GreatCaesarsGhost

Ok this surprised me

On 4/30/2024 at 8:19 AM, Captain Canuck said:

Thanks, but I don’t see any comps for centerfolds, the ad page (June 2) or a partial cover or back cover on any of the auction sites.
 

I think I only need part of the wrap to leaf cast and have it declared restored. All 3 are not easy to come by.

 

Is a centerfold worth $25K, $10K or even just $5K? If I make an offer on that eBay centerfold, I want to at least know it was a reasonable offer and didn’t over pay or be able to walk away and know that I offered what it is actually valued at. 

You’ve had high quality responses but still have questions. This is an art, not a science. You want black and white in a world filled with grey

6 months ago Blissard Comics (the dentists son) on eBay advertised a sup 1 centerfold for $25k. After a month the price dropped to $20k, then it disappeared. You may want to reach out to him for more info. Good luck

On 4/28/2024 at 2:25 PM, vheflin said:

I propose it was stored in an exposed stack, that is, not in a closet or box/chest or other container.

The stack protected the pages from air exchange but the spine stuck out 1/4" or so, caught air and rotted.

Makes sense 

Now this confuses me. The pages are OW/W, but the spine is brittle?? Everything I thought I knew is wrong 

On 4/27/2024 at 5:12 AM, Mutie Fan said:

Same book, same serial number. Different seller, different price. Gotta love Ebay. 

Which will you take?

I hadn’t seen this thread before. I think the covers of Mystery in Spaces are wonderful, and don’t get enough acclaim 

On 4/19/2024 at 11:24 AM, Gotham Kid said:

Anybody have any info on the AC1 that was sent to Metro (raw) for the upcoming auction ?

Video is on IG. Looks like a very nice copy ! 

It’s nice to see Metro is punching back

This whole string has brought me new appreciation of Milton Caniff 

I thought conducting this poll was a public service. Thank you

On 4/14/2024 at 9:57 PM, sartrexpress said:

While articles of Nazi holocaust mass murders failed to make the front pages of newspapers around the world, this Cap cover by Schomburg daringly spells it out. 

Wow. Amazing book

On 4/9/2024 at 8:05 PM, adamstrange said:

There was a discussion of Cole Romance cover popularity as a result of the recent Heritage sale of True to Life Romance 11.

I will set up a poll for that, with the following approach:

Pick your 10 favorites out of all 83 Cole Romance covers.

Deadline Midnight Sunday

I have scans ready for all the covers to make it easy to participate.

Thoughts?

I’d like to see it. I’d also like to see a poll on his non-romance covers, but first things first 

On 4/8/2024 at 9:11 PM, Hepcat said:

Sad to hear but that's quite common in long marriages. Eventually the bloom comes off the romance.

I see what you are doing here. Pretty funny

No one can beat Kirby’s FF portrayal, but he really didn’t hit the ground running on them. His initial portrayals are third image below.. By issue 40 he was hitting on all cylinders . But I actually think I like Ditko’s initial portrayals better. Is it just me?

On 4/6/2024 at 10:22 PM, tth2 said:

I would agree with you for must have books that don't come to market very often, in any grade.  But Cap 1 (and Bat 1) are 

A mere 76 times Guide. That sound you are hearing is my head exploding 

On 4/5/2024 at 11:07 AM, tth2 said:

I wouldn't, but I'm trying some empathy exercises my therapist gave me.

Let’s get a rope

On 4/5/2024 at 10:34 AM, woowoo said:

Glad you sold your Batman 1 when you did going to take a bit before that book gets that price again.

If memory serves me right, I think you have a Cap 1 

 

Hi Harold. Yes my Bat 1 was the same book that sold yesterday in heritage. When I sold it 2 years ago thru CC it went for crazy money, and I feel bad for yesterday’s consignor. 
 

yes I still have my Cap 1. I guess I should have sold it same time as the Bat 1!

On 4/4/2024 at 9:41 PM, sfcityduck said:

3.0 ow/w vs. 2.5 cr/ow has me declaring a win for the 2.5 by more than a nose.

Both books are super cool. There is a strong case that CA 1 probably should be the higher valued book given it is the title character very first app and origin and Batman 1 is not. Still, the fact that CA and his rogues gallery are just not as good characters as Batman and his rogues gallery probably tips the scale for now. Batman 1 could even get a big bump off of the Joker movies now CA is out of the MCU.  

Dont disagree, but due to Caps lucky birth into the Timely/Marvel world, he’s got better friends that resonate more with the youngsters. Spider-man, anyone? Heck, even Daredevil and Iron Man too. That alone will maintain some parity for our beleaguered Cap

On 4/5/2024 at 8:26 AM, pmpknface said:

Yep, I'll take it!  Some of the best $23 I've spent in this hobby!   

$23!!

On 4/4/2024 at 6:21 PM, thehumantorch said:

#1 and #2 just keep going up.

#2 for sure. What I learned with this most recent #2 sale is that, unlike most books, there appears to be no price fall-off after the pandemic ended. The price just keeps motoring upwards

actually, now that I’m thinking about it, same for #1.  Unlike almost all the other Promise books, the #1 sold for more the second time around: $102k at initial offering in June of 2021, then $144k a couple years later.

these books must be on every want list. Overcoming the Promise curse is no small feat

On 4/5/2024 at 12:49 AM, szav said:

That 3.0 presented exceptionally well for the grade, pretty clean looking with pretty solid colors too.  Most of the defects were well obscured spine splits and tape on the interior.  I think any other 3.0 goes for way less right now.

You are right about the eye appeal, but I thought the tape might act as a deterrent 

Given today’s events, it’s time for a bump. Cap 1 is closing the gap . . .

On 4/4/2024 at 1:07 PM, szav said:

Several other 100k range losses so far too, the cap 1, the sensation 1.  They’re still getting great prices, so worse for the consignor’s/flippers than the market overall maybe.

Right. They’re still good prices for anyone who bought prepandemic