Howard Rogofsky Catalog - May 1972

[Defiant1]

Although my memory is faint on this, I do recall a little. Back in 1972, I was frustrated that I did not have the back story on my favorite comics. There was no place to buy them. There were no local options for getting the old comics.

One day however, I remember reading an ad in the back of a comic and it was my dream come true. I could mail away for a catalog that listed old comics. I probably got my parents to help me order the catalog. I was shocked. A Fantastic Four #1 cost a mind stunning $45. On my allowance, it was simply too much for me to afford. I've perused this catalog a multitude of times over the years. It evoked a lot of emotion when I got it. I think it can evoke a lot of emotion and opinions today. Here are the contents....

http://covergallery.sinfree.net/Rogofsky_Catalog/Rogofsky_Catalog_May_1972.html

comics.vforums.co.uk/Other/7514/1972-rogofsky-comic-catalog

[updated link 12/21/16]

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[Brother J]

quick, anyone have a time machine I can borrow?

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brotherj said:

quick, anyone have a time machine I can borrow?

What I try to convey to younger collectors is that this was the standard by which comics were sold. It was either complete, or it wasn't. If you didn't get a cover with it, they were nice enough to tell you. That's all. There was no high grade option. Regardless, it's unbelievably cool to see early Action Comics in a catalog as if it was an easy book to acquire.

The prices are another matter entirely. I think the Turok #1 for $10 seems abnormally high to me for that era. Hulk #1 $25.... sheeesh! I'd buy him out.

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