Wayne-Tec

Any excuse I can find to share this again...

Loose page w/panel clipped from Superman #1:

I thought I would update a group shot of Actions under 20. I have included my wall piece I have had for quite some time.

I'm really liking that Action #6 for some reason.

Might as well post my updated mini group shot over here too

 

Every book here is beyond beautiful, but that 35 is looking mighty fine for a 4.0.

If he's the sneaky under-cutting bounder that everyone makes him out to be, why would he want to display the controversial Tec 37

 

Well - bingo?

 

You still don't get it. If X was guilty, why go through the trouble of painting a scarlet letter in X's sigline indicating that X was the other buyer in the first place?

Exactly...because he didn't know about the previous transaction when he made the purchase.

Clearly when he removed the book from his sig, he likely didn't want to draw additional attention to himself but from what I recall a few days ago, he was proud to show off his pre-Robin Tec collection within his sig.

If he knew that there was an agreed transaction with another buyer previously, he wouldn't have displayed that very book with pride for all of us members to see.

I find it very disturbing that the buyer is aware of this thread but has been quiet until now. I don't want to throw anyone under the moped until we've heard both sides but it suggests that the buyer is giving the seller time to concoct a story.

 

If the buyer really is the person it's implied to be, it's someone who has posted like gangbusters since joining up. Curiously, he hasn't posted today

I just read that the original seller has contacted the original buyer so hopefully everything works out for the best.

However, I would like to say that from everything I have gathered over the past few months, "Bat-Man" seems like a great guy. I hate to speculate as no one besides the seller and the eventual buyer know the details for sure, but I for one can vouch for "Bat-Man" as he, to the best of my knowledge, seems to be nothing but a stand-up guy.

I highly doubt that he had any knowledge of this transaction issue as he wouldn't have likely posted the book in his sig had he known the issue at hand. And again from my experience, he seems to honest to knowingly participate in a transaction that would upset another valued board member.

I also (to a lesser extent) am familiar with Dan (the original poster) and he too seems like a great guy as well. I would imagine that the friend he posted for must be a good guy to (just making assumptions by association).

Hopefully this will all get worked out for the best.

Definitely Batman #1.

As though your avatar doesn't give it away.

send us a youtube link, would love to watch it (thumbs u

 

Let's give it a whirl and see if it works...

 

Extra points for using Kashmir.

Fantastic video!

Both sold for approx. $97,000 1 year ago .....which one would you choose, and why?

I was tempted at first to go with Cap #1.

Growing up, it always seemed (according to the guide which is always reflective of the true market) that the two books were equal in value. In recent years, Batman #1 has pulled ahead.

So the difference in a grade and a half might have swayed me in Cap's favor.

But thinking logically...no. It would be Batman #1 all of the way.

Of couse I think Batman #1 is the greatest book of all time in some respects, but lets put my blatant bias aside. Batman is a cultural icon, and while Cap is also to a certain extent, they are not equals.

The value of a Batman #1 would fair better outside of regular collectors simply due to the status his character has managed to amount and his expansion through various forms of media.

They say buy the book and not the label so in that sense, the books don't look all that different. If suddenly the label on the Batman #1 read 7.5 and the label on the Cap #1 read 8.0; I don't think anyone would be going crazy.

Batman #1 is the more valuable book. Batman #1 (to me) is the more marketable book.

I'd take it over the Cap #1.

Since we're forming clubs for all the major Silver Age keys, I figure I start this one up. I just got this in today through a smooth transaction with Blind Owl.

 

 

That is an awfully nice looking 3.0; very sharp inks.

This book certainly warrants its own club.

Hey guys,

I'm too far away from the coast to get much of the sea breeze you were talking about. When I talked about the room not being that humid, it wasn't meaning so much that it is impossible as much as I mean that my house gets good circulation.

In general, it does appear to be more hot than humid but that's in part due to the fact that I usually intall an AC to run on the really bad days; or have in years past. This room isn't my "comics room" by any means as I would select conditions far more ideal. My more valuable books are stored in a cool and dark place so I have no concerns there.

Right now, it's just a matter of conserving space as we're doing work around the house. The books aren't all that valuable but were enough to warrant a post. I'm not sure where one would draw the line but I care enough to ask so that must count for something.

I appreciate everyone's feedback and I will continue to search for the best possible solution. If it means that a few boxes of books need to be re-located, even if they take up space that I'd prefer for them not to, then so be it.

High temps are not really much problem. Humidity is the only worry you should have.

Where I live it gets up around 110 to 120 during the summer, I've always kept my books in the garage and they have always been ok.

But garages are cooler although car exaust can certainly be an issue.

I'm not worried about this room getting above 100, although I'm sure there will be humid days from time to time. Just trying to figure out the safest way to go about this.

Humidity is a big factor. Minimally, without AC, I would use a dehumidifier in the room.

Point noted.

Even if I do so, what kind of risks do you feel there might be?

Hey guys,

I had a few questions about comic book storage as it pertains to room temperature. Here's the deal, I have an extra room on the third floor of my house which I am using right now to store a number of things, comic books included.

The problem is with the spring and summer coming up, the room is bound to increase in temperature. Not all that humid as I recall in years past, but certainly above what would be considered comfortable room temperature. I could easily install an air conditioner, but wouldn't plan on having it running 24/7. My other concern is that I wouldn't want the room temperature to rise and drop too much as I know that is not good for comics either.

Now I have some older (and not too valuable) books that have been stored up there for a while already (mostly SA Marvel), and there is no apparent damage as they look about the same as when I first stored them.

I also have a few inexpensive Marvel SA slabs along with the rest of the books.

So what I'd like to know is, how dangerous do you guys think it is to store these books in a room that temperature and is there any way I could store them that would protect the books better despite the room temperature?

I'd just assume store them in a cooler room but I'm pressed at the moment for space as we're doing some house-work.

Thoughts, suggestions?

Thanks

I love this thread!! Anyone know what would be a reasonable price to pay for a Batman #1 coverless?

I once owned a copy but was foolish enough to sell it.

I would say that if you could pick a copy up in the $1,000 to $1,500 range, that would be a solid investment. But I'd suggest you have CGC slab it ASAP instead of hunting for a cover.

A slabbed coverless Batman #1 would be worth some good money, finding a cover might cost you well more than the coverless copy to begin with,

Anyone else out there have any other sweet GA coverless books?

This thread is coming along far better than I expected.

It is simply amazing to see low grade copies of books like these. The Action Comics #1 wrap most certainly belongs in this thread. I'll be sure to throw up a pic of my lone pannel from Superman #1 after get it uploaded into my PC.

Bill Everett's origin of Amaz-Man #5 came out around Aug/39 before Marvel #1:

 

 

Burgos, Everett Marvel Comics 1 (1939):

 

Both are amazing books but I had to check my eyes to be sure...that's a CGC'd Marvel Comics #1? Words could not describe how beautiful that book is.

Do you own that copy?

A complete Detective Comics # 27 is out of reach for me so I settled on this.

It is missing the front cover only,,,,

This is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Obviously I've seen high grade copies, etc. but it is really nice to see a somewhat (allow me to stress "somewhat") affordable copy of an AMAZING comic like that.

Thanks for sharing!

Hey guys,

I thought it might be interesting if we started a thread to include everyone's Golden Age coverless grails. While I both realize and appreciate the devotion to high grade comics, I have noticed that there are a number of collectors like myself who would rather spend each and every penny they have to acquire the most key Golden Age issues you could find. Obviously one has to sacrifice the quality of the book to do so but hey, you can't always be picky when it comes to books of this caliber.

I will begin by putting up my Coveless/Incomplete (cfo) copy of Sub Mariner Comics #1 in the hopes that others will follow and display some amazing key coverless GA issues...

okay okay, credit given. Those books are beyond beautiful, im humbled. No sarcasim either. Most collectors would give anything to have any of those books.

beautiful books, but not Detective Comics? I'm confused.

Greatest GA Villian? Easy, one word...

Joker

And the Red Skull would be second.

Here's my copy of Detective comics #45 just in. This is the book responsible for all my ranting about Tec #45 vs. Batman #4 so if OS ever corrects the info in the guide, I want you all hold this book and myself personally responsible.

1st: Superman, Batman, Robin, Captain America, Captain Marvel, etc...

2nd: Flash, Green Lantern, Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, Spectre, Wonder Woman, etc...

3rd: The Atom, Dr. Fate, Bulletman, Crimson Avenger, Daredevil, Catman, etc...

#27 is the greatest Batman book of all time but I agree that #31 has the greatest cover of all time and closer to my price range then Tec #27 will ever be.