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Hell Yeah! I love me some AMETHYST! Cool character! Great premise even before SAILOR MOON. Only a matter of time baby.

DAZZLER confirmed for next X-men movie. Better dig out those X-men #130's.

This is interesting to note that copper age books have surged as of recent. More so than silver and bronze (except maybe the key books). I believe that the kids who grew up during this period are now grown with disposable income and the lack of high grade copies (let's face it books during this era were treated like trash). Plus it has yet to be fully strip mined. Lots of great 1st appearances (Silver Sable, Darkhawk, Hobgoblin, Amethyst, etc) and movie potential. The only drawback are sheer numbers. By this time the speculation boom was in full effect, but lots of variants (with low runs) and 2nd and 3rd printings. Death of Superman anyone? Anyone?

Is it my imagination but is copper age books starting to see real movement.

Anything by STERANKO!

You never know.

Tim is a great guy personally but he has very high standards when it comes to his artwork. He does not like his work censored or edited and working for the BIG 2 would have required that especially in the 1990s.

That's what I thought.

Legit or Scam? Hulk 1 craigslist Tell me what you think? $4500? Too good to be true? https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/clt/6170350072.html

I dunno if there is a title but maybe the SILICON AGE? TITANIUM AGE? DIGITAL AGE? BRASS AGE? Just my 2¢. What do you think?

I don't think you need to press this unless there is a spine curl. It won't help the color breaks or spine wear. Just my 2¢.

I would also mine SHOWCASE as well. LOTS of 1st appearances there at very low prices. Marvel is a little more difficult to pin down during this era. Most of their new characters are Bronze age. However, SGT.FURY #1 is a key Marvel that has not hit crazy prices....yet. I would also consider STRANGE TALES #135 (1st SHIELD) and #151 (1st Steranko Nick Fury) also any STERANKO cover is a must have. X-MEN Steranko, Adams or Smith runs are also good to look into. AVENGERS #93 is a must have and is getting up there especially in high grade. AVENGERS #69,71 and 83.

I go for keys first when I can afford them. I do the non-keys as the present themselves. I try to get as high a grade for the lowest price. I also keep out for other people's runs they wan to sell or lots.

DANG YOU! Now I have to get these! They look fantastic in hardback form. I wonder what the print run on those are? Better check the BAY.

I am not sure if BB 60 is exactly "undervalued". It seems to be pretty expensive on EBAY. However, there still might be room for growth, especially on high grade copies. If I were TEEN TITANS collector, this would be in the collection for sure. As far as WONDER GIRL, I seem to recall that she actually first appeared in WONDER WOMAN (as herself in teen form, I think), Now I know this is the DONNA TROY version so there is a difference but I seem to remember that the teen version of WONDER WOMAN was called WONDER GIRL (correct me if I am wrong). Also, TEEN TITANS #1 is overlooked often and #6 (1st BEAST BOY with TEEN TITANS). I think the best value is DC PRESENTS #26 (though not silver age). Still VERY affordable (even in high grades) and it will be the one any movie or TV series will be based on.

Strange eh? I used the old OVERSTREET system for so long that it's part of the blood stream. But I am getting used to the numbering system now. Even for an old timer like me. The problem is the nuance in the lower and higher grades. It's getting used to the little things that can add or subtract even the slightest point. Seems once a book is about VG-VFN things are lot looser.

Yeah. I'm getting used to the whole numbering system. I guess for the most part until you get past 9.0 the other numbers don't get used like 2,3,4 etc. Like I never see a 8.7, or .75 or 5.3.

I hear you. I am only thinking about it anyway. The hassle might not be worth it. I guess I should be happy with my copy as I only paid 30¢ for it (average when you add up all the other comics I bought). And a 7.5 is not bad at all really. Still a FN/VFN.

I dunno really. It is the perception I suppose. Technically you would be right. BB #60 is first mention of TEEN TITANS on cover. Same goes for Marvel Feature 1 as first DEFENDERS. But the market is different. As collectors we can accept or reject things based on our on bias and the market. I choose to accept BB #54 as 1st TEEN TITANS and will vote with my dollars as opposed to BB #60 which I want but am unwilling to spend the same amount. I may be wrong but it really does not matter until I decide to re-sell it. You decide for yourself.

Yes. This has me very puzzled. There is NO mention of a MOON KNIGHT anything as far as TV or Movie and yet high grade copies are approaching HULK 181 levels. Yet IRON FIST, which has a TV series, has not gotten anywhere nearly as close. That is why I think a good pressing might raise it a few notches and improve the overall look.

Just based on the photo I would say it is legit. It looks like like commissioned piece or character design. It maybe a piece from that infamous ARGO thing they did a movie about if the date is right. You may have to have an expert look at it closely to see if it is "live ink".

Thanks for the advice. I am actually the second owner. I got this from a long time friend who was selling the collection to raise funds and who collected WEREWOLF BY NIGHT and just happen to have #32 and #33. I also have #1-31,34- end of series. I don't mind paying twice especially since this is becoming a major key book for some reason. I mean really, what gives? I like MOON KNIGHT but the prices are crazy.

Thanks. I was actually thinking of having the WWBN #32 pressed and re-graded.

OMG those look beautiful! When did they come out? I never knew they even existed. What are they worth? Do they have dust jackets?

I have to agree that B&B 54 is first TEEN TITANS. Maybe not by name but certainly in spirit. If not for this trial run, there would be no TEEN TITANS. Like SUBMARINER #34-35 was the proto-DEFENDERS. AVENGERS #71 proto-INVADERS. HOUSE OF SECRETS #92 proto-SWAMP THING etc.