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[Spyder!]

Now we are getting into Zolnerowich’s truly epic stretch of covers!  What is the better group of 3? Issues 13-15 or 17-19? They are all so good it’s nearly impossible to choose.  
Picked this one up raw on the boards. I think it was my 3rd or 4th rivet. I didn’t appreciate at the time how hard it is to find.

[SuperGrover]

here is mine, I agree that when I got this from you know who... (RicksNeatStuff), I didn't realize how tough some these books are to find.

I do so love the Zolnerowich covers!

[comicjack]

Great cover has all you could want and i'm partial to 13-15 myself 

[Artboy99]

4 minutes ago, comicjack said:

Great cover has all you could want and i'm partial to 13-15 myself 

I dont know why anyone has to choose. I am partial to 13-19 all of them.

[comicjack]

1 hour ago, Spyder! said:

Now we are getting into Zolnerowich’s truly epic stretch of covers!  What is the better group of 3? Issues 13-15 or 17-19? They are all so good it’s nearly impossible to choose.  
Picked this one up raw on the boards. I think it was my 3rd or 4th rivet. I didn’t appreciate at the time how hard it is to find.

Spyder they say it is your birthday today hope it is a good one 

Edited February 20, 2021 by comicjack

[Spyder!]

29 minutes ago, comicjack said:

Spyder they it is your birthday today hope it is a good one 

 

[kelholt]

Planet 13 is definitely one of my favorites. On my set registry, this is part of what I wrote about Planet 13 :

Every comic has stories inside, and to collectors every special comic has a story about its acquisition. This book is a special one. Ever since I first saw #13 in the Gerber Journal, I knew that this was one cool book. What I did not know is that this issue is one of the top 5 hardest Planet Comics to find (IMHO). I searched dealer inventories, eBay, major auctions, etc. for #13 for years without even a sniff. I always looked wherever I could. One afternoon I was finishing up a deal on a few book over the phone when I asked the question that I had asked at least 100 times before…”You wouldn’t happen to have a Planet 13 lying around would you?” I just about fell over when the response was, “Well, actually I do and it’s a really nice one too.” After a scan was sent to me I made a phone call back and the book was purchased and on its way to me that afternoon. I read this one and submitted it to CGC. One bonus aspect about this book is its super bright and colorful back cover. Many comics have back covers that are basically blah, but not this one. 

 

[comicjack]

7 minutes ago, kelholt said:

Planet 13 is definitely one of my favorites. On my set registry, this is part of what I wrote about Planet 13 :

Every comic has stories inside, and to collectors every special comic has a story about its acquisition. This book is a special one. Ever since I first saw #13 in the Gerber Journal, I knew that this was one cool book. What I did not know is that this issue is one of the top 5 hardest Planet Comics to find (IMHO). I searched dealer inventories, eBay, major auctions, etc. for #13 for years without even a sniff. I always looked wherever I could. One afternoon I was finishing up a deal on a few book over the phone when I asked the question that I had asked at least 100 times before…”You wouldn’t happen to have a Planet 13 lying around would you?” I just about fell over when the response was, “Well, actually I do and it’s a really nice one too.” After a scan was sent to me I made a phone call back and the book was purchased and on its way to me that afternoon. I read this one and submitted it to CGC. One bonus aspect about this book is its super bright and colorful back cover. Many comics have back covers that are basically blah, but not this one. 

 

Nice and bright i still remember Showcase New England screwing up a purchase of this book.

[Artboy99]

15 minutes ago, kelholt said:

Planet 13 is definitely one of my favorites. On my set registry, this is part of what I wrote about Planet 13 :

Every comic has stories inside, and to collectors every special comic has a story about its acquisition. This book is a special one. Ever since I first saw #13 in the Gerber Journal, I knew that this was one cool book. What I did not know is that this issue is one of the top 5 hardest Planet Comics to find (IMHO). I searched dealer inventories, eBay, major auctions, etc. for #13 for years without even a sniff. I always looked wherever I could. One afternoon I was finishing up a deal on a few book over the phone when I asked the question that I had asked at least 100 times before…”You wouldn’t happen to have a Planet 13 lying around would you?” I just about fell over when the response was, “Well, actually I do and it’s a really nice one too.” After a scan was sent to me I made a phone call back and the book was purchased and on its way to me that afternoon. I read this one and submitted it to CGC. One bonus aspect about this book is its super bright and colorful back cover. Many comics have back covers that are basically blah, but not this one. 

 

fabulous copy and thanks for sharing the story.

[mwotka]

I love this cover too.  Great acquisition story from kelholt.  I think I was dueling a few boardies on this one when I bought it off HA a few years back.  

[Flex Mentallo]

[Zolnerowich]

3 hours ago, kelholt said:

Planet 13 is definitely one of my favorites. On my set registry, this is part of what I wrote about Planet 13 :

Every comic has stories inside, and to collectors every special comic has a story about its acquisition. This book is a special one. Ever since I first saw #13 in the Gerber Journal, I knew that this was one cool book. What I did not know is that this issue is one of the top 5 hardest Planet Comics to find (IMHO). I searched dealer inventories, eBay, major auctions, etc. for #13 for years without even a sniff. I always looked wherever I could. One afternoon I was finishing up a deal on a few book over the phone when I asked the question that I had asked at least 100 times before…”You wouldn’t happen to have a Planet 13 lying around would you?” I just about fell over when the response was, “Well, actually I do and it’s a really nice one too.” After a scan was sent to me I made a phone call back and the book was purchased and on its way to me that afternoon. I read this one and submitted it to CGC. One bonus aspect about this book is its super bright and colorful back cover. Many comics have back covers that are basically blah, but not this one. 

 

Great story!!! Patience rewards the virtuous collector! Or something like that.

BTW I also love the small picture of Fight 13 on the back cover. 

[Artboy99]

here is my copy of 13. 13 is one of my favorites in the run.

I love the book, the colors are great the only thing I wish is it had better page quality.

But I am happy to own this copy 

[jhutton2]

Hi Everyone!  Just popping in to say hello!

Loving all the Planets and the stories behind them

Warmest Regards,

Jason

[goldenacase]

My 13 was bought raw off of WW comics graded Fine a while back and was part of my first CGC submission in the fall...my favourite of the run

 

Edited February 21, 2021 by goldenacase

[Zolnerowich]

2 hours ago, jhutton2 said:

Hi Everyone!  Just popping in to say hello!

Loving all the Planets and the stories behind them

Warmest Regards,

Jason

Hi Jason! Your contributions to the Planet thread are sorely missed! Hope all is well. Jay

 

[jhutton2]

12 minutes ago, Zolnerowich said:

Hi Jason! Your contributions to the Planet thread are sorely missed! Hope all is well. Jay

 

Hi Jay,

Things are progressing well.  Been so busy these days getting my watch business off the ground but we are growing which is good.  Just got published in British GQ Magazine at the beginning of the month and we relaunched with a new website earlier in the week, the feedback has been good with it.  Feel free to check it out.

https://www.zeneawatches.com

I'll see if I can dig up a few old photos of some of my old Planet run and share them in the thread

When my watch brand achieves success I will probably start buying some Planet issues back again.

Warmest Regards

Jason

[Flex Mentallo]

I recall wandering into Comic Showcase, a shop in the West End of London back in the day - must've been around 1992. Paul, the proprietor, was deep in a conversation with 'an old geezer' who scarcely fit the fanboy profile. Paul later explained that the guy had been collecting Planets all his life, and Paul had just returned from San Diego with the last issue he needed to complete the run, now tucked away in the guy's briefcase as he limped, head down, out of the shop. Judging by his physical condition, you kinda thought this was a 'just in time' moment for him. He stuck in my mind, this guy, and this small incident sparked an interest in the idea of completing a run of this title before I'd ever collected any issues. Now I'm the old geezer. Though I've never held all 73 issues at the same time, there are only a handful I've never owned at least once. But I let go of my Planets up to #11 because I came to accept that I was not really interested in completing the title because, hand on heart, too many covers failed to spark my abiding interest.

 

That interest only really starts with #13, for obvious reasons. But I held onto the #12 I just posted simply because I've never seen another copy with saturated colors that really pop - and it is one of those covers where the colors really matter. Here are a few details to make the point. As I understand the printing process, its not red, but magenta that matters. And magenta is a notoriously fugitive color.

Edited February 21, 2021 by Flex Mentallo

[Flex Mentallo]

12 hours ago, jhutton2 said:

Hi Everyone!  Just popping in to say hello!

Loving all the Planets and the stories behind them

Warmest Regards,

Jason

The prodigal son returns! Welcome home!

[Flex Mentallo]

11 hours ago, goldenacase said:

My 13 was bought raw off of WW comics graded Fine a while back and was part of my first CGC submission in the fall...my favourite of the run

 

That's a very attractive copy for the given grade!