Guess the price - Batman #1

[rob_react]

[Moondog]

Rob:

 

Thanks for the example of foxing. That's what I've always thought it was, so my notes are correct.

 

Can it be removed or is it permanent. I'm not aware of an amateur solution to remove it, I'm asking about professional level cleaning.

 

What effect does it have on the grade of a book?

 

--Gary

[Shield]

And I'd say the right edge of this? Foxy Cleopatra!

 

[Bronty]

While I agree that it's extremely unsightly, I haven't seen cgc downgrade much for foxing on GA books... that I've noticed anyway... so I wonder if the WC copy could perhaps grade higher than 9.0 according to cgc. Anyone who follows GA a little more closely than I have any observations?

[rob_react]

Some Larsons have graded 9.4 with some slight foxing. Not any higher that I remember.

[nearmint]

Also keep in mind that we haven't seen the back cover of the Bat #1 9.0 yet. I don't see defects on the front cover that would bring the book down to a 9.0, so some secrets may be revealed on the back cover.

 

Frankly, I have no idea what this book will sell for, but it's going to be a lot of fun to watch and see what happens.

 

As for comparing this book to the pay copy of Marvel #1, I'd much rather have the Bat #1. The pay copy has all that ugly writing on the cover, which I believe narrows the field of potential buyers. The Batman is much nicer! I'm speaking aesthetically. The Marvel #1 might be a better investment, but I'd rather own the Batman.

[pokeyoakey-migration]

What I know about foxing is that art restorers always recommend removal of foxing on painting. prints and sketches becaude it will eventually eat holes through the paper or material. Also, if left untreated for two long it will stain the paper at the least. Si it should be a definite defect.

[Bronty]

I don't disagree; however the point is does cgc downgrade for it? If so, how much? Keep in mind that to some people it's all about the label.

[Murph]

Maybe a more pertinant question: "Guess when they will be listing these books?"

 

Certainly seems to be taking a while.

 

Brian

[nearmint]

Maybe a more pertinant question: "Guess when they will be listing these books?"

 

Certainly seems to be taking a while.

 

Brian

 

"If Interested In Selling Your Vintage Books In ComicLink's Pending Auction, Contact Customer Service At 516-466-2770."

 

I think Josh might be using the publicity these books are getting to encourage others to consign books to him for the same auction. Nothing wrong with that, but it may explain the delay.

[comgeek]

The Batman 1 will be listed "FOR SALE" within the next few days. The Batman run will be auctioned starting Sept 2nd....But dont hold me to these times exactly.

 

As requested...Its as beautiful as front cover...small sun shadow on lower left

 

Batman # 1 Back Cover

[Rip]

[nearmint]

Well, that back cover isn't going to scare away any potential buyers. Very nice.

 

But if I had the dough, I'd buy the book and cut & frame that cool pin-up!

[rob_react]

Thank god that book was face down... That sun shadow on the front would be a crime.

[nearmint]

Well Comiclink has scooped everyone by annoucing they will have a 9.0 Batman #1 available soon.

 

Anyone want to guess the price on this baby?

This is certainly one of the best books that has been publicly available

since CGC started. I think it is much better than the Mile High More Fun #s 52 & 53, or Captain America #1, or even the Allentown Detective #38.

Just a great book

 

 

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess 285K.

[comicmankev]

$1m flip