World's Largest Private Comics Collection (for now) - May 18

[BobBretall]

Don't forget about the Drink and Swap for the leftovers. Sounds like some fun stuff.

I got cured of dragging single comics to the drink & swap a couple of years ago. Too many people turned their noses up at the comics. If it's not "gold" there was a general lack of interest. I'll bring some trades & such to the drink & swap. Much easier to deal with.

[Gilgabob]

I just dropped a box in the mail for you today. ETA April 1.

[LA Rabbit]

I suddenly have a lot more empathy for you and John. I am unorganized but you two would always comment how terrible all the naming changes/reboots were for comics.

I will bring a short stack for you on Wondercon but I can't guarantee that you don't have some of them. I think they are unique to your database but with all the naming tricks it is a little crazy. If they are dupes, you can just give them away. I imagine if I had the bar code thing going that would prove easier but I am just running name searches.

P.S. Do you want other covers as well? I see for one book you have Cover B and C but I have Cover A.

[BobBretall]

P.S. Do you want other covers as well? I see for one book you have Cover B and C but I have Cover A.

Sure, what the heck

[abysslord]

This is what it would look like if Bob moved I guess:

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/04/ ... look-like/



Think about what your grand total would be if you didn't start that strict #1 policy.

Just out of curiosity, what are your runs on Batman and Detective Comics?

[BobBretall]

This is what it would look like if Bob moved I guess:
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/04/ ... look-like/

I had a separate moving truck full of comics last time I moved..... I'm guessing Larry has a lot of duplicate copies of 1990s Image & Marvel comics in there.....

Just out of curiosity, what are your runs on Batman and Detective Comics?

Batman: Most everything back to #169 (missing 5 random comics above that)
Detective: Back to #325

I have a handful of comics earlier than those numbers on each title.

[BobBretall]

I found out about a week ago that my Mom (who is 85) has terminal cancer.

We went to visit this week & while she was not looking good, we did get to visit with her for several days. Near the end of the visit we ended up having to put her in a hospice & it's expected she will pass within a week or 2.

As a result, I'm going to push my Comics viewing event out by one month to Sat May 18th.

[Gilgabob]

My condolences Bob.

[atomic99]

I'm sorry to hear that, Bob. My thoughts are with you, your family, and mom.

It is a rough time but hospice is great during this time and can also proved grieving classes when the time comes.

[HipHopHead]

My condolence to you and your family.

[BobBretall]

My Mom passed away this morning, the funeral will be later this week (likely Friday).

I'm glad that we were able to visit last week & see her while she was still lucid. We had to move her from home to a hospice on Thursday. After 1 day in hospice she was moved from assistance to medical status and then was unresponsive/unconscious on Sunday.

The time we spent with her last week was precious, we were just in time to be there for her when it made a difference. We talked, went through picture albums, took her out for walks (in her wheelchair) & made several meals that were her favorites.

Thanks to everyone here for all your wishes of support & condolence.

[JohnMayo]

Sorry for your loss, Bob.

[Trev]

Sorry to hear that Bob. My thoughts are with your family.

[yensid4disney]

My condolences Bob to you and all of your family.

[HassanT]

Bob,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Hassan