trmoore54 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 You called it - that bright red cover on #8 is notorious for showing everything. The other covers have more background action compared to it which can hide minor imperfections. Hmmm, I can't think of another PHM which has that much red on the cover....off to the GCD for me... -bc Did someone say "red?" That was pretty much my reaction to. That might be the nicest copy I've ever seen ! -bc This is one of my favorite covers/color combos of all time! The yellow on Ted just screams! Can't imagine seeing this on the rack for the first time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just acquired, Bethlehem copy..... Very cool Bob! One you don't see too often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 You called it - that bright red cover on #8 is notorious for showing everything. The other covers have more background action compared to it which can hide minor imperfections. Hmmm, I can't think of another PHM which has that much red on the cover....off to the GCD for me... -bc Did someone say "red?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Summer reading material from the recent Akron Comic Con : -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Recent board pick-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Awesome book ! Love the perspective from the saucer ! Got mine from a used book store in Ann Arbor, MI : -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Finished off Strange Worlds - picked up the 4 & 5 at the All-Americon in Warren, OH today. Yes there are two #3's - one is from KirbyJack and the other from jimjum12. Thanks guys for helping complete another set ! -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 And thank you for keeping this thread current! Congrats on the run! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Another summer reader I grabbed at the show : -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Was checking on a few books listed in Ebay today, and was surprised to find several copies of Tales to Astonish #23 (Moomba) up for sale, one of them is even from an international seller. In my experience over the last few years it's rare to see more than 2 or 3 of these book's listed at one time, but today's search turned up 8 copies. The highest graded is a GCG 7.5 listed for $599.99, scrolling down there are a couple of VG copies listed for just under $100. Ebay listings: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Silver-Age-1956-69/73/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=tales+to+astonish+23&_sop=16 There is also a very nice looking CGC 8.0 Tales to Astonish #34 listed for $799. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tales-to-Astonish-34-CGC-8-0-VF-Unrestored-Atlas-Marvel-Scarce-OW-W-Pages-/131864045502?hash=item1eb3b5a7be:g:M40AAOSw-KFXdUJp Edited July 22, 2016 by frozentundraguy 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Was checking on a few books listed in Ebay today, and was surprised to find several copies of Tales to Astonish #23 (Moomba) up for sale, one of them is even from an international seller. In my experience over the last few years it's rare to see more than 2 or 3 of these book's listed at one time, but today's search turned up 8 copies. The highest graded is a GCG 5.5 listed for $599.99, scrolling down there are a couple of VG copies listed for just under $100. Ebay listings: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Silver-Age-1956-69/73/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=tales+to+astonish+23&_sop=16 There is also a very nice looking CGC 8.0 Tales to Astonish #34 listed for $799. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tales-to-Astonish-34-CGC-8-0-VF-Unrestored-Atlas-Marvel-Scarce-OW-W-Pages-/131864045502?hash=item1eb3b5a7be:g:M40AAOSw-KFXdUJp Yes chez/chay(?) has some sweet books on the bay now. Someone say Moomba? This is another book that is numbered on the inside cover (you can see it in the Code stamp). Also got an Amazing Adventures that shows the same numbering. Anyone know anything about this collection? -bc Edited July 22, 2016 by bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This one shows the number "307" clearly in the upper right hand corner -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great copy. Thank you very much! I love these Kirby covers with monster-pants & panicky people. -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great copy. Thank you very much! I love these Kirby covers with monster-pants & panicky people. -bc Same here & people being chased by cavemen and dinosaurs are pretty cool too. Thanks for positing your copy of TTA #23. That book in HG is just amazing! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great copy. Thank you very much! I love these Kirby covers with monster-pants & panicky people. -bc Same here & people being chased by cavemen and dinosaurs are pretty cool too. Thanks for positing your copy of TTA #23. That book in HG is just amazing! Thanks ! Here's a better pic of the full cover: -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Worthy of the re-post to see the entire cover. While were on the subject I happen to have a splash page scan, from the middle of the book handy. Love the "capitalistic trick" comment. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosland Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 There's something special about those deep blue covers... Moomba rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
