Hibou Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 It shipped!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibou Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Finally got this today... Seemed like this took forever! Even though it's a Restored label, I really don't mind. This issue has been like a 'mini-grail' to me since I first ran across one years ago! I just absolutely love the rendition of Superman here and later I learned that Fred Guardineer graduated from Syracuse University in 1935 and loved SU sports! (I just saw that there's another copy coming up soon... a 1.8 Universal ) I want to extend another big thank you to ComicDonna whom I was able to talk to prior to purchasing this! Thanks again Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Finally got this today... Seemed like this took forever! Love it. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapto Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Finally got this today... Seemed like this took forever! Even though it's a Restored label, I really don't mind. This issue has been like a 'mini-grail' to me since I first ran across one years ago! I just absolutely love the rendition of Superman here and later I learned that Fred Guardineer graduated from Syracuse University in 1935 and loved SU sports! (I just saw that there's another copy coming up soon... a 1.8 Universal ) I want to extend another big thank you to ComicDonna whom I was able to talk to prior to purchasing this! Thanks again Mike! Love it, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Seems like you could have the glue removed and get a blue label out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Finally got this today... Seemed like this took forever! Even though it's a Restored label, I really don't mind. This issue has been like a 'mini-grail' to me since I first ran across one years ago! I just absolutely love the rendition of Superman here and later I learned that Fred Guardineer graduated from Syracuse University in 1935 and loved SU sports! (I just saw that there's another copy coming up soon... a 1.8 Universal ) I want to extend another big thank you to ComicDonna whom I was able to talk to prior to purchasing this! Thanks again Mike! Love it, congrats! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Recently I have been fortunate enough to acquire two incredible pieces in the "incomplete-grail" department. Though it has often been said, there truly is no "grail" greater then Action Comics #1. Pictured below is the iconic Splash Page that features the very 1st appearence of Zatara. For those who have thumbed through a Famous First Edition of Action Comics #1, the imagery of all the classic pages tends to stick with you. After the Origin and 1st appearence of Superman (naturally), the 1st appearence of Zatara stands tall as being one of the many things that made Action Comics #1 the greatest comic book in the history of our hobby. Pretty cool to be able to hold such an iconic piece of history in your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Brian Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Some junk laying around the vault! 4.0 OW/W Edited September 1, 2011 by Bunky Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Some junk laying around the vault! 4.0 OW/W Wonder what a mid-grade copy like this one would be worth in today's market after factoring in the fact that a 9.2 copy sold for almost $200K or over 6X OS guide price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I saw that Action 13 in the glass case at the Chicago Con. Absolutely awesome book that looks better than the grade assigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Brian Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I saw that Action 13 in the glass case at the Chicago Con. Absolutely awesome book that looks better than the grade assigned. I agree, presents like a 5.5? has a 1.5" tear lower spine, but a stunner none the less (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Some junk laying around the vault! 4.0 OW/W Wow! Mind explosion! Awesome PQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I saw that Action 13 in the glass case at the Chicago Con. Absolutely awesome book that looks better than the grade assigned. Would you happen to remember what kind of price they was asking for the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I saw that Action 13 in the glass case at the Chicago Con. Absolutely awesome book that looks better than the grade assigned. Would you happen to remember what kind of price they was asking for the book? I don't think there was a price listed, and I didn't ask. It's so far out of my price range that I didn't want to waste anyones time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Brian Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 35K cash and trade was kicked around but no sale, B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 35K cash and trade was kicked around but no sale, B Sounds as though the AC copy certainly did have an impact on the asking price for this copy. Pretty agressive asking price for a 4.0 copy at what basically amounts to almost 10X condition guide versus only a bit over 6X guide for the highest graded 9.2 AC copy. Sounds as though it's getting more expensive the lower down you go in grade. No surprise as to the no sale end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Brian Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 35K cash and trade was kicked around but no sale, B Sounds as though the AC copy certainly did have an impact on the asking price for this copy. Pretty agressive asking price for a 4.0 copy at what basically amounts to almost 10X condition guide versus only a bit over 6X guide for the highest graded 9.2 AC copy. Sounds as though it's getting more expensive the lower down you go in grade. No surprise as to the no sale end result. Actually the negotiations were cut off by the seller, as he ( I ) really does not want to sell the book at this time, so the chance of a sale was better, than not, IMHO, B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 35K cash and trade was kicked around but no sale, B Sounds as though the AC copy certainly did have an impact on the asking price for this copy. Pretty agressive asking price for a 4.0 copy at what basically amounts to almost 10X condition guide versus only a bit over 6X guide for the highest graded 9.2 AC copy. Sounds as though it's getting more expensive the lower down you go in grade. No surprise as to the no sale end result. Actually the negotiations were cut off by the seller, as he ( I ) really does not want to sell the book at this time, so the chance of a sale was better, than not, IMHO, B and the price range was actually determined before the AC copy ever even came to market (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
