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That letter from Wizard is probably more valuable to a Valiant collector than the books (even if they were gold). There were very few official Valiant letters (or Valiant-sponsored letters like Wizard prizes) that survived, so collectors generally pay a premium when they can get something that ties directly to the early Valiant offices. Few that survived? I would think everyone who ever won would have kept their letters as a special prize. Then again, they might have been kids like me back then..... Right, but did they print 100,000 letters? Because they printed 100,000 copies of books (on average). If there are even 200 letters, that's 1:500 ratio. Stuff like this?

Superman Annual # 11 is hands down my fave Superman story ever!

Am I missing something here...??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAR-WARS-1-NM-1-50-ALEX-ROSS-RETAILER-ORDERING-INCENTIVE-VARIANT-COVER-2015-/361199896983?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5419310997

....this thread just went bizarro

Did anyone else notice the initial "J" on the gun Rick hid? Was that the gun taken from Aaron?

-J. 2 quick observations. 1.) That sig line is wicked. Cap 1 is a tremendous value when you look at it when compared to the other GA keys. You're going to do very well with that. 2.) I think BA 12 has gone up 50% since you attacked that book a couple months ago. And what did your boy here tell you? That there are more HQ cosplayers than copies of that book, right? I think it might surpass Walking Dead in 9.8 by year's end. My point? If you haven't already pick up a half dozen of these UF 4's what's the downside? $50-$60? The fact that you are repeatedly bashing it in a similar fashion to the BA 12 bodes well for the book's future pricing prospects. 1) Thank you, it's definitely the pride and joy of my collection. I don't sell comics though so it will always be on the books as a net loss to me. 2) I don't "attack" books. I call out shills. And BA 12 was (is) shilled. I also called out MP 4, 7 IH 271, TMNT 1, and SW 1 recently as well. It's still way too early to tell how BA 12 will ultimately turn out, especially after the movie comes out (since this is, after all, another movie hype book). But we are already seeing some price resistance in a few ebay auctions. I actually collect comics to collect them not to sell, so it doesn't matter what any of them are "worth" to me at any given time. If somebody said the cap 1 lost half its value overnight obviously I wouldn't "like" hearing that but it wouldn't diminish my appreciation of the character or being able to own the book. Likewise, even if "this time will be different" with BA 12, UF 4, or any other books that have been subjected to rampant market manipulation, it does not matter to me either because I do not sell comic books. I have respect and appreciation for those that do, but that is not something I personally have the ball sack for. (thumbs u -J. Wait? so UF4 is shilled too?

It's working ! -J. Unless you are going to call shill and somehow trace the shilling back to 2103 this book has been over $100 in 9.8 for quite a while. Its a good quality comic and the character is well written. That usually bodes well for a first appearance. That copy isn't a 9.8 though. And a 9.6 sold for a total of 46 dollars a month ago. I agree of course but there was no hype on the book last month. And I agree there are a lot of silly price increases right now but IMO I think this book outlasts most if not all of them.

It's working ! -J. Unless you are going to call shill and somehow trace the shilling back to 2103 this book has been over $100 in 9.8 for quite a while. Its a good quality comic and the character is well written. That usually bodes well for a first appearance.

Agreed. But let the kids have their fun. And FWIW, Marvel getting Peter Parker/Spider-Man back is all the shot in the arm the franchise needs. That's why it's news. (thumbs u -J. The variant in 9.8 has sold well even before the hype.

I know........

Oh yeah.... ive sold a few off the boards this last week..... I think that leaves your stash a few copies bigger than mine now.

Kellys a swell guy and a great buyer!!!

Star Wars Hot Topic down to 25 listings on the bay and the first graded copies are being listed........

Ultimate Fallout 4 variant...best offer was $125.......... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=ultimate+fallout+4+variant&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

Miles has been the best written Spidey in comics since his debut..........maybe in due time he will make it to TV/movies. Not a bad comic to pick up cheap. Disney already put him in their latest animated series.....so I think they have already planted the seed.

I think so too....but what if?? Marvel uses Miles and Sony keeps Parker in the future?

Pass on something like that. Im pretty sure that was a joke......

Is this proof that some copys were actually pulled? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-STAR-WARS-1-HOT-TOPIC-Variant-Cover-In-bag-Cancelled-Recalled-/201282376183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2edd5d51f7

Guys, I didn't quote the whole post, I edited it out to just the Sleepwalker's. How else could I make the joke about Sleepwalker without showing the quantity he bought ? It is not a 10 -15 quote. Personally, I agree with you on quoting a large post, most often I just do a Reply, not a quote. and put the toilet seat down while your at it!!!!

Dont worry they will be back soon at $25.

Did I miss some news about Spidey joining the Avengers? I thought that Marvel was going to use the character in their movies and help produce the next Spidey film? Wishfully connecting the dots. Ahhh...... I wouldnt put it past Sony to break away from Marvel once they kick start the franchise again. If you really want to get crazy start following the dots to Secret Invasion...........

Did I miss some news about Spidey joining the Avengers? I thought that Marvel was going to use the character in their movies and help produce the next Spidey film?

Charlton first appearances are popping...... http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CHARLTON-COMICS-BLUE-BEETLE-VOL-1-No-1-JUNE-1967-DITKO-ART-/111585670906?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fb0636fa http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=captain+atom+83&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

Was this the Liberty Park Sale? Those keys were obscenely high grade and rock bottom prices. ( FF 45 VF + $180, 48 NM- $110 etc......) Somebody made a killing there!

FWIW Star Wars # 1 hot topic is down to 47 listings and still popping in the $40- -$50 range. Where are all the cases people were saying they saw?