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I vote train, and the Grim Reaper is the conductor!

Just going through my collection and thought i'd post this gem today. Blue Ribbon Comics #14, featuring Mr. Justice. I think of all the MLJ staple of heroes, he's the most under appreciated. I think a lot of people just see him as MLJ's 'Spectre"(or worse, ripoff). . Even some of their covers are slightly similar. This cover brings More Fun #58 to mind. (google it). My ultimate issue in the run would be a number 11(train, knife in the back cover). But a copy i can 'live' with has not surfaced yet. But i love them all. Long live "The Royal Wraith".

Congrats on the pick up, but just asking : are you having it switched because you don't 'trust' the standards of an upstart company( no matter who is at the helm, even with the fact that a distinguished operation like Metro is being supportive of them)or you just prefer your certified books in the hands(tomb)of the standard bearer? I did this without mentioning any "names" hope it doesn't get clipped.

I would say the Allentown is #2 easily....then Likely the Reily/SF, then Larson... Thanks, not too familiar with Allentown, put I know I have a back issue of CBM that will break its story and inventory down for me somewhere in the house.

I think those are three separate questions. (Unless #4 is really what you want). Condition San Francisco/Tom Reilly is #2 Kansas City is really high on keys present and I would argue Okajima is near the top on mystic/legend. Thanks for your input, really got to the core of each question.

Ok, we'll at least I know I'm in the right neighborhood seeing as your answer wasn't a pedigree not mentioned in my question. Thanks for opining.

Hey GAtor, am I right to assume that after the Mile High pedigree, is the Larson Collection and The San Fransisco collection no.2 and no.3 respectively as far as 1)mystic/legend, 2)keys present, 3) Condition of most books , and more importantly(as far as what I'm driving at with this question): 4)status symbol pedigree to own. Thanks!

Gerber 8 and No Show.Second out of three i was seeking. Now if that Super Mystery issue i want just surfaces this year Last Magno cover and issue appearance in this title.

I'm a big proponent of logical thinking, and this comment makes no sense. Fishler is a dealer. As such, why would he keep paying more for books than his customers could ever come up with? He clearly knows people he believes will some day pony up even more than he paid. This is true, but i was kind of thinking, maybe this was for his personal collection? Like the 'Frankenstein" movie poster he owns(worth a million plus now)? Not out of the ordinary.

Fascinating. Thanks for posting.

That's one i still need for my collection ( this thread is back big time!). I love the "Rattler" covers. Nice acquisition! (thumbs u

I appreciate your enthusiasm and always welcome differing opinions. (thumbs u You make some solid points as Superman is the quintessential superhero. The historical significance of Action #1 is a huge factor to me, but again, I love Superman and am a much bigger fan of his than most people in my age group. In respects to t-shirts, I also suspect that Superman has Batman beat, for the reasons you stated. But in overall merchandise, including the sale of films via DVD, Blu Ray and digital download -- in terms of video games (the famed Arkham series) and beyond, I do not think that Superman is the bigger seller. Perhaps someone can find some hard evidence to either support or disprove that assumption. I do not believe that DC has intentionally let Superman slip from the perch of being their flagship character. Batman has continued to trend upward while Superman has been up and down, but never reaching Batman's heights during the 21st century. Being number one in 2014 means a bit more than being number one in 1978. Being on top during this generation means being the driving force behind cinematic blockbusters that eclipse $1,000,000,000. Whether it be a previous generation of collectors or simply knowing your history, younger generations will understand Action #1's place in history. That doesn't mean they'll be willing to pay more for a book featuring a character that many of them don't even like, especially doing so in favor of a book that features, arguably, the most beloved character of their generation. Thanks for the response, and for the thoughtful analysist of my points(t shirts) as I also concede, that in video games, DVD, blu ray, downloads, yes Batman is king. This is one of the fundamental joys of comic book collecting: whose hero is " better" than whose, . I feel like I'm 9 years old again. Thanks for the thoughtful discussion, and if/ when that Tec hits the market place, the question will be answered.

Hoping that this can be a rational friendly debate: I still disagree. Many people argue, The Simpsons because they've been on TV for so many consecutive years will be bigger than Mickey Mouse, even Bugs Bunny eventually because the generation growing up on them will take over and that will be their nostalgia. I don't think that can/will EVER happen. And while a lot of noted film historians do think Bugs is a better defined character over all(+1) than Mickey, i know Mickey will always be the yard stick because he was the first indisputable cartoon super star. Superman holds that distinction in the superhero realm. In a class with Mickey and Coke he is Americana. As long as informed hobbyist are around, someone will always inform the new blood coming into the hobby(collectors and investors)it started with him. I think DC comics only relented with letting Superman slip so low and not promoting him like they used to for the last 15 years or so, were the court cases when it looked like they would lose or share the character with the creators heirs. I believe if that was not going on they would never had let such a valuable iconic property slip as their flagship character. And that short less new design to his appearance? Blaspheme. I'll leave you with this my friend( and I mean that) , you say it's mainly because of a generation issue of people who didn't grow up with Superman as the dominate character. Do a little test for me. Look at all the people in the 19 to 30 year old bracket in superhero tee shirts. They can choose from a plethora of characters now marketed to wear because of the movie boom to show their superhero pride. I'll bet my collection, you will see more Superman 'S' shirts than Batman shirts probably 10 to one. They know, it's the universal superhero fan calling card. It stands for superhero universally(symbolically) , and wearing it makes us all feel a little "super". What do you know DC, people still wanna be like Superman!

Thanks Gator!

ok, ok, you have point there. A 9.0 Tec vs a 9.0 Action, Action wins. A 9.2 Tec vs a 9.0 Action........Tec could take it. Especially since the "dentist" copy with all it's legend and mystic could be the best copy of Action, and it has not(will not?) come to market. This maybe the best Tec out there.

I wouldn't say never for anything regarding key comic prices, but I'd tend to agree. While Batman surpasses Superman in overall current popularity, Action #1 is an unequalled talisman in the collecting world, and it's image far more iconic. It is the grandaddy of all Superhero comic books, the book that launched the entire genre. Detective #27 is the first appearance of Batman. This is not an FF #1 vs. AF #15 scenario. Even collectors who have no interest in Superman feel a special awe when seeing an Action #1 in person, as if it were a Gutenberg bible or a copy of the Declaration of Independence, if I may be allowed a bit of hyperbole. + 1. Action 1 will always be "THE" comic book of comic books!

Incredible! Glad to see all the activity on this thread recently. Please, keep em coming!

AWESOME! No wonder I can't acquire some of those books...you got em all!

looks like a collaborative effort between he and Beck

What an entrance! Welcome to the thread, hope there is more to come!

Congrats on finally getting one! Nice copy!

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