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Isn’t that approximately the same amount of time required for people to care about the 1st appearance of The Punisher? After all, ASM 129 didn’t pop until the success of the Punisher mini-series, right?

On the other hand, when movie announcements were made for Aquaman, Shazam and Black Adam, Wonder Woman (just to name a few), their GA 1st appearances went through the roof so I don't think your statement is correct either.

It will happen again, but to a smaller extent than previous cycles. Many of the players from the 80's and 90's have moved on (passed away, shifted focus to OA or other collectibles, sold their collections). More than ever, the collecting focus from Silver to Bronze to Copper has been Marvel. So yes, the Marvels do spike more rapidly and yes, prices are more volatile than their DC counterparts, but folks that collected Marvels from these eras have seen significantly higher returns than those with a DC-centric focus. With each passing 'cycle' the DC's lag further behind so yeah, they may appear to be relative bargains in the market, but honestly, given the aforementioned, who cares?

1. To finish paying my 2021 OA debts 2. To pick up 2022 OA debts

As the lucky recipient of a great example from your former collection, I thank thee.

Any more words of wisdom before we cancel you?

I’ve already posted to this thread earlier. You got anything relevant to add?

what's fabricated about it? I've mentioned several times that OA is very slow to market when it comes to things such as covid price spikes and 1st appearances. Its just par for the course of a maturing market wherein OA is following collectible cards 1st appearances (rookie cards) and comic characters' 1st appearances, etc.

You lose all credibility when you use ‘AMS’ instead of ‘ASM’ as the acronym for Amazing Spider-Man!

Why is that? Are his sons still actively buying all of their father’s work?

I think you should reach out to Dinesh.

$74K

Deep pockets? This is a $9K sale. I don’t think folks with deep pockets are trolling for ASM 300

For the most part, we have. not sure who’s driving up the price of comics these days.

Slightly off topic… im no fan of clink’s auction site or their auction format, but based on yesterdays auction results, there’s no denying that original comic art prices are on fire 🔥

Lou, you’re thinking about the 9.8 newsstand copy. The example shown here is a 9.8 direct.

Ending today!

Al Williamson Secret Agent Corrigan…

Garney Nightstalkers page…

Folks, It breaks my heart to post this message from George, but he wants all of his fans to hear this news directly from him via his art rep, Spencer Beck! To all my fans, friends and extended family, It’s rather hard to believe that it’s been almost three years since I formally announced my retirement from producing comics due to my failing vision and other infirmities brought on primarily by my diabetes. At the time I was flattered and humbled by the number of tributes and testimonials given me by my fans and peers. The kind words spoken on those occasions were so heartwarming that I used to quip that “the only thing missing from those events was me lying in a box.” It was amusing at the time, I thought. Now, not so much. On November 29th I received confirmation that, after undergoing surgery for a blockage in my liver, I have Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer. It is surgically inoperable and my estimated life expectancy is between 6 months to a year. I have been given the option of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, but after weighing all the variables and assessing just how much of my remaining days would be eaten up by doctor visits, treatments, hospital stays and dealing with the often stressful and frustrating bureaucracy of the medical system, I’ve opted to just let nature take its course and I will enjoy whatever time I have left as fully as possible with my beautiful wife of over 40 years, my family, friends and my fans. Since I received my diagnosis and prognosis, those in my inner circle have given me so much love, support and help, both practical and emotional. They’ve given me peace. There will be some business matters to take care of before I go. I am already arranging with my art agent to refund the money paid for sketches that I can no longer finish. And, since, despite only having one working eye, I can still sign my name, I hope to coordinate one last mass book signing to help make my passing a bit easier. I also hope that I will be able to make one last public appearance wherein I can be photographed with as many of my fans as possible, with the proviso that I get to hug each and every one of them. I just want to be able to say goodbye with smiles as well as tears. I know that many of you will have questions to ask or comments to make, and rather than fueling the fires of speculation and well-meaning but potentially harmful miscommunication, I will be returning to the arena of social media by starting a new Facebook account where fans and friends can communicate with me or my designated rep directly for updates and clarification. Please search for @TheGeorgePerez on Facebook if you’d like to join the page to receive updates. For media and press inquiries, please use the contact information on the page as well. Please respect the privacy of my wife and family at this time and use the Facebook page rather than reaching out through other channels. I may not be able to respond as quickly as I would like since I will be endeavoring to get as much outside pleasure as I can in the time allotted me, but I will do my best. Kind words would also be greatly appreciated. More details to follow once it’s up and running. Well, that’s it for now. This is not a message I enjoyed writing, especially during the Holiday Season, but, oddly enough, I’m feeling the Christmas spirit more now than I have in many years. Maybe it’s because it will likely be my last. Or maybe because I am enveloped in the loving arms of so many who love me as much as I love them. It’s quite uplifting to be told that you’ve led a good life, that you’ve brought joy to so many lives and that you’ll be leaving this world a better place because you were part of it. To paraphrase Lou Gehrig: “Some people may think I got a bad break, but today, I feel like the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” Take care of yourselves—and thank you. George Pérez December 7th, 2021

Folks, It breaks my heart to post this message from George, but he wants all of his fans to hear this news directly from him via his art rep, Spencer Beck! To all my fans, friends and extended family, It’s rather hard to believe that it’s been almost three years since I formally announced my retirement from producing comics due to my failing vision and other infirmities brought on primarily by my diabetes. At the time I was flattered and humbled by the number of tributes and testimonials given me by my fans and peers. The kind words spoken on those occasions were so heartwarming that I used to quip that “the only thing missing from those events was me lying in a box.” It was amusing at the time, I thought. Now, not so much. On November 29th I received confirmation that, after undergoing surgery for a blockage in my liver, I have Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer. It is surgically inoperable and my estimated life expectancy is between 6 months to a year. I have been given the option of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, but after weighing all the variables and assessing just how much of my remaining days would be eaten up by doctor visits, treatments, hospital stays and dealing with the often stressful and frustrating bureaucracy of the medical system, I’ve opted to just let nature take its course and I will enjoy whatever time I have left as fully as possible with my beautiful wife of over 40 years, my family, friends and my fans. Since I received my diagnosis and prognosis, those in my inner circle have given me so much love, support and help, both practical and emotional. They’ve given me peace. There will be some business matters to take care of before I go. I am already arranging with my art agent to refund the money paid for sketches that I can no longer finish. And, since, despite only having one working eye, I can still sign my name, I hope to coordinate one last mass book signing to help make my passing a bit easier. I also hope that I will be able to make one last public appearance wherein I can be photographed with as many of my fans as possible, with the proviso that I get to hug each and every one of them. I just want to be able to say goodbye with smiles as well as tears. I know that many of you will have questions to ask or comments to make, and rather than fueling the fires of speculation and well-meaning but potentially harmful miscommunication, I will be returning to the arena of social media by starting a new Facebook account where fans and friends can communicate with me or my designated rep directly for updates and clarification. Please search for @TheGeorgePerez on Facebook if you’d like to join the page to receive updates. For media and press inquiries, please use the contact information on the page as well. Please respect the privacy of my wife and family at this time and use the Facebook page rather than reaching out through other channels. I may not be able to respond as quickly as I would like since I will be endeavoring to get as much outside pleasure as I can in the time allotted me, but I will do my best. Kind words would also be greatly appreciated. More details to follow once it’s up and running. Well, that’s it for now. This is not a message I enjoyed writing, especially during the Holiday Season, but, oddly enough, I’m feeling the Christmas spirit more now than I have in many years. Maybe it’s because it will likely be my last. Or maybe because I am enveloped in the loving arms of so many who love me as much as I love them. It’s quite uplifting to be told that you’ve led a good life, that you’ve brought joy to so many lives and that you’ll be leaving this world a better place because you were part of it. To paraphrase Lou Gehrig: “Some people may think I got a bad break, but today, I feel like the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” Take care of yourselves—and thank you. George Pérez December 7th, 2021

Awesome Bagley Venom page...

Bagley FF page…

Hiya, folks: More awesome art for sale this week on Heritage, with all auctions ending Wed, Dec 8. Here's a brief summary of what's available, along with current price, and direct link to the page at auction: Bagley Fantastic Four #3p5 (2013). A really neat page featuring the entire team, kids and all! Current bid = $80. Here's the link to the page at auction: Mark Bagley and Mark Farmer Fantastic Four #3 Story Page 5 Original | Lot #47013 | Heritage Auctions (ha.com) Bagley Venom #164p4 (2018) featuring Venom, the Scorpion and Spider-Woman! Current bid is a measly $22. Link: Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna Venom #164 Story Page 4 Original Art | Lot #47014 | Heritage Auctions Chen Iron Man Director of SHIELD #33p2 (2008)featuring Iron Man in a Secret Invasion story. Current bid is a paltry $9. Link: Sean Chen and Sandu Florea Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #33 | Lot #47036 | Heritage Auctions (ha.com) Garney Nightstalkers #3p16 (1993) with Blade the vampire slayer, Frank Drake, and Hannibal King! Current bid = $26. Link: Ron Garney and Tom Palmer Nightstalkers #3 Story Page 16 Original | Lot #47063 | Heritage Auctions (ha.com) Williamson Secret Agent Corrigan (Jan 26, 1970) with Corrigan in serious action! Current bid = $185. Link: Al Williamson Secret Agent Corrigan Daily Comic Strip Original Art | Lot #47210 | Heritage Auctions (ha.com) Thanks for looking!