All New Comics #8 vs Terrific #5 0

[Et-Es-Go]

On 7/10/2020 at 8:20 PM, lou_fine said:

Based upon what I've heard over the past few decades, Suspense 4 is apparently supposed to be the toughest to find out of the entire Suspense run.  

If it comes to being in grade though, it would come down to both Suspense 4 and Suspense 8 and the CGC census population report would seem to bear this out as the highest graded copies to date for both of these issues is only at the CGC 7.5 VF- condition level.  

I agree completely.  The Suspense and Terrific runs were a central focus for my collection.  The #4 is definitely harder to come by in grade.  The Crippen copy at 7.5 holds the highest distinction.  The raw copy in this photograph was purchased back in 1995 sounds like along time ago now.  The cover proof (framed version) was uncovered about month later.  I had a unique opportunity to have a few conversations with Leonard Cole in 1995 that gave me insight as to where I might look for it, I was lucky.  I was surprised to see the Mile High copy of Suspense #3 surface in 2017, but what was interesting about the front cover was a 4 written in pencil in the upper right hand corner of the front cover.  My raw copy also has a neatly penciled NO. 4 in the upper right hand corner that is similar to that of the Suspense #3.  Mile High books have a unique odor about them (which I have witnessed), probably a feature that has been lost over time to the slabbing of books.  This book may have that characteristic odor, but maybe just wishful thinking on my part.  I have no way of verifying the books providence once I obtained it or where it came from prior to the chap I bought it from.

The post is meant to be enjoyed, a picture of a couple of  rare books and the cover proof.  It doesn't get much cooler than that for me!  

[adamstrange]

Sweet!!!

The "4" on the Church copy refers to the number of copies sent to that particular store.  The most popular issues were in double digits.

The "No 4" on your copy of Suspense 4 would appear to refer to the issue number and so has a very different origin.

[Et-Es-Go]

Thank you Mr. Strange (A.B.), I was never aware of that tidbit.  I agree, my copy is a denotation of the issue number only so the potential for it being a MH is greatly diminished.  Somebody out there must have it................

[lou_fine]

12 hours ago, Et-Es-Go said:

I was surprised to see the Mile High copy of Suspense #3 surface in 2017,

As was I since it was not listed in Chuck's MH catalogue and there had never been any mention of a possible Church copy of Suspense 3 prior to the HA in 2017.    

 

12 hours ago, Et-Es-Go said:

My raw copy also has a neatly penciled NO. 4 in the upper right hand corner that is similar to that of the Suspense #3. 

 

10 hours ago, Et-Es-Go said:

I agree, my copy is a denotation of the issue number only so the potential for it being a MH is greatly diminished.  Somebody out there must have it................

Yes, somebody out there definitely must have the Church copy of Suspense 4 since every issue of Suspense Comics with the exception of Suspense 3 was listed in Chuck's Mile High catalogue.  A check of the Heritage and CC auction archives indicates that every single Church copy of this short 12-issue Suspense run has shown up in the public marketplace with the exception of both Suspense 4 and Suspense 8, with the highest graded copies for both of these books still at a CGC 7.5 condition level for now. 

I guess it's only a matter of time before these last 2 Church holdouts make their way into the marketplace.    

[BFA1971]

On 7/11/2020 at 9:12 PM, gino2paulus2 said:

I think most of all of us Gold collectors could be in that club!! part of it that makes it fun for me is I have to face the fact I can’t really afford it all (at least at once) so I have to make important choices and weigh options at any given time!! Feed my children or buy a sweeeeet book hehehehe JK!! 

Hi gino2paulus2,

 

If you are still looking for an ANC 8 there's one on Heritage:

https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/superhero/all-new-comics-8-harvey-publications-1944-cgc-vg-45-off-white-to-white-pages/a/122416-15079.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

 

[Johnny545]

I would like a do-over on deciding to sell this one...

Do we get mulligans around here?

[Readcomix]

On 4/11/2024 at 6:29 PM, Johnny545 said:

I would like a do-over on deciding to sell this one...

Do we get mulligans around here?

 

Sometimes.

I just got back Shadow Comics v3 #12, which I never should have sold.

Good news is seller doubled his money. 
Bad news is I’m the guy who sold it to him in the first place. 

[Bronty]

I think All New 8 is an amazing cover, but something about the logo and the colors don't grab me as much as some of the others.

Edited Friday at 08:50 PM by Bronty