Dr. Love Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I don't believe Alice Kelley did any shoots for Fawcett. But your book is an example of the baffling "Swedish pedigree". Up top, in the title, is the stamp 50 Ore. An Ore is the centesimal (1/100) subdivision of the Swedish krona. Over the years I've seen copies pop up here and there, mostly romance, but maybe that's because that's where I'm looking for books. But it does raise the question: how in the world did these make it back to the States, if in fact they were marked by a Swedish distributor? If not that, then what? szav and comicnoir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpknface Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Interesting, certainly begs a few questions. It sure does look like her tho, but I'm no expert. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkadin Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 So after 200+ pages, what's the answer to the original question. What ARE the rarest romance comics? mustang33guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Dr. Love said: I don't believe Alice Kelley did any shoots for Fawcett. But your book is an example of the baffling "Swedish pedigree". Up top, in the title, is the stamp 50 Ore. An Ore is the centesimal (1/100) subdivision of the Swedish krona. Over the years I've seen copies pop up here and there, mostly romance, but maybe that's because that's where I'm looking for books. But it does raise the question: how in the world did these make it back to the States, if in fact they were marked by a Swedish distributor? If not that, then what? My copy of CR 11 also carries that mysterious stamp. And I've seen other copies with it. Crossed the ocean somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 18 hours ago, Dr. Love said: I had no idea this was Osrin ink. I like that he signed several. CGC needs to fix the typo on their Rhyme's label. "Osrin" not "Orsin". Maybe it'd work on that book with a hyphen "or-sin"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Arkadin said: So after 200+ pages, what's the answer to the original question. What ARE the rarest romance comics? The answer is found within those 200+ pages. So, start readin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 My 50 Ore Cowgirl Romances 11 pmpknface and szav 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 11 hours ago, Dr. Love said: I don't believe Alice Kelley did any shoots for Fawcett. But your book is an example of the baffling "Swedish pedigree". Up top, in the title, is the stamp 50 Ore. An Ore is the centesimal (1/100) subdivision of the Swedish krona. Over the years I've seen copies pop up here and there, mostly romance, but maybe that's because that's where I'm looking for books. But it does raise the question: how in the world did these make it back to the States, if in fact they were marked by a Swedish distributor? If not that, then what? Not an answer, but a random data point of interest: I've seen a surprising number of copies of Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders #14 with that stamp. I'm glad you told me what it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Yorick said: I had no idea this was Osrin ink... (Re True Life Secrets #23...) Yes, that's cool. I can now see the resemblance between this lady and the girl on the Sweethearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpepx78 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 16 hours ago, pmpknface said: These last posts made me search ebay for something interesting and I came across SWEETHEART DIARY #8 and it looks like it's one of those Alice Kelly covers (I think that's her name). Am I right? Yes that is definitely Alice Kelley since she is known for her dimples. Comics with the “ore” stamp were probably sold in Sweden or other Scandanavian countries. There were some warehouse finds of 50-60s leftover American comics for distribution to American military bases with the "ore" stamp. The Four color 195 posted by Sqeggs has an 85 ore stamp. 85 ore was about 13 cents United States in 1948. 50 ore was about 10 cents American in 1952. Here are some other stamped books: Tonto, Cisco Kid & Cowgirl Romance (posted by Scrooge) The Bobby Benson 14 has a stamp in the upper right corner (posted by Tri-ColorBrian) Sqeggs and pmpknface 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb jefferies Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/6/2019 at 8:27 AM, Arkadin said: So after 200+ pages, what's the answer to the original question. What ARE the rarest romance comics? Dr. Love and pmpknface 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post comicjack Posted February 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 Make it three jimjum12, Dr. Love, lb jefferies and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 5:12 PM, Sqeggs said: There is the theory that Wayne developed cancer as a result of being exposed to radioactive fallout from the filming of the Conqueror on location in Utah. Apparently a number of actors in the cast of that film also died from cancer. I don't how plausible that theory is. According to this article, Wayne's cancer is more likely to have developed because he chain smoked as much as four packs of cigarettes a day. (That's what his widow's theory was, at least.) But the region indeed was highly radioactive and likely caused many of the 100,000 local residents to develop cancer. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/06/downwinders-nuclear-fallout-hollywood-john-wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 59 minutes ago, Doohickamabob said: According to this article, Wayne's cancer is more likely to have developed because he chain smoked as much as four packs of cigarettes a day. (That's what his widow's theory was, at least.) But the region indeed was highly radioactive and likely caused many of the 100,000 local residents to develop cancer. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/06/downwinders-nuclear-fallout-hollywood-john-wayne Four packs a day will do it to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post comicjack Posted February 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) This one is rare with a white cover Edited February 9, 2019 by comicjack Point Five, Scrooge, Yorick and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimjum12 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 4 hours ago, comicjack said: This one is tough Now that one fits the bill.... and I'm sure you already know how lucky you are to have it. GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) comicjack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 4 hours ago, comicjack said: This one is rare with a white cover You outbid me on that one, you dog..... but I knew it would exceed my resources.... Bravo, Soldier GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) comicjack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 6 hours ago, jimjum12 said: You outbid me on that one, you dog..... but I knew it would exceed my resources.... Bravo, Soldier GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Always loved this one and i remember you selling a low grade copy awhile back.One of my favorites for a longtime just a great snow white cover image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 6 hours ago, jimjum12 said: Now that one fits the bill.... and I'm sure you already know how lucky you are to have it. GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Another one you never see not as pretty as the Adventure but an eye catching cover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
