Topic: How did you find us? (Read 263119 times)

DOC · « **Reply #175 on:** January 09, 2009, 04:43:52 PM »

Quote from: JVJ on January 09, 2009, 06:53:53 AM

Quote from: DOC on January 08, 2009, 11:05:38 PM

Hi, My name is DOC Boucher, I've been a collector of comics since the early-mid 60's. A friend told of this site afterv I had told him of the Golden Age DVDs I got on eBay so yes I am here to download and support the site and giving my DVD's to a friend who has no internet access. I do have a few GA comics. I have a Blue Bolt vol1 #9 which was the last Simon and Kirby issue, unfortunately I can't read it as it would turn to dust.
I run a group called INTER-FAN PRODUCTIONS INK, an art group that started in the 70's. I also use the site for Fandom History and Fanzine info.

Welcome, Doc.
I bought my first comic around 1966, so you've been at it longer than I.

I have a copy of Blue Bolt V1:9, too. It's a pretty cool book. I'll tell you what I do with brittle comics:
I put each page into a clear "sheet protector" (I buy the Arvey light-weight ones at Office Max) and then put them all into a cheap three-ring folder with a cover sleeve to hold a color scan of the cover. Voila! A comic that I can read and enjoy without chips covering my lap every time.

Here's an example:

Best of luck with preserving your copy. Not much point in having it if you can't enjoy it.

Peace, Jim (|:{>

Thanks all,
Yeah I've already downloaded some books already.
Thanks for the tip Jim, but at this point if I even look at it It would become dust. But knowing I have it is enough, I got it at a swapmeet in the early 70's. I actually had a 2nd one but had to sell as I need the cash.
Anyone here collect fanzines? Am looking for a copy of (I think) the Golden Age Collector, which had a strip by John Adkins Richardson called "Little Mnemo in Slumberland. He was the son of Little Nemo only his slumberland was populated by superheroes (obscure ones) and fought the Claw. Even Captain Marvel was in it as Shazam hadn't come out yet.

Efinder · « **Reply #176 on:** January 10, 2009, 12:53:32 PM »

I came the long LONG way around through serendipity!

I downloaded a demo for a game on Nintendo DS and liked it so much I looked it up online, stumbled across people posting replies about other DS programs and followed one to something about being able to convert files to watch movies on your DS, and someone there mentioned they used a comic reader program to read old comic scans on their DS and linked to this site!

I grew up reading my fathers 1940s-1950s comic books so this is like a reunion with friends for me! It might sound strange but reading the scanned pages triggers memories of how they smelled when I read them the first time around, that golden mellow aged paper seems almost real as I read here. Thank you for letting me enjoy this again!

narfstar · « **Reply #177 on:** January 10, 2009, 01:57:19 PM »

Welcome to the site we are glad that you found us. If your father still has any of those books maybe he will let you borrow them to scan

Efinder · « **Reply #178 on:** January 10, 2009, 02:45:55 PM »

Sadly, moving around between wildly different climates really deteriorated his collection, which wasn't protected in any way other than being stored in cardboard apple boxes. The last time I actually got to see and handle his collection was in the early 90s and it was difficult to hold or turn pages without an alarming amount of crumbling so it may not exist in a usable/readable form anymore.

If we get a chance to visit them this year I'll definitely peek up in the attic and see if it looks like there's any hope though!

narfstar · « **Reply #179 on:** January 10, 2009, 06:31:47 PM »

Which means all the more reason to scan. These books need preserving. We got some editors here could can do amazing things. I have a couple of Amazing Man comics that fortunately had big borders because they have crumbled away but I got the stories scanned. If you need help there are those here willing to help scan them in for posterity. We can not post Marvel, DC, or Street and Smith and a few others but we could scan them for archive purposes so that they do not disappear forever.

JOP PIOBB · « **Reply #180 on:** January 15, 2009, 02:56:27 AM »

I MEET THIS PAGE NAVIGATING WITH AN SPANISH BLOG WHOSE THEME IS SPANISH COMICS FROM MEXICO.

narfstar · « **Reply #181 on:** January 15, 2009, 03:14:12 AM »

Welcome Jop. We do not have any Spanish comics here but lots of old comics. Hope you enjoy.

JVJ · « **Reply #182 on:** January 15, 2009, 03:28:40 AM »

Quote from: JOP PIOBB on January 15, 2009, 02:56:27 AM

I MEET THIS PAGE NAVIGATING WITH AN SPANISH BLOG WHOSE THEME IS SPANISH COMICS FROM MEXICO.

Welcome, Jop,
Are you from Spain or Mexico or somewhere else?

Hope you can find something to interest you here.

Peace, Jim (|:{>

Drusilla lives! · « **Reply #183 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:47:24 AM »

I was searching for info on Jon Mayes (cover artist for Famous Funnies #1)... couldn't find anything on Mayes but did find your site.

JVJ · « **Reply #184 on:** January 15, 2009, 06:34:20 AM »

Quote from: Drusilla lives! on January 15, 2009, 05:47:24 AM

I was searching for info on Jon Mayes (cover artist for Famous Funnies #1)... couldn't find anything on Mayes but did find your site.

My GUESS is that you'll never find anything about Jon Mayes, DL. That cover has always looked to me like it was done by someone who probably worked for the printing company and copied/traced the characters because they needed a cover for the newfangled product. My best suggestion is to try the Social Security Death Index - though who knows how many Jon Mayes you're likely to find. All we can ever know for "certain" is that he was in NYC in 1934. Maybe he stayed there.

Good luck with your quest.

Peace, Jim (|:{>

Drusilla lives! · « **Reply #185 on:** January 25, 2009, 01:56:31 AM »

Quote from: JVJ on January 15, 2009, 06:34:20 AM

My GUESS is that you'll never find anything about Jon Mayes, DL. That cover has always looked to me like it was done by someone who probably worked for the printing company and copied/traced the characters because they needed a cover for the newfangled product. My best suggestion is to try the Social Security Death Index - though who knows how many Jon Mayes you're likely to find. All we can ever know for "certain" is that he was in NYC in 1934. Maybe he stayed there.

Good luck with your quest.

Peace, Jim (|:{>

Strange, I was thinking along the same lines... that maybe it was done either by an illustrator brought in from an outside advertising agency or someone within the company who had some sort of art background, but wasn't a noted cartoonist. Although the characters might be traced I think the cover layout is well thought out with the elements purposefully placed, so whoever Jon Mayes was I think he did have some sense of design. Thanks for the suggestion, I hadn't thought of using the death index... I'll let you know if I ever find anything.

JVJ · « **Reply #186 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:39:34 AM »

Good luck with your search, DL.
While the cover design obviously has stood the test of time, the line work is fairly rudimentary and that's what makes me suggest that JM wasn't a professional artist. I hope you can find SOMETHING.

Peace, Jim (|:{>

Morrismoss · « **Reply #187 on:** January 30, 2009, 01:54:24 AM »

I was searching info about "Exciting Comics"
google it
found you.
BANG!

M-

narfstar · « **Reply #188 on:** January 30, 2009, 02:31:31 AM »

Well it is Exciting to have you with us. We have a lot of issues for your enjoyment.

Morrismoss · « **Reply #189 on:** February 01, 2009, 08:51:37 PM »

yep
and I really happy:)

M-

bobjav · « **Reply #190 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:40:33 AM »

I have been a member sereral years now, but would not like my first post to be a rant. The reason I am never on is that I can only log into the messageboard, I cannot get at the comics.

bobjav

rez · « **Reply #191 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:52:07 AM »

bob, You mean you have never been to the download site?

Quote from: bobjav on February 07, 2009, 02:40:33 AM

I have been a member sereral years now, but would not like my first post to be a rant. The reason I am never on is that I can only log into the messageboard, I cannot get at the comics.

bobjav

bobjav · « **Reply #192 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:57:20 AM »

A couple of years ago, before the crash. Once since, but could not download--over the limit message--can not even get in now.

rez · « **Reply #193 on:** February 07, 2009, 03:02:21 AM »

Hang on and YOC or someone will be along to help get it all straightened out.
You'll have some catching up to do.

Quote from: bobjav on February 07, 2009, 02:57:20 AM

A couple of years ago, before the crash. Once since, but could not download--over the limit message--can not even get in now.

Yoc · « **Reply #194 on:** February 07, 2009, 03:05:29 AM »

Bob, if you can log in HERE you should be able to log in on the download site.
Use the EXACT same name and PW.

Sometimes clearing your cookies and trying will help.

I'll pass along your name and a message to Serj. I'm not privy to how these things work behind the scenes. Sorry, that's the best I can do for now.

-Yoc

bobjav · « **Reply #195 on:** February 07, 2009, 03:08:03 AM »

I know thats whats frustrating, it should be the same. Thanks for caring
bobjav

Yoc · « **Reply #196 on:** February 07, 2009, 03:09:12 AM »

I've sent Serj and Zog messages. They might be able to help but I have no idea how long it might take.

Good luck,
-Yoc

Yoc · « **Reply #197 on:** February 07, 2009, 04:03:31 AM »

Bob,
Have you tried the advice in the FAQ under question 2?
http://tinyurl.com/yvjorh

bobjav · « **Reply #198 on:** February 07, 2009, 04:07:38 AM »

Yeah, it's not a typo...I even changed my login via message board, logged in message board fine...same dumb problem.

bobjav

rez · « **Reply #199 on:** February 07, 2009, 04:17:48 AM »

Well, now that the problem is known it'll just be a matter of time before it is remedied.
Sorry for the snag. Must be rough standing around listening to the prattle about the books and no way to sample them.
Make sure to check back tomorrow and stay plugged in as you may be needed to provide some information to help the process.

Cheers and welcome back.

Quote from: bobjav on February 07, 2009, 04:07:38 AM

Yeah, it's not a typo...I even changed my login via message board, logged in message board fine...same dumb problem.

bobjav

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DOC

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