Comixroc

I’m a copper head.  I stopped collecting in the late 90’s then picked the hobby up again in 2007.  There were two books which dragged me back into the hobby.  Primarily due to the cover art: New Avengers #27, and Red Sonja #13 (Dynamite).

I loved the cover of New Avengers, and recently discovered CGC, along with the signature series program.  I got the book signed in 2009 by cover artist Lenin Yu.  Subsequently, the whole Hawkeye /Ronin hype showed up.  All of a sudden, the book picked up some steam (which later died out).  I remember when my book was the only signature series book on the census in a 9.8.  Now, there are 16.  No doubt due to the Endgame hype.  
 

Question: does the date of signature have any meaning to you as a signature collector?  Do you feel the need to have the earliest signed copy of a book?

BTW: I believe my copy is the earliest signature, so i challenge anyone to post an earlier signature.

“…you are wearing a highly evolved symbiote… a sentient being which has attached itself to you both mentally and physically!”

Let’s go, bub!

The story for Marvel-Two-In-One #100 was full of stuff that gave me nightmares as a kid.  One of my favorite panels/ pages was this one.  Signed by DeFalco. “Galactus went through em’ like nobody’s business…” sheesh…

On 4/8/2023 at 10:49 AM, bluehorseshoe said:

I'll send this away for the 210 fee. 

Just secured a 9.6.  It will look great with the new custom label!

Mythos Ventress.

ok, 2023!  Here we go!
Mike Zeck

Ron Frenz

Alvin Lee

First appearance of Venom/ Eddie Brock.

On 12/24/2022 at 7:02 PM, MattrixAlien said:

Merry Christmas, my fellow McFarlane fans! Look what Santa brought me  The one big McFarlane key I was missing. (Yes I've got ASM 298-301 etc..) I think this thread was born out of a discussion I had with Mr Fantastic about the similarities between the cover of this, Batman 423, and McFarlane's Det Year 2 covers. This copy has travelled across the globe  and now has a loving home down under. I've been wanting it for a long time but I waited for a solid copy at a reasonable price. If I'm honest with myself it's not a '9.8 candidate'. It's got a few small colour breaking spine ticks but I love it anyway. And the last time one for sale over here on eBay had a freaking detached cover and still sold quickly. 

Congrats!  …but I don’t mind detached covers…

On 12/22/2022 at 12:39 PM, Dr. Balls said:

Oddly enough, I kind of like that. It takes away that instinctive reaction to any grade lower than 9.8, and honestly - the book is about the signature now, not about the contents.

My thoughts exactly.  Additionally, why spend unnecessary cash for this book?  It’s valued/ so expensive solely due to the cover.  Not due to anything inside the book.  
I want a nice looking copy signed, but don’t want to spend hundreds.  What’s a guy to do?  Just grab a nice enough looking copy, and submit the cover for signature.

On 12/20/2022 at 11:27 PM, Sauce Dog said:

 Right! I keep thinking it as a NG that made it in the world after all

Have at thee! 


The other two first issues of the Trinity (Batman #1 and Superman #1) are valued so much more than this one I figured it was a great time to snag whatever I could get before the universe corrected this blunder! Originally was going to keep it raw and try hunting down more wraps/covers for it but realized how crazy hard that would be and just made peace with what I had (which really was the most important bits - the origin story and first Ares appearance is basically all there)

Awesomeness!

On 12/20/2022 at 5:53 PM, AGGIEZ said:

Yep, I’ve owned all of these books at one point or another in much higher grades. I like the coverless because you can see some of those beautiful splash pages that you never get to see…

Yes!  The splash pages!  Can’t see that awesome lettering, artwork and colors with the cover.  
That’s a great first page!

On 12/20/2022 at 8:47 AM, Sauce Dog said:

Posted this in a few other places, but this is my latest crack and 'upgrading' coverless books I bought. Purchased it as a pile of scraps, missing both the front and back covers. I knew that so long as I could replace ONE of the cover sides it would be possible to obtain an 0.5 (which is a massive difference in price when compared to an NG - basically I was striving to make this a "Buy the grade, not the book" rather than "Buy the book, not the grade", impressive display for absolute lowest cost possible). Tracked down a replacement back cover and put it all together with a reproduction front cover.

While I applaud the work and time you put into this book, the thread is for NG, CVR, and PG designations.

Again, this looks great, though!

Wow!  You guys have been posting some great pieces!  Unconditional love for the book, story, art, etc.  

No grade chasing in this thread!

keep them coming!

On 12/17/2022 at 7:17 PM, MGsimba77 said:

Love the ink color! Looks great man but what about the page from 298?

It’s still in the mail.  Should arrive early this week.  I’ll be sure to post when I get it.

First full appearance of Venom.

Individual Page (PG), CVR, and NG certification.

Universal, Signature, Restored, Qualified…Post your certified labels here.

On 11/21/2022 at 4:05 AM, Nilo2 said:

I agree with others. 9.2 is the ceiling for this copy.

Thank you for checking it out!

On 12/17/2022 at 12:28 PM, Plvnet said:

I really appreciate all the work and hustle CGC is putting into this, however it can be extremely frustrating when Books are damaged in the process and especially so when that damage occurs during a signing event where I’m sure that others besides me were sending in some of our favorite comics that were meticulously selected to be the highest grade possible. 

I understand that this is the risk we take, but I can’t help but think that some of this unnecessary roughness could be avoided by slowing down a little bit and making sure the graders aren’t overworked. 
 

I sent in a raw book (Batman 423) that was easily a 9.2 or worst case a 9.0 with ZERO spine stress lines 3 x backboards in the window bag for extra support and got back an 8.5 with 4 of them. This is my first experience submitting comics for grading and even though I still allegedly have $150 credit on my account that wasn’t applied towards this event, I may not even use it. I’m extremely hesitant to send any more of my books in if THIS is the result. Here’s the before and after. 

 

 

I understand your disappointment.  I’ve been through it myself.  Check the link to the thread detailing my crash and burn.  I’ve been there.  That said, don’t let that stop you from sending in books.  I’ve sent a ton of books to be signed and they’ve mostly retained or received a higher grade.  I might have 3 crash and burn examples.  However, I’ve had far more success stories.  Bottom line, it’s a gamble.  You’ve got to be willing to take the loss in an effort to reach the highest example of success.  That gamble is what makes Signature series books so coveted.

On 12/9/2022 at 3:56 PM, MGsimba77 said:

Outstanding.  I’ll take this over a signed #299 any day!