SeniorSurfer

He was integral in the creation of The Hulk and even The Avengers so he gets a pass for that if nothing else. He seemed to just drop into stories as a superhero hanger-on, maybe inserted trying to form a connection with the teens that were reading the books, maybe because Kirby was trying to see if a Young Allies-type group might stick in the 60s, maybe because he was seen as the "Robin" of Marvel, lingering with The Hulk, Avengers, Cap and eventually Captain Marvel, again to see where he might stick. I don't remember reading stories with him as a character after that and not missing his absence either.

Yes, I also reached out to one of my raffle winners for a mailing address and haven't heard back yet. I realize that people can be busy doing other things, the "win" was actually just given by default, and that this might not be a priority for some, so I'm in a holding pattern also. If it continues though, what could be a time period that might be considered "courteous?" I'd offer the item to someone that is interested rather than forcing it on a person who might see it as more of a compulsory acceptance.

Well, if HorseHater isn't interested when we communicate, then you'll get a note!

And to adampasz who wrapped things in an orderly fashion! (as well as preventing me the ignominy of being the equivalent of "Mr. Irrelevant" with my prize offering )

I'll take #25 (Amazon Card) and now... that Jonah Hex Omni will be MINE!

Elf health is a priority. And in case it hasn't been mentioned in the last few days, much appreciation and thanks for this extra labor you've undertaken on our behalf all in the name of fun.

Whoever is responsible in the USPS....

This thread is getting too low on the page and needs a bump, so I'll add another offering to the mix: A set of 7 (count 'em - seven) Calvin and Hobbes TPB collecting some of their worst finest moments. U.S. only and will probably go by Media Mail but not to despair as it's likely it'll take you longer to read them than the time it takes to get to you.

I'm in (and I want to bump this to the top of the page too) and contribute three pewter Marvel Comic Book Champions figures, still sealed in boxes: The GA Human Torch, Thor and the Silver Surfer. Great to spruce up a display, re-gift to a little one or (gasp) even take them out to play. Shipping only to the U.S. please.

Batman #41 8.0 (1500.00) and Young Allies #14 6.5 (1000.00) per PM. Thanks!

X-Men #2 and #94 per PM. Thanks!

When I was a kid I remember selling some Incredible Hulk books (about 103 - 112) to the LCS after they, of course, asked me what I wanted for them. Since I had paid .12 each, I boldly asked for double and successfully received .25 per. Later I remember trying to sell a few early DD and Cap SA books that I had doubles of to a friend that came to visit. Total for three books was easily about $4.00-5.50) going by an early, outdated Overstreet I had available. Since this was serious money, he went to ask his father who looked at the merchandise, then looked at him like he was some kind of nut and told him to forget about it, even though he kept whining about looking them up and confirming that's what they were going for "in the book."

per PM.

Yes please... Get well soon!

I haven't seen something that I collect as of yet but I have to give a to the variety of (and non-repetitive) "winner" blurbs which keep me scanning!

I agree with the earlier post questioning her sig on any book as she has not drawn, written, inked, edited or (to my knowledge) even had a comic book photo cover like some "Star Wars" related issues. The excessive money just makes it more of a deterrent, and even if they lowered the cost (heck, Cary Grant only used to charge 25 cents), I will not be waiting for Gadot.

Happy Birthday Mr. Adams! So many great books and an instantly recognizable, intricate style with characters always appearing to be in fluid motion. One of my favorites I think about often is Avengers #93: A double-dose of Neal Adams (as the book was priced at .25), a "fantastic voyage" for Hank Pym journeying into the Vision's surreal body systems and an illustrated character tour de force where he not only gets to draw all the Avengers but (by plot necessity) the Fantastic Four, Skrulls and Captain Marvel. Really detailed line work, especially when Ant Man continually encounters and evades Vision's defense organisms as he makes his way through a very alien (but plausible) physiology.

I'll have to say that I (*choke*) missed you guys.

My predictions would be based on my prejudices which in my eyes might seem logical, but there are doubtless some that are more in tune with a particular segment of the market that I admit to not knowing as well. Specifically, moderns and variants. I predict they will fall precipitously in value just based on 1) my seeing similar things like this happen before with gimmicky lenticular covers, foil covers, multiple covers for the same issue, etc. that were bought in droves, 2) their obvious marketing as a "limited" collectible ("we're telling you there's only a 10,000 issue print run, so that makes this valuable") which reminds me of the Beanie Babies or Precious Moments days and 3) an unending wave - no matter how limited each issue - that are printed in the here-and-now. An ASM #4 or Punch Comics #14 were printed many years before comics were considered collectible (or, perish forbid, valuable even) and more importantly have a finite number, no matter how many other lenticular/extracurricular/testicular reprint or homage copies are printed. As to areas I'm more modestly familiar with, I predict GA/SA prices should lessen a bit if only with an implied exodus of hit-and-run speculators and the return of conventions, which should add some more supply in the field to offset the heightened demands that are being seen now.

Great news/luck that things ended as well as could be expected - you got the book back in the same condition. Since you mentioned you were going to relist raw, maybe add something in the description along the lines of: "While the book is in fantastic condition and is complete (no pages missing or cut-outs), it is being presented for sale 'as is' with no returns" along with the usual lines about asking questions of you or requesting more pictures before bidding if in doubt. It protects you a bit more since you are stating the "as is" condition which eBay must acknowledge in the text in case some other little Timmy gets buyer's remorse or whatever.

All these are valid and annoying to a degree but the one that gets me most is the guy who doesn't post a major defect in the title, like "restored" or "missing coupon" or "CT." To be sure, most won't do that because it would cut down on traffic, but... There's one guy in particular (he's been talked about here before) where not only the title indicates nothing, but the description tends to minimize major defects (trimming on three sides, slight trimming, slight CT) and hiding them in the body of text while continuing to emphasize what a beautiful NM book it is.

There's always the one(s) that seems out of reach. Being a collector for a number of years I would add: Somehow, though a book that seemed perfect in price and condition I really wanted escapes me, another one of the same will cross my path (probably to escape me again, but that's another story).

So... they haven't found the body yet, is what you're saying? I'm with someone that knows the value of a dollar, so it's more likely she would run away with them as opposed to destroying them. I keep scrupulous records and don't have her pay any part of the cost of books and all seems well. She's aware of their value, semi-aware of what to do in case of my imminent slip-and-fall, and always nods approvingly at the prices realized when some are sold/traded. She's still amazed though that anyone would pay such mazuma for, basically, colored newsprint, but as long as it continues...

ASM Annual 1 (7.0) and (7.5) per PM.