Flex Mentallo

On 9/12/2022 at 1:55 PM, Jayman said:

“The Metamorphosis of the Gkmloooms” is another cool story from this book.

On 8/30/2022 at 5:24 PM, Robot Man said:

The non romance Bakers have been cheap for years. It was only a matter of time until the other ones were discovered. I was buying them when nobody wanted them. 

Well that's just typical!

On 9/12/2022 at 3:49 PM, Robot Man said:

I believe most GA characters not owned by DC or Marvel are now in public domain. There is someone on eBay selling facsimile editions of GA books by the hundreds. Bought one and it was actually not too bad. 

I have a fair few of them, bought circa 2019. Quality of reproduction  varies hugely - in the main because the seller was entirely reliant on the quality of scans uploaded to the Digital Comics Museum.

As I recall, the Cheslers were among the best.

LMK if pics would help and if so I'll upload some tomorrow.

On 9/12/2022 at 3:46 PM, Robot Man said:

The Spectre Masterworks book might scratch that itch for you. Only the Spectre stories from More Fun. About the first 25. Highly recomended. 

Not to be pedantic, but to aid an eBay search, it's 'Spectre Archives'.

On 9/12/2022 at 5:50 PM, Mmehdy said:

mine was 1961 for the first comic book purchase  or very late 1960.....so win by a mile....1942...wow

I think mine was Mystery in Space #57. I also recall having Brave and Bold #29.

I distinctly recall seeing FF #3 in the rack - but I thought the colours looked dull compared to DC. I was convinced Marvel would never catch on!

On 9/11/2022 at 10:50 PM, lou_fine said:

Not a true comic book pedigree by any stretch of the imagination, but if you are referring to so-called "name collections' which we seem to have several of, one which they clearly missed was the "Bob Overstreet Collection" with the majority of which coming to market during the unveiling of the Diamond Int'l Galleries grand opening back in early '95.    

Dang, I had forgotten about this. You've reminded me that I rang them one day and landed Rangers 24, 25 and - I think - 26 from Bob's collection. They were all mid-grade, which may have been typical(?) - but as you'd expect, he had a good eye.

I no longer have them, sadly...anyone else get any of his books at the time?

Toledo

@Jayman have just checked sources here in the UK regarding the covers book - Forbidden Planet show a due date of 7 September, Amazon UK 22 September; however Book Depository show a November date.BD are usually thought to be the most reliable - but who knows with supply chain issues these days. Will keep an eye on that Collected Editions thread for you.

On 8/31/2022 at 1:19 PM, Jayman said:

Flex, what have you heard about Vanguard? As I’m awaiting the Frazetta Book Cover Art book a couple posts above.

See page 14

The link above should take you to the discussion on Collected Editions Forum. Just noticed that the relevant post about halfway down page 14 is dated July 2021. [I only read it yesterday and didnt think to check the date of posting until just now].

Have not paid attention to what Vanguard are doing, or which volume is which! Hope I've not caused worry for no reason!

On 8/31/2022 at 1:19 PM, Jayman said:

Flex, what have you heard about Vanguard? As I’m awaiting the Frazetta Book Cover Art book a couple posts above.

It's on another forum - give me a sec.

On 8/24/2022 at 1:40 AM, Amazing Spidey said:

Just preordered this through my LCS 

Due out in January I believe. And I understand that the Vanguard series has been discontinued?

Dates keep changing, but this should be out this month, case anyone is interested. A long time coming!

Just binge watched season three after the last episode finally dropped.

This show is a trip. The evil guys are gleefully having all the fun, while the good guys spiral down in ever diminishing circles.

I think the lead actress is terrific.

Looking forward to the next season.

Wow - some tough books there! GLWTA!

On 8/10/2022 at 11:54 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

I'm not great at recognizing what art is whose, other than Alex Ross, and Rob Liefeld (). Looking it up, your fav is Arthur Adams?

He's certainly one of them - perhaps my interest is sharpened by his relative lack of material.

On 8/10/2022 at 9:41 AM, MyNameIsLegion said:

whoa, what book is this?????

Just found it for you - had entirely forgotten, this was the source of the images I just posted! It was only after seeing the listing that I went searching for this book, which I've just gotten and haven't even opened yet! [Maybe I'll leave it till Christmas Day!]

Link -

America’s Best Comics Artist’s Edition

These seem to be two covers - mine has Promethea