I love Bedlam as much as the next guy (purely as a reader), but this is one reason this thread is absolute comedy gold. Only on the Modern forums can a title go from more or less dead in terms of activity to "best graphic novel of 2013" inside 1 issue (for a total of 3). I understand a lot of people are involved financially to some level, but it's getting a little ludicrous at this point.
I enjoyed #3 too, but I am not sure hyperbole would adequately cover this...
The problem is, there are those that love the book for what it is and those that love it for it speculation potential. It simply leads to a conflict in hyperbole.
I see what your saying, it's hard to take someone's opinion on a book seriously, when they have 100 CGC graded issues sitting in their house.
It is what it is though. Take him for his word or ignore his opinion
Personally, I have 1 copy of each issue, and think it is a great read.
Wether I have 1,10,100 or even a thousand slabbed issues,I am still entitled to an opinion hopefully.
I freely admit that after the first issue I thought "oh heck" but as it improved heaps in the next 2 instalments.
I'm not sure why mass ownership negates any praise.
I flipped a few "Chew" and cannot stand that book - but a profit is a profit.
My opinion is no more valid that anyone elses. If people attach more or less weight to it because of the number of slabs I may have,then that is their call not mine.
I don't try to 'hide' a sleeper and am happy to share info (recall the Sixth Gun #1 at cover as an example) - and do so freely as the dozens of modern boardies who have PM'd me for advice or suggestions will testify too.
I take Gaz's point that its very easy to conclude that $ = bias but in this case,not true.
I love this book now,dubious before,but not now.
Hope that clears this up and any further postings on Bedlam will not be dissected like this one!