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I could swear it was about 30K. I thought it was low. Another member thought it was about right.

You are right about that my friend. Because it was on eBay makes me think we’ll see it for auction at HA or on a dealer site soon. I missed on a Marshall Rogers cover a few years back on eBay. Guy called it a drawing and talked about stains on the back. It turned out that was just an extra back board and was actually a published cover. I tried to buy it outright (it was only at $400 and going down the next day)but he took the cover down after being harassed that it was a fake. wound up in C-Link within 2 months and sold for just under $10K. I got off track but I’ve seen eBay “steals” go quickly to HA or CLINK and usually perform very well. I’m just really curious if this is a fan or a dealer. I understand some of these guys consider themselves both. Now $32k + fees + (sales tax?) means another auction too quickly is risky no?

zhamlau: “(On) Fleabay this price makes a lot of sense.” I’m with Lindor. It was a rat. A cheese 🧀 eating 🐀 #LFGM

Hey guilty as charged. If I was a pure fine art lover only, nostalgia would mean less. Perhaps I’d go Thomas Crowne, but I’d probably snag a Basquiat and a Rembrandt for my man cave. ok wait, Basquiat would be equal measure nostalgia and admiration for his unique talent. Basquiat Ironman brush inked by Rembrandt. Now that would make an interesting splash. Appreciate ya Vodou

Just for the Don Heck of it, if the Tales of Suspense 39 complete " IRONMAN IS BORN" story were to come out of hiding today (presumably to auction) what do you maniacs think the final hammer price would be. Assume 20% BP. I can't help you if you have to pay sales tax in your state Also, when this origin chapter page from IRONMAN 1 is relisted, what flip of the day price would you expect to see?

Is that a legit visceral reaction from an original comic art fan? Really? Can you at least give Artie Simek credit for the awesome lettering? Perhaps nostalgia influences me more then you Vodou. The art is always the most important factor I get that. Sucking or flat are not terms I would ever associate with the likes of Colan and Craig. I just think the way money is burned today on everything this one was a no brainer at the price. It's hard for me to say that as I think the "values" attached to today's art is really kindling doused by a full red gas can. I think its an awesome piece.

If a dealer got this it’s 65K on the website coming soon. Unless it’s 2 brothers in Northern California. Then you will have to INQUIRE about the new price.

Ok where did everybody go? Hey Alex what were those comic art links again? I seriously thought the origin story of IRONMAN art would be interesting to talk about. Thank you to my four pals who chimed in. Is it me or has participation with the threads fallen off the cliff? There’s very little energy here? I get the world is crazy right now. I’m just concerned. Is this “thing of ours” dying?

Aren’t we all? ommmmmmmmmmmmmmm 😎

I agree. This was a good price 2-5 years ago. In today’s market I thought this had the potential to go higher. So far we’re spending other people’s money but good buy the early consensus. Which again begs the question. eBay the right place to sell this? sparklecitycomics runs great quality auctions as far as I can tell. Specifically this piece though. If they sold it on consignment yes for sure they maximized their end. If they owned it outright, then maybe they left meat on the bone?

Thoughts on the art? Awesome... IRONMAN and the chem lab beaker. The MP’s gossiping, the doubts of military brass. Then Tony Stark shows then the powerful force of his magnetized tiny transistors. ” Now do you believe my inventions can help you in Viet-Nam?” Yes.... and across the globe, the universe! Tony in the infancy of understanding his own vision. Thoughts on the origin? TOS 39 IRONMAN story is a complete book in black hole. So was this a good buy at $32,665 ? Was ebay the right place to sell this? Did sparklecitycomics reach enough of an audience? it was pretty cool to watch this on eBay. eBay used to be really exciting for comic art collectors. This brought back the good feelings. 🍇 🦍

Beavers mostly don’t look like that anymore, at least not in the “art” films watched. 🌮— 👁 👁 —- grape 🍇 🦍 more interested in Frazetta apes. If only Frank had included grapes it would be the holy grail.

Gotta admit that’s pretty damn cool.

You made a 🍇 🦍 spit 🍌 🥤 all over the keyboard with this one.

If real it should come with a Neal Adams Certificate of authenticity, a glass entombed finger print and drop of blood with an extortion errrr uh bill of receipt anywhere between $700-$3500. uhh... forget that. It is unlikely that someone who had a Neal adams drawing would leave it randomly in a comic bag. But artists drew on all kinds of things including foam or backing boards. That’s Neal Adams but I hazard a comic art collector/expert has to see it in person to know if it’s original.

Nah you got it. I tried they were secret bidding by email. I lost my courage. Really wanted those. I hope you get what your looking for. 💰 might bring them out.

Good luck with that. Their was a 3 page sequence that came up on CAF 10 years ago. Let me research who that was selling and I’ll PM you.

That one pissed me off. The winning bidder should have that cover.

It’s a great question.Here’s my take on how to handle the pursuit of those final pages. Exhaust every avenue to find and buy your desired pages without publicity. If you’ve done that, let fellow collectors that you trust know what you’re looking for. I’ve had good outcomes networking on an honor system of trust. Finally, advertise asking to buy what you’re looking for when all else fails. I think it’s better not to say, I NEED JUST PAGES 8 and 9 TO COMPLETE THIS BOOK. That is chum in the water for the greedy. In any case be prepared to pay up within reason. I actively try to help fellow collectors find what they are looking for. My hope is when I need to find something the good will may be returned.

I love when someone tries to throw you a curveball but you take it in stride. So glad you love this. The Hulkster really is a legend. I think it turned out great.

Yeah it’s amusing how the Hunter of the rare complete book initially bags it’s prey 2-3 pages at a time. As the trophy wall fills frame by frame, down to needing a precious few, suddenly it’s the Hunter who becomes the hunted. Or dare I say the Corner Marketer who becomes the cornered Or is it the telemarketer that becomes the hunted? Yes, that is the better dream.

“one of my co-workers thinks he’s an a-hole.” A 🕳? NM= NOT ME Norm is a national treasure. I think he deftly makes the argument why Reed gets to be Mr. Fantastic. 😂

Answer: NOT ME Question: Who will bid and win the SS6 cover?

😱 Desperate bids + 🦅 Early bird bids + 😝 shill bids + 🦹‍♀️ punishment bids + ⏰ snipe bids + 😷 covid fever bids + = ? (X) Jim Halperin factor If JH = publicity x 💰 💰 💰 then SSS6 = approximately _______________ $500,000 💰 🍇 🦍— 🎤