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Lawrence Block is an author who has me interested in some of these old paperbacks. I had no idea he had so many pseudonyms, and I didn't know until recently that he wrote some of the soft-core porn titles from the 50s and 60s. To me, as someone with a book collecting background, I'm drawn to those original paperbacks. However, the odds of someone not familiar with collecting coming around and being interested? I'm not sure that's very likely. Not with the widespread use of digital books. The only way to get people interested in these as a collectible would be to show them that A) there are some great stories to go along with the cover art, and B) you can't find these old books on a digital reader. But with millions of books available at the push of a button, I'm thinking that very few of us will find our way to these old paperback gems. Of course, I hope I'm wrong...

I've recently been looking more into vintage paperback books. Some of the cover art and text blurbs are incredibly risque, and it fascinates me to consider what it must've been like to peruse the stands of the local newsstand considering the covers that adorned the comics, pulps, and paperbacks of the time. From what little I know about the era, there was a glut of product from each of these types of publications. However, based on the values I've seen in my limited research, it seems that paperbacks have never attained the same level of collectibility of comics and pulps. Heck, it seems that pulps aren't nearly as sought after as the comics, either. Can anyone enlighten me as to why that might be? I know there are exceptions to the rule, but in general, why is it that, in terms of value and apparent interest, it's: comics > pulps > paperbacks? I can understand why super hero comics, which are still in the public eye, have maintained their dominance, but are there any clear reasons why pulps and paperbacks aren't as sought after?

First Nebula seems to have been edging up a bit lately, but nothing like X-Factor 6. I for one, however, hope the Nebula from the movie is such a big hit, that 257 takes off. Not that I'd ever sell, but still. Go Nebula!

Wow those are some great looking war covers. Never been much into these types of comics (war), but the last few posted here are making me reconsider.

Wow, that's a pretty number 1. I just read that issue today, actually, and enjoyed it quite a bit. The red really pops on that cover. Love it!

I dipped my toe into the GA pool again this weekend at the Denver Comic Con. Try as I might to move beyond the jungle, I couldn't help myself from snagging two more. Just couldn't resist the covers.

Wait, this place has moderators?

That's what I thought.

Are there other examples of the first appearance of the non-costumed character being more sought after than the first appearance of the costumed character?

Let me know if want any more NM copies. Those I have tons of. How much?

These prices are crazy. I have to think they'll settle way down in short order once the crazy people get their copies.

Donut is spot on, yet again. The key for many coppers, I think, is that the up and coming film directors and comic creators were raised on 80s and 90s comics, so they're going back to what they enjoyed as kids, which brings the characters and particular issues back into the spotlight.

If anyone wants to sell me a raw X-Factor 6 with a strong chance of receiving a 9.8, let me know. (thumbs u

X-Factor 6 has been on my list for months to buy in HG since it's a book I owned/read as a kid. I just figured it'd be easy enough to find for cheap, so why rush? Boy was I wrong.

Neil bought a few books from me recently. Great buyer with fast payment and good communication.

Now this is bliss. Phase two of the office renovation is complete. Now the fun begins. Gotta love an empty canvas. Wonder what I should put on those shelves. And look at all that wall space.

It's not a bad plot device if it's used rarely. Instead, every bad guy turns good at some point, which makes it pretty weak overall.

I'm surprised at how many people stopped enjoying UXM prior to issue 200. Especially considering this is a Copper Age forum. What, no love for Inferno, Fall of the Mutants, or X-Tinction Agenda? What about the coming of Bishop? I loved that stuff as a kid.

From what I've heard, many comic readers think that the X-Men and mutant books in general jumped the shark (started to suck) in the mid 1980s. For you, when did Uncanny X-Men and the other series start to suck? What was the last arc you thought was worth reading and/or holds up today?

What we need is a list of the top 25 Copper Age books like the one in the Bronze forum.

So, Shark, man, he's a damn good comic dealer. I posted a thread in the WTB forum, and he responded. He made me a great deal, and when I made the purchase, he sent the books super fast. Now, I'm on my third box of books from him. Great communication, nice books, solid prices, and super fast shipping. What else could you ask for?

Not that Ed needs more great feedback, but he sent me some Copper Age Daredevils that were in amazing condition, and he sent them at a great price. Looking forward to buying from him again!

I think what CaptainofIndustry said the other day holds true today more than ever:

It's a totally different thing, I know, but this reminds me of the current publishers. They're pumping out trades and hardcovers like crazy, and they're doing variants over and over and over. It feels like their getting as much money as possible right now, knowing that the way people read comics in the near future is going to change. Get all of the money we can out of printed comics now, and let the bottom fall out before the hobby turns to reading digitally. This is a business move, and I'm sure it'll help their bottom line in the short term. But long term, who knows how it'll impact collecting overall and how we all view impartial grading in particular.