B-Smooth Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 Sifting through the sand we call the copper age forum, I noticed after 8 long pages there was no NM 98 club threads that most popular issues have. In my non- esteemed opinion, I will attempt to spew some controversial thoughts of mine regarding this issue. Popularity wise (NOT value or print run), I think this issue may come to define the copper age even more so than TMNT 1. The hulk 181 of the age, if you will. Deadpool kicks azzz, and with the game and movie on the horizon, it's only a matter of time before his popularity eclipses that of the turtles. When a book with a 3-4 hundred thousand copy print run has 9.8's selling for 3 bills, BEFORE the masses discover him, it is my opinion (go easy on me) NM 98 will be THE copper age book to have. Unless the movie bites, then all bets are off. Marvel knows it has a gold mine in the making, so i'm assuming they'll put a bit more effort into this than they did Daredevil. R.I.P. my friend. But again, I'm not talking about value. TMNT has a print run of 3000? One of my old LCS's had close to that of NM98, so it will never reach the monetary heights the turtles have. Unless they grade a 10, perhaps? Anyhow, if it's been discussed before, I didn't find it. I figure this would create a discussion worth having between the eight people who post here in the copper section. Commence retribution or agreement....
B-Smooth Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Yes, I consider it a copper age book.
zekebarrett Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 I agree. The print run is larger than TMNT #1 but the book also is Deadpool's 1st appearance and still creates a buzz on eBay. Thank God he had an actual 1st appearance and not some dumb cameo appearance like Wolverine!! Once my older son got into Deadpool and comics, I quickly snagged a copy of this issue because like you said, with the upcoming video game and movie, the hype will drive the price up. I didn't buy this book as an investment piece, but more as part of a collection to work on with my son and introduce him to this great hobby.
B-Smooth Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) I agree. The print run is larger than TMNT #1 but the book also is Deadpool's 1st appearance and still creates a buzz on eBay. Thank God he had an actual 1st appearance and not some dumb cameo appearance like Wolverine!! Once my older son got into Deadpool and comics, I quickly snagged a copy of this issue because like you said, with the upcoming video game and movie, the hype will drive the price up. I didn't buy this book as an investment piece, but more as part of a collection to work on with my son and introduce him to this great hobby. Word for word, I could say the exact thing. Deadpool is one of those characters my son really likes, as well. And the book is obtainable in many forms, from the beat LCS copy for 10 bucks, or the several hundred dollar 9.8's. People even find them in the dollar bins regularly. I really hope they don't $&@% this movie up like they did the Punisher. Unless they reboot, he may never recover. Edited November 22, 2012 by Paper Airplane
zekebarrett Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 I agree. The print run is larger than TMNT #1 but the book also is Deadpool's 1st appearance and still creates a buzz on eBay. Thank God he had an actual 1st appearance and not some dumb cameo appearance like Wolverine!! Once my older son got into Deadpool and comics, I quickly snagged a copy of this issue because like you said, with the upcoming video game and movie, the hype will drive the price up. I didn't buy this book as an investment piece, but more as part of a collection to work on with my son and introduce him to this great hobby. Word for word, I could say the exact thing. Deadpool is one of those characters my son really likes, as well. And the book is obtainable in many forms, from the beat LCS copy for 10 bucks, or the several hundred dollar 9.8's. People even find them in the dollar bins regularly. I really hope they don't $&@% this movie up like they did the Punisher. Unless they reboot, he may never recover. Haha so true!!
B-Smooth Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 I'm still waiting for this: for me comparing NM98 to TMNT 1.
vader2001 Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 I really enjoyed this time period in comics. TMNT, Space Beaver, Usagi Yojimbo, or similar.... I loved them, I could hardly wait from them to come in the mail to me.
NewEnglandGothic Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I'm still waiting for this: for me comparing NM98 to TMNT 1. Nope. That would be equivalent to a 'wristslap' from the TMNT fans. The punishment you'll probably receive is being made to listen to Vanilla Ice's "Ninja Rap" in an endless loop. lordisam 1
AGGIEZ Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 This club is like joining the 'breathing club'...what boardie isn't in this one? Oh well, I'll start: Not sure anyone can argue that this book isn't "THE" Copper Age book to have. This one is like the Hulk #181 of the Copper Age. lordisam and mec3437 2
B-Smooth Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) I'm still waiting for this: for me comparing NM98 to TMNT 1. Nope. That would be equivalent to a 'wristslap' from the TMNT fans. The punishment you'll probably receive is being made to listen to Vanilla Ice's "Ninja Rap" in an endless loop. Oh man, that was horrible. Then they'd make me watch Cool as Ice ...... In 3D!!!!!! Edited November 23, 2012 by Paper Airplane
B-Smooth Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 This club is like joining the 'breathing club'...what boardie isn't in this one? Oh well, I'll start: Not sure anyone can argue that this book isn't "THE" Copper Age book to have. This one is like the Hulk #181 of the Copper Age. I think people will start chasing 9.9's due to there being so many 9.8's. Even with so many 9.8's, the demand is still there. I agree that it's the big book of the copper age, but I'm still waiting for the turtle crew to come in and start shreddin'.
MattLaw90 Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 I'm still waiting for the turtle crew to come in and start shreddin'. i see what you did there ! lordisam 1
B-Smooth Posted November 24, 2012 Author Posted November 24, 2012 I'm still waiting for the turtle crew to come in and start shreddin'. i see what you did there ! I'd be lying if I said I didn't write that on purpose. I just saw this on YouTube. Funny stuff.
whetteon Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 I'm still waiting for the turtle crew to come in and start shreddin'. i see what you did there ! I'd be lying if I said I didn't write that on purpose. I just saw this on YouTube. Funny stuff. Hilarious.
Toz Posted November 26, 2012 Posted November 26, 2012 I've always wondered why Deadpool's second appearance is so worthless.Should be worth 3 or 4 bucks at the least?!?
dupont2005 Posted November 26, 2012 Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) I've always wondered why Deadpool's second appearance is so worthless.Should be worth 3 or 4 bucks at the least?!? That's what his first appearance should be worth Edited November 26, 2012 by dupont2005
Cyclops Posted November 26, 2012 Posted November 26, 2012 I've always wondered why Deadpool's second appearance is so worthless.Should be worth 3 or 4 bucks at the least?!? That's what his first appearance should be worth
B-Smooth Posted November 26, 2012 Author Posted November 26, 2012 I've always wondered why Deadpool's second appearance is so worthless.Should be worth 3 or 4 bucks at the least?!? That's what his first appearance should be worth OHNOYOUDIDNT! Daffy gonna have to flex his pimp hand.
B-Smooth Posted November 26, 2012 Author Posted November 26, 2012 I've always wondered why Deadpool's second appearance is so worthless.Should be worth 3 or 4 bucks at the least?!? That's what his first appearance should be worth Sleeper. I was looking at those today and was scratching my head, as well. I'll be picking up a few.
