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War!

KingOfRulers — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:16:20 GMT

GA war books are so underappreciated. Not the Timely war covers, but the actual war books like "Fightin' Marines", "Battle Action" and books like that. They are SO tough to find in high grade also. I haven't even seen anywhere near most of the covers out there because they simply do not show up for sale often. In fact, I am willing to bet that there are many GA war books which have fewer copies in high grade than there are Action Comics #1 in high grade. No exaggeration. That's how tough they are to find one in high grade. They all tend to be 1.0-5.0. If you can find any unrestored copy of an Atlas war book in 8.0 or higher buy it at full guide if that's what it takes. Many, if not most of the GA war books don't have copies graded higher than VF, and there are many which might not have any graded copies.

So, let's use this thread to show off some awesome war covers!

Funny Animal Titles!

jim1968 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:41:28 GMT

So who else collects 'em?
I collect Hoppy The Marvel Bunny, Pogo, and Barks Duck Books.
So who's outbidding me in auctions? :P

Now for something completely different

CaptainZero00 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:39:57 GMT

My Captain Marvel crazy Dad, rest his soul, collected anything he could lay his hands on, even vaguely related to the Big Red Cheese. He and I used to debate long and hard on Superman vs. Captain Marvel, as DC essentially sued for copyright infringement and put Fawcett out of business. This was a time when comics were in decline. This essentially led to a very near DC monopoly, which was bad for business in many ways. Comics were bland and outdated. Then came the 60's and Marvel. DC saw big competition and changed to meet the new ideals and times in response. The golden age came to a close with a big bang, as many new and lasting super heroes were brought to life. In the 70's DC began to publish Captain Marvel, ironically enough. The problem as I see it with the Cheese, and why no titles have lasted, is that they never updated him enough to make him interesting. He, his villains, family and friends are all stuck in a post WW II state of being. This is similar, in effect, to bringing back the Andy Hardy movies and not changing much. Meanwhile, DC and Marvel shamelessly rip each other off and no copyright infringement is ever mentioned, so maybe DC learned a lesson, or maybe Stan Lee is just too tough to tangle with.

Restoration

CaptainZero00 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:01:48 GMT

I have an off-white Sub-mariner (where are his eyebrows?) #20 missing a cover. It is a grade 0.5 currently. What does anyone think the grade would increase too with a photo-copied cover?

In a slightly different area, I also have a Master Comics # 15 with a large clean slit up the spine. It is an 8 without the slit. If the slit was repaired, how much do you think the grade would increase? I have it as a 3.5 currently.

Thanks

Not a GA comics, BUT a GA cartoon booklet! (Warning: Racial Content!!!)

argus — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:35:53 GMT

Here are scans of a neat little 1953 Postcard Flip Book I picked up:

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Another missing issue from CPG and a couple of questions about grading

CaptainZero00 — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:23:15 GMT

Hello again from Planet Zero,

Just wondering how much I need to downgrade an otherwise VF- to VF comic due to a faded scrawl across the top (I don't suppose I could be lucky enough to have autographs). I have two pictured below....

Next I have a NM 9.4 copy of a freebie issue, except that a bit of cover color was taken off when it was detached. The remaining original tape was left on. Any ideas on how much it might be downgraded? It is sealed and bagged. I could take it out if I absolutely had to, but I would rather not.

Finally, I have another comic title that I cant find on CPG, could you guys and gals help please? This is a Sept 1966 issue, with no publisher data in the book, or on the cover, and no issue number.

Thanks!!

:crazy:

Is this title missing from CPG?

CaptainZero00 — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:21:04 GMT

I cant find this issue in the CPG archives. Anybody have any clue about it? The Golden Arrow( Well Known Comics) is listed.

Thanks

L B Cole Tribute Thread

argus — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:11:28 GMT

Okay, one of the reasons I have started looking at GA books is because of LB Cole. His cover for Tailspin was so simple but beautifully arranged, I looked for more of his work.

Next post is a brief bio from Lambiek.

new adventure #27

batfan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:25:48 GMT

does anyone know why this issue (new adventure #27) is so rare?

is it a low print run, are people not selling, or have they just all been destroyed over the years?

gerber scarcity rating for early detectives

batfan — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:33:59 GMT

what are the gerber scarcity ratings for:

detective comics #10,20,26

hurry this is a matter of me getting a great comic or not.

Oooh! A golden age forum at CPG!

Buffyfan — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:59:35 GMT

First post in the forum

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Histories of the Golden Age...

Shadow — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:32:11 GMT

[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PP7xt%2B1zL._SL500_AA240_.jpg[/img]

[url]http://www.amazon.com/Ten-Cent-Plague-Comic-Book-Changed-America/dp/0374187673/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208146125&sr=8-1[/url]

Interesting history of the Wertham era...but I liked

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[url]http://www.amazon.com/Men-Tomorrow-Gangsters-Birth-Comic/dp/0465036570/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208147407&sr=8-4[/url]

...A history of the beginning of comic books in general much better...