mikeggg Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) The 3 variant is really hard to find only one 9.8. I think there was a 9.4 that just sold on an auction site for a pretty decent price. I was told that the auto on inside page was legit too. Someone told me that quite a few were auto'd at comic show when given out. Maybe someone else has more info on that. Edited May 31, 2013 by mikeggg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Funny story about this #3 issue... Some history first...Years ago before the internet (when people didn't have readily available information and pictures of these rarities for validation) this issue was known (in price guides) as "Laird's Photo in white." This was, of course, just an easy way to spot the difference between the regular and variant issue. However, TMNT collectors knew in wasn't just "Laird's Photo" that was in white but the entire light blue color layer that was omitted from the print run. However, non-TMNT collectors and comic vendors didn't necessarily know this and keyed on "Laird's Photo in white." So, in the early 90's some guy was going around to local comic shops in my area trying to sell his copy of this "Lard's Photo in white" issue. One of the shop owners called me and asked if I'd take a look at it. When I saw the issue it was immediately apparent that the light blue layer was present on the entire cover...except for the "Laird's Photo" which did appear to be more white than light blue. But if you opened the cover, you could see the indentation / depression marks from the small eraser that was rubbed over and over and over along the "Laird's Photo" on the cover in an attempt to erase the light blue. Kinda wish I'd have bought that issue just for a novelty but the guy wanted something like $200 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I also like the one eyed turtle you got on one of them hes just winking ! Or the mask slipped a little.... Congrats again on an awesome haul Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Comics Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Question...just new at this and found out today that there are multiple printings of the early Archie turtles books, including a fifth printing of #1 and #7. Does anybody even care about these things? Should I snag these as I find them. Googled it but really couldn't find anything. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Funny you mention this. This will be one of my pet projects over the next few years...to find the multiple printings of the Archie TMNT issues. Basically, the first 11 (maybe 12) issues had multiple printings. Sometimes the covers are slightly different (bar codes on the front - or no bar code - or Victor Gorelick Salute) between printings. But always the legal statements on the inside note the printing number. As for whether people care about this...typically not for the Archie stuff. There were just so many printed that they aren't that valuable and the value difference of a 1st vs. 5th printing is nil. Mostly just hard-core collectors would even care. I say snap them up as you come across them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon_Turtle Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I have to agree that there are very few collectors who care much about the archie printings. I myself just made sure I had first printings of everything and called it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Question...just new at this and found out today that there are multiple printings of the early Archie turtles books, including a fifth printing of #1 and #7. Does anybody even care about these things? Should I snag these as I find them. Googled it but really couldn't find anything. Jim $5 would probably be a lot for each one so I'd say don't bother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Yes, $5 is expensive for each but you can typically find the early Archie issues in value bins (various conditions) at flea markets and local shops for just a buck or less each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I would love to get my CGC 8.5 signed by either Peter or Kevin as a signature series. Does anyone know when they are going to be signing again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I believe Kevbo will be at Dragon Con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I would love to get my CGC 8.5 signed by either Peter or Kevin as a signature series. Does anyone know when they are going to be signing again? Kevin's announced he'll be at Free Comic Book Day at Jetpack Comics in Rochester, NH next May. He also has signings updates on his site kevineastmanstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Now how to get the book there, signed and back to me without getting sent to Great Britain. (sorry, General Forum bad joke there. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclops Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeasOfCrap Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Next Laird and Eastman signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 The 3 variant is really hard to find only one 9.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeggg Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 beautiful book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubmonkey Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARiche503 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That's such a great book to get in 9.8 with white pages. I'm just saddened that it's an SS because as you may already know, it won't truly be a 9.8 in another 10 years after that sig ink has stained the pages below. I've been hunting down a universal grade for a while for this book with that rating. Congrats though all the same. It's what matters to you that's important. Anyone know what the going rate for Laird or Eastman's sigs are? Over the last 5 years I feel like you see signed stuff from there EVERYWHERE. That's the second hesitation I have when buying SS books. It seems like it does little to improve the value since their signatures are so easy to obtain. I'd rather retain the true integrity of the book versus get an autograph that really won't be uncommon at all in another 15 years after that much more stuff gets signed. I feel like my universal books would be more valuable in that much time since I'll have a true, unstained copy of the book with nothing on the cover to obstruct from the great artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeggg Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) I think being the only 9.8 and being SS makes the comic even more impressive at least with this particular issue. Whether the ink bleeds through or not it is still one of the most impressive tmnt books you will never have the chance to buy. Edited June 7, 2013 by mikeggg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
