What are you reading right now?

music_collector · 07-30-2022, 10:28 PM

I just finished Beauties, by James Duthie. It's a collection of hockey related stories. It was a Christmas gift from my wife.

I'm starting Jordan Peterson's Beyond Order now. I'm keeping an open mind. If I can understand what he's saying, I'll consider that a win. Like many professionals who are well versed in their field, I find they tend to ramble on frequently.

Mucha na Dziko · 08-01-2022, 12:22 PM

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I was just thinking the same. Cover designed by V. Guseynov. Are there other illustrations in the book?

No idea, that's one of the Russian editions, I've read the book in polish, and the cover is far worse.

The Batlord · 08-01-2022, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mucha na Dziko

No idea, that's one of the Russian editions, I've read the book in polish, and the cover is far worse.

But what it lacks in polish it makes up for in Polish.

Mucha na Dziko · 08-02-2022, 12:59 PM

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But what it lacks in polish it makes up for in Polish.

At least I could understand it, so I guess you're right

Oh, now I got it

innerspaceboy · 08-20-2022, 04:42 PM

I had a blast attending the Oddities & Curiosities Expo today. Spotted a few local celebrities in the goth and pin-up community and I received many compliments for my Victorian apparel.

I was surprised to score a great find at the show - This is an original full-sized comic book adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein from Classics Illustrated published in 1943. A fun treasure for my library!

Spoiler for Expand for pics of the comic.:

The Batlord · 08-20-2022, 04:55 PM

A straight up Golden Age comic?! Can't be many of those around anymore. Keep that safe and sound or you'll answer to me.

innerspaceboy · 08-20-2022, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

A straight up Golden Age comic?! Can't be many of those around anymore. Keep that safe and sound or you'll answer to me.

I have it in an archival-safe acid-free polypropylene bag and stored vertically.

Thanks!

The Batlord · 08-20-2022, 07:27 PM

If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it? Action Comics #1 going for like half a million sent the comics industry into a speculation death spiral back in the 80s/90s and I'm curious what even niche comics from that era go for.

rubber soul · 08-21-2022, 05:57 AM

A had a few Classics Illustrated comics when I was a kid. Probably reproductions but I still wish I had them now.

innerspaceboy · 08-21-2022, 07:17 AM

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If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it? Action Comics #1 going for like half a million sent the comics industry into a speculation death spiral back in the 80s/90s and I'm curious what even niche comics from that era go for.

I did a little research when I got home from the convention.

A CGC graded 4.0 copy is listed for $100 right now on eBay, and there's an ungraded good condition copy of the same vintage listed for $85.

A few copies have slipped under the radar and sold for significantly less.

I paid $12 for an original golden age comic. I think I made out well.

I've had a few other comic rarities in my hands. I only have ancient digital pics so sorry these are poor quality, but I hit up an antique junk shop and the owner showed me his graded Fantastic Four #1, Spider Man #1, and X-Men #1. In 2015 they were valued at $50,000. Not bad!

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music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	I just finished Beauties, by James Duthie. It's a collection of hockey related stories. It was a Christmas gift from my wife. I'm starting Jordan Peterson's Beyond Order now. I'm keeping an open mind. If I can understand what he's saying, I'll consider that a win. Like many professionals who are well versed in their field, I find they tend to ramble on frequently.