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In this same vein, since Marvel plays ball on the labels what about various eras of their logos? I would personally do a ton of Atlas globe custom labels. I’ll be quiet now.

Id like to see a vintage Iron Man logo, the #128 cover image shown earlier would be a good choice. I do like the custom labels, but I’m also particular about the label matching the book in terms of era. For example, I wouldn’t have put that label with the more modern armor style on an Iron Man #1. Personal preference, YMMV. I also much prefer the unvaulted Spider-man label over the JSC, as it is more applicable across eras of the character.

I guess I could have searched it before posting…

Wasn’t there also a label with Iron Man flying? I may be imagining that but I remember seeing one someplace.

It is a great book. I prefer #39, but as a pair they may be the best pair of covers in the run. And to give you a sense of how long ago that first purchase was, I paid $10 for about a 7.0. Good times.

#40 was the first Silver Age book I ever bought.

Seven short months away!

2024?

If you were going to travel to a show this one would have been an excellent choice. You would be unlikely to find the sheer density of quality at too many shows, and certainly not at the cost/convenience of flying into DFW and staying at a nearby hotel.

I can’t speak to the stuff on the walls or in cases, but there were definitely books in boxes that I would have been interested in at the asking prices. And many of the books I saw on the tables being used by collectors were reasonable or reasonable-adjacent.

My one pickup, from MCS. Will have a better budget next year, for sure.

It was staggering how good that room was.

Rank, or state of mind?

This weekend!

According to Facebook there will be a 2024 show.

Anybody end up going? I heard the crowd was a bit...thin.

Already looking forward to it, we will be back in our usual spot!

Thanks! Still down to a single book to complete JIM. I have a couple of candidates identified, it is just a matter of budget at the moment (like not having any!).

Made it onto the boards for the first time in a long while and wanted to say hello to my favorite thread and its denizens. In the meantime I can also play along with the pedigree theme a bit.

It’s an amazing show if you can make it. Like stepping into a Time Machine back to the comic show days of yore.

I am. Now that I am getting close to the finish line on JIM #1-82 graded I think this is my next run to work on. The pull to Atlas is strong.