thedude

So many first appearances in X-Men #1. I'd go with that book all day.

Love Supes #1. But would take a coverless complete Action 1 hands down.

Look at that, a newsstand copy.

I'd buy it all day long at $1000

Is it graded? If so, what's the grade?

Those are great, if they were newstand versions, they would go for a premium, with 80s common keys, collectors are looking to differentiate with more rare versions.

Newstand versions are where it's at, I bought a raw copy from my LCS two weeks ago and also picked up a slsbbed 9.2 white.

is this because it would be seen as a "poor man" Tec #27?

this was early 90s, not sure exact year, '91,'92. but the footage is from a video that overstreet put out that year, I have a copy. although, only a small portion of what is presented here is actually in the video, this is the first time I'm seeing the complete unedited video that was taken. love the discussion of the "dot" v.s. "no dot" on the Batman #1s. and those estimated prices. whoo boy!!!

great book! the highest I ever had on this issue was a 4.0.

ahh, now this is a comic book.

Oh, I'm sure we all have had a similar experience. Lol

the ever changing, vague, subjective, CGC grading standards.

looks fantastic for a 4.0!

I only still have the Action #44 and #48 at this point, I've done a lot of selling these past 10 years to pay off my mortgage, but I've also done some buying, still have a blue label low grade Batman #1 and an X-men 1. plus other minor stuff. but once I get to a higher financial level I will probably start buying again.

i was only collecting the #40-50 range cuz I liked the Fred Ray covers in that range, plus I had a few others. Action #10,19,20,23,63,66. but what you've put together is really nice. the Superman title as well.

I have so many favorites Supes 1-24, 32, 53 Actions 1-63, but this one is my all time favorite.

Heritage https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/captain-america-comics-1-cover-married-incomplete-timely-1941-cgc-qualified-pr-05-cream-to-off-white-pages/a/7224-96042.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

which books are we comparing? the Cap #1 CGC 0.5 Qualified and the Batman #1 CGC Universal 0.5 that recently ended at Heritage? Cap#1 ended at $19,200 MARRIED COVER (but still original) Batman #1 ended at $12,600 FRONT COVER IS A COLOR COPY. so really your only getting original inside pages and back cover with lots of tape. if your going to have a cover missing, it shouldn't be the front cover, not really a one for one comparison to me.

the year was 2009, I had bought a Showcase #4 raw, had it CGC graded, came back blue 3.5 off white. at that time (2009), a Showcase #4 3.5 was going for about $2k there was discussion on these boards at that time of the future 10 year growth for Showcase 4. and the consensus was that whatever you paid for the book at that time (2009), that is what it would be worth 10 years later (now). so basically, no gain. so, I sold the book at that time, getting about $2k for it. Showcase #4 in CGC 3.5 are currently selling for $10k. the CW show happened, then Justice League movie, and now rumors of a Flash movie. nobody knows what the future holds. I have stopped listening to what the group think is in this hobby, because the naysayers are always saying "nay" dude out.

the market is becoming ever more "key" issue focused, which in the first 100 issues of Action, there aren't a whole lot of key issues. so unless it's #1 thru #19, #23, or any of the war cover issues, or super high grade, then prices are stagnate and growth is slow.

ditto

first the rules: NO SALES outside continental U.S. Paypal or Money Order accepted. US shipping is free. First I'll Take It in the thread wins, so if we agree to something via PM it is not final until the "I'll Take It" is posted in the thread. This just eliminates all potential problems. I reserve the right not to sell to anyone on my do not deal with list. Payment expected within three days of request. Time payments are an option for any book over $1,000. Just PM me first to setup a time arrangement that we both agree on. Return Policy -No Returns on CGC Graded Books barring some extraordinary circumstances. -Raw books can be returned within 1 week of receipt (Notify me of intent to return within 1 week of receipt, and then ship within 1 week after notification). If return is due to an error on my part, i.e. missed restoration, detached centerfold, or something like that then I will refund full amount including shipping and pay for return shipping. If return is due to a disagreement over grade, or buyer's remorse then buyer pays return shipping. Batman #181 CGC 4.5 ow/white pages. unrestored. CGC notes: centerfold detached, tape on interior. asking $525

you have always been world class Mikey.

LOL! ok, I'm not angry with you at all. and I don't know why you brought race into this, it's irrelevant. it was in the weeks leading up to the 2016 Tarzan movie, which you were making more bold predictions. and also, if I have a Bat #1, wouldn't I WANT it to be more valuable than Supes #1 or any other comic? but if I set my self interest aside, and use market history as a guide. I don't think it will, could it? yeah sure, maybe in time. but other factors besides character come into play. overall rarity, rarity in unrestored condition. Joker not being on the cover of Batman #1 is a detriment, plus, hero keys have usually out shined villain keys. at least up until now. that too may change. so no ill will toward you at all.