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Post by dbutler69 on Jan 14, 2022 15:57:59 GMT -5
I have the originals and a compilation of the first few In a reprint edition. I have the originals too but I thought the Treasury-Size was cool.... Treasury-Size comics are the best thing ever.
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Post by Crimebuster on Jan 14, 2022 18:18:10 GMT -5
A couple of my bigger purchased came in today, including the one I teased earlier. I know tartanphantom will appreciate these. The fighting women of World War II:
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Post by tartanphantom on Jan 14, 2022 21:25:08 GMT -5
A couple of my bigger purchased came in today, including the one I teased earlier. I know tartanphantom will appreciate these. The fighting women of World War II: Sweet! That Mlle. Marie issue is on my want list too!
Congrats, Crimebuster!
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Post by tartanphantom on Jan 14, 2022 21:52:27 GMT -5
OK, I haven't really posted any new things since Christmas. However, I've been putting it off because I've got a pretty big stack of stuff here.
This particular post is a rather insane, quirky series.
Many of you are familiar with "Chick Tracts", the little illustrated religious pamphlet comics that have been around since the mid '60s, published by Jack T. Chick, a somewhat controversial figure in his own right. They were printed in a format similar to tijuana bibles, but that's where the similarity pretty much ends. Chick Tracts have seen worldwide distribution in many languages, and there are some that were foreign language exclusives, meaning that they were never reprinted in English. Jack Chick himself scripted and drew the first tracts, but additional artists were added later.
I have a rather extensive collection of Chick Tracts, but Chick collectors are a sort of a specialized club-- there are those who are believers in the material, and others who are cynical of the subject material but still recognize their sometimes hilarious and sometimes cringy appeal. There's even a Chick Tract Collectors Club as well as a well-researched book and even a short documentary film.
In addition to the little tract publications, Chick also published a line of full-sized comics under the " The Crusaders" title beginning in the 1970's. Unlike the tracts, the comics were published in full color, but the subject matter was no less controversial and just as heavy-handed in its message.
For Christmas, my son (and comic-collecting partner-in-crime) gave me a full 24-issue mint set of the Crusaders comics.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 22:05:32 GMT -5
OK, I haven't really posted any new things since Christmas. However, I've been putting it off because I've got a pretty big stack of stuff here.
This particular post is a rather insane, quirky series.
Many of you are familiar with "Chick Tracts", the little illustrated religious pamphlet comics that have been around since the mid '60s, published by Jack T. Chick, a somewhat controversial figure in his own right. They were printed in a format similar to tijuana bibles, but that's where the similarity pretty much ends. Chick Tracts have seen worldwide distribution in many languages, and there are some that were foreign language exclusives, meaning that they were never reprinted in English. Jack Chick himself scripted and drew the first tracts, but additional artists were added later. I have a rather extensive collection of Chick Tracts, but Chick collectors are a sort of a specialized club-- there are those who are believers in the material, and others who are cynical of the subject material but still recognize their sometimes hilarious and sometimes cringy appeal. There's even a Chick Tract Collectors Club as well as a well-researched book and even a short documentary film. In addition to the little tract publications, Chick also published a line of full-sized comics under the " The Crusaders" title beginning in the 1970's. Unlike the tracts, the comics were published in full color, but the subject matter was no less controversial and just as heavy-handed in its message. For Christmas, my son (and comic-collecting partner-in-crime) gave me a full 24-issue mint set of the Crusaders comics.
As a D&D player in the 80s, I became more than familiar with Chick Tracts, but the Crusader comics are new to me. Nice little collection there. They look intriguing. -M
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Post by tartanphantom on Jan 14, 2022 22:30:07 GMT -5
OK, I haven't really posted any new things since Christmas. However, I've been putting it off because I've got a pretty big stack of stuff here.
This particular post is a rather insane, quirky series.
Many of you are familiar with "Chick Tracts", the little illustrated religious pamphlet comics that have been around since the mid '60s, published by Jack T. Chick, a somewhat controversial figure in his own right. They were printed in a format similar to tijuana bibles, but that's where the similarity pretty much ends. Chick Tracts have seen worldwide distribution in many languages, and there are some that were foreign language exclusives, meaning that they were never reprinted in English. Jack Chick himself scripted and drew the first tracts, but additional artists were added later. I have a rather extensive collection of Chick Tracts, but Chick collectors are a sort of a specialized club-- there are those who are believers in the material, and others who are cynical of the subject material but still recognize their sometimes hilarious and sometimes cringy appeal. There's even a Chick Tract Collectors Club as well as a well-researched book and even a short documentary film. In addition to the little tract publications, Chick also published a line of full-sized comics under the " The Crusaders" title beginning in the 1970's. Unlike the tracts, the comics were published in full color, but the subject matter was no less controversial and just as heavy-handed in its message. For Christmas, my son (and comic-collecting partner-in-crime) gave me a full 24-issue mint set of the Crusaders comics.
As a D&D player in the 80s, I became more than familiar with Chick Tracts, but the Crusader comics are new to me. Nice little collection there. They look intriguing. -M
Then you'll certainly appreciate one of the gems of my Chick Tract collection-- an original and very minty-ish copy of "Dark Dungeons".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 22:30:55 GMT -5
OK, I haven't really posted any new things since Christmas. However, I've been putting it off because I've got a pretty big stack of stuff here.
This particular post is a rather insane, quirky series.
Many of you are familiar with "Chick Tracts", the little illustrated religious pamphlet comics that have been around since the mid '60s, published by Jack T. Chick, a somewhat controversial figure in his own right. They were printed in a format similar to tijuana bibles, but that's where the similarity pretty much ends. Chick Tracts have seen worldwide distribution in many languages, and there are some that were foreign language exclusives, meaning that they were never reprinted in English. Jack Chick himself scripted and drew the first tracts, but additional artists were added later.
I have a rather extensive collection of Chick Tracts, but Chick collectors are a sort of a specialized club-- there are those who are believers in the material, and others who are cynical of the subject material but still recognize their sometimes hilarious and sometimes cringy appeal. There's even a Chick Tract Collectors Club as well as a well-researched book and even a short documentary film.
In addition to the little tract publications, Chick also published a line of full-sized comics under the " The Crusaders" title beginning in the 1970's. Unlike the tracts, the comics were published in full color, but the subject matter was no less controversial and just as heavy-handed in its message.
For Christmas, my son (and comic-collecting partner-in-crime) gave me a full 24-issue mint set of the Crusaders comics.
I have some of these....I wish Chick would do a Hardcover? Surely they'd sell a tonne of them in the Christian bookstores.
I was reading Spellbound recently and was wondering if any other comic ever went into more detail on Witchcraft than that book did.
Are they first prints? I've come across books with 39c, 49c and either 59c or 69c on the cover and I think there was a 2003 press as well. Also, thanks for posting pics of all 24, I didn't know about 4 of them.
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Post by tartanphantom on Jan 14, 2022 23:29:12 GMT -5
Next up, I have to give props to some fellow CCF members who were quite kind to me.
Through conversations, interviews and a series of comic deals, Crimebuster has come recognize some of the books I am always on the lookout for. Also, our collecting interests do overlap quite a bit. In fact, if you made a venn diagram of our collecting interests, it would look something like this:
But that's not all-encompassing, just a general representation.
That being said, while Crimebuster was recently on a multi-store book hunt, he was kind enough to remember a few of the things that I have been hunting. After conferring with me, he purchased them on my behalf. I happily reimbursed him and also purchased a couple of other books he was offering for sale. Soon, they were on their way to Tennessee.
First, he hunted down a copy of Weird War Tales #93 (first app. Creature Commandos), and also DC Super-Giant #S-19, putting me one book closer to completing each of those runs. Then, I also purchased the early Betty and Veronica issue, and a gorgeous copy of Ka-Zar #1, which he was about to put up for sale.
As if that weren't enough, he also included a very generous AOK-- three books he knew that I wanted. All-American Men of War #90, Punchy & the Black Crow #10, and last but not least, Lobsterman #1, a small press indy title from the early '90s, published in Maine, and never seen in my neck of the woods.
As if that weren't enough, I got a text this past Sunday morning before the zoom call from our own Icctrombone , saying that he was at a comics show in New Jersey, and asked if there was anything in particular I was looking for. I told him a few things, in particular a copy of Where Monsters Dwell #38, the last issue in the series-- which was the ONLY issue I needed to complete the title run-- I have been looking for a copy of that book for over 2 years now.
About 30 minutes later I get another text from him with a picture of said book in hand, and I practically flipped! George bought it and shipped it straight to me, but refused reimbursement, and for that I commend him with another AOK award.
I just want to say "THANK YOU" again to both Crimebuster and Icctrombone, for your thoughtfulness and generosity. It's folks like you that help to make this a strong, close-knit community of "funnybook" buffs.
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Post by tartanphantom on Jan 14, 2022 23:32:15 GMT -5
I have some of these....I wish Chick would do a Hardcover? Surely they'd sell a tonne of them in the Christian bookstores. I was reading Spellbound recently and was wondering if any other comic ever went into more detail on Witchcraft than that book did. Are they first prints? I've come across books with 39c, 49c and either 59c or 69c on the cover and I think there was a 2003 press as well. Also, thanks for posting pics of all 24, I didn't know about 4 of them.
These are the 2003 editions with no pricing on the cover. I do have some of the older priced issues as well, but nowhere near a complete set. And yes, you are correct-- there are several price variants over the years.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2022 0:03:18 GMT -5
Couldn't resist the Deluxe Hardcover to this set...
FAQ: Why do you need a HC when you already own the originals and Treasury-Sized reprints? Ans. So I can read it again, D-UH
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Post by Crimebuster on Jan 15, 2022 1:27:49 GMT -5
I love the graphics, Rob! We need more Venn diagrams around here!
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Post by tartanphantom on Jan 15, 2022 1:51:53 GMT -5
I love the graphics, Rob! We need more Venn diagrams around here!
I first discovered Venn diagrams in 1971 the 3rd grade. My elementary school in NJ was still teaching "new math" curriculum, and Venn diagrams were part and parcel to that approach to teaching sets, subsets, complements, intersections and unions, etc.
I was fascinated by them as a child, and still use them occasionally.
Much more visually exciting than an Excel pivot table.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2022 14:33:54 GMT -5
I first discovered Venn diagrams in 1971 the 3rd grade. My elementary school in NJ was still teaching "new math" curriculum, and Venn diagrams were part and parcel to that approach to teaching sets, subsets, complements, intersections and unions, etc.
I was fascinated by them as a child, and still use them occasionally.
Much more visually exciting than an Excel pivot table.
There's a bit of Venn Diagram (trying not to say VD) fun to be had with Marvel DC crossovers. This is the British variant of the Spidey Supes team-up from 1981....really hard to get in high grade. This one just needs a bit of a press but has no other flaws. Was really happy to get it but the colour scheme (green) on the cover is awful....
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Post by Icctrombone on Jan 15, 2022 15:54:58 GMT -5
I love the graphics, Rob! We need more Venn diagrams around here!
I first discovered Venn diagrams in 1971 the 3rd grade. My elementary school in NJ was still teaching "new math" curriculum, and Venn diagrams were part and parcel to that approach to teaching sets, subsets, complements, intersections and unions, etc.
I was fascinated by them as a child, and still use them occasionally.
Much more visually exciting than an Excel pivot table.
This is truly edjutainment
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Post by Crimebuster on Jan 15, 2022 19:59:40 GMT -5
My big collection downsizing/overhaul is almost done.
I have one more book I am downgrading as part of this. I just spent $875 on a lower grade copy of one of my key books, so now I just need to sell the overcopy. I'm trying to go completely cost neutral with my collection going forward; this $875 was money I got from selling stuff on ebay, so right now I am even, meaning the money from selling this overcopy will be my money pool for future purchases going forward.
Once I get the new, lower grade copy in, I'll share it here.
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