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Artboy99

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  1. Artboy99
    there was another guy who was interested in one of our Secret Wars 8 Canadian price variants and he asked me to hold it on Saturday around lunch time. Near the end of Sunday he returns and offered half the sticker. After enough of these instances I believe I have a good sense of how to spot most of them. I did not hold the book and left it on display right where he saw it earlier. Exactly why are we holding it? If it is because you as the potential buyer need to go to the ATM then tell us, otherwise I assume you are up to something fishy
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    just FYI: Trimming does not need to be the entire side. To the original poster: You used a cutting instrument and cut off a portion of the cover. How is it not trimmed?
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    agreed! I have a lot more knowledge of the comic industry gained from the 50 some years I have been buying comics, and I feel I have a very good eye for what others will also like and that is what I generally bought. I more than tripled my "investment" over a short 10 year period and I think it is hard to replicate that type of return in normal investment opportunities. Paid off my mortgage and vehicle loan in January from selling some comics.
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    Enjoyed the show! I sold quite a few books out of the 4 boxes of my inventory, emptied a box. What was selling was Spawn, as well as J. Scott Campbell variants. I sold my Le Chat Noir Black Cat Campbell, and turned that sale into a 3.5 Hulk #5. I bought quite a few VF-NM Hulks Absolutely hilarious times out at night eating dinner after the show. I have not laughed like that since...last Calgary Expo!
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    Canadian price variants have a stronger market in the USA in my opinion. Here in Canada they are more easily found.
  6. Artboy99
    Great story! But I also love the trial of Galactus, in particular the full page of all the different races and how they see Galactus when they look upon him; brilliant idea.
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    "the danger in Hollywood is that people get excited and only think about release dates, not quality." - Exactly. Thank you Mr. Villeneuve
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    I hated that scene in the Marvels. After all the singing and dancing they were doing ended they immediately reveal none of it mattered because the Prince can speak normally as he is bilingual.
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    It is absolutely baffling how stupid they are. The solution is right in front of them: take the best stories as written in the comics and simply put that on the big screen. No need to change anything. I certainly don't need Disney to create something "new and fresh, that the fans have never seen before - Bob Iger" because they have already proven they can't do that.
  10. Artboy99
    agreed.
  11. Artboy99
    There is hope!
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    Very nice!
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    gorgeous copy! I also focused on a 1-30 run, choosing to assemble a 8.5+ run
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    I have sold all but 1 of all the books I have sent in.
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    no, this is supposed to happen after the first film, but before Aliens so sometime during Ripley's 57 year space float.
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    yeah that is my take as well. Conor was just doofy. 4/10
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    i remain hopeful but I personally think they have no clue how to make movies about Alien any more. I have not liked anything since Cameron's Aliens as the first 2 films set the bar extremely high, anything that doesn't hit that mark is a waste of time.
  18. Artboy99
    Manufacturing error and I personally don't think it makes the error book more valuable. It is making me check the copies I own of the book though!
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    They can focus on "guaranteed hits" but with poor writing and terrible execution I don't think any film/TV show they make with any of their properties will be guaranteed to be a hit.
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    That is very cool! The large Steranko collection purchased by @thehumantorch and I had 2 programs to that show! Here is the pic I took when we first had a look at the collection in the seller's basement.
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    Yes. I just dont want outlandish stuff like the flame thrower guitarist of the previous film. I am aware i am in the minority.
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    The Empire magazine image is exactly what i am talking about. Over the top visual spectacle.
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    I agree. I am ok with deviations from the book/source material if it makes sense and enhances the story being told on the screen. Having the elves arrive at Helm's Deep in Lord of the Rings was not in the book, but the Elves were fighting the forces of evil during this time and having the elves arrive created a fantastic moment in the film that also acknowledged the source material. I actually like how Dune 2 has chosen to deal with Alia so far. It adds something to the story that the audience has never seen before yet is a nod to the source material.
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    as it sits I am 5.5 With a press I see this getting to 6.5-7.0.