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World Devourer

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  1. World Devourer
    Although in the 1960s Marvel titles were being outsold by other mainstays such as the Archie line, it was still a bold era of experimentation that will never come to pass again.
  2. World Devourer
    I'm late to the game on this one but I agree. I'd much rather spend money on something like the Geoff Johns run on GL in hardcover than bother with current titles. I flicked through the Thor Ragnarok Prequel and it was a confusing mess. Better a tried and true classic than a garbled mess unable to emulate past greatness.
  3. World Devourer
    Like many Avengers issues of the time, it is a fairly blah read. The Avengers destroy the device that allows Thanos' minions to communicate with one another, but don't actually alter the Titan's plans.
  4. World Devourer
    I honestly don't know why people bother with the modern dreck. Buy the Essential Collection for your favourites. At least this way you are guaranteed some enjoyment.
  5. World Devourer
    Good man! It was an XO variant.
  6. World Devourer
    From memory there was also an issue of Turok with a pink logo.
  7. World Devourer
    In keeping with this, if one of the companies was really clever, they could release a very limited variant of an old issue. For example, to commemorate the anniversary of a classic issue (eg. ASM #50), Marvel might release a variant with a painted cover of the original by a popular artist limited to 100 copies - the catch being ONE copy is only available if a dealer purchases at least 200 copies of something else. There's gold in them 'thar hills!
  8. World Devourer
    Exactly. What we have now is a commercially-refined hobby for the affluent. Initially this was a novelty for companies (eg. coloured variants of Legends of the Dark Knight #1 at DC, metallic covers at Marvel and different coloured logos at Valiant) but has now become a viable self-sustaining sub-market.
  9. World Devourer
    That's a very penny-ante approach. Buy cheap and years later make a few dollars. No, you want invest in something that potentially gains few hundred dollars every year. Again, the original question has been poorly framed. It should be $2K at least. 1K gets nothing with SUBSTANTIAL appreciation.
  10. World Devourer
    Heh. No venom in his comment. That said, he's right. Not going to take off.
  11. World Devourer
    As for the OP, my old "Herald", I would suggest if serious trying for a payment plan option on something substantial. Some dealers will do it.
  12. World Devourer
    Heh. I often think this. Right now - courtesy of the MCU - there is a great deal of speculation, some of which is fuelled by investors rather than collectors. It makes things hard. I'm sure more than a few of "the little guys" have been priced out of their own hobby. If one could go back to 2005 with a hefty amount in the bank, you would now be sitting pretty.
  13. World Devourer
    JC and Comic beat me to it. I think CA #111 & 113 are where it's at. Awesome. It is also encouraging to hear that one of the greats from that era is so accommodating. They are after all our only window into an era that shaped so many impressionable young minds.
  14. World Devourer
    I'd like to see two things: Firstly, a close look at one of the 9.4s of #1. Secondly, more of the MC version of the Howling Commandos.
  15. World Devourer
    This is the winner. Why? Because it was genius. The Avengers were already an impressive gathering of heroes, and then the House of Ideas made it even better by bringing back one of the greatest Golden Age icons. This was no mere revision of a GA hero (such as Fash or Green Lantern) but the original. In true Marvel style, the cover still leaps out at you. It is as fresh and evocative as the day it arrived at newsstands. Flawless.
  16. World Devourer
    Our little friend is getting a lot of use these days. Encapsulates the general dismay over current prices...
  17. World Devourer
    This made me laugh as it also occurred to me. He invited his fellow posters to afternoon tea and got more than he bargained for...
  18. World Devourer
    I was thinking more in terms of CGC rated items, as potential buyers see 9.8 and their eyes light up. As for raw, I would never purchase or encourage others to, as it is simply too subjective and fraught with issues.CGC offers that graded guarantee, I think the best advice for beginners is: 1. Determine if you are a collector or investor (you can be both but it takes a fine touch). 2. Seek advice on potential buys to avoid pitfalls (such as movie hype or ridiculous speculation such as Werewolf By Night #32). 3. Buy what you can afford. In Point 2 there also needs to be an explanation of grades, and why sometimes a lower grade will do (eg. Amazing Fantasy #15 or Incredible Hullk #1). There could also be a sub-section on potential selling, as a pet hate of mine is rookies having CGC grade "nothing issues" that become a 5 - 9.2 and then sit on Ebay for months (or years). Food for thought.
  19. World Devourer
    Agreed, but if you look at most Ebay sale pages now the focus is on the grade. This is something rookie collectors often fixate on.
  20. World Devourer
    Heh. Also true. Since the Silver Age ended in 1968, I would respectfully suggest trying for an Avengers #52 in 9.8 W. It is still affordable and in keeping with the Black Panther theme (1st app. in Avengers).
  21. World Devourer
    Bingo. This is what the hobby has become.
  22. World Devourer
    Agreed. I suspect a few dealers use this tactic as well.
  23. World Devourer
    Anthony, perhaps I was being too cryptic. It may be that figure for listed sales, but not so on the Dark Market.
  24. World Devourer
    There you go.
  25. World Devourer
    That's actually the price of a 9.6 now. Yes, this is indeed the Variant Age.