2020 collecting in the rear-view review (the good stuff) 8 8

[Zolnerowich]

On 12/2/2020 at 3:04 AM, gino2paulus2 said:

Comic wise I have a few additions I would like to share but first I can’t tell you how long I’ve been waiting to find a Jon Berk book. Well most of you could probably guess it’s been 3 long years as I put all my eggs in one basket in 2017 and lost during the original auction and I have been patiently waiting for something to pop up that would fit my admiration of his collection and what I truly enjoy. Hindsight is usually 20/20 looking back now if I would have known I was going to lose the book I was hard after I would have went after a few others and this would have been one of them. Our Flag Comics #3. Very grateful to have one of this Legends books in my collection now!!

Very well done, Sir!!!

[Zolnerowich]

On 12/3/2020 at 9:21 PM, batman_fan said:

Okay, maybe 2020 isn't a total bust.  I think I won this on CLINK.

Great pick-up!!! Wonderful colors on that copy! I was gonna bid on that, but karma told me you needed it more that I did!

[Pickie]

My only US golden age purchase in 2020. A cracked-out slightly restored grade, purchased from a boardie. Although I very carefully read every page and every word from the book - except the BC ads - I don't want to call it a "reader copy" 

[badback83]

There have been so many wonderful GA beauties presented here so far.  But I have to say, whenever I see @Larryw7’s name at the top of a post, I cannot wait to see what book it is. 
 

I congratulate everyone in Gold for some absolutely stunning acquisitions this year!

Edited December 6, 2020 by DocHoppus182
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[Cat-Man_America]

4 hours ago, DocHoppus182 said:

There have been so many wonderful GA beauties presented here so far.  But I have to say, whenever I see @Larryw7’s name at the top of a post, I cannot wait to see what book it is. 
 

I congratulate everyone in Gold for some absolutely stunning acquisitions this year!

And just think, there are still 25 days of temptation left in this year!    

Edited December 6, 2020 by Cat-Man_America

[Robot Man]

So many awsome scores guys. I’m not worthy...

It’s been a pretty lousy year for me. No comic cons, flea markets or estate sales.  I rarely do any of the big auctions so about all so have had is the bay and these boards. 

That and the fact that I am getting to end of the road in my comic buying on the big stuff. I did manage to grab a fair amount of fun stuff from the shallow end and the constant process of finishing up my 3rd EC collection and upgrading a lot. 

The high point of my year was the second weekend in March. Unknown to me that day, we would hit lockdown 3 days later. 

I was lucky enough to bump into the largest amount of pulps I’ve probably been lucky enough to stumble into. 

The yearly LA paperback show. (Already canceled for 2021).  

Here are some photos from the show and what I grabbed. 

Here is hoping for a better year in 2021. 

[Cat-Man_America]

While this thread continues looking back to the best of 2020 with an eye toward the future, I'm continually reminded of the toll this year has had on the collecting community, not to mention me personally.  

We lost Bart Bush in August, a driving force of the half century old Oklahoma Alliance of Fans and the revived OAFcons...

Yesterday, another founding OAF member, Don Maris, passed away from declining health and age related issues.  

This was the last pre-lockdown group photo (Feb. 12th) from a local Metroplex lunch get-together that included Don... 

 

Note: I'm on the left with Roxanne who passed away on Nov. 1st. On the back row are Bob Wayne, Buddy Saunders, David Spurlock, and Steve Schleef. 

Don Maris is in the front row directly under the second "C" in Comics next to his wife Bernie and Buddy's wife Judy.

With sadness, I raise a toast to those we've lost while looking forward with hope to the coming year!

 

 

[woowoo]

33 minutes ago, Cat-Man_America said:

While this thread continues looking back to the best of 2020 with an eye toward the future, I'm continually reminded of the toll this year has had on the collecting community, not to mention me personally.  

We lost Bart Bush in August, a driving force of the half century old Oklahoma Alliance of Fans and the revived OAFcons...

Yesterday, another founding OAF member, Don Maris, passed away from declining health and age related issues.  

This was the last pre-lockdown group photo (Feb. 12th) from a local Metroplex lunch get-together that included Don... 

 

Note: I'm on the left with Roxanne who passed away on Nov. 1st. On the back row are Bob Wayne, Buddy Saunders, David Spurlock, and Steve Schleef. 

Don Maris is in the front row directly under the second "C" in Comics next to his wife Bernie and Buddy's wife Judy.

With sadness, I raise a toast to those we've lost while looking forward with hope to the coming year!

 

 

[Robot Man]

1 hour ago, Cat-Man_America said:

While this thread continues looking back to the best of 2020 with an eye toward the future, I'm continually reminded of the toll this year has had on the collecting community, not to mention me personally.  

We lost Bart Bush in August, a driving force of the half century old Oklahoma Alliance of Fans and the revived OAFcons...

Yesterday, another founding OAF member, Don Maris, passed away from declining health and age related issues.  

This was the last pre-lockdown group photo (Feb. 12th) from a local Metroplex lunch get-together that included Don... 

 

Note: I'm on the left with Roxanne who passed away on Nov. 1st. On the back row are Bob Wayne, Buddy Saunders, David Spurlock, and Steve Schleef. 

Don Maris is in the front row directly under the second "C" in Comics next to his wife Bernie and Buddy's wife Judy.

With sadness, I raise a toast to those we've lost while looking forward with hope to the coming year!

 

 

Wow, now Don Maris? I never met him personally but had many conversations with him many years ago. I was a young budding radio premium collector. I bought a lot and traded with Don for years. He was also so helpful to me. A lot of what I know now was straight from him. He always had the most amazing stuff. A true collector and pioneer in this hobby. He will be missed...

[Zolnerowich]

On 12/4/2020 at 1:21 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

This requires a little set-up for which this clip performed by Scott Mckenzie is ideally suited...

 

  Now that you're tripping and fully prepped for the psychedelic experience that follows...   

  Reveal hidden contents

  And that, my friends, is my final big boy acquisition of 2020.  

Though technically speaking, the song gets more "likes" than the book.  

[Zolnerowich]

On 12/5/2020 at 9:02 AM, sagii said:

(2 0f 5) My Favorite comic book pick up of the year (so far  )

A Berk Book sighting!!! Love it!!!

[Cat-Man_America]

2 hours ago, Zolnerowich said:

Though technically speaking, the song gets more "likes" than the book.  

After this appearance the worm got an exclusive contract with a mezcal distillery.  

Edited December 7, 2020 by Cat-Man_America

[mycomicshop]

2 hours ago, Cat-Man_America said:

While this thread continues looking back to the best of 2020 with an eye toward the future, I'm continually reminded of the toll this year has had on the collecting community, not to mention me personally.  

We lost Bart Bush in August, a driving force of the half century old Oklahoma Alliance of Fans and the revived OAFcons...

Yesterday, another founding OAF member, Don Maris, passed away from declining health and age related issues.  

This was the last pre-lockdown group photo (Feb. 12th) from a local Metroplex lunch get-together that included Don... 

 

Note: I'm on the left with Roxanne who passed away on Nov. 1st. On the back row are Bob Wayne, Buddy Saunders, David Spurlock, and Steve Schleef. 

Don Maris is in the front row directly under the second "C" in Comics next to his wife Bernie and Buddy's wife Judy.

With sadness, I raise a toast to those we've lost while looking forward with hope to the coming year!

 

 

Thanks for posting this and the photos. 

I knew Don and Bernie through my dad (obviously). Some of my first and best memories with Don were helping out at the Dallas area Big D collectibles shows he put on--I was probably 12 or 13 and would work the front table and watch the front entrance to make sure everybody going in had badges.

Don always had that kind of laid back manner of speaking and a wry sense of humor and chuckle. I'll miss him. Didn't know Bart as well but met him a few times at the more recent OAF Cons. Cat, my condolences for Roxanne. I'm sorry for your loss and know my parents really enjoyed her company the times you all hung out together. It's been a rough year.

I'll join you in raising a toast to these fine people and looking forward to a better year ahead!

 

 

 

[John R]

Sad to hear that another true collector and pioneer passed away this year, Gene Arnold.  

 

[Duffman_Comics]

Bugger.

That linked "Golden Age Collection" thread was/is one of the best on the Boards. Shame the pics have gone since the great Photophucket moneygrab.

I guess the question "When will the next unrestored Detective #27 come to market?" has been answered.

A smart, clever guy who knew exactly what he was doing.

Vale

 

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

8 hours ago, John R said:

Sad to hear that another true collector and pioneer passed away this year, Gene Arnold.  

 

Wait. Is Gene Arnold aka BangZoom??!!
 

Say it ain’t so.

[John R]

1 minute ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

Wait. Is Gene Arnold aka BangZoom??!!
 

Say it ain’t so.

No, the link i included was forum members discussing Gene Arnold

Edited December 7, 2020 by John R

[Silver]

My favorite purchases this year were mostly EC’s:

 

[Funnybooks]

Great EC's

[Cat-Man_America]

52 minutes ago, Funnybooks said:

Great EC's

Yep, those three SF issues are among the top ECs on my want list too.  Sweet copies. Kudos to Silver!