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40th Anniversary of the Portsmouth Mini Con. Click here for tickets!!

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Here are my signature pick ups from the show: Added Jim Shooter to SW8 (previously signed by Michael Zeck and John Beatty) Added Jim Shooter to GI Joe 21 (previously signed by Larry Hama & Klaus Janson) Added Dave Michilinie to ASM 297 (previously signed by Alex Saviuk & Rick Parker) Mike Royer on Hanna Barbera Super TV Heroes 3 Jim Steranko on Captain America Special Edition 1 Jim Steranko signed Indiana Jones Print

Here it is! My 2024 LGC Old School Comic Show Report! My wife & I have been vendors at the show since year one and we're always excited to go back. We headed towards the Everett Arena in New Hampshire late Friday morning, and when we arrived in the afternoon it was already busy on the show floor. Vendors and artists were hustling in & out of the entrance with hand carts in tow. There were comic boxes galore being hauled into the building, luckily the rain held out with spurts here and there. We chatted with Little Giant show promoters/comic store owners Jason & Celeste for a bit, checked out the new show programs (now in comic book format!), and then loaded in our books. Before load-in. After getting our stuff set up for Saturday, we took some time to check out the other booths + get caught up with old friends & colleagues. While many of us see each other throughout the year at regional events, this show is one of the highlights. There is a tremendous amount of quality & rare comic books at this event, which other shows/cons do not offer. Little Giant's wall is staggering, so many books to check out I was overwhelmed. I definitely made sure to see Terry's + Superworld's wall books for a bit . Our booth was next to Heroes Aren't Hard to Find and across from Harley Yee Comics. This was actually the location I was at in 2018, but over the years my space has moved around the room. We took advantage of the free lunch provided by Little Giant Comics and then headed over to the hotel. The Holiday Inn sells-out during this weekend every year, Little Giant also secures a discount rate for anyone staying at the hotel. Friday night was also busy - Jim Steranko exclusive Meet & Greet Dinner, Cocktail Party with show vendors and guests like Jim Shooter, and also a live stream by YouTube streamers 3Men in a Basement. I hit the pillow around 11 but the fun usually goes until about midnight, with die-hards continuing the party into the wee hours of the morning. Lethal Protector cheese. It seemed as though my alarm was buzzing to wake me up right after I set it. After getting ready & grabbing some coffee we headed to the arena. All that remained for prep was putting wall books up, so we arrived around 8AM....and to my surprise there was already a line of 20+ people. When the doors opened to VIP guests they came in quick, we were bombarded by a crowd while many others B-lined it to their desired artists & creators. David Michilinie had a line all day that stretched from his table all the way down to ours. Jim Shooter was across from us and was also busy all day. I did have a chance to see Steranko to pick up a couple autographs and he was also busy up until the end of the show. The ice sculpture in between Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa was astounding. Michilinie & Venom! We were busy at our booth from opening all the way until late afternoon. I had clearance deals for this show (50 for $50 on all books priced $2-4 or fill a shortbox for $75 on all books priced $2-4) and I also had an entire short box of key issues & first appearances to premiere at the show. Every year I set aside books for the Old School Comic Show (and I've already begun work for 2025). Lots of key issues sold including books like ASM 40, 50, 194, 252, 316, Secret Wars 8, Batman 423, UXM 15, 50, 96, 141. Offbeat books like The Hobbit, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, or Sailor Moon were also popular with people visiting our booth. We had a great time and the show flew by. I did get a chance to see some boardies including but not limited to @comicartfan @universal soldier@bentbryan I had hardly any time to shop, which was a bummer because I do enjoy the end-of-show deals I can find. I'm already looking forward to next year!!!

Please send me a PM for more details on how to claim your ticket tomorrow!!!

Anyone else getting excited?? The show floor looks great and the selection of comics is fantastic. It’s GIVEAWAY time I have ONE (1) golden ticket left to whoever claims it in the thread. You will need to pick up the ticket tomorrow 4/13 before the show or when you arrive. 1st comment is the .

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Some photos from years past:

We are booth F7-F8 this year! Stop by, say hi, and ask about a CGC boardie discount!! I have an awesome stack of wall books (which I’ve been squirreling away for a year) that will go on sale exclusively at the show when doors open for VIPs at 9AM. VIP tickets are $50 General Admission still only $15 There are still some tickets available for the Jim Steranko dinner event!

We’re open! Fun little show, come have a beer and some pizza, stay for the comics!!!

This is the first time for this event, hopefully more to come down the road

12-5pm February 17th in Medfield, MA FREE Admission at 7th Wave Brewing 🍻

Current state of the hobby.

10 years ago I was at WWNYC. I wanted to get a Hulk book signed, and I said to Rich Buckler “Do you mind if I have CGC witness the signature?” His reply was “Why do we gotta do that? You know who I am. I know who I am. Isn’t that good enough?” Of course the point of the CGC witness was to have a certified signature, so that I owned some sort of proof that Buckler actually signed it. That was my thought process back then as a new CGC customer. This weekend I’ve been thinking about that conversation and the possible tampered SS slabs floating around out there. I was planning to have Mike Royer sign a Space Ghost book I REALLY like this year….wanted it to be a CGC SS submission. It would be the ‘only’ SS copy on the census. But that census is baloney and tainted. The comfort I have using the SS service is that I’m probably the only guy in the world coveting something like that. But is it even worth the added cost with CGC’s current reputation? I know who Royer is, and so does he. And that’s definitely good enough.

Unleash your inner hero: Explore, collect, and celebrate at the Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show – Where every page holds a new adventure! Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 $5 entry (Kids 12 & under FREE with paid adult admission) The annual Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show at Hawks & Reed in Greenfield, MA, on May 19th, 2024, promises an exciting experience with two floors of vendors. Attendees can explore a diverse range of comic books, interact with talented artists, discover unique toys, and find various goodies. The event caters to both newcomers and long-time comic collectors, ensuring a delightful experience for all ages and the entire family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of comics and pop culture.

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