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Old Fashion PB and J

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  1. Babs Tarr is listed as attending NYCC on her site Philip Tan is listed as attending NYCC on their site Rafael Albuqurque is listed as attending NYCC according to his site
  2. I enjoyed Deathstroke Rebirth, have not read #1, but felt rebirth was a nice introduction for the book. I will continue.
  3. what does this mean? I think it's about the argument over what constitutes a 1st appearance and what should the hobby value more in the variations that people have come up with. Thor 411 is the more important New Warriors book to some and 412 to others. Sweet Juggernaut cover vs. sweet green cover with washed up heroes.
  4. For these variants print runs matter because they create the bulk of the demand. For Hulk #181 the demand is over what is on the inside. It's a big difference. When only the cover matters demand hangs by a very thin thread. By that logic, Hulk #180 would be the more valuable and sought-after book. This is not the case. Collectors prefer #181 because of... the cover. (Just throwing this out there, although I do see the point you're trying to make.) Also, many of these debates miss the fact that the hobby has grown into collectors purchasing many, many books purely for the cover artwork. It's art; not so different from buying a rare painting at this point. And the better the story behind it, the more it's worth. Im a cover collector Same here. I'm a cover collector too. I also prefer a hulk 181 over 180. It only makes sense as a lot of card collectors are back in the fold. That I don't understand, and I collect Detective comics from GA to Modern, Pre Code Horror, and keys/classic covers. The expensive variant business, eh. To each their own, but I cap at like 100.00 on moderns. All my copper and modern keys are sold to buy PCH.
  5. Wonder Woman 1 - loved the story, have the rest of the run to read. Suicide Squad - enjoyed issue 1, will continue Batman 1 - yes, this is good batman. JLA - on board. Next up are Nightwing, Deathstroke, Flash, Harley, Batgirl, Supergirl, and AS Batman. Are aqua man and GL titles good? How about blue beetle?
  6. Also, suicide squad 1 turner variants are bringing 60-70 for the set on eBay. These haven't shipped yet, but according to aspen they did not have as large a print run and shouldn't be available at conventions like Harley and AS Batman. I would imagine these will be the cover to have similar to their Batman.
  7. For these variants print runs matter because they create the bulk of the demand. For Hulk #181 the demand is over what is on the inside. It's a big difference. When only the cover matters demand hangs by a very thin thread. By that logic, Hulk #180 would be the more valuable and sought-after book. This is not the case. Collectors prefer #181 because of... the cover. (Just throwing this out there, although I do see the point you're trying to make.) Also, many of these debates miss the fact that the hobby has grown into collectors purchasing many, many books purely for the cover artwork. It's art; not so different from buying a rare painting at this point. And the better the story behind it, the more it's worth. Im a cover collector Same here. I'm a cover collector too. I also prefer a hulk 181 over 180. Same here, better cover. Print run be damned, if I like the spidey 678, I would own it. When it was 15.00 I thought it was ugly, and still do. To invest in a comic that you don't really like due to scarcity just seems odd to me.
  8. For these variants print runs matter because they create the bulk of the demand. For Hulk #181 the demand is over what is on the inside. It's a big difference. When only the cover matters demand hangs by a very thin thread. By that logic, Hulk #180 would be the more valuable and sought-after book. This is not the case. Collectors prefer #181 because of... the cover. (Just throwing this out there, although I do see the point you're trying to make.) Also, many of these debates miss the fact that the hobby has grown into collectors purchasing many, many books purely for the cover artwork. It's art; not so different from buying a rare painting at this point. And the better the story behind it, the more it's worth. Im a cover collector
  9. For these variants print runs matter because they create the bulk of the demand. For Hulk #181 the demand is over what is on the inside. It's a big difference. When only the cover matters demand hangs by a very thin thread. Again, I just buy a book because I like it.
  10. If a first appearance has two covers, I buy the one I like. But in all honesty to hear someone who collects marvel SA and BA keys talk about print runs being ANY factor in a book... That's absurd and hypocritical. Fantastic four 48 and Hulk 181 have a print run of like 1 billion
  11. From what I understand the amount that came in from SDCC was pretty epic When I called the other day regarding TAT for MFT, they said it was looking at 6 weeks. I just called today about a few submissions I made at SDCC and was told the current TAT for MFT is around three to three and a half months. I am hoping that was a mistake. they told me 4 and half months when I called yesterday For Modern Fast Track ?? I'm sorry. This is my first order sent to CGC, so I'm new at this. I did Modern (the $18.00 a book one for books 1975 and up) and when I called and inquired they said it would be 4 and a half months. So I'm seeing Modern Fast Track is a more expensive one, so no, not MFT. No problem. That a regular Modern sub. The waiting is the best part It will be like Christmas once the books come in. Good luck with your grades What if I don't believe in X-Mas? Communist
  12. Out of about 150/200 books last year I was about 95%, this year I am at about 75%. I thought it was just me, but they have been tight. Even on site is tight.
  13. From what I understand the amount that came in from SDCC was pretty epic When I called the other day regarding TAT for MFT, they said it was looking at 6 weeks. I submitted books 2 weeks ago in boston for fast track and they haven't shown as received. I could have sent the books in when I got home and picked up a week.
  14. These TAT are just awful.. they used to start picking back up around September, that doesn't seem likely.
  15. I started watching it last night, seems like a pretty damn cool show! I am 2 episodes in, and probably about to start binge watching
  16. JUN160090 CONAN THE SLAYER #2 $3.99 JUN160211 BATGIRL #2 VAR ED $2.99 JUN160217 DEATHSTROKE #1 VAR ED $2.99 JUN160253 FLASH #5 VAR ED $2.99 JUN160280 TITANS #2 $2.99 JUN160285 WONDER WOMAN #5 VAR ED $2.99
  17. Just saw the movie tonight, absolutely loved it. Did not watch any DC films in the theater other than Batman. This was so much FUN!
  18. 10 book modern Fast Track 7/18 received 8/11 Shipped/Safe Grading is a smidge tight.