newshane

"In-grade" means that the book is tough to find in the listed grade.

Whoever got the Spawn 189 got a KILLER deal. That's one of the hardest Spawn books to find and was priced about half as much as it should have been. In 9.8...I wouldn't price it south of $1,000. The 185 is also extremely tough! Someone should snatch it up. I would...but I already own all of these. I'll also say that Spawn 200 Youngblood Sketch Variant is also tough to find. I'm fairly certain it was a 1:100 variant. Good deals all around. GLWTS.

Nice book. I'd be interested if I didn't already own a copy. Good luck with the sale!

Still wonder how much they pay.

Book has sold via PM. This thread is now closed. Thanks everyone and thanks Janet for the kind comment.

A good place to start is the GPA website. It's not perfect, but a good look at the public sales data on a certain book will give you a good idea of it's marketable value. Also, rarity partially dictates a comic's value. Most variants are purposefully rare, but still command premiums because there is a (volatile) market for them. Keep in mind that It's best to let some books "cool down" before buying. Most of the latest "hot" variants have little staying power. There are exceptions, but it's like winning the lottery. Some sellers demand crazy premiums for signatures, and it's usually not worth it. If you are into buying the latest variants, it's best to do business with some of the professionals on the board who are willing to do the legwork for you. It's usually much cheaper to hire it done for yourself than to buy the latest signed comic from an eBay dealer or flipper. Hope this helps and welcome to the boards. Send me a PM and I can provide references for trustworthy people who can get your books signed.

FOR SALE - one copy of Spawn 227 in CGC 9.9 (MINT) Universal Grade with White Pages. Case is in new condition. This is one of the most popular of the Spawn homage covers as McFarlane reworks his iconic cover from Amazing Spider-man 300. Highest graded. Only two other mint blue labels out there, and one of them sold a few weeks ago on eBay for $742.50 shipped... if you want mine, you can have it for $675 shipped to the CONUS. I'm willing to give $100 credit if you have a CGC 9.8 copy that you would like to trade, so current owners of the book can upgrade their copy for $575 shipped plus the trade. In short, the trade works like this: I don't ship until I've received your copy as part of the payment. This book is HOT! Just a gorgeous book all around. Not really willing to haggle on the price at this time. Pardon the scanner glare.

I will not conduct business with members on the probation list, members listed in the hall of shame, or members on my ignore list. First in the sales thread is the PM negotiations are not valid until the buyer posts an per PM in the sales thread. Immediate payment is expected. Check or US POSTAL money order is preferred. PayPal Goods and Services accepted at no additional charge. I will only ship to the United States or Canada. Canadians should contact me for a quote. USPS CONUS Priority shipping & handling and insurance is included in the asking price. Please keep in mind that his item will require a signature. If the package arrives damaged, please take photographs for insurance purposes. I accept returns for any reason as long as the following conditions are met: I must be immediately notified and the item must be sent back to me within 7 days of delivery (as confirmed by postmark), I will even cover the cost of return shipping. The original payment will be refunded as long as the item arrives back to me in the same condition in which it was sent. I am very reasonable and will work through any concerns, but please...no buyer's remorse as my policy is very lenient. Be sure before you bid. My kudos can be found by going HERE.

One more personal rule... generally speaking, I will pass on signed books older than 40 years... I still absolutely detest silver age comics that have been signed.

This is precisely why I pay other people (rather handsomely, I may add) to do this stuff for me. ...and they seem more than happy to oblige. At the end of the day, I'm just as thrilled with the product as they are with the money. Everyone goes home happy. I can happily recommend a few boardies who can help you out.

Once upon a time, I was vehemently opposed to comics that are signed, authenticated, and slabbed. While my opinion on the matter has certainly changed, I have developed my own personal system: 1. Anyone signing must have played a direct role in the production of the comic. For instance, I would never get Todd McFarlane to sign Spawn 155. He wasn't directly involved with that issue. I don't care if he created the character or the series itself. 2. Does the signature add to the aesthetic appeal of the comic? Bad signature placement can ruin the looks of a comic, so I'm picky in this regard. I nearly always have my comics "windowed for signing" during the prepping process. 3. Does the artwork allow for a clean signature? I don't care for signatures on comics with busy cover art. Even then, I occasionally make an exception. For example, I am planning on having a book signed by an actor who portrayed a comic character in a big-budget, Hollywood film. The character is featured on the cover. That's an exception to rule one. I also think there are two ways to approach an answer to your question. 1. Are you getting them signed in the hopes of increasing the value of the comic? If so, then your actions will be limited. Lesser known artists can certainly devalue a comic with their signatures. Conversely, signatures from blockbuster artists can increase the value of the comic. An example would be Frank Frazetta. His signature on a roll of toilet paper would probably go for at least $100. Maybe I'm joking, but perhaps not. 2. Are you getting them signed for your own pleasure and satisfaction? In that case, who cares what the signature does to the value of the comic? At the end of the day, do what makes you happy. Just keep in mind that a significant number of collectors view signatures as defects that ruin the appeal of a comic. So, by getting a book signed, you're automatically reducing your pool of customers. It's kind of like admitting on your online dating profile that you smoke cigarettes. That automatically reduces your chances of a date on Saturday night, even though many others will actually find something in common with you. And never move forward automatically assuming that a signature will always double or triple a comic's value. I say signatures can be totally awesome! I have a Dave Sim signature and sketch that looks amazing and I get excited every time I look at it. Same with my Gaiman and Miller signatures. They make me happy. While the presence of their signatures, in my opinion, make the books far more valuable, it's a win-win situation for me. In the comic game, always ask what will make you happy... if you always ask what will make you money... you might find disappointment instead of enjoyment from the hobby. Happy hunting! -Shane

I never find 9.8s on the shelves or in boxes at LCS. I've quit trying. Best bet is to figure out a way to get your paws into the distributor's box, and even then it's going to take some picking.

Once they hit the shelves without bags and boards...like I've seen in most shops lately...zero percent.

Ghost Rider would be amazing if done correctly. A biker with a flaming skull? Dare I say it has more appeal than Sons of Anarchy?

Just saw the guest list. Looks WEAK. They are charging too much to see nothing. There are a few panels, however, that I wouldn't mind attending. But the price of admission is too much, even for a local like me.

Go to Google and type "comic pressing" into the blank box. Press enter. Since the CCS is owned by the CGC, who in turn own and operate this board, board members are not allowed to direct readers to the competition.

Final Board sale ends tonight at 9PM eastern standard time. I've seen scores of sketches on these Spawn blanks and the Portacio is in my top 2 or 3 favorites. Do some looking around, and I think you'll agree. Throw in some bonus points because Portacio had a long run on the actual title...was a founder of Image...and there are only 666 of these blanks. If anyone wants it, let me know before I throw it on eBay for significantly more. This book will be on sale for a limited time only.

Tell you what... I'll knock $100 off until this listing closes Sunday night at 9 PM Eastern Time. So let's try $750 shipped to CONUS. Can't go any lower. Also, PayPal option is now available at no extra charge.

To answer the OP's question - yes. Absolutely. Every time. I want to know what kept me from a 9.8. But they don't want us to learn because it would cost them money.

Not super motivated to sell this, but I figured I'd throw it out there for a limited time. This sale will end Sunday night. Super limited (1 of 666) Spawn 265 Gold Sketch Edition in CGC 9.6 SS - custom full-figure sketch by Whilce Portacio on front cover. No idea why it came back 9.6. Everything looks sharp and there are no grader's notes. But really, these sort of books aren't about the grade. $850 firm. Free USPS Priority Shipping provided to customers within the CONUS.

I will not conduct business with members on the probation list, members listed in the hall of shame, or members on my ignore list. First in the sales thread is the PM negotiations are not valid until the buyer posts an per PM in the sales thread. Immediate payment is expected. Check or US POSTAL money order is preferred. Add 4% for PayPal Goods and Services. I will only ship to the United States or Canada. Canadians should contact me for a quote. USPS CONUS Priority shipping & handling is included in the asking price. If the package arrives damaged, please take photographs for insurance purposes. I accept returns for any reason as long as the following conditions are met: I must be notified and the item must be sent back to me within 7 days of delivery (as confirmed by postmark), I will even cover the cost of return shipping. The original payment will be refunded as long as the item arrives back to me in the same condition in which it was sent. I am very reasonable and will work through any concerns, but please...no buyer's remorse as my policy is very lenient. Be sure before you bid. My kudos can be found by going HERE.

This one took my breath away when I unboxed it. Stunning. I like this piece better than almost any of his actual Spawn covers. I think he had a killer run with the series, and I had to see if I could land a commission. This is one of my favorite comics now! Thanks to Philip Tan and his representative - Kirk Dilbeck. Special thanks to Doug Peters for doing all of the handling. Doug, I couldn't be happier with the grade! WOW! Just over the moon.

UPDATE: I submitted three of the best copies I could find. All of them had the same issue with the color rub...just like every other single copy that I found. All three came back as a 9.6. No love shown for this defect. I can tell you now, Spawn 275 is going to be almost impossible to find in 9.8.

Plastic? About 2 or 3 high max. I wouldn't want to go any higher than that even with cardboard.

I've never suffered from any durability issues, of course I'm always careful with the boxes and brace the bottom with one hand. I have around 400 slabs stashed in these boxes. As a disclaimer, I'm not moving my boxes around that much, if at all. If you prefer cardboard, the same company sells the same product in cardboard. Highly recommended.