The Modern Speculation Thread 5 5

[Reno McCoy]

Am I alone in speculating only during the pre-order phase? I don't tend to go back and buy books that might be hot after the fact. If I don't order it based on the solicitations or early word-of-mouth, then I tend not to buy it at all.

[manetteska]

A) waited until everyone started listing them off based upon my sneaky way of getting people to keep me from having to do MY homework (ME; "Was anything popular from from 1997-2001? I'm not entirely joking.)

 

Noted; I will try and be sneaker in the future.

 

I will also put up my own speculation title, so I can be proven wrong:

 

Ex Sanguine

 

Only one issue out, so not much to extrapolate on in terms of story. Not sure if there are sales figures out yet.

 

For it: Written and drawn by Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash and Revival)

Vampire(s)

Detective story

 

Against it: High cover price ($3.99)

Currently slated as a mini

Vampire over-saturation

[awakeintheashes]

A) waited until everyone started listing them off based upon my sneaky way of getting people to keep me from having to do MY homework (ME; "Was anything popular from from 1997-2001? I'm not entirely joking.)

 

Noted; I will try and be sneaker in the future.

 

I will also put up my own speculation title, so I can be proven wrong:

 

Ex Sanguine

 

Only one issue out, so not much to extrapolate on in terms of story. Not sure if there are sales figures out yet.

 

For it: Written and drawn by Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash and Revival)

Vampire(s)

Detective story

 

Against it: High cover price ($3.99)

Currently slated as a mini

Vampire over-saturation

 

Against it: Published by Dark Horse

[Venom]

A) waited until everyone started listing them off based upon my sneaky way of getting people to keep me from having to do MY homework (ME; "Was anything popular from from 1997-2001? I'm not entirely joking.)

 

Noted; I will try and be sneaker in the future.

 

I will also put up my own speculation title, so I can be proven wrong:

 

Ex Sanguine

 

Only one issue out, so not much to extrapolate on in terms of story. Not sure if there are sales figures out yet.

 

For it: Written and drawn by Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash and Revival)

Vampire(s)

Detective story

 

Against it: High cover price ($3.99)

Currently slated as a mini

Vampire over-saturation

 

Against it: Published by Dark Horse

 

+1

[500Club]

A) waited until everyone started listing them off based upon my sneaky way of getting people to keep me from having to do MY homework (ME; "Was anything popular from from 1997-2001? I'm not entirely joking.)

manetteska manipulated you into posting that.

 

[500Club]

Am I alone in speculating only during the pre-order phase? I don't tend to go back and buy books that might be hot after the fact. If I don't order it based on the solicitations or early word-of-mouth, then I tend not to buy it at all.

I'm 85% after the fact.

 

Ted Williams was the last man to bet .400. Apparently his vision was better than 20/20, and he could pick up the seams of the baseball after it had left the pitcher's hand.

[revat]

Am I alone in speculating only during the pre-order phase? I don't tend to go back and buy books that might be hot after the fact. If I don't order it based on the solicitations or early word-of-mouth, then I tend not to buy it at all.

I'm 85% after the fact.

 

Ted Williams was the last man to bet .400. Apparently his vision was better than 20/20, and he could pick up the seams of the baseball after it had left the pitcher's hand.

 

i tried the pre-order, and i wasn't really losing out, but never really winning big for the amount of work i did.

[LarrysComics]

A) waited until everyone started listing them off based upon my sneaky way of getting people to keep me from having to do MY homework (ME; "Was anything popular from from 1997-2001? I'm not entirely joking.)

 

Noted; I will try and be sneaker in the future.

 

I will also put up my own speculation title, so I can be proven wrong:

 

Ex Sanguine

 

Only one issue out, so not much to extrapolate on in terms of story. Not sure if there are sales figures out yet.

 

For it: Written and drawn by Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash and Revival)

Vampire(s)

Detective story

 

Against it: High cover price ($3.99)

Currently slated as a mini

Vampire over-saturation

 

Against it: Published by Dark Horse

 

+1

 

I speculated on it, AGAINST my better judgement.

 

NOTHING, and I do mean NOTHING is worth a 90 day play from Dark Horse.

 

If a book sells out. They reprint it EXACTLY.

An action that I lovingly call: Dark Horse lazy.

 

 

[ItsJustRyan]

A) waited until everyone started listing them off based upon my sneaky way of getting people to keep me from having to do MY homework (ME; "Was anything popular from from 1997-2001? I'm not entirely joking.)

 

Noted; I will try and be sneaker in the future.

 

I will also put up my own speculation title, so I can be proven wrong:

 

Ex Sanguine

 

Only one issue out, so not much to extrapolate on in terms of story. Not sure if there are sales figures out yet.

 

For it: Written and drawn by Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash and Revival)

Vampire(s)

Detective story

 

Against it: High cover price ($3.99)

Currently slated as a mini

Vampire over-saturation

 

Against it: Published by Dark Horse

 

+1

 

Bought 1. Didn't like it... pass.

[Jeffreykli]

Just curious does anyone know why this Spawn auction is this high already?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121005842175?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

I know some the issues are like 10-15 bucks, but.....

 

One of the bidders has 29 total bids in the last 30 days and 12 of them are on that item.

 

I know, but there isn't anything special about those issues that makes sense for a couple bidders to make it over $200 no?

 

Just checked out the auction; for 18 books, the $230 current price doesn't make sense other than shilling. The Spawn #100s and #185s go for roughly $10-20 each, but that's only half of the price. No way the other 13 books are $10 each.

[400yrs]

Am I alone in speculating only during the pre-order phase? I don't tend to go back and buy books that might be hot after the fact. If I don't order it based on the solicitations or early word-of-mouth, then I tend not to buy it at all.

 

I tried that and I ended up with a few extra Mind the Gaps and Epic Kills.

 

I'd rather get the book on release day. Read it. Make sure it's good. If I feel it has legs, I'll try to pick up more.

[Hey Kids, Comics!]

I've see a few people list Spidey 2099 on this list. Even if it is indeed Miguel who is the new Spidey, what do you guys think the number 1 (his origin) would reach. Is it ever going to be a $5 book?!? I can pick up dozens of copies at $1 but am very hesitant to do so.

[John R]

I've see a few people list Spidey 2099 on this list. Even if it is indeed Miguel who is the new Spidey, what do you guys think the number 1 (his origin) would reach. Is it ever going to be a $5 book?!? I can pick up dozens of copies at $1 but am very hesitant to do so.

 

I don't know if Spidey 2009 #1 will go up but I think his first appearance in ASM #365 will be the one to increase if Miguel is the new Spidey.

[fastballspecial]

Am I alone in speculating only during the pre-order phase? I don't tend to go back and buy books that might be hot after the fact. If I don't order it based on the solicitations or early word-of-mouth, then I tend not to buy it at all.

 

Yeah I do this too, but heres the rub. You have to tell the difference between a boardie who truly likes the book and the guy who bought 25 copies and is only looking to flip their copies for a profit.

 

[Venom]

I've see a few people list Spidey 2099 on this list. Even if it is indeed Miguel who is the new Spidey, what do you guys think the number 1 (his origin) would reach. Is it ever going to be a $5 book?!? I can pick up dozens of copies at $1 but am very hesitant to do so.

 

I don't know if Spidey 2009 #1 will go up but I think his first appearance in ASM #365 will be the one to increase if Miguel is the new Spidey.=

 

+1 I picked up a few copies of ASM 365 dollar each, not too bad

 

[fastballspecial]

Am I alone in speculating only during the pre-order phase? I don't tend to go back and buy books that might be hot after the fact. If I don't order it based on the solicitations or early word-of-mouth, then I tend not to buy it at all.

I'm 85% after the fact.

 

Ted Williams was the last man to bet .400. Apparently his vision was better than 20/20, and he could pick up the seams of the baseball after it had left the pitcher's hand.

 

When you got to the Louisville Slugger Museum they tell a great story about how he could tell the weight of a bat by picking it up and how specific he was about his bats when he ordered them.

 

[fastballspecial]

I've see a few people list Spidey 2099 on this list. Even if it is indeed Miguel who is the new Spidey, what do you guys think the number 1 (his origin) would reach. Is it ever going to be a $5 book?!? I can pick up dozens of copies at $1 but am very hesitant to do so.

 

More then a few have already bought 10+ copies or more. One guy was trying to buy 100 copies this week. I will sit back and watch this one because I know 2 places I can pick up a ton if it takes off.

 

[Venom]

I've see a few people list Spidey 2099 on this list. Even if it is indeed Miguel who is the new Spidey, what do you guys think the number 1 (his origin) would reach. Is it ever going to be a $5 book?!? I can pick up dozens of copies at $1 but am very hesitant to do so.

 

More then a few have already bought 10+ copies or more. One guy was trying to buy 100 copies this week. I will sit back and watch this one because I know 2 places I can pick up a ton if it takes off.

How long can the Spidey 2099 era really last until fans demand Peter Parker back?

 

[Nico Esq]

2 issues ... maybe 3

[Venom]

Yeah, I see a very small flip period after ASM 700