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I agree that these are both worthy endeavors.

Should I start treating my Moon Knight run better? From the sounds of it you need to start treating all of your books better.

But for the strikeouts, these are good suggestions.

Uh, not even close, but I get what you're saying.

Agreed - as do many others. It's also quite a task undertaken by Roy Thomas and BWS, and frankly, what more could you ask for.

Maybe you should buy a copy and read it?

In spades.

All I can say is . . . . . . .Wow. But hey, you want to be first in line for those widows.

I'm sorry, but for all the positive reactions to this post, this was a very stoopid thing to do. Honest question: Do you have a storage problem? or a wifey problem?

It depends on whose definition of BA you go by. Some people say it ends in 80 and some go as far as 85-86. "Some people" are high . . .

I don't think it's been mentioned yet, but I would seriously consider buying a HG Star Wars #1 (Reprint) which (for all practical purposes) should, but for the designation on the cover, be called a "second print." It may even be the first "second print" Marvel in existence. Many years ago, I gave my copies away to the kids of very close friends (who are no longer kids) and I think that over time, these will be recognized as very valuable comics.

Basics of the rule is everything gets hot again after 25 years since the kids 25 years ago are making peak dollars and want to bring back or collect things from their childhood. It's a rough rule but it does seem to hold up pretty well especially in terms of collectibles. When quoting the "Rule of 25" you have to give The Donut a footnote.

NP . . . Is that really you saying that??? Where is the real NP_G?

I'm no expert on the subject, but that looks like a bad pressing job. looks non-Scottish to me . . .

Yes - Just try to find a raw copy in great shape.

Not what he's looking for, but good conversation.

Now we're talking. Only way is up.

I already have one but I think it's condition is lacking. For as much as I liked/like black suit spiderman I have no idea why I only have 1 issue of ASM 252 and MSW 8 Aren't both of these books barely, if even, BA???

Unfortunately, those collectors are dead or dying

$1000 doesn't generally buy you a BA book that you want to hold for decades, but if I had to suggest one, get a Steranko cover (but only if you like his work.)

I'm sure someone has already told you, but if this is true then I suggest you buy hold sell, buy hold sell . . . ad infinitum

He's a fictional character . . .

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Sell on the rumor, buy on the facts.

In retrospect, it's funny they are called "newsstands" which by 1965 were an anachronism. Sure there were plenty of actual newsstands in the cities, but the retailers of comic books in the majority (in the suburbs and rural areas) were mom and pop's, small groceries, 7-11s, tobacconists and drug stores. They didn't order titles. They took what they were fed by the distributors. The entire concept of ordering titles did not exist until comic book stores became a thing in the late 70's and the direct market started. If you don't know this, then you weren't there. This really didn't change for "newsstands" - comics were at these stores to bring customers in to buy other stuff (and to keep the kids entertained while the parents shopped) not sell comics. They were never a profit center for any business before the direct market.