Michael Esposito

TAKE 165-172, 174-177, 179-181, 189-190, 192-193 per PM

Beautiful looking book. As the prices continue to get away from me I'm really hoping to continue the collection looking for low-grade stuff that presents this nicely. I've seen some ASM #1 .5's lately that have definitely caught my eye.

If you want them both on the same cover you can go as early as Fantastic Four Annual 1. Spidey is in Sub Mariner 14 (1969), but I don't remember the issue and can't say if they actually meet haha

8.5. Presents beautifully from that first pic!

This NM copy of Nintendo Power #1 sold last night for $2,370. Pretty good sale and I think probably the first loose copy I've seen that I thought should be slabbed.

What a scoop! That makes it sound like the guy who won this lot of 6 sealed issues got an absolute steal if they grade well. One thing that's strange about that lot of the 6-sealed is that it also sold in November using the same images for $500 less. Wonder what happened there...

Hard to tell if 3k will be considered a bargain down the line. I think in terms of Nintendo Memorabilia these magazines are awesome, but video game collectors are interested in...collecting video games. Don't get me wrong, I expect the value to rise, just not by a significant amount. If the #1 ever gets graded I imagine it alone could fetch 3k+ today if it actually came back 9.4 or better

Yes, still have the Tatooz! Does CGC take that into consideration when grading the book?

With the book somehow getting hot recently wondering if anyone has any opinions on my copy. Looks like an 8.5 to me?

Nice! I remember a few pages back you mentioned you were looking to upgrade. Post a pic when you get it.

One of my favorite ASM Covers! So happy to receive this one for the holidays. And it’s got my name on the slab (no, I’m not THAT Esposito haha).

Secured a beautiful copy of #2 before the holidays. Such a tough one to find with a nice cover. Again, nothing NM or even close, but I’m happy to get something with no major defects, writing, and everything still attached.

Thanks for all the grade suggestions, I'm leaning 8.5 as well since I had a very similar looking copy of ASM 300 that came back 8.5 I don't think I'm gonna send this one to CGC, but if I did I'd get a press for sure.

I really love this copy, but does it grade as high as I think it should? Thanks for any suggestions!

Hi all! Long time user, new to posting. Would love to get some thoughts on this copy of ASM 252.