Charles Mann

Sorry for the long wait.  .Just got this back.   C&P which helped a lot.  Smudge on back still there but better.   Dents gone.

CGC 5.0   I'm a happy camper.

On 5/23/2021 at 9:56 AM, Charles Mann said:

This is my first post.  Please be gentle...

Bought this in 1982 for $100.   I plan to slab. I'm feeling my way through the process.  I've sent in a few book to learn how it goes.   Appreciate any thoughts/comments.

 

On 2/27/2022 at 10:04 PM, Wolverinex said:

Still shocked no one has bought this yet.  

 

Anyway, this 8.5 Cerebus 1 is at 7500 with 2 days left.

https://www.comiclink.com/Auctions/search.asp?FocusedOnly=1&where=auctions&title=cerebus+1&ItemType=CB

It just ended.  $8900.

On 2/7/2022 at 10:02 PM, Wolverinex said:

I bet 700 was the last sale which was a long time ago.  All grades of Cerebus 1 has been going up significantly since Covid hit in 2020.  Early on during the pandemic, every copy was wiped off the market.  Due to it's low print run, only a few copies trickle out since that time.   The most recent sale of $7200 for the 7.5 is probably more reflective of the current market, though obviously at the upper end. 

while Cerebus 1 doesn't have the recognition of Marvel bronze keys, I think it will likely maintain it's price point due to it's historical  significance and rarity marking the rise of Independent comic creators (showing that these books could actually be popular)  and paving the way for TMNT, Image comics, etc.   It's an important key in the history of comics.  

Congrats on picking up a copy.  Is it authentic?   What grade is it?

I have a couple recently slabbed CGC 8.0/8.5. Bought them new in 1977 for a dollar.  Yeah I'm old.

On 2/7/2022 at 9:42 PM, Charles Mann said:

So Heritage shows a Dec.12th 2021 auction of Cerebus #1 CGC 7.5 closed at $7500.

Opps! $7200.

On 2/7/2022 at 9:22 PM, Charles Mann said:

Their website says: 

"ComicBase prices are actual reports of live market data from over 2 million verified market transactions from Atomic Avenue, as well as auction sales data from Heritage Auction Galleries. These prices are updated each week, reflecting successful sales and seller pricing." fwiw.

So Heritage shows a Dec.12th 2021 auction of Cerebus #1 CGC 7.5 closed at $7500.

On 2/7/2022 at 9:18 PM, Charles Mann said:

I watch prices on ComicBase software which updates weekly based on auctions etc.  Cerebus #1 (CGC 7.0) sat around $800 all last year til December.  Now its climbed to $4500.  

Their website says: 

"ComicBase prices are actual reports of live market data from over 2 million verified market transactions from Atomic Avenue, as well as auction sales data from Heritage Auction Galleries. These prices are updated each week, reflecting successful sales and seller pricing." fwiw.

On 2/7/2022 at 6:56 PM, PeterPark said:

What sales are you seeing?

I watch prices on ComicBase software which updates weekly based on auctions etc.  Cerebus #1 (CGC 7.0) sat around $800 all last year til December.  Now its climbed to $4500.  

I'm not a Black Cat but I have a couple dozen early Cerebus (1 thru 25).  I have lurked this board recently trying to get insight/news.  I have a few questions.

Any idea why the #1 has rocketed up since December?

Has this happened before with Cerebus?

With so few issues out there to trade is it just as likely to freefall back below $1000.

Not complaining, more like amazed.

7 hours ago, Albert Thurgood said:

I did likewise, spending $100 on FF#1 in mid-70s. Your book is in better grade than what I got though.

Wow, still a great book at any grade.  That's about half what I spent on my first car back then.  A dollar was money. 

46 minutes ago, Albert Thurgood said:

Yep - a lot of things bought for $100 back in the '80s would have lost all value, so it was a good investment.

41 minutes ago, BabyAteMyDingo said:

$100 used to be a lot of coin in 1982. I painted houses in summertime for $400 in 1981. Money went further back then. A very good investment indeed.

41 minutes ago, BabyAteMyDingo said:

$100 used to be a lot of coin in 1982. I painted houses in summertime for $400 in 1981. Money went further back then. A very good investment indeed.

I poured my spending money into a pile of tired looking TOS and much better looking Iron Man comics.  Just buying them cuz I liked them.  Crazy kid.  Who knew?  

Thanks guys! 4.0 was my floor but I'm new to grading.  This forum is such a training resource and fun at the same time.

I'm going to get it screened for C+P.  That big stain on the back seems like old grime.  In any case I'm very happy.

This is my first post.  Please be gentle...

Bought this in 1982 for $100.   I plan to slab. I'm feeling my way through the process.  I've sent in a few book to learn how it goes.   Appreciate any thoughts/comments.