Buying pre-code horror at affordable prices and early Tales of Suspense monster book!

[@pamvarner8044]

Restoration shmestoration, looks good, Brandon!

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Pam! Yep, I don't care at all if it puts these pieces of history into my hands!

[@Pocketsfullofcomics]

Thanks for the deal. Appreciate your friendship and shout out! I’m having a blast going through this and diving into the hobby

[@Moncomics]

Tyler, you are so welcome! It has been so cool watching you come in as a newer collector and just dive into all the learning because that is the most fun part! This book will be cherished forever!

[@TJ-pk3wl]

Awesome Golden Age books there. I am thinking about adding some early Journey Into Mystery books since I already have some in my Thor run.

[@Moncomics]

Thanks TJ! I'm really digging the early JIM, for the monsters and the cool trade dress. In this upcoming week's video I have yet another one to show so stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@kristopherparker6871]

Ive been tuned into Tyler's channel since you first plugged him. Or maybe it was mike I cant remember. Regardless kudos to you for facilitating the trade if you will for that comic. Cash/services for thats a sweet deal and a super kind gesture to help his channel

[@Moncomics]

It's really fun to see someone like him who really didn't have a background in collecting to really get the itch and dive in hard, especially on the learning end which there is a lot of when it comes to the golden age. So many people have helped me along the way as you've seen, so I'll help anyone I can. Thank you for watching, Kris!

[@davidrenfrew111]

Regarding vampire films, check out Dr Terrors House of Horrors, a compendium of horror stories featuring Peter Cushing. Also lookout for Brides of Dracula- also with Peter Cushing.

[@Moncomics]

You had me at Peter Cushing...I will check them both out. Thank you for recommending and watching!

[@richardwestphal5184]

Pockets full of comics is an awesome channel! Great work on his intro, I really like his new intro

[@Moncomics]

Tyler is doing great considering he just jumped into all of this and is giving it 110%! And thanks, Richard. I tried to give him something cool!+

[@billyrod1980]

Haven’t delved into the pre-code horror stuff yet. I’m afraid if I start I won’t stop 😄

[@Moncomics]

So last year I thought I wasn't going to either. Then prices have come down and it's made it a little easier but it's definitely about budgeting. I had to pass on a couple great deals just yesterday in live sales I was watching. Come on in, the water's fine lol

[@billyrod1980]

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[@dougbotkin8553]

Awesome PCH pick-ups! And it's double-awesome that Mr. Akins threw in for the giveaway! Y'all are just the best!

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Doug! And Mr. Akins was so quick to volunteer to pitch in and that's what I love about this community!

[@stevedriskell59]

A great comic haul! If your cyclops ever needs glasses he could borrow Colonel Klinks Monocle. #FAM

[@Moncomics]

haha that's great! Make sure you leave the #FAM comment on my giveaway video so you can be entered to win my friend!

[@paytonardoin688]

Tales of Suspense #29 is probably my favorite pre-hero Marvel monster cover. The colors and the scene on the cover just pop

[@Moncomics]

So once I saw your comment I looked that book up and you aren't wrong! It's now on my wishlist, feel free to suggest more and thank you for watching!

[@SideQuestComicsChat]

Man! So many good monster and horror pre-hero books you snagged. I don't see enough good vampires in comics. It's all about having fun!😊❤

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Eric! I definitely notice more modern books with a vampire theme but the older ones had problems getting around the code until it started to loosen up and we got Dracula. Time to do some research and pick up some more!

[@comicspa]

Nice pickups Brandon. They definitely presented well. It’s all about the covers!

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Jeff! I think so too!

[@joshscomics01]

Love that Tales of Suspense, love seeing how it went to from those early days of werid to the superhero age.

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Josh! I've taken a deeper dive and it's crazy how many monster names were recycled into the hero age for characters we love today. Stay tuned on that!

[@raph-retro-comics]

Great pick ups! Always love the pre-hero monster stuff - that Tales of Suspense #10 is awesome!

[@Moncomics]

I can't get enough of it! I'm really trying not to go down the rabbit hole of acquiring books where a monster's name was repurposed into superheroes we love today. I'm not succeeding lol

[@alancarr7718]

Good afternoon Brandon Great video, I love it when you spread your wings into the Golden Age. You have the awe in your voice as speak of the folk who created the comics for us. Lee Elias and Joe Maneely where both great artist, and yes I went in to refresh thememory of both. Fascinating. Guys just like you working hard to feed the family. If in fsact to decided to persue other Lee Elias work, you could be a very busy mam. He worked on a lot of DC Horror titles as well . Speaking of witch you could start on a vast run Luis Dominguez and Jose Luis Garcia Gomez covers. MON comics is growing in interesting directions. Power on! Cheers Al The Goldkeyfourcolorkidownunda

[@Moncomics]

It's viewers with suggestions like yours that lead me down yet another rabbit hole so thank you for the suggestions, Alan! I love dipping my toes into the golden age for the right books, and price but the silver age does have a special place in my heart. Hope you and the missus are well, and thank you for watching as always, mate!

[@alancarr7718]

@@Moncomics We are on top form thank you.

[@BrianLCS]

More great pick ups!

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Brian, I need to stop over to your channel and see what you've been getting into!

[@markjohnson9437]

Great books! I love to watch your evolution as a collector! Some Schomburg next? :).

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Mark, I appreciate you watching! I'd love some Schomburg and when it's time, I know just the guy to come to!

[@jayogilvie8353]

Precode horror scared me as a kid. < shiver >

[@Moncomics]

haha, it still has that effect to me now, and I dig it lol. Thank you Jay!

[@nowherebound2908]

Love them Pre Code/Superhero books! Great cover art, man! And of course the Harryhausen connection! 🔥 You’re as obsessed with the Cyclops as I was with the Ymir from 20 Million Miles to Earth! They did both share the same skeleton/armature! Great video, Brandon! 🙌🔥

[@Moncomics]

Dude, I was also obsessed with the Ymir! Ray's creature design on anything was always right up my alley! But I did not know they shared the same skeleton, makes sense! I can't wait to start showing my kids Harryhausen's work when they get a little older, they'll probably laugh at it compared to special effects from today but it's worth a try lol. Thanks for watching dude!

[@WhatIsOntheComicRack]

MON Comics the Golden Age Guru!!!

[@Moncomics]

hahahaha...There are many other collectors far more deserving of that title. But I am enjoying my history lessons! Thanks for watching, Mr. Akins. Big giveaway coming this week!

[@Twenty2Comics]

Awesome pick ups man!!! You are killin it with the pre code horror collection!!

[@Moncomics]

Yeah...I gotta slow down lol but thanks my man!

[@jackpotcomictalks]

Awesome pre code horror books!!

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Sophie! I see them all over the place now lol. Had to resist the urge to grab another one yesterday!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Those are crazy nice.

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Alex! They aren’t without their flaws but I am sure proud to own them!

[@fluxcap_collects]

I'm not super familiar with pre-code horror, outside of the occasional skull cover, so it's always fun seeing what you pick up from that era 💀🍻

[@Moncomics]

Hey dude, I appreciate that. like 99% of those books are cover-buys and most individuals have their preferences. I like to also focus on their history, and artist, when weighing a purchase. C'mon down the rabbit hole with me, it's fine! lol

[@fluxcap_collects]

@@Moncomics Lead the way! 🫡

[@jeanmalo7173]

I think I have that Vault of evil 1 somewhere....stay safe Brandon!

[@Moncomics]

It's no surprise, you have great taste my friend. You stay safe too!

[@casino_comics]

Awesome golden age books

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Michael, I get them when I can. Hope you are well!

[@lxstboycomics]

Love the covers, the tomb of terror one is so cool.

[@Moncomics]

Thanks man, I thought you might dig them! I'd like to grab some of the more iconic ones, but I'm kinda priced out of them lol. Thank you for watching!

[@lxstboycomics]

@@Moncomics just have to treat yourself every now and then hahaha

[@Moncomics]

@@lxstboycomics I tell that myself too often lol

[@precodepalace]

very cool adventures into terror 29 copy.... I love Joe Maneely's work.

[@Moncomics]

Thank you! Since I've started taking a deeper dive into his work I see why Stan Lee favored him

[@joe3019772008]

nice hauls, bro. congrats. #ROADTO2K

[@Moncomics]

Thanks Joe, I always appreciate your kind words and support!

[@Mr.Digit115]

well, i would say theres precode horror and then theres precode horror. having weird mysteries 5 or chamber 19 is a lot different than some random book/cover from that period.... i dont notice where "key ' precode horror has gone down that much,...but, for common less in demand covers of that period, probably so..... its cool you like that era, tho'.....joe maneely- he could have been a main artist for marvel in the 60s... wonder if they could use ai to draw his version of ff 1 or some early doc strange,..marvel, hello.....? good video.

[@Moncomics]

I completely agree there a certain precode horror books that are "grails" or immediately recognizable as definitive precode horror books. Many of those are too expensive for me to obtain. so when I see a book that is precode, and has a vampire or zombie on them which wasn't allowed by the code, and I can afford them then I am thrilled to pick up a small piece of history. I have seen precode "keys" have dropped a little in price, as have all comics since we've come out of pandemic pricing and the market has adjusted, still out of reach for me. I completely agree that had Maneely not suffered his tragic fate he could have been a powerhouse over Kirby, who knows? I'd definitely be interested in seeing AI replicate those versions for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it greatly!