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If you're going to go, Go Hard! My word! (thumbs u

Hooray - got box #1 back from Joey today - mixed lot: 12 Revival #1 9.8 1 x 9.6 - looked at that for an hour.It looks better than most of the 9.8's? Fatale #1 9.8 Mind The Gap #1 9.8 Poyo.... - epic,epic fail there guys.... Antman #1 x 3 9.8 (I still believe Edgar will go with O'Grady) An awesome Lucifer #1 9.8 from 2000 - I picked all my self and out of 22, only one was a non 9.8. The 2 awesome goodie boxes yet to arrive....

Ah the clandestine 'silent buying' approach - did you get in before Viper sent his truck to pick up his 14,000?

No interest in this - wow. I am genuinely suprised

Mr Hog. Comics are like trains. When its already left the station,it's often very dangerous to drop everything and rush like the wind to jump on board.

I just wanna know if you can get me one, if I don't go. I got cash Foreplay for comic collectors...

I'd prefer to just take Andy's word for it...

http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=1+For+%241+Mind+MGMT+%231_1252056 Stampede!

The usual that requires your gentle touch... Sledgehammer subtlety was sorely missed in the last few days Moi ?

Fair points, but remember this isnt a BigBloatedTwo release Image has published other flop books by Hickman. I can't remember the name but it started with T and has a similar cover to Manhattan Project. It blowed hard. When Hickmans on, he's amazing! But when hes off its like "why did we restart Fantastic Four? Why did we kill Johnny Storm, Again?" Red Wing??? Well remembered Sir - Great cover though. Which one has the great cover - Red Wing or East of West? Or both? Both - The Cover to Red Wing was brilliantly understated. The damaged helmet,all alone, was top-notch cover work.

The usual that requires your gentle touch... (thumbs u

Then go read this site - thats what its here for my new friend. You can't expect everyone to do everything for you (not just you btw - I'm sure you get my point)....teach a man to fish etc etc.

I have flatulence.

Missed you Andy... We needed you this week! *shucks* What did I miss?

Fair points, but remember this isnt a BigBloatedTwo release Image has published other flop books by Hickman. I can't remember the name but it started with T and has a similar cover to Manhattan Project. It blowed hard. When Hickmans on, he's amazing! But when hes off its like "why did we restart Fantastic Four? Why did we kill Johnny Storm, Again?" Red Wing??? Well remembered Sir - Great cover though.

He has. E-mailed me the completed order forms - Go Ryan you crazy diamond!

As an aside for us newbie SA gatherers, was there something special about the Avengers #1 4.5 that went for $4000 on GPA in January? It hasn't got a notation to indicate it was something 'special' but seems so left field, I had to mention it. Any ideas?

Serious question: how did Image leave the future of the story with Larry? I might have missed it somewhere as I'm not a close follower of Bedlam. On release dates - don't forget that Planetary took 11 years to release 27 issues and it's still a fantastic read. Not great for the people who are trying to follow it in monthly form and/or speculate on early issues - but long release dates won't necessarily detract from the longevity of the title. Some stuff is just better read in trade anyway, even if it is released on time - Morning Glories, Manhattan Projects, Walking Dead (if we're talking Image titles). At the moment, the only three titles I'm reading where I feel I've got my money's worth from just reading one book a month are Batman, Batman Inc. and Saga. Adam, Eric Stephenson was on here earlier, and when questioned about the Phantom "deal", said the following. I'm paraphrasing of course. 1) All the Phantom Bedlam work was approved by Image. 2) Yes the group was formed as a result of being rejected by Images first LCS group - The Ghost guys. 3) Eric clearly stated that the issue of variants by LCS groups was not in the long term benefit of Image or their product, and as such would not be encouraged in the future. The future sales being directly influenced by the number of variants on the market - for example #1 - #6 phantom issues - but as Image could not cancel the existing contract - then it is the LCS (Larry) responsiblility to be sensible with print numbers. 4) Eric also 'alluded' - (and yes,I could be biased in this Adam), that the LCS products had damaged their brand,as Eric referred to the NYCC variant by name as being "helpfull" - suggesting that the others were not. Regarless - Eric Stephenson made it 100% clear that this variant saturation will end as of now. I hope its the real head of Image - but who knows. I guess it could be anyone - but he did give away some pretty cool expensive Image exclusive stuff! See, you were right. We can converse politely. (thumbs u You can take from it what you will. Without bias. Where was this posted? In here? Would you like a link?

Serious question: how did Image leave the future of the story with Larry? I might have missed it somewhere as I'm not a close follower of Bedlam. On release dates - don't forget that Planetary took 11 years to release 27 issues and it's still a fantastic read. Not great for the people who are trying to follow it in monthly form and/or speculate on early issues - but long release dates won't necessarily detract from the longevity of the title. Some stuff is just better read in trade anyway, even if it is released on time - Morning Glories, Manhattan Projects, Walking Dead (if we're talking Image titles). At the moment, the only three titles I'm reading where I feel I've got my money's worth from just reading one book a month are Batman, Batman Inc. and Saga. Adam, Eric Stephenson was on here earlier, and when questioned about the Phantom "deal", said the following. I'm paraphrasing of course. 1) All the Phantom Bedlam work was approved by Image. 2) Yes the group was formed as a result of being rejected by Images first LCS group - The Ghost guys. 3) Eric clearly stated that the issue of variants by LCS groups was not in the long term benefit of Image or their product, and as such would not be encouraged in the future. The future sales being directly influenced by the number of variants on the market - for example #1 - #6 phantom issues - but as Image could not cancel the existing contract - then it is the LCS (Larry) responsiblility to be sensible with print numbers. 4) Eric also 'alluded' - (and yes,I could be biased in this Adam), that the LCS products had damaged their brand,as Eric referred to the NYCC variant by name as being "helpfull" - suggesting that the others were not. Regarless - Eric Stephenson made it 100% clear that this variant saturation will end as of now. I hope its the real head of Image - but who knows. I guess it could be anyone - but he did give away some pretty cool expensive Image exclusive stuff! See, you were right. We can converse politely. (thumbs u

I think thats a superb hypothesis tbh. Bethlem and Maudsley I believe it became later in life - yes? And no, despite having a very good friend who worked in seclusion there - no, that just flew past me! Then again most stuff does I hope you are right - as that brings the mad/bad debate firmly into focus,as suggested by the comics byline. By Jove Sir,I think you've cracked it! (thumbs u

100% agree

The comic is great - will it make any of us SA key profits? At the moment - its 50/50 Issue #3 swung it for me - brilliance in a graphic novel. As I said before - if the creators stop screwing up and get it out as advertised then people can 'grow into' the story. Because the story,with Bedlam is what it is all about. As for store variants - where Eric Stephenson comes on here and basically says - "we won't be doing the phantom stuff again" - read between the lines guys - its there for all to see - then Image realise that it was a bad call to leave the future of a terrific story in the hands of Loose-Lipped Larry. And they regret it. Image will be doing all they can to ensure that Bedlam runs like clockwork from now on. And,as long as the story carries on like it has,this will be the biggest selling comic in 2013. But - what or who is the first?? Anyone got a clue?

Sorry Ken. Four and Twenty pies defy the laws of food hygiene. I once found a claw in a 'meat' 4 and 20. Never had one since. Now Tasmanian Scallop and Cheese pies..... Deal - you get you arse down here and we are off to a game or 3. (thumbs u

Hindensaga - CBT you are a genius. Can you do one of the Hindensaga crashing into the Titchew? And then have the Hindensaga rise out of the sinking Titchew and scale dizzying new heights! Hindensaga - laughed for a while at that!