thedude

$86,578

very nice looking copy Matt, congrats. and I agree on the "prepared to set a new high price", I still can't believe what the Batman #1 (2.0 sl/brittle) went for when compared to what it sold for just two years ago over on Heritage.

I don't have the book in hand at the moment, here is an old photo I took of the book next to a lower grade Action #48, ( I at one time had 4 copies I think). the scan probably does make the edge browning look worse. perhaps my settings are off, I am a newbie to Vuescan.

I thought this was a very good price for a 2.5 with tape along the spine. looks nice otherwise. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Fantasy-15-CGC-GD-2-5-Off-White-to-White-/232730482846?hash=item362fd1589e%3Ag%3A~nkAAOSwP8lazi4X&nma=true&si=UuyHtePCHhPSQqT60v5RuROGQFA%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

after 13 years on these boards, finally got a legal size scanner, thanks to this thread went with the HP 7400c and of course Vuescan. example.

I actually like to negotiate as a buyer or seller, If I'm buying, and we can't come to an agreed price, then I keep my money and look for a better deal/book elsewhere, (which always happens anyway) If I'm selling, and we can't come to an agreed price, then I keep the book and wait for another buyer who pays my asking price (which doesn't seem to take very long) or I keep the book and wait for it to appreciate even more. so it's a win/win/win.

this is the former old label 8.5 "Rusted staples" ow/white right? I mean it's got the same two little specks by the "N" in Action.

not just that, but a higher grade, pedigree copy with better PQ TEC 27 came in second banana to the lower grade, non pedigree, Cream-off-white pages Action #1. What's going on here? is Batman slipping? perhaps it's the less than favorable portrayal of Batman in the Justice League movie. ( he said in his best Comic Connoisseur voice.). lol!

really? I hadn't heard about this sale.

so true, I think collectors got burned out on #227 for a bit. with #232 and #251 lagging behind. but currently the "action" has moved on to #251, that and #232.

my prediction, $675k

I always thought Superman #53 was Jor-el's first.

man check out All Star 8 with almost 50% increase from 2016. Action 7 and 10 doing well with 25% increases.

if it's cold, yes.

Dr. Manhattan, no drawbacks other than being naked all time.

this was my understanding as well, just like there were (3?) print runs of Superman #1, with small differences between the print runs. although the market hasn't shown any favorability to either printings.

Bat #1 up to $70k

You should post a pic if you can.

and Lois.

just thought I'd throw another comparison between the 2 books together. as we remember, this 1.5 Cap #1 sold Dec 7, 2017 on Comic Connect for $70k https://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=746661 and this 1.5 Bat #1 (brittle pages) sold one week later (Dec 15, 2017) with an accepted offer on eBay of $85k. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-CGC-1-5-Unrestored-1st-Appearance-of-Joker-and-Catwoman-1940-GORGEOUS-/391805790631?hash=item5b3971e9a7%3Ag%3AkQIAAOSwblZZNKZa&nma=true&si=UuyHtePCHhPSQqT60v5RuROGQFA%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 however, the 1.5 Bat #1 did have much better eye appeal than the 1.5 Cap #1. so with this comparison, I would say that Bat #1 is still a little ahead in FMV than Cap #1. but they are very close and I would say that it really depends on how the books present, will be fun to watch the current 3.5 copies.

thx!

Incredible Hulk #181 CGC universal grade 6.5 off-white pages. book has nice centering, no stamps or writing. no tape. just a real nice mid grade copy. asking $1700 now, the rules. Paypal or Money Order accepted. US shipping is free. Canada and everywhere else shipping at cost, I declare full value on customs forms 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 agreed upon sale. 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

sounds like Smallville "part 2", but I'll give it a shot.

first Joker and Catwoman, and I like the cover.