Mr 9.8

That was fairly easy.

Or are there just a few that are graded? Being Some of Alan's earliest & many would argue ''best'' work I'm surprised how few of the Swamp books are graded 9.8 compared to Watchmen and even Miracleman. So what's the history of this book? Was it a low print run series? Low quality paper? Or are there a bunch of these issues simply being hoarded by a few? And yes I know Alan only did #20-64 (I believe Rick Veitch did one or two of the latter issues in that run)

It's the First appearance of Tim Vigil's Faust. If not for that I would not even bother looking for it.

I sorta figured that, but I just showed this just as a example of the prices I've seen this book offered for.

From what I have found this is one Tough as Hell book to find in any grade! And imagine my surprise when I found this on ebay and for how much. http://cgi.ebay.com/Omega-1987-Rebel-Studios-Premiere-Edition-1-VF-NM_W0QQitemZ150405844820QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2304e30f54 Now what was the print run of this book? Was this a convention exclusive book or was it also available for comic shops? Is this issue in high demand or is it just the rarity that makes this book command such prices?

I have got to say I was shocked reading the GRIPS story ''Death AIDS Death'' I have to say it was gutsy... SPOILER ALERT!!! Infecting GRIPS the Flagship character of GMC with the AIDS Virus!

Is this a real question? After everything that's been discussed, is this a question that really needs to be asked? REALLY? It's called ''SARCASM''

$585.43 is what it sold for.

Who/What do you want to blame if this book dose not sell for a $1'000? Surely we can't blame low interest on the book?.

I'm sorry Ms. Kitty, he just doesn't understand. Those Black Cats can be a handful! We have two of them.

It's a very tough book with those gorgeous front and back black covers Indeed, it's like O'Barr was trying to drive us High Grade collectors NUTZ!

It's amazing to see so much attention being payed to a CROW book.

WOW! Still at $556.00. Maybe it will shot up at the last minute.

Good Lord that's cheap. Imagine the bids if he put up proper pictures, answered interested party's questions, and generally took even the most modest of interest in anyone's concerns. My first 2010 temptation. Must have willpower, not to reward amateur selling . Help us Mr. 9.8, your our only hope. Sorry, but I'm buying other books from fellow Bordie's at the moment. PLUS several books on the CLINK auctions.

less then 1 hour to go and it's at $556.00.

Thanks for the support, but sadly I decided to stop bidding. Well the way I see it I'll have another chance at a 9.8 latter. Right now I'm busy with some other books.

Thanks for the support, but sadly I decided to stop bidding.

Well I placed a bid and was out bid immediately! So someone has there eye on it. Ya, well at least I added something new to my Sig line.

Well I placed a bid and was out bid immediately! So someone has there eye on it.

This is what I've been waiting for!! When this becomes available I'll pre-order two of them!

FRAK ME! http://cgi.ebay.com/Caliber-Press-The-Crow-comic-book-1-1989-CGC-grade-9-8_W0QQitemZ110482962185QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b94c3709 I didn't think this issue would be that much with 5 days still to go.

Was GRIPS the first comic at the time pushing the violence envelope?