Which one do you use?

I never understood how one price guide could have one book listed at one price and another guide could have the same book in the same condition at a different price. When I was collecting comic books in my teens ?Overstreet?s? was the guide to use. I was overjoyed when they began to publish a magazine every month.

Wizard came into the industry like a magazine created by executives who cared nothing about comic books and only wanted a large bottom line. It seems they have succeeded beyond their dreams. Each magazine was filled with news, teasers, ads, interviews, and a price guide. It was so successful that ?Overstreet?s? changed from monthly to quarterly, and now back to their annual book. I collected both religiously. I felt that?Overstreet?s? had the better price. This was probably because I was young and impressionable and the comic book shop I frequented used it as their bible. ?Overstreet?s? was consistent. Wizard? fluctuated greatly. Bottom line was did I want my collection to be worth something or just pretend it was.

I know it felt good to have a desired book be worth something. My most desirable key issue was The Incredible Hulk #181 (I since sold this). It wasn?t a high grade but it is the 1st appearance of Wolverine. I always checked this one and one other. This other one I still have. I had it graded (a 9.2 White pages) and then regarded with Stan Lee?s signature. It was given a ?9.4? Off-White to White pages but how much is it worth? And what guide do I use to find out?

Thanks for Reading

Tnerb