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As we have seen with other key books, the number of copies does not matter as long as the demand is there re: price gains. Hulk 181 is the AF 15 of the BA. As such, the prices will continue to rise, but the rates will vary year to year. FWIW, the big jump in Hulk 181s has been more at the low grade (entry level) and high grade, but the mid grade copy prices are relatively clustered and have not seen large gains. This is similar to pretty much any other established SA or BA key over the past year or two. My - SC 22 (3.0) will not run up as quickly as a Hulk 181 since the demand is not as great and it is relatively plentiful in that grade for a SA DC key. Look at B&B 28 as an example (but still harder to find than Marvel SA keys - it is relative) - the book is easier to find in 4.0 and lower grades and as a result the price rise has stagnated. I expect SC 22 to play out in a similar manner - the sweet spot for price gains with DC SA keys is 6.0 and up.

Both books will appreciate over time. If you want a Hulk 181, save up for a bit and buy the highest graded copy you can afford. That way you can enjoy both over time.

The first time I saw the grading guide all I could think was how badly overgraded a lot of the examples were that they used. Seriously, though, the Grading Guide is way too lenient across most grades. It is a decent starting place, but newbies need to make sure they use it as a weak guideline, not the rule.

I hope they keep Littlefinger around until the bitter end with Sansa assuming the Iron Throne. Then they can kill him off with her promising her hand to him and then having Arya knife him when Sansa gets the throne. Right now Euron and Littlefinger have the potential to create the most chaos which is fun.

And he did not deliver a great performance in any of those Smallville episodes, so betting a franchise on him is a non-starter. Just because he may somewhat look the part does not mean he can act.

Adventure Comics #260 CGC 7.0 Amazing Spider-Man #101 CGC 8.5 Batman #171 CGC 5.5 Showcase #60 CGC 7.5 Silver Surfer #4 CGC 6.0 Superman #233 CGC 8.0 All sold via PM.

Superman #252 CGC 9.0 $200 Classic Neal Adams wraparound cover.

Superman #233 CGC 8.0 $200

Silver Surfer #4 CGC 6.0 $250 SOLD

Showcase #60 CGC 7.5 $150 SOLD

Fantastic Four #25 CGC 4.0 $150

Batman #255 CGC 9.0 $125

Batman #244 CGC 7.5 $100

Batman #171 CGC 5.5 $300 SOLD

Amazing Spider-Man #59 CGC 9.2 $250

Okay, sorry for the long delay. Here are some new slabs to add to the thread: Amazing Spider-Man #40 CGC 6.5 $175 SOLD

Winning the long game. The way things are going now, he will be the only leader with a full army with strong cavalry by the end of this season. The Knights of the Vale have suffered zero casualties so far from what I can tell, while the Lannisters and Danny/Dothraki/Unsullied will decimate each other. I expect one or two of the dragons to bite it at some point as well. That would leave Little Finger as the military power in Westeroos which would be fun to see how he plays his cards. Right now he is supporting House Stark, but his goal is the Iron Throne and he will do whatever it takes to get there.

At a first quick glance it looks like they are passing a reefer!

Damn. I was hoping for a 3hr movie. One of my favorite movie experiences was going to see Gods & Generals on the big screen. They gave us a 5 min break halfway through to buy more drinks/popcorn and hit the washroom. That was still the best bang for the $$$ I have had at a theatre.

And...............is anyone surprised based on the trailers? Poor Ramsey Bolton - gets offed on GoT only to turn up in this. He plays a good villain so I am sure he will bounce back elsewhere.

William Shatner has been added as a guest. Damn - now the trekkies will be out in full force instead of the comic fanboys.

I heard a rumor that Marvel has been a part of Marvel's long term strategic plan for it's universe. This has been in the works for over twenty years and they have been building everything towards it. Here is the top secret well of inspiration for this relaunch.....................

Arrived at home today.

I should have the group with your books back by end of August at current turnaround rates. Hopefully full of 9.8s!

Will arrive here tomorrow.