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    Posted · Edited by Jim Corrigan

    My 20+ year old scanner has finally moved on to the great tech dump in the sky so I'm trying something new.  Please bear with me while work out the kinks.  I can already tell I need different lighting for the photographs as having the light source on the left leaves a slight shadow on the right side of the cover.  Also, the light bulb I used tonight is a slightly yellow CFL so I think it added a slight yellow tint to the images which I don't like.  As I work through this, constructive suggestions will be appreciated.  I hope to post a number of Bronze Age Incredible Hulk, then work my way back to some Silver Age issues.  Thanks.

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    I'd like to get a little info out of the current Overstreet annual for some SA/BA books and my "current" guide is 2019.  If there's someone online for a few minutes who would be willing to help me with that, message me please.  Thanks.

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    On 4/19/2024 at 1:08 PM, JollyComics said:

     

    Howdy David, you ought to start your count on the purchases from Jim Corrigan. xD

    @DavidTheDavid is a very astute boardie who knows a good thing when he sees it and he's so easy to deal with that he's always welcome on my threads.  Perhaps you could start a competition with him to see which of you can buy more books from me... :baiting: xD

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    I sold Ernie some beautiful Tomb of Dracula issues. He is an incredibly pleasant, patient and relaxed boardie to deal with and good to his word.  I would do business again with Ernie any day of the week which ends in a 'y'.  :foryou:

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    So, since this is my thread, my little universe, and I can do ANYTHING I want (almost), and I'm feeling drunk with power, I hereby decree that any item listed in this thread, prior to and not including the Tec 140 and other slabs listed yesterday, and which has a listed price of $3.50 or more, shall be for at least the rest of the day 10% off.  I have so spoken! :preach:zzz

    My greatest adventure 80

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    On 8/9/2023 at 10:29 AM, rlextherobot said:

    Allegedly they will be releasing the final episodes of the show at some point, although I'm still skeptical. They're shot, and when asked directly James Gunn claimed they were in the pipeline but who knows - I wouldn't be surprised if they're just waiting it out until everyone forgets and moves on rather than stirring up bad feelings during the transfer to Gunn. 

    So, they have what... six more episodes that haven't streamed?  The last episode I saw was the season 4, episode 6.

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    Reduced! Riddle me this, Batman! What major key did Jim Corrigan just add to his thread?

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    My Greatest Adventure 80 CGC 9.0 WP  $10,500  Origin and 1st appearance of The Doom Patrol

    Doom Patrol premiered in the June 1963 issue of My Greatest Adventure; X-Men 1 came out just 3 months later and the similarities were striking.  Over the years, the creators of Doom Patrol gave a number of interviews in which they stated their opinions that the X-Men were copied from their ideas.  Maybe... or just one helluva coincidence.

    • There are, by my count, 74 graded X-Men 1's Universal 9.0 or above and the last one sold in January of this year, according to GPA, for $102K
    • There are 20 Universal graded copies of MGA 9.0 or above; the last sale of any issue 9.0 or above was when I bought this one in 2018.

    With no recent sales at grade to use for guidance, setting the asking price really came down to what price I'd be willing to part with the book for based on my own personal assessment of its relative value.  I think it's at least worth the ask and I believe the reason you don't see this book turn over is because the few collectors who currently own copies in this grade aren't willing to sell their books for years old historical prices, which for some grades are over a decade old.  I'm going to test the waters but it's okay if I don't sell it.  With four seasons of a successful TV series, a new generation of comics fans have been introduced to the team and it's popularity will grow.  In time, I believe it will get the respect it deserves, leading the way for the X-Men to follow with the originality of its characters and premise.

    As with the Tec 140, the following apply to this book and, in case of conflict with any global thread ground rules, the following takes precedence.

    • Payment must be made by Certified Check mailed within two business days of agreement to purchase. We may, possibly, mutually agree to something different.
    • Shipping costs will be exact and we can mutually agree as to the preferred method of shipping and the amount of insurance will be determined at that time.
    • An :takeit: in the thread trumps any ongoing PM negotiations and, if we reach an agreement via PM, you should immediately take it in the thread to establish your priority.  That will be your responsibility.
    • I would prefer to sell the book outright rather than trade it but I won't completely rule out the possibility of a trade for one or two similar quality books if I like them and it's clear to me that I'm better off after the trade than before.  Your books would be received before mine ships.

    Thanks for looking.

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    Reduced! Riddle me this, Batman! What major key did Jim Corrigan just add to his thread?

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    Detective 140 CGC 5.0 OW-W   $15,000  Origin and 1st appearance of The Riddler

    I've owned this book for a few years and, while I've enjoyed looking at it very much, it's time to consider moving it along and maybe getting something new to enjoy for awhile.  I still remember the excitement I felt when I sat down in front of the telly to watch the first episode of Adam West's new Batman series in the sixties. (Yep, I'm that old :preach:)  For those of you who weren't born when dinosaurs still roamed the planet, the weekly format was a 30-minute broadcast with a cliff-hanger on Wednesday night to be followed by a 30-minute broadcast with the resolution on Thursday night.  The premier villian of the week was The Riddler played by the Jim Carrey of my generation, Frank Gershwin.  IIRC, the Joker, played by Cesar Romero, didn't appear until the third week of the season.  For that reason, the Riddler was always, to me, Batman's number 1 nemesis although The Joker has certainly made a strong case for the top spot the last few decades.  And, IMHO, the only books more important in The Batman canon are Tec 27, Tec 38, Tec 168 and Bat 1, in that order.  YMMV.

    I don't believe any type of work was done to this book prior to encapsulation, neither cleaning nor pressing, and it might possibly benefit from such but you can look at the scans and decide for yourself.  One of the book's most noticeable attributes, which I've especially enjoyed, is the perfectly placed date stamp on the front cover, giving the book that unmistakable air of authenticity.  It's the only copy I've seen like that so I've always considered my copy to be very special.  If I count correctly, there are currently 74 graded blue-label copies at 5.0 or higher out of 182 in the census.  So, rare, maybe not like hen's teeth, but certainly difficult to come by and I think only one or two copies change hands each year, if that.  I felt very lucky to get mine when I did.

    The following apply to this book and, in case of conflict with any global thread ground rules, the following takes precedence.

    • Payment must be made by Certified Check mailed within two business days of agreement to purchase. We may, possibly, mutually agree to something different.
    • Shipping costs will be exact and we can mutually agree as to the preferred method of shipping and the amount of insurance will be determined at that time.
    • An :takeit: in the thread trumps any ongoing PM negotiations and, if we reach an agreement via PM, you should immediately take it in the thread to establish your priority.  That will be your responsibility.
    • I would prefer to sell the book outright rather than trade it but I won't completely rule out the possibility of a trade for one or two similar quality books if I like them and it's clear to me that I'm better off after the trade than before.  Your books would be received before mine ships.

    Thanks for looking!

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    Reduced! Riddle me this, Batman! What major key did Jim Corrigan just add to his thread?

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    Posted · Edited by Jim Corrigan

    Time for another updated summary of what's still available.  I know this thread is almost as old as I am but there are still quite a few books available which I'd still like to sell so I'll add to this thread as I can.  I've tried to make sure this is an accurate summary of what's still available but mistakes happen.  More coming soon!  Thanks!

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    Batman 213 Giant G61, 30th Anniversary Special F+   $50
    Amazing Spider-Man 182 VF-   $12
    Flash 163 F/VF   $60
    Marvel Super Action 1 VF   $20
    Amazing Spider-Man 224 F+  $5
    Amazing Spider-Man 171 F+  $12
    Amazing Spider-Man 167 VF-   $13

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    Marvel Team-Up 145 VF/NM  $4
    Marvel Team-Up 137 VF  $3

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    Marvel Team-Up Annual 3 NM-  $6
    Captain Marvel (1968) 59 F/VF  $6
    Captain Marvel (1968) 53 VF-  $7
    Captain Marvel (1968) 42 F  $3.50
    Captain Marvel (1968) 41 F+  $4.50
    Captain Marvel (1968) 40 VF-  $7
    Captain Marvel (1968) 44 F+  $4
    Captain Marvel (1968) 39 VF+  $9

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    Thor 349 VF+  $3.50
    Thor 348 NM-  $4
    Captain Marvel (1968) 38 VF+  $9
    Captain Marvel (1968) 37 VF-  $7

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    Spectacular Spider-Man 94 VF-  $3
    Spectacular Spider-Man 93 VF  $3.50
    Spectacular Spider-Man 91 VF-  $3
    Spectacular Spider-Man 87 VF+  $4
    Spectacular Spider-Man 83 NM-  $12
    Spectacular Spider-Man 80 VF-  $3
    Spectacular Spider-Man 79 F/VF  $3
    Spectacular Spider-Man 78 F+  $2.50

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    Iron Man 175 F-  $2
    Iron Man 160 F-  $2
    Iron Man 159 F-  $2
    Iron Man 151 VF-  $4
    Iron Man 119 VG  $2
    Iron Man 99 VF-  $8
    Iron Man 75 F-  $4.50

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    Tomb of Dracula 63 NM-  $38.50
    Tomb of Dracula 37 F/VF  $14.50
    Tomb of Dracula 36 VF-  $16

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    Marvel Two-in-One 100  NM $5  Double-sized Final Issue!
    Marvel Two-in-One 99 NM  $4
    Marvel Two-in-One 93 NM  $4
    Marvel Two-in-One 70 NM  $4
    DC Archive Editions New Teen Titans vol 4  Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $15

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    Marvel Masterworks vol 73 Atlas Era Heroes v1 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $25
    Marvel Masterworks vol 81 GA Sub-Mariner Comics v2 Like-new  $30
    Marvel Masterworks vol 128 GA Sub-Mariner Comics v3 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $30
    Marvel Masterworks vol 88 GA Human Torch Comics v2 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $30
    Marvel Masterworks vol 142 GA Human Torch Comics v3 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $30
    Marvel Masterworks vol 99 GA Captain America Comics v2 Like-new  $35

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    Marvel Masterworks vol 111 GA Captain America Comics v3 Like-new  $35
    Jim Steranko's History of Comics v1 (1970) & v2 (1972)  $99.99
    Tales of Suspense 53  CGC 9.2 ow-w pages  $1550
    Strange Tales 178 VF $90

    My greatest adventure 80

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    On 4/30/2022 at 3:20 PM, bronze johnny said:

    See you again in 2025?

    Nah, I'll cut that three years in half.  I thought about getting back to you sooner but, since apparently you and I are the only people left on this thread, I thought I'd better spread it out a bit, make it last.  xD

    I continue to be amazed at how few of these books there are in high grade (I think there's one more 9.0 since I last looked at the census) and I never see one sell.  That must be the very definition of rare.

    Now that the TV series has come to a premature end, I guess it's time to binge, start over watching from the beginning and watch all the way through.  Has anyone watched the entire run?

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    On 10/10/2022 at 9:25 PM, Erndog said:

    I'll take ToD:  59, 57, 55, 54, 51, 40, 39, 38, 33, 32, 31, 30, 28, 23, 22, 21 as PER PM

    Thanks, Ernie!  ^^ (with slight qualification)  The PM quote from me to you covered only the original list of 15 books which you messaged me about on Sep 20; issue 54 wasn't included in that original list and I was unaware that you had added it.  The board software didn't indicate in any way that you had edited your original PM to add a book so I didn't give it another glance and I worked off of the first list I received to calculate your total.  No worries.  I have issue 54 and I'm sure it all works out.  I will send you an update PM right away.  It has been my pleasure messaging with you.

    Ernie told me that yesterday was Thanksgiving in Canada so I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian board members!  :foryou:  I hope everyone north of the border has much to be thankful for and I am thankful for all of the Canadian board members that I've had the pleasure to meet (virtually, that is :)) and get to know.