MAY1979 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) On 2/5/2021 at 4:46 PM, bluehorseshoe said: It does make sense #1 has hit the $2000 plateau even though the population of the book in CGC 9.8 compared to other books is on the high side. - #1 and #2 (low distribution compared to previous and next issues) are books that were pretty much HOT from the very day they went on-sale. Other issues in the run of course too were very hot during the 1980's but not from Day 1 - #1 and #2 are books that all kids collecting comics in 1982-end of decade had or wanted badly. - #1 is one of the most remembered (classic) books and covers of the 1980's. - It can be argued the TV Show and GI Joe #1 are Pop Culture symbols of a generation and the demand for #1 far outstrips supply Speaking of Issue #2, I recall as child getting it at an unplanned and unexpected visit to a comic book shop. Issue #3 was already out and no issue #2 appeared and my local newsstand racks. For many reasons including the story it remains my favorite issue of the run. I still read it once a year. Edited March 15, 2021 by MAR1979 Skunkboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehorseshoe Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 16 hours ago, MAR1979 said: Is it just me or do many books at clink auctions garner 15-25% higher prices than on eBay. I've also seen common (non Joe) books that just sit on eBay at lower prices go for decent money at clink. makes me think that even if no reserve their system enters a minimum at some point before the auction ends. Joe #1 does now go for 2K on eBay in 9.8 so probably not the right topic for me to have placed my above paragraph. It does make sense #1 has hit the $2000 plateau even though the population of the book in CGC 9.8 compared to other books is on the high side. - #1 and #2 (low distribution compared to previous and next issues) are books that were pretty much HOT from the very day they went on-sale. Other issues in the run of course too were very hot during the 1980's but not from Day 1 - #1 and #2 are books that all kids collecting comics in 1982-end of decade had or wanted badly. - #1 is one of the most remembered (classic) books and covers of the 1980's. - It can be argued the TV Show and GI Joe #1 are Pop Culture symbols of a generation and the demand for #1 far outstrips supply Speaking of Issue #2, I recall as child getting it at an unplanned and unexpected visit to a comic book shop. Issue #3 was already out and no issue #2 appeared and my local newsstand racks. For many reasons including the story it remains my favorite issue of the run. I still read it once a year. My experience with Clink has been very different, I tend to buy stuff under GPA on Clink and Heritage (but thats because of the ridiculous 20% buyers premium), but with Joe 1, 2, 26, 27, 155, and of course 21, these books look like they are going there and staying there in terms of price climbs. Parabellum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan78 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Has anyone seen a Special Missions without the marvel logo on the top corner box. Is it a 2nd print. Not marked in the indica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksR Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Jonathan78 said: Has anyone seen a Special Missions without the marvel logo on the top corner box. Is it a 2nd print. Not marked in the indica. No, that’s really odd. And to my knowledge they never reprinted any of the special missions issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Jonathan78 said: Has anyone seen a Special Missions without the marvel logo on the top corner box. Is it a 2nd print. Not marked in the indica. ComicBookRealm refers to it as a variant: Direct Market misprint Marvel Logo missing above Dukes head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan78 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said: ComicBookRealm refers to it as a variant: Direct Market misprint Marvel Logo missing above Dukes head Very interesting. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Master Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I don't think its a 2nd print, just a printing error. I have several copies - newsstand and direct - and they are all identical. Here are my 3 CGC versions, CGC recognizes it as a logo variant. (sorry about the sideways pic ) Jonathan78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Master Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) On 2/5/2021 at 3:48 PM, bluehorseshoe said: Got this during the last Clink auction. TPB of ARAH 3, 6, and 7. Census: 1 graded copy, this one. Just stumbled on it. Anyone know the backstory? Its Marvel, but I have never seen it before. SWEET! I have a raw copy somewhere but it is not in the best of shape. If you ever want to part with this you let me know . Edited February 26, 2021 by Silent Master a mistake bluehorseshoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKJ Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 GI Joe 32 shooting up in price in 24 hours. Speculators go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksR Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 5 hours ago, PKJ said: GI Joe 32 shooting up in price in 24 hours. Speculators go... It’s a little silly, nobody wanted this book 2 days ago and now all the buy it nows are like $75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubmonkey Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 20 hours ago, Silent Master said: I don't think its a 2nd print, just a printing error. I have several copies - newsstand and direct - and they are all identical. Here are my 3 CGC versions, CGC recognizes it as a logo variant. (sorry about the sideways pic ) Your collection amazes me! every time you show something it's the pinnacle of that issue... do you have a pic of that special missions #1 with the sketch by Zeck handy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) For those eagerly anticipating the Lady Jaye series on Amazon, Herb Trimpe's Lady Jaye Order of Battle #1 Pin-up will be coming up for sale in Heritage's March 8th Weekly auction... keep your eyes peeled for it. https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/herb-trimpe-and-joe-delbeato-gi-joe-order-of-battle-1-illustration-original-art-marvel-/p/122111-112001.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515 Edited March 1, 2021 by comiconxion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehorseshoe Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 2/5/2021 at 4:48 PM, bluehorseshoe said: Got this during the last Clink auction. TPB of ARAH 3, 6, and 7. Census: 1 graded copy, this one. Just stumbled on it. Anyone know the backstory? Its Marvel, but I have never seen it before. I got the book yesterday from Comiclink, to put it in a perspective with regard to size, here is a picture with your standard copper age book: BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn17 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 6 hours ago, bluehorseshoe said: I got the book yesterday from Comiclink, to put it in a perspective with regard to size, here is a picture with your standard copper age book: That's pretty cool and unique. Good find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephisto Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I got this Hildebrandt Brothers painting that was used for a lithograph and I was pretty certain blondie is Duke...and then I started reading Marvel G.I. Joe and now I’m sitting here thinking...spoon is that Hawk? Early Hawk looks way too much like Duke. I’d still assume it’s Duke but seeing Scarlett and Snake Eyes running around with Hawk in the early issues I’m still a little 🤷♂️. Parabellum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn17 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Mephisto said: I got this Hildebrandt Brothers painting that was used for a lithograph and I was pretty certain blondie is Duke...and then I started reading Marvel G.I. Joe and now I’m sitting here thinking...spoon is that Hawk? Early Hawk looks way too much like Duke. I’d still assume it’s Duke but seeing Scarlett and Snake Eyes running around with Hawk in the early issues I’m still a little 🤷♂️. Pretty sure that is Duke. But can understand the uncertainty. In the early books, they did look a lot a like as they both did have the blonde hair. Later Hawk was portrayed with brown hair (IIRC). That is still a cool painting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksR Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 11:05 PM, Mephisto said: I got this Hildebrandt Brothers painting that was used for a lithograph and I was pretty certain blondie is Duke...and then I started reading Marvel G.I. Joe and now I’m sitting here thinking...spoon is that Hawk? Early Hawk looks way too much like Duke. I’d still assume it’s Duke but seeing Scarlett and Snake Eyes running around with Hawk in the early issues I’m still a little 🤷♂️. I would guess Duke, even though the uniform is wrong. Cool to have, congrats! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn17 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Do wonder if it is inspired by this cover or what transpires in this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksR Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Capn17 said: Do wonder if it is inspired by this cover or what transpires in this issue. It does look like it. 🤔 That’s Hawk on this cover, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn17 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, BrooksR said: It does look like it. 🤔 That’s Hawk on this cover, right? Yep. Duke doesn't get introduced till issue #23 along with Roadblock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...