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Define999 replied to Mijael.Levy's topic in Bronze Age Comic Books
Thats easy, this book has extreme high grade rarity, a ret-con connection to a huge Spiderman cannon event of the Bronze Age, and a very interesting licensing story that makes it a must have for any serious Spidey collector. Not to mention the appeal of the artists drawing of women in particular. Think about how interesting this is..... in the 70's the idealized American woman was a "twiggy" type. Skinny with no rear end at all. Mexico didn't have those problems in the 70's.... To think a Mexican idealized version of a popular 70's Spidey love interest would have more in common with the ideal woman body type of the 21st century than it did in the 70's. It all ties up in one interesting bow for the Spidey collector that has to have everything. Thats not even mentioning the culture ramifications for Mexican Americans. As a way through their hobby to re-connect culturally with their cultural roots? It is a no brainer....... -
There is still some debate as too wether these were actually officially licensed. At one point in time, Roy Thomas when asked about them considered them bootlegs. He had said if anybody in the bullpen had known about it.... it would never have been allowed. However, at this point in time, all Marvel really cared about was that the licensing checks cashed. So, I actually think the truth lies a bit in the middle. The La Prensa editors did fly to New York to get the ok to do their own "Mexican" versions. With the rule that the artists were to use styles similar to Marvel artists. This explains the heavy use of swipes in the non-canon run. Also remember, that at this time the Mexican Spideys were running bi-monthly. So some say the whole "Death of Stacy event discord" was just cover so La Prensa could continue printing money on their presses bi-monthly. I think the truth is if any of the actual "artists" at Marvel had known that the Mexican Spidey run was going to chart its own canon path, they would have revolted. However, I dont think the La Prensa editors ever spoke to the bullpen at all. I think they were given the ok by suits. people in charge of the bottom line. So the truth lies somewheres in the middle.... if these were officially licensed, it was never ok's by Marvel creators and was a purely financial decision. Either way, these books are a huge part of Spideys history..... you just have to be informed to realize it.
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Amazing sale! Non-canon Mexican Spideys time in the sun might be upon us! The good news is….. a bunch of deep pocketed buyers are now probably doing research on why this book is important. That news will filter into the mainstream in fits and starts….. and when they find out how difficult these are to source. A perfect storm might brew…… everyone knows Spidey collectors can be the craziest. Wanna book for that Spidey collector who has everything? Well the hottie with the body just walked into the dance….. and she’s got a booty only Duran could draw!!!!!!!!!
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1938 Mexican Action Comics #1 page to be Auctioned by Heritage
Define999 replied to Beyonder123's topic in Comics General
Hey brah! You are here.... great! Let us keep this foreign love going....... -
Comic book collecting with a foreign variant focus
Define999 replied to Define999's topic in Comics General
Only copies on the census..... very happy this thread still lives! It is like a baby you birthed and it grows and grows still. I am a very proud poppa. -
1938 Mexican Action Comics #1 page to be Auctioned by Heritage
Define999 replied to Beyonder123's topic in Comics General
For clarity, Yes... the submitter requested this be slabbed backwards. FYI -
It was quite interesting. I really enjoyed talking to Matt. What is clear is foreigns are getting ready to have their day in the sun. Already, in certain instances we have seen certain foreign keys sell for more than its US counterpart grade for grade. Discount international "editions" at your peril. And yes... that was Matt Nelson claiming at the end he prefers the Italian "edition" of Spiderman 300 over the US. LOL
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I am still round, barely, but I wouldn't call my self an old timer?
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Comic book collecting with a foreign variant focus
Define999 replied to Define999's topic in Comics General
Ya know I’m amazed this thread still sees traction. I left for greener social media pastures long ago..... but lo and behold this thread still lives!!!!! Awesomeness..... -
Comic book collecting with a foreign variant focus
Define999 replied to Define999's topic in Comics General
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Comic book collecting with a foreign variant focus
Define999 replied to Define999's topic in Comics General
Beautiful book! Ive recognized ya around the Facebook Group? My guess is access to FCC has got ya a bit hooked..... ask me how many American books I bought last year? Lol this part of the hobby is real addicting..... I’ve been saying that since I started this thread soooo many years ago.....