Pickie Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Just now, 29dukedog said: It has enormous popularity going for it. Yeah, looks familiar ... think I've seen it before ... somewhere ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 This is fun !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 minute ago, exitmusicblue said: This is fun !! Ain't it, though? exitmusicblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabcom Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 IMHO, I think it is disingenuous to rank Phantom Lady #17 out of the top 3. If everyone had a chance to get a Phantom Lady #17 within their comfort zone vs. the field, no one would blink and eye and snatch it immediately. Hudson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 minute ago, tabcom said: IMHO, I think it is disingenuous to rank Phantom Lady #17 out of the top 3. If everyone had a chance to get a Phantom Lady #17 within their comfort zone vs. the field, no one would blink and eye and snatch it immediately. These results have without a doubt been tainted by the debate over Baker's contributions, which is a shame. Ricksneatstuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickie Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, tabcom said: IMHO, I think it is disingenuous to rank Phantom Lady #17 out of the top 3. If everyone had a chance to get a Phantom Lady #17 within their comfort zone vs. the field, no one would blink and eye and snatch it immediately. Pretending there were enough copies of all books for everyone and not regarding market values? Not sure ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabcom Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Just now, Pickie said: Pretending there were enough copies of all books for everyone and not regarding market values? Not sure ... Here is the reality, Phantom Lady #17 1. Historical Significance 2. Market Scarcity 3. Aesthetic Value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickie Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 It wasn't an easy job, doing a ranking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Here is my copy compliments of AnkurJ. I also have a copy from Metropolis that I call the road rash copy, but don't have a picture handy. Pickie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickie Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, tabcom said: Here is the reality, Phantom Lady #17 1. Historical Significance 2. Market Scarcity 3. Aesthetic Value Agreed, I was all about the book covers themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szav Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, tabcom said: Here is the reality, Phantom Lady #17 1. Historical Significance 2. Market Scarcity 3. Aesthetic Value Poll of FMV kinda trumps all anyway (maybe an equally graded CL 25 wins that now dunno, never seen one for sale/auction)...On with it! I'm still curious to see how it plays out... it's interesting to see how people feel about these books... and thanks again for your effort and showmanship in the final countdown here. Edited September 29, 2017 by szavisca Pickie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 PL 17 ranks high on most everyone's list of GGA covers and would almost certainly land at #1 if we took a poll. Having talked with a number of GGA collectors over the years I can comfortably say it's not everyone's #1. Baker or not, the female figure is not as well drawn as on other covers and not everyone likes that particular pornstar pose/body over other depictions of female beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szav Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, adamstrange said: PL 17 ranks high on most everyone's list of GGA covers and would almost certainly land at #1 if we took a poll. Having talked with a number of GGA collectors over the years I can comfortably say it's not everyone's #1. Baker or not, the female figure is not as well drawn as on other covers and not everyone likes that particular pornstar pose/body over other depictions of female beauty. My wife looks at my copy and calls it my 1940s porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolnerowich Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, tabcom said: Here is the reality, Phantom Lady #17 1. Historical Significance 2. Market Scarcity 3. Aesthetic Value 6 minutes ago, Pickie said: Agreed, I was all about the book covers themselves. I agree with the above 3 points, for sure! Historic, scarce, and kind on the eyes. But there is one other point: 4. Drawn by Baker This is the reason for the poor rankings of the PLs and Jo-Jo. As others have said, if this was simply about "best" cover, the PLs would likely all rise to the top 5. sacentaur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickie Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (See you later, dinner time on this side of the pond!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 30 minutes ago, szavisca said: You may be right but it's hard to tell... the hornyGGAdreamers aren't as vocal or dismissive of others fanciful opinions. Where's adamstrange when I need him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabcom Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 #7 Diary Secrets 26 - 295 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Zolnerowich said: I agree with the above 3 points, for sure! Historic, scarce, and kind on the eyes. But there is one other point: 4. Drawn by Baker This is the reason for the poor rankings of the PLs and Jo-Jo. As others have said, if this was simply about "best" cover, the PLs would likely all rise to the top 5. As I just mentioned in a PM, this is turning out to be a romance collector's poll more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 #7 Diary Secrets 26 - 295 tabcom, torontodesignguy and comicjack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabcom Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, 29dukedog said: As I just mentioned in a PM, this is turning out to be a romance collector's poll more than anything else. True. Only one Horror and one Crime on the list. No Adventure, No War covers. Edited September 29, 2017 by tabcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
