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3 minutes ago, bounty_coder said:

Nightmare on Elm Street #1 (copy b)

VF/NM 9.0/9.2

Asking: $36

1st appearance of Freddy Krueger in comics.  Severely under-rated.

Gorgeously done Joe Jusko Painted cover.  Just awesome. Great art inside.  Violent stuff.

This book has been popular lately.

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BATMAN BY SNYDER & CAPULLO OMNIBUS HC VOL 01

DEADPOOL BY SKOTTIE YOUNG TP VOL 03 WEASEL GOES TO HELL

Nada for me 

Someone needs to treat themselves to that book 

35 minutes ago, spreads said:

Oh man, what a nightmare....fingers crossed the grade doesn't drop....

...I have this bad feeling it’s gonna show up as 9.0 or worse. I hate to think it but what if it was damaged when they removed it from its original case and now I’m getting the big screw. 

18 hours ago, spreads said:

My reholders received on the 20th were shipped on the 8th.  I guess not many people are reholdering books, even with all that person_without_enough_empathying about the newton rings!

Sent in a book for reholder (it had a crack) mid August and received an email stating the books condition does not match CGC grading standards for its given grade (9.6). So I was told it had to be regraded or returned as is. The book is also a pedigree so I wanted the new pedigree designation label. I had to submit under the value tier so instead of waiting 2-3 weeks I’m waiting 5-6 months. Don’t know what could’ve happened to the book to make the grade drop but whatever. 

10 hours ago, Aweandlorder said:

Wasn’t my thing. I went to see it for Phoenix and got exactly what I expected. Not getting the comparison to taxi driver, or any other Scorsese movie for that matter. I liked the cinematography and a couple (no more) of the scenes there; 1 when joker made his first kill, 2 when he made his third kill (does that make me a violent person?)

I think the movie needed either more of a steady pace to compare to Scorsese or stronger lines/dialogs. As it was, it felt like it was CONSTANTLY getting somewhere but never did. It didn’t go deep enough for me. 

I agree with what people said here that it’s a shame it was only an origin story, it would have been brilliant if there were more action scenes, definitely in the vein of taxi driver’s Action finale. Realistic looking ones taken in interesting angles.

Also there needed to be a hero/villain element which never really happened with this movie. It was Arthur with a bunch of supporting characters (Thomas Wayne, Murray Franklin, the two cops...), either one of those should have been expanded and built up in The Joker, as the relationship between him and them never really developed intensely enough.

by next year this movie will be a flash in the pan, and in the next few years I doubt people will even remember that there was a movie based on a strong DC comic book character which added nothing to its cinematic universe. 
 

A total miss (and a very unfortunate one at that)

ouch bro...harsh review. “A total miss”? Just because you didn’t like it doesn’t mean that. It will definitely be remembered for years to come just like the Dark Knight. 

A few that I got in from Instocktrades today

Becoming a “trade waiter” has made new books a lot more fun for me. I roll my eyes real hard at those that say moderns suck. Nah, man, you just don’t care to give different ones a chance. So be it I guess. Be an old grouch. There’s still real talent and great stories out there. Now, if it’s a $$$ thing I understand. Those 4.99 cover prices do suck. 

I really enjoy watching Omnidogs Vault on YouTube, he’s a guy in his 60’s who grew up on silver age comics and loved them but also collects new books and loves them too. 

25 minutes ago, bounty_coder said:

NO BRAINER! Congrats on the theft of the thread Mason  

Thanks mang. And hey Gang, here’s a no brainer: Go see “Joker” ASAP!!!

18 minutes ago, bounty_coder said:

Weird (5/1969)

VF 8.0

$90

Kookiest cover of the entire Eerie Pub Universe.

Wild Stories and Splashes must see em' in spoilers.

CGC 8.0 currently on eBay for $500...

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15 minutes ago, valiantman said:

I would caution those who haven't seen it yet to keep expectations lower than these reviews with 10/10 and "great"... because it is true for some, but there is no way everyone will enjoy this movie that much.  Even The Godfather averages about 8/10, so expect plenty of legitimate 6's to go with those legitimate 10's.

Agreed, I know it’s not a film for everyone and obviously brings up a lot of controversial points. If I wanted to get critical and nit picky I could find ways to give it a 9/10. But as I said, I just felt Joaquin’s performance was so good I had to give it a perfect score. 

10/10 from me. I loved this movie. Phoenix is brilliant. One of the best performances I’ve ever seen. It made me feel unsure at first but after acclimating to his awkwardness I really enjoyed it. There were moments that seem to have went on too long but I think that’s just part of the films whole vibe and not a mistake. I didn’t think any movie would compete with Tarantino’s “Once Upon...” for my movie of the year but it comes pretty darn close. 

I’m so happy for Joaquin. He truly “went there” and gave a legendary character a true dedication. Who knows what Heath would’ve gave us if he had his own Joker movie. He’ll always be remembered. But Joaquin is the new Joker. Just perfect. 

Sandman and Preacher are the Must Own Absolutes IMO. It can become over kill after that. IST prices are fair with 42% off. Sometimes cheaper eBay deals pop up. 

3 hours ago, bounty_coder said:

Mason thanks for giving the heads up on this my man.  I had no idea...Just ordered one!   

Awesome! I’m stoked to check it out too. Hopefully it won’t be too full of things I already know 

Cool to see Boys Omnibus’ have sold over 150,000 copies, as reported by PreviewsWorld. Great format to jump in to the series. Glad I did. 

12 minutes ago, Juno Beach said:

American Gods isn't original. It adapts the book. 

True 

I’m always working eve/nights so missing out on the Shining. I just discovered this cool Doc that’s up for pre order though...80’s horror 

1 hour ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

it's a double cover too  i wish i had #181!!

IMO 183 has the better cover. I’d much rather have a NM 183 than a low grade 181 if we’re comparing values 

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I’m sad I don’t have a copy of this anymore  Nice book bud. 

American Gods is pretty wild. Other than that I dig the heck out of B.P.R.D Plague of Frogs.

Relaxing on a rainy Sunday watching my dudes the Omnibros Live! Definitely check them out for the best updates and other fun stuff to do with collected editions.