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I have a similar book. Only a few pages were inserted twice, not the whole book. This is how CGC labeled it

The only version that has a UPC code on the front cover is the 6th print newsstand edition. As far as I have found there are only 3 newsstand editions that were printed. The 6th, 11th, and 13th. There is also a 4th print Book of the Month Club edition. There are no other newsstand editions that I have been able to locate. As far as the sticker on the cover, that was more than likely put their by a retailer, as I do not know of any 1st print newsstand editions. Even if there was a newsstand 1st print, I doubt they would have used a sticker on it as it would have been the Direct version with just a "sticker on cover".

My dad had the same story. He was born in 1925 and said that him and his friends all read Superman and Batman (and some others). He would have been 14 or so when they came out, so, I can only imaging which issues Grandma threw out. If only he had kept them, they would have been mine since no one else in my family, aside from one nephew, is really into comics. I could have been a Contender, I tell ya!

The only one I have is ASM #10 (2015), 1st appearance of Spider-Punk, that had the cover and first 3 wraps inserted twice. CGC did not grade it as a double cover though.

Just recently found out that an old friend from High School is a comic artist. He is working on a new book and has started a Kickstarter campaign. Not asking anyone to contribute to it, just check it out and decide on your own. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericborden/lead-city-2?ref=discovery&term=lead city

CCS won't press that book. It has an embossed cover. Don't know if any other pressers will do it of not. I had one that I sent to CCS and they rejected it because of the embossed cover. I think they gave me credit for a future pressing. Little trick i use is a microfiber cloth, like you use for eye glasses and some hot breath. Seems to get rid of fingerprints, as long as they are recent and the oils haven't seeped into the cover.

The front cover looks great, but, the scuffing on the back may hold it to a 9.4/9.6. CGC is HARD on this book. That back cover doesn't hide defects at all. I've submitted quite a few copies (of all different prints) and some got hammered for scuffs and fingerprints that I thought were barely noticeable. Still, for $25 it was a great deal, especially with all those books you got with it.

I was only looking at the 9.8 sales, as that is what we were discussing. I did see the 9.6 and 9.4 sales, but, didn't mention those because they were not 9.8. I did not notice the raw sale for $810. That is insane. Though it is kind of hard to tell, thru the crappy bag, I don't think that book is a NM+. Maybe a 9.2 due to what looks like a bit of a soft upper right hand corner and the back cover, along the open edge. Whoever bought that is going to be disappointed I bet.

Someone put a 9th 9.6 up for $1500 BIN + $30 shipping. That is one hell of a fishing expedition. Might have to list my 9.6 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Batman-The-Killing-Joke-9th-Print-DC-1988-Rare-Crimson-Joker-Cover-Art/124669785352?hash=item1d06e5f508&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAADYOKbVbN1Y2Y4hcsmwuMeFawsb2ANjNcllsMqBWDCOUBUEOY6dmGQ2nATV3Sq1Ky%2Bn8m4kfnq%2FVhmXFyo%2FgM8%2F5wuOOWHodeaLKBkOPdGXybB38u9zjq6Jp6cZD%2BFsCek8zKxvVueDo1i08qFWOx8dxTB3IaYNUthaQ1Dc8gRdYWHOhlgzfIPNvfB%2BJBB8LMxh9nV%2FcEu4gRrn7rUwAnKtR0qeSil9f9VKmeMcTnmgtjbQQZKpLOz7ZpblUMhY9EJwJsRiitxxWpCByh9Erq106ddtiqw31ppxXyZj0WtQbNOXjTROtEhOqojrxmYrJ6lQIi5%2BseZxchYWc6f0i4YqCmxqbmFSOgEwn9JBlkT8PJqsUf6n2AalfvE7eL5KRVEuZwfEOeT9RC%2B3QU7e6O7JR%2B9FgtkoQslxkdJ1P6kbU6j36sX%2BB9uStk04CP9OlhFlQeNe42LrX5v%2BW2KdaRwQ4pPt8gv6HwB9sa93ddoEEQOVmUZ1G4tMgkXz5zlf3DzgxvBAKvNwNbvDM4owxvDbvxSI1Usn4rPXNi43%2Fkq07yUYohG%2FXdPLmkKZ8H%2FbdDz1%2FbffOPUsVDfutPZMrBPUXg6AtZ%2FpY2PH%2F5k1CNi0YPyZJdjn3tLlsSz%2BjmHlBGQB3%2Bi%2Fzmr1wCsKPK9808kfFHY6CLgBTtd1NVll%2FXM9p8LwQvkn3I6BGLj9fg6%2Fi4Pbh9W7JVogaY1M2PYSzMjeIBxJf%2BN%2Bs6y6hmorv55AySDqedyYFuMyLQREPtmV8hc%2BDmYg80SKrmnyLL9KzBJB9LkLAdn%2BYwTzyM7dAwcirruFr97zKRMVq5dhIhF2C8T5Nh7NIYHeyD%2Bd%2BqXWvLXWu6ypr495o5BxysZs%2FrjMyCZ7jhuywt3NrsMr9InB%2FtprqMOr5Z98%2FxzqbIl0hQ%2FxAeT9An%2Bx7h1Ev2i43LaR%2Bn4ziwN%2BVOmQxsrdu%2BCrEO5R8efsz5je5rtNRw5FrFMmbZM5nRXiYLRKpgdbLDFUQ%2B%2BnTUt53T2Sj8JdusgRlN%2FOeelOFGIUbFAYgM00SeOZ8elu1CQ3SAL9KXteeAsTjHWLUaXoR%2BqSinj6c2D9o1uzrtrYboFVougMNvkQxrc4NioRmYARDwfnV6%2FSOaCY0q5%2BRf3N4%2F7g7uA4%2FWYpt8Inw%3D%3D|cksum%3A1246697853521ca9ba8d7a1d4e199fc968e77cf9860c|ampid%3APL_CLK

I was referring to the 9th print, but, none of those you show have sold, in 9.8 or lower, for $1000. I am not counting Sig Series, just Universal.

I'm waiting for E-Bay to start charging a buyer's premium. Wouldn't surprise me at all.

I sold a Daredevil #1 CGC 1.8 to a guy in Thailand. Saw it pop up on E-Bay about a year or so later. Tried to buy it back, but, got sniped at the end. Sold for less than I sold it for.

No printing has sold in, 9.8 or lower, for $1000. The last 9th print that sold, in 9.8, went for $225 back in Nov 2019. The highest it sold for, on E-Bay, was $305 in May 2019. I think that guy is just fishing for suckers at $1000.

I don't think the 9th print is all that rare, as some sellers make it out to be. I usually see several of them up for sale on E-Bay at any given time. In my experience, the 10-13th prints are harder to find. The 14th print is more common, as that one came with the Batman/Joker Killing Joke Action Figures. At one point CGC also recognized the 14th print as the Direct Edition. Took me awhile to prove them wrong and for them to correct the census, so, even though the Direct print is listed in the registry sets, you cannot add 1 to that spot. Not sure what would happen if i were to remove mine from that spot, but, it is the same book as the 14th print. There are 28 total graded 9th prints 12 total graded 10th print (4 in 9.8) 14 total graded 11th print (2 in 9.8) 9 total graded 12th print (2 in 9.8) 6 total graded 13th print (none in 9.8 or higher) 42 total graded 14th print (this is the same as the Direct print, as I proved to CGC, so, no data for Direct print graded books anymore on census) (1 in 10.0 / 1 in 9.9 / 17 in 9.8) I had the number 1 set, in the census and probably the most complete set of any registry set, until someone with a 10.0 overtook me. I've been clawing away at retaking the top spot, but, CGC won't recognize the newsstand editions. I have a few books that are extremely rare, such as the 4th print Book of the month Club (9.6) and the 6th (9.6), 11th (9.4) , and 13th (9.0) print newsstand editions. I have seen prices rise and fall over the last few years and have been guilty of overpaying for a book or 2 to complete my collection. P.S. - Just don't tell anyone that I think the 10-13th prints are harder to find until I get ones in 9.8 for my collection.

I'm in, if not too late.

Based on the spelling that is visible, on the window, it is assumed he spelled it JEWERY, which is derogatory towards those of the Jewish faith. Along with the Star of David with odd proportions, leads people to think it was done purposely.

My prize went out in the mail today. Post Office said "should be there by Tuesday". I laughed at her. I don't think she appreciated that.

If @randostoyzis good, them I am good as well.

I am in a holding pattern

Hold off on this till Jazzman picks something esle. Just in case he wants it I will select Prize 13: Three issue 1s. Collector's items!! donated by Ryan. Thanks to all for the fun!

I will select Prize 25: Amazing Spider-Man #169 CGC 9.0 donated by frozentundraguy

Poor, poor, mailman

Snake, just like the last few years, I believe

I'm here I will pick live

Got some nice gifts from @Silver. Since he lives in Las Vegas, as well, he personally delivered them to my house last week. A week of waiting I tell ya! Thanks for the great gifts. I have been eyeing that Batman Sunday Classics for awhile, so, that was a nice surprise. Been wanting to pick up The Crisis on Infinite Earths, since I lost mine some years back in a move (along with some other books). The Brave and the Bold is really nice, as is the Conan and Capt. Marvel (even though there is no replacement for the real Mar-Vell). This is why the Board gift exchange is my favorite.