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The area around the staples appear to be reinforced. This one looked to be a clap shoot so I stayed away. I had this brief exchange with the seller. Me: "Has this comic book been restored?" Seller: "This is out of my knowledge." Me: "Why didn't you have this book third-party graded?" Seller: "We are not professional in comics. We are mainly in the sports card money and high price watches. This is why we don't send thing to be graded."

I suspect what this is all about is Marvel rejecting JC's bush league creations (or co-creations with her father Stan, if you believe her claims) and cutting off a possible career path. In another article: J.C. revealed during the Tuesday, November 13 episode of TMZ Live that she had spent her "entire life" trying to convince her father to partner up with her to bring into existence a new vigilante. For years, her attempts were fruitless, and so J.C. independently developed a concept for a hero named Dirt Man. Eventually, Lee agreed to pool his creative resources with his daughter's, and the pair put their heads together to iron out the details for Dirt Man — a character who apparently isn't like any other crime-fighter in the Marvel Comics world. "We have been working on a character called Dirt Man. The last little angel we've got tucked away is called Dirt Man. I said, 'Daddy please, no clatter, no steel, no any of that. Let's get down and dirty. Let's do what's going on about love. Let's do Dirt Man,'" stated J.C., who affirmed that she plans to complete Dirt Man's characterization in her father's absence. Read More: https://www.looper.com/138045/the-final-superhero-stan-lee-co-created-before-his-death-dirt-man/

Yes.

That's very observant. The man is obviously older by the look of the face and neck. The choice of sepia tones in the color design reinforces the scene suggesting an ill-fated May-December romance. I don't know how Baker worked at St, John but did he have tight control over the color design in his covers? The color scheme in his covers from '54 onward are exceptional, almost like a good painting.

I was thinking of placing a bid but was bothered by the tide marks and the short right leading edge on the cover...now that's a St. John miscut.

I just noticed the "babe front and center" has the same figure layout (except for positioning of head and arms) to the babe on Crime Reporter 2.

So you're saying the sour smell in my books might actually be BO. Very upsetting.

We can still figure out which is the genuine article. Fortunately for us, counterfeiters haven't discovered a way to duplicate Newton Rings.

Apparently buyer took a gamble and didn't turn out as expected.

This one worked out. No missing pages but needs a clean and press.

Thanks. I've been communicating with the eBay seller. He claims the centerfold was missing at time of purchase along with the first four wraps (entire Batman story). What's left is worth about $11K.

It's one of those threads...

We'll see. The seller has "30 day returns" if something goes south.

I think the Boy Commandos 1 was the tent pole there. She also had another lot advertised as "15 Vintage DC and Marvel Comics with Captain America, Batman" that were not exactly vintage nor a superhero lot. Oddly enough she threw in a Spellbound 1, Strange Tales 7, and a Sensation Mystery, decent PCH from the 1950's which were the real attractions.

I avoided the obvious single book auctions since many look to be water damaged and possibly have brittle page quality. I did win one of the crazy group ones. It looked to be a decent Baker book mixed among rubbishy 60's Charltons. I swear this has got to be the first and last time in my lifetime that I will see a Teen-Age Romances 13 in the same lot with a Charlton David Cassidy lol.

The Cap 27 has been listed on eBay a couple of times before so I'm suspecting at least a return due to discovering the book was incomplete. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Captain-America-1943-Comic-Book-27-/293159470021 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Captain-America-1943-Comic-Book-27/293164671226 I sent word to the seller the book should be 64 interior pages and the listing should state that it's incomplete. No response and no changes to the listing...which shows the game the seller is playing.

The Good Samaritan Detective 27 is back on eBay with a bin of $14,999... a short-term flip. https://www.ebay.com/itm/DETECTIVE-COMICS-27-coverless-and-missing-pages/133143646349 Anyone here remember what was the winning bid three months ago?

For consolation, how about a Horrific #3 Throw Pillow? https://www.redbubble.com/people/toppestpower/works/13806091-horrific-3-cover-art?p=throw-pillow&ref=work_carousel_work_portfolio_1

See above.

I have long runs of SA DCs; from what I can see the ad first appeared in DCs cover-dated Oct-Nov 1963 as an interior ad page...for instance, inside Jimmy Olsen 72, Superman 165 and Action Comics 306. Later the ad migrated to its familiar spot on comic book back covers. It can be seen on the back cover of Flash 147 (Sept 1964). The Revolutionary War Soldiers ad that Heath drew at the same time was used as a back cover first; for instance, Action Comics 305.

I like how the guy pulling the switch is getting his jollies.

Many new collectors are glad to own an incomplete copy at an affordable price. With a xerox cover and a blue label, the aesthetics can look just as pleasing as a complete one in the holder. This copy recently sold on eBay.

That reminds me, I am looking for the cover to USA Comics 2 if anyone has one to sell.

Heartbreak Hotel

Thank you @DocHoppus182. I like that name. Reminds me that it's time for a beer.