The Book Lover

I like to think a used book is "better off" from me having read it. A book is an art object to me. I will clean off any "schmutz" residue stains on the cover and pages using my thumbnail. I will un-dog-ear any interior pages, and flatten out any and all paper creases. I will glue-seal any cover tears or de-laminated corners -- even on a high-print run "Jack Reacher" mass-edition paperback thriller, taken from a "Little Free Library." While I read it, I will straighten a cocked spine and buff up the cover gloss. When I'm done, a used book will be in better condition than when I acquired it, even if it's not destined to be a "keeper." That's just how I roll these days...

Robert Dennis: Marvel Saga #3 Stat Replacement/Restoration



As purchased, with a photocopied title logo stat at the top. Art by Ron Frenz and John Byrne.



With carefully color-matched and re-sized title logo stat and additional caption boxes added.

Marvel Saga #3, February 1986 : "Book III: A Gathering of Dooms"

Wraparound cover by Ron Frenz and John Byrne. The Official History of the Marvel Universe continues as we witness the complete origin and history of Prince Namor and his first strike against the surface world. Plus, the conclusion to Spider-Man's origin, as well as the complete origin of Doctor Doom and his very first battle with the Fantastic Four. And, we meet the mysterious man known as Professor X. Featuring excerpts from Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962) , Fantastic Four #4 and #5 (1961), Fantastic Four Annual #1 and #2, Marvel Mystery Comics  #9 (1939), Sub-Mariner #1 and #8 (1968), Incredible Hulk #2 (1962) , Uncanny X-Men #38 (1963), and Giant Size Invaders #1 (1975).