Bragging rights - your best deal of late?

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:09 pm

JustCallMeAric wrote:http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... 935&sr=8-1

Was there one listed there and you bought it?

JustCallMeAric · Post by **JustCallMeAric** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:15 pm

Brother J wrote:
JustCallMeAric wrote:http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... 935&sr=8-1
Was there one listed there and you bought it?

My bad,

I didnt think about it removing the price. I got it for $23 shipped.

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:16 pm

JustCallMeAric wrote:
Brother J wrote:
JustCallMeAric wrote:http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... 935&sr=8-1
Was there one listed there and you bought it?
My bad, I didnt think about it removing the price. I got it for $23 shipped.

good deal!

Crow331 · Post by **Crow331** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:04 pm

I picked up Shadowman #2, 3 ... Unity 0 ... Valiant Reader 1 .... XO Manowar 3, 4 and Solar #57 out of the $1 box at my local monthly comic book convention. Good deals I thought ... all NM

Also, not Valiant related, but I came across the original painting to this paperback cover from early 1970. The guy didn't know where it was from and sold it to me for $120 .... I came home did some searching around and figured out where it came from!

Oh and I also met Adrienne Barbeau and got her to sign a japanese program from the movie THE FOG

which I had John Carpenter sign 2 years ago at San Diego Comicon

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:07 pm

Cool! What is the artist's name?

-slym

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:18 pm

Crow331 wrote:Adrienne Barbeau

Ooooh. Set phasers to stunning.

The real voice of the Catwoman and the better (albeit one-time) Senator Cretak.

The Spider · Post by **The Spider** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:56 pm

Crow331 wrote:I picked up Shadowman #2, 3 ... Unity 0 ... Valiant Reader 1 .... XO Manowar 3, 4 and Solar #57 out of the $1 box at my local monthly comic book convention. Good deals I thought ... all NM

Also, not Valiant related, but I came across the original painting to this paperback cover from early 1970. The guy didn't know where it was from and sold it to me for $120 .... I came home did some searching around and figured out where it came from!

Oh and I also met Adrienne Barbeau and got her to sign a japanese program from the movie THE FOG which I had John Carpenter sign 2 years ago at San Diego Comicon

This was at the Shrine in Los Angeles, right? I really wanted to go but was too busy today.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:06 pm

The Spider wrote:
Crow331 wrote:I picked up Shadowman #2, 3 ... Unity 0 ... Valiant Reader 1 .... XO Manowar 3, 4 and Solar #57 out of the $1 box at my local monthly comic book convention. Good deals I thought ... all NM

Also, not Valiant related, but I came across the original painting to this paperback cover from early 1970. The guy didn't know where it was from and sold it to me for $120 .... I came home did some searching around and figured out where it came from!

Oh and I also met Adrienne Barbeau and got her to sign a japanese program from the movie THE FOG which I had John Carpenter sign 2 years ago at San Diego Comicon

This was at the Shrine in Los Angeles, right? I really wanted to go but was too busy today.

I've never gone to the Shrine show....... is it worth it? Good deals?

magnusr · Post by **magnusr** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:01 am

Crow331 wrote:I came across the original painting to this paperback cover from early 1970.

Way cool!

/Magnus

The Spider · Post by **The Spider** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:16 am

Elveen wrote:
The Spider wrote:
Crow331 wrote:I picked up Shadowman #2, 3 ... Unity 0 ... Valiant Reader 1 .... XO Manowar 3, 4 and Solar #57 out of the $1 box at my local monthly comic book convention. Good deals I thought ... all NM

Also, not Valiant related, but I came across the original painting to this paperback cover from early 1970. The guy didn't know where it was from and sold it to me for $120 .... I came home did some searching around and figured out where it came from!

Oh and I also met Adrienne Barbeau and got her to sign a japanese program from the movie THE FOG which I had John Carpenter sign 2 years ago at San Diego Comicon

This was at the Shrine in Los Angeles, right? I really wanted to go but was too busy today.
I've never gone to the Shrine show....... is it worth it? Good deals?

I went there a few times; occasionally there was some good stuff but I dunno about currently since I haven't been there in a while. First time I went there was in early 2003, and I found one of the Unity Diamond TPBs there for $10. I think I also got Quantum and Woody Magnum Force there, too.

But I dunno about now; I'd imagine with all the talk about Valiant there'd be less bargains to go around.

Crow331 · Post by **Crow331** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:14 am

The good thing about the Shrine is it's not the San Diego Comicon. There's guys there who have stuff in their $1 boxes that they have no idea if stuff has become worth something again because they have no idea what's in the boxes! Everything is just $1 and nothing is in order so be prepared to literally go through tons of boxes. I was hoping for more Valiant but I thought I got a decent stash. I think these guys have the same stuff month after month and just hope someone comes in wanting it. I probably wouldn't go back looking for Valiant stuff again for another year. There are definitely deals to be had though if you are looking for other stuff. Everyone has $1 boxes.

Here is a pic of the painting. The artist's name is COPELAND (last name?) but that's all the info I have. Conflicting info online as to when this cover was actually made. The original story was published in 1957 with a different cover. Then it was re-issued in the 70's (either '71 or '78 from what I can tell) with a new cover, which is the one I bought. Anyways, I dig it. I wish I could find out more about the artist though

I found the paperback for sale on Amazon for $1 so I'm hoping to get more info when it arrives. If anyone finds out anything, let me know. Thanks!

Crow331 · Post by **Crow331** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:15 am

Chiclo wrote:
Crow331 wrote:Adrienne Barbeau
Ooooh. Set phasers to stunning.

The real voice of the Catwoman and the better (albeit one-time) Senator Cretak.

Yeah Adrienne is still holding it together pretty well I thought. She was super nice.

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:55 am

Crow331 wrote:

That is a gorgeous piece for $120. Even I would have bought that and I am a notorious cheapskate.

Crow331 · Post by **Crow331** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:26 am

Thanks guys. It's pretty nice

I talked him down from $150

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:53 am

Brother J wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
That is a gorgeous piece for $120. Even I would have bought that and I am a notorious cheapskate.

I agree . . it looks great .. what is the size of the painting ?

I won this bust on ebay recently and was pretty happy about it . . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=004

It is a Sam Kieth inspired Venom bust . . I have been wanting this for a long time and finally got one for a great price . . .

Crow331 · Post by **Crow331** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:15 pm

14.5" x 20"

That's a cool bust siren. I dig it. I've seen that one before. Love Sam Keith's The Maxx, I have that statue

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:04 pm

siren3-4 wrote:
Brother J wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
That is a gorgeous piece for $120. Even I would have bought that and I am a notorious cheapskate.
I agree . . it looks great .. what is the size of the painting ?

I won this bust on ebay recently and was pretty happy about it . . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=004

It is a Sam Kieth inspired Venom bust . . I have been wanting this for a long time and finally got one for a great price . . .

Keith, eh? Loved some of his early work. Didn't like his Aliens-Earth War stuff. Cool statue.

MoonChild · Post by **MoonChild** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:04 pm

I like that painting

MoonChild · Post by **MoonChild** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:28 am

The Quantum & Wood's Came in! I went from 0 copies too all 4 in one shot!
Beautiful copies for a really good price. mes verry happy

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:38 am

Nice Q&W bits dude.

I missed out on a few batches of recent still only own the first TPB, but have two copies. That was may bad thinking i was getting one i didnt own DUH !!

I think i just picked up an Armorines VVSS for $7.50 but not sure yet.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:39 am

Nice score Moon.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:00 am

very sweet q & w pickup

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:37 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0286848082

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0088640211

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0287126096

Yes, the Unity #0 that arrived was a Red, the Bloodshot #0 was a VVSS and the Armorines #0 was the "stand alone" version.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:22 pm

Very nice snags, Bro J.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:27 pm

Nice! Those are good finds, Bro J.