low distribution doesn't necessarily equate to "less copies today"... 27 is a relatively common 1953 book...there are almost always 6-10 copies readily available in the marketplace, and that is just searching the "tip" of the iceberg...
in my experience, I have actually found issue 26 to be much scarcer than 27, yet no "limited" notation is made... that said, the actual reason for the OSPG notation of limited distibution on issue 27 is beyond my recollection, but there is nothing "limited" about its availability today (thumbs u
also keep in mind that most early 1950's superhero books are scarce , but my guess is there were as many 27's released/produced, as the surrounding issues ...maybe the ending of the korean war afffected distribution
Gator, thanks for the analysis. BTW, I should have checked the OPG, as it states low distribution, not limited distribution.
At any rate a check on Ebay shows 4 copies of #27 for sale right now versus 1 for issue #26. When you say the marketplace, do you mean Ebay plus the major
on-line sites, like Four Color Comics, Mile High, Pedigree Comics, Metroplis and the like?
correct...the marketplace encompasses all the above and more...what you have listed is the "tip of the iceberg", but there are probably hundreds of dealers that don't have online presences (like us), but that carry that inventory...
again, I wouldn't put any faith in the "low" aspect...there are more copies (supply) than demand (thumbs u