Get Marwood & I

Cheers Mike.

So the rumour goes, yes

Today's plan changed and I snuck a first read just now, Rich. Not sure what more I can say, but flipping impressive work mate. Seriously, there is so much here to take in that it would take some time and effort to sense check it all, the theories, the dates etc. But it all reads as eminently plausible. One thing I am sure of - you have made in this thread the most in depth, considered, well researched attempt at explaining the Marvel pence gaps that I have ever seen, and will probably ever see. As I said before, this stuff is too good to be buried away in a thread on a board like this. I'd strongly consider trying to get something published somewhere - whether it be an article, a blog or a book of some sort. I will try to work through it all in more detail at a later time to see if I can add anything or, which I know you would appreciate, challenge any of it. Bloody marvellous stuff, Rich. No pun intended. The next time someone claims the gaps are the results of shipping strikes....

Hi Jeffrey - traditionally, printed pence variants went for way below their cents counterparts, sometimes as little as half. Evidence suggests that gap is massively shrinking. Stamped comics are more tricky as they are obviously not UK variants, but US originals. I would be amazed if CGC did not down-value a comic with an ink stamp on the cover, and also amazed if a US bidder was willing to pay top dollar when he could presumably get one without the stamp and more easily. UK bidders are less turned off by the stamps (some actively like them), so you'd be more likely to get top dollar here. That said, there is a mad amount of investment buying and comic speculation going on at the moment, so while CGC might down-value or downgrade a comic for the stamp, it could still go for above book value if it's a nice copy and there are few of them about. So the answer is that it would probably not be valued at £1k, but none of us would be in the least bit surprised to see it sell for that or more. I asked CGC how they treat books with UK price stamps and they said..... I agree that most buyers would avoid a UK stamped copy if they could.

And it came to pass that Malacoda did make five schoolboy errors in one short post and there was a great gnashing of teeth. And the Marwood did say unto Malacoda "Let he who hath lost understanding go forth to the Miller thread"

Whoo-hoo! Look at all that. I shall read it tomorrow Rich, over the last remnants of cake

They're all here now

I am......The LAW! And I have dual pricing. "Always the way isn't it Dave" "What?" "The covers" "What about em?" "They never name us, do they" "Oh, right. Nah, we're not important enough Barry" "It's all 'John Russell' this and 'Peter Brown' that. Never 'Dave' and 'Barry'" "I told ya, we just aint important" "It aint right. They wouldn't do it to Black Furious, would they. Or Trigger..."

Another nice Miller distributed copy. Audrey wins by a nose

I picked up a second copy of Gunsmoke Western #59 today and this one has no Miller cover price stamp: So I now have one copy for my 'First 20 UKPV' set, and one stamped copy for the Miller set: Two times the fun

Sooper, thanks Metarog

Kraven never did it for me. Scorpion could be cool though. With a Kingpin subplot. A faithful take on Kingpin though, as close to the comic version as possible.

It could be a production miscut. There's a lot more of the lady's shoe at the bottom than other copies online. And the positioning of the ad on the back also suggests that - more bottom, less top.

"The Vulture Hangs Out With The Hip Crowd"

What's wrong with this picture?

I've collaborated with Ben on a few things and he's a decent, passionate comic enthusiast. I won't speak directly for him, but he and a few others like him don't post here, as I understand it, because of the personal attacks that a small number perpetuate. Just by mentioning his name we are likely to encourage a further attack here. The majority of collectors who share my passions don't post here which is a great shame as the software is excellent for sharing, presenting and discussing information. Unfortunately, the owners and moderators have never got to grips with the tone here and they let the kinds of verbal assaults we see in threads like these stand without penalty, especially when they are directed at relative newcomers who have the audacity to present firm opinions. It's always been the same here though, and it's why - in my view - a great number of genuine, knowledgeable enthusiasts and collectors who would otherwise post steer clear of the place. Quite a few of the people who were brought here by my work have told me privately that they didn't like the atmosphere and have left. CGC have always turned a blind eye to the 'hazing' of newcomers and that is one of the reasons I think the place is winding down. The older ones are moving on and the new ones are rarely allowed to get their foot in the door. I'm glad you have stuck it out though, as you clearly have a lot to offer.

Not the best condition, but I love the cover image

Too busy reading them, probably

@paqart @valiantman I enjoy reading your posts Gentleman so please carry on. If we responded to the question "How rare are modern newsstand editions?" with the simple answer "We can never know", and left it at that, then this question, and many like it, would never get explored. For me, there's nothing wrong with gathering data, speculating and using what information is available to shape a picture. Often, those discussions lead to new information coming to light, as others join in. This is a discussion forum and people like to discuss the things they like as they would in any face to face gathering - casually, and without having every word fact checked. It's a discussion. In life, I find that the person who arrives and tells a group in a pub in mid-discussion that they are all misguided and therefore stupid isn't going to do well in life, socially. As long as people don't state unfounded assumptions as facts - and I don't see anyone doing that here - and are clear as to the parameters they are using, and their limitations, what is the harm in speculating and discussing this aspect of the hobby? Why does it generate such bitterness and vitriol from some quarters when these things are discussed? If every discussion about any comic that has a sister version in circulation is an attempt by those discussing it to 'pimp that book up' for financial gain, as is often accused, then by those rules there can be no discussion about anything. Next week, I'm going to post a journal entry about a set of price variants which have had virtually zero online attention. I'll position the facts - what exists - and then present a theory as to why they exist. I won't be able to state that theory as a fact, but the circumstantial evidence is compelling and it will hopefully prompt a discussion. It will be a discussion about that thing we are all supposed to love here - comics. By all means get passionate if you disagree on a particular point or theory - but all this 'you're an idiot' stuff is surely a massive turn off and a barrier to exploration and participation. Personally, I'd like to see more "I see what you are saying, but have you considered this..." and less "You're an idiot with an agenda" in these discussions.

Ta.

Nay, and thrice nay Tis the real deal, Rich

"The Vulture Hangs His Underpants on The Line to Dry."

He likes a bit of wacky backy? Could've been worse. "The Vulture Hangs to The Left."