mysterymachine

If Frankenstein is Sci-Fi, movies like Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Return of the Living Dead would also be Sci-Fi.

Even though it is technically sci fi, you can find a movie horrifying to watch. If the movie horrifies you, then it should classify as horror, right?

I think you are making the right decision. If the buyer asks why, simply tell him that you do not sell to buyers with zero feedback. You should probably update your listing as well, for anyone else thinking of purchasing the book.

On 11/14/2023 at 1:48 PM, NewWorldOrder said:

Truth usually is somewhere in the middle right? So, I hear what you saying but I think there is some validity that what others saying is happening and you are saying doesn't happen.  Maybe not as extreme as people make out to be, but its is def there.

#1 culprit, I agree....bad storytelling, but some of those bad stories are a byproduct of trying to be extreme and pandering.  Where even one writer flat out said, "if you don't like my politics then don't buy my book."   Think we can agree that usually is not a great way to sell new comics.

There is an oversaturation of this type of material. New writers think they are breaking boundaries, but these boundaries were broken forty years ago with titles like Sandman and Preacher. And ten years before that, we had Camelot 3000. I wouldn't say that this is the main cause of the decline of comics, but it certainly isn't bringing in more readers. As others have already mentioned price is one of the biggest factors. If Spawn can sell for $1.99, then we are talking about a reachable goal. The whole process of comic publishing needs to be restructured, from the quality of the paper to distribution, to the artists and writers. The more I think about, it the more I realize how unlikely it is for the comic industry to survive.

I used to put three bronze age books into one silver age bag and they held up pretty good. But they also need to be stored in a full box to avoid drooping and bending. 

Thanks, everyone!  For some reason, I didn't receive notification that anyone responded to this post, so I went ahead and sent it in without a press. I'll post the results when I get it back. Hopefully the staple will still be attached. 

Thanks for everyone who responded. I decided not to have this one sent to CGC. But I will be sending in the Batman 3. I'll post the results of that book as soon as I get it back. 

This book has a large spine roll and the bottom staple is popped. I don't think I will be sending it in for a press because I'm afraid the top staple will pop. What do you guys think? Should I have it pressed? Also, what grade would you give it as is? Thanks-

Tape on spine. Stamps all over the cover, large crease on lower corner of book which is hard to see in the photo. Lots of other issues. What do you think? 

It's sad seeing all these artists I grew up with moving on. This newer generation of artists just doesn't compare with what we had. 

I'm going to bring up Star Wars. I know many are saying "Hey that's a movie! We're talking about comics!" Well, just mark that as another unpopular opinion of mine, because Star Wars holds an impressive share of the comic market today.

I was 16 when the movie came out. I lived through the long theater lines and hype on the Six-o clock News. My friends and I waited two weeks before going to avoid the crowds. Was the wait worth it? Yeah. Was it the best Sci-Fi movie to ever hit the theaters? What?? No way guys.

Sorry, but the movie was not worth the hype. Now I don't hate the movie, it was good. It had groundbreaking effects (for six months anyway) and a fantastic soundtrack from John Williams. That victory march at the end, when they all receive their medals is such an iconic ending. Even though it didn't really end there.  I just never to this day understood the hype. Darth Vader was just Doctor Doom in space. The Storm Troopers were a gang of  that never spent a day at target practice. The Term "May the Force be with you" is just silly!! The Wookie looked like a character from Sesame Street. (Look up an old short film called "Hardware Wars". You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss three buck's goodbye)

Close Encounter of the Third Kind came out only six months later, and the special effects in that movie surpassed the effects in Star Wars by leaps and bounds.

Ok I'm carrying on too long about the movie. But that movie spawned what we have today. TV Shows, Cartoons, Toys and Comics. Yes, Comics, Comics, and more Comics! Spec, Spec, and more spec! Is all this Star Wars hype still confusing to me? Yes, yes and yes!! 

I seem to remember reading in one of the Overstreet guides (way back when I was still a teenager) that collectors liked them because the inserts supported the book and kept them in better shape. I know that when I was buying them, they were not displayed in comic racks but rather on magazine racks. So, they usually wouldn't have that top staple crease that the comic racks gave them. Somehow the focus shifted to rarity. I don't get the interest myself.

My advice would be to stop worrying about getting the best amount for your books and consider how much better you would feel if your debt was paid off. Is their interest on your debt? If so, why wait? I had to sell a few books recently to pay $2500 in car repairs, and I hate selling my books. But honestly, I don't miss them. Although none of the books I sold were major keys.

Manufacturing errors are usually ignored by CGC. There are some non-color breaking creases along the spine though. It's hard to say if a pressing would bring to 9.8. You would need to look very closely at the book and decide for yourself if you want to have it pressed.

My old man eyes see a 9.6  

On 8/4/2023 at 6:03 PM, CGC Mike said:

So far, 62 participants have submitted their grades.  Be sure you have sent me actual CGC grades.  If I receive a 4.6 for 1 book, I will not be able to record any of your grades.  Check your PM's.

oh! This one's easy!  

I went over my grades changing them around. I should have known better to do that.

 More Fun 102   5.5  4.0     +5

Harvey Library    3.5           +3

TTA11                 6.0           +2

Spidey 38           6.0  5.0    +2

HOS 92              5.5            

12 points total.  

Yeah, that was me that gave the Thing! book a 6.5.

On 7/10/2023 at 11:38 AM, Lninefingers said:

It's like someone stuck it in a book press, or under under something heavy. Even with the weird pressing, I still think this gets to at least a 5.0 because of how clean the edges and corners are. I'd bet purple label though. 

This was my thought as well. It's obviously been amateurishly pressed at some time. Maybe the waviness was created by excessive heat? Still, it's a nice book, I will take the word of the owner that no other restoration has been done. I would give it a 5.0 maybe a 5.5.

Please add me to this inglorious club!!  

Just my opinion but with the rusty staples and water damage I would think it will grade lower. Around 2.0-2.5. You have to grade key books! it's in the comic collector bylaws.

On 5/26/2023 at 9:55 AM, 500Club said:

I’d like a mulligan on that comment.  The Stool says 101K were ordered.  

You can find 5 packs of the comic on Ebay already.

On 5/14/2023 at 2:18 PM, shadroch said:

I want my metv.   My Dish network discontinued it a few months ago and it seems like it is not coming back.

I get it on the frndly tv app. There is a small monthly subscription of 6.99 for it though.