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Already had that on my list written down, good pick (thumbs u We might have to compare notes my friend. Good - go get a room somewhere, because Justice League of America Annual #2 will never be worth a nickel . . . I use to say that about a lot of books, but after Booster Gold I have changed my mind. I hear ya loud and clear. Pullin' my JLAAnn2s tonight . . . (not sure they deserve a Mylar though)

More for me... :thumbsup: What makes this book special? First appearance: Vibe. Who's been featured in animated movies as well as television shorts. Now he's a recurring character in the upcoming Flash television series. He's also a retconed new 52 member of the Justice League. Since the movies and recent animations seem to be going in the new 52 direction AND WB/DC has been attempting to "diversify" their characters a bit (ala Marvel style with Falcon, Black Panther, etc.)....Vibe keeps coming to the forefront. It's precisely what I said about Cyborg months before there was any announcement of his inclusion in the MOS2 movie and pending JL movie. You can laugh and find it funny six ways to Sunday but it doesn't mean it isn't going to be on the move at some point. DC Presents 26 was a mutt a year ago, now it's a pedigreed showdog. Thanks, but DCP #26 was never a "mutt".

More for me... :thumbsup: What makes this book special?

Already had that on my list written down, good pick (thumbs u We might have to compare notes my friend. Good - go get a room somewhere, because Justice League of America Annual #2 will never be worth a nickel . . .

Even funnier!

This is another reason I don't want to sell my collection - as soon as I get rid of something, it becomes hot. -slym The current market really warrants selling into the "heat". Look at Spawn #9, recently hot, now cold.

It's a carpet - look at the line patterns (until you get dizzy).

There was a recent listing on Craig's List where the guy had all his books laid out on the driveway in the bright sun! (Made me want to run right over and buy them . . .)

How about Shawn?

Beware of photos of comics in bags on rugs . . .

Who "confirmed" it? When? It has been a little while since I read Moore's Swamp Thing, but I don't recall that. Nor I, but if anything, the reference is miniscule and retcon at best.

This book has always commanded good money and is rarely listed on eBay. There are usually no more than two copies ever listed at one time. And it is generally missing from runs in the wild . . . even runs that have #37 in them.

Check.

It's quite amusing actually, because Supes #73 has the same three-panel Doomsday fist pounding wall segment . . . and yet? There are numerous instances of ewhere the OSPG got it wrong, or lagged in editing new information or the market's preference. As most of the modern collectors out there have been saying, don't let a friend (drive while drinking) price based on OSPG. Actually they are 4 panel pages starting with the first set in MOS 17 showing a progression of Doomsday breaking free and his rubber suit tearing revealing his bony protrusions until he breaks free in Action comics 683. So MOS 17, Superman 73, Adventures 496, and Action 683 all in that order have the 4 panel fist shot but MOS 17 was the first. Thanks; which even further strengthens the argument for MOS #18 being THE issue to have and desire.

Sold a complete NM+ (or better) set recently for $100 shipped. Sold another NM/MT copy of #1 for $50. I would say that's sufficiently HOT . . .

It's quite amusing actually, because Supes #73 has the same three-panel Doomsday fist pounding wall segment . . . and yet? There are numerous instances of ewhere the OSPG got it wrong, or lagged in editing new information or the market's preference. As most of the modern collectors out there have been saying, don't let a friend (drive while drinking) price based on OSPG.

It's worth more because since day 1 OSPG has recognized it as the first appearance (without the distinction between cameo and full). No one really agrees with that anymore . . .

i'm sure someone has the official numbers, but i think 18 has a much higher print run, they pretty much knew it'd be a big deal, therefore printed more. At least this is how I remember it. If i'm wrong, someone else feel free to step in. This is an excellent question, I always heard the print numbers were much lower for the teaser cameos than the books from the full storyline. I would like to see the numbers as well. I have only seen 1 copy of #17 in the wild in twenty years. Cap City numbers: MOS #17 - 18,700 #18 - 26,350 (I was off on this one. It does help to explain the prices.) #19 - 96,700 #20 - 84,250 #21 - 138,050 #22 (regular) - 109,350 #22 (die-cut) - 400,450 Stunning, stunning numbers. DC's marketing plan was absolute brilliance. The Death of Supes absolutely dominated the comics market from November of 1992 until the spring of 1993. Supes' numbers were low for most of 1992, MOS in the 20s and high 10s, and then shot up to the 100s and then slowly fell over the course of the next 3 years. MOS wouldn't fall back to the 20s again until late 1995. Keep in mind, these are Capital City order numbers, and do not include the other Direct Market distributors (Diamond, Heroes World, etc) or the newsstand. Cap City was about 25% of the market. Puts the numbers for #22 into perspective. Turok #1 sold 1.75 million copies to the Direct market...and it was only the SIXTH highest selling book of 1993 (MOS #22, Supes #78, Action #687, Adventures #500, 501.) So, there's no significant difference between #17 and #18.

(Certainly not what posters here think . . . )

BA12 was first broken out in OSG due to Batgirl's app - nothing about Harley . . .

The first few pages are previewed but I do not believe Papa Midnite is shown so his first appearance is still Hellblazer issue 1. What do you mean "do not believe" . . . he either is or he isn't. Geez, do I have to check my copy when I get home.

Looks like a $75 book to me . . .

It's been a hot book in HG for a long time . . . That said, that is a very healthy price.

A life?