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EMOVIE POSTER 5-21-13 CLOSING AUCTION:

An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded Belgian Movie Poster (measures 14 1/2" x 19 3/4" [37 x 50 cm])

Film Description: As Long As They're Happy, the 1955 (released in the U.S. in 1957) J. Lee Thompson English romantic sex comedy musical ("She's De-lovely! Diana Dors"; "She's Delightful! 'Hey Jeannie' Carson"; "She's Rockin'! 'Hey Jeannie' Carson"; "When Dad Meets Diana Dors --- zowie!"; "A comedy with music"; "Based on the Play by Vernon Sylvaine") starring Jack Buchanan, Janette Scott, Jean Carson, Brenda De Banzie, Susan Stephen, Jerry Wayne, and Diana Dors (billed as "Guest Star Diana Dors")
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Important Added Info: Note that this poster has been trimmed and it now measures 14 1/2" x 19 3/4" [37 x 50 cm]. Also note that this poster was folded at one time but has been laying flat for a long time and will be sent rolled in a tube.

Overall Condition: very good. The poster originally had a blank top that was neatly trimmed off (this is commonly done with Belgian posters, similar to how the blank top is trimmed off of U.S. window cards). There is a tax stamp at right. The poster is otherwise in pretty nice condition and it displays well.

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An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded Belgian Movie Poster (measures 14" x 18 3/4" [36 x 48 cm])

Film Description: Irving Berlin's Blue Skies, the 1946 Stuart Heisler romantic musical comedy ("It's the Nearest Thing to Heaven!"; "Paramount's Melody Masterpiece Featuring All of Irving Berlin's Biggest Hits!"; "Lyrics and Music by Irving Berlin"; "Featuring 32 of Irving Berlin's Greatest Hits Old and New"; "32 Berlin Hits Old and New"; "Paramount's - melody masterpiece featuring all of Irving Berlin's biggest hits!") starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Joan Caulfield, Billy De Wolfe, and Olga San Juan
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Important Added Info: Note that this poster has been trimmed and it now measures 14" x 18 3/4" [36 x 48 cm]. Also note that this poster was folded at one time but has been laying flat for a long time and will be sent rolled in a tube.

Overall Condition: good. The poster originally had a blank top that was neatly trimmed off (this is commonly done with Belgian posters, similar to how the blank top is trimmed off of U.S. window cards). The poster is somewhat discolored. There are several pairs of staple holes scattered throughout with some around the edges torn or enlarged from rough removal and there is a single tape repair on the back of the middle of the right edge.

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EMOVIE POSTER 5-23-13 CLOSING AUCTION:

An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded Insert Movie Poster (measures 14" x 36" [36 x 91 cm])

Film Description: Stanley Kubrick's Lolita, the classic 1962 Stanley Kubrick English/U.S. tale-of-a-middle-aged-man-obsessed-with-a-teenage-girl melodrama ("How did they ever make a movie of Lolita?"; "aged for the movie due to censorship problems!"; "For persons over 18 years of age"; "Screenplay by Vladimir Nabokov based on his novel 'Lolita'"; it is very rare for a writer of a great work of literature to also write the screenplay) starring James Mason (as Professor Humbert Humbert), Shelley Winters (as Charlotte Haze), Peter Sellers ("as Quilty"), Sue Lyon (in the title role; billed as "Introducing Sue Lyon as 'Lolita'"), and Gary Cockrell
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Important Added Info: Note that this poster was folded across the middle at one time but has been laying flat for a long time and will be sent rolled in a tube.

Overall Condition: very good. The poster was hand-folded across the middle and there a partial horizontal fold 6" from the top and 6" from the bottom of the poster (both those are pretty faint). Otherwise, the poster is in pretty nice condition!

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An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded Insert Movie Poster (measures 14" x 36" [36 x 91 cm])

Film Description: Six Bridges To Cross, the 1955 Joseph Pevney Massachusetts crime robbery thriller ("Does this smile hide the secret behind the great $2,500,000 Boston Robbery?"; "Is this the unsolved secret behind the great $2,500,000 Boston robbery? ...the most daring holdup in all the dark history of crime!!"; "A true-to-life parallel to the great $2,500,000 Boston robbery!"; "Excitingly adapted from the Collier's story and Joseph F. Dinneen's best-selling novel 'The Anatomy of a Crime'") starring Tony Curtis, Julie Adams, George Nader, Jay C. Flippen, and Sal Mineo
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Important Added Info: Note that this poster was folded at one time but has been laying flat for a long time and will be sent rolled in a tube.

Overall Condition: good to very good. There are many creases along the folds and tape on the back of small separation in the upper right border.

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EMOVIE POSTER 5-26-13 CLOSING AUCTION:

An Original Vintage Theatrical Tri-Folded Style A One-Sheet Movie Poster (1sh; measures 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm])
Artist: Bob McCall

Film Description: Ice Station Zebra, the 1969 John Sturges Cinerama Cold War Arctic military thriller ("'Ice Station Zebra'... Remember the name, your life may depend on it!"; "An American nuclear sub... A sky full of Russian paratroopers... A race for the secret of Ice Station Zebra!"; "An American nuclear attack-submarine against Russian long-distance bombers. Marine riflemen against crack Soviet paratroopers. A race against time... For the secret of Ice Station Zebra."; "screenplay by Douglas Heyes, screen story by Harry Julian Fink"; "From the novel by Alistair MacLean") starring Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown, Lloyd Nolan, Tony Bill, and Ron Masak.

NOTE: Click on underlined names to see a biography.

Important Added Info: Note that this poster was tri-folded only (which means there is no vertical machine fold) but because it would be more expensive to send flat, it will be sent rolled in a tube.

Overall Condition: very good. There is some discoloration along the foldlines and around the edges of the poster. The poster is otherwise in pretty nice condition.

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An Original Vintage Theatrical Unfolded Single-Sided One-Sheet Movie Poster (1sh; measures 27" x 40" [69 x 102 cm])

Film Description: The Addams Family, the 1991 Barry Sonnenfeld ultimate-dysfunctional family fantasy horror comedy ("Weird is Relative."; "Creepy. Kooky. Spooky. Ooky."; "Written by Caroline Thompson & Larry Wilson"; "Based on the characters created by Charles Addams"; based on the characters from the 1960s TV show adapted from that strip, "The Addams Family") starring Anjelica Huston (as Morticia Addams), Raul Julia (as Gomez Addams), Christopher Lloyd (as Uncle Fester), Christina Ricci (as Wednesday), Jimmy Workman (as Pugsley), and Carel Struycken (as Lurch).

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Important Added Info: Note that this poster measures 27" x 40" [69 x 102 cm].

Overall Condition: very good.

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EMOVIE POSTER JUNE MAJOR AUCTION PREVIEW:

The following is a gallery of 331 images of the items that will be auctioned in Part I of our June 2013 Major Auction (beginning May 26th and ending on June 2nd). Note that there are still around 75 or more linenbacked items that are not in this gallery, but which will be added on either Monday or Tuesday, and then it will contain all of the Part I items! Click on any of the images to see a larger one. Note that the items are NOT pictured in the order in which they will be auctioned.

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HERITAGE MAY 26 ENDING SPORTS AUCTION:

1956 Topps Mickey Mantle #135 BVG VG 3. Mickey Mantle - the name still makes every baseball fan pause in reverence. His cards rank in the upper echelon of every collection in which they appear. His portrait graces the most important and recognizable gum card of the post-war era. Mantle has ingrained himself in our American iconography in such a way that most of us could sketch the card from memory. On the field, he ranks among baseball's elite. To note he is an esteemed member of the 500 Home Run Club and part of one of the game's greatest dynasties seem painfully inadequate. This auction starts off with an extended gallery of Mickey Mantle cards spanning the length of his storied career as well as post career gems including a selection of cards offering game-used jersey samples.

Offered is card #135 from the 1956 Topps series featuring Mickey Mantle, graded BVG VG 3. Guide Value or Estimate: $250 - up.

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1957 Topps Mantle/Berra Yankees' Power Hitters #407 BVG NM+ 7.5. Mickey Mantle - the name still makes every baseball fan pause in reverence. His cards rank in the upper echelon of every collection in which they appear. His portrait graces the most important and recognizable gum card of the post-war era. Mantle has ingrained himself in our American iconography in such a way that most of us could sketch the card from memory. On the field, he ranks among baseball's elite. To note he is an esteemed member of the 500 Home Run Club and part of one of the game's greatest dynasties seem painfully inadequate. This auction starts off with an extended gallery of Mickey Mantle cards spanning the length of his storied career as well as post career gems including a selection of cards offering game-used jersey samples.

Offered is card #407 from the 1957 Topps series featuring Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, the Yankees" Power Hitters, graded BVG NM+ 7.5. Guide Value or Estimate: $425 - up.

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HERITAGE JUNE 2 ENDING SPORTS AUCTION:

1949 Bowman Yogi Berra #60 SGC 40 VG 3. High-grade Hall of Fame offering seen here comes from the hobby favorite 1949 Bowman issue and features the Yankees magical backstop Yogi Berra. Beautiful color retention, very respectable centering and modest corner wear help this example to achieve SGC 40 VG 3 status, a reflection of a mild corner bend in the upper left. Guide Value or Estimate: $80 - up.

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1949 Bowman Gil Hodges #100 SGC 50 VG/EX 4. Original owner collection, pulled from pack in '49 by our consignor. Attractive SGC 50 VG/EX 4 rookie card of Dodgers great Gil Hodges. Great color surrounded by a nice white frame. A very strong middle grade copy.

Guide Value or Estimate: $75 - up.

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HERITAGE JUNE 9 ENDING SPORTS AUCTION:

1910-11 T3 Turkey Red Cabinets Peaches Graham #95 PSA Authentic. Turkey Red cabinet cards were obtained by mailing in coupons found in Turkey Red, Fez and Old Mill brand cigarettes. Turkey Reds measure 5-3/4" x 8", and feature full-color lithograph fronts with wide gray frames. Father of Jack Graham, Peaches Graham played eight years in the major leagues, mostly as a catcher. In the minors, he was much more versatile, playing several other positions. Graham made his major league debut in the American League with two games in 1902 with his best year was with the 1910 Boston Doves when he hit .282 on a team that hit .246. Graded PSA Authentic, the card has areas of pencil marks where erasing has been attempted. Guide Value or Estimate: $90 - up.

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1950 Bowman Jackie Robinson #22 SGC 35 Good+ 2.5. Jack Roosevelt Robinson broke baseball's "Gentleman's Agreement" in 1947 and earned the NL's ROY award in the process. The back of this card mentions Jackie winning the league's MVP award for his 1949 season, in which he hit a league leading .342 and finished second in the NL with 124 RBIs. This early gum card displays nicely with admirable centering. The presence of creases accounts for the SGC 35 Good+ 2.5 assessment.
Guide Value or Estimate: $200 - up.

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HERITAGE JULY 27 MOVIE POSTER AUCTION PREVIEW:

It (Paramount, 1927). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17").
From the mind of best selling author Elinor Glyn comes what would be known as the quintessential Clara Bow film. Here, the beauty plays a department store employee with plenty of "it," described in the film as sex appeal. Co-starring is the incredibly handsome Antonio Moreno, of whom Bow has eyes for. This terrific jumbo lobby card features both Bow and Moreno, and is in fantastic condition. Near Mint.

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Tim Tyler's Luck (Universal, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41").
The cartoon strips that appeared every day in the newspaper were the perfect vehicles to create features and serials from as they were already established and had built in audiences. Tim Tyler was among the most popular strips of the era and Universal quickly secured the rights knowing the adventure set in Africa would be a major hit with the kids. This stunning one sheet for the twelve chapter serial features the 16 year old Frankie Thomas as Tim Tyler as he's preparing a safari to Africa to find his missing father and to expose the master criminal Spider Webb - who has been stealing ivory. This one sheet is a stock poster, in full color, to advertise the appearance of the serial at the local theatre. There was one pinhole in each corner and some very slight fold separation that has been touched up, otherwise, this poster was in exceptional condition prior to linen backing. The linen has been trimmed to the edge of the poster. Very Fine+ on Linen.

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HERITAGE JULY 31-AUGUST 1 ILLUSTRATION AUCTION PREVIEW:

Condition Report*:

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HERITAGE AUGUST 1-2 COMIC AUCTION PREVIEW:

Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday Comic Strip Original Art dated 5-9-43 (United Feature Syndicate, 1943). The Jungle Lord witnesses a bizarre ritual in this striking Sunday entitled "The Marauders Return!" Among the most respected comic strip artists of all time, Burne Hogarth was a master of both architecture and anatomy, and his images of Tarzan himself are among the most powerful ever rendered. The piece has sustained some paper loss in the top right corner as well as a small border tear at the bottom left, and corner creases; it is in Very Good condition overall. The image area measures 19.5" x 26.5".

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COMIC LINK'S MAY 21-23 CLOSING AUCTION:

ACTION COMICS #16
Item description:
1939, Early Superman appearance Publisher: DC
Condition: CGC 8.0 VF
Page Quality: Off-White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal
Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored
Census Rank: 2nd Highest CGC Graded Current Bid: $3,500 Number Of Bids: 26

End Date: 5/21/2013 8:00:00 PM

ComicLink Comments:
Only on very rare and very special occasions are early issues from this important and iconic title ever offered for sale with the preservation of this example for Action Comics #16. This VF CGC 8.0 is the second highest graded for this September 1939 issue, and it is the only example certified at 8.0 (just 1 8.5 has ever certified slightly higher.) This is a Top 2 example for a very early Action! The next-best after this stunning example is way down at 6.5. As a rule, the finest examples for Superman's earliest appearances in Action Comics rarely emerge for public sale, and have been locked away in the best DC Golden Age collections for years. This book presents an outstanding opportunity, offered at no reserve. The Overstreet Price Guide lists this issue in the condition offered for $4193.

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Hangman Comics is an early MLJ hero title that is very desirable for its outstanding covers and the hero's 'take no prisoners' style of justice within the stories. The interior art in this series was well above par and often featured bloody violent scenes. Examples from this title are very scarce on the market, and the offered CGC 7.5 VF range example is 1 of only 2 in grade, with a mere 2 in the world ever having certified higher. This book is so tough in higher grade that the offered example is likely the very best obtainable for the vast majority of collectors. The Overstreet Price Guide lists this issue in the condition offered for $749.

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The offered published cover from the 2012 Marvel Fear Itself: The Fearless #2 is a great example of Art Adams' exquisite work. The enormous image of fan favorite Valkyrie will leave fanboys drooling. This is a great frame and display piece for the modern Marvel fan or the art collector that appreciates Art Adams work. The art has an image area of approximately 10" x 15" and is signed and dated by the artist at the lower right corner.

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Wally Wood rendered this gorgeous large format illustration in this 1959 page from Mad #51. The piece features 2 images of Alfred E. Neuman - try and find them "Where's Waldo" style! In addition, we have an appearance by Frankenstein and the Werewolf! Mad was everyone's favorite source for topical satire material and one of the credits to EC was their ability to consistently keep the top tier work pumping out of their talented staff. Wood was one of the most important artists working at EC during the groundbreaking "New Trend" era and he would go on to be one of the most respected comic artists of his generation. Wood's EC art is among the most coveted of all the creators to work for the iconic 1950s publisher and considering the stable of artists that is saying quite a lot. His satire work for Panic and Mad is beloved and his depictions of celebrities and famous fictional characters were key to EC's early success in the genre. The large art has an image area of approximately 17" x 15".

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Mac Raboy is considered one of the most talented draftsman to ever work in comics and this reputation was well established during his career. It was no surprise then that he was tapped to take over the artistic duties on Flash Gordon in 1947, filling the very large shoes of Alex Raymond after Austin Briggs' brief tenure at the helm. Raboy is legendary for having been extremely meticulous with his work and because of this he is known to have had a hard time meeting deadlines. This 1960 Sunday shows the level of effort Raboy put into making these works with his beautiful, finely feathered inking present throughout. This piece features a beautiful deep space battle scene, pretty much the best content one can expect in a Flash Gordon Sunday. This large Sunday art has an image area of approximately 19" x 13".

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PEDIGREE JUNE 17-27 GRAND AUCTION PREVIEW:

Wolverine #5 Grade: NM/M 9.8 Page Quality: White CGC Rank: 1 CGC Number: 1076326002 Pedigree: CGC Signature SERIES Date: 3/89 Category: Copper Age Marvels Description: Karma, Bloodsport and Jessica Drew appearance. Killer NM/M copy. The top census CGC signature SERIES sample with only 2 others in 9.8! Exceptional cover courtesy of John Buscema and Al Williamson. From the #5 Ranked Wolverine (1988) Registry Set of Thomas D. Pecora!!

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Wolverine #28 Grade: NM/M 9.8 Page Quality: White CGC Rank: 1 CGC Number: 1121038001 Pedigree: CGC Signature SERIES Date: 8/90 Category: Copper Age Marvels Description: Karma appearance. Newsstand MINT copy with white pages. Top CGC example, finest known and one of only 4 Signature SERIES copies in 9.8! Signed by artist Barry Kitson on September 9, 2012. From the #5 Ranked Wolverine (1988) Registry Set of Thomas D. Pecora!!

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ITEMS FOR SALE AT HAKE'S:

"BUCK JONES" 1934 MOVIE SERIAL SCARCE BUTTON.

1.25" also reading "'The Red Rider' 15 Chapters Of Thrill-Packed Action-A Universal Picture." Complete w/Phila. Badge paper. Significant, but light, all over hairline scratches that show mostly just in reflected light. Our Hake's Collectible Pin-Back Buttons book plate example realized over $375 in Auction #190. This still displays glossy and Exc.

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COMIC CONNECT JUNE EVENT AUCTION:

Gil Kane effortlessly swapped from helping design the influential streamlined atomic-age look of Silver Age DC to acting as one of the main architects of the clean, dynamic, punchy style that defined the house look for Marvel's Bronze-era covers. It's no surprise that collectors go mad for the art from this prolific period, which showcased Kane's flawless sense of space and composition with the kid-friendly, accessible lines of the Marvel mainstays like Romita, Giacoia, and others. This image is practically tailor-made to grab at the pursestrings of Marvel maniacs, boasting not only two of the most iconic heroes of the period, but featuring the instantly awesome Ape-Man front and center, not to mention the whole shebang happening atop an endangered roller coaster - it's like the editor just took the three things he knew would sell a book and demanded them all at once, and Kane delivered, in spades. Original pasteups are still intact. If this image doesn't get your blood pumping, brother, you're not paying attention.

If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.).

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Palmiotti & Gray's Kickstarter Funded in 17 Hours

Weapon of God is the fourth Kickstarter project for the writing duo of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. The three previous efforts succeeded, but none of them did so as quickly as this one. How fast did they hit their goal?

“We hit the goal in about 17 hours. We have been adding stretch goals as we go along. Yes, I got whiplash,” Palmiotti said with a laugh.

With 23 days remaining as this article is posted, they have topped their $16,500 goal by more than $6,000.

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All Star Auctions Readies Comic-Con Line-Up

Comic-Con International: San Diego is fast approaching. It begins Wednesday, July 17, 2013, with Preview Night, kicks into full gear on Thursday, July 18, and runs through Sunday, July 21.

“As in recent years, we will again extend our clients the opportunity to offer comic art, comic books and collectibles on their behalf at our booths or at private auction,” said Joe and Nadia Mannarino of All Star Auctions. “These items sell at the convention. No waiting, no buyer's premium, no angst, instant gratification!”

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Metropolis Collectibles On the Road

Metropolis Collectibles set up for its second year in a row at the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai. Attendance doubled from last year with over 30,000 attendees. Fans, collectors and investors alike visited with Metropolis to pick up Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper and Modern Age comics for their collections.

"I have often dreamed of building a market in the Middle East," said Metropolis Chief Operating Officer Vincent Zurzolo. "No matter your race, creed, or country, people all over the world love great stories and art… and fun! Sales at the show included a 1.5 CGC Amazing Spider-Man #1, a GD+ X-Men #1, 9.8 CGC New Mutants #87, and a VG/FN Batman #20. We can't wait ‘til next year, which is sure to be even bigger and better!”

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Classic Car Show and Swap Meet June 27- 30

Drivers, start your engines, and classic car enthusiasts, mark your calendars, for the first annual Bouckville Classic Car Show and Swap Meet, a four-day mega-event planned for June 27-30 in Bouckville, home of the annual Madison-Bouckville Antique Week in central New York, not far from Syracuse and Utica, on State Route 20.

The event is being presented by Madison-Bouckville Promotions, which also sponsors Antique Week, scheduled for later on this summer. In fact, the Classic Car Show and Swap Meet will be held on several of the show fields that also host Antique Week. Admission will be free on all fields and a free shuttle bus will ride through town on Car Show days (Saturday and Sunday).

While the Classic Car Show will be limited to just June 29-30, the Swap Meet will be a four-day affair, to be held June 27-30 at the Cider House show field, the Out Front show field at Pinebrick Antiques and Quaker Acres West show field, all near or along State Route 20. Inside and outside vendor spaces are still available for the Swap Meet, which will be held rain or shine.

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J.G. Jones' First Job as Cover Artist: Grimmax #0?

In 1993, Jim Shooter launched the comic book company DEFIANT, taking a new direction with the science-infused, imaginative storytelling he had demonstrated in “The Korvac Saga” in the pages of The Avengers at Marvel, in Star Brand in Marvel’s New Universe, and in “Alpha and Omega” in Solar, Man of the Atom at VALIANT.

Along with VALIANT alumni JayJay Jackson, David Lapham, Shooter recruited industry veterans such as Chris Claremont, Len Wein, Steve Dikto, Dave Cockrum, and Alan Weiss for the company’s projects.  He also enlisted numerous newcomers such as Georges Jeanty (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Adam Pollina (X-Force), and J.G. Jones (Before Watchmen: Comedian).

Jones was clearly a stand-out by any standard.

Following his work at DEFIANT, Jones again teamed with Shooter for Fatale at Broadway, and then in short succession worked with writers Tony Bedard, Chris Golden and Tom Sniegoski on several Shi projects at Crusade, with Brian Augustin on Painkiller Jane/Darkchylde at Event, and on Black Widow and Marvel Boy at Marvel before landing graphic novel Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia at DC Comics. Once at DC, he produced a significant amount of work. His most recent effort on comic book interiors came on DC’s 2012-2013 Before Watchmen: Comedian mini-series with Brian Azzarello.

In 2003, he and writer Mark Millar launched the six-issue mini-series Wanted at Top Cow Productions. It was made into the 2008 movie of the same name staring Angelina Jolie.

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Skippy

Nowadays, a cynical outlook and a dab of healthy pessimism seem de rigueur for many popular comic characters...but did you know that one of the big names of early comics also had such a charmingly sour disposition? He was Percy Crosby's Skippy Skinner, originally drawn for Life magazine in the early '20s before being syndicated in 1925.

With his blank eyes, checkered hat, slouchy socks, short pants and long jacket, Skippy, though just a child, was a bit of an old soul who could look at the adult world and cynicism that was sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, but always charming. In fact, many say that his sophisticated, wise-beyond-his-years disposition inspired other comic strip artists down the line, including Charles Schulz and Bill Watterson. Of course, Skippy was hardly all seriousness. He was a mischief-maker who loved nothing more than skipping school and philosophizing with his pal Sooky, but at the core of his varied antics was a good heart and a deep concern for others. It was a combination that gave Skippy quite the following - and his strips, books, two 1931 movies and even a radio series all found terrific success.

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May 30 - June 2: Wizard World Philadelphia
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