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CardiacKid1

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    Frank Miller Daredevils CLOSED

    in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only

    Posted · Edited by CardiacKid1
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    Let's start with the MacDaddy . . . Daredevil 158.  Like most of the books that will be listed here, it is CGC 9.8 with White Pages.  This example is particularly desirable, however, because it is OLD LABEL.  Graded by CGC in the old days, when many believe that the standards were stricter on these modern books.  

    Last recorded sale on GPA was $720, in November 2019.  I will sell this to the first boardie who wants it at $650.00.

     

     

     

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    Frank Miller Daredevils CLOSED

    in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only

    Posted · Edited by CardiacKid1

    This sale is about 20 years in the making, as I have been hoarding these Miller DD Newsstands for a long time while continually updating my own collection.  Newsstand Editions are much rarer, and in my opinion, much more desirable than the common Direct Sales Editions out there.  I have previously written about this topic.  If you're interested, here is my journal from about seven years ago: In Praise of Newsstand Editions.  

    I have just about completed my personal collection (none of which are for sale, but all of which you can view here: Cardiac Kid's Miller Daredevils), although I am STILL SEEKING a What If 35, Newsstand Edition CGC 9.8 with white pages.  I am convinced that it is a UNICORN.  I have been scouring eBay, ComicLink, Pedigree, etc. . . . all of the usual sites for TWO DECADES and I have never seen one.  There are plenty of Direct Sales Editions our there . . . which further illustrates my point about the rarity of Newsstand Editions . . . but I am not interested in Direct Sales Editions or I would already own one.  If there is anyone reading this who has a What If 35 which fits my criteria, please be advised that I will either: (1) overpay for it, if you would like to sell it, or: (2) trade you multiple books from this thread, if you would like me to trade you for it.  I don't expect to hear from anyone who has one because I don't think anyone does.

    Anyway, let's get to the sale.  

    RULES:

    • No HOS/probationers;
    • Bank of America check preferred and will receive a 5% discount off the prices listed.  If your bank is not Bank of America, or you prefer to use PayPal, the prices stand;
    • Shipping to the Continental U.S. via U.S. Post Office Priority Mail, is $10.00.  The cost to me will no doubt be more than that, but that will be your contribution.   Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska is $15.00.  Shipping to Canada is $20.00.  International shipping will be need to be determined based on where you live.
    • No returns on the slabs; if you need more information about any particular one, please let me know and I am sure I can provide an answer;
    • I'll mark books SOLD as soon as I can, but if another boardie beats me to it, then he/she is the winner!  Thus ... the first :takeit: (or variant thereof) in the thread claims the book(s) and trumps ANY negotiations via PM;
    • If you are paying by PayPal, I expect payment within a couple of days.  If you are mailing a check, I expect to receive it within a week.  If you take longer than that, I reserve the right to put the book back up for sale.  Communication is the key, however; if you stay in touch with me, I will likely bend these rules, depending on what you have to say'
    • I am not sure how long I will keep this thread open.  Ultimately, what does not sell here will be posted to eBay at higher prices.

    GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HUNTING!

    This belong to a set and value

    in The Signature Room

    Posted

    So far, this is, at the same time, one of the most ridiculous but also one of the most amusing threads of all time.

    I am rooting against the identity of this comic book ever being revealed. I think we should keep it an eternal mystery like the elf with a gun in Gerber's Defenders.

    Double cover book to get signed - which one? Grade is in!!

    in The Signature Room

    Posted

    That is an awesome sig, couldn’t have been better.  Congrats!

    I didn’t weigh in, but having a double-cover book signed on the exterior cover is a no-brainer, IMO. It is only the interior color that is graded. For a purist who doesn’t want to buy a signed comic, he could remove the exterior (signed) cover and still preserve the grade.  Best-case scenario. 

    I just bought a double-cover book on eBay to have signed at NYCC, with the same thought in mind.

    CGC Kirby Signature Question

    in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues

    Posted

    5 hours ago, shadroch said:

    Name written on first page would be more accurate.

    No, it would be more vague.  "Jack Kirby" is indeed written on the first page.  The open question is, "by whom?"

    I have submitted such books to CGC in the past.  Before I do, I snap a couple of pics of the signature before it is hidden forever.  If I ever sell the books, I would post a pic not only of the front and back covers, and the CGC label, but also the signature on the inside.  Let the buyer judge for himself.

    I am looking to get a book restored--any suggestions on who to choose?

    in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues

    Posted

    See the above link — I just posted a link to an example of the work of the Restoration Lab on my AF 15.  Susan Cicconi does terrific work and has been doing this a long time.  I have used her more than once. I highly recommend her.

    As an aside, I find it funny that you asked whom to use, not whether you should get restoration at all. Yet most people chose to answer the latter question.