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Swampies from any era are my jam and I hope to collect a slew of covers that feature them, you already posted this one but this is my copy I had graded (my favourite Heap issue, also have a low-grade reader copy) I recently bought this book, SWAMP MONSTERS, that looked to focus on the golden age of swamp creatures, however I was left disappointed. I thought it was going to offer a nice history, bios, or other research into the ever changing lore of swamp creatures in comics but it had nothing of the sort (only a short introduction about how much the author likes swamp creatures, and the rest of the book just reprints a bunch of golden age comics).

This book should only allow pun based bids. So I'm going to go ahead and put in a proper bid of $69. ...but for easy bid keeping I'll add a $1 tip, just the tip, to make it a cool $70.

Thanks for the prior score fix, happy to have had one my suggestions work out. While I'm not going to comment on the full run of issues (only has issues 2,3,4,5 and issues 1 was Unknown World), Strange Stories From Another World seems to be a little out of date. It rarely comes up for good GPA, but one issue (#4, the classic Zombie cover) has come up several times recently this year so can show the desire and current price range. I have found this cover is regarded as the one to get from the run (and I believe the rarest in higher grades). Strange Stories From Another World 4 4.0 $249 (Apr 2020) - Currently 51 points in the registry 4.5 $576 (Oct 2020) - Currently 59 points in the registry 5.0 $558 (Jul 2020) - Currently 74 points in the registry Updated #4 and 5 on 11/5/20. #2-3 do not have any recent sales. Unknown World 1 3.5 $180 (Apr 2020) - Currently 53 points in the registry 4.5 $255 (Jul 2020) - Currently 70 points in the registry Score updated 11/5/20

That really is it, as even 2nd prints are out of reach for anyone not wanting to spend over a grand on a book. 3rds I keep selling for $300-$600 raw mid grade easily, and seems to be the go-to for those who just want ANY copy of #1 for their collection (I know I've settled on having this one as my copy now as well as the 5th, might buy one more 3rd if it comes up though so I can get one signed/graded). I think 3rd prints will continue to be available and always picked up without much drop (or gain...just a very safe collectible for what you pay for it)

This is my first request, so hopefully it is warranted. I noticed that in the Hellboy (1993-1994) set (and any others that contain these key books) that Dime Press 4 is rather low in points, a 9.4 signature series only being 198 (compare that to a Next Men #21 signature series 9.4 going for more at 231) as it is a book that has been selling for many hundred of dollars over Next Men at the very least and is the most expensive of the three key Hellboy 1st appearances. Next Men seems alright in points, but compared to it Dime Press is very stunted. Thanks Prices for example, either 90day Avg or last sale when only that is available. Next Men #21 Universal 9.8 $315 Signature 9.8 $475 Universal 9.6 $177 Signature 9.6 $250 Universal 9.4 $142 Signature 9.4 $185 San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 Universal 9.8 $461 Signature 9.8 $537 Universal 9.6 $234 Signature 9.6 $359 Universal 9.4 $204 Signature 9.4 $365 Dime Press #4 Universal 9.8 $511 (2009 price) Signature 9.8 $1399 (2016 price) Universal 9.6 $2999 (2020 price) Signature 9.6 $1000 (2019 price) Universal 9.4 $840 (2020 price) Signature 9.4 $1399 (2020 price) Dime Press #4 and San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 increased. Thank you

I'm curious, does anyone know CGCs stance on why they do not put the first appearance details on the label of the 4th and 5th printings of #1? While I agree they are more like new comics that reprint the first issue (even the fourth print says 'reprinting' on the cover), but they are still technically marked as being another 'print' of the first. Just seems to me if the 'Xth print' run detail is still honoured then wouldn't it be still appropriate to mark down the first appearance notes on the table (in addition to the new story page and wraparound cover note). I'm sure it's been brought up before, but can't seem to find anything specific to this.

This right here is the truth nugget to focus on. CGC is priceless when it comes to adding security to selling books, and if I'm even remotely thinking of selling something decent in the future I'll have it slabbed (otherwise it sits in my collection in archive sleeves which I'm sure at least 90% of serious collectors do as well...no grading, that is).

To be fair, for that 9.4 the guy I bought it from was positive there was no way it was married, as he got it ungraded from an original owner collection in the 70s (it's a golden age horror book)...so yeahhhh, might be a CGC mistake as it left him surprised when the grade came back. Point being...WILD CARD!

It can actually just be a qualified grade and not restored, I have some books that have a married cover (getting as high as 9.4 qualified)

Bang on it seems. GPA has the last recorded sale being that, but also another 9.4 2nd print sold on Instagram for that exact price yesterday.

Yeah, I've begun to notice that about high grades for this copy with all the raw copies showing up online for sale looking no higher than 9.2 at best (I did see a VF-NM raw on Ebay recently sell for $207us, which looked comparable to my copy so was happy with my 9.6 purchase) but I'm sure more will start being slabbed with the rising interest in the book. Regardless of rarity or how it grows, I just prefer this cover over the 4th printing (as the black and white style lends itself better to the feeling of the original cover, as does the frame border around the art and utilizing red inks and not full color...all that and it doesn't say REPRINT across the top in large letters like the 4th)

Sigh...okay I lied, I'm buying more into the club. While I have the raw 3rd print and 5th print I posted earlier, I felt I still wanted to have at least one #1 issue in graded condition (and at this point didn't make much sense to grade my 3rd print). So I looked and found this copy literally in the same part of the city as me, and signed, so makes sense to save on shipping fees, signing fees, and grading fees by just picking this one up. Real nice and crisp, I didn't realize how worn my raw 5th copy was as the blacks and red on this one have a much better punch to them. Still want to find out the print numbers for this one...it's the only comic mystery that keeps bugging me. So yeah, this club is never getting rid of me - no matter how many versions of issue #1 I end up selling!

Honestly, to me I see that as a good idea especially if you can get one close to the current GPA of around $1,100. I don't see either book going down in value, but of the two just based on the movies I can see Iron Man's 1st appearance continue to climb each year. (however I'm super biased, I've been a big Iron Man fan all my life and was the first comic series I collected, never was a Spider-Man/Venom fan) ASM300 has almost 24,000 copies on the CGC census (with countless more raw), while Tos39 has 2,300...basically less than 10% of the graded copies of ASM out there. So finding another ASM300 in the future will be much easier than trying to get any copy of ToS39. The only thing I highly recommend is getting a COMPLETE coverless copy, as I've seen some out there that are cheaper ($500-$700) but are also missing some of the interior pages (and I honestly think if it is missing any of the Iron Man story pages it doesn't make much sense to invest in it)

While I already have another copy of this epic grail (a complete 0.5 out getting restored right now with Hero Restoration) I really wanted to pick up another copy (because let's be honest, other than AF15 this might be the most important book just based on the cinematic universe). The coverless copies are still fairly affordable and have the amazing advantage of showcasing one of the best opening splash pages of all Marvel key books (JiM 83 and Hulk 1 are close, but don't pack as much punch as this one). It really has it all; large dynamic character art, captivating title, vivid colors, clear credits listing the Marvel greats, and a very entertaining caption box. Paid more than GPA for this one but was happy to do so - as I was hunting for one that presented in a very specific way (nice off-white/white pages for a crisp border, complete interiors, no big missing chunks, and crisp edges with next to zero chipping etc...).

....aaaaannnd I'm never using Ebay ever again. wow congrats to everyone who scooped some cheap auctions

Might as well post it while I still own it...for another hour or so at least until the auction finishes

Auctions ending tonight (Sunday, Oct 4th)! Get some cool golden age goodies for well below GPA values

Ah! I didn't see this thread before posting this picture in another Swamp Thing thread. Guess I'll repost and officially join the club! (from left to right: RAW Unrestored 1.5, CGC Universal 7.0, RAW Qualified 2.5 centrefold detached at one staple).

Weekend bump! Everything ends tomorrow night and everything is still super affordable

My first introduction to Lord Death Man was the Japanese story, so when I went and read Batman 180 I was soooo disappointed as the story itself was so underdeveloped and just terrible compared to the great version by Kuwata (who seemed to add the right amount of new info and details to the story to make it work better)

I tried to think of other key issues I should start hunting down, but found nothing really spoke to me and so decided to buy another copy of House of Secrets instead I feel this was the correct choice (newest copy is the raw the left; Low-grade 1.5 with top right corner of the cover ripped off but everything else is all there. Other raw copy is a 2.5 with the centrefold detached at one staple.)

Y'all are hilarious - settle down on the semantics (When I originally posted I said 'it was five figures'). After it was all said and done, my 5.0 sold for just over $10,000. That's all I will say. I do however think the price on the 6.5 was fair, as the gap between lower grades isn't much, and I had dozens of people inquiring about it and tossing back new numbers to me every week for literally months...until I finally broke. I personally think mine sold high...soooooo:

Tossed a few comics up on Ebay that might be of interest to you all: some fun GA skull covers, including CGC "Strange Stories from Another World" #3, a pair of CGC graded Swamp Thing issues, and some other interesting Golden Age stuff (*cough* 1st appearance Fighting Yank *cough*) Also throwing up my WORLDS OF FEAR #3 which I offered for sale here before, so maybe starting it at $1 will get some interest now Two are best-offer, but the others are no reserve auctions starting at $1. ALL LISTINGS HERE: https://www.ebay.com/sch/3y3/m.html?item=233728066353&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 If you have any questions you can reach me on the boards, Ebay, or directly on instagram https://www.instagram.com/saucedogcomics/

I recently went on a giant nostalgic comic reading binge, which included pretty much all Moon Knight series. I originally hated Bendis' volume (back in 2011) but this time actually enjoyed it and honestly thought the 'hero personalities' might be the best way to handle Moon Knight in the show for a wider audience. If he simply has many personalities that need to be introduced and fleshed out, that might be too much for audience to track and absorb, however if some of those personalities were characters everyone is already familiar with it would make the concept easily picked up and exciting. I'm not saying they use the storyline from that Bendis series, but him struggling with personalities of famous heroes in the media (the expectations he feels pressing on him as a new superhero causing additional stress and aggravating his existing personality disorder) might be an interesting way to go (and would allow Marvel to drop in cameos by other characters whenever they like, as it would fit the disorder being a 'walk in' personality for Moon Knight - and some would only need voice work, as they could just animate a fully costumed Spiderman for example.) Let's all be honest, if out of the blue Moon Knight suddenly had Hugh Jackman's Wolverine voice jump into his head, popped his custom silver claws and went into some berserker rage in order to win a fight...we would all loose our collective minds.

Pretty much everyone knows (see Hollywood reporter article above, which Aldis links to as well), but good to have it 100% directly from the man himself. Awesome casting!