One Amazing Slab

IndyKMB · 09-29-2016, 06:21 AM

So, a bit of a backstory on this piece.

Some of you know I'm a social studies teacher, and a few of you might remember that I'm a WWII fanatic. I absorb as much as I can that is in anyway related to WWII, and I absolutely adore the Greatest Generation as one that saved the world.

Having said that, I think the Tuskegee Airmen are some of the best examples of that generation, and I truly believe these guys to be war heroes and the men who laid the foundation for crumbling segregation in this country. So, when Dreaming Eagles was released in March, I knew it was a must-read.

Then I saw an opportunity with a comic shop in Baltimore where the owner was trying to set up signings with surviving airmen ... that was a no-brainer must have for me.

So, I present to you the CROWN JEWEL CENTERPIECE of my collection:

As a sidenote, one of the signers, Roscoe Brown, passed away 10-weeks after this signing. The grade of 9.6 is of absolutely no consequence to me, as I cannot see myself ever wanting to part with this book. I have had this poster in my classroom for years

and showing my classes this book has spurred some great conversations.

pjray55 · 09-29-2016, 06:30 AM

All kinds of AWESOME! Congrats on an amazing piece!

rokstarr99 · 09-29-2016, 06:47 AM

Wow, That really made my day and it's just getting started....I imagine I'll go through the day looking at it a little different than I normally do. Thanks for sharing..super cool.

IndySportsCards · 09-29-2016, 07:14 AM

That is beyond awesome!!

I remember that signing and almost did it myself but was just caught up in too many other things at the time.

Branesergen · 09-29-2016, 08:09 AM

That is simply bad ass!

Mysterio · 09-29-2016, 08:20 AM

That is AMAZING! Congratulations!!!

stlcardinalfan · 09-29-2016, 08:51 AM

Awesome!! Congrats!!

desertdogg · 09-29-2016, 08:59 AM

congrats. wow that is very nice.

DigsUT · 09-29-2016, 09:55 AM

Heirloom piece right there.

speez22 · 09-29-2016, 10:04 AM

DAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!! Congrats on an awesome piece!

21Pittsburgh58 · 09-29-2016, 10:22 AM

Awesome!

Thank you for being a teacher!!! That is one career field I never even thought about entering. Now that I'm married to a 2nd grade teacher, I know how much work goes into it. It's not just textbooks and tests, there's a LOT more to it.

The Tuskegee Airmen are an inspiration and should be celebrated for their heroism and sacrifices that they made for the United States of America!

digitalbc · 09-29-2016, 12:06 PM

Wow that is pretty amazing to have. congrats!

blackbears86 · 09-29-2016, 04:09 PM

fantastic book!!! Truly moving!

John91C · 09-29-2016, 04:37 PM

This was an awesome opp! I also got in on it and got the same cover as you! It's a remarkable historical signing. The person who ran the opp tried to get 2 more for the signing but those fell through.

IndyKMB · 09-29-2016, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John91C

This was an awesome opp! I also got in on it and got the same cover as you! It's a remarkable historical signing. The person who ran the opp tried to get 2 more for the signing but those fell through.

Yup...cannot imagine how hard it was for Rich to try and coordinate it all. I was ecstatic to get one signature, so any more than that was gravy.

Glad you all appreciate this as much as I do. If I could figure out a good way to display it in my classroom I'd consider it, but that swastika might be too much. It will certainly look great in the "Den" at home

exitmusicblue · 09-30-2016, 04:52 AM

Salute, amazing... a modern comic that's now a piece of history !!

IndyKMB · 02-27-2017, 06:50 PM

Bumping this one because another opportunity has presented itself.

Over at the CGC boards Rich Henn sets up a ton of signings, and he is the one that I worked with to get this piece signed and slabbed. GREAT guy, located in MD. Called me personally when my book was back and ready to ship to verify my address.

Well, he's working on a 2nd signing opp in March. If you're interested in getting a book signed by one or more surviving Tuskegee Airmen, get on over and let Rich know you're interested. These spots went fast last time and I'd assume more of the same this time around.

https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/top...en-signing-op/

09-29-2016, 06:21 AM	#1
IndyKMB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis Metro Posts: 3,656	One Amazing Slab So, a bit of a backstory on this piece. Some of you know I'm a social studies teacher, and a few of you might remember that I'm a WWII fanatic. I absorb as much as I can that is in anyway related to WWII, and I absolutely adore the Greatest Generation as one that saved the world. Having said that, I think the Tuskegee Airmen are some of the best examples of that generation, and I truly believe these guys to be war heroes and the men who laid the foundation for crumbling segregation in this country. So, when Dreaming Eagles was released in March, I knew it was a must-read. Then I saw an opportunity with a comic shop in Baltimore where the owner was trying to set up signings with surviving airmen ... that was a no-brainer must have for me. So, I present to you the CROWN JEWEL CENTERPIECE of my collection: As a sidenote, one of the signers, Roscoe Brown, passed away 10-weeks after this signing. The grade of 9.6 is of absolutely no consequence to me, as I cannot see myself ever wanting to part with this book. I have had this poster in my classroom for years and showing my classes this book has spurred some great conversations.

09-29-2016, 07:14 AM	#4
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 42,013 braco0 IndySportsCards	That is beyond awesome!! I remember that signing and almost did it myself but was just caught up in too many other things at the time. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

09-29-2016, 08:51 AM	#7
stlcardinalfan Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,335	Awesome!! Congrats!! __________________ My Trade Lists: http://stlcardinalfansportcards.webs.com/ My Want Lists: http://stlcardinalfan.webs.com/ My Photobucket: http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/stlcardinalfan/

09-29-2016, 10:04 AM	#10
speez22 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: H-Town Posts: 728 speez22	DAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!! Congrats on an awesome piece! __________________ Collector of Comics (JSC/Artgerm/Mark Brooks/Lee Bermejo) and WWE Cards (Kevin Owens/Neville) Trade broker for my 12-year old son who likes Finn Balor/Seth Rollins/Baron Corbin

09-29-2016, 10:22 AM	#11
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Luke AFB, AZ Posts: 5,239 JackLambertHOF	Awesome! Thank you for being a teacher!!! That is one career field I never even thought about entering. Now that I'm married to a 2nd grade teacher, I know how much work goes into it. It's not just textbooks and tests, there's a LOT more to it. The Tuskegee Airmen are an inspiration and should be celebrated for their heroism and sacrifices that they made for the United States of America! __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Nick Kurtz, Sydney Sweeney

09-29-2016, 06:30 AM	#2
pjray55 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,021 pjr55ct	All kinds of AWESOME! Congrats on an amazing piece!

09-29-2016, 06:47 AM	#3
rokstarr99 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northern California Posts: 825	Wow, That really made my day and it's just getting started....I imagine I'll go through the day looking at it a little different than I normally do. Thanks for sharing..super cool.

09-29-2016, 08:09 AM	#5
Branesergen Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montgomery Texas Posts: 6,908 Branesergen	That is simply bad ass!

09-29-2016, 08:20 AM	#6
Mysterio Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,639 ecooper3	That is AMAZING! Congratulations!!!

09-29-2016, 08:59 AM	#8
desertdogg Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: march air reserve base ca. Posts: 640 desertdogg desertdogg	congrats. wow that is very nice.

09-29-2016, 09:55 AM	#9
DigsUT Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 4,552 djdigsut	Heirloom piece right there.

09-29-2016, 12:06 PM	#12
digitalbc Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,253 hakukaji	Wow that is pretty amazing to have. congrats!

09-29-2016, 04:09 PM	#13
blackbears86 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: maine Posts: 17,339 blackbears86	fantastic book!!! Truly moving!

09-29-2016, 04:37 PM	#14
John91C Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS! Posts: 5,657 joyoo	This was an awesome opp! I also got in on it and got the same cover as you! It's a remarkable historical signing. The person who ran the opp tried to get 2 more for the signing but those fell through. __________________ Photobucket (not always up to date): http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t199/John91C/

09-30-2016, 04:52 AM	#16
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,028	Salute, amazing... a modern comic that's now a piece of history !!

02-27-2017, 06:50 PM	#17
IndyKMB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis Metro Posts: 3,656	Bumping this one because another opportunity has presented itself. Over at the CGC boards Rich Henn sets up a ton of signings, and he is the one that I worked with to get this piece signed and slabbed. GREAT guy, located in MD. Called me personally when my book was back and ready to ship to verify my address. Well, he's working on a 2nd signing opp in March. If you're interested in getting a book signed by one or more surviving Tuskegee Airmen, get on over and let Rich know you're interested. These spots went fast last time and I'd assume more of the same this time around. https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/top...en-signing-op/