sagii Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 It is. Bugs and Porky talking Toy. Late 40's. I shared a photo last year, but not sure if I ever did in this Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Thanks to super Boardie @ft88 for selling this one and @AJD for alerting me to the listing with the '@'. Not particularly 'tough' but was just waiting for the 'right' copy for me. Every time one was listed i could go for, some HTF hero book was also listed in said auction so i'd throw the budget at that, knowing i'd get another shot at a copy of this one again eventually. Four Color #16, Also known as 'Porky Pig #1' self titled comic series. (There is a linen book that predates this comic book). 'Slight' Horror edge to the cover AJD, OtherEric and Jayman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 In today, using the photo from the listing as my scanner finally died and I still haven't replaced it. Not a great copy, either; but a slight step up from my Sniffles-chewed copy that I've shown many times before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 22 hours ago, OtherEric said: In today, using the photo from the listing as my scanner finally died and I still haven't replaced it. Not a great copy, either; but a slight step up from my Sniffles-chewed copy that I've shown many times before. Nice upgrade! Ah Sniffles, forgotten Warner Bros. star @Sqeggs has (had) a high grade certified copy. Hard to come by above 5.0 in my experience. OtherEric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 These just in; Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies #'s 7 & 9, in fairly sharp shape. The dealer/collector I traded with also has 11&15 in similar grade; I will be going back with more of his wants. #9 seems particularly tough, with only four in the census despite a Schlesinger painted cover, but you guys would know best which of the early issues are toughest. I just know all the early ones are tough to come by, so I wanted to make sure I landed these copies. Sqeggs, OtherEric, sagii and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 @Readcomix by my watch, i think #3 is the toughest of the first 10. I think #2 is the toughest in copies above 5.0 #6 tough also, commands slight premiums when offered. It was a beast for me. The blue cover with Elmer pointing a rifle point blank at an unconcerned Bugs is scene right out of the classic revered shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, sagii said: @Readcomix by my watch, i think #3 is the toughest of the first 10. I think #2 is the toughest in copies above 5.0 #6 tough also, commands slight premiums when offered. It was a beast for me. The blue cover with Elmer pointing a rifle point blank at an unconcerned Bugs is scene right out of the classic revered shorts. Thank you! None of them is terribly common, correct? Up to about what number do they continue to be uncommon? 20? Higher? Or just those first 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Readcomix said: Thank you! None of them is terribly common, correct? Up to about what number do they continue to be uncommon? 20? Higher? Or just those first 10? There is a well traveled Boardie who collected both LTMM and WDCS, who thinks the first 20 issues are very tough to put together in grade, and that 3, 6 and 9 are not 'common'. There are a few in the 11 to 21 bracket that are seldom offered in grade. I'm just recently finding out there are a few 'variant' covers in that bracket much like some subscription variants of WDCS. and some other Dell licensed properties comic issues i'd imagine. ...I am on the hunt for these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, sagii said: There is a well traveled Boardie who collected both LTMM and WDCS, who thinks the first 20 issues are very tough to put together in grade, and that 3, 6 and 9 are not 'common'. There are a few in the 11 to 21 bracket that are seldom offered in grade. I'm just recently finding out there are a few 'variant' covers in that bracket much like some subscription variants of WDCS. and some other Dell licensed properties comic issues i'd imagine. ...I am on the hunt for these... Hmmm... Appropriately, a rabbit hole.... This guy's #11 was, marginally, the weakest of the four, with some shadowing along the left edge. Kind of jumps off that powder blue cover, unfortunately. However, the 15 was comparable to the #9 pictured for being flat and clean. I just couldn't leave the 7 behind despite the one prominent spine tweak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Readcomix said: Hmmm... Appropriately, a rabbit hole.... This guy's #11 was, marginally, the weakest of the four, with some shadowing along the left edge. Kind of jumps off that powder blue cover, unfortunately. However, the 15 was comparable to the #9 pictured for being flat and clean. I just couldn't leave the 7 behind despite the one prominent spine tweak. Iconic canon of characters introduced in the 30's and still going strong today (new shorts currently on the Cartoon Network) and a big budget sequel to the block buster Space Jam (with Lebron James) just green lighted, introducing them to yet another generation. I think you did very well... Readcomix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I don't think any of the LTMM books are genuinely rare; but if you're looking for the early issues in grade watch out. 4, 14, 18, and 21 all have minor variants. Possibly others as well, but if so I haven't seen them. 9 is an odd one, with the painted cover- and the only cover without Bugs anywhere on it. 22 is close but has a Bugs cameo on the side. If you're looking for spin-off books, that FC 402 I posted is insanely hard to track down in any grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Noteworthy observations @OtherEric about #9 and #22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 11:01 PM, sagii said: On 12/18/2018 at 12:46 AM, OtherEric said: In today, using the photo from the listing as my scanner finally died and I still haven't replaced it. Not a great copy, either; but a slight step up from my Sniffles-chewed copy that I've shown many times before. Nice upgrade! Ah Sniffles, forgotten Warner Bros. star @Sqeggs has (had) a high grade certified copy. Hard to come by above 5.0 in my experience. Kinda borderline high grade, I guess. AJD and OtherEric 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 27 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Kinda borderline high grade, I guess. Looks better than assigned grade. Those colors OtherEric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Kinda borderline high grade, I guess. That is an absolutely gorgeous 7.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Thanks guys. I really like that cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Thanks guys. I really like that cover. Al Hubbard is just an insanely underrated artist. Mary Jane and Sniffles is far and away my favorite feature in the LT/MM comic books (just the comics, not the cartoons.) His work on Scamp was also delightful. And his Peter Wheat work manages to follow Walt Kelly at his best and , while not as good, holds its own... which is amazing given just how great the Kelly run was. sagii and Sqeggs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Flea market find last Sunday. Didn't really want it or need it but sometimes something is just so cool, high grade and cheap to pass up. Even has bone white pages. This one is also very cool in that is an "all picture" Big little Book (no text). Kind of like a little comic book in the palm of your hand! OtherEric and telerites 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, Robot Man said: Flea market find last Sunday. Didn't really want it or need it but sometimes something is just so cool, high grade and cheap to pass up. Even has bone white pages. This one is also very cool in that is an "all picture" Big little Book (no text). Kind of like a little comic book in the palm of your hand! Has my seal of approval RM . Great condition for the age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, Robot Man said: Flea market find last Sunday. Didn't really want it or need it but sometimes something is just so cool, high grade and cheap to pass up. Even has bone white pages. This one is also very cool in that is an "all picture" Big little Book (no text). Kind of like a little comic book in the palm of your hand! Very nice! I've got a couple of the Bugs Bunny All Pictures Comics BLB's, but not that Porky one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
