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    O'Barr's "The Crow" love

    in Copper Age Comic Books

    Posted

    5 hours ago, comix4fun said:

    O'Barr posted something on his facebook a week or so back about it being back in development but that he's not involved and that Momoa is not involved .

    That's a bummer to hear that O'Barr isn't involved.  Nothing against Momoa, but I'd personally like to see a more obscure actor play the role.  And not necessarily someone who has muscles on top of muscles

    O'Barr's "The Crow" love

    in Copper Age Comic Books

    Posted · Edited by This is Who We Are

    49 minutes ago, oakman29 said:

    I'm afraid that this might be older news, is NOT on track.

    Hope I’m not passin along fake news or old news but the article was from 3 days ago, and 3rd paragraph in is sayin it’s back on track. May be wishful thinking on my end but this site has been my go to for movie updates

    Creepy 1

    in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?

    Posted · Edited by This is Who We Are
    edit

    Appreciate everyone's input.  Maybe it's human nature or that I just have a relatively untrained eye.  Definitely thought this was more along the lines of a 9.4 or 9.6 (especially with a pressing) so the reality check is helpful

    O'Barr's "The Crow" love

    in Copper Age Comic Books

    Posted · Edited by Matt Ramsey
    Better closure to narrative

    Hi All and Happy Holidays!  Things have been pretty slow in this thread as of late, but came across something I thought was pretty awesome.  Not sure if there is room here for "Crow Love" that extends to the Crow #1  (1999) Image McFarlane cover 1:10 variant, but by good fortune was able to acquire a CGC 9.8  I find it to be a really great cover and way more elusive to find ( especially 9.8 grade-worthy) than most would figure.  Wishing everyone happiness and health heading into 2020!

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    O'Barr's "The Crow" love

    in Copper Age Comic Books

    Posted · Edited by Matt Ramsey

    On 10/16/2019 at 4:23 AM, Parabellum said:

    I think there are a couple reasons for this.  The rumors over the past couple years about a reboot have probably brought back interest from old fans and most likely new ones that probably realized that there was a comic series.  This book is notoriously hard to find in 9.8 even though there are 41 of them (varying labels) on the census but they rarely come up for sale (25 public sales that I know of).  Even though it’s not The Crows “first appearance” I believe a lot of collectors find this book more desirable than Caliber Presents 1.  

    I agree with Parabellum--One went at ComicLink for 3100 early in the year I believe it was and another a couple months after that went for 2150 on Ebay, but the selling format was different than ComicLinks and the seller from Ebay (kindly) agreed to a best offer and it was sold in less than 24 hours of its listing.  Presently, this went up for auction and there were a ton of bids.  Based on price alone, this comic appears to be far more desirable than Caliber Presents 1.  The Census for Crow 1 is extremely low in 9.8 in comparison, the cover is mesmerizing, and acquiring a high grade with that black cover is insanely difficult.  Even in lower grades, this one continues to climb.  That's not to say Caliber Presents isn't also climbing, but not nearly so quickly as Crow 1.  They announce a new movie or a series and things will likely get even more interesting.

    CGC and CCS Timeframes

    in Newbie Comic Collecting Questions

    Posted · Edited by Matt Ramsey

    On 10/20/2019 at 11:24 AM, Bomber-Bob said:

    You have to remember that submissions are not processed in the order received. Higher priority is processed first. Your suggestion about 'slowing the train down' would never be considered. If you submit using Economy, you get no priority.  

    I will remember now!  Kind of reminds me of Fast Pass at Disneyland.  You're standing in line with the masses and out of nowhere a hoard of people pass you in the fast-pass line.  Kind of makes little to no sense to even give a time frame for Economy.  Should be described as "whenever we can get to it...and that won't be for a long long time."

    CGC and CCS Timeframes

    in Newbie Comic Collecting Questions

    Posted · Edited by Matt Ramsey

    Just an update on where my Copper-Era comic is in the grading process:  I submitted it for a pressing and encapsulation (Economy) towards the end of April.  It took 2 weeks to show up as received.  I'm relatively new to this process, so trying to interpret time frames when utilizing both pressing and grading services was pretty unclear.  I can't recall specifics but I believe the pressing time frame listed had been something like 60 business days and the grading timeframe was like 40.  This led me to come to the errant conclusion that the pressing and grading process would be completed in 60 business days- (I don't think you can get a pressing without a grade, so it made sense to me that pressing time frame would be bundled to include the grade).  Well, my conclusions were wrong.  On October 8th, my comic was updated to show as "received" by CGC.  I may be mistaken, but i believe I've been booted to the back of the line, so whatever the time frame back in April for encapsulation is now long past relevant and the time frame listed for grading as of 10/8 is where things stand.  Also, the last time I submitted for a grade, CGC charged me when they were ready to ship it back to me (I believe).  This time around, they charged me when marked as received (around 10/8), so I got pretty excited thinking that a grade was imminent.  Oh well, thankfully I'm an adult who has developed the skill of delayed gratification but from a business standpoint CGC and CCS hopefully can pick it up.  The demand is certainly there but their resources for completing orders is grossly lacking.  Maybe they should slow the train down rather than continuing to stretch their resources so thin (e.g,.being a presence at every comic-con, etc) until they pull together a workforce that can bear the demand

    CGC and CCS Timeframes

    in Newbie Comic Collecting Questions

    Posted

    That’s really helpful information! Thank you for this!  I’m a bit shocked that CBCS was dead. I’ve found their grading standards to be strong, but CGC has a lot of hype surrounding them. Not to say it isn’t earned but don’t believe their grading standards differ much from CBCS.  Now PGX,  that’s a different story

    CGC and CCS Timeframes

    in Newbie Comic Collecting Questions

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Wallstreet said:

    Quick question. Approximately how long does it take for a submission to show up online as received, after delivery at their PO Box? I had one box marked as received pretty quickly a few weeks ago. And I've since submitted a box last week, and then a third one was delivered yesterday. I realize with the nature of this business we're pretty much talking ballpark.

    I read a little bit of this thread. I don't think either of the two major grading companies are exactly rolling in the cash as far as their basic grading and encapsulation services. I wouldn't be surprised to see those prices go up. I guess this is still relatively new so it's hard to say how it's caught on/catching on. It would be nice if the buying side of the business added value to nicely encapsulated and graded book. It kind of hits the seller on the lower value books. Just like shipping. And then there's the question of adding or losing value based on what type of encapsulation is used etc. You know. This one's earlier and was only used for two months or whatever…

    The one I submitted in early May took I believe a week (after showing as being delivered) to show up in their system as received.  If you are paying for a pressing, it will remain "received" for a long time.  Basically, until CCS returns it to CGC.  Hope that helps!

    CGC and CCS Timeframes

    in Newbie Comic Collecting Questions

    Posted

    Hi All,

    I'm newer to submitting to CGC.  Back in April I submitted a comic book for pressing and a grade.  I'm wondering if the timeframe for CCS is separate from the time frame for CGC encapsulation (CCS' timeframe is much more extensive than CGCs so it would make sense to me that the CCS time frame was combined with CGC.  A couple weeks after submission, it was marked as "Received"  as of 5/11/19 and its stayed that status ever since.  I believe that it doesn't change or get updated while CCS has it, but based on the time frame for CCS when I submitted it, they should have pressed it by now.  I'm wondering if CGC ever forgets to upload the status and it could be further along in the process than the designation indicates.  I did choose economy, so am on the slow track but even still the timeframes just don't seem to add up.  Greatly appreciate any insight!

    Crow 1

    in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?

    Posted

    Sorry it's taken me so long to post this, but would greatly appreciate the expertise of this forum.  Here's the link to the Crow 1I received.  I've submitted this to CGC.  the back looked extremely clean, no tics or creases and corners were sharp.  The link below only shows the front cover.  I am requesting a pressing and paid the extra for it to be screened for a pressing so if they don't think it's advisable they won't press it.  What I thought was a chip on the neck was just glare.  Would GREATLY appreciate expertise on estimated grade (based on the front cover

    Thanks in advance for yuor expertise on grade!   https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Crow-1-First-Print-Excellent-Condition-Mint-J-O-Barr-Caliber-1989/192901182589?hash=item2ce9ce747d:g:floAAOSwG8ZcxQ8B

     

     

    Crow 1

    in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?

    Posted · Edited by Matt Ramsey

    Recently picked theCrow 1 up and it’s on its way.  Hoping to send to cgc.  It’s hard to tell but looks like there may be a small paint chip on the neck left side between the collar and chin. Hoping it’s dust but am wondering if a 9.8 would be out of the question if it is a chip? Thanks!, I'll hope to post some pics when I get it, but am just wondering what general consensus might be based on my brief description.  It's a pretty small speckno bigger than cm in diameter I'd say

    O'Barr's "The Crow" love

    in Copper Age Comic Books

    Posted

    10 hours ago, seanfingh said:

    That came off as more acerbic than I intended - probably because of the trend to retrofit "coming soon" blurbs and ads as first appearances.  Sorry about that.

    You're good, bud!  I dig your vocab :).  You had a good point to be made.