aerischan

Who is organizing these sketch ops? I'd like in if there's a next one.

First post. I'm sure there'll be a new thread if/when there's another round. From her website though, she seems to be pretty busy so probably won't be until next year.

That, and there was also a green label 9.8 of this book that sold for $3k over a year ago (Oct. 2015) that I think you might be overlooking on GPA. As I said, with a book with such a constrained supply as this one, it doesn't take much additional demand to create price movements.

It's not so much demand itself but how deep the pockets are of those trying to acquire the book at a given moment in time. Really, you just need at least two people willing to spend ungodly amounts to make the price skyrocket. Doesn't necessarily mean subsequent buyers will be willing (or even able) to pay the same.

Determining the true current fair market value of an issue is something we all struggle with on a day-to-day basis. Not to be out done by the "the flip".

Alas, comics are relatively illiquid and the bid/ask spread can be pretty huge.

Mind, I think the internet has helped increase liquidity and reduce the bid/ask spread since there's now a much larger pool of buyers and sellers one is able to reach.

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I want this!

This and the Elektra cover are my favorites from this batch. Thankfully, I believe she's planning on releasing prints so until the next round, I'll have to content myself with those.

Non-signed stuff here. All polybagged and for 18+.

 

Sex Criminals #11 (chance for finding a sketch - 2 copies) - $5

Sex Criminals #12 (Kate Leth XXX cover) - $5

Sex Criminals #13 (Coop XXX cover) - $5

Sex Criminals #14 (Katie Cook XXX cover) - $5

Sex Criminals #15 (Los Brothers Hernandez XXX cover) - $5

per PM.

Hah, and a mere 13 years ago people were scoffing at this selling for $500!

$500 13 years ago probably equals $1500 today? Wild guess of course.

Only for health care. Otherwise, based on CPI, $500 in 2003 is around $656 today so this has actually appreciated quite a bit.

person_without_enough_empathy Planet, Vol. 1 TPB

Just a reminder that the Dell'Otto Justice League vs Suicide Squad variants go on sale at noon today.

Question, where?

Grabbed a few Ms Marvel 12s, just in case.

What for? Red Widow? If so, I believe first appearance is in Mockingbird: SHIELD 50th Anniversary which can be had from $1 bins.

I bought one, but could not add a second one to my cart. Not show if it was my PC or is there a limit.

Seems like a limit of one copy per book is enforced. It mentions contacting them for multiple copies. Limited Edition says limited to 300 copies.

Switching gears a bit....I just noticed he is selling a coffee table style book over here highlighting his Marvel covers from 1998-2016. A standard and a limited signed numbered edition is available through the website. Looks pretty cool!

 

http://www.octavalegio.it/

Ouch on shipping to US. Gonna have to think about this one.

I actually have the complete series and the only SJW thing about it is Bobbi's t-shirt in the last issue.

 

This isn't true at all. How many screenshots would you like me to post?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The claim about MOST girls being interested in math and science isn't even true.

 

Poorly written book with a-notch-above-web-comic art hitting the reader in the head with the plight of the modern woman and girl empowerment over and over again while taking a combative and insulting stance toward men. I'm at a loss as to why this book never found an audience.

Unreliable narrator. Very unreliable narrator. I literally lol'd at the math and science comment when I first read it because it's just patently untrue. That said, I did go to a nerd school where majority of the female population were either math or science nerds so while they're probably a rare breed, they do exist. Of course, Bobbi's super spy idea of fitting in at a nerd cruise is to get all dolled up in a sequined gown.

 

As for male superheroes being more popular than female ones, it's just the truth isn't it? Honestly, I don't expect that to change given comic reading demographics.

 

Mockingbird is undeniably pro-female, irreverent and very tongue-in-cheek. I guess I'm just not seeing the SJW aspects.

 

My wife is a scientist. But criminey, she is bad at math.

 

The two don't necessarily go hand in hand.

I know. There's a reason I specifically mentioned math or science in my post.

Some observations from a very small sample size (my former HS classmates). Most of my female classmates favored biology and environmental sciences while my male classmates tend towards math and physics. There are some rare exceptions but that was the norm. Mind, none of my female classmates were bad at math. Good basic math skills are necessary to enter the school. It's just that the males seem to have more aptitude for math/physics and we did have some genius-level Mensa members (Mensa came to our school and administered the exam to anyone interested).

I actually have the complete series and the only SJW thing about it is Bobbi's t-shirt in the last issue.

 

This isn't true at all. How many screenshots would you like me to post?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The claim about MOST girls being interested in math and science isn't even true.

 

Poorly written book with a-notch-above-web-comic art hitting the reader in the head with the plight of the modern woman and girl empowerment over and over again while taking a combative and insulting stance toward men. I'm at a loss as to why this book never found an audience.

Unreliable narrator. Very unreliable narrator. I literally lol'd at the math and science comment when I first read it because it's just patently untrue. That said, I did go to a nerd school where majority of the female population were either math or science nerds so while they're probably a rare breed, they do exist. Of course, Bobbi's super spy idea of fitting in at a nerd cruise is to get all dolled up in a sequined gown.

As for male superheroes being more popular than female ones, it's just the truth isn't it? Honestly, I don't expect that to change given comic reading demographics.

Mockingbird is undeniably pro-female, irreverent and very tongue-in-cheek. I guess I'm just not seeing the SJW aspects.

"Ask me about my book getting cancelled because nobody was buying this SJW BS"

I actually have the complete series and the only SJW thing about it is Bobbi's t-shirt in the last issue. Besides, I'm pretty sure it was already cancelled before that cover was released.

Alas, the point about no one buying is unfortunately true. Too bad. It was a fun, light-hearted read.

$39.95 to $200 - you bought them.

 

Within five years of purchase, most of them are $10 worth or less and are still sitting on the market. My wife always kills me if anything is worthless I purchased. I stopped buying them since 2012.

Only matters if you're buying in order to sell.

I buy variants because I like the art so I couldn't really care less about market price after I buy. Of course, when buying, I'd like to get them for as cheap as possible.

Granted, most I've paid for a variant is $15 shipped (back issue from ebay). I've yet to see variant cover art I like enough to be willing to pay $50 for much less $200.

Many variants are worthless but fewest. It is unpredictable which books will be skyrocketed.

To be fair though, even if there's zero market demand for it, a comic can be either worthless or priceless depending on how much it means to you.

Danielle Panabaker, Candice Patton and Shantel VanSanten will be at Comikaze/LA Comic Con, too (Saturday only).

On a side note:

Can you sub TPBs for CGC Signature Series? Will CGC even be there? First time attending a comic con so no idea how any of these work. Thanks!

Since Alex didn't post Elektra, I'll go aead and do it.

 

Absolutely gorgeous. Hope she's up for another round.

I buy variants if I like the cover. Price I'm willing to pay depends on how much I like the art.

I'd also buy variants for titles I'm not collecting if the cover catches my fancy (mostly Skottie Young Baby variants). I just get them for $2-4 off ebay, though.

In general I don't like the idea of CGC grading modern books as I consider them common in high grade. There are lots of people building high grade CGC modern sets who would disagree with me.

 

As a general rule it doesn't make sense to pay for grading on a book that will be worth less than the cost of grading. The newer the book the higher the grade needed to justify the cost.

, planning on slabbing a modern worth probably less than $5. I really, really, really like the variant cover. Comic looks NM to me. Will see if CGC concurs. Would've bought a graded copy (at a reasonable price) to save myself the hassle but alas, I couldn't find any.

I normally wouldn't slab since I like being able to read my comics but in this case, I want to have it preserved. I've got a copy of the regular cover for reading anyway.

Any packaging/shipping tips for submitting to CGC?

As a relative "newbie," a great way to start a collection full of enjoyables is to stay within the modern/copper age for the first little bit unless you absolutely MUST have an older book.

 

Why, do you ask? Apart from a few noted examples, most collectible books in this range are under $200 slabbed 9.0+ (X-men 135, 136 pop to mind). As well, books should be easier to find as this is the age when comic book sales shot through the roof and supply is out there. Again, however, there are noted examples of rarity (misprints, valuable variant covers, 1-in-1000 variants, etc).

 

I have found that staying newer than 1980 has made my hobby eminently affordable

, agree. I'm grateful the stuff I like reading are moderns so it's been relatively affordable. Most I've paid for a single issue is $20 with shipping. Majority of my purchases is at cover price or less.

I've read a few GA/SA keys on Marvel Unlimited and thus far, I haven't felt the need to purchase single issues at current market price ($400+). Maybe if I ever get to the point where I'm making $1 million a year (inflation-adjusted) but that's highly unlikely.

I've never bought a book to flip it. In fact, I often like off-the-wall books that are likely to go down in value. (It seems like only keys and main-stream titles really appreciate much when inflation is factored in.)

 

I don't mind spending money on a hobby I enjoy, but I do consider comic book purchases an expense, not an investment.

This for me.

Comics have pretty much no intrinsic value. Price is determined entirely by market demand. The market is capricious and I can't even begin to guess what it will demand. It also appears the stuff I like, the market doesn't and vice versa. Great for buying, not so much for flipping or investing. Since physical storage (real estate) is pricey in my area, I'd rather buy and keep stuff I actually like instead of speculating on comics I don't care about in hopes that it might become more valuable in the future.

From ebay. So pretty...

P.S. Is there a way to show just thumbnails of images with forum software?

Buy a Kindle for $49 or so.

Is Marvel Unlimited available for the Kindle?

5 for $32 to California

 

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5 for $32 to California