Professor K

On 12/1/2023 at 1:49 AM, Silver Surfer said:

Does this seem cheap for a nice mid grade copy of an early pre-Robin Tec book?

Hey there SS. The 32 right? I thought it would go a little higher,like 8 or 9k. Mostly considering what this stunning 8.5 A-2 that I had my eyes on went for in June. It was a nice 5.0. If the 5.0 had hit 10k I would not have been too surprised. 

On 11/30/2023 at 12:43 PM, Superman2006 said:

Just a couple of thoughts to add:

I don't think combining the cover with a coverless would grade as high as a green 4.5.  Think what a blue label grade a book would get due to a complete spine split / detached cover, and then put it in a green label since it would be a married cover, so probably something under 2.0 in green label.

With that said, while it might only get <2.0 green if married, I suspect all Tec 27 values have increased in 2023, given some of recent Action 1 sales (such as the 0.5 and the page 1), and given the sale price of this cover only, so maybe it would still be worth 500K as a green <2.0?

Yeah. To be clear I'm not implying the lucky high bidder paid too much. Either way it's a good investment like you said. It's a freaking Tec 27 for Pete's Sake. 

On 11/30/2023 at 8:37 AM, lpsunburst said:

The last 4.5 to sell was about 1.2m so a green label 4.5 would likely bring at least half I would think. It could also be restored and potentially get an EP purple label, and given that cover probably get to a 7.5 with work. It will bring all the money.

Hey there mister! I agree a Green label 4.5 complete probably would sell for about 500k. I doubt any more than that, especially with detached covers. 

Have you looked at sales of recent restored copies? 7.5 A-3 9/22/22 350K, a beautiful  7.0 A-1 9/11/22 384k, and a 7.0 A-5 which compared to the previous two sold too high at 336k on 11/21/21.

No big deal but I think you and I just aren't going to agree on whether or not spending 235k on a front and back cover from 2 different books with the intention of creating a mid grade Green label detached covers copy would be profitable. 

Side note I think whoever grabbed the 7.0 A-1 last year got a really nice book for a really nice price. 

Everyone knows Comiclink was "not the culprit". The collection came at the perfect time and HA did a good job with the hype. A good majority of the books, I would say especially the Bat books just sold much too high the first time out. The subsequent sales prices of most of them shouldn't be a surprise at all, not that anyone here is surprised. 

On 11/29/2023 at 11:05 PM, szav said:

Phantom Ladies continue their hot streak even on CLink.  Also... this auction actually had some pretty nice GA in it, lot of high grade and more than a few infrequently seen books.

 

Yeah it had some neat books. Well it still does. Some books that you rarely see in these grades

On 11/29/2023 at 6:53 PM, lpsunburst said:

I think if you already have a coverless copy, you will pay whatever it takes to get that cover. You would make back your investment many times over with a married complete book.

I don't know about that. Working it out as I write this I first ask how much would a complete unrestored coverless copy in say average condition with C/OW to OW/White sell for at the moment? I don't have any way to figure that. If anyone does please do tell.

Let's say for the sake of this topic 500,000 clams, by clams I mean smackeroos, for a nice one. Add to that 235K for this cover. Would a mid grade qualified with covers from two different books sell for at least 700k? There is only one green label out there and I see no sales for it. I could be wrong but I just don't see how putting these covers from different books on a coverless copy and creating a detached cover green label copy and paying just about 240K for it could be that profitable. 

On 11/28/2023 at 11:52 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Less than a day left and over $100K. Wonder if it will break $150K.

106,666 with 2 hours to go. Even if it used to put on a coverless copy I can't see it going much higher.

On 11/26/2023 at 10:42 PM, Gotham Kid said:

A copy of this "modern Action 1 " just sold on IG for 13k, down from high of 43k

And how do you feel about that P? Ah just kidding . I'll tell you, out of all the cool dudes and dudettes that frequent the GA section here I get the impression you dislike that book more than anyone. At least the prices they sell for. 

This went much higher than I expected. A 4.5 A-1 just sold for 2,100 on CL. 

On 11/22/2023 at 10:55 AM, Robot Man said:

Maybe my favorite FH cover. The colors, the intensity and suspense and of course the topless lady. I just keep upgrading this one. 

Is it too late to enlist? 

Sold to Mr Bedrock! 

On 11/21/2023 at 5:15 PM, grendel013 said:

 

 

I've posted these in other forums but just realizing this forum for Fiction House existed so why not share here. Fight Comics # 49 and #50. First issues to have jungle theme and the beautiful Tiger Girl. 

On 11/21/2023 at 6:19 PM, Ryan. said:

That's cool.

What? You'll Take it? Thanks Ryan , yeah it is cool. 

To anyone interested there are a couple of black specs on the bottom part of the ivory colored area under Jack. They're not there. I looked with a flashlight they don't exist. 

Hey everyone, I've decided to send my signed Jack Kirby photo to a good home. 

Rules:

1st I'll take it gets it. Returns accepted if notified within 2 days of delivery. Buyer pays return shipping.. Anyone with an account here less than 30 days old must contact me first or I won't sell to you.

Paypal only. Contact me if you'd like to discuss other payment options of your preference that may save you some money. I will only ship to address on the paypal account. Payment due within 2 days.   25.00 USPS priority shipping. I think it will cost more but if by some miracle it cost less to ship I will refund the balance. US Shipping Only. International shipping rates have just gone too high. 

This is a signed 8X10 photo of Jack Kirby given by Jack to Quentin Eastman in 1992 or 1993. Signed in silver ink "To Quentin, Jack Kirby. From the TMNT Quentin Eastman Collection. The frame is 13.5X16. Same frame as when Mr Eastman owned it. High quality and perfect, not a scratch on it. The back is perfect as well. Has a thick wire strap on back for easy hanging. Comes with COA signed and stamped by Quentin Eastman which I've kept in mylar since I acquired this. 

$650.00 

On 11/21/2023 at 4:50 PM, MrBedrock said:

I like the way you think...

Haha! I was sitting here hoping and a waiting you'd show me your Jumbo 10. Thanks Mr. B. Yeah they do look good together. Some of Fine's Finest. 

On 11/20/2023 at 7:37 PM, PDGray said:

I think @Professor K was spot on. 

 

PDG

Thanks PDG, I really needed that boost today. 

Speaking of File Copies, where were these usually stored all those years? For example the EC's? 

On 11/18/2023 at 4:48 PM, szav said:

The spread on the marvel mystery 46s was pretty atypical too.  A 7.5 normally goes for twice what a 6.0 does.

Maybe not the best choice putting 2 copies in the same auction.  Not sure the order they sold in but it looks like the 6.0 went second and benefitted greatly, perhaps from the underbidder on the 7.5 refusing to be denied again.

Are you saying emotions are a factor in some peoples bidding habits? Yes they certainly are. I know I'm guilty at times. 

On 11/18/2023 at 4:26 PM, Point Five said:

I will say, I like the centering/cut on the 4.0 much more. On the 5.5 the "10c" is partially cut off; that would kinda bug me.

 

Me too. The color looked brighter on the 4.0 in the scan at least. i guess I could see them going for about the same. I'm sure you know there has been I think 4 - 7.0 sales in the past 2 years averaging about 28k, so I could see a 5.5 hitting 20k based on that. At 15k it shows people care about the centering/cut/wrap. 

On 11/18/2023 at 4:07 PM, Point Five said:

Good stuff! The Batman #9 was a heartbreaker with that fade -- the perfect copy for me if not for that.

 

Me too. Slight resto especially on a black cover is alright with me. 

On 11/18/2023 at 4:07 PM, comicnoir said:

Those 2 All Select 1's defy explanation.

I know. Once the 4.0 hit the price of the 5.5 from two days prior you would think bidding would have stopped, but it didn't. Crazy stuff these auctions.

Here are a few books I was watching, some I think with interesting results. I'll try not to be too long winded. 

Action 3 not cheap but considering how rarely a nice blue label comes around I thought it could have gone higher. The two All Sellect 1's, what happened there? The 4.0 was overbid considering past results of higher grade copies in the past year or so but the 5.5 went low compared to the previous four 7.0 's. Bat 9 C-1, faded cover hurt it. Nice comparison of Silver keys 6.0/5.  MM 46, the book that keeps on giving. MM's 2 and 3, yikes on the 3. I'll take the 2 any day of the week. TAR 43 2nd highest graded beauty. Little bidding war happened there. Quite a book that is.  Wonderworld 32 nice price. I guess Hitler helped but it's a great cover and scarce. 

On 11/17/2023 at 4:55 PM, comicnoir said:

take

Far out. Sold 

On 11/16/2023 at 1:45 AM, Spyder! said:

Glorious! For me this is one of Lou’s very best covers. Well done 

Thanks! Me too.  

I have had 4 Lou Fine's on my wantlist for a while. Jumbo 10, Mystery Men 3, Hit 5, an National 7. Those 4 books I just think would look real good together. I've got the National so I'm half way there now.