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[Frisco Larson]

GREAT run of Marvels Billy Boy!! 

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[podboy66]

great books Billy!  

[scottde]

Made a little trade acquisition today.  Unfortunately the majority of the post war 9.2 crew (Cap 52, 56 and 58) had to go as part of the deal but I wound up with this little trinket and some extra cash instead. I’m happy. 

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well, i guess!

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On 4/6/2021 at 11:40 AM, podboy66 said:

great books Billy!  

thanks vern.  i've got to wait a bit for new copies of 27 and 54 to get here, and then finally i'll get that long-promised 92-book group shot put together.

[Subby1938]

Weird  question but an honest one . Are non WW2 covers that much more undesirable than its counterpart even if the book may be rarer . I’ve been debating lately if I should break my submariner run up to buy a big silver key like AF15 but have held off because I know I’d never get the books again . 
 

most people I talk to try and handcuff me in that they always use non WW2 cover as less desirable and think it should come with big price drops????

Any thoughts or advice ? Currently I have 14-42 of the Subby run and all the books are cgc blue in various grades 

[Jasonmorris1000000]

28 minutes ago, Subby1938 said:

Weird  question but an honest one . Are non WW2 covers that much more undesirable than its counterpart even if the book may be rarer . I’ve been debating lately if I should break my submariner run up to buy a big silver key like AF15 but have held off because I know I’d never get the books again . 
 

most people I talk to try and handcuff me in that they always use non WW2 cover as less desirable and think it should come with big price drops????

Any thoughts or advice ? Currently I have 14-42 of the Subby run and all the books are cgc blue in various grades 

I’m very envious of your Sub-Mariner collection so if I were you I’d try to save up for an AF 15 rather than sell Golden Age stuff.  These two issues in particular I have been looking for for my collection and they hardly ever come up for sale.  If you wanted to replace them later, you might have to wait for years.  AF 15’s, while desirable, are relatively easy to find for sale in low to medium grades.

[Subby1938]

Noted . I knew this about the Subbys and I always dreamed of completing them as it’s more rewarding . The problem I have is price point . The AF 15 has climbed to almost unattainable levels even in 2-2.5 . I’ve been outbid on almost every Submariner timely since December so the market and money has def shifted leaving me with what I have and no means to buy at the moment . Chances are I’ll hold Submariners  but I’m still trying to understand how certain collectors down play issues after 1945 .

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1 hour ago, Subby1938 said:

Weird  question but an honest one . Are non WW2 covers that much more undesirable than its counterpart even if the book may be rarer . I’ve been debating lately if I should break my submariner run up to buy a big silver key like AF15 but have held off because I know I’d never get the books again . 
 

most people I talk to try and handcuff me in that they always use non WW2 cover as less desirable and think it should come with big price drops????

Any thoughts or advice ? Currently I have 14-42 of the Subby run and all the books are cgc blue in various grades 

Speaking for myself, I tend to be mostly interested in TImelys of WWII vintage, with anti-Nazi covers (although there are exceptions). It is the trend though that Timely WWII covers in general are more sought after in the hobby, and thus have a higher value.

If you look at sales in general, I think it shows that, so I'm not sure why anyone would "handcuff" you about it (although that does sound like the start of a Golden Age comic cover) – you can see what things sell for and do the math.

I love my Human Torch #4, All Winners #19 and 21, and I'm looking for Namora #3, all non-WWII covers. But those Schomburg anti-Nazi covers get my blood moving.

Anyhow, that's my take. Prob not everyone wold agree. (PS - Subby #14 is AWESOME! The only Subby I own.)

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1 hour ago, Subby1938 said:

Weird  question but an honest one . Are non WW2 covers that much more undesirable than its counterpart even if the book may be rarer . I’ve been debating lately if I should break my submariner run up to buy a big silver key like AF15 but have held off because I know I’d never get the books again . 
 

most people I talk to try and handcuff me in that they always use non WW2 cover as less desirable and think it should come with big price drops????

Any thoughts or advice ? Currently I have 14-42 of the Subby run and all the books are cgc blue in various grades 

If you're using Timely as the example (if), then yes, they are certainly more notorious (or noted if you prefer) for their WWII fare. If you use Fox (FC 3, WWC 7)  or Fiction House (Planet and Jumbo comics) or say artist like Cole or Baker, then certainly there are examples where War covers are not always the most desired of golden age comics. 

Those later Subby's are a sub genre all their own. A lot are tough to find and highly coveted 

In the end, collect what you like 

Edited April 8, 2021 by sagii