Your Top 3 pick ups of 2017 7 7

[BakerFanOne]

17 hours ago, lbcolefan said:

I picked up a bunch of great Cole covers and PCH books this year but I think my first 3 Ace books are my favorites.

I picked up a bunch of Ace comics this year but they definitely pale compared to the three you have posted.  What awesome covers in really tremendous shape.  Congrats on a great year of collecting!

[MustEatBrains]

Never realized how difficult it would be to pick just 3.  I suppose these are as good as any!

[Robot Man]

41 minutes ago, MustEatBrains said:

Never realized how difficult it would be to pick just 3.  I suppose these are as good as any!

Three great ones for sure! My favorite is that Startling Terror #11. I have never owned one. Maybe this year...

[Robot Man]

Kinda hard to remember what I got this year. Two of my favorite books I was able to upgrade and one I got to replace. The Superman of America contest ring.

I had one and foolishly sold it. Got GREAT money for it at the time but missed it. I was able to obtain another and am hanging on to it. One of the top premium rings. Was offered as a contest prize in one 1939 issue of Action comics. You couldn't send in for it you had to win it.

[mstrange]

My 3  picks for 2017

[Lucky Baru]

5 hours ago, Robot Man said:

Kinda hard to remember what I got this year. Two of my favorite books I was able to upgrade and one I got to replace. The Superman of America contest ring.

I had one and foolishly sold it. Got GREAT money for it at the time but missed it. I was able to obtain another and am hanging on to it. One of the top premium rings. Was offered as a contest prize in one 1939 issue of Action comics. You couldn't send in for it you had to win it.

[TheFifthHorseman]

On 12/9/2017 at 11:18 AM, comicjack said:

You never see that issue of Speed anywhere 

'cept for here!

[SuperGrover]

 

I have had a great year for books I just love... hard to pick only three.

 

[Zolnerowich]

Thanks to @Junkdrawer for launching this thread. So many great books here on the boards -- such a satisfying stroll through the GA of funny books!

I've whittled down my 2017 purchases to these 3:

(1) Science Comics #4. Arrived just in time for 2017! Berk collection and highest graded. The photo doesn't begin to do justice to the incredible cover gloss.

(2) Planet Comics #6. Hard to find in any grade. Berk collection. My first Larson. Fanged bird monster and lots of tiny people bots.

(3) Wonder Comics #2. Fox's second outing and "last" issue. Lou Fine and a hypnotized giant ape. Nuff said.

 

 

 

[SushiX]

2 minutes ago, Zolnerowich said:

Thanks to @Junkdrawer for launching this thread. So many great books here on the boards -- such a satisfying stroll through the GA of funny books!

I've whittled down my 2017 purchases to these 3:

(1) Science Comics #4. Arrived just in time for 2017! Berk collection and highest graded. The photo doesn't begin to do justice to the incredible cover gloss.

(2) Planet Comics #6. Hard to find in any grade. Berk collection. My first Larson. Fanged bird monster and lots of tiny people bots.

(3) Wonder Comics #2. Fox's second outing and "last" issue. Lou Fine and a hypnotized giant ape. Nuff said.

 

 

 

 science 4...!!

[sagii]

12 hours ago, MustEatBrains said:

Never realized how difficult it would be to pick just 3.  I suppose these are as good as any!

You are killing it! 

[sagii]

11 hours ago, Robot Man said:

Kinda hard to remember what I got this year. Two of my favorite books I was able to upgrade and one I got to replace. The Superman of America contest ring.

I had one and foolishly sold it. Got GREAT money for it at the time but missed it. I was able to obtain another and am hanging on to it. One of the top premium rings. Was offered as a contest prize in one 1939 issue of Action comics. You couldn't send in for it you had to win it.

Love em, RM! Early Superman pieces are always cool to see!

[The-Collector]

14 hours ago, Robot Man said:

Kinda hard to remember what I got this year. Two of my favorite books I was able to upgrade and one I got to replace. The Superman of America contest ring.

I had one and foolishly sold it. Got GREAT money for it at the time but missed it. I was able to obtain another and am hanging on to it. One of the top premium rings. Was offered as a contest prize in one 1939 issue of Action comics. You couldn't send in for it you had to win it.

Holy cow! That CSS 22 look minty. I imagine some sweet trade bait was needed to procure that!!!

[TheFifthHorseman]

On 12/9/2017 at 9:20 AM, BarristerBaker said:

 

1. Prize Frankenstein - no restoration; outside of one issue that's a (way-under-graded) 3.5, all are 5.0 or better

Anyone catch this?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Prize-Frankenstein-Comics-1-CLASSIC-COVER-VERY-SCARCE-UNRESTORED-NICE-COPY/322920169013?hash=item4b2f8abe35:g:f20AAOSwEaBaJFgC#vi__app-cvip-panel

Finally some love for Frankie!

[gadzukes]

Getting my Supe 1 back cover made my year a complete success.  Finding an affordable Subby 1 was nice too.  I found a nice Archie 50 too (looks about 6.0) but I don't have a photo right now.

 

 

[rainmaker]

kudos on completed that supes 1 thats fantastic!

[goldenacase]

These 3 would have to be mine

[Mr.TawkyTawny]

Not enough personal free time to enjoy purchasing books as much as usual, however I did manage to pick up these two Captain Marvel Jr. issues I've been searching for quite awhile.  Beautiful books in hand to make me feel very fortunate this past year.  

 

Edited December 12, 2017 by Mr.TawkyTawny

[BarristerBaker]

18 hours ago, TheFifthHorseman said:

Anyone catch this?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Prize-Frankenstein-Comics-1-CLASSIC-COVER-VERY-SCARCE-UNRESTORED-NICE-COPY/322920169013?hash=item4b2f8abe35:g:f20AAOSwEaBaJFgC#vi__app-cvip-panel

Finally some love for Frankie!

Yep, though I have a copy, I thought about making a run at that. Nice looking copy of a tough book.  Frank books have jumped in price in the last 24 months or so. Three years ago, I was able to track down nice copies at a good value. They’re tough to find now and deals are unlikely. 

[tth2]

3 hours ago, Mr.TawkyTawny said:

Not enough personal free time to enjoy purchasing books as much as usual, however I did manage to pick up these two Captain Marvel Jr. issues I've been searching for quite awhile.  Beautiful books in hand to make me feel very fortunate this past year.  

 

Sweet!