AndyFish

Yup-- this exactly. I also agree with the comment that followed it-- would an honest seller relist a book that is on its way back to them? Even if they needed the money and were hoping to make another sale? With comics being as fragile as they are you'd be taking a big risk that the book shows up in perfect shape. Beyond that, I agree 1000% that grading is subjective, but calling that book a 7.0-7.5 is downright ignorant of the grading system. On a GOOD day it's a 5.5 maybe a 6.0-- but missing a grade by that much is hard to swallow. Ditto the 26 feedback and the lack of any other items of substance. Hell, even a 73 feedback would give me pause for buying a $700 book. Stick with established board members here, or at the very least folks on eBay who have been around. It's easy to drive up your feedback selling 25c baseball cards-- so always look and see what else they're selling. If all the other items are cheap thrift store pass even if you might be getting a deal.

I'm in, thanks!

Hands down my favorite version of Batman-- early team with Jerry Robinson (?) with George Roussos inks (?) trying to work in the "Bob Kane Style" whatever that was. Richard Sprang doesn't come along until 1941 "officially" but Batman's bulk sure fits his style.

I'd toss 'em.

We're actually in Greendale, which is closer to Holden but we used to live right on the Millbury line-- nice area. Ironically Greendale is where Sabrina lives and that's the series my wife and I work on.

My wife laughed the other day at how many different versions of this series I have, hardcovers, softcovers, the Absolute Edition-- this series is what got me back into art in high school.

It's a brilliant idea-- would have never thought of it.

True-- but I still didn't keep the box.

Date stamps don't bother me unless they're in an obnoxious place. I'd take them over 80% of the way Stan's autograph looks on a lot of books now.

Ha-- no, I'm the school, but yes they qualify as deductions, so you're 100% right. The only one I bought for "myself" was RONIN-- and I didn't deduct that one, although as my Tax Attorney explained I could, I'm extremely honest about such things and this was one I didn't want students pawing through.

I use the Artist Editions for reference and for class demonstrations, I break the spines, I bang the corners, I beat the hell out of these things and I don't care if they stay mint condition. I collect Golden Age Comics, but I don't collect everything that's "collectible". To each his own-- I don't like having a lot of stuff.

You guys are borderline hoarders-- I cut the boxes down and toss them in the recycle bin.

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And BETTER CALL SAUL too! Wow! Love this guy.

This was a great show in Chicago-- I'm sure Boston will be just as good!

I think first and foremost buy art that you like and don't worry what anyone else thinks. My personal tastes run to artists with energy and heart-- and seldom does a photo realistic piece of work do much for me. In a broad sense I'd take a Darwyn Cooke or a Will Eisner over anyone in the Alex Ross/Neal Adams category-- but to each his own. I don't think Original Art will ever lose its core value but that doesn't mean you aren't at risk for buying something inflated, that's why if you like it the price is secondary.

I'm going with foreign edition despite the US price tag-- they often have BW interiors and sub standard print quality.

Comixology gives you the first three pages of every comic released. Even if you aren't buying digital comics, at least you can "flip" through and make a list.

I can certainly agree with that.

I think the ultimate high grade books-- those 9.6 and above become extremely hard to grade, maybe even 9.4 and up-- you're talking slight flaws, extremely minor printing errors and factors like the day the grader is having, workload, etc. I'd be curious if you kept cracking the same three 9.4 - 9.6 and 9.8 books and sending them back in if you'd get the exact same result every time. If you're buying off the rack, definitely don't take the first copy that everyone handles, and maybe take out your phone and shine a light on it to look for any minor flaws. I don't care about this myself, but I respect a fellow collector who does. As for the idea that no modern comics are any good-- you have to look harder-- that's a pretty lousy blanket statement, and disrespectful to creators who are out there trying to do their best. I'm amazed by 40-50 year olds who still only read superhero comics. Take a chance on what else is out there.

1- Ditko is the King of Spider-Man artists. 2- Ross Andru (that's who I grew up with) 3- John Romita Sr 4- Gil Kane

Yeah we've been guests of Chicago Wizard, C2E2, San Diego Comic Con, Rose City, Heroes, Jet City, Ace and a whole bunch of others-- I wasn't lamenting the fact that you have a focus on celebrities but just that it's moved so far away from the original intention. I appreciate and understand that the most successful shows bring in celebrities. ACE in Chicago was a lot of fun, but the draws were the A-List movie stars of the Marvel films. Fewer and fewer shows are just comic focused. Appreciate the invitation, no slight intended, just observation.

I remember when Boston Comic Con started out-- the promoters were HUGE on it being a comics only show. Now the big attraction are some hobbits. How long before there are no comics at some of these shows? Thank god for Heroes, Emerald City and Baltimore.

I really appreciate it-- that was fun and if we could keep it pulpy I'd be all in.

I think Albert is a great guy.