I'm typically pretty guarded with my collecting goals, but I'll tell ya, my goals (for all comic eras) right now are focused (almost) entirely on books that feature a damsel in distress on the cover with the hero attempting to save her.
This would narrow it down to about a quarter of all Golden Age Superhero books
Agreed. I've got a certain look I look for, I just haven't figured out exactly what that is yet. I do know that I want to learn more about why the damsel in distress look went out of style.
I'm typically pretty guarded with my collecting goals, but I'll tell ya, my goals (for all comic eras) right now are focused (almost) entirely on books that feature a damsel in distress on the cover with the hero attempting to save her.
This would narrow it down to about a quarter of all Golden Age Superhero books
Agreed. I've got a certain look I look for, I just haven't figured out exactly what that is yet. I do know that I want to learn more about why the damsel in distress look went out of style.
.....that's simple. Feminism in the 60's made that theme questionable and many young ladies were customers then and the number was continuing to grow. GOD BLESS...
I'm sure you'll find lots to tickle your fancy, but you really can't go wrong with Fiction House GGA covers (Fight, Rangers, Wings) ... the damsel-in-distress theme marries with over-the-top WWII imagery for some really striking covers.
#5634403 - 04/27/1207:06 PMRe: Where to learn about GA?
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I'll add to the thanks for all the information in this thread. I pretty much know where I will focus my GA efforts as I tiptoe into the market, but having a full sense of it is very helpful. Kudos to the kindness of the Gold Forum.
Okay, so a little over two years ago, I came around here looking to bust my GA comic book cherry. I remember getting some good advice and being excited about the prospect of buying some books actually printed before I was born.
Everything was so new to me that I was gun shy about actually buying anything, worried about not getting the grade I wanted, or overpaying, or whatever. Time went on and I had a son, and while I still enjoy comics, I've had less time to try new things and have focused on what I'm comfortable with.
Anyway, on a whim, I recently picked up Jungle Comics 132 and 147, along with GI Joe 35, the oldest books I've ever purchased. I have no idea if I overpaid, but at this point, I sort of don't care. I needed to dive in and start collecting instead of beating around the bush so dang much.
Now I'm hooked. But I don't want to buy only those books that fit my collecting niche. I want to round out my collection with knowledge. I want to learn more about the companies, the artists, etc., and I want to get a better understanding on what to expect as far as conditions go with various series and values so I can find the right use of my money (fewer higher grade comics vs. more lower grades).
Which brings me to my question...I know this place is a wealth of information, but man oh man, there are tons of threads to wade through. It's overwhelming to see all of this knowledge. Are there any places online you'd recommend I start going to? Some place to familiarize myself with this era of comics? I just don't want to start new threads every time I have a new question or want to learn something, because I'd be starting a lot of threads, and the last thing I want to do is show my ignorance and wear out any welcome I might still get.
This might have taken me a lot longer than expected, but I'm excited to finally be here.
Oh no, Mr. OCD needs another shiny thing to chase. This can't be good.
Okay, so a little over two years ago, I came around here looking to bust my GA comic book cherry. I remember getting some good advice and being excited about the prospect of buying some books actually printed before I was born.
Everything was so new to me that I was gun shy about actually buying anything, worried about not getting the grade I wanted, or overpaying, or whatever. Time went on and I had a son, and while I still enjoy comics, I've had less time to try new things and have focused on what I'm comfortable with.
Anyway, on a whim, I recently picked up Jungle Comics 132 and 147, along with GI Joe 35, the oldest books I've ever purchased. I have no idea if I overpaid, but at this point, I sort of don't care. I needed to dive in and start collecting instead of beating around the bush so dang much.
Now I'm hooked. But I don't want to buy only those books that fit my collecting niche. I want to round out my collection with knowledge. I want to learn more about the companies, the artists, etc., and I want to get a better understanding on what to expect as far as conditions go with various series and values so I can find the right use of my money (fewer higher grade comics vs. more lower grades).
Which brings me to my question...I know this place is a wealth of information, but man oh man, there are tons of threads to wade through. It's overwhelming to see all of this knowledge. Are there any places online you'd recommend I start going to? Some place to familiarize myself with this era of comics? I just don't want to start new threads every time I have a new question or want to learn something, because I'd be starting a lot of threads, and the last thing I want to do is show my ignorance and wear out any welcome I might still get.
This might have taken me a lot longer than expected, but I'm excited to finally be here.
Oh no, Mr. OCD needs another shiny thing to chase. This can't be good.
I'm only OCD when you're around, Roy. I mean, right now, I'm looking at a bookshelf and there's a book that's not in alphabetical order. I'm totally fine with that.
#5635751 - 04/28/1211:25 AMRe: Where to learn about GA?
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Their scarcity index is largely out of date, so I wouldn't buy them for that.
Ach. So, what should I (we, newcomers) do to gain a more balanced view of what’s actually more rare (not just more sought after)? I have seen the threads about the topic here, but I make a proposal: why not resume all the knowledge gathered by collectors/sellers or sellers/collectors (which are probably the best categories to judge) and then re-arrange it into a cohesive list? I’mn thinking of the more relevant titles per publisher, but of course whose actually expert in certain fields (Archie, Disney, 1950s horrors, etc.) could add details by which proceed.
@Jimbo: I wouldn’t simplify like that. The theme is not simply a chivalry thing of times past, so feminism (as most of the ideologic stances of the XX century) may have had good points, but a limited sight.
Their scarcity index is largely out of date, so I wouldn't buy them for that.
Ach. So, what should I (we, newcomers) do to gain a more balanced view of what’s actually more rare (not just more sought after)? I have seen the threads about the topic here, but I make a proposal: why not resume all the knowledge gathered by collectors/sellers or sellers/collectors (which are probably the best categories to judge) and then re-arrange it into a cohesive list? I’mn thinking of the more relevant titles per publisher, but of course whose actually expert in certain fields (Archie, Disney, 1950s horrors, etc.) could add details by which proceed.
@Jimbo: I wouldn’t simplify like that. The theme is not simply a chivalry thing of times past, so feminism (as most of the ideologic stances of the XX century) may have had good points, but a limited sight.
I like your ideas. Like have a EC thread,Spirit thread etc ...
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Their scarcity index is largely out of date, so I wouldn't buy them for that.
Ach. So, what should I (we, newcomers) do to gain a more balanced view of what’s actually more rare (not just more sought after)? I have seen the threads about the topic here, but I make a proposal: why not resume all the knowledge gathered by collectors/sellers or sellers/collectors (which are probably the best categories to judge) and then re-arrange it into a cohesive list? I’mn thinking of the more relevant titles per publisher, but of course whose actually expert in certain fields (Archie, Disney, 1950s horrors, etc.) could add details by which proceed.
@Jimbo: I wouldn’t simplify like that. The theme is not simply a chivalry thing of times past, so feminism (as most of the ideologic stances of the XX century) may have had good points, but a limited sight.
I like your ideas. Like have a EC thread,Spirit thread etc ...
