Why are some key issues "scarce", when surrounding issues are not?

[RockMyAmadeus]

Scarcity is also determined in direct proportion to demand. Many DC's funny animal and non super-hero books from the 50's would likely be considered scarce if there were more collectors looking for them.

 

 

 

Very true.

 

Look at DC War prior to '62, and Marvel Westerns prior to '63.

 

Absurdly scarce, especially in high grade, yet, not a mention in the guide...

[Scrooge]

Marvel Westerns prior to '63.

 

Absurdly scarce, especially in high grade, yet, not a mention in the guide...

 

Anything in grade is hard to get of course, but Marvel Westerns prior to '63 are plentiful.

[RockMyAmadeus]

Marvel Westerns prior to '63.

 

Absurdly scarce, especially in high grade, yet, not a mention in the guide...

 

Anything in grade is hard to get of course, but Marvel Westerns prior to '63 are plentiful.

 

 

Got any Rawhide Kid #17s?

 

I'll take all you got.