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Zack1973

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  1. The perception of 1st appearance is starting to change and some just wont let it go of the traditional views. While I tend to agree with the traditional view as well, I just cant deny that the market is starting to change this trend somewhat in some cases.

     

    meh

     

    Orrrrrr....some understand the use of the language, and don't see any need to change the language to accommodate people who want to change meanings for no valid reason, and the worst reason of all: personal gain.

     

    Nothing is "changing." There are simply people who don't understand what the term "first appearance" means, and/or want the definition of a "first appearance" to change so they can make money.

     

    There's no great sea change to redefine what "first appearance" means. Honest. And, if on the extremely remote chance that the idea of a "first appearance" being a PREVIEW gains ANY traction in the comics market, there will be a grand backlash by thinking, rational people.

     

    "What's that?"

     

    "Marvel Age #97. It's the first appearance of Darkhawk!"

     

    "Oh, really? Huh. I didn't know that. Cool, I'll pick it up."

     

    (time passes)

     

    "Hey, this isn't his first appearance. This is just a PREVIEW!"

     

    "Right, the first appearance!"

     

    "Um...no, Darkhawk #1 is his first appearance. He isn't even IN this book, it's a book with interviews and ! You lied to me. This is just a PREVIEW. Do you know what a PREVIEW is...?"

     

     

    :popcorn:

     

    Marvel Requirer 11 is the first appearance and cover for Darkhawk.

     

    Also I dare anyone to produce a published definition from overstreet etc. that states that a first appearance has to exist inside a story or be meaningful in any way. Even the term Cameo simply means debut and a debut in comic terms and the literal definition simply states that it is the first time a character appears. Appears. Not appears in a story or on a cover or in a shadowy, dim lit cave. While I understand the frustrations concerning this by some of you older dealers ( I say dealers because I find it hard to believe that many of you in a thread like this are simply collectors ) time makes corrections and in this case it's long overdue.

     

    I do understand that some of you hate the idea of a magazine as a first ( see Rocket Raccoon ) or an insert ( see Preacher Preview ) or a paperback ( see The Empire Strikes Back PB, first Bobba Fett ) but they are firsts even if the majority of collectors and the marketplace wish something else to be true or cannot let go of long standing incorrect traditions. If you want to say that Hulk 271 is RR's first comic appearance then you would be correct. If you want to say that Darkhawk #1 is his third appearance, third cover and first story then you would be correct.

    The fact is a first appearance does not need to be valuable. As a collector I expect the hobby i love to be factually accurate. If the facts are reflected in value then great but the market is based on money not truth so it's not a requirement.

     

    I'm on your side with this Ween, you can't dispute a first appearance, it is what it is. I constantly hear the Warlock argument, and sorry but FF 67 is his first appearance. FF66 is the first Cocoon. So many keep saying oh the Thor issue blah blah blah.

  2. The "destroy" email WAS real. My guy at HT showed it to me as well. Not sure why plans changed after that, but that email exists.

     

     

    So, you can get a copy to share?

     

    You're right. It was all a scheme to get comic book collectors into Hot Topic to buy skinny jeans and pony sweaters.

     

    Is there something wrong with actually wanting proof of what you are saying? You sound awfully defensive right now. :whistle:

     

    I told people to buy the hot topic variant when it was selling for $30 - long before the recall.

     

    If you go to a hot topic and take a picture of yourself in front of there computer with ANY e-mail on the computer I'll give you $100 US.

     

    Jim's right about all this, I called around in my area, and got the same song and dance.

  3. I was wondering why Strange Tales 146 is not hotter than other Dr. Strange appearances. It's Ditkos last appearance drawing him and the cover and story by Denny O'Neil is awesome. Perhaps it is more of a "collector" issue than a speculative one.

     

    Cheers, Howard

     

    Totally agree one of my favorite covers, just pops and looks amazing. Has lots of room to grow as it is the last Ditko and is also the first appearance of A.I.M.

     

    Pick them up cheap while you can,

  4. Hot book that is finally getting its due after years of being idle. Hulk 324. Of course there is movie speculation involved but I have always thought this book should be worth more than it was.

    WTF? Wow, that book exploded. What's the deal? Just because of the stupid Hot Topic figure recall?

     

    Peace,

     

    Chip

     

    I honestly would feel that Hulk 377 would be the one to explode, have a feeling we may see this version sooner than we think.

  5. BleedingHeartsCool ran an article about Alias 24, 1st Purple Man Netflix show version, and as you can guess there's no copies on ebay now

    http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/01/28/speculator-corner-alias-24-the-new-purple-man/

     

    It's not really a first appearance of anything, though, is it?

     

    I'm not sure what Bleeding Cool means by the "new" Purple Man. It's the same guy as before. Same name. Same powers. Same everything, really.

     

    So... so what, exactly?

     

    He has been around a long time. He became more visibly wicked and hated in this series but I don't think there is anything new here.

     

    Probably because Marvel killed him off once, Submarine I believe killed him if my memory serves. Then they brought him back a decade later.

  6. No matter how hard some people try, they will never make it so Hulk 180 is more desirable than 181.

     

    I don't know if you are referring to me or not, so I will reiterate. The market has spoken. 181 is the book everyone wants. I am just tired of it being called Wolverine's first appearance - and when I say that, I am not necessarily talking about CGC slabs. I see it on eBay, and even here occasionaly. There was even a post in the Water Cooler, in the thread everyone talks about the stock market in, where someone said that buying IH181s would be a good investment due to it being Wolverine's 1st app.

     

    That's my only point.

     

    :)

     

     

     

    -slym

     

    When and if IH180 becomes THE grail Ill just feel bad for this guy...

    nerdtattoo5.jpg

     

    He has a claw tattoo on his forearm too. Maybe this is the real wolverine

  7. Hitting refresh and watching the Cap 275s disappear. Kudos to whoever grabbed the CGC 9.8 for just over a $100. Well done you d*ck lol

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/Comics-/63/i.html?_from=R40&_sop=1&_nkw=captain+america+275&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc

    **edit- looks like the only copies left are either Mile High, MCS or others who use stock photos. Insane

     

    More silly madness.

     

    On a related note, why, why, WHY would anyone sub this??

     

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Captain-America-275-CGC-2-5-GD-Universal-CGC-1002843012-/201056774107?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2ecfeae7db

     

     

    W.O.W. :insane:

    I have a friend who slabbed the 1st comic he remembered ever getting as a kid that he managed to hold onto, some random issue of Marvel Team-Up that was pretty beat up, came back a 3.0. He just wanted to preserve it. Other than for some sentimental reason I don't get it. But watch some nut job buy it

     

    My bet is it finishes at $55.00 , any guesses

     

    It's a Buy It Now for $30.00. Believe it or not, there are 2 watchers. :screwy:

     

    lol

     

    Hurry. Someone send over a $60 offer.

     

    :baiting:

     

    Oops should have spent more then 5 seconds looking at the listing.