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Journey Into Mystery Appreciation Thread
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With the recent success of Avengers...anyone feel JIM 83 or the JIM run will see any bump in value from Thor's popularity?

 

I doubt the movie had much effect...there has been a lot of upward pressure on the book for as long as I can remember.

 

I've been an #83 fan for a long time and I remember when you could get an 8.0 for about $6000 and a 9.0 for about $13,000-$15,000 around 2006 and they've been climbing steadily every year.

 

I sold a 9.0 for a hair under $40K early last year and a second one for $45K towards the end of last year.

 

The buyer was actually willing to pay $50K for the second JIM #83 (I had his offer come through on my website) but we worked in a second book (JIM #85 CGC 9.4) into a $60K deal so I divided the sales as $45K and $15K on the books.

 

And yes, I do have one right now. Kinda hoping I can hang onto one for a while.

 

:cloud9:

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Agreed. JIM#83 is one book whose value has been going up significantly for at least the last couple of years before the release of the Avengers movie.

 

And let's not forget that a CGC 9.4 white copy (only three 9.4's on the census) sold earlier this year on January 30th, by Pedigree Comics, for a record price of $222,200.00 !!! :o

 

Anyway, I'm so glad I bought my CGC 6.5 OW copy when I did. :cloud9:

 

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Of the later JIM's, this is probably the issue that appeals to me the most - new arrival today:

 

JIM118.jpg

 

....that's the first JIM I ever owned :cloud9: GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

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I also picked this up today; has "Don Heck '93" inscribed on the splash page.

 

And have I ever become a big fan of Matt Fox inks (and artwork) on Leiber's back-up stories:

 

JIM99.jpg

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