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  1. 109
    Is it really Qualified or is it Universal??
    I recently submitted 2 very rare Tomb raider #46 Wizard World Texas Comic Con comics with the great Michael Turner cover art. This comic was limited to only 100 copies, which were all hand numbered from #1 to #100. I believe there are a few AP (Artist Proofs) out there. These comics are very collectible do to the fact they are very rare and have a beautiful piece of art by Michael Turner. Both of these comic received a CGC Qualified 9.8 grade, which at times is very difficult to receive with these type of variants. I was very happy with the comics receiving the 9.8 grade.
     
    A few years ago, I submitted 2 other Tomb Raider #46 Wizard World Texas Comic Con comics to CGC and both received a very nice Universal 9.6 grade. Maybe someone can answer my question regarding the way CGC graders evaluate if its a Universal or Qualified grade. I realize this comic has handwritten numbering, but the way this comic is designed is just for that. Each individual comic has a space for the number to be written and they all come with a handwritten number. So should it be a Universal or Qualified grade? Does CGC have a guideline or policy which states it is a Universal or Qualified or do they leave it up to the individual grader? Let me know what you think or what you know. Thank you, 109

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  2. 109
    Darkness and Tomb Raider / Witchblade and Tomb Raider / CGC New Case
    On my last submission of comics to CGC, I submitted 30 comics with 29 of them Witchblade and 1 Darkness & Tomb Raider crossover. Several of the Witchblade comics were also crossovers with Tomb Raider and Darkchylde. I did good this time with 22 returning at 9.8, 5 at 9.6, 2 at 9.4 and 1 at 9.0. Not sure what happened on that last one.
    I submitted a Witchblade and Tomb Raider Dynamic Forces Red Foil Logo and Red Foil Eyes Edition along with a Darkness and Tomb Raider Dynamic Forces Red Foil Logo and Red Foil Eyes Edition. Both of these comics are extremely rare and are limited to only 100 copies. I had purchased them years ago and they came with the Dynamic Forces Certification. Well, I got very lucky and both of them came back at a 9.8 grade. They are both beautiful comics and was really happy. My last few submissions to CGC before this one was not that great and came back with a very low average of 9.8's. I did submit a New Mutants 87 with one of the other orders and it returned with a 9.8 grade, so that was very exciting.
    I think CGC's New Case is just awesome. The new case brings the cover picture out and gives more clarity. I like the way the variant information is in the center over the bar code and with the comic information on the back. But, I think one my favorite things is the top of case strip is sealed inside the case, so no more pealing off. I would love to have all my graded comics to have the new case, but that is too much, I would rather use the funds to submit comics. This is just my opinion, I'm sure some people feel different about it. Thanks for reading, 109

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  3. 109

    SMASHCON

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    Witchblade #178 SMASHCON Edition
    I have been collecting Witchblade comics since 1995 and have seen a variety of different art styles from cover artists. I'm a big fan of Michael Turner, but I think the Witchblade #178 SmashCon Edition is one my favorite covers. The art is by Carlos Cortez who I have never heard of before. I purchased a couple of these from the online Top Cow Store and I had CGC grade the best one out of the bunch. Top Cow sent me one that was signed by Cortez which was the best one to have graded, so it came back as a 9.8 Qualified grade. Check it out and let me know what you think and what you might know about this artist. Thank for looking, 109

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  4. 109

    Happy New Year 2016!

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    Happy Hunting!
    I hope everyone had a Happy New Year and have a successful time hunting through the 2016 year for the raw and graded comics that you all desire. It is always a joy reading the threats, so please keep them coming.
    Attached is Jim Lee's Sketchbook at CGC 9.8. Grifter looks like he could help you on your hunt. ! Another one of my favorites, such a cool cover. Thanks for looking, 109

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  5. 109
    Awesome Randy Green Cover
    Merry Christmas everyone and hope you have a great holiday. Attached is one of my favorite Randy Green Witchblade covers. It is Witchblade #132 variant Virginia Con Sketch edition and very limited. I believe only 100 produced. According to the Census only 2 graded and both at 9.8. Thanks for looking, 109

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  6. 109

    Happy Halloween!

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    Happy Halloween!
    Happy Halloween and be safe when you go trick or treating.

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  7. 109

    NEW SET REQUESTS

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    ADD NEW SET REQUESTS
    CGC PLEASE ADD THE NEW SET REQUESTS. I know Gemma is extremely busy, but you have tons of dedicated members that love your product. Hire a few extra peeps, I'm sure you can afford it. Thank you, 109

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  8. 109
    Are Comic Book Dealer's trying to inflate comic book prices?
    I search and purchase comics books off ebay all the time. I primarily collect Modern Age Independent type comics and few Marvel and DC comics. The comic books that I collect don't have the demand that Marvel and DC comics have since there is a smaller collective market, which at times makes it easier for me to purchase at a lower cost. Some of the bigger online Comic Companies which sell everything sometimes ask 10 times what there actual value of the comic is. I don't believe they sell at these outrages prices. I know some sellers do this to show off their collection and are in no rush to sell their comics, unless they get the high dollar price they are asking. But I don't understand why the bigger Comic Companies are doing this unless they are trying to set a higher price for these comics. Maybe after posting these comics for a high outrages price they place them on sale at 50% off and still hope to make a killing. Let me know what you think. Thx, 109 P.S. Check my Supergirl #1 signed by Peter David.

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  9. 109
    Michael Turner's Fathom #9
    I really enjoy Michael Turner's art. He was a great artist and he could draw women in a very sexy, but tactful way. Fathom #9 Holofoil Edition is one of my favorites. Attached is picture of my Fathom #9 Holofoil Edition autographed by Michael Turner. Just wanted to shape. Thank for looking, 109.

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  10. 109

    Lady Death Premium

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    Lady Death Sketch "Bad to the Bone"
    I just scored this Lady Death & The Women of Chaos! Gallery #1 with a graded CGC 9.8. This is one of the coolest Lady Death covers that I have seen. Apparently, this was only limited to 2000 copies. I just wanted share this "Bad A**" cover. Thanks for looking.

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  11. 109
    "Hero Initiative" Benefit Book
    Hero Comics 'nn' 2014 IDW Scott Campbell " Hero Initiative" Benefit Book helps support struggling artists and writers working in the comic book industry. I love the J. Scott Campbell covers and this 2014 edition has to have one of the best covers. I try to purchase multiple books for each year they are issued to support the struggling artists and writers, plus the covers are just killer. I don't have all of them yet and I am currently still working on it. I was able to score a CGC 9.8 edition, but I'm still looking to score one that was signed by Campbell himself. Thanks for looking, 109

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  12. 109

    What's in your Tomb?

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    Tomb Raider most popular collectibles
    The Tomb Raider #21 variant comic with Clarence Lansang's cover art is one of the most desirable Tomb Raider comics. It is one of the most tactful and sexy Lara Croft pieces of art. This variant comic is hard to come by and can fetch $30 to $40 or more for a raw copy. Most of these comics for sale on ebay have a much higher asking price, but appear to idle in place. A graded copy can fetch a much higher price, but are very hard to come by. According to the CGC Census there are only 7 graded copies with 5 at 9.8 and 2 at 9.6. I just wanted to share. Thanks for reading, 109.

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  13. 109
    I miss the WWLA Con
    I can't remember the last time Wizard World Con came to the Los Angeles area, but I did attend one or two of them in the past. Looking at the Wizard World Con Schedule for 2015 and 2016 it does not appear they will be coming to the Los Angeles or southern California area. They did have the Con in Los Vegas this year and have it scheduled for next year, but still that is still a drive for the southern California collectors, who love to attend the cons. Maybe they believe there are too many cons in southern California already. But, Wizard World Con did schedule cons in Sacramento and San Jose, which is located in northern California and way too far for most southern Californians to drive. What do you think? Do you think Wizard World should bring the LA Con back?
    2015
    January 9-11 -- Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
    January 23-25 -- Wizard World Comic Con Portland, Oregon Convention Center
    February 6-8 -- Wizard World Comic Con Madison, Alliant Energy Center*
    February 13-15 -- Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis, Indianapolis Convention Center*
    February 20-22 -- Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, Cleveland Convention Center*
    March 7-8 -- Wizard World Comic Con Fan Fest Chicago, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.*++
    March 13-15 -- Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh, Raleigh Convention Center*
    April 24-26 -- Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention Center*
    May 1-3 -- Wizard World Comic Con Minneapolis, Minneapolis Convention Center
    May 7-10 Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    May 22-24 -- Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis, America's Center
    June 12-14 -- Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines, Iowa Events Center*
    June 19-21 -- Wizard World Comic Con Sacramento, Sacramento Convention Center
    June 19-21 -- Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque, Albuquerque Convention Center*
    July 31-August 2 -- Wizard World Comic Con Richmond, Greater Richmond Convention Center
    August 20-23 -- Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.
    August 22-23 -- Bruce Campbell's Groovy Fest, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.*+
    September 4-6 -- Wizard World Comic Con San Jose, San Jose Convention Center*
    September 11-13, Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh, David L. Lawrence Convention Center*
    September 18-20 -- Wizard World Comic Con Columbus (formerly Ohio Comic Con), Greater Columbus Convention Center
    September 25-27 -- Wizard World Comic Con Nashville, Music City Center
    October 2-4 -- Wizard World Comic Con Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Convention Center*
    October 23-25 -- Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa, Cox Business Center
    October 30-31 -- Wizard World Comic Con Austin, Austin Convention Center+
    November 6-8 -- Wizard World Comic Con Louisville, Kentucky International Convention Center
    November 20-22 -- Wizard World Comic Con Reno, Reno-Sparks Convention Center
    2016
    January 8-10 -- Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
    February 19-21 -- Wizard World Comic Con Portland, Oregon Convention Center
    February 26-28 -- Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, Cleveland Convention Center
    March 4-6 -- Wizard World Comic Con Atlanta, Georgia World Congress Center
    March 18-20 -- Wizard World Las Vegas Comic Con, Las Vegas Convention Center
    April 8-10 -- Wizard World Comic Con Madison, Alliant Energy Center
    May 6-8 -- Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, Minneapolis Convention Center
    June 2-5 -- Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    July 15-17 -- Wizard World Greenville Comic Con, TD Convention Center**
    TBD, Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis
    TBD, Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh
    TBD, Wizard World Comic Con San Antonio
    *New in 2015
    **New in 2016
    +Friday-Saturday only
    ++Saturday-Sunday Only

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  14. 109

    CGC 9.9 and 10 Grades

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    Why are there, so many 9.9 and 10 graded comics?
    I have submitted numerous comics to CGC for grading and have never been lucky enough receive a 9.9 or 10 on any of my comics. I have a few 9.9 or 10's, because I purchased them from someone else who had them graded. I have noticed a rise in 9.9 and 10's in graded comics, but many of them appeared to be from the independent comics. For example Grimm Fairy Tales and related issues that are published by Zenescope and a few other publishers that I'm not too familiar with seem to be producing a higher grade comic. Maybe it's just me, but it sure seems that way.
    Attached is my Michael Turner's Fathom v2 #0 Wizard World Los Angeles 2005 Con Edition. It's a beautiful 10. Thanks for looking.

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  15. 109

    Superman #233 & Hulk #181

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    My first graded Modern Age Comics
    I attended the Long Beach Comic Con this year and submitted several comics to CGC for grading. In the past I have only submitted Modern Age comics, but for the first time I submitted 2 Bronze Age comics, Incredible Hulk #181 Wolverine and Superman #233. I purchased both several years ago and I paid around $125 for the Hulk #181.
    I just received both of them back from CGC and it was like being a little kid again opening presents on Christmas. The Superman #233 is really the only old Superman comic book I have. When I was a kid, I received a Superman #233 jigsaw puzzle for Christmas and from then I have always loved that cover. I still have the puzzle and it is framed. I was hoping the Superman #233 would come back with a 9.0 grade or higher. I was very happy to see that it came back with a grade of 9.2. The Hulk #181 came back with a grade of 5.0, which I'm also very happy with. It has white pages and the value coupon is still intact. Thanks for reading, 109

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  16. 109
    SUPERMAN / BATMAN GERMAN STYLE
    I am a big Superman / Batman collector and fan. I loved Michael Turner's artwork on this series and one of my favorite was the German variant version of Superman / Batman #4 with Supergirl. I purchased this comic several years ago from the online Rupp's Comics and just recently submitted to CGC for grading. This is a very limited comic of only 400. I was very happy to see it came back as a 9.6, but since it was numbered by hand, CGC made it a qualified grade. This is definitely one my favorite Michael Turner's pieces of art. Thank you and enjoy. 109

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  17. 109

    Jim Lee's Sketchbook

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    Grifter and WildC.A.T.S.
    I'm a fan of Jim Lee's art and comics. I enjoyed the WildC.A.T.S. series and was big fan of Grifter. I got back my copy of Jim Lee's Sketchbook with Grifter on the cover from CGC. It's a very cool cover. I was hoping the comic was a possible 9.9, but it came back as a 9.8. Hopefully, one of these days I will get back a 9.9 or a 10.0.

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  18. 109

    Jim Lee's Sketchbook

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    Grifter and WildC.A.T.S.
    I'm a fan of Jim Lee's art and comics. I enjoyed the WildC.A.T.S. series and was big fan of Grifter. I got back my copy of Jim Lee's Sketchbook with Grifter on the cover from CGC. It's a very cool cover. I was hoping the comic was a possible 9.9, but it came back as a 9.8. Hopefully, one of these days I will get back a 9.9 or a 10.0.

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  19. 109

    WildC.A.T.S. - Travis Charest

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    This is one of my favorite covers
    I really enjoyed collecting WildC.A.T.S. comics and thought it contained some of the coolest characters along with the very sexy Voodoo, Zealot and Void. I recently picked up this WildC.A.T.S. #40 with a CGC 9.8 grade with a nice signature from Travis Charest. It is one my favorites and I just wanted to share it. Thanks for looking, 109

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  20. 109
    Strip label on top should it stay or go?
    I recently purchased a Witchblade #1 Movie Edition graded with a CGC 9.8. The plastic case at the top was missing the paper label at the top of case. I kind of like it better without the label. It was one of the early graded comics from the old CGC labeling and a lot of those top labels curl up and look terrible. It would be nice if CGC could come up with a better way to affix top paper labels to where they stay in place. I think the only thing the top paper label is good for is finding a particular comic if you have it stored in an upright box. I don't think it changes the value at all. Thanks for reading.

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  21. 109
    Do you have a Diamond?
    Diamond Comic Distributors have been around since about 1982 and I believe they are the primary delivery company for most comic books to retail comic shops. I collect Witchblade comics and years ago I was able to purchase a Witchblade #1 with the Diamond Distributors emblem stamped on it. I would image these were given to retail comic shops for ordering a certain amount of Witchblade #1 comics. Witchblade is the only comic that I have ever seen with Diamond Distributors emblem stamp, but you would think there are other comics that have the same stamp and maybe there are.
     
     
     
    I don't remember what I purchased the comic for, but I believe it was a fair price at the time. I don't see these online very often, but when I checked in the past it appeared they went for about $100 for a raw comic. It appears that most of these comics were sent to the retail comic shop signed by Michael Turner and David Wohl. It appears there are harder to find without the autographs.
     
     
     
    I sent my Witchblade #1 Diamond Distributors to CGC for grading and it came back with a great 9.6 CGC Qualified Grade, which I was extremely happy with due to the fact they are hard to come by. I recently checked the CGC Census and found there was a total of 14 graded. The highest grade was only 2 at a Qualified 9.6 Grade. There were 6 at a 9.4 Qualified Grade and 5 at a Qualified 9.2 Grade. There was only 1 with a Universal Grade and it was at an 8.5. With so few being out there and with a grade of 9.6, I wonder what the real value would be on it.

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  22. 109
    What's the benefit of not selling your overpriced comic?
    I know the topic of overpriced CGC graded comics on eBay has been discussed on a few different occasions. Some of these sellers ask for an arm and leg for these graded comics that are not worth a quarter of what they are asking. Some of the same comics have been up for sale for past few years. Why would these sellers continue to ask for ridiculous prices for these comic? Sometimes I will find the same comic in the same grade with a much lower asking price and many times the comic isn't selling at that price. How does it benefit these sellers?

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  23. 109

    "HAPPY FATHER'S DAY"

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    Happy Father's Day
    Happy Father's Day from me and my Witchblade collection. !

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  24. 109

    "Happy New Year 2014"

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    Happy New Year and She-Hulk can ride the Pony.
    I just want to say I have enjoyed reading all the journal posts for the past year or so and I'm looking forward to reading many more through-out 2014. I hope all you dedicated comic collecting NERDS had great Happy New Year.

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  25. 109
    Do you have a Test Copy Comic Book in your Collection?
    Several years ago, I purchased a few different Test Copy Comic Books on eBay. The reason I purchased them was because it was the comic book runs I was collecting at the time and I figured there were only a few of them out there. I believe a Test Copy Comic is the original version of that particular comic and is sent back to the Comic Book Company for approval. I could be wrong, so if anyone else knows more about Test Copy Comic Books let us all know, so we can be more educated about what they are and if they are worth anything. I would believe to serious collector they could be.
    Below is a picture of a Test Copy of Randy Queen's Dreams of the Darkchylde #2. I purchased this Test Comic from Randy Queen. Randy even signed it and sketched a small picture at the bottom of the cover. It's a really cool looking comic book. I actually had to make my own comic book board and sleeve to protect it from damage. Due to it being a Test Copy it's actually oversized. I would love to have a Test Copy graded by CGC, but I doubt they have a holder that would hold it. I know they don't grade the Jay Company Museum or European Museum copies due to the size. PGX does, so I don't understand why such a big company like CGC would not have a encapsulate sleeve for it.

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