Junkdrawer 11,996 posts Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) These books are now up for auction at Heritage http://comics.ha.com/itm/platinum-age-1897-1937-/miscellaneous/p/7147-103001.s?ic2=myconsignmentspage-lotlinks-12202013 I had met a husband and wife who set up at a flea market recently and I do make it a point to ask most about comic books whenever I'm asked what it is I am looking for. Last week was no different. I asked and the husband (Michael) told me he had a few comics at home and he told me mostly Fantastic Four and they were mostly 40 cent books in less than mint condition. I didn't like the sound of it, but this morning I drove just 4 towns over at 8:30am and Michael was outside waiting, unloading his truck. We talked and I was able to see some stuff in the garage and then he asked me to come to the house to see the books. Just as I imagined, bagged junk. A Thor 337 in about 7.0 was possibly the highlight of this day. He also had a pile of undergrounds, pretty beat up, some 5th print Zaps etc. He said I saved the best for last. I asked to use the bathroom and he went to go get his best for last. I just hate when I am confronted with something I just cannot find info on. I searched HA.com and they have never sold these raw or graded. Nothing on Clink or ComicConnect. Even ebay current or sold came up blank. I knew one thing, I must have these books. Pics coming Edited July 3, 2015 by Junkdrawer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkdrawer 11,996 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Here's the Yellow Kid #1. Front cover missing, BC attached. CGC shows just a single graded 2.5 universal. Appears to have the top corners cut off, why I don't know. Was it for the case of returns, that was his assumption. It didn't sway me from obtaining this run. Heres #2, CGC shows a pair of 3.0s and a .5 in the registry #3 shows a 5.5, 4.5, and a 2.5 #4 None on the registry #5 shows a lone 5.0 #6 shows a 4.5 and a 1.0 #7 shows a lone 5.0 #8 a lone 4.0 #9 just a lone 5.0 qualified And looks like #11 theres none Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
october 32,135 posts Posted May 25, 2015 That's insane. Super scarce stuff right there. GPA lists some scattered sales for a few of the issues if you are interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkdrawer 11,996 posts Posted May 25, 2015 That's insane. Super scarce stuff right there. GPA lists some scattered sales for a few of the issues if you are interested. I'm in the hunt for anything, sure PM me or post it here. Thanks Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip Cataldo 10,263 posts Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Holy cow. That's amazing that he would have THOSE along with the lower-grade drekkage. Wow. Edited May 25, 2015 by Chip Cataldo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaeldubyoo 2,329 posts Posted May 25, 2015 That is a nice find. What's the reason for the clipped corners? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkdrawer 11,996 posts Posted May 25, 2015 That is a nice find. What's the reason for the clipped corners? Wish I knew why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MintyMint 196 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Platinum Age rarities amongst Bronze Age drek. Who would'a thunk?! Nice find... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzetta 23,993 posts Posted May 25, 2015 This is the thread you are looking for and the guy you want to contact: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=8507977&fpart=1 This is the boardie you should contact: Yellow Kid <- That is his actual board name. http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showprofile&User=13624 This is his website: http://www.neponset.com/yellowkid/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkdrawer 11,996 posts Posted May 25, 2015 This is the thread you are looking for and the guy you want to contact: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=8507977&fpart=1 This is the boardie you should contact: Yellow Kid <- That is his actual board name. http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showprofile&User=13624 This is his website: http://www.neponset.com/yellowkid/ Thanks Buzz. I should of looked, but then I figured this was almost CG worthy (thumbs u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kav 49,520 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Please come back when you find the value-I'm sure a lot of people are really curious about this also why the corners were cut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkdrawer 11,996 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Seeing as though not even CGC has had issue #4 in their hands, I thought some may be interested to see whats inside of these books. I took a few shots here of a few select pages. Neat little blurbs of 19th century humor and cartoons. Hope you can read them. Some are just hard to get. Funny thing I always thought that the Carter and the liver pills was about President Jimmy Carter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheeseFrog 3,445 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Haha - those are fantastic! Let us know what you find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kav 49,520 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Yellow kid #1 valued at $30,000 http://comicbookrealm.com/series/31837/0/the-yellow-kid-in-mcfaddens-flats-one-shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkdrawer 11,996 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Yellow kid #1 valued at $30,000 http://comicbookrealm.com/series/31837/0/the-yellow-kid-in-mcfaddens-flats-one-shot That's not what I got. That's a 1 shot Kav. Plus mine was a 5 cent cvr price. These books aren't even listed on that site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aweandlorder 8,750 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Here's the Yellow Kid #1. Front cover missing, BC attached. CGC shows just a single graded 2.5 universal. Appears to have the top corners cut off, why I don't know. Was it for the case of returns, that was his assumption. It didn't sway me from obtaining this run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spidrvacc 3,121 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Awesome find. Cant wait until you find out more about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kav 49,520 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Well now my curiosity factor has skyrocketed Don't think these consecutive issues have ever surfaced before like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsilverjanet 29,209 posts Posted May 25, 2015 Congrats! 1 greggy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
