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On 1/30/2023 at 1:08 AM, lizards2 said:

Marvel Super-Heroes 14 copy b 8.0 slightly OW pages $65.  Crease @ LRFC, arrival date written on FC.  I can’t figure out why this book is not more expensive – published 5/68 (same as ASM issue #60) – early Spider-Man appearance in an original story. This book is still shamefully cheap.

Marvel Super-Heroes 14 copy b 8.0 slightly OW pages $65. 

^Take this one, lizards.

Also:

Any chance you got an MKF 41 you're gonna list?

Found a pre-slab picture of your MSH14 (wasn't pressed before entombing), if you keep this kind of thing.

Michael, this is a great thread, where were you five years ago?

^ since point is probably to predict what cgc might give it, I'd agree w/what grendelbo and 50's war comics said: that good chance it ends inside a 3.0 case.  So ignore the G/G+ guesstimate.

On 1/24/2023 at 2:21 PM, gadzukes said:

 

Can this still get a 1.5?

 

I think so.

2.0, maybe 2.5.

I'd suggest just getting a 'top loader' rather than entombing it. Easier, much cheaper, stays in your hands w/no chance it gets lost or damaged further, etc.

On 1/28/2023 at 12:28 AM, southern cross said:

So which Hulk comic has wolverines first appearance?

 

On 1/27/2023 at 9:52 PM, Raze said:

Thanks! Ive always heard it was a quintessential Silver Surfer book. Ive never read Silver Surfer so I hope its good!

Hundred pages of great Kirby art, though it's not high literature or anything. And at a really nice price, for what was basically the first 'graphic novel' by Marvel. Plus, you know, Galactus.  : )

On 1/26/2023 at 9:28 PM, Raze said:

 @40% off

Nice, Dan!

On 1/24/2023 at 12:33 AM, trademarkcomics said:

On 1/23/2023 at 11:08 PM, grebal said:

Interesting, thank you.  Never having looked it up, I've generally read it as "retroactively conceived."  I.e. the PTB decided later that they would rewrite established history.

Won't dive into the hornet's nest of the main topic, except to comment that in the 8 years or so I've been back collecting, I noticed a large increase in the value of Hulk 180 as a percentage of 181.  I've assumed mainly that this was because of the huge run ups we've seen in prices (can't afford a 181 so buy this other one), but maybe the persistent argument of "well, 180 is technically Wolv's first appearance" has gained traction. 

So for all those with stockpiles of the "lesser" counterparts to a key book, keep it up!  Ya never know.

There's nothing technical about it, it is his first appearance. #181 is just more appealing as an introduction to the character. Maybe we could just change the classification. I vehemently hate the first "full" appearance thing. Why not say #180 is the "First appearance of Wolverine" and #181 is the "Introduction of Wolverine". Amazing Spider-Man #299 is the "First appearance of Venom" and #300 is the "Introduction of Venom"? Just an idea...

Fair point.

But in the age of subjective definitions, please let me clarify that I don't consider a cameo an "appearance."

FN.

Maybe just a 5.5, with the edge wear at bottom and smudge on the banner title.

On 1/23/2023 at 9:35 PM, Lazyboy said:

You know "retcon" is slang for retroactive continuity, right? Continuity is what is shown in chronological order. Filling in the blanks of (or modifying) the past is the literal definition of retroactive continuity.

Interesting, thank you.  Never having looked it up, I've generally read it as "retroactively conceived."  I.e. the PTB decided later that they would rewrite established history.

Won't dive into the hornet's nest of the main topic, except to comment that in the 8 years or so I've been back collecting, I noticed a large increase in the value of Hulk 180 as a percentage of 181.  I've assumed mainly that this was because of the huge run ups we've seen in prices (can't afford a 181 so buy this other one), but maybe the persistent argument of "well, 180 is technically Wolv's first appearance" has gained traction. 

So for all those with stockpiles of the "lesser" counterparts to a key book, keep it up!  Ya never know.

I just checked your spoiler, interesting. 

But anyway, on second thought thinking the close-ups show such an exaggeration of the light corner wear, so I think 8.0 is possible too - would need to see in hand, or pic at an angle with major glare to highlight the surface. [not suggesting you take more pics, just pointing out challenge of grading by pics.]

Geez, that's a tough one - overall eye appeal grade is lower NM (9.2 ish), but that looks like a long stress along the right edge (just to the rt of the big brown Titles box), which mean heck, what, 7.5 ?  If that line is a stress or a scratch, could it still get an 8.0 since it's so nice o/w?

7.5, but maybe just a 7.0, hard to tell even with the pics.

4.0 to 4.5, depending on what grader ate for lunch.

8.5-.

That ding at top right is the killer (and top right corner stresses), on an o/w very pretty copy.

On 1/22/2023 at 5:54 PM, scburdet said:

I could see eking a 4.0 out of this one.

Me too, small chance just a 3.5.  With clean staples would guess 4.0+.

Imo it's a 4.5, but a very nice copy for that grade.  I guess it could score 'average.'

Chance at a 7.0.

Outside edge looks like rough cut, would place on another comic just to make sure it's all there.

On 1/22/2023 at 5:05 PM, fast eddie said:

I think I see a 7.0,,,,,,, great book!

+1, a nice 7.0.

Maybe a grade higher.

On 1/21/2023 at 6:47 PM, thirdgreenham said:

My apologies to everyone.  I've been swamped with a full day today, and tonight is Chinese New Year's Eve, so I'll be celebrating with my family.

I've updated the thread to show which books have sold.

I've taken loads of pictures and I'm ready to post more, I will just have to pick away at it as I get time.  Tonight, there should be a few/bunch more, so check back please.

For those who have written me a PM and I didn't respond, I'm sorry.  My intention is to sell the books, indeed, however I'll do my best to sell at what I believe are reasonable asking prices, first.  I'll read the PMs and reply tomorrow.  Thanks.

Thanks again to all of you for the overwhelming positive response.  I am truly grateful to you all.

Andy

So, green eggs and water rabbit?

Hope this year's not particularly interesting, buddy, heard it's gonna be a long one.

On 1/20/2023 at 10:31 PM, thirdgreenham said:

Astonishing Tales #25 cgc 9.0 WHITE pages $275

I'll take the Deathlok, Mr Ham.

^ Ditto. 5.0 or 5.5.

On 1/13/2023 at 7:41 PM, gunsmokin said:

On 1/13/2023 at 6:47 PM, MattTheDuck said:

Does this book actually contain new content?

Yes- 1st appearance of Herc.

Zeus too.