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On 1/14/2022 at 1:04 PM, ExNihilo said:

I was totally in your position 3 years ago.  Then I started accumulating variant covers that I thought looked cool, but I've barely gone back and revisited since.  I realized that my keys brought me more satisfaction because many of those were books that I've wanted since childhood.  That's when I realized that these pretty variant covers by JSC and the likes only bring me short term happiness.  But the old, more expensive keys...those bring me long term happiness.  After that point, I pretty much swore off variants and put that money towards the keys that 6 year old me would have only dreamed of.

I'm not trying to dissuade you, just saying to think honestly about whether the enjoyment you get from these books will be long lasting or not.

Honestly I think the price of this pack will be the determining factor for me. If it is not crazy high I may still pull the trigger and hope I still like the books next year I love the JSC books I have because I love his artwork and the story that was inside the book. This would be the first time I bought a book solely on the cover without actually reading what is inside. The problem I am facing is most of the keys I still want are outside of my price range but I have Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket haha You bring up a great point though!!! I have never thought of it like that. My keys are the ones I talk about with others. Thanks for the different view point ExNihilo! 

On 1/13/2022 at 7:50 PM, ExNihilo said:

I haven't bought anything from the JSC store in quite a while now, but i'm digging the "bad girl" vibe of covers C and D.  Might have to do with the fact that I get a little weak in the knees when I see girls with tattoo sleeves.  

 

I have never bought a pack straight from JSC before but I am really hoping to snag this one. I try to save my comic money for keys and not just for covers but I am loving these ones. He draws my favorite version of Black Cat and he killed it on these four. Hopefully it isn't crazy expensive and isn't sold out. 

On 1/6/2022 at 2:53 PM, Oskywalker said:

Most recent additions.

 

That is a hell of a haul! Congrats. So many great books in there!

On 1/8/2022 at 8:41 PM, Scandell said:

I've been out of the Campbell loop for the past year.  Can someone explain to me the rising prices of my 9.8 Black 1 variant:

 

I don't know what that book has shot up in value recently but I am not complaining haha I was lucky enough to submit one and have it come back as a 9.8!

On 10/14/2021 at 2:53 PM, RedKSuperman said:

CLZ is an excellent app that works with GoCollect but they have been having some issues with updates, etc so GoCollect might be going bye bye.  Anyways, my advice drop the $1.99 per month for the CLZ subscription.  It makes your collecting easier and it's a record of your collection if anything happens to it. 

 

-RKSM   

I don't really have enough books to make that worth while. Oh well I will find another site hopefully. Luckily I got most of the books I wanted while the site was still free! Thanks for the recommendation though!

So I have always used GoCollect as well and I really liked them! They updated their site today though and to see the FMV of your books you now need a subscription I will be looking for a new site to log my collection. I don't need the info enough to pay for it but it was fun to see. CLZ needs a subscription as well but if there are any free sites like GoCollect used to be I am all ears!

On 10/3/2021 at 8:02 PM, Juno Beach said:

Just picked this up at a local show for $60. Very happy. 

That is such a cool cover!

On 9/18/2021 at 11:00 AM, IbukiLord said:

Picked up an ASM 607 today, the case is cracked at the top so got it for a steal, planning to crack and press it, the graders notes give me hope for a grade bump with a press.

 

That is one of my favorite covers by him! Smart getting it regraded because I would be worried I would cut myself on that case haha Best of luck and great find!

On 7/4/2021 at 9:13 PM, Juno Beach said:

Amazing, unfortunately still on my want list. 

Still on mine as well!

13 hours ago, Albert Thurgood said:

 would have given the front cover 3.5. I guess they took off 0.5 for the damaged BC

I was hoping for a 3.5 but I agree with you. I think they took off for the BC. 

5 hours ago, Funnybooks said:

Did you press the book?

I did

14 minutes ago, Zegeroth said:

SE of his foot, maybe that whole area.  Looks like it could be smeared all over, that might not be removable very easily.

20 minutes ago, thehumantorch said:

Do you mean to the right of the villains left foot?  Looks fishy.

Yep! There is a crease right where you guys were talking about at the bottom corner that looks like it could be the culprit. I weirdly feel better now that I see it. I don't think that can be removed but hey you win some and lose some. I really appreciate all the feedback and helping me out! 

2 minutes ago, thehumantorch said:

Look closely at the black areas of the cover.

Do you see it? Or is that where it normally is? I looked it over before I sent it in but I am in no way a professional. It seems like there are still a lot of color breaking marks all over the cover. 

Thank you all for your input! The book is finally back and it came in a little lower than I was hoping for but can't complain. Still a great book! 

Thank you all for your grades! It finally came back from CGC. Apparently there is some color touch on the cover that I didn't see and still can't find but still pretty excited to own this book.  

Was finally able to snag 601 and 607 last weekend. They are some of my favorite covers by him. 

9 hours ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

I was going to wait till someone more in tune to post, but I likewise inquired once.

I asked if any was close to $3,000 just because I'd enjoy original art rather than a $1,500 sketch cover imo.

I remember getting the general idea in response that it was a bit more, and that maybe his preliminaries were more my speed.

This may have been a foot in mouth moment  idk, because I only have like 2 pieces of oa and they were quite a bit less...

This is if my memory serves 

I figured that was the answer but I just thought I would ask! haha Thanks for the feedback!

Has anyone ever bought JSC's original art off of his website? I'm just wondering how crazy expensive it is or if there is a slimmer of hope if I save for awhile

On 1/13/2021 at 3:57 PM, IbukiLord said:

The homage cover of this is fantastic, really great cover and interesting direction that Campbell went with. One I will try to add to the PC that's for sure.

I completely agree! I told myself yesterday, I was gonna take a break from buying Campbell stuff for a little but then he comes out with this set! If the price is right I will definitely try to add these to my stash. Then maybe I will take my break haha 

On 10/14/2020 at 1:07 PM, piper said:

Sorry for the low res scan.  This was my personal copy I purchased when I was in High School.  I wasn't exactly delicate with it...

 

That is so cool you still have the original copy! Comics are meant to be enjoyed

On 9/22/2020 at 9:01 PM, Oskywalker said:

Mail call!

My 6th copy of ASM 18 Decomixado 

I love that cover! I have looked for it for awhile but just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Great get!!

I just picked up an ASM 42 for my collection. I would really appreciate some advice on what grade you guys think this would get. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you so much! 

On 7/2/2020 at 4:28 PM, ExNihilo said:

(still not as breathtaking as the Black Cat "Le Chat Noir" cover),

That is one of my all time favorites by him. I don't have a lot of JSC's stuff but I was lucky enough to pick that cover up.