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Saturday, October 11, 2008 Scoop is a totally free e-newsletter, produced for the benefit of the friends who share our hobby!
 
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Industry News        Former Trader Discusses the State of the Stock Market
Bruce Hershenson traded stock options on the floor of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange for seven years; in 1990 he leaped into the vintage collectible movie poster business.

Scoop Editorial Coordinator Announces Contest Winners
Scoop Editorial Coordinator, Amanda Sheriff, returned to West Perry High School earlier this week.

Victoberfest: Victor Gorelick Honored for 50 Years at Archie Comics
Victor Gorelick joined Archie Comics as an art assistant, and has served as production coordinator, art director and now as Archie Comic's Editor-in-Chief.

In Memoriam: Paul Newman
One of the coolest actors of all time, Paul Newman died on September 26, 2008 at his home in Westport, Connecticut...

Morphy's Second Doll Sale Should Be A Smash Hit!
The second sale of the recently launched doll division will take place Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11, 2008.

Original Owner Superman #1 Surfaces
An original owner copy of the historic Superman #1, CGC-certified as...

New Editor for Baltimore Magazine has Big Plans
Progress for Baltimore Magazine!

Steel City Con in Two Weeks!
The Steel City Con is still announcing new additions to their guest list for the show at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena...

Clone Wars Makes the Jump into Hyperspace
With its debut airing on Cartoon Network last Friday...

Spotlight Book: EC Archives ShockSuspense Stories Volume 2
Celebrated inventor Dean Kamen provides the foreword for the book that reintroduces us to the mysterious world of EC Comics.

Hake's Monthly Collectibles Exchange
Hake’s Americana, a division of Geppi's Entertainment, has opened a new outlet for collectibles...

Day-tuh, Not Datt-a
Receiving fame as Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation...

Baltimore Featured on Sally’s Place
Once again the city of Baltimore is being celebrated for its culture and welcoming spirit at sallys-place.com.

Curator's Column
This week's news from GEM curator Arnold Blumberg...

Boo! It’s Duckankhamen!
Walt Disney’s Comics #695 Is Cursed With Halloween Mischief!

Halloween Isn't Just for Kids
The spookiest night of the year is creeping up...

Upcoming Events
Conventions galore this weekend!

Heritage Speaks Out to Their Members
Heritage Auctions recently addressed their members about the current market fears.


Superstars        West Perry Contest Winner: You Win Not by Chance but by Preparation
This article about baseball legend Roger Maris, was written by West Perry High School student Ian Switaj.

Scary Super Stars: The Kids Aren’t Alright
Some of the best villains in the genre of horror films are the youngest.

They Said What?
In late September Paul Newman, a man known for the tough guys he played on film and for being a philanthropist...

Scary Super Stars: Like A Mothman To The Flame
Continuing with Scoop’s October offerings of nefarious bogeymen, this week we bring you the Mothman.


Auctions/Prices        New High Grade Tales of Suspense and Incredible Hulks in Pedigree Comics' Grand Auction
Just around the corner starting on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 the second ever Grand Auction held by Pedigree Comics...

Ironclad Legends Part II
Ironclad Legends Auction II, the second of a new series of high end online auctions, is set for October 24 through November 13, 2008.

International Film Posters Highlight EMoviePoster
Over 600 non U.S. movie posters are the highlight of this week’s EMoviePoster Auction. Posters offered from countries around the world read like a geography lesson. Belgium, Swedish, Japan, Italy, France, Poland, and...

Rare T206 Honus Wagner Baseball Card Part of Philip Weiss November Auction
One of the most sought after sports collectibles, a T206 Honus Wagner baseball card is just one of the many great items...

Dollhouse Extravaganza at Morphy's
What would a great doll sale be without some fabulous dollhouses?

Non-Sport Update Final Sale of 2008
Non-Sport Update’s fifth and final auction of 2008 will start October 20, ending on October 26.

New Silver Age Collection at MetropolisComics.com
Over 100 Silver Age Marvel and DC comics have recently been added to MetropolisComics.com from a new collection that just came in!

Iron Fist #14 CGC 9.2 35¢ Variant Brings $4,100
Iron Fist was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane...

Mechanical Toys Hot at Morphy's - Again!
This weekend, October 10 and 11, 2008, Morphy’s will have mechanical toys available again.

Preview S/R Labs New Catalog October 13
The S/R Labs' Fall 2008 Lab Listings Animation Art Auction catalog is on its way...

Hake’s Americana finds a Wild and Crazy Guy in their Weekly Sales List
While every sales list has a great multitude of different items which are neat or unique from one reason to another...

Howdy Doody Unopened Royal Pudding Boxes Sold for $510
The children’s program Howdy Doody ran from 1947 to 1960 on NBC.

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Lunchbox Sold for $901.88
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea was a science fiction television show based on the film of the same name.

Cochran Comic Art Auction Tuesday, October 14
Among the artists listed in the auction are Frank Frazetta (a rare Johnny Comet daily), John Severin, Al Feldstein, George McManus, Walt Kelly, Al Capp...

Morphy Auctions Offers Great Selection of Bisque Dolls
If exquisitely crafted all bisque dolls tickle your fancy then there is one place you need to visit!

eBay Auctions
Lois Lane #1 hits under the top 10 this week...

Tales of Suspense #57 CGC 9.4 Sold for over $7,000
The science fiction comic, Tales of Suspense began publication in 1959, showcasing talents by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck...


Catch the Wave        Classic Spirit Statue
With a fluid, cinematic style, Will Eisner’s Spirit defied the conventions of the artform...

Sandman & Death 20th Anniversary Bookends
In 1989, a little known struggling British comic book writer launched a new DC Comics series that revolutionized the industry...

The Day the Earth Stood Still: Gort 16” Figure
Back in a time when mankind was still preparing for its first tentative steps into space, an emissary from the stars arrived on Earth bearing a dire warning...

South Park: Satan & Saddam Talking Bobble-Head Set
Perhaps the funniest recurring guest stars in the twisted world of South Park are that oddest of odd couples...


Did You Know?        Fads of the 1920s: Comical Family
Comic strip popularity steadily grew from one panel drawings in the 1800s to full storylines at the turn of the century.

West Perry Contest Winner: The Runaway X-Man
This article about Rogue was written by West Perry High School student Dustin Smiley.

West Perry Contest Winner: Clowning Around
This article about clowns was written by West Perry High School student Sophia Zinobile.

Where Are They Now?: Grease
Grease is still the word.

Fads of the 1920s: The Birth of "Talkies"
The greatest output of movies was produced in the '20s, a feat that has not been beaten, even today.


The Main Event        Ted Hake on The Official Price Guide To Pop Culture Memorabilia
Author, historian and auction house founder Ted Hake takes readers inside the first edition of The Official Price Guide To Pop Culture Memorabilia...


Mondo Media        West Perry Contest Winner: The Super-Humans Return
This article about the television show, Heroes, was written by West Perry High School student Sara Stevenson.

West Perry Contest Winner: Watchmen: From Graphic Novel to Cinematic Sensation
This article about the Watchmen was written by West Perry High School student Nathan Skethway.

Magazine Madness Returns to MetropolisComics.com
Savage Sword, Creepy, Eerie, and more!


Off the Presses        Detective Comics #849
The penultimate chapter of "Heart of Hush" is...

Ambush Bug: Year None #3
Ambush Bug wakes up married, and it all goes down hill from there.

The ODD Squad #1 & 2
A community college teacher gets put in charge of a government agency that investigates supernatural phenomena. Things go crazy.

Blue Beetle: End Game
The fourth collection featuring the new Blue Beetle...

The Man With No Name #4
You can almost hear the Ennio Morricone as you read it...


Savvy Sites        Homer in Real Life
Along with Mario, Jessica Rabbit, and Stewie Griffin...


 
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