kimik

That is a sweet copy of SC #22. Looking at the damage on the front and back cover (looks like there is a chip out of the tip of the top left corner on the back), I would put it in the 6.0 range provided there are no other spots/stains (there is one in the L in "Lantern"). I'm confused. If you're looking at the same #22 that I'm looking at, it's > 6.0 !!! Don't get me wrong - structurally it is a very sweet book. However, the corner chip should drop it to an 8.0/8.5 to start with. Add in the spine wear, small stain (which CGC is hammering right now, along with dust shadows, as I have recently had the displeasure of finding out ) and taking the fact that a scan will not show NCB bends/light creases it looks like a 6.0/6.5 range book to me.

That is a sweet copy of SC #22. Looking at the damage on the front and back cover (looks like there is a chip out of the tip of the top left corner on the back), I would put it in the 6.0 range provided there are no other spots/stains (there is one in the L in "Lantern").

I also think that part of the problem is that GL was a not a first tier character for so long that collectors did not pay much attention to SC #22. Outside of the fantastic O'Neill/Adams run in the early 70s, the character languished until the outstanding current run by Geoff Johns and the movie announcement. Add lower desirability for a long time to a lower print run to start with, and you have a key book that a lot of collectors did not really pay attention to and preserve. I have been looking for a nice copy for several years now, but did not make it a top priority until now even though I am a GL fanboy. My attitude was that it would always be an "affordable" key due to low/moderate demand so there was no hurry to get one. Great assumption on my part.

Nice. I was considering grabbing that one for a second copy as well. (thumbs u

Nice copies, guys! (thumbs u

My copy does not arrive for a few more days, but I am curious to see how many board members have copies of Showcase #22 and what condition they are in. MY guess is that it is a tough book in FN or better, but maybe this thread will prove otherwise. Please post away.

How about JT as Kilowog!

If he can act, then it might not be a bad idea. This would bring a lot of hype to the movie.........and run up prices on the keys.

There might be, but I don't think that we are quite there yet.

I talked to Calvin Slobodian at the Calgary Comic & Toy Expo a couple of weeks back about pre-Robin Tecs. He said he has#28-#37 (plus a bunch after that) in FNish or a bit better (he said his copy of #31 is FN/VF) condition. They are in his personal collection, though, and I don't believe they are for sale. He did have a great selection of GA books at the show, with a nice early Batman run starting at #4 I believe. There were also some Tecs in the 40s and 50s on the wall as well, and a few nice Timelys scattered around.

25% off all remaining regular priced books (excluding the list at 50% off already) in my Copper/Modern FS thread.

I am tied up doing some tax preparation tonight (and probably tomorrow as well) so I am starting a 2 day sale in my FS thread ( Spring Cleaning Copper & Modern Blow Out ) TAKE 25% OFF THE LISTED PRICE OF ALL REMAINING REGULAR PRICED BOOKS UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST ON MONDAY (APRIL 13th)

I have the Transformers issues up now, including RARE CANADIAN NEWSSTAND COVER PRICE VARIANTS of #3, #9, and #11!

I will be selling a bunch of Copper and Modern books over the next few nights in my thread. Up first today are the GI Joes, including a few rare Canadian newsstand price variants!

Congratulations! That is a nice looking copy. (thumbs u I can remember passing on similar graded copies for $500 - $700 in 1999 and 2000.

All of the remaining issues in my National Lampoon FS thread are on sale now at 50% off of the listed prices (which are 25-50% off the prices on Doug Sulipa's website). LINK

You are welcome. I am happy they are going to a good home. (thumbs u

I would not doubt that there is more to this story than has been told by either side, but it is probably best for everyone involved to just shut up and let by gones be by gones now.

I just listed a couple of ECs in my thread with more to come tomorrow or Christmas day. There are still some nice ASMs, Iron Mans, Sgt. Furys and FF #3 left from my super-hero listings today.

I just added a few new books for the night, including: Power Man #57 (new X-Men x-over) Power Man #66 (2nd Appearance of Sabretooth!) Power Man #78 (3rd Appearance of Sabretooth!) Power Man #84 (4th Appearance of Sabretooth!)

I posted a bunch of new books in my thread tonight featuring titles such as: Ghost Rider (late issues) Ghosts House of Mystery House of Secrets Justice League of America (giant-sized issues from#149 - 160) and Justice League #3 Superman Logo test cover variant!

It's discount time! kimik's sales thread 10% off of any remaining book (see page 24) for new buyers. 20% off for those of you who have already made a purchase in my thread.

I just added the last of my SA/BA Marvels and some nice Neal Adams Detectives and Green Lanterns tonight.

This was waiting for me when I got back from a week long management training session today:

I will be posting a bunch of nice FFs in my FS thread today.