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Concrete/DHP1 prices are soaring! DHP1 was a dollar bin book just a few days ago.. Fetching $40 today on the bay I actually think this is way overdue for this book for so many reasons, not just the 'crete

...Concrete? Would LOVE to see this I agree. I would actually love to see a TV show with Concrete.. Especially this episode:

That would make for alot of 5 below bags

Such as what exactly? My first appearance in "Gunnz - Me and THIS army!" #1. Came out in 1984 fresh from the womb, and has appreciated in value over the past 30 years, but still very affordable at $50 a night. Only 1 variant exists.... It's the evil twin variant... ....I'm bored... Hope you slab it when used

...Concrete? Well well well copies of DHP1 flying off virtual racks as we speak

Now available in an eBay outlet near you!

L Dopa fixed me, all right

I hear that 5 below also received this letter from marvel for the asm#4 variants

Five below is a chain similar to dollar tree and family dollar Nothing at the store can be more then $5. I was there yesterday and got a Capt America (his Shield) T Shirt for $5 . great deal. I heard their gonna rename it to the 1:10 store

OK, Im going back to my grill guys. Have a happy 4th and dont worry too much, Im sure theres an EOSV#2 Land variant hidden somewhere in a 5 below bag!

Why are we arguing about something i didnt say. SG has more marketing power than TMNT and WD combined for its first year. Please deny that so I can move on

Bro, why hate? Its a holiday, have a bud on me.. Please tell me why a hit character will lose its followers in 20 years and well have something to talk about. Wait.. because.. its obvious, right? Smart answer If you're aware of all the things I have entailed which contribute to the SG phenomenon, please list one reason why you speculate she will fail

SG is a marketing machine! More than TMNT ever was in its first year. So, as far as comparison goes, SG is way ahead of TMNT for her duration in existence. Sure I can argue that the EOSV#2 Bighead Land variant has more or less an average print run similar to TMNT #1, certainly lower than WD #1, but thats not the point. She doesnt have the mileage that TMNT has. I speculate that this title will be the next TMNT or WD, its not there NOW. It will be there after a cartoon show, and a movie. So far, your arguments are about current marketing status, which is irelevant, since TMNT has been here for 30 years, SG hasnt.. Tell me why you so passioately believe that SG will fail and we would have a topic of conversation

I realize you just said that to generate conversation in a thread going stale, but Its not hating it being patient. To compare Spider-Gwen to TMNT is far fetched in my mind. For that to have taken off there was movies (first one was much better then the rest) and a popular animation tv show coupled with action figures, tie ins to pizza, not to mention a very low printed indie comic book on those early issues. For every TMNT you have numerous Lobo's, Savage Dragon's that don't remain hot. +1 TMNT and Gwen don't even have 1% of business being compared to one another. TMNT is a global success. Mainly due to it being targeted towards children, originality, and quality. Something that often in this industry is THE key to longevity. I'm not too sure how many children actually read SG books and have the same love for a redo that may be provided with originality and a character/book made for children to grasp onto and grow with as many of us did with TMNT. The only people I have witnessed buying SG books off the shelves are flippers and late teen/20's females. Not too sure that's the same recipe for success for the long haul for her. I don't doubt she'll have her time but I feel the majority have already had their fill of her. Im laughing reading this because you got it all mixed up. Back when TMNT came out, it wasnt a children's comic. No. it was very grimy, B&W indie book which wasnt marketed at all as an Archie/Cartoon network type book. If you know Eastman & Laird, you already know that these two got their influences from Corben/heavy Metal to name but a few adult publishers/artists. But clever marketing and merchandising elevated them to a much broader and younger audience. Thats REALLY the main difference between SG and TMNT. But otherwise, both books rose to fame quite quickly, within months of audience reception. Both properties were attributed to a strong main current stream, TMNT with the Anthropomorphic boom of the 80s and SG with today's female reader's boom, both are/were top sellers at their peak, cosplays, etc etc etc And yes, both comics are consumed primarily by younger readers. Period. If you dont know this by now, you need to go out to cons more often. The only reason why people dismiss SG so quickly is because shes new. Thats really it. Saying SG has no promise is foolish at best. But it will get you points for originality If TMNT happened today, youd have the same reaction as you would to SG. Simple. You honestly believe the readers of SG books today will be reading them in 20 years? On what, the 20th reboot? Will they be eager for a reboot of a SG movie? Wearing a SG t-shirt? Getting a SG tattoo? That's the reality of TMNT. I attend several cons a year, yes I see the few SG cosplays. Point being what? That a few out of the bunch like her outfit and don't even read the comic? Yeah, I see that too. I definitely don't see attendees hunting for copies of SG books, because they are a dime a dozen. they want one, they buy one. No real buy in IMO that comes with the want and hunt. SG is new? I'll give you trendy but definitely not new. It's been done a few times so she'll always have a * next to her name in many people's eyes. I won't say she doesn't have promise, who knows how long Marvel will pimp her out and force her down everyone's throats hoping it sticks for the long haul. I was buying early issue TMNT books (#1 and on) off the shelves in the 80's as a child as many of my friends because it was pitched as a kids comic to us. It was definitely on many collectors radar in the B/W craze but I can't speak to the fact if they were actually reading and enjoying them as kids were. When something is hard to get many people want it more. It's human nature in our society. The rarity of TMNT added to the buzz of the comic itself. Just like Apple being sold out on the new iPhone on the day of its release, or the next gaming console. It's strategy that makes people want it more, not because they just didn't feel like making any more. If SG succeeds for decades, cool. I don't see it happening at the magnitude she WAS at just a few months ago. So I just don't see the appropriate comparison to TMNT, at all. If something I felt was quality and had the originality of TMNT I would not doubt its potential at all. I'm not anti Gwen either. TMNT is a classic from the get go. Plain and simple. SG is not. See the problem with your interpretation of the SG phenomenon is that you are older, much like me, and of a different gender. You will NEVER see it. I dont see it either, I just see a top selling book, tons of cosplayer, and tons of kids on twitter feeds and at cons loving Spider Gwen. The kids that love her dont love her because of her reincarnations, relation to Spider Man, Earth 616, etc etc.. Much like kids who buy TMNT action figures, watch the cartoon and the movie nowadays couldnt care less about the comic. Its all about marketing of the property and how relevant it is with current trending streams. Young female empowerment is HUGE in comic books and in pop culture. Beyond huge. If you dont see that, then we have no discussion. You just dont see it.

I realize you just said that to generate conversation in a thread going stale, but Its not hating it being patient. To compare Spider-Gwen to TMNT is far fetched in my mind. For that to have taken off there was movies (first one was much better then the rest) and a popular animation tv show coupled with action figures, tie ins to pizza, not to mention a very low printed indie comic book on those early issues. For every TMNT you have numerous Lobo's, Savage Dragon's that don't remain hot. +1 TMNT and Gwen don't even have 1% of business being compared to one another. TMNT is a global success. Mainly due to it being targeted towards children, originality, and quality. Something that often in this industry is THE key to longevity. I'm not too sure how many children actually read SG books and have the same love for a redo that may be provided with originality and a character/book made for children to grasp onto and grow with as many of us did with TMNT. The only people I have witnessed buying SG books off the shelves are flippers and late teen/20's females. Not too sure that's the same recipe for success for the long haul for her. I don't doubt she'll have her time but I feel the majority have already had their fill of her. Im laughing reading this because you got it all mixed up. Back when TMNT came out, it wasnt a children's comic. No. it was very grimy, B&W indie book which wasnt marketed at all as an Archie/Cartoon network type book. If you know Eastman & Laird, you already know that these two got their influences from Corben/heavy Metal to name but a few adult publishers/artists. But clever marketing and merchandising elevated them to a much broader and younger audience. Thats REALLY the main difference between SG and TMNT. But otherwise, both books rose to fame quite quickly, within months of audience reception. Both properties were attributed to a strong main current stream, TMNT with the Anthropomorphic boom of the 80s and SG with today's female reader's boom, both are/were top sellers at their peak, cosplays, etc etc etc And yes, both comics are consumed primarily by younger readers. Period. If you dont know this by now, you need to go out to cons more often. The only reason why people dismiss SG so quickly is because shes new. Thats really it. Saying SG has no promise is foolish at best. But it will get you points for originality If TMNT happened today, youd have the same reaction as you would to SG. Simple.

Quick.. Someone grab it before its gone!

Spider Gwen #1 is the fastest selling drek out there to date

I realize you just said that to generate conversation in a thread going stale, but

Invalid comparison. Lobo didnt take off right off the gate OM#3 never sold for more than $20-30 Lobo wasnt part of a huge demographic shift Why would anyone even compare her to Lobo?? why not the Crow, Cerebus, Ultimate Spider man? Those are comparisons as well, but they make more sense than lobo

Congrats. ... and to think you couldve pressed it and maybe eve double your money

EOSV2 is the next Walking Dead/TMNT

Highest closed just now I know.. its a sig, but still, this book is definitely not dead

Sooo.. 5 day auctions are heating up on ebay!

aren't they giving away 40 auctions a month? Basic store: