These were the comic books my father made me throw out in 1969

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4. My dad lost his EC comic collection

when he moved out of his family's house. Grandma decided to clean up the attic. As a 10 year newly minted comic fan consuming Warren Magazine horror comics I was so excited about going into the attic to find and read those EC comics my dad told me about (this was before reproductions became popular).

It was a sad day when we discovered Grandma's vandalism.

I recently handed down my dad and mine combined collection of comics to my nephew. I admit that I did poach some valuable ones out of it to sell and retained some that still have great sentimental value, but, for someone willing to put in the effort, it could represent a couple of thousand dollars even quickly sold (maybe even more but you always have to have a buyer on the other end).

I had a great dad. I miss him everyday. I don't think Grandma was malicious just didn't understand the value (which was both monetary and sentimental).

I hope my nephew thinks of me fondly someday knowing that I continued the legacy.

A lifetime of consuming horror as well as science fiction and fantasy. I have a great marriage of 35+ years, two wonderful and accomplished daughters, and I have never gone on a mass killing spree.