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You can get the Ottley 100 sketch on the cheap. Certainly not for the $700 it was going for at first.

Typically not a huge speculator, but I went pretty hard with this one and Pretty Deadly in solicits and ordered A BUNCH. Not, like, Viper-type... But enough where even if they were $25, I'd be super happy.

Just about to chime in and say this. Great time to buy now, but It's still too popular to just run away from.

No way. I think max, $85. Raw will be $15-20

Just found out my retail variant is a 9.8!

OK-- I'll be honest. Awesome read, and I consider myself a pretty sharp guy, but I definitely have to reread panels a few times to continue following the plot. Looking forward to the trade coming out so I can digest all at once.

What a great day to be a reader!

Ugh, what a great book.

I feel you on this buddy. I own zero OA, so I can't really comment on that aspect of your quote, but with regards to value there are two kinds worth discussing. Intrinsic and market. I buy books for both reasons and I'm sure most of us here do. When I buy a book for my collection, it's because intrinsically I love the work, the art, the story, etc. Value is important, but not as important as the connection with the work. This is why collectors are fanatical about collecting (at least one reason). There is a connection with the item. I collect SA and moderns and there's nothing like holding that "it" book (or OA) and feeling the zen of the moment in a collectors life. You all know what I'm talking about. I love TWD too and would collect it if it was worth nothing (probably more of it - ). You invest years into a character and story until they are really a small part of your life. Kinda reminds me of Zelda when I was growing up. I actually lived in Hyrule (Ocarina of Time ruled). You can't put a price on nostalgia, on memories, on that connection. Of course, that last sentence is wrong because these things cost money, but the feeling is intangible. Longest post of the day, over. I totally understand Ryan. There is nothing like looking at my WD OA. Thanks for making me look in a different light, I see it that way too. I was just ranting too...Anyways let's talk about #113 I definitely saw this in 2011/2012. I sold a ton of Thief of Thieves, Saga's and PP #1's and decided to invest in some bad art and some silver keys. No offense to Peter P, but when #1's were going for $700+, it was a no-brainer to trade that for an Avengers or X-men #1. I sold an AF 15 to essentially buy a WD commission and cover, a few YTLM pages and commissions, (and an engagement ring!). I don't regret it one bit. I'm spreading the love now to focus on Bronze keys just because I can't believe there are so many available at such low prices. Did I just blow my cover?

Bets on any of them being below $650? Not sure, but to be fair, considering the popularity of the book, Charlie/Mark's prices are insanely fair.

So many pages from this issue that I want.

Such a badass issue. Wow.

Whoa-- Saga 16 cover just posted to Fiona's Tumblr

I've got an RRP that I'm REALLY hoping was a 9.8. They've been so lenient on these, and I hope I don't get the one that gets nitpicked.

I was really pushing for that Sina cover. Bummer that it'll just be flipped.

Nice!!!

Great cover!

Oof. That's literally a steal. Congrats to the buyer, but my condolences on the low sale.

I'm happy to bash when they're bad, but huge props to CGC for getting these moving. I figured I wouldn't get these until late August. Kudos!

Modern Fast Track from SDCC: Received 7/24 Verified 7/30 Modern Fast Track from SDCC: Received 7/24 Verified 7/30 Scheduled for grading 7/31 Got another shipment that I'll include in here-- not from SDCC: Modern Fast Track Received 7/29 Verified 8/1 Modern Fast Track from SDCC: Received 7/24 Verified 7/30 Graded 8/4 Modern Fast Track Received 7/29 Verified 8/1 Scheduled for grading 8/6 Seems to be a backlog of encapsulating post SDCC. Big News--Books received at SDCC on preview night have shipped! Modern Fast Track from SDCC: Received 7/24 Verified 7/30 Graded 8/4 SHIPPED 8/8 Still have another order waiting to be graded that was received a few days after SDCC: Modern Fast Track Received 7/29 Verified 8/1 Scheduled for grading 8/6

ugh oh.. what's the real grade??? Edit: :: ComicsNYC goes and checks grades for every 9.6 SS book he's got::

Modern Fast Track from SDCC: Received 7/24 Verified 7/30 Modern Fast Track from SDCC: Received 7/24 Verified 7/30 Scheduled for grading 7/31 Got another shipment that I'll include in here-- not from SDCC: Modern Fast Track Received 7/29 Verified 8/1 Modern Fast Track from SDCC: Received 7/24 Verified 7/30 Graded 8/4 Modern Fast Track Received 7/29 Verified 8/1 Scheduled for grading 8/6 Seems to be a backlog of encapsulating post SDCC.

Yes you are, my guy.

This book was so hot, and it's just completely fallen off. Bummer, too, because I always heard good things.

Love that books are staying in quality control longer than ever, and they're still getting gems like this.