Professor Pecora

You're most welcome @MGsimba77! I appreciate your business and your TRUST in my product and service! Thanks for giving me a shout-out! :-) -Professor Pecora

It was my pleasure selling you this KEY Bronze Age Gem!! It looks GREAT in your Collection!! Thanks for the Shout-Out @MGsimba77! -Professor Pecora

eBay Link ---> Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.6 W (1st appearance of the Punisher)!! Looks 9.8!! ATTENTION: PM me on the CGC Boards with an offer I can't refuse and I will END the eBay listing immediately (IF NO BIDS ARE PLACED) and the book is yours! Happy Holidays! -Professor Pecora Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.6 W (1st appearance of The Punisher)! • BRONZE AGE HOLY GRAIL!! • 2nd HIGHEST GRADED!!! • PERFECT WHITE PAGE QUALITY & COVER WRAP!! • FRESHLY ENCAPSULATED & CENTERED in the NEW CGC Holder!! PERFECT DISPLAY! •One of the BEST CGC 9.6 W copies you or anybody will ever see!! Looks like a CGC 9.8 W copy!! The Punisher is KICKING on Netflix!! If you haven't watched the new Punisher series yet, do yourself a favor and WATCH IT!! This KEY Bronze Age book will only continue to appreciate and RISE in value! If you do not have +15K to purchase that perfect looking CGC 9.8 W copy, THIS copy is the BEST solution to owning a copy that presents just like a perfect looking CGC 9.8, but at a fraction of the cost! Just look at how BRIGHT the colors POP on this copy! Look at the PERFECT REGISTRATION along the spine! Look at how BRIGHT WHITE the back cover is! (Looks MINT!) Look at how SHARP those corners are! This PRISTINE CGC 9.6 W copy is 99.5% PERFECTLY CENTERED; just a slight run-off (where it says "Approved") on the upper right hand corner where the "Comics Code Authority" Stamp is located...but it is VERY MINOR!! This blazing copy is by far "Professor Pecora Approved!" On that note, my BIN price of 7.8K for this beautiful and perfectly registered and BRIGHT CGC 9.6 W copy is reasonable for the PREMIUM CONDITION this particular copy exhibits! The value and DEMAND is only trending UPWARD so the sky is the limit! Or...throw in a bid at the last seconds of the auction and maybe you'll get lucky and win it for 6K!! It's up to you! If you don't want to risk losing it to another bidder; your option would be to Buy It Now! If my former World Class Copy of Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.8 W (1st appearance of The Punisher) sold for 15.5K on September 3, 2017, don't you think this PRISTINE WHITE-PAGED COPY (2nd Highest Graded) which looks just like a CGC 9.8 W copy is at least worth 8K? When you put it in that perspective, acquiring this World Class CGC 9.6 W copy between 6K and 7.8K is GOOD! This World Class copy hails from The Professor Pecora Collection, which is from my personal collection! I am a well-known and established (and highly particular) CGC Collector who only buys and sells THE BEST books in the world!! This copy looks flawless!! I do not use any auto correct or brightening in my scans (as many other sellers do); so what you see is the REAL THING! The colors are super bright on this particular copy! Just take a good look at the high-resolution scans for confirmation! I have great relationships (over 5 years now) with ALL of the Major Comic Book Auction Houses: (Heritage, Comic Link, Comic Connect, Pedigree Comics, High Grade, Pristine Comics, World Wide Comics, etc.), so rest assured you are dealing with a seasoned professional (just as you were to purchase from one of the auction houses / comic websites mentioned above!) With that said, you can rest assure that you you will receive your high-end product in BOMB PROOF professional packaging and will be shipped within "1" business day of cleared payment via PayPal. FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING!! Check-Out my previous e-Bay feedback! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!!! This immaculate copy of Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.6 W will make a powerful addition to any advanced Amazing Spider-Man collection, Bronze Age Key collection, Punisher collection, or 1st appearance collection! Or, it can serve as a GREAT (tangible asset) Long-Term INVESTMENT to your investment portfolio! KEY Bronze Age CGC books in top-graded condition and PERFECT STRUCTURE just don't show up very often...so act now while you still have the opportunity!!! Please Check Out my other world class CGC eBay listings: ---> Professor Pecora's CGC Comic Book eBayListings Happy Collecting! -Professor Pecora _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For additional information on Amazing Spider-Man #129, please enjoy the following write-up taken from my CGC Registry! "Amazing Spider-Man #129 showcases the 1st appearance of the Punisher (Frank Castle) and the Jackal! The Punisher was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita, Sr. and Ross Andru, with publisher Stan Lee providing the name. The classic cover art displaying the “Different and Deadly” Punisher was drawn by legendary artists Gil Kane and John Romita. The most lethal hired assassin is featured in his iconic skull-imprinted black suit with an arsenal of weaponry, including an automatic assault rifle in which he is unloading a full clip of ammunition directly at Spider-Man. The close up view of the Punisher’s sniper scope depicts a defenseless and aerial bound Spider-Man avoiding bullets exploding against the surrounding brick buildings, with cross hairs aimed precisely at his heart! Couple this action on a commanding bright yellow cover, and you have one of the most sought-after and treasured comics in the history of the Amazing Spider-Man title! As a matter of fact, ASM #129 is considered one of the top 10 most valuable Bronze Age (1970-1984) comic books of all-time and remains a contender for one of the top 5 most valuable Bronze Age Marvel Keys! For instance, sales for ASM #129 in CGC 9.6 and 9.8 have already begun surpassing that of what Giant-Size X-Men has been selling for in grade. In terms of the Amazing Spider-Man title, ASM #129 is “The” most valuable and expensive issue of the entire Bronze Age! Moreover, what made the Punisher truly unique is that although he was originally created as a villain; he was gradually developed into a crime-fighting antihero. It was characters like the Punisher and Ghost Rider (1st introduced in Marvel Spotlight #5 in August of 1972), that would influence the industry in creating more violent and grittier material. Since the Punisher’s inception in February of 1974, he has starred in 3 feature films. The first Punisher movie premiered in the USA on July 8, 1990 at the Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention, and was characterized by actor Dolph Lundgren. It wasn’t until 14 years later; on April 16, 2004, in which The Punisher had a reboot and was played by actor Thomas Jane with John Travolta playing the antagonistic character Howard Saint. The setting took place in Florida, which was not true to the comics as Frank Castle’s origins take place in Queens, New York. The most recent installment, Punisher: War Zone, released on December 5, 2008, was played by actor Ray Stevenson. In addition, actor Dominic West played the Punisher’s arch enemy Jigsaw (William “Billy” Russo), which is true to the comics as Jigsaw was introduced in Amazing Spider-Man #162 and plays a significant and enduring role throughout the Punisher’s storyline. Unfortunately, none of the aforementioned Punisher films were successful. There were a number of reasons why none of the films gave the Punisher’s character justice; they ranged from inconsistencies in the comics to corny representations of the characters to not finding the “right” actor to emulate and embody the Punisher to perfection. Fortunately, after decades of failed attempts to portray the character and build a successful franchise, in March of 2016, the Punisher was played by “The Walking Dead” alum Jon Bernthal (Shane Walsh) in season 2 of the critically acclaimed Netflix Daredevil series! Prior to his big screen debut and adding fuel to the hype, Marvel Head of Television Jeph Loeb said in the initial announcement on Marvel.com, “Jon Bernthal brings an unmatched intensity to every role he takes on, with a potent blend of power, motivation and vulnerability that will connect with audiences. Castle's appearance will bring dramatic changes to the world of Matt Murdock and nothing will be the same.” Since then, the Punisher has been kicking and captivating the audience into his psyche that depicts pain and vengeance amidst his fragmented memories of being a former loving husband and father of two, before they were tragically killed by the mob. Furthermore, on November 17, 2017, the Punisher was officially integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of his own self-titled series on Netflix! Finally, it looks like the Punisher is getting justice on the silver screen! In turn, this has translated into increased demand for high-grade copies of Amazing Spider-Man #129, as the Punisher’s stock has significantly surged!" -Professor Pecora

eBay Link ---> Incredible Hulk #180 CGC 9.8 W (1st appearance of Wolverine!) RARE! Only 1 of 31! ATTENTION: PM me on the CGC Boards with an offer I can't refuse and I will END the eBay listing immediately (IF NO BIDS ARE PLACED) and the book is yours! Happy Holidays! -Professor Pecora Incredible Hulk #180 CGC 9.8 W (1st appearance of Wolverine in cameo on last page)! BRONZE AGE HOLY GRAIL!! HIGHEST GRADED!!! (RARE! Only 1 of 31!) PERFECT WHITE PAGE QUALITY, CENTERING, CUT, & COVER WRAP!! FRESHLY GRADED & ENCAPSULATED in the NEW CGC Holder!! PERFECT DISPLAY! Arguably one of the top 5 copies known to exist!! According to the CGC Census Report as of 12/5/2017, out of more than a total of 3,137 copies professionally graded, this copy represents ONLY 1 of 31 CGC UNIVERSAL 9.8 copies in the world!! Now let's just put that in perspective, there are ONLY 31 CGC Universal CGC 9.8s out of more than "3,137" copies graded!!! That's a rarity factor of only 0.009%! That's 9 "tenths" of 1%!! That means that for every 500 copies graded, there are only approximately "5" (4.94 to be exact) CGC 9.8s graded!!! In other words, for approximately every 1,000 copies graded, only "9" CGC 9.8s are estimated to be added to the CGC Census!! THAT'S CRAZY!! Created by legendary writer Len Wein (who just passed on 9/10/2017) and legendary cover artist Herb Trimpe (who passed on 4/13/2017), Wolverine is the most significant comic book character created in the last 43 years!!! With that said, Wolverine has become the most popular character in the entire Marvel Universe, next to the franchise’s marquee character—the Amazing Spider-Man! In the Marvel cinematic world, Wolverine has been characterized on the silver screen by famed actor Hugh Jackman for an astonishing 17 consecutive years in a total of 9 films! With the start of the new millennium in the year 2000 up until the year 2017, Hugh Jackman (as Wolverine) has been featured in the following Marvel films: X-Men (2000); X2: X-Men United (2003); X-Men: The Last Stand (2006); X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009); X-Men: First Class (2011); The Wolverine (2013); X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014); X-Men: Apocalypse (2016); and Logan (2017). To say that Hugh Jackman has had success towards making Wolverine and the X-Men a viable movie franchise would be a gross understatement! Rather, he has ventured into “legendary status,” with almost 2 decades of filmmaking and helping to contribute a Worldwide Box Office Total of OVER 5 BILLION DOLLARS! As a direct result, copies of Incredible Hulk #180 will only continue to appreciate and rise in value annually, making it not only one of the most coveted books of the Bronze Age to collect and showcase, but one of the most secure long-term investments! The last Incredible Hulk #180 CGC 9.8 W recently sold on eBay for 8K on September 9, 2017. This copy looks better than that one! (and the other two 9.8s currently being offered by Comic Mylars on eBay) On that note, my BIN price of 9.5K for this beautiful and perfectly centered and BRIGHT CGC 9.8 W copy is very reasonable for the rarity and significance of this issue! The value and DEMAND is only trending UPWARD so the sky is the limit! If my former copy of Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 W (1st full appearance of Wolverine) sold for 23K on September 3, 2017, don't you think this PRISTINE WHITE-PAGED COPY (Highest Graded and 1 of 31) of Wolverine's 1st TRUE APPEARANCE is at least worth 10K? This World Class copy hails from The Professor Pecora Collection, which is from my personal collection! I am a well-known and established (and highly particular) CGC Collector who only buys and sells THE BEST books in the world!! This copy looks flawless!! I do not use any auto correct or brightening in my scans (as many other sellers do); so what you see is the REAL THING! The colors are super bright on this particular copy! Just take a good look at the high-resolution scans for confirmation! I have great relationships (over 5 years now) with ALL of the Major Comic Book Auction Houses: (Heritage, Comic Link, Comic Connect, Pedigree Comics, High Grade, Pristine Comics, World Wide Comics, etc.), so rest assured you are dealing with a seasoned professional (just as you were to purchase from one of the auction houses / comic websites mentioned above!) With that said, you can rest assure that you you will receive your high-end product in BOMB PROOF professional packaging and will be shipped within "1" business day of cleared payment via PayPal. FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING!! Check-Out my previous e-Bay feedback! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!!! This immaculate copy of Incredible Hulk #180 CGC 9.8 W will make a powerful addition to any advanced Incredible Hulk #180-#182 Wolverine Trilogy collection, Bronze Age Key collection, X-Men or Wolverine collection, or 1st appearance collection! Or, it can serve as a GREAT (tangible asset) Long-Term INVESTMENT to your investment portfolio! KEY Bronze Age CGC books in top-graded condition and PERFECT STRUCTURE just don't show up very often...so act now while you still have the opportunity!!! Please Check Out my other world class CGC eBay listings: ---> Professor Pecora's CGC Comic Book eBayListings Happy Collecting! -Professor Pecora

eBay Link ---> Daredevil #111 CGC 9.8 W (1st appearance of the Silver Samurai)! #1 COPY! Only 1 of 11! ATTENTION: PM me on the CGC Boards with an offer I can't refuse and I will END the eBay listing immediately (IF NO BIDS ARE PLACED) and the book is yours! Happy Holidays! -Professor Pecora Daredevil #111 CGC 9.8 W (1st appearance of the Silver Samurai!) HIGHEST GRADED!!! PERFECT WHITE PAGE QUALITY, CENTERING, CUT, & COVER WRAP!! (#1 COPY known to exist!!) According to the CGC Census Report as of 12/12/2017, out of more than 213 copies professionally graded, this copy represents ONLY 1 of 11 CGC 9.8 copies in the world!! Out of those 11 CGC 9.8 copies, very few of them have PERFECT White Page Quality and NONE are more Perfectly Wrapped, Cut & Centered as this pristine beauty displays!! Trust me; I have personally owned 3 of the 11 CGC 9.8 copies (all of which had perfect white page quality) and I am telling you that this copy is superior to them all! (Just take a good look at the high-resolution scans for confirmation!) We're talking "The 1st Appearance of the Silver Samurai!" The Silver Samurai is a MAJOR Wolverine Villain and was featured in the blockbuster film "The Wolverine," which was released on July 24, 2013! In addition, there is a great probability that the Silver Samurai may eventually appear in the smash Daredevil Netflix series, as he was also hired by the Kingpin as one of his assassins (in the comics) and has ties to Elektra and the Hand. Furthermore, although Wolverine's #1 arch enemy will always be Sabretooth, the Silver Samurai is a strong runner up! On that note, Daredevil #111 predates the 1st appearance of Wolverine (Incredible Hulk #180) by 3 months! This book looks flawless!! A true Bronze Age Gem published in July of 1974 with cover art drawn by Ron Wilson & Frank Giacoia to boot!! This World Class copy hails from The Professor Pecora Collection, which is from my personal collection! I am a well-known and established (and highly particular) CGC Collector who only buys and sells THE BEST books in the world!! I have great relationships (over 5 years now) with ALL of the Major Comic Book Auction Houses: (Heritage, Comic Link, Comic Connect, Pedigree Comics, High Grade, Pristine Comics, World Wide Comics, etc.), so rest assured you are dealing with a seasoned professional (just as you were to purchase from one of the auction houses / comic websites mentioned above!) With that said, you can rest assure that you you will receive your high-end product in BOMB PROOF professional packaging and will be shipped within "1" business day of cleared payment via PayPal. FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING!! Check-Out my previous e-Bay feedback! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!!! This immaculate copy of Daredevil #111 CGC 9.8 W will make a powerful addition to any advanced Daredevil collection, Bronze Age Key collection, X-Men or Wolverine collection, or 1st appearance collection! Or, it can serve as a GREAT (tangible asset) Long-Term INVESTMENT to your investment portfolio! KEY Bronze Age CGC books in top-graded condition and PERFECT STRUCTURE just don't show up very often...so act now while you still have the opportunity!!! Please Check Out my other world class CGC eBay listings: ---> Professor Pecora's CGC Comic Book eBay Listings Happy Collecting! -Professor Pecora

Hey Matt, It's been a while since I've heard back from you. Hope you've been doing well. I decided to sell (sacrifice my most prized and cherished CGC GEMS) to pursue my life-long dream of making it in the music business. I converted my hobby into a profitable business and I am able to pay all of my bills and invest into my music off of CGC Comic sales. I will most likely write another journal about this one day. So do you still own your IH #181 CGC 9.6 W, or did you sell it? I currently have the following books in my inventory and available for sale: Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.8 W (1st Punisher) SOLD for 16.5K as of 11/25/17! - Private Transaction! This copy had a slight edge on my former copy I sold for 15.5K on eBay (9/3/17)! Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.6 W (1st Punisher) Amazing Spider-Man #162 CGC 9.8 W (1st Jigsaw) Daredevil #111 CGC 9.8 W (1st Silver Samurai) Incredible Hulk #180 CGC 9.8 W (1st Wolverine in Cameo) Nice to hear from you. -Professor Pecora

I finally completed my write-up for my newly acquired world class copy of Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 W for my CGC Registry Set entitled, "Enter Wolverine!" Just wanted to share with the larger CGC Comic Collecting Community! Enjoy!! -Professor Pecora [AND NOW...THE WOLVERINE!] Incredible Hulk #181 showcases the 1st full appearance of Wolverine and his 2nd overall appearance in the history of comics! Moreover, there are only a handful of comic books that have literally stood the test of time and have reigned over any other book of its era; Incredible Hulk #181 is one of those exceptions! If you were to think of a single comic book to represent the most sought-after, most valuable and most significant issue of an entire age, it would be Action Comics #1 of the Golden Age (1938-1955); Amazing Fantasy #15 of the Silver Age (1956-1969); and Incredible Hulk #181 of the Bronze Age (1970-1984). In other words, the 1st appearances of Superman, Spider-Man and Wolverine have superseded the importance of any other character of their respective time periods! With that said, the world was introduced to the claw-slashing, berserker-raged mutant Wolverine, who made a long-lasting first impression during his debut in November of 1974, as he battled the most powerful character in the Marvel Universe—the Incredible Hulk! However, Wolverine wasn’t anything like the major superheroes before him; instead, he was ill-mannered, hot-tempered and walked the earth with a tortured soul, as he would later struggle with his origins and the purpose of his creation. He was a government experiment—the perfect weapon—Weapon X! As a direct result, the “anti-hero” was born! Wolverine was originally created by writer Len Wein and designed by Marvel Art Director, John Romita, Sr. However, in October of 1974; it was the late Herb Trimpe (May 26, 1939 – April 13, 2015) who first drew the character for publication in a last panel cameo featured in the Incredible Hulk #180. The following month, Wolverine was depicted on the front cover lunging in midair and slashing through heavy chains to attack the Goliath Green Machine! In my personal opinion, this is by far the most badass 1st appearance entrance in the history of comics! Wolverine battled the most powerful being in the Marvel Universe head on, so the story title, “AND NOW…the WOLVERINE!” served as an impact statement as if to say, “move over Hulk…another badass is in town to take on all challengers!” With that being said, Herb Trimpe’s classic cover of Incredible Hulk #181 forever remains etched in the hearts and minds of all Wolverine fans and collectors, and is easily recognized and revered worldwide by any comic book collector or connoisseur! Roughly 8 months later in the Summer of 1975, Wolverine made his 2nd “full” appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1 and became a major addition to the new X-Men team. While Wolverine was kicking a** and talking trash in the process, he became increasingly popular with avid X-Men readers and became the most popular character on the X-Men roster! From this success, Marvel would later feature Wolverine in his 1st solo comic; in a classic four-part miniseries, which was published from September – December of 1982. Fast forward a little over six years ahead, and Marvel finally catapulted Wolverine into his own monthly series in November of 1988! Furthermore, in the 43 years of his existence, Wolverine has become the most popular character in the entire Marvel Universe, next to the franchise’s marquee character—the Amazing Spider-Man! In the Marvel cinematic world, Wolverine has been characterized on the silver screen by famed actor Hugh Jackman for an astonishing 17 consecutive years in a total of 9 films! With the start of the new millennium in the year 2000 up until the year 2017, Hugh Jackman (as Wolverine) has been featured in the following Marvel films: X-Men (2000); X2: X-Men United (2003); X-Men: The Last Stand (2006); X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009); X-Men: First Class (2011); The Wolverine (2013); X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014); X-Men: Apocalypse (2016); and Logan (2017). To say that Hugh Jackman has had success towards making Wolverine and the X-Men a viable movie franchise would be a gross understatement! Rather, he has ventured into “legendary status,” with almost 2 decades of filmmaking and helping to contribute a Worldwide Box Office Total of OVER 5 BILLION DOLLARS! As a direct result, copies of Incredible Hulk #181 will only continue to appreciate and rise in value annually, making it not only the most coveted book of the Bronze Age to collect and showcase, but one of the most secure long-term investments! According to the CGC Census Report as of December 12, 2017, out of an impressive total of 9,989 copies graded, only one (1) freak of nature was graded (WAY BACK in April of 2001) as a Universal MINT 9.9, which sold for $150,000 on Comic Link back in February of 2011! Furthermore, only one hundred four (104) copies (including my copy) were graded as a Universal 9.8 and only ten (10) copies were graded as a Signature Series 9.8. With these statistics in mind, the rarity factor for a CGC Universal IH #181 in 9.8 is only 1.04% of the total population! That’s extremely rare! Considering the vast number of copies that have already been professionally graded and the fact that many 9.8 copies are stashed away in private collections, it is going to become increasingly difficult to locate any 9.8 examples; raw or professionally graded! On that note, this particular CGC 9.8 copy sports PERFECT COVER WRAP, PERFECT CENTERING, and PERFECT WHITE PAGE QUALITY along with being PERFECTLY cut! (okay, if you want to be a snob...99.9% perfect! ) The color saturation is deep and bright and the corners are razor sharp! Of MAJOR significance is the absolutely PERFECT CENTERING & REGISTRATION ALONG THE SPINE! It is extremely RARE even in the 9.8 grade to find a copy in this immaculate condition, which makes the Professor Pecora Copy of Incredible Hulk #181 one of the finest and most valuable copies in the world! I purchased this PRISTINE GEM in March of 2017 from the same auction house where the single CGC 9.9 MINT copy last exchanged hands—Comic Link! I had to bid very aggressively in the final seconds of the auction to secure it, along with auctioning off the majority of my CGC 9.8 Bronze Age Marvel Key Collection in the Pedigree Comic’s April 2017 Grand Auction to pay for it, but at the end of the day...it was all WORTH IT! In closing, I would like to thank Mr. Doug Schmell of Pedigree Comics for helping me to acquire this MEGA Bronze Age Key! -Professor Pecora

CONGRATS!!! It brought joy to my ears after reading about your excitement!! -Professor Pecora

New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W (MINT) 1st appearance of Deadpool! RARE! Only 1 of 11! SOLD for 11.7K on Thursday, November 2, 2017! eBay link ----> New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W (MINT) 1st appearance of Deadpool! RARE! Only 1 of 11! CONGRATS to the new owner!! -Professor Pecora

Thanks bro! I caught one during the last 10 seconds! -Professor Pecora

Only 2 Hours LEFT!!! Auction CLOSES TONIGHT @ 9:15 PM EST! eBay link ----> New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W (MINT) 1st appearance of Deadpool! RARE! Only 1 of 11! GOOD LUCK! -Professor Pecora

Less than 24 hours LEFT!!! Auction CLOSES on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 9:15 PM EST! eBay link ----> New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W (MINT) 1st appearance of Deadpool! RARE! Only 1 of 11! GOOD LUCK! -Professor Pecora

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!!! Auction CLOSES on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 9:15 PM EST! eBay link ----> New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W (MINT) 1st appearance of Deadpool! RARE! Only 1 of 11! GOOD LUCK! -Professor Pecora

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!!! Auction CLOSES on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 9:15 PM EST! eBay link ----> New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W (MINT) 1st appearance of Deadpool! RARE! Only 1 of 11! GOOD LUCK! -Professor Pecora

eBay link ----> New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W (MINT) 1st appearance of Deadpool! RARE! Only 1 of 11! Auction CLOSES on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 9:15 PM EST! GOOD LUCK! New Mutants #98 CGC MINT 9.9 W (1st appearance of Deadpool)! #1 COPPER AGE HOLY GRAIL!! 2nd HIGHEST GRADED!!! Trails only 1 CGC GEM MINT 10! PERFECT WHITE PAGE QUALITY, CENTERING, CUT, & COVER WRAP!! According to the CGC Census Report as of 10/31/17, out of more than a whopping total of 13,646 copies professionally graded, this copy represents ONLY 1 of 11 CGC UNIVERSAL MINT 9.9 copies in the world!! Now let's just put that in perspective, there are ONLY 11 CGC Universal CGC 9.9s out of more than "13,646" copies graded!!! That's a rarity factor of only 0.08%! That's 8 "hundredths" of 1%!! That means that for every 1,000 copies graded, there are "0" CGC MINT 9.9s graded!!! In other words, for approximately every 1,241 copies graded, only "1" CGC MINT 9.9 is added to the CGC Census!! THAT'S CRAZY!! New Mutants #98 holds the record of being the 2nd most graded issue in the entire CGC Census only behind Amazing Spider-Man #300, with a total of 14,685 copies graded! Speaking of such, the last ASM #300 CGC 9.9 W recently sold for $13,500 on July 3, 2017! Yes, the 1st full appearance of Venom is highly significant, but NOT more significant than the 1st appearance of Deadpool! This is also reflected in the 2017 Overstreet Price Guide as ASM #300 in 9.2 (Near Mint -) is listed at $250 while NM #98 in 9.2 (Near Mint -) is listed at $310! With that said, there are over 2,390 CGC Universal 9.8 copies of New Mutants #98 graded!! That makes this CGC Universal MINT 9.9 copy more than 217 times rarer!! Created by famed artist Rob Liefeld, Deadpool is the most significant comic book character created in the last 30 years!!! He is the equivalent to this generation's Wolverine! The Deadpool CRAZE is transcending across all kinds of industries and his popularity continues to rise at a RAPID PACE!! With the sucess of the first Deadpool movie released in February of 2016, Deadpool 2 is more than likely to be released this February! Why February? Well Deadpool was originally introduced in "February" of 1991 and since they released his first film last "February," it's more than likely that Deadpool 2 will hit the BIG screen in February of 2018! Look the official trailer up on YouTube if you haven't already! :-) To make New Mutants #98 in CGC 9.9 W (MINT) an even hotter commodity, is that the characters Gideon and Copycat (as Domino) also make their 1st appearances (as featured on the front cover) in this historic KEY issue! More importantly, both of these characters are scheduled to appear in the upcoming Deadpool 2 movie!! To give you an idea of how successful the Deadpool franchise is, Deadpool grossed more than ANY X-MEN film released since the original X-Men was released more than 17 years ago in the year 2000! Just google "The Numbers.com X-Men" to view the graphic charts and data for your self! THAT'S CRAZY!!! Deadpool was only released less than 2 years ago, and it significantly smashed every single X-Men film of "17 years!" The numbers don't lie!! New Mutants #98 in CGC 9.9 MINT will ALWAYS BE A HOT & SOLID INVESTMENT BOOK! It will remain more RARE than Incredible Hulk #181's (1st full Wolverine) in CGC 9.8, Amazing Spider-Man #129's (1st Punisher) in CGC 9.8, and X-Men #94's (New X-Men begin) in CGC 9.8 to name a few! Several years ago the single New Mutants #98 CGC GEM MINT 10 sold for over 15K! If that book were to be listed at auction today, it would fetch way over that amount (most likely between 20-30K)! On that note, my BIN price of 15K for this beautiful and perfectly centered and BRIGHT CGC MINT 9.9 is very reasonable for the rarity and significance of this issue! The value and DEMAND is only trending UPWARD so the sky is the limit! This World Class copy hails from The Professor Pecora Collection, which is from my personal collection! I am a well-known and established (and highly particular) CGC Collector who only buys and sells THE BEST books in the world!! This copy looks flawless!! I do not use any auto correct or brightening in my scans (as many other sellers do); so what you see is the REAL THING! The colors are super bright on this particular copy! Just take a good look at the high-resolution scans for confirmation! I have great relationships (over 5 years now) with ALL of the Major Comic Book Auction Houses: (Heritage, Comic Link, Comic Connect, Pedigree Comics, High Grade, Pristine Comics, World Wide Comics, etc.), so rest assured you are dealing with a seasoned professional (just as you were to purchase from one of the auction houses / comic websites mentioned above!) With that said, you can rest assure that you you will receive your high-end product in BOMB PROOF professional packaging and will be shipped within "1" business day of cleared payment via PayPal. FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING!! Check-Out my previous e-Bay feedback! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!!! This immaculate copy of New Mutants #98 CGC 9.9 W will make a powerful addition to any advanced New Mutants collection, Copper/Bronze Age Key collection, X-Men or Wolverine collection, or 1st appearance collection! Or, it can serve as a GREAT (tangible asset) Long-Term INVESTMENT to your investment portfolio! KEY Copper Age CGC books in top-graded (9.9-10) condition and PERFECT STRUCTURE just don't show up very often...so act now while you still have the opportunity!!! Please Check Out my other world class CGC eBay listings here ---> Professor Pecora's eBay Listings Happy Collecting! -Professor Pecora

Hope you enjoyed the solar eclipse with your family! I currently live and work in Atlanta, GA, so although we were located on the path of 100% totality viewing, we unfortunately had major cloud covering and could not see the corona, etc. during totality. However, it was an awesome experience to witness how dark and cool it became; the temperature dropped at least 10 degrees, street lights went on and the crickets started chirping along with birds and other species thinking it was night! This is actually my "2nd" Total Solar Eclipse experience; I saw one in Rochester, NY like 25-30 years ago! I remember being in upper elementary school at the time! Anyway, hope you have been enjoying your vacation with the fam! Best, -Professor Pecora

Congrats on reacquiring a Hulk #2 for your collection! It looks nice! -Professor Pecora

DAMN!! Your Comic Book Room is MAJOR!!! It's like a mini museum! It should be a tourist location in your area! (lol) -Professor Pecora

What's up n2wdw! Thanks for your contribution! Hey man, even though it's a qualified green label, it's still a "CGC 9.0" and your copy has great color saturation; the white Incredible Hulk logo really pops! I bet it feels good just to own a copy of IH #181! -Professor Pecora

What's up N2wdw! I LOVE your newly created Comic Book Room! I have always envisioned creating a similar room when I buy my future home (still renting as of this e-mail :-) I love the nostalgic carousel comic book rack to greet you as soon as you walk in! It also looks like you have a cool flat screen mounted on the wall. It looks awesome! I eventually want to invest in a museum style display case to showcase my world class Bronze Age (and future Silver) Keys, then have reader copies (of all the CGC books displayed) spread along a cool table with comfortable leather reclining sectional chairs, so visitors can just kick back and take a trip back in time to enjoy a piece of American History and pop culture! Your room is definitely inspiring! I am only 38, single, no kids...so who knows what the future holds. Although it would be special to one day experience the joys of fatherhood, I am somewhat undecided if I want to have children at this stage in the game. If it happens it happens, but I do have a TON of nieces and nephews and I have been teaching children since the late 1990's as an educator; I have seen a few generations maturate into adulthood! I will most likely buy a beautiful home by the time I am 40. Anyway, like Lethal_Collector noted, your pic is a good tease! You definitely left us wanting to "see more!" -Professor Pecora

You're Welcome! It also depends on the length and depth of each spine stress as a contributing factor to the overall grade. At first glance, my initial thought was a CGC 9.4; however, it would be interesting to find out! -Professor Pecora

Thanks for sharing Paul_Maul!! Wow!! What a GREAT LOOKING RAW COPY you purchased for "under $1000" back in 2000!! Congrats to you my brother! You made an awesome investment! Are you planning on submitting it to CGC for encapsulation? From what I can see from the scan, your copy looks like it would grade out between the 9.0 - 9.6 range, which is a HUGE Return on Investment if you decided to sell it one day! Again, thanks for sharing Paul_Maul and your copy looks phenomenal! -Professor Pecora

Sounds good SW3D! You'll figure out what direction to take your collecting focus on soon enough! I am a strong believer with the statement you shared, "less is more!" At the end of the day, as much as I LOVE collecting and appreciate the historical significance of KEY books...they are all INVESTMENTS as you can't take them with you to the grave! I have learned to focus on a fine balance of collecting what means most to me and considering the future investment potential each particular book possesses. In addition, when you have hundreds of lesser desired books and say you do have to sell them one day, it is an extremely tedious and EXPENSIVE (S&H) process! I remember putting in countless hours in order to promote and market my 200 + Wolverine (1988) CGC 9.8 books just to break even on most of them...with many of the non SS 9.8 and non significant 9.8 issues only selling between $20-$30! Whatever "holy grail" you have in mind - aim for it! I already have another "holy grail" I am searching for next, which I will most likely acquire sometime next year I used the remainder of my recent auction winnings to #1) pay off some bills and #2) to live on! I would normally just reinvest ALL of my auction winnings into other Key CGC books, but this time around I decided to keep things "balanced" and in perspective; I was more than content with acquiring the world's finest looking copy of IH #181 CGC 9.8 W! However, life is short, and it felt nice to have the extra cash in my account and to have the means to get other things accomplished! Let's go get those GRAILS bro!! -Professor Pecora

What's up SW3D! Thank You so much my brother! It's very nice to hear from you and I hope you've been doing well. Thank you for your positive feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed reading my journal entry! -Professor Pecora

Thanks r100comics! I appreciate it! As far as the spine stresses are concerned, I had Matt Nelson of CCS inspect the book up close and he noted: "Based on a couple of tiny spine stresses, I don't think the book has a shot at 9.9." So I would say you're correct with noticing the tiny spine stress next to the "He's Here" black arrow text box and 2 tiny spine stresses next to his arm. I don't think there are a total of "5" tiny spine stresses; the other two that you may be seeing are most likely from the scanner. Again, as Matt Nelson noted, they are tiny spine stresses, which even the lone 9.9 has a couple of visible tiny spine stresses if you look very closely! CGC graded the 9.9 like right when they opened up their company in 2001; I highly doubt that it would regrade out as a 9.9 if it were to be cracked out and resubmitted. If so, then my ASM #129 CGC 9.8 W should also be graded as a CGC MINT 9.9! -Professor Pecora