X-Men #109

In eighth grade I had a friend by the name if Gregory Horn. He collected comic books. I remember him getting excited about issue 12. It wasn't until issue #17 that I was able to find the title. I picked it up and was given more information about Wolverine. I didn't realize then that it was a cover swipe.

At my first Baltimore Comic Con in 2012 I was searching for certain comic books. I found one dealer that had some beautiful looking books. This was the year I also sat down with Matt Nelson to discuss pressing. He helped me learn more about the candidates for the service. He even helped me decide to purchase two separate books, the first one being the Incredible Hulk #109 and the second was the reason I'm writing this entry.

I was going to have them pressed and sent to CGC, but before I did I wanted to take them home to read. It was a month later at the NYCC I decided to get them signed, after all I could always get the pressed later. I was shocked at the grades when they were revealed on the registry. The 9.4 was sweet considering Matt thought it would reach a 9.6 with a press, the X-Men however was uncanny, it attained a 9.8 with no help at all.

Knowing that there were books from the seventies in such a high calibre helped me decide to try going after my birthday books. And speaking if birthdays, my son turned 22 today. So if you're reading this kid, I love you and I'm proud of you.

Thanks for Reading

Tnerb.

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