Bosco685 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 What other books have this characteristic? Being able to grab a CGC 9.6 for under $80 seems like an absolute steal if people are willingly paying $50 for a raw 9.2. You may not be familiar with the comic, but Archer & Armstrong 0 Gold. I've watched CGC 9.2's sell for low prices, but then if someone posts a raw guaranteed 9.4, the bidding goes crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 What other books have this characteristic? Being able to grab a CGC 9.6 for under $80 seems like an absolute steal if people are willingly paying $50 for a raw 9.2. You may not be familiar with the comic, but Archer & Armstrong 0 Gold. I've watched CGC 9.2's sell for low prices, but then if someone posts a raw guaranteed 9.4, the bidding goes crazy. I haven't noticed that happening on Archer & Armstrong #0 Gold. I have noticed something similar, though... there is a strange effect in raw books that people buying raw on Ebay BELIEVE they might get a 9.6 or a 9.8 buying a raw book, even though it's only a remote possibility... and they pay extra to gamble. Once a book is in a CGC 9.2 slab, there is no "gamble factor" and the price being paid goes down, even though some of those "raw 9.4" books selling for more money are probably closer to being 8.0 than 9.8. People who avoid CGC altogether tend to convince themselves that their raw books are "just as good", however, I'm sure many would be surprised (and very disappointed) to know what portion of those "Ebay NM+" books they bought are under 9.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I haven't noticed that happening on Archer & Armstrong #0 Gold. Unfortunately, I went through it last year trying to find a second high-grade copy to go with my OO that was sent to me years ago by Valiant. Twice CGC 9.2's were posted, with one being a Qualified Label example (believe it was signed by Shooter). They sold in the $30 range. But four times over the year supposed high-grade raws were posted, and the bidding went crazy. I won two of those books, and one was a 9.0 at best, the second was a solid 9.6/9.8 and the seller shipped in an envelope with two pieces of backing board for protection. Guess what didn't arrive in the same shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I haven't noticed that happening on Archer & Armstrong #0 Gold. Unfortunately, I went through it last year trying to find a second high-grade copy to go with my OO that was sent to me years ago by Valiant. Twice CGC 9.2's were posted, with one being a Qualified Label example (believe it was signed by Shooter). They sold in the $30 range. But four times over the year supposed high-grade raws were posted, and the bidding went crazy. I won two of those books, and one was a 9.0 at best, the second was a solid 9.6/9.8 and the seller shipped in an envelope with two pieces of backing board for protection. Guess what didn't arrive in the same shape? Sorry to hear that the gambles didn't pay off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Jen has been hounding me for a ring for years. So, I got one for her birthday. Now, she can be a member of the B.R.P.D. How cool is that! Thank you Jetpack Comics. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Jen has been hounding me for a ring for years. So, I got one for her birthday. Now, she can be a member of the B.R.P.D. How cool is that! Thank you Jetpack Comics. (thumbs u Talk about love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Who said there isn't a Hellboy thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Incase you haven't seen this...or had a chance to read it Early Hellboy from May 1994. Came out during the Seed of Destruction line. It's a 4 page B&W story featuring The Head of Von Klempt as the villain. It was a 1-wrap 6 1/2 X 10 insert from Comics Buyers Guide #1070. Too bad it can't be slabbed. Would be a great addition to the Hellboy (1993-1994) registry set. Click on link to read large version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaillant Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I stopped reading Hellboy, but I used to be a great fan of the series. I just got a little annoyed by the proliferation of spin-off characters (and mini-series) and less and less Mignola working on them (since he was involved in the making of the Hellboy movies). Besides this, I felt a little slip on focus in his writing, but I still consider some backup artists' characters amazing work (e.g. Gary Gianni's The Monstermen), and I keep my collection (although I don’t recall if I have the first appearance: is that a Next Men issue?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Another early Hellboy appearance from October 1994 which includes a one-page panel with a partial origin. This should probably be included in the Hellboy (1993-1994) registry set... Picture of little-Hellboy look familiar? (movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney414 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Another early Hellboy appearance from October 1994 which includes a one-page panel with a partial origin. This should probably be included in the Hellboy (1993-1994) registry set... Picture of little-Hellboy look familiar? (movie) Very cool!! I didn't know about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 That's the supplement that was in Previews, right? Neat item - I'm not even sure I own a copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 That's the supplement that was in Previews, right? Neat item - I'm not even sure I own a copy Sure is. It's a pretty cool little book. From Hellboy's Wiki page... "Celebrate Diversity Hi, My Name is Hellboy by Mike Mignola was a one-page panel ad that related the characters fictional origins. It was published by Diamond Comic Distributors in catalog supplement Celebrate Diversity collector's edition (October 1994).[12] The ad was collected in the trade paperback The Art of Hellboy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Namor Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Got this back today. Special thanks to Joel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney414 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Very nice! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Great book Chuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmat Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Great book Chuck. Is this the copy you bought from me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Namor Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Great book Chuck. Is this the copy you bought from me? Yes it is! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmat Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Great book Chuck. Is this the copy you bought from me? Yes it is! Thank you! Very happy for you. It look great with the yellow label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganache Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Do you like this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
