Bart Allen

On 3/16/2023 at 8:52 PM, GeeksAreMyPeeps said:

They're using that artwork for a variant on the 30th anniversary special:

On 4/20/2023 at 8:42 AM, jdandns said:

It's probably not helpful because Ebay title lines allowed so few characters back then, I didn't have the room to list what serial number it was, but here's the email from Ebay with the sale details. The name of the person I sold it to is not in the list above, so I'm not sure if he passed it on, or still has it. If I'm remembering correctly, this book was raw when I got it in a lot purchased from Ebay for, I believe, $40 or so, sometime in the early to mid 2000's.

There were several comics in the lot, seemingly unrelated, and there wasn't much to the description of any of them, it just mentioned something like "Miracleman #1 signed". I'm not even sure it said who had signed, but I really wanted the lot for the copy of "Spidey Super Stories #1" that was in it, so I didn't worry much about the MM. Obviously, I thrilled to find it was the Gold Edition with certificate, which I was aware of, being a big Moore fan since the mid 80's.

I was even happier when I sold it, which I did at that point only because I'd acquired other Moore signatures by then. My seller name on Ebay is/was "jdandns", which is the same as my name here. As you can see, this was before we were highly incentivized to offer free shipping on all items, so I actually charged $6 for the shipping on this, which I think mostly covered priority mail with signature confirmation, which I certainly would've used on a book that sold for this much.

MIRACLEMAN #1 Gold ALAN MOORE Autograph w/ CERTIFICATE Sale price: $536.59 Quantity sold: 1 Sale date: Jan-20-10 00:56:24 PST

MIRACLEMAN #1 Gold ALAN MOORE Autograph w/ CERTIFICATE Item# 370319834525

$536.59 USD

1

$536.59 USD

Shipping and handling $6.00 USD Insurance - not offered ---- Total $542.59 USD Payment $542.59 USD

Woah, interesting stuff :O

On 4/18/2023 at 6:45 PM, mucher_dk said:

Wow, that's UNSANE

Mine is a bit more "golden" - but it's definitely a 93.

 

Spoiler

 

Welcome back! 

Also RC stated Moore signed more than 400 as someone messed the numbering ~

On 4/18/2023 at 7:35 PM, mucher_dk said:

New England or Mile High are only best guesses, but it could have been another one of the shops that advertised heavily in the comics back in 1985. It's possible that only one or two offered the gold and blue MM, but which one(s) is a good question. I wish the paperwork had survived.

Awww :(

On 4/18/2023 at 7:47 PM, mucher_dk said:

Looks like a pretty good deal. Congrats!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miracleman-1-Signed-Alan-Moore-NM-/404206215041

Well that wasn't the price unfortunately haha ~

On 4/18/2023 at 2:58 PM, Lninefingers said:

I think a clean and press helps the back in particular.

 

Awww great stuff 

On 4/18/2023 at 5:01 PM, grendelbo said:

6.5 but will improve to 7.5/8.0 with a press.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks :3

On 4/17/2023 at 6:26 PM, AhsokaTano Jedi Apprentice said:

6.0

Would a clean and press help?

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

On 4/7/2023 at 12:22 PM, JollyComics said:

The pressing may be helpful but the graders will look at tape repairs and will find what damages. You have a tear. It looks nice VG range book.

On 4/8/2023 at 7:11 AM, grendelbo said:

4.5

Great cover.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks! Possibly may get the book clean and pressed ~

On 4/2/2023 at 6:43 PM, Dr. Balls said:

I don't follow the book, but I was tooling around trying to find out how many issues have made it out since it's October (?) debut? Looks like they are actively promoting #1 on their Twitter page, but any sort of news out there that I can find is mainly prior to issue #1 coming out.

Any active readers here? I'm curious to how it's doing since it seems (to me) to be a high profile indy comic.

Among the most financially successful independent comics recently and significantly better than the rubbish a number of writers/companies have been putting out recently (Daniel Kibblesmith deserves a mention with New Warriors ) ~ Can't wait for the other issues of ISOM --  plus CGC are encapsulating them which's great!

He's a black writer - not that such a thing matters - and managed to raise over $3 million ~ There's a reason manga has been outselling American comics for years ...

On 4/6/2023 at 7:23 PM, marvelmaniac said:

I do not have my books cleaned and pressed, however, looking at the spine and cover pulling away from the staples I would think it may do more harm than good, especially for a book in the VG 4.0 range.

Aw totally get you there :3

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

On 4/5/2023 at 10:52 PM, FoggyNelson said:

Prolly VG cond.👍

Thanks :3

On 4/5/2023 at 6:21 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Blunted corners, multiple color breaking creases, especially top right corner/top edge/near spine, moderate spine stress with color breaking spine ticks, moderate to severe staple tears, rusty staples, what appears to be tape or tape residue at the bottom right of rear cover, moderate foxing/dust shadow along spine of rear cover, 2" (?) tear to an interior page.

IMO...

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

Thanks a lot :3 Would a clean and press be worth it, especially with some of the creases to the back cover?

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

There's a tear to the page; the cover isn't detached and there's a marker (pen) mark on one of the inner page corners ~

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

On 4/3/2023 at 2:44 PM, Dislexsicknik said:

This is an Old Thread but I recently made the Discovery that the First Official Appearance of Ghostbusters in Comic Books happened in 1985 3 Years before The Now and Marvel UK comics that CGC and Key Collector Acknowledge Ghostbusters (Yes the Movie Ghostbusters not FilmNation) actually Debut in British Comic the Eagle issues #187 to #191 

Here are the actual Details I believe Recently Keycollector updated The Now and Marvel issues to First Team Appearance.

Issue 187 from 19^th of October 1985 – Is the First Appearance of the Ghostbusters as an Organization, First Appearance Ghostbusters HQ

 

Issue 188 From 26^th of October 1985 – First Appearance of the Iconic Proton Pack In Comics  

 

Issue 189 From 2^nd of November 1985 – First Appearance of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

 

Issue 190  From 9^th of November 1985 – First Title Cover Appearance of The Ghostbusters

 

Issue 191 From 16^th of November 1985 – First Appearance of The Temple of Zuul

I have attached Pictures of the Issues and some of the pages 

Fantastic find!   Rather unlikely there'd be an earlier appearance ~

On 4/4/2023 at 7:28 PM, Ryan. said:

Someone just went on MCS and wiped out all copies of Eagle 187.

On 4/3/2023 at 3:34 AM, grendelbo said:

5.5/6.0

No need to press.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks a lot :3 No pressing then :3 

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

I thought I'd request a census update for Captain Marvel Adventures #19 (L.Miller & Son Ltd), which has incomplete information in the date, key and art comments section.

The current layout of Captain Marvel Adventures #19 (of March 31, 2023):

Issue Date: No Date

Year: 1900

Publisher: L.Miller & Son Ltd

Country: United Kingdom

Key Comments: Marvelman introduced in text page.

My proposed (updated) layout of Captain Marvel Adventures #19:

Issue Date: 12/53

Year: 1953

Publisher: L.Miller & Son Ltd

Country: United Kingdom

Key Comments: 1st introduction of Marvelman (Mike Moran) in text page. Editorial announces end of Captain Marvel Adventures and the start of Marvelman.

Art Comments: Otto Binder stories; Pete Costanza and Jack Binder art; and C.C. Beck cover.

Would such a change be possible?

Justification:

Issue Date, Year and Key Comments: There are no publication dates on the comics Captain Marvel Adventures #1 to #24, though they can be inferred by the weekly schedule and some known dates -- August 19, 1953 - January 27, 1954. Marvel - in Marvelman Classic (2010) -  confirmed that Captain Marvel Adventures #19 was published on December 23, 1953:

Art Comments:

The cover is a reprint of C.C. Beck's in Captain Marvel Adventures #19 (1943) -- as noted on Captain Marvel Adventures #19 (1943)'s CGC entry. Alter-Ego #19 verifies he did the cover and not Marc Swayze.

The stories - The Phantom of the Department Store and The Sinister Tropical Snow! - are from Captain Marvel Adventures #19 (1943) and Mary Marvel #18 (1947), respectively, by Otto Binder

The art - The Phantom of the Department Store and The Sinister Tropical Snow! - are from Captain Marvel Adventures #19 (1943) and Mary Marvel #18 (1947), respectively, by Pete Costanza and Jack Binder.

All comments are welcomed.

Hey there ^_^

I was curious whether it's possible - or ever will be - that one can view a particular entry of a census to see the CGC cert, label text (as well as if there's any writing on on cover or pages) ~ For example: Miracleman #1 has 413 9.8 entries but there's no option to click and observe particular details for each of the 413. I believe CBCS has such a feature, hence as to why I was enquiring (also since I wish to tabulate the Miracleman #1 comics that were signed on the first page by Alan Moore) ~ 

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

On 3/23/2023 at 12:55 PM, JTLarsen said:

FWIW it’s not NUMBER 101. It’s Comics 101. Like a college course. It was a UK convention and Mick Anglo did a one-page Marvelman but which to my knowledge is the only ‘70s appearance of Marvelman.

Ah, fudge I forgot that's the one I told you they reprinted in Marvelman Family's Finest #2 -- yeah you could be right there about his only '70's appearance ~

On 3/19/2023 at 3:29 PM, JTLarsen said:

I don’t recall the source but I think someone once estimated a 5000 print run. But comics got pulped in the UK in much higher numbers—and the UK didn’t appreciate their own comics. And yeah that’s a great point re 26! 
 

And that was with MARVEL hunting it. For 25 I know of Derek’s and Ewan’s. I think Ewan’s MIGHT be the one that just sold for $12k but I’m not sure. Those are the only others I know of.

I haven’t been buying as much Marvelman now that prices are taking off. I did finally get his first annual and his only ‘70s appearance: http://boysadventurecomics.blogspot.com/2020/09/comics-101.html?m=1 it’s a one-page strip by Mick Anglo. You?

Woah that's still fairly low but exactly! Utterly agreed! Ah #26 :P

Great points! Possibly right there! But that's a great addition with #101! His only 70's appearance? :O I managed to get one of the /400's as I posted in it in the Miracleman #1 "Gold" Club thread ~

On 3/21/2023 at 5:55 PM, grendelbo said:

8.5

Thanks for posting.

Thanks :3 This'll be cleaned and pressed :3

On 3/21/2023 at 6:02 PM, grendelbo said:

C&P for 9.2/9.4.

Thanks for posting.

Ah, so the printing defects aren't going to influence it too much?

On 3/21/2023 at 7:44 PM, cchunn3 said:

Spine tick about an inch under the top staple

Spine tick even with right hand 

slightly blunted lwr lft corner

strange wrinkle that starts near right edge, arcs over into the white, disappears, picks up again on his right shoulder down to the bottom of his bicep then out into the pink again then disappears again.

I can't tell, but looks like soiling in lwr rt corner...could be art.

Cover wrinkle is the big thing.

 

Thanks a lot :3