HighRadArt

Any news? I tried in the past to put together a dinner (after Jazzman moved to Texas) and it was near impossible. More than happy to let someone else put one together. I've had lunch with a few boardies the past few years. BTW, I'll be available Friday only.

In the very early 90's when I worked for the main comic distributor one of my duties was to deliver the comics twice a week (yes back then comic stores got in shipments twice weekly) and on my route was the store McFarlane co-owned. At times he would do a store signing so I would go down early and hang out with him before people would show up. During one such signing he said to me "Can I share you some ideas I have?" and I said "Absolutely". He then proceeds to show me preliminary sketches of various characters which later would be come Spawn, etc. They were rough pencils, some inked, showing all four sides, his chain, cape, etc. He proceeded to tell me all about it and how he wanted to start a company up by creators. He is one of the coolest guys out there, I still cherish those memories because he was so down to Earth and then we proceed to look through all of my Amazing Spider-Man issues from his complete run as he signed them and tell me things about the covers he liked and didn't like. About four years ago he was up here in Seattle for the PAX convention but wasn't really announced, he was there for his Halo line. Even though nearly 20 years had passed he recognized me, got up from his tabled walked over and gave me a big hug and we got caught up. I hope I can make it over to his table to say hi at ECCC, but leaving my booth is generally difficult. With regards to an Image Expo, one would think they would have one with the recent move to Portland, the founders all being in town, the 25th anniversary, and that they have held an Image Expo here the last two years to coincide the day before the convention starts. Hopefully an announcement is made in the next week or two, and then perhaps we may hear of a Jim Lee appearance too. Wow. That sounds way better than being a fly on the wall - thanks for sharing.

With now six of the seven original Image founders, I suspect we will see an announcement of Jim Lee in the coming weeks as a guest an then perhaps Image will announce something special event wise as well to coincide with the convention, just would seem a perfect opportunity with Image's move to th pacific northwest and their 25th anniversary this year. When this group first formed Image I stood in line outside a New York LCS for hours in the cold. They were supposed to arrive earlier for the signing but didn't roll in until around noon (my feet were froze). Most of them were wearing dark sunglasses and strolled in like they were rock stars. 25 years...been a long time.

That's a good suggestion and I'll mention it if I see them. Never heard of or seen these.

$15.99 each...

I get a fatal error for that link but this one worked for me (looks like the same product). Link

Found this amusing and couldn't help but wonder if there's an actual market for these (plus, I'm going to ECCC). Looks like an over-sized cd holder for a comic book. Link

In before the lock.

Sure. I'll leave now I'm going on Fiday.

Making the drive up on Friday.

With onsite grading I'm surprised no one has stepped up for pressing yet.

Will you be hanging out at the Sheraton?

Wow. Nice collection.

I believe you stopped by my booth last year, are you going all four days this year? Yes I did and it was nice meeting you. The shows changed with reedpop so no more 4 days for me. I may drive up for one day this year. I'll make sure I stop and say hello if I do and good luck with the show.

Certainly has nothing to do with comics but if anyone is a fan of the Outlander TV series on Starz, the two stars of the show will be there with a presentation at 11:00 am Friday along with a signing schedule. No way I'd pay for TV star signings but I'm very excited to go to their panel. Awesome show by the way for anyone who has not checked it out. Time travel back to 1700s Scotland. Me and the wife love this show.

Questions. How old are the books (not the slabs)? Are the books you're keeping worth more than the price of re-slabbing them plus the price you paid for them?

First, do not deslab anything until you make sure the individual you want to sign the book is at the show. Second, go to the cgc booth and they will help with deslabbing and finding a witness. Third, don't forget to take an extra window bag for each book thats prepared for signing. Keep in mind, once deslabbed the book will get regraded and may get a lower grade. Good luck!

Just follow Dre around.

+1

More like a good scrubbing.

Interesting. That is very high grade. It would be interesting to know how much leafcasting was done...small area or large. Small or large that is a beautiful book.

believe it or not, we occasionally are good for something. if seller backed out for a bigger offer, there is no dispute here at all--seller is dead wrong. Not here.

Yep, $800. That's what I saw, too...which makes me curious why everyone thinks that was such a smoking deal, anyway. As soon as OP listed the book (before the take its and drama started), I glanced at GPA just for the heck of it, and saw a 2013 GPA sale for that book @ $450, and a 2012 sale on a 7.5 for $158. I thought...dang, he's pricing that pretty aggressively...he probably thought so too, until he (I guess) got a better offer As a side point of curiosity...something happen in the last 3 years that would double the price of that book? That does seem odd and I have no idea what that book is worth.

If he doesn’t, he will have to explain as soon as he sells publicly once again. :shrug: He won't be doing it here if he's on the Probation list.