There were only a handful of highest grade issues available and I let one slip through my fingers so I was determined to try and avoid it happening again. World Wide Comics had two highest grades but the combined price, for me, was very high although reasonable given the quality of the two comics. This is part of my quality over quantity goal. I hadn't purchased anything since May so I had a nice amount of money to spend but this still put me well in the red and there I will stay until the end of the year. My current plan is to make my next purchase the beginning of summer 2015 so there is going to be a long wait.

I picked up Captain Marvel Adventures #32 CGC graded 9.4 and #40 CGC graded 9.2. This gets my total percentage in the set up to 30% and I finally feel like my set has officially arrived. I have 26 highest grade issues and 14 that stand alone. These numbers are so much higher than the current registry point leader it's ridiculous. I still don't think I can win Golden Age set of the year or Presentation of the Year but I think my set is ready to get some consideration. My next scheduled purchase would actually be the most I've ever paid for a single issue and these rarified airs can sometimes take my breath away. I worry more now about my package arriving safe and sound.

I've been hearing more buzz about a Captain Marvel movie in 2016 with Dwayne Johnson reportedly confirming his casting as Black Adam. This movie won't be based in the same universe as the Man of Steel universe and will be a bit more light hearted which is probably a smart move. If it becomes a popular franchise my collection may jump in price but it could also price me out of the market going forward. On the other hand the movie may never happen. We shall see.

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