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I don't quite understand this argument. I think it's safe to say that anyone spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on a comic is of the "comic book collector" variety, regardless of what the issue or title is, whether Modern Age or Silver or Golden. But collectors ARE spending thousands of dollars on certain issues and titles. I don't think you can so easily dismiss WD as another Magnus 0. If anything, it's becoming a cultural phenomenon more along the lines of TMNT. The question is staying power with those collectors. When TMNT caught fire in the mid-80s, did the collector community have these same arguments? If so, here we are 25+ years later, and people are still spending thousands on that first issue. It's become THE key of that era (whatever era that is...the 80s generation era?). Is Walking Dead becoming THE key of this current era? If not already, it certainly seems on the verge of it. So, I can definitely see WD Issue 1 becoming THE key issue for all serious collectors to obtain for years/decades to come. It's no longer just hype. There's something more cultural behind the frenzy, unlike those Valiant days of yesteryear that came and went so quickly. The show's casual viewers are likely reading the trades. Whereas the hardcore viewers might be jumping on the floppy bandwagon (thus the inexplicable price jumps for the Weekly reprints). But the collectors are the ones laying down the big money. Do I think these prices will hold up? Every instinct agrees with you actually. No way these prices remain this high. But I'm just not so sure this is your typical bubble. I don't see prices coming down to less than $500 for Issue 1. Sure, supply is certainly MUCH bigger than TMNT 1. But the demand could very well become a permanent staple of this era. The trend is your friend....until the curve at the end. Expect TWD to fall as Pre-Unity Valiants did.

...and how do you feel?

CALL TO ARMS! I need your help, my friends. In Comics General, I'm running a nomination thread for best war comic cover (non-greytone) and need lots more challengers for the best cover. http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5540186#Post5540186 Please, start scanning/posting/submitting your favorites to that thread. We've only got a couple of days left to accept nominations, so get those in there ASAP. Many, many thanks!! Andy

I'll PM the OP. He seems like a reasonable guy.

I saw that. I'm sure JJ doesn't think it's crazy. Believe it or not, before next season hits, I believe a BLUE label 9.8 will go for a $900-$1k It will happen....... This property is so fekking hot, I am just in awe of prices being realized. And right at that moment you should have the exact same tingling sensation you got when you sold a Magnus #12 for $200 in 1993. It is that kind of analysis that has me thinking about selling my multi-signed 19 and 27. I don't want to, but I feel like a bad capitalist if I don't. ...and yes, you should be selling this week or next. (thumbs u

I saw that. I'm sure JJ doesn't think it's crazy. Believe it or not, before next season hits, I believe a BLUE label 9.8 will go for a $900-$1k It will happen....... This property is so fekking hot, I am just in awe of prices being realized. And right at that moment you should have the exact same tingling sensation you got when you sold a Magnus #12 for $200 in 1993. Reminds me of me.

Just sold ole davey-boy another few books. Great guy to deal with, always. Andy

Wow! What a buy for $2.50 each!!

Very surprising that they are selling for more than $10.

gave 425 for it with a case of ammo. Guy laughed and said "your going from a zombie comic to a zombie killer" I'd rather the gun than the book.

Wow!!

veddy veddy nice

I'm enjoying the Faye show (thumbs u Aaaahhhhh.. that means a lot to me Richard. If you ever change your focus please contact me and I might be able to buy a book or two. I hope you never do because it's nice having you in this little section of the boards once in a while. (thumbs u Amen.

paging MrBedrock

Don't knock those great books, Fay. Love em!

Having a war book sale tonight. Lots of books and it'll be unlikely that I get through all of these in a single night. Please stop by to say Thanks all! Andy http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5493183#Post5493183

Okay, folks, I'll have my sale started in about 10 minutes. (thumbs u

Good luck with the sale on those great pages, Shep. I'm really surprised that you're selling them so cheaply.

Won't be tonight. Will do my very best to get a whack up and running tomorrow night. (thumbs u

I'm getting ready to have a sale this week. Could be tomorrow night. Vast majority of books are scanned and ready to go. Will post another reminder here when it's listing time. Thanks guys and gals. (thumbs u Andy

Happy birthday, Fazy!! Off to General....

Amazing books, Fay!

They're showing nice scans of the books, IMO. Andy

What a nice story, Mick. Very humbling, indeed.

I got a couple of more war books back from CGC, will try to post them on Tuesday. (thumbs u