Old Fashion PB and J Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Shazam 28 has been a sleeper. I have owned about 12 copies, extremely hard to find in HG, and a GREAT chracter who is used consistently in modern comics. This book deserves the credit WAY more than Ms Marvel 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Shazam 28 has been a sleeper. I have owned about 12 copies, extremely hard to find in HG, and a GREAT chracter who is used consistently in modern comics. This book deserves the credit WAY more than Ms Marvel 1. I respectfully disagree. 1. It's a DC. 2. Shazam is a second-tier title, with a third-tier (at best) super-hero. :p 3. S28 may be scarce, but only because the title was a total FAIL (after the C.C. Beck issues), and in a nose-dive at the time. :p 4. Black Adam? Your kiddin' me right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike's Rack Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) This has got to be the high water mark for speculative dumbassery in the hobby. I thought it couldn't get any worse than Foom 2 but here we are. Oh come on have we forgot Squirrel girl yet. That was the high water mark I'm having a hard time figuring out the original comment. A high profile actor is playing a comic character. If you don't understand why people are clamoring for the book I'm afraid the comic industry and it's current buyers have passed you by. I'm doing alright for myself. I just wouldn't pay nearly $500 for this book in 9.6 or buy any copy at current market prices.. I will keep selling them though. Rocket Raccoon paid for my kid's braces. You got me thinking, is this the future of the hobby? I'm not sure the people buying these are comic fans so much as $$$ fans. Will they stick around when the tide changes or will they shift to the next big thing? Would a really bad movie have the same effect as the Sixth Gun debacle? Or will they just be glad they have a nice copy in their collection of the first bronze appearance of their favorite character, Black Adam? Edited September 11, 2014 by Mike's Rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 You got me thinking, is this the future of the hobby? I'm not sure the people buying these are comic fans so much as $$$ fans. Will they stick around when the tide changes or will they shift to the next big thing? Would a really bad movie have the same effect as the Sixth Gun debacle? Or will they just be glad they have a nice copy in their collection of the first bronze appearance of their favorite character, Black Adam? You forgot, "the market is primed for a crash" and "it's the 90's again". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 You got me thinking, is this the future of the hobby? I'm not sure the people buying these are comic fans so much as $$$ fans. Will they stick around when the tide changes or will they shift to the next big thing? Would a really bad movie have the same effect as the Sixth Gun debacle? Or will they just be glad they have a nice copy in their collection of the first bronze appearance of their favorite character, Black Adam? You forgot, "the market is primed for a crash" and "it's the 90's again". Well, he does have a point . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Shazam 28 has been a sleeper. I have owned about 12 copies, extremely hard to find in HG, and a GREAT chracter who is used consistently in modern comics. This book deserves the credit WAY more than Ms Marvel 1. I respectfully disagree. 1. It's a DC. 2. Shazam is a second-tier title, with a third-tier (at best) super-hero. :p 3. S28 may be scarce, but only because the title was a total FAIL (after the C.C. Beck issues), and in a nose-dive at the time. :p 4. Black Adam? Your kiddin' me right? opinions vary, but other common books that feature Black Adam are doing good as well. not my book. DC Comics Presents 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Shazam 28 has been a sleeper. I have owned about 12 copies, extremely hard to find in HG, and a GREAT chracter who is used consistently in modern comics. This book deserves the credit WAY more than Ms Marvel 1. I respectfully disagree. 1. It's a DC. 2. Shazam is a second-tier title, with a third-tier (at best) super-hero. :p 3. S28 may be scarce, but only because the title was a total FAIL (after the C.C. Beck issues), and in a nose-dive at the time. :p 4. Black Adam? Your kiddin' me right? opinions vary, but other common books that feature Black Adam are doing good as well. not my book. DC Comics Presents 49 Thanks! Going to pull that one tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Wow... Seriously, Wow! Who the F@ck is paying that sort of money for that book? My money is on Boston Corbett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fashion PB and J Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Shazam 28 has been a sleeper. I have owned about 12 copies, extremely hard to find in HG, and a GREAT chracter who is used consistently in modern comics. This book deserves the credit WAY more than Ms Marvel 1. I respectfully disagree. 1. It's a DC. 2. Shazam is a second-tier title, with a third-tier (at best) super-hero. :p 3. S28 may be scarce, but only because the title was a total FAIL (after the C.C. Beck issues), and in a nose-dive at the time. :p 4. Black Adam? Your kiddin' me right? 1. Thats stupid 2. Not talking about Shazam 3. And THAT is why it is rare. 4. You do NOT read moderns. Because he is probably the most popular DC villain these days, that is not in a Batman book. 52, World War III, etc, etc, etc.. Character is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod44 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Wow... Seriously, Wow! Who the F@ck is paying that sort of money for that book? Lots of crazy money being spent Sum1 just blasted over $1100 for a cgc 9,8 Batman #200 on Clink when there is a cgc 9.8 copy on ebay for $999 Buy it now, with same page quality and free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike's Rack Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 You got me thinking, is this the future of the hobby? I'm not sure the people buying these are comic fans so much as $$$ fans. Will they stick around when the tide changes or will they shift to the next big thing? Would a really bad movie have the same effect as the Sixth Gun debacle? Or will they just be glad they have a nice copy in their collection of the first bronze appearance of their favorite character, Black Adam? You forgot, "the market is primed for a crash" and "it's the 90's again". I didn't forget because that was not my point, I don't think either is true. You can deflect with retorts but the question was genuine, I was actually hoping for an answer. The hobby survived the 90's it will survive this phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeksAreMyPeeps Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I thought RDJ was the highest paid actor last year... Peace, Chip I think 'highest grossing' typically means their movies made the most money, not that they themselves personally made the most money. in 2013 somehow GI JOE 2 made $371M worldwide, added to FF 6 $790M, Pain and Gain $81M, and Snitch $48M =$1.29B which is a higher number than Iron Man 3. Iron Man 3 Worldwide: $1,215,439,994 and the amount of the $790MM that FF 6 did that can be attributed to the Rock is about 87 cents. True, so it pays differently then right? Like when those bench players get a championship ring and a salary bonus. You ever wonder if a Key Grip or Best Boy (whatever they are) tries to argue that they're the highest grossing one of those things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I would like to publicly admit that I thought black Adam was a cool character as a kid, there I said it. DC or not, it was a desireable book to me back in the day. Selling into the hype now, but still a cool book. If history tells me anything, I'll have undersold my copies early before the zenith is hit, so many a hot comic hoarder will also profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Shazam 28 has been a sleeper. I have owned about 12 copies, extremely hard to find in HG, and a GREAT chracter who is used consistently in modern comics. This book deserves the credit WAY more than Ms Marvel 1. I respectfully disagree. 1. It's a DC. 2. Shazam is a second-tier title, with a third-tier (at best) super-hero. :p 3. S28 may be scarce, but only because the title was a total FAIL (after the C.C. Beck issues), and in a nose-dive at the time. :p 4. Black Adam? Your kiddin' me right? opinions vary, but other common books that feature Black Adam are doing good as well. not my book. DC Comics Presents 49 Thanks! Going to pull that one tonight! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I would like to publicly admit that I thought black Adam was a cool character as a kid, there I said it. DC or not, it was a desireable book to me back in the day. Selling into the hype now, but still a cool book. If history tells me anything, I'll have undersold my copies early before the zenith is hit, so many a hot comic hoarder will also profit. Although, every single book I have ever sold, now sells for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatsby77 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Interesting points about how "highest grossing" actor can be irrelevant. I love The Rock & think he's grown into a legitimate actor. But he's yet to prove himself as a lead box office draw (see Hercules). Still, he elevates things like FF and GI Joe. Perfect example of this is Bill Paxton. Because he's essentially a character actor who knows James Cameron, he's got an absurdly per-movie box office gross record (Terminator, Aliens, True Lies, Apollo 13, Twister, Titanic) but no one _ever_ goes to see a flick because he's in it. He's good, but his presence (or not) has little impact on the film's success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 You got me thinking, is this the future of the hobby? I'm not sure the people buying these are comic fans so much as $$$ fans. Will they stick around when the tide changes or will they shift to the next big thing? Would a really bad movie have the same effect as the Sixth Gun debacle? Or will they just be glad they have a nice copy in their collection of the first bronze appearance of their favorite character, Black Adam? You forgot, "the market is primed for a crash" and "it's the 90's again". I didn't forget because that was not my point, I don't think either is true. You can deflect with retorts but the question was genuine, I was actually hoping for an answer. The hobby survived the 90's it will survive this phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Cataldo Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) ...he's got an absurdly per-movie box office gross record (Terminator, Aliens, True Lies, Apollo 13, Twister, Titanic) but no one _ever_ goes to see a flick because he's in it. Check out John Ratzenberger some time...he's #1 in this category. ESB, Superman, Superman II, all the Pixar movies...he's the king. Peace, Chip Edited September 12, 2014 by Chip Cataldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaillant Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I would like to publicly admit that I thought black Adam was a cool character as a kid, there I said it. DC or not, it was a desireable book to me back in the day. Selling into the hype now, but still a cool book. If history tells me anything, I'll have undersold my copies early before the zenith is hit, so many a hot comic hoarder will also profit. Although, every single book I have ever sold, now sells for more. I know almost nothing about DC and what they did with the Fawcett characters afterwards, but Black Adam must be super-cool as it’s part of the original Captain Marvel, most of which is awesome! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 You got me thinking, is this the future of the hobby? I'm not sure the people buying these are comic fans so much as $$$ fans. Will they stick around when the tide changes or will they shift to the next big thing? Would a really bad movie have the same effect as the Sixth Gun debacle? Or will they just be glad they have a nice copy in their collection of the first bronze appearance of their favorite character, Black Adam? You forgot, "the market is primed for a crash" and "it's the 90's again". I didn't forget because that was not my point, I don't think either is true. You can deflect with retorts but the question was genuine, I was actually hoping for an answer. The hobby survived the 90's it will survive this phase. Comics are just following the trend you see in all other hobbies. The key and most desireable pieces increase in value while the common books/cards/stamps/coins/trains/video games/etc. stagnate. How many people are still alive today that saw Honus Wagner/Babe Ruth/Mickey Mantle play ball yet their key rookie cards keep going up? The future of the comic hobby is the same thing - keys will be sought after by comic fans and non-comic fan investors/speculators alike. I am fine with that - both groups use the same color of money and as long as the value of the keys I am accumulating keep going up I do not care who buys them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
