The USAF Mildenhall Original Owner Collection

[Flaming_Telepath]

Time to start again, I think. Nobody can find a thing in the last thread, myself included, so let’s tidy up with a recap of what’s left and, from now on, list all new books here. Regarding the ‘weekly fix’, we’ll be slightly shifting gears for the foreseeable future. The long runs of easily-accessible Bronze have been almost exhausted and so we now get to the time-consuming task of going through each box, book by book, to ascertain whether they are appropriate for this thread. The low grade material is being ignored, as are all the ‘pence’ copies of books. What will be coming more to the fore is the Silver Age stuff, but on a weekly basis, there will not be the number of books that we have previously seen. There will still be Bronze mixed in, as well as some of the more desirable 80s titles, but I anticipate that quantity will diminish, but quality will increase.

 

Just in case someone, somewhere, missed it first, second and third time around, here’s what the collection’s all about…

 

 

In 2004, a major Original Owner collection came to market in the UK. This collection began life as a few books purchased off the newsstand in 1963…and the obsession began. A 'few' books became 'most' books, which became 'almost all' books, and even during the 70s, when many Marvel titles were not distributed in the UK due to the company publishing reprint titles in the country, the collector was largely unaffected. He fortunately lived a stone’s throw away from an American military base and, having struck up friendships with some of the men stationed there, this was where most of his 70s books originated. Taking in just about every mainstream superhero book Marvel and DC published through the 60s, 70s and 80s, this collection of over 10,000 books also contains extensive runs of horror, suspense and sword & sorcery titles from that 30 year stretch. Additionally, due to the source of the books, there are many that contain the Mark Jewelers, Mennen and other inserts.

 

Unfortunately, Pedigree status is inappropriate, as at the front end, many of the true key books are not present, the collector having missed the early 60s boat by a year or so, and throughout the 60s the grades can be varied, although there are still many quite breath-taking items.

 

However, when we move forward into the 70s and beyond, the overall quality of the books is astounding. There are untold numbers of 9.6s and 9.8s in the runs with the ‘average’ book sitting at somewhere between 9.2 and 9.4. Not only that, but the technical grade doesn’t tell the full story. The freshness of these books is what you would expect straight off the racks with superb colour preservation, gloss and page quality throughout. Additionally, the damage (what little there is of it) is almost exclusively storage-related. The three most common flaws are tiny corner folds/bends, minor edge wear and very light back cover spine stress. This leaves you with books that display excellent eye-appeal, often greater than their technical grade would suggest.

 

Having kept the books in storage for almost three years, the purchaser of the collection is now ready to release them onto the market. A few previously found their way into the hands of collectors, but the vast majority remain in the boxes they were in back in 2004.

 

Prices will not be cheap, but you WILL get what you pay for…the most gorgeous books from an Original Owner collection, graded accurately and guaranteed to be neither restored nor pressed. Unfortunately, there will be little room for negotiation…the books aren’t mine and the actual owner has no need to sell…although I’m sure I can work something out for larger orders.

 

Regarding the grades I’ve assigned, these have been determined with an eye to the criteria CGC would apply if the books were submitted. Although in the 9.4-9.6-9.8 range, the differences can be so minute, I am confident that the vast majority of the time, these would be the minimum grades allocated. I am also confident that a number of books, if submitted, would come back higher than my estimation; if I have been in any doubt with an item, the lower grade has been given.

 

For those of you who have not bought from me in the past and are unsure about my grading, I would suggest you take references from some long-established boarders who have – I’m sure that nik, greggy, foolkiller, arexcrooke, sal, mutantkeys and a number of others would be more than happy to help.

 

However, if you are dissatisfied, returns will be accepted. Additionally, if any of the books are submitted and come back more than one point lower than the grade I’ve assigned, a full refund will be given.

 

And I’ll eat my shorts.

 

A few administrative details…unless you are in the UK, Paypal is the only workable method of payment. Within the UK, cheques or postal orders are acceptable. Regarding shipping, four books can be sent anywhere in the world via Air Mail for $10. Each additional book after that will cost $1.25 and if required, insurance can be added at cost, dependent upon the value, obviously.

 

Regarding who wins what, the usual trumps all. PMs can be sent my way, and I’ll answer them as soon as I can, but until you post that little man in the thread, the books aren’t yours. By special arrangement, and for very good reasons, I might be prepared to post it for you, but you've got to ask nicely.

 

Oh, and every book purchased will come complete with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

 

 

This week we’ve got somewhere between sixty and seventy books to get through, consisting mainly of a run of ASM from #152 through #205 and fifteen issues of the Avengers between #15 and #48. With the latter, the lowest grade is VF (8.0) and at the top end, there are a few gorgeous NM-s (9.2s).

 

However, we’ll be starting tonight, probably around the 6.00pm mark, EST, with some varied Silver DCs and then moving into the Spideys.

 

Finally, we’ll start off with what’s left unsold. I’ve reviewed the pricing on all the books and, where I’ve thought it slightly inappropriate, I’ve permanently reduced the asking price. These books are highlighted in bold and scans are available for every book upon request....either PM me or post to the thread and I'll get the image up for you.

[Flaming_Telepath]

DC

 

1st Issue Special #1 NM- $12.00

1st Issue Special #3 NM- $8.00 T & P Stamp

80 Page Giant #5 FN+ $60.00

80 Page Giant #6 FN- $34.00

80 Page Giant #12 VF- $80.00

Action Comics #460 NM- $7.00

Action Comics #490 VF+ $4.00

Adventure Comics #435 VF/NM $30.00

Adventure Comics #448 VF/NM $7.00

Adventure Comics #469 NM $5.00

Atom #9 FN+ $40.00

Atom #10 FN $30.00

Atom #11 VF- $48.00

Atom #12 FN/VF $40.00

Brave And The Bold #109 VF $10.00

Challengers Of The Unknown #86 NM $10.00

DC 100 Page Super Spectacular #6 VF $90.00

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #14 VF $8.00

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #20 VF+ $32.00

DC Super-Stars #14 VF $7.00

Demon #3 VF/NM $25.00

Demon #5 VF+ $20.00

Demon #11 VF/NM $16.00

Demon #13 VF/NM $16.00

Demon #15 VF/NM $16.00

Detective Comics #447 FN/VF $7.00

Detective Comics #499 NM- $10.00

Firestorm (1978) #2 NM+ $6.00

Flash #142 FN+ $35.00

Flash #214 FN+ $25.00

Flash #244 VF/NM $12.00

Forever People #10 VF/NM $25.00

Green Lantern #141 VF+ $3.00

House Of Secrets #136 NM- $20.00

Joker #7 NM- $22.00

Jonah Hex #1 VF/NM $75.00

Jonah Hex #2 NM- $50.00

Jonah Hex #4 NM- $45.00

Jonah Hex #6 NM- $38.00

Justice League Of America #125 NM- $18.00

Justice League Of America #127 VF/NM $14.00

Justice League Of America #129 VF/NM $14.00

Justice League Of America #134 VF/NM $14.00

Justice League Of America #140 NM- $15.00

Justice League Of America #207 VF+ $2.50

Justice League Of America #219 NM- $3.00

Justice League Of America #223 VF+ $2.00

Justice League Of America #236 NM- $3.00

Justice League Of America #237 NM $4.00

Justice League Of America #238 VF/NM $2.50

Justice League Of America #239 VF $1.50

Justice League Of America #240 VF/NM $2.50

Justice League Of America Annual #1 NM- $3.00

Kamandi #11 NM- $17.00

Kamandi #30 NM- $15.00

New Gods #10 VF/NM $20.00

Omac #1 VF $25.00

Omac #6 VF/NM $18.00 Mark Jewelers Insert

Plop! #18 NM $22.00

Plop! #23 NM- $22.00

Shadow #2 VF/NM $23.00

Shadow #4 NM- $22.00

Shadow #5 NM $12.00

Shazam! #1 NM- $42.00

Shazam! #6 VF/NM $12.00

Shazam! #6 VF/NM $12.00

Starfire #7 NM- $4.00

Superman #193 FN+ $25.00

Superman #234 FN/VF $15.00

Sword Of Sorcery #2 NM- $12.00

Sword Of Sorcery #3 VF/NM $10.00

Tarzan #207 VF $27.00

Tarzan #230 VF- $15.00

Teen Titans #40 VF/NM $23.00

Teen Titans #42 VF+ $18.00

Warlord #1 VF/NM $24.00

Weird Western Tales #42 NM- $8.00

Weird Worlds #4 VF/NM $11.00

Weird Worlds #6 VF $5.00

World's Finest #238 NM- $10.00

 

MARVEL

 

2001: A Space Odyssey #7 NM- $8.00

2001: A Space Odyssey #9 NM- $8.00

2001: A Space Odyssey #10 NM $10.00

Amazing Adventures #2 VF+ $22.00

Astonishing Tales #27 VF $9.00

Avengers #57 FN $32.00

Avengers #122 VF/NM $20.00

Avengers #135 VF+ $16.00

Black Panther #5 NM $12.00

Captain America #182 VF $4.00

Captain America #188 NM- $10.00

Captain America #219 VF+ $3.00

Captain Marvel #25 VF+ $25.00

Chamber Of Darkness #1 VF+ $48.00

Champions #8 VF $7.00

Champions #13 NM- $14.00

Champions #15 NM $17.00

Champions #16 VF/NM $11.00

Champions #17 VF/NM $11.00

Daredevil #8 VF $90.00

Daredevil #13 FN $25.00

Daredevil #21 FN/VF $22.00

Daredevil #26 FN+ $17.00

Daredevil #29 VF- $26.00

Daredevil #34 FN $11.00

Daredevil #37 VF+ $37.00

Daredevil #44 VF $22.00

Daredevil #46 VF $22.00

Daredevil #51 FN+ $14.00

Daredevil #69 VF+ $18.00

Daredevil #71 VF $14.00

Daredevil #74 VF $14.00 Browning

Daredevil #80 VF $14.00

Daredevil #138 VF/NM $14.00

Daredevil #141 VF/NM $20.00

Daredevil #145 VF/NM $10.00

Daredevil #151 NM- $12.00

Daredevil #153 NM- $12.00

Daredevil #154 VF/NM $10.00

Defenders #9 VF/NM $28.00

Defenders #48 NM- $5.00

Fantastic Four #82 VF $28.00

Fantastic Four #96 VF $22.00

Fantastic Four #215 NM- $6.00

Fantastic Four #217 NM- $6.00

Fantastic Four #221 VF/NM $5.00

Fantastic Four #222 VF/NM $4.00

Fantastic Four #225 NM- $5.00

Fantastic Four #227 NM- $5.00

Fantastic Four #231 VF+ $3.00

Fantastic Four Annual #13 VF+ $5.00

Fantastic Four Annual #14 VF/NM $7.00

Fantasy Masterpieces (1980) #2 VF/NM $3.00

Giant-Size Avengers #1 VF+ $30.00

Giant-Size Avengers #3 VF+ $20.00

Giant-Size Captain America #1 FN/VF $13.00

Giant-Size Chillers #1 VF/NM $45.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #3 VF+ $20.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #5 VF/NM $20.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #6 VF $12.00

Giant-Size Master Of Kung Fu #2 VF+ $16.00

Giant-Size Thor #1 VF+ $22.00

Incredible Hulk #102 VF $135.00

Incredible Hulk #116 FN/VF $18.00

Incredible Hulk #119 VF $20.00

Incredible Hulk #129 VF+ $22.00

Incredible Hulk #131 FN/VF $11.00

Incredible Hulk #132 VF+ $22.00

Incredible Hulk #134 VF+ $22.00

Incredible Hulk #135 FN/VF $11.00

Incredible Hulk #140 VF+ $24.00

Incredible Hulk #145 VF $20.00

Incredible Hulk #147 VF $12.00

Incredible Hulk #154 VF/NM $20.00

Incredible Hulk #163 VF+ $12.00

Incredible Hulk #166 VF $9.00

Incredible Hulk #169 VF+ $12.00

Incredible Hulk #195 VF $5.00

Incredible Hulk #200 VF+ $17.00

Incredible Hulk #211 VF/NM $5.00

Incredible Hulk #217 VF/NM $5.00 Mark Jewelers Insert

Incredible Hulk #218 VF/NM $5.00

Incredible Hulk #228 VF+ $3.00

Kull The Conqueror #3 VF+ $13.00

Logan's Run #3 VF+ $4.00

Logan's Run #5 VF+ $4.00

Machine Man #19 VF $8.00

Man From Atlantis #2 VF+ $2.00

Man-Thing #1 VF+ $40.00

Marvel Adventure #1 VF $5.00

Marvel Feature #3 VF+ $45.00 National Diamond Sales insert

Marvel Premiere #3 VF- $25.00

Marvel Premiere #16 VF+ $22.00

Marvel Premiere #18 VF+ $15.00

Marvel Premiere #20 VF+ $15.00

Marvel Premiere #25 VF+ $22.00

Marvel Premiere #35 VF/NM $3.00

Marvel Premiere #41 NM- $4.00

Marvel Premiere #50 NM- $15.00

Marvel Spotlight #12 VF/NM $35.00 Alka-Seltzer Insert

Marvel Spotlight #17 NM- $12.00

Marvel Super Action #1 VF/NM $10.00

Marvel Super-Heroes #1 VF+ $90.00

Marvel Two-In-One #5 VF $10.00

Marvel Two-In-One #6 VF+ $13.00

Marvel Two-In-One #9 NM- $14.00

Power Man Annual #1 VF+ $10.00

Power Record Comics PR10 VF $30.00

Shanna The She-Devil #1 VF+ $22.00

Special Marvel Edition #15 VF $45.00

Spectacular Spider-Man #4 VF+ $10.00

Spider-Man - Aim Toothpaste Giveaway (1980) nn VF $9.00

Spider-Man & The Hulk (Promo - '81) nn VF+ $15.00

Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends #1 VF $2.00

Spider-Man And The Hulk - Sanger Harris (1981) nn VF/NM $16.00

Spider-Man And The Hulk - Sanger Harris (1982) nn VF/NM $16.00

Spider-Man And The Hulk Special Edition - Chicago Tribune (1980) nn VF+ $12.00

Spider-Man Vs The Hulk (Promo - '79) nn VF $12.00

Spidey Super Stories #1 VF+ $30.00

Strange Tales #138 VF+ $42.00

Strange Tales #143 VF+ $40.00

Strange Tales #145 VF+ $40.00

Strange Tales #151 FN/VF $32.00

Strange Tales #152 VF $32.00

Strange Tales #157 VF/NM $55.00

Strange Tales #162 VF/NM $55.00

Strange Tales #166 VF $30.00

Strange Tales #167 VF- $50.00

Sub-Mariner #7 VF+ $32.00

Sub-Mariner #32 VF $12.00

Supernatural Thrillers #4 NM- $18.00

Tales To Astonish #53 VF $80.00

Tales To Astonish #94 VF $32.00

Thor #173 VF $22.00

Thor #213 VF+ $10.00

Thor #220 VF+ $10.00

Thor #239 VF $5.00

Tomb Of Dracula #29 VF/NM $18.00

Warlock #1 VF+ $45.00

Warlock #9 VF/NM $24.00

Warlock #10 VF+ $22.00

Werewolf By Night #8 VF/NM $25.00

What If…? #12 VF+ $4.00

What If…? #13 VF $4.00

What If…? #15 FN $2.00

X-Men #40 VF $65.00

X-Men #45 VF+ $75.00

X-Men #49 VF $55.00

X-Men #55 VF $65.00

X-Men #57 VF $60.00

X-Men #61 VF+ $75.00

X-Men #71 FN+ $20.00

X-Men #72 FN+ $20.00

X-Men #86 VF+ $50.00

X-Men #87 VF/NM $60.00

X-Men #89 VF/NM $60.00

X-Men #106 VF/NM $48.00

X-Men #108 VF+ $40.00

X-Men #127 VF/NM $25.00

[awe4one]

Does that mean most of the insert comics are exhausted?

 

Jim

[Crows]

Flash #226 VF+ $20.00

Starfire #5 NM $5.00

[Flaming_Telepath]

Does that mean most of the insert comics are exhausted?

 

Jim

 

Not necessarily...it does mean that we won't be getting many more runs of 20-30 books from one title, but there IS still Bronze in there and I anticipate there'll be the same percentage with inserts.

[Flaming_Telepath]

Flash #226 VF+ $20.00

Starfire #5 NM $5.00

 

 

[evilsly]

oh what the ....

 

I'm weak

 

the 5 NM- hulks in bold

[evilsly]

I can't count, there's 6

 

but still

 

 

Incredible Hulk #173 NM- $22.00

Incredible Hulk #190 NM- $12.00

Incredible Hulk #193 NM- $12.00

Incredible Hulk #199 NM- $12.00

Incredible Hulk #210 NM- $6.00

Incredible Hulk #225 NM- $5.00

 

[Flaming_Telepath]

I can't count, there's 6

 

but still

 

 

Incredible Hulk #173 NM- $22.00

Incredible Hulk #190 NM- $12.00

Incredible Hulk #193 NM- $12.00

Incredible Hulk #199 NM- $12.00

Incredible Hulk #210 NM- $6.00

Incredible Hulk #225 NM- $5.00

 

So, you'll understand when I charge you too much, then....

 

Cheers, matey...the pile is started.

[topofthetotem]

When are you sending out invoices? I'd like to pay.

Lawrence

[MutantKeys]

Buy the X-Men

[topofthetotem]

Buy the X-Men

X-men are for snot nose babies that smell funny and have dirty knees.

[MutantKeys]

[Pirate]

Buy the X-Men

X-men are for snot nose babies that smell funny and have dirty knees.

[worldsbestcomics]

Buy the X-Men

X-men are for snot nose babies that smell funny and have dirty knees.

 

X-Men 141

 

And, what the heck Marvel Spotlight 16

[Flaming_Telepath]

Buy the X-Men

X-men are for snot nose babies that smell funny and have dirty knees.

 

X-Men 141

 

And, what the heck Marvel Spotlight 16

 

To quote Rutger Hauer...'That's the spirit.'

[Flaming_Telepath]

Atom #17

FN/VF (7.0)

$30

 

 

[Flaming_Telepath]

Atom #20

FN/VF (7.0)

$30

 

 

[Flaming_Telepath]

Green Lantern #59

VF+ (8.5)

$135

 

 

 

SOLD!!!

 

 

[Flaming_Telepath]

Showcase #59

FN- (5.5)

$30