbed so I cannot read it or even touch it, but holding it, even encased in plastic is soooo freaking cool. It's like holding a piece of history. Mine is the highest universally graded and it is the 31st app. of the Green Lantern. After looking at the major GA books I've fallen in love with those Schomburg covers and decided to collect All Select. I feel funny about collecting a book based on the cover, but.... They look so cool.

I've bought the second Gerber volume, the first is too pricey right now and will be buying the GA Marvel Milestones to read these gems. I own a Hulk 181 of whlich there are over 3500 on CGC and you can still pay $450 for a 6.5, I paid $450 for a book that has 6 on CGC and is what 30 years the elder of that hulk? OK I'm done. Sorry I went on a rant there, I'm just excited about this new area for me.

By the way, I live in Santa Fe, NM and I have never been to a convention, I don't see too many Golden age books in my area unless they are on eBay, no flea market wonder buys for me.

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

By the way, I loved all of your covers, thanks for posting them.
Wow how Wonder Woman has changed. I love seeing the changes in the characters. I just bought a TOS #52, first app. of the Black Widow and I'm reading the DD 1-75 series with her in it. Holding two issues next to each other it's amazing how much her character has changed as well.

[jaeldubyoo]

I don't have very many western comics in my collection, probably around 200 or so. But I'm a sucker for L.B. Cole covers, which is why I got these two.

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5332/whiterider5so2.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=whiterider5so2.jpg)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/874/whiterider6ip5.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=whiterider6ip5.jpg)

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a giveaway comic from the 50's. The cover and a story are drawn by Reed Crandall.

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/9946/busterbmu5.th.jpg (http://img470.imageshack.us/my.php?image=busterbmu5.jpg)

[jaeldubyoo]

Here's a 100 page comic.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8848/felixoc6.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=felixoc6.jpg)

[jaeldubyoo]

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8747/tarzan24pi5.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tarzan24pi5.jpg)

[jaeldubyoo]

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8611/tarzan28zd1.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tarzan28zd1.jpg)

[illuminated]

One of the best books in my collection.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/scholten23/BATMAN60.jpg

[Hoss]

Thanks for sharing, Illuminated! Do you have any more of those old Batmans?

[Shadow-wolf]

Mask #1

A classic cover by the imcomparable cover artist, L.B. Cole.

I searched for a copy for several years before finding one at a small convention about 12 years ago. For a comic that had a print run of over a million, it's not easy to find. Even with the Internet and eBay how often do you see one for sale? Anyway, I traded ten NM sets of Wolverine 1-4 (1982 limited series) for this one. I may have ended up with the short end of the deal dollar-wise, but I wanted it, even though it was low-grade. I would love to upgrade this copy.


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/lbcole/scan0003.jpg

Nice! This book's been on my want list for a long time. http://forum.stlcomics.com/images/smiles/drool.gif

[Shadow-wolf]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/mttpitbull/comics/hhaftr.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/Archie61.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/Heroic76.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/CrimeDoesNotPay55.jpg

[habib]

Mmmmmmm.....Rulah, Jungle Goddess and friend!

Rulah #19

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/Rulah.jpg

[habib]

A little Young Romance anyone......

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/kammion/Youngrom26.jpg

[jaeldubyoo]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/4711/blackhawkindwyp9.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blackhawkindwyp9.jpg)

[AceVentura]

Mmmmmmm.....Rulah, Jungle Goddess and friend!

Rulah #19

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/Rulah.jpg

Looks like Rulah isn't the ONLY Goddess in the jungle! And they both probably shop at the same the same jungle Bloomingdales.

It always amuses me to see a steady stream of Caucasian Jungle Goddesses as a recurrent theme in the jungle comics genre of all these Golden age publications.

It's a comforting thought that Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie could successfully survive, thrive, come to rule all jungle beasts and denizens of the deepest, darkest bush, and look damn good doing it, if they were forcibly airlifted into the wilds of untamed Africa. :D

[habib]

A nice L. B. Cole crime cover....

All-Famous Crime #4

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/allfamcrim4.jpg

[ciorac]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/gotham39/P8130001.jpg

[habib]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/gotham39/P8130001.jpg

:HAIL: :HAIL: :HAIL:

Truely awesome ciorac!!

[Shadow-wolf]

I've got a few beaters this time around, nothing special, especially compared to ciorac's collection http://forum.stlcomics.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif


Animal Comics #21

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/AnimalComics21.jpg

Crime Does Not Pay #95

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/CrimeDoesNotPay95.jpg

Archie Comics # 62

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/Archie62.jpg

Even though it's a low grade beater I bought for a couple dollars, it pisses me off someone decided to put a piece of scotch tape on the spine, and the tape look relatively new.

[disneyteddies]

Here's a few of mine..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/scan0010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/scan0007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/scan0003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/scan0005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/scan0001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/scan0002.jpg

The Batman 23, my mom and dad got it for me for x-mas from a yard sale for 7 bucks. It's ruff but complete and it's my favorite comic I own. I hope Pudgy Pig got sued by Porky pig...what a rip off, however it is a number 1.

I love everyone's scan's...so many great books! The Wonder Woman books have great art and color..I don't know HOW Archie and Jughead became so popular being so ugly back then, I guess Betty and Veronica carried them for the first decade or so LoL. That other Batman one is really nice eye candy! And the mystery and jungle books, most of those I've never seen before but they are great too! I LOVE GA books!

[disneyteddies]

Here's a couple more from a random pile.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/JoePalooka.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/Hank27/Sweethearts.jpg

I LOVE GA comic books!

[ciorac]

Four Color #16 (Mickey Mouse #1) 1941

My oldest comic book. And something I couldn't afford at the time but bought it anyway. I found it in a flea market back in 1978. I could sense the seller really wanted to sell it, but didn't want to sell it too cheaply. After haggling with him for a while, we both agreed on a price less than one half guide. I didn't have the money for it, so I borrowed some from my mother. Of course I couldn't tell her what it was for.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/jaeldubyoo/scan0001.jpg


#allhailme# I'll take it!

[Shadow-wolf]

My very first Crime Does Not Pay comic.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/CrimeDoesNotPay68.jpg


Oh and I love that Four Color #16 http://forum.stlcomics.com/images/smiles/cloud9.gif

[ciorac]

My very first Crime Does Not Pay comic.


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/topcity83/Comics/CrimeDoesNotPay68.jpg




Oh and I love that Four Color #16 http://forum.stlcomics.com/images/smiles/cloud9.gif


Those books are such fun. You will enjoy collecting them. Back when I owned a comic book store, a guy once brought in a collection of long runs of the Lev Gleason Crime books. We had a field day reading them.

[malaprop]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/11_23_0.jpg

This may be my favorite GA cover. I saw it on the wall of my LCS back in the '70s and couldn't get my $20 out fast enough.

[habib]

That is a great cover Mal!

Here is a recent pick-up....

Blackstone #1 (EC)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/blackstone1.jpg

[malaprop]

A great thread to revive Habib. I'm not much on superheroes myself, but maybe we could use more sci-fi.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/01_16_0.jpg

[habib]

That Contact Comics #12 is an impossible book to find!

Very, Very Nice!! #clap#

[habib]

Here are a couple other new ones.....

Crime Does Not Pay #58

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/cdnp68.jpg

Prize Comics #68

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/prize68.jpg

[malaprop]

I got it at Toad Hall (Rockford IL) back in the days before the guide singled it out as something more than any other Contact. I think it was $12-15 or so.

Here's another LB cole sci fi cover, I was saving it for that day that the Daily Cover topic is green skin.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/01_16_1.jpg

[malaprop]

AArgh! Serious screw up. Let's try again:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/01_16_2.jpg

[habib]

That Blue Bolt is SWEET!!

Just got this one today!!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/action42.jpg

[malaprop]

Great cover!

[habib]

Great cover!

Thanks Mal!

I bought these two today as well.....

WonderWorld #4

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/Wonderworld4.jpg

WonderWorld #5

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/Wonderworld5.jpg

Lou Fine covers from Fox Features Syndicate Comics!

[habib]

Let's post a few GA goodies.....

WonderWorld Comics #3 (#1)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/Wondworld3.jpg

Detective Comics #47

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/detec47.jpg

[habib]

A bunch of GA Frankensteins I just picked up......

#14

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/frank14.jpg

#18

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/frank18.jpg

#19

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/frank19.jpg

#20

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/frank20.jpg

#22

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/frank22.jpg

[malaprop]

I love the Dick Briefer Frankensteins. you might remember I had posted my copy of #19 for the Daily Cover Thread tombstone theme.

[habib]

I love the Dick Briefer Frankensteins. you might remember I had posted my copy of #19 for the Daily Cover Thread tombstone theme.

Yeah....they are great!

Funny how they went from a humor type comic to pure horror (personally, I like the horror ones better)

[fulltimer56]

And how much did this baby put you back, habib? BTW I'm GREEN!!#shehulk#


That Blue Bolt is SWEET!!

Just got this one today!!


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/action42.jpg

[habib]

And how much did this baby put you back, habib? BTW I'm GREEN!!#shehulk#

I can't tell you Linda.....I might want to sell it to you at Heroes Con this year.....lol!

OK....I paid $150. Well worth it.

Wait 'till you see the Action Comics #36 I am buying (I'll have it in a few weeks).....it is totally Sweet!

[fulltimer56]

Did I say I was GREEN!! But Arthur would kill me if I spent that kind of money on A comic!! ;)

How much for the #36?

Linda

[habib]

Did I say I was GREEN!! But Arthur would kill me if I spent that kind of money on A comic!! ;)

How much for the #36?

Linda

I am getting the #36 for $200....again well worth it.

I sent ya a PM a while back with some of your wants.....check it out and see if ya need any (no $200 books on the list....lol)

[fulltimer56]

Yes, I got it but it has just been busy around here!! I'll get back with you most likely tomorrow! Thanks!!

[habib]

Yes, I got it but it has just been busy around here!! I'll get back with you most likely tomorrow! Thanks!!

Cool Beans Linda!

Here is another GA goodie.....

Speed Carter, Spaceman #4

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/spaceman4.jpg

This would fit under the Atomic Bomb thread too!! (where ever it got off to...)

[jaeldubyoo]

I had forgotten about this one. This is my oldest comic, 1938. It's oversized, 8 1/2x11 3/8. I could barely fit it in my scanner. It has a rough, heavy stock cover and has black and white interiors.

Feature Book #4

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7639/featurebook4vq6.jpg

[malaprop]

JLW, it looks like you and I have some similarities in our collections. I've got one of those Feature Book monsters too, although I'd rather have your Dick Tracy. It's beeyootifull.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/03_04_0.jpg

[malaprop]

As long as we have Bronze and Silver covers up tonight, here's a Golden. OPG says this is the last pre-code J.I.M. and has "Davisesque" art.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/03_11_0.jpg

[MrBedrock]

Just testing my image posting abilities...

http://www.bedrockcity.com/images/mm9.jpg

[Hoss]

That's a cool cover!

[The Watcher]

Just testing my image posting abilities...

http://www.bedrockcity.com/images/mm9.jpg

Show off:mad: Amazing book, Richard:D

[The Watcher]

Okay, might as well contribute something

Top census (well, only one in the census) and Church copy
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/Spook221CHURCH.jpg

[The Watcher]

Top census
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/Spirit21.jpg

[The Watcher]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/TheThing15CGCVFOWW.jpg

[The Watcher]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/WeirdTalesOfTheFuture4CGCFN-COW.jpg

[The Watcher]

For those that don't know me from the CGC boards, I'm an avid Spirit collector. My goal is to complete the entire run of Spirit sections. here are some of my favorites

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/Spirit17Aug1952.jpg

[The Watcher]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/Jan201946.jpg

[The Watcher]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/SpiritAug031952.jpg

[The Watcher]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/SpiritMar161947.jpg

[The Watcher]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/08Dec1940.jpg

[The Watcher]

My first Duck book
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/FourColor945COW.jpg

[The Watcher]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/Foxhole16.jpg

[fulltimer56]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/TheThing15CGCVFOWW.jpg


Lord, not this one again!! :D

Nice books, Watcher!

Linda

[MrBedrock]

My first Duck book
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/FourColor945COW.jpg

Now who is the show-off? Beautiful books, each and every one!

[The Watcher]

Now who is the show-off? Beautiful books, each and every one!

Like I told Andy, I came swinging for the fences:p Thanks much Richard, but anyone that's seen your collection knows it's your world and the rest of us are just living in it.

Angelo

[The Charlton Guy]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/TheThing15CGCVFOWW.jpg


#explode#

Great Googily Moogily!

My grail!

VERRRRRY sweet!

[The Watcher]

Well thank you, sir. It's a grail of mine, also. Alas, it will be moving into the collection of another who shall love and cherish it as I did.

Angelo

[malaprop]

I feel the urge to post something, but I'm cut off from my scanner (long story) soI'll post from Photobucket. Meaning that all I have are repeats. Oh well, this one wasn't on this thread yet.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/01_17_3.jpg

[fulltimer56]

I feel the urge to post something, but I'm cut off from my scanner (long story) soI'll post from Photobucket. Meaning that all I have are repeats. Oh well, this one wasn't on this thread yet.


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/nanapong1/01_17_3.jpg


I love the movie and didn't know they had put out a comic on it!! :(

Now, I'm going to have to keep an eye out when I go to the cons (if I do) this year!!

BTW do y'all know that they are working on a remake of this movie?

Linda

[MrBedrock]

I love the Fawcett sci-fi stuff. They made great comics out of marginal source material. For example...
http://www.bedrockcity.com/images/captvideo1fc.jpg

http://www.bedrockcity.com/images/captvideo1bc.jpg

[The Charlton Guy]

A cool cover, here's "Boy Detective" #1 from Avon, 1951:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/the-charlton-guy/Auctions-April/CG-Boy-Detective-1.jpg

[Karma23]

My first GA book..man, do I love these Planet covers :D
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e154/larr93/Planet-62.jpg

[The Charlton Guy]

Nice Avatar...:D

And a great book!

Welcome to The Corral Karma33!

[Karma23]

Nice Avatar...:D

And a great book!

Welcome to The Corral Karma33!
"Mein Fuhrer! I can valk!" #curtain#

Thanks CG, looks like a fun place.

[camper49]

Methinks you'll have a blast here, KARMA33.
Welcome.

This was my first GA book.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/CAMPER49/X%20Batman%20100%20-%20200/BAT091.jpg

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126787710_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126788080_o.jpg
My scan sucks, the cover is really cool and here are some images I got off of the net of the interior. AMAZON has a reprint of the book for like $7 and I'll be picking that up for a read.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126792913_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126792911_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126792908_o.jpg

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126794293_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126794295_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818470_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818484_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818493_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818534_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818502_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818510_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818541_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/126818555_o.jpg

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

New buy, I wouldn't say win, but I wanted it. The wrap around cover is beautiful and better on the back than the front, but the art inside is pretty nice as well.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/129935211_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/129936069_o.jpg

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

This one is just goofy, but it happens to be the 17th appearance of the Green Lantern and this is the highest CGC'd blue label copy.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/129265086_o.jpg

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/130421839_o.jpg

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/130419867_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/130419853_o.jpg
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/130419770_o.jpg
I really like the way that the wear on this one makes the book look better. Well for me at least it does. I am thinking of framing this one because it is soooo not what I am into and reminds me of SATAN. Beedy little eyes.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/0/3/0/6/webimg/130419788_o.jpg

[The Watcher]

Recent acquisitions
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/MaskComics2.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/StrangeTerrors4.jpg

[SILLYSHIP--pirate eye--]

Is that a girls face on the end of a....Phallic symbol?

[The Watcher]

Can't really say, all I know is that I love that cover. Very unique style by Ekgren.

[alecholland]

I really love that Strange Terrors cover Watcher. One of my favorites.

I just started buying pre-code horror and a few other GA books. Here are two fairly recent purchases.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/alecholland/chamber15.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/alecholland/Chamber6.jpg

[marvelguy]

This just arrived by way of The CG!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/marvelguy34/SmashComics74.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/marvelguy34/PoliceComics76.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/marvelguy34/MasterComics76.jpg

[The Charlton Guy]

#cowboy#

Enjoy MG!

[The Charlton Guy]

I really love that Strange Terrors cover Watcher. One of my favorites.

I just started buying pre-code horror and a few other GA books. Here are two fairly recent purchases.


http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/alecholland/chamber15.jpg



http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/alecholland/Chamber6.jpg


:shock: Awesome books! Thanks for sharing these.

Do you have more? You ought to upload these to our Gallery.

That #6 is simply stunning. What do you think kept it at 6.0?

[ciorac]

I had forgotten about this one. This is my oldest comic, 1938. It's oversized, 8 1/2x11 3/8. I could barely fit it in my scanner. It has a rough, heavy stock cover and has black and white interiors.

Feature Book #4


http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7639/featurebook4vq6.jpg

I'll take it!!!

[Red Hook]

I hope you guys have been showing this guy some respect!

Red

[The Charlton Guy]

I hope you guys have been showing this guy some respect!

Red


You mean Bill? :confused:








ALL HAIL CIORAC!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/the-charlton-guy/respect.gif

[alecholland]

:shock: Awesome books! Thanks for sharing these.

Do you have more? You ought to upload these to our Gallery.

That #6 is simply stunning. What do you think kept it at 6.0?

Thanks CG! It has a 3/16" square piece missing out of the back cover and about a 1/8" spine split at the bottom in addition to a few other very minor defects. It's really glossy (I cracked it out) and the colors are fantastic. It looks like a higher grade book in hand.

I just started collecting pre-code horror, so that's all I've got right now. I did pick up this Airboy book about a month ago. Someone said that if I liked Swamp Thing, I might like the Heap. I liked the cover to this one, so I bought it.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/alecholland/airboyVol7Num10.jpg

[comicdonna]

Here's one of my daughter's books. She has a small collection of GA and SA Superhero comics.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/comicdonna/alyssas%20books/captainmarvel51-1.jpg

[illuminated]

I bagged this book last night. I generally dig funny animal more than your average bear. Really love this cover. Looks nicer in person than in the scan.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/scholten23/Misc/pp322.jpg

[illuminated]

(Funny animal is much more affordable, too.)

[illuminated]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/scholten23/BUCH__05.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/scholten23/BUCH__06.jpg

[Daredevil]

Here's one of my daughter's books. She has a small collection of GA and SA Superhero comics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/comicdonna/alyssas%20books/captainmarvel51-1.jpg

I have always loved that cover

[Daredevil]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/scholten23/BUCH__05.jpg


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/scholten23/BUCH__06.jpg


Great books I have introduced my daughter to comics through ducks

[jimjum12]

This one is on it's way, courtesy of a kind CGC Forum member who had only recently got it their self.Who says begging and snivelling don't pay off ? GOD BLESS...

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)#angelic#

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/jimjum12/VENUS19.jpg

[toz1960]

I scorded this one for less than $6 including s&h on feebay.The gamble paid off as it is in beautiful condition.The art is WAY better than most GA stuff,kinda wierd characters but it's still a neat comic.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/madrigal2112/CALLINGALLKIDS001.jpg

[Shadow-wolf]

Recent acquisitions
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/the_watcher_01/MaskComics2.jpg


Whoa! I've always liked the cover of Mask Comics #1, but this is the first time I've seen a copy of #2 and I must say it's another awesome L.B Cole cover.