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Beautiful collection! Really nice haul!

Haha. I love you Nick!

My collection was so young and naive. At the time there were no 9.8 #1's, I had the only #2 9.8, there was only one other #3 9.6 (no 9.8's), and only 3 #4 9.8's. I honestly had been looking for high grade copies for so long (pre cgc/mass internet) that I wasn't sure there would be many more to surface...

Then that green #1 9.8 came which Chris snagged quickly, and then you became a Crow 9.8 finding machine!!!

Even though the numbers in high grade are still relatively low, I am still amazed at the beautiful copies collectors/board members have been able to find! Proud to be part of the group.

 

I don't post on here enough, but I do love seeing all the posts and continued Crow love in this thread!

 

Great to see you on here again.

 

Same.

I'm usually lurking about!

Well, I decided to sell some of my CGC and raw Crow dupes/undercopies so I figure I would show off while I still can. I guess I could put this under the hoards topic but I think that you guys may be the only ones who would appreciate it!

I found out about the Crow when I was about 12. Tundra re-released it and I bought each issue off the shelves as they came out. I loved it so much that over the years I would always pick up the original Caliber issues whenever I came across them. I recall thinking it was cool that James O'Barr was also from Michigan.

I've actually already sold a few runs of the series and 4 copies of Caliber Presents 1 so this picture isn't exactly complete, but it's everything I have from Caliber that is Crow related at this time. Enjoy!

 

-William

 

 

Then there is this collection that never made it into the registry.

 

William, you are amazing!

 

Haha. I love you Nick!

My collection was so young and naive. At the time there were no 9.8 #1's, I had the only #2 9.8, there was only one other #3 9.6 (no 9.8's), and only 3 #4 9.8's. I honestly had been looking for high grade copies for so long (pre cgc/mass internet) that I wasn't sure there would be many more to surface...

Then that green #1 9.8 came which Chris snagged quickly, and then you became a Crow 9.8 finding machine!!!

Even though the numbers in high grade are still relatively low, I am still amazed at the beautiful copies collectors/board members have been able to find! Proud to be part of the group.

I don't post on here enough, but I do love seeing all the posts and continued Crow love in this thread!

Yeah, I was ready to bid $690 on it, but that was already pushing it... Who knows the high bidders max...

Next time!

Very sharp copy though. Congratulations to the winner!

I remember when I was a kid and the original Groo issues were $75+ each. I actually remember getting issue 1 for $45 and I thought it was the deal of a lifetime!

Now it's one of those series that whenever I find in $1 bins I can't pass up because it just doesn't feel right. I must free them...

Great series and one of the most kind creators I have ever met...

Great haul! Beautiful books!

Beautiful looking copy Nick!

Yeah, that is a nice looking room! Nice work!

I am definitely interested as well. Slightly nervous, but interested.

Great books everyone!! I am always so impressed to see any of these original Caliber issues above 9.2! Beautiful

That does sound awesome! I love those kinds of stories.

That's a great page... and a great scene.

Love the Darkhawk appreciation!

My young self was deep into indie comics when I picked up a Darkhawk #1 off a local drug store spinner rack, which brought me back into the superhero world.

I still have a soft spot for Darkhawk. Issue 1 is one of those comics I always rescue from the $.50 bins, just because.

Nice collections everyone!

Don't often get a comic I feel is "thread worthy", but after today's incredibly well packed parcel from abracadabra I have to share this.

 

Sure, there was a lovely run of "From Hells" and a couple of moderns but also along for the ride were a few Uncle Scrooges.

 

This one is a stand out. Just a delightful book in hand. Thanks again, William:

 

It is a nice looking copy... Thanks again Peter!

It's about time you got that pic posted

I've got the patience and dedication, but I passed 3 years of searching over 15 years ago. You, my friend, are the exceptional exception.

Hope your birthday was excellent!!

Here is a chance to get a complete Crow 1-4 CGC set. I am not affiliated with the seller. The seller also has a CP1 for sale. Could be worth making an offer for anyone interested. (thumbs u

-William

Must. Let. This. Go. Please.

Nick,

I'm not taking sides because I really don't care. The bottom line is that you like the series and want a high grade run. That's great. Go after it! I don't see why artificial points or the fact that others do or don't want it should have any effect in either driving ones collecting or deterring one from what they like. Those who appreciate the difficulty of attaining these in high grade will appreciate seeing a high grade run. Those who don't obviously won't.

I understand the point you were trying to make. I understand both you and mschmidt's points. They've been heard. Discussions are great. Comics are supposed to be FUN. If you get a full Primer run in 9.8 I'll give you 50,000 William Points*. They are difficult to come by and are highly sought after. To most people in the world, they have the same value as registry points. Meaning that when you tell someone that you have "600 registry points" or "600 William points," you will get the exact same blank stare with a little head nod and an "oh...uh, that's nice".

*I will not give you 50,000 William Points. That would be careless.

I own all of the issues but I'm not overly connected to any of them. I would like to upgrade my #2 someday because I do consider it a copper key. Early Grendel appearances (like in Mage) are ones that I always enjoyed looking for when I was younger. Not that I don't see the significance of the other Primer issues (I obviously don't mind owning them all!), but I wouldn't think twice about selling/trading them. Well, maybe twice, but certainly not thrice.

JoeJoeJoe... Wish this didn't remind me of how worthless I am right now. Not that I needed a reminder I still hope to own one someday, just can't yet.

Nice copy!

Nice Man cave... Love the Marvel Sign and the O'barr!

Awesome thread!

Don't know if this one's been posted before. Scored this from Terry Stroud at the Terry O'Neil show in Yorba Linda a couple weeks ago. Thanks to Near Mint for directing me to this thread.

 

I think I see a tec 82 in there with the football cover. Cool pic!

Nice pedigree Captain Midnight's!

Thanks!

I know I'm a bit late to the party but nice job. That book is tough in 9.8! I remember when Grails offered a $1000 for a copy. I had 3 untouched/unread copies and thought maybe I had one that would be worth submitting...they all had multiple spine stresses. #6 is a rough one too.