The Planet Run is complete! Zolnerowich would be pleased! 2 2

[FoggyNelson]

I never realized how cool🆒🆒 the Planet comics covers were before ⁉️⁉️ Now I know this is an top tier run to collect ‼️‼️💚👍👍👏👏

[FoggyNelson]

On 11/25/2018 at 2:58 PM, Zolnerowich said:

(2015/ 3rd book of eight)

PLANET #2

Planet #1 was a biggie for me, being the first issue of Planet Comics. But Planet #2 was a BIGGIE! "Scarce" according to Overstreet, and such a spectacular cover by the hand of Lou Fine. Every time I'd view the Planet cover gallery on comics.org (which I also printed out for quick access), it was this issue that always stood out for me the most. Something about the color palette, the deranged furry 6-limbed monster, and the bewildered lady. It was my favorite cover then and my favorite cover now. Especially in appreciation of its scarcity, this was my first "need-to-go-all-in-if-I-want-to-bring-home-this-book" book. 

After much internal debate I have concluded that this I my favorite cover of the Planet run 

 

ps  all the rest are tied for second 👍👍‼️❤️👏👏🎄🎄

[1950's war comics]

On 12/3/2018 at 10:48 PM, Zolnerowich said:

Just a couple 2018's for tonight. We're nearing the finish line...

 

almost near the finish line ??   NOOOOOOOOOOOO............. i wish there were more issues !!!!

[Artboy99]

22 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said:

almost near the finish line ??   NOOOOOOOOOOOO............. i wish there were more issues !!!!

I rather like that it is 73 issues. My collection fits in 2 magazine drawer boxes. The run is large enough that it is satisfying and a challenge to collect since it has several hard to locate books.

[1950's war comics]

1 minute ago, Artboy99 said:

I rather like that it is 73 issues. My collection fits in 2 magazine drawer boxes. The run is large enough that it is satisfying and a challenge to collect since it has several hard to locate books.

actually i fully agree 70 some issues is a nice run,.... i just don't want this thread to die ..............

[Artboy99]

1 minute ago, 1950's war comics said:

actually i fully agree 70 some issues is a nice run,.... i just don't want this thread to die ..............

it has been fun

[bc]

20 minutes ago, Artboy99 said:

it has been fun

Completely agree! Great thread and fun to read (even for a non Planet collector-but that may change if I keep looking at these cool books).

-bc

[Zolnerowich]

9 hours ago, FoggyNelson said:

After much internal debate I have concluded that this I my favorite cover of the Planet run 

 

ps  all the rest are tied for second 👍👍‼️❤️👏👏🎄🎄

You have impeccable taste! But be warned, Planet Comics are highly addictive. There's no going back to the Land of Tepid Comics once you buy your first Planet. 

[Zolnerowich]

Second to last book.

PLANET #65

This cover usually ranks in the top 3 for many Planet-minded folks. I wouldn't necessarily disagree, though have a soft spot for the Rivets.

It's very hard to find this book, especially these days, and especially in higher grade. I'd owned a lower-grade copy of this issue for a few months before snagging this copy as an upgrade.

As per comics.org, the identity of the cover artist is "Joe Doolin ?" Well, whoever drew this cover had a fine appreciation for curving lines!

[Zolnerowich]

And for the very last book... ... ... nah, let's wait one more day! 

But here's a nice little nugget from Planet #37:

[Spyder!]

9 hours ago, Zolnerowich said:

Second to last book.

PLANET #65

This cover usually ranks in the top 3 for many Planet-minded folks. I wouldn't necessarily disagree, though have a soft spot for the Rivets.

It's very hard to find this book, especially these days, and especially in higher grade. I'd owned a lower-grade copy of this issue for a few months before snagging this copy as an upgrade.

As per comics.org, the identity of the cover artist is "Joe Doolin ?" Well, whoever drew this cover had a fine appreciation for curving lines!

I wonder if all the covers attributed to Doolin were truly drawn by Doolin.  But it's one sweet book regardless!

[mwotka]

3 hours ago, Spyder! said:

I wonder if all the covers attributed to Doolin were truly drawn by Doolin.  But it's one sweet book regardless!

I feel like when there is any doubt on a FH cover, they just attribute to Doolin.  That 65 is great, that is the first issue that grabbed me and sucked me into the Planet madness.  

Fantastic run Jay!  Been a pleasure watching your saga unfold.

[FoggyNelson]

The early rivet issues are riveting ‼️‼️👍❤️👏🆒🆒

Edited December 9, 2018 by FoggyNelson

[1950's war comics]

1 hour ago, FoggyNelson said:

The early river issues are riveting ‼️‼️👍❤️👏🆒🆒

i have been popping my rivets just looking at them .....

[kelholt]

On 12/5/2018 at 4:15 PM, Sqeggs said:

Is the spear going through the back of the dragon's head or is it a weapon being carried on the back of the dragon rider? 

I would say weapon on his back. 

[Spyder!]

1 hour ago, FoggyNelson said:

The early river issues are riveting ‼️‼️👍❤️👏🆒🆒

 

40 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said:

i have been popping my rivets just looking at them .....

Planet collectors sound a bit like frogs, all they ever say is “rivet rivet”

I’ll show myself out 

[Zolnerowich]

16 hours ago, Spyder! said:

I wonder if all the covers attributed to Doolin were truly drawn by Doolin.  But it's one sweet book regardless!

Agreed!

[Zolnerowich]

12 hours ago, mwotka said:

I feel like when there is any doubt on a FH cover, they just attribute to Doolin.  That 65 is great, that is the first issue that grabbed me and sucked me into the Planet madness.  

Fantastic run Jay!  Been a pleasure watching your saga unfold.

Thanks Mike! It has been a fun ride!

[Zolnerowich]

The seventy-third of seventy-three books to complete my Planet run. Drum roll...

PLANET #56

This was one of the first issues of Planet Comics that caught my eye and truly seduced me to the charms and sublime grace of Planet Comics. After scanning eBay for many months without any luck, I finally found a lower-grade copy at a comic con in Chicago. This was back in 2010 or thereabouts. So technically, I did own a copy of this issue pretty early on in my budding collection. 

Dial forward to 2018 -- when I learned the hard way that if you upgrade a book, wait until you receive that book before selling your undercopy! So basically I had gone from completing the run to being one short. 

But good luck and timing eventually circled back my way. Actually, it was @Ricksneatstuff who circled my way, kindly offering to sell me this absolutely gorgeous copy at a reasonable price. So I am indebted to Rick to filling in the very last gap in my collection.

A great book to finish out the run.

Edited December 8, 2018 by Zolnerowich

[Artboy99]

11 hours ago, Zolnerowich said:

The seventy-third of seventy-three books to complete my Planet run. Drum roll...

PLANET #56

This was one of the first issues of Planet Comics that caught my eye and truly seduced me to the charms and sublime grace of Planet Comics. After scanning eBay for many months without any luck, I finally found a lower-grade copy at a comic con in Chicago. This was back in 2010 or thereabouts. So technically, I did own a copy of this issue pretty early on in my budding collection. 

Dial forward to 2018 -- when I learned the hard way that if you upgrade a book, wait until you receive that book before selling your undercopy! So basically I had gone from completing the run to being one short. 

But good luck and timing eventually circled back my way. Actually, it was @Ricksneatstuff who circled my way, kindly offering to sell me this absolutely gorgeous copy at a reasonable price. So I am indebted to Rick to filling in the very last gap in my collection.

A great book to finish out the run.

great book! I am absolutely drawn to golden age books with black covers especially if they are in nice shape like this book. Who doesn't love babes in glass tubes??? Grats

Edited December 8, 2018 by Artboy99