ADAMANTIUM Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ron C. said: 3 hours ago, Ron C. said: I had some misplaced priorities in the 80's. Sorry to add a story to this, but my parents took me to Southern California in around 1977... I had a few bucks to spend on books at what was likely one of the pre-versions of SDCC. I had a choice to spend $6 on a NM Silver Surfer #1 or a new Howard The Duck #1 that I could have Frank Brunner sign at the bottom of the first page. Needless to say, I made the incorrect choice...... Alas. No worries If back to the future taught us anything, it's time machines give our moms boob jobs You may have already some of your money back,! Edited March 10, 2020 by ADAMANTIUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, wormboy said: Nah, you absolutely made the right choice! You can find a NM Surfer 1 again (not for six bucks ), but you can never replace a HTD 1 that Frank Brunner signed just for you in 1977 Great HTD Treasury set BTW! I have nothing to add, but I agree completely. Under those exact circumstances, the HtD 1 was the right call. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCheli Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) I love all these treasuries -- thanks for sharing. I was wondering what people see as the most common/least common titles out there? The ones I have seen the most are the Star Wars #1 and #2 and the Conan with the white cover (I believe it's #4). The third Fantastic Four issue (I think it's #21) is one that I haven't seen in person in years. Edited March 10, 2020 by RCheli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 3 hours ago, RCheli said: I love all these treasuries -- thanks for sharing. I was wondering what people see as the most common/least common titles out there? The ones I have seen the most are the Star Wars #1 and #2 and the Conan with the white cover (I believe it's #4). The third Fantastic Four issue (I think it's #21) is one that I haven't seen in person in years. I agree with your observations. For me, collecting mostly Marvel Treasuries, the hardest book in HG is easily Marvel Special Edition #3 Close Encounters. Not the Whitman edition. I still haven’t found a NM copy (as you can see in the pic haha). The Whitman Superman/Ali would be second toughest I would think. Though I’m sure there are other DC Treasuries more obscure and rare. The 3 Marvel Hanna Barbera issues and GI Joe are also challenging in HG. OtherEric, batmiesta and Garry Ghoul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wormboy Posted March 10, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2020 These two took me awhile to find in HG. OtherEric, PopKulture, skypinkblu and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmiesta Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 4 hours ago, RCheli said: I love all these treasuries -- thanks for sharing. I was wondering what people see as the most common/least common titles out there? The ones I have seen the most are the Star Wars #1 and #2 and the Conan with the white cover (I believe it's #4). The third Fantastic Four issue (I think it's #21) is one that I haven't seen in person in years. MT#21 with the FF was tough for me to find too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 This just sold on Heritage: John Buscema original preliminary art for Marvel Treasury Edition #28. batmiesta, skypinkblu, Spider-Variant and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakehell Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 15 hours ago, RCheli said: I was wondering what people see as the most common/least common titles out there? The ones I have seen the most are the Star Wars #1 and #2 and the Conan with the white cover (I believe it's #4). The third Fantastic Four issue (I think it's #21) is one that I haven't seen in person in years. Try finding any high grade pence copies. They're like rocking horse poop. batmiesta and wormboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmiesta Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 2:12 PM, RCheli said: I love all these treasuries -- thanks for sharing. I was wondering what people see as the most common/least common titles out there? The ones I have seen the most are the Star Wars #1 and #2 and the Conan with the white cover (I believe it's #4). The third Fantastic Four issue (I think it's #21) is one that I haven't seen in person in years. There are two versions (different covers) of the Gold Key/Whitman Jungle Book treasury edition... I found those to be the hardest in high grade. The Christmas with Archie treasury was also tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 13 hours ago, rakehell said: Try finding any high grade pence copies. They're like rocking horse poop. I once found a pence copy of the Gold Key/Whitman King Kong treasury edition online, and bought it - only to find when it actually arrived that it’s an odd size in between a magazine and a treasury. I’m not sure I understand the economics of printing a completely different edition, unless it was actually produced in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakehell Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 hours ago, Brock said: I once found a pence copy of the Gold Key/Whitman King Kong treasury edition online, and bought it - only to find when it actually arrived that it’s an odd size in between a magazine and a treasury. I’m not sure I understand the economics of printing a completely different edition, unless it was actually produced in the UK. Yeah. The King Kong thing has only just wandered onto my radar. Don't know enough about it to say, but I'd bet it was produced in the UK. The other UK pence variants of the standard treasury editions were printed in the US with the regular US copies & the Whitmans; they're all the same, just with a different price point. As far as the UK printed things go, there isn't really a 'standard' size for anything. You'll get variation within a single title. That's part of the reason the US printed books stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WernerVonDoom Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 2:58 PM, wormboy said: These two took me awhile to find in HG. Nice! I think that Annie has a terrific back cover. If it's easy, could you take a pic? bellrules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Not high grade, but still a decent copy. Fresh in today: wormboy, adampasz, batmiesta and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WernerVonDoom Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, OtherEric said: Not high grade, but still a decent copy. Fresh in today: Sweet! I think that is my favorite Treasury cover. OtherEric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 On 3/14/2020 at 10:18 PM, Werner_Von_Doom said: Nice! I think that Annie has a terrific back cover. If it's easy, could you take a pic? Sorry this took me so long. I’m really glad you asked me to do that - the back cover is bada$$! Spider-Variant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WernerVonDoom Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 6 hours ago, wormboy said: Sorry this took me so long. I’m really glad you asked me to do that - the back cover is bada$$! Thanks - Wow that is really nice shape! wormboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 13 hours ago, Werner_Von_Doom said: Thanks - Wow that is really nice shape! Thanks! I have an extra copy in the same condition. You can have it if you want it. PM me your info ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 6:58 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: If I butcher this I'm sorry "And the 1st one said to the 2nd one there, I hope you're having fuUuUUN!" Congrats! You and OtherEric don’t happen to drink Red Bull, do you? just wondering what gave you guys Wings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ADAMANTIUM Posted April 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2020 1 minute ago, KirbyJack said: You and OtherEric don’t happen to drink Red Bull, do you? just wondering what gave you guys Wings... It might have been the de.... man... (d)...... on the runs.... Got my treasuries almost all lined up! wormboy, batmiesta, Kevin.J and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
