Bat 1 or AF 15?

[oakman29]

Batman #1,only because I already have the AF 15.

[CR]

Buy the Batman 1, crack it open, remove the tape, and resubmit with cover detached.

 

Who knows what that does to the 2.5.

[Brian48]

If u could only have 1 of the following, which would u choose?:

 

Batman 1, CGC blue 2.5, cover totally reattached with tape, otherwise very nice eye appeal

 

Or

 

AF 15, CGC blue 6.5, crow, NO Marvel chipping, excellent eye appeal

 

Being a Batman fan, this is a tough call for me. I would normally pick Bats, but at the pisspoor condition that you described, I think I would opt for AF 15.

 

Now if this was Tec 27, that would be a different story.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Bats 1 buy a mile! 1st joker vs. 1st cry baby Parker. That's like asking if I would rather hot the lottery or get neutered?

[dgarthwaite-migration]

AF #15. I prefer the Marvel characters.

 

DG

[MK Ultra]

Buy the Bats, then get it restored.

 

AF you can find any time. Bats not so much.

[Badger]

AF 15 but it is a tough call. I would go with the AF 15 because of the grade and NO Marvel Chipping! Very tough on this book.

 

 

 

[Low Grade Guy]

AF 15

[ciorac]

Bats 1 any day.

 

And twice on Sunday

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Bats is for the cool kids. AF 15 is for the emotional types.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Batman #1,only because I already have the AF 15.

Well HELLO Mr. Fancy Pants

[oakman29]

Batman #1,only because I already have the AF 15.

Well HELLO Mr. Fancy Pants

I would give every comic I own for a Tec 27 and a Bats 1.

[Tony S]

If this is the only purchase you are going to be able to make for a decade, then I suggest the AF 15. It's a true first appearance and Spider-Man is THE Silver Age Grail. Batman 1 is ONE of the Golden Age grails.

 

However, if you think that in the next few years your finances will allow you to make another purchase at this price point, I think it wise to get the Batman 1. Mid grade AF 15's are much more common - and I know several people with VG to FN copies that are raw. You can go to any decent size show - even the bigger "dealer shows" and find copies of AF 15 for sale. They are on eBay every week. How many Batman 1's do you see? Especially a decent looking blue label copy at an affordable price?

 

It's a wonderful dilemma that you face....

 

 

[PovertyRow]

Surprisingly while my heart is still in precode I would go for the AF15 over the Bat 1 any day. It is an unfair comparison. Now ASM 1 vs Bat 1 or Ted 27 vs AF 15 is a fair comparison (not monetarily but historically).

 

Besides, Batman 1 has Robin in it.

[thunsicker]

You've got to go with the Batman 1. It really does look great for the grade. Though it might go for quite a bit more than its current bid.

 

[Cyclops]

I'd have to see both copies to make a decision.

[mikephoen]

Normally I would say Batman 1, but the tape SUCKS, so take the AF 15.

[thunsicker]

I assume these would be the choices. Though that is pure conjecture.

 

AF 15

Batman 1

[roulette44]

Rich, you take one, i'll take the other.....

[oakman29]

Batman 1 would still be my choice,absolutely beautiful cover.