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Post by impulse on Jul 13, 2015 10:58:54 GMT -5
All, Thanks for the info on MHC! Last night was bittersweet for me and my wife, as we took our older daughter to a week-long overnight camp for the first time. While we are so happy at the wonderful young lady she is becoming, it's sad because she's not our "little girl" any more. Every month, it seems, she's getting more independent and needing us less and less to do the things that we used to, and while as a parent you are glad your child is growing up, you miss making them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or reading to them at bedtime. My daughter and I have a special closeness because of her love of comic books, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and all the other things that her mother just doesn't get into, but I know that eventually those will probably be replaced by other interests, friends and dating, which will be hard; I'll miss having her put her little head on my chest while we watch a new episode of Doctor Who, so I just enjoy it now while I can. We still have her younger sister, but she's already talking about doing at least a two-night camp next summer (she's only doing a one-night later this month) and she really wants to do the week-long when she gets to the appropriate age. Again, wonderful things, but with her it will be tougher, because that's the end of our having "kids" and the start of moving into the next phase of our lives. Ack! Right in my heart. My first daughter is only 8 months old, and I already worry about getting to that stage. I love her, and even while I'm exhausted and wanting a break, I know she is going to break my heart one day. Sheesh, I shouldn't worry so much. It's going to be a fun ride, but it's amazing the emotional journey we willingly (oftentimes, anyway) sign ourselves up for. |
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Jul 13, 2015 12:18:56 GMT -5
I just discovered this myself. It's been out for a while so some of yall might already have seen it. But it's an animated short of The Pro. |
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Post by Rob Allen on Jul 13, 2015 13:28:31 GMT -5
Here's an upcoming Kickstarter that might be of interest to anyone who likes sex:
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Our Sex Stories are Getting Even More Graphic...
You may have already heard the news. We've been teasing it at the live show and on our social media for months: The Mystery Box Show is going to be a COMIC BOOK!
And we need your help to make it a reality.
On August 1st, we are launching a Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund the first issue of our comic. It's a natural fit: the medium of comics allows us to explore a storyteller's emotions and experiences from a new perspective and reach a wider audience with the stories that have touched so many of you at our live shows.
As you probably know, a big key to Kickstarter success is letting as many people know about it as possible. As our August launch approaches, we would adore any way you could help spread the word about the campaign. Tweet about us, Facebook about us, e-mail your friends, family, and strangers to let them know this book is going to be something exciting, new, and necessary!
What's the big idea?
You're probably wondering about our intentions for the book. Some more juicy details, right? Who is involved? What's the big idea?
Here are some notes to get your whistle whetted:
This comic book will be an adaptation of the stories told live at the Mystery Box Show in Portland, OR.
Each issue will feature two stories, each written and drawn by a different team of creators. We'll explore many different graphic styles, each lending their own unique sensibility to the story they tell.
Our first issue will feature work from writer Douglas Wolk (Judge Dredd: Mega City 2) and artist Mark Dos Santos (Imperial)!
The goal of the Kickstarter is not only to produce our first comic, but to be well on our way towards producing these books as a series! That means more stories and more sex-positivity being released into the world.
We'll be sending out more information as we get closer and closer to our launch date, folks. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter feeds, and this very newsletter for all of the pertinent information.
We welcome any questions (or suggestions on promotion!) you have about the Mystery Box Show Kickstarter Comic Book Project, or The Mystery Box Show in general. You can always e-mail us at mysterybox@mysteryboxshow.com to get in touch.
We truly love all of our fans and supporters. Thank you again for being such an awesome part of our family.
We're looking forward to seeing this dream become a long-awaited reality!
Sincerely,
Eric and Reba
and the entire Mystery Box Show team
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2015 19:24:32 GMT -5
Got a new monitor but unfortunately need an adapter to connect it, an no one in town has one in stock. Ordered on via amazon, just waiting for delivery now. Using my wife's laptop to check in periodically until then.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2015 22:19:30 GMT -5
So the auction for that first appearance of Conan in Weird Tales (Dec '32 issue) I mentioned a few days ago ended earlier tonight. A 2.0 copy with spine split, it's final sale price was $798.88---I'd hate to see what a NM copy would go for. Definitely one holy grail I won't be getting unless I stumble on something by pure luck.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jul 13, 2015 22:34:17 GMT -5
So the auction for that first appearance of Conan in Weird Tales (Dec '32 issue) I mentioned a few days ago ended earlier tonight. A 2.0 copy with spine split, it's final sale price was $798.88---I'd hate to see what a NM copy would go for. Definitely one holy grail I won't be getting unless I stumble on something by pure luck. -M A near mint copy of pretty much any pulp is going to be rare as hen's teeth. Most of them weren't anywhere near near mint when they hit the newsstand. They were built to decompose almost from their moment of printing. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2015 22:43:02 GMT -5
So the auction for that first appearance of Conan in Weird Tales (Dec '32 issue) I mentioned a few days ago ended earlier tonight. A 2.0 copy with spine split, it's final sale price was $798.88---I'd hate to see what a NM copy would go for. Definitely one holy grail I won't be getting unless I stumble on something by pure luck. -M A near mint copy of pretty much any pulp is going to be rare as hen's teeth. Most of them weren't anywhere near near mint when they hit the newsstand. They were built to decompose almost from their moment of printing. Yeah, I know. Even the one original Howard story I have in pulp form (God in the Bowl) is from the 1950s (Space Stories) and is roughed up a bit, the 60s pulps I have featuring Lieber's Fafhrd stories are a little better but still beat up just from age and natural decomposition. One of these years I need to actually go to the big Pulp Con they have every summer in Columbus ( I always resist as admission prices more resemble a Wizard World than the cons I normally attend) just to see what the pricing structure in on some of this stuff if I intend to pursue acquiring any, just so I can be a more informed buyer. -M edit I guess I am just surprised how much in went because other Weird Tales issues from the era that have Lovecraft original stories in them and Bloch stories in the same general shape that I have seen for sale (not auction but listings on mycomicshop)are $40-$50 books, I expected the first Conan to be higher, just surprised how much higher it went for in that shape, and was just bitterly musing how much a higher grade copy would command. |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jul 13, 2015 23:14:10 GMT -5
A near mint copy of pretty much any pulp is going to be rare as hen's teeth. Most of them weren't anywhere near near mint when they hit the newsstand. They were built to decompose almost from their moment of printing. Yeah, I know. Even the one original Howard story I have in pulp form (God in the Bowl) is from the 1950s (Space Stories) and is roughed up a bit, the 60s pulps I have featuring Lieber's Fafhrd stories are a little better but still beat up just from age and natural decomposition. One of these years I need to actually go to the big Pulp Con they have every summer in Columbus ( I always resist as admission prices more resemble a Wizard World than the cons I normally attend) just to see what the pricing structure in on some of this stuff if I intend to pursue acquiring any, just so I can be a more informed buyer. -M edit I guess I am just surprised how much in went because other Weird Tales issues from the era that have Lovecraft original stories in them and Bloch stories in the same general shape that I have seen for sale (not auction but listings on mycomicshop)are $40-$50 books, I expected the first Conan to be higher, just surprised how much higher it went for in that shape, and was just bitterly musing how much a higher grade copy would command. The digests from the 50s and 60s are still way better, in general, than the pulps from the 20s-40s. They used the absolute worst paper that was available and the binding was absolutely horrific. They really were awful from the second they left the press. |
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Post by berkley on Jul 14, 2015 0:59:35 GMT -5
I'd love it if someone reprinted the old Weird Tales with all the illustrations and everything. I'm not a collector in the sense of wanting an original copy or anything, a facsimile would do for me.
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Post by dupersuper on Jul 14, 2015 7:50:30 GMT -5
I just found what was left of my copy of Superman 400: it had fallen behind the wood stove downstairs and got covered in soot and water. It's kaput (I'm not into comic grading or anything: it's an unreadable black rectangle).  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2015 9:04:44 GMT -5
terence1965 - Became our 300th Member and we reached a milestone here in Classic Comic Forum! ... Yeah! 
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jul 14, 2015 9:42:13 GMT -5
I just found what was left of my copy of Superman 400: it had fallen behind the wood stove downstairs and got covered in soot and water. It's kaput (I'm not into comic grading or anything: it's an unreadable black rectangle). On Ebay that would be considered Very Good condition.  |
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jul 14, 2015 9:42:42 GMT -5
They're back!!  |
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Post by Prince Hal on Jul 14, 2015 11:19:16 GMT -5
All, Thanks for the info on MHC! Last night was bittersweet for me and my wife, as we took our older daughter to a week-long overnight camp for the first time. While we are so happy at the wonderful young lady she is becoming, it's sad because she's not our "little girl" any more. Every month, it seems, she's getting more independent and needing us less and less to do the things that we used to, and while as a parent you are glad your child is growing up, you miss making them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or reading to them at bedtime. My daughter and I have a special closeness because of her love of comic books, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and all the other things that her mother just doesn't get into, but I know that eventually those will probably be replaced by other interests, friends and dating, which will be hard; I'll miss having her put her little head on my chest while we watch a new episode of Doctor Who, so I just enjoy it now while I can. We still have her younger sister, but she's already talking about doing at least a two-night camp next summer (she's only doing a one-night later this month) and she really wants to do the week-long when she gets to the appropriate age. Again, wonderful things, but with her it will be tougher, because that's the end of our having "kids" and the start of moving into the next phase of our lives. Ack! Right in my heart. My first daughter is only 8 months old, and I already worry about getting to that stage. I love her, and even while I'm exhausted and wanting a break, I know she is going to break my heart one day. Sheesh, I shouldn't worry so much. It's going to be a fun ride, but it's amazing the emotional journey we willingly (oftentimes, anyway) sign ourselves up for. Now, don't assume she'll break your heart. Grow older, not need you as she does now, but I hope all of that isn't what you mean by breaking your heart. As you revel now in the joy of the changes you see in her very day, so you'll also revel in the joy of watching her grow up and carve out a life of her own. Just keep reminding yourself that these early years are precious, and that they are to be treasured and savored. And that they go by so fast... so very fast. |
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Post by Rob Allen on Jul 14, 2015 11:37:19 GMT -5
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Last night was bittersweet for me and my wife, as we took our older daughter to a week-long overnight camp for the first time. While we are so happy at the wonderful young lady she is becoming, it's sad because she's not our "little girl" any more. Every month, it seems, she's getting more independent and needing us less and less to do the things that we used to, and while as a parent you are glad your child is growing up, you miss making them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or reading to them at bedtime. My daughter and I have a special closeness because of her love of comic books, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and all the other things that her mother just doesn't get into, but I know that eventually those will probably be replaced by other interests, friends and dating, which will be hard; I'll miss having her put her little head on my chest while we watch a new episode of Doctor Who, so I just enjoy it now while I can. 
