13 minutes ago, paperheart said:

1st weekend multiplier for the top movie the week prior to X-mas is 4x for each of the past 7 years (except for TLJ which was 3x).  US multiple probably closer to 4x than 3x- so $235MM at 3.5x. China will finish w/ $265MM.  Other int'l on track for around $350MM after $70MM weekend (ex China) and still to open in markets that DCEU films average $40MM+.  $800MM comfortably, $850MM possible. 

 

Opening weekend, China BO & WW BO total look eerily similar to another CB movie>VENOM 

On ‎12‎/‎21‎/‎2018 at 12:09 PM, Jaydogrules said:

Good call on that.  

I pretty much agree with your assertions too by the way.  Saw it late last night to about a half full theater (or half empty, depending on how you view things in life lol). Lots of people laughing when they weren't supposed to, and not laughing when they were.  I will also add that when neither of your leads can act for spit and have absolutely ZERO chemistr together, and when your "hero" is way too overpowered, thus eliminating any and all stakes and tension (I had this problem with Wonder Woman too, and a couple marvel movies) all you really can do at that point is have garish, cartoony CGI and repetitive fight scenes that all lead to nothing.  I actually liked Justice League better.  

2.0 out of 5.0 for me

-J.

So...Matrix sequel level quality?

Beautiful...I don't mind the goofy sticker.

2 minutes ago, TwoPiece said:

I love Iron Man as much as anyone, but it'll never be as good as The Dark Knight.

The first IM movie had a greater impact/influence on Ryan Coogler, director of BP.

And here we are, 10 years later and hopefully BP will be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.

2 hours ago, TwoPiece said:

 wut

Iron Man? The Incredible Hulk? Hellboy II? War Zone? No.

The only Studio that matters.

22 hours ago, paperheart said:

Will ‘Black Panther’ earn more Oscar nominations than ‘The Dark Knight’?

https://www.goldderby.com/article/2018/black-panther-oscars-the-dark-knight-news-846205937/

Yes.

Who cares about The Dark Knight in 2018.

More people talk about another Superhero flick from ten years ago.

10 hours ago, namisgr said:

Here you go, Karl.  Mine's bigger than yours.

 

Glorious!

Old Label & not pressed.

4 hours ago, KEY ISSUES Comics said:

So, what's the consensus from the photos? CT or ink drop from the printing process???

Thanks in advance.

Beautiful book.

Sadly, my vote is colour touch.

On ‎11‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 10:47 AM, Karl Liebl said:

Yeah...  I will pre screen next time I think, it should cut down on any surprises.  I am still new to this.  I have only sent in 6 books so far.  A lot of my other books don't need pressing too, so that's a plus.

So, pressing is a waste of cash?

Did you get any 9.8s?

Sadly, I have several CGC XMens that have "50c" price indentations on the front cover (see scans).

I submitted the comics a long time ago.

Can CCS work their magic & eliminate the indentations?

3 hours ago, Karl Liebl said:

Just take my word for it there are no creases in the cover,  I think I got low balled fine.  It is what it it is,  I think i get the slabbed book back tomorrow,  I am excited to see it after pressing and want to see what difference it made.  Its the first book i sent in.  I will post pics and you can decide for yourself.  If i see damage from pressing i will say and if improvement i will say too.  Half of the people here have FF 52 better than mine, its not a big deal.

Obviously, you think your CGC8 FF52, deserves a higher grade.

Call CGC and complain.

It' definitely a $5K comic 

On ‎10‎/‎30‎/‎2018 at 10:43 AM, Karl Liebl said:

And its an.... 8,  I guess pressing just couldn't overcome the rack rash on it.  I need to get the book back to see if pressing made any difference at all, its shipped now.

 

What were you expecting...CGC9.2?

If you're not satisfied, crack>press>resubmit

MCU in New York City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fip173ZccfY

1 hour ago, amazingspiderfan said:

I have seen many 9.8's of this book without this defect, that looked flawless. CGC has only given 2 9.9's to SA ASM'S and both copies (19,73) deserved every bit of the grade. I do not believe it would be very easy to get a 9.9 on a 33 as there are so MANY graded copies out there and 10X that many in the raw.

 

I would not waste your money on grader notes, as I would wager that there aren't any as typical with most 9.8's. The staples are the bigger issue on it , might post the front cover :P , one of my favorites.

 

Congrats on such a beautiful copy!

 

Good catch, Hawkeye!

8.5

Because of multiple spine stress (near bar code), creases on lower right front cover and lower left back cover.

Wear on top left and bottom left corner front cover.

52 minutes ago, crazyhips said:

Looks like a staple indentation.  Is it a square bound book?  

No

34 minutes ago, chrisco37 said:

Not sure what it’s from, but it shouldn’t be a 9.8 with that large a flaw.  Did you submit the book yourself? 

I submitted the book back in 2003.

I really don't want to pay for the Grader's Notes (I'm cheap!), but if the only flaw is the indentation > 9.9 

I have a CGC9.8 with an indentation on the back cover.

I think it's caused by the bundle strap? 

I'm wondering if this flaw is holding it back.

Opinions would be appreciated.

I'm kinda biased.

Accept US cash only.

Don't fall for the line..."I'm a collector, it's for my personal collection."  

30 minutes ago, jas1vans said:

I saw this on CL this week. I was told the book has never been pressed in the 12 or 13 years that the owner has had the book.

I can't help myself...let's compare 

Glorious

Nice book 9.0

Beautiful book its hard to say what CGC would downgrade the book with a tape pull.

I have a CGC8.5 SS and your copy is nicer than mine, minus the tape pull.

I'll say 5.5