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[ygogolak]

Anyone see potential for the first appearance of the Dark Knight? This comic is really tough to find and with the crazy prices for issues 1-4 this one seems undervalued even at these prices.

 

http://www.atomicavenue.com/atomic/TitleDetail.aspx?TitleID=2965

 

Niche market book.

 

This book has been semi-hot for years. Its a cool book. Typically brings $15-30 in decent shape, and there are always random buy it nows in the $50-100 range ( as collectors in this new era tend not to shop around like they should )

 

The problem I have always had with books like this, or any preview, is this question:

 

It is really the first depiction of said character?

 

I have found more often than not, that the first preview/ad whatever, is many times found to be wrong later on, there is something earlier. These previews and ads are MUCH harder to research than regular comic issues.

 

I wouldn't pay near $100 for a book like this. I'm not the only one, that's why I said it's a niche book.

[joe_collector]

It is really the first depiction of said character?

 

No.

 

Previews are not comics and that's about all that needs to be said.

[darkstar]

 

Other than that, assuming one's sense of humor is limited, I see no reason why "Illustrious" would state that I'm racking up ignores left and right.

 

 

Probably because you make a lot of stupid statements and, more importantly, post incorrect information often.

[GeeksAreMyPeeps]

Anyone see potential for the first appearance of the Dark Knight? This comic is really tough to find and with the crazy prices for issues 1-4 this one seems undervalued even at these prices.

 

http://www.atomicavenue.com/atomic/TitleDetail.aspx?TitleID=2965

 

Niche market book.

 

This book has been semi-hot for years. Its a cool book. Typically brings $15-30 in decent shape, and there are always random buy it nows in the $50-100 range ( as collectors in this new era tend not to shop around like they should )

 

The problem I have always had with books like this, or any preview, is this question:

 

It is really the first depiction of said character?

 

I have found more often than not, that the first preview/ad whatever, is many times found to be wrong later on, there is something earlier. These previews and ads are MUCH harder to research than regular comic issues.

A "depiction" and an "appearance" are two significantly different things to most collectors, I would say.

[RockMyAmadeus]

Just wanted to thank everyone who takes the time to contribute to this thread and keep the rest of us who don't have our finger on the pulse of the Copper Market updated with recent news. Like many of you, I grew up with comics in the 80s, so the era is especially near and dear to me, and I also spent the better part of the last 15 years buying back a lot of the stuff that went unloved and ignored for so long.....nice to see a fair amount of it is gaining traction with a new generation of collectors. Hope to contribute myself again, now that our newborn is sleeping through the night and I'm no longer sleep deprived and near catatonic. Will also update folks on finds and acquisitions as I have a full slate of shows I'm attending this year, from Charlotte to Miami to Tampa to Chicago to Baltimore. Should be a lot of great Copper still out there, though probably not as much in the dollar bins as there used to be.

 

Who the hell woke this turkey up out of cold storage...?

 

[GeeksAreMyPeeps]

The top left tear might be production, that bottom left definitely isn't

Also, the to the left of "Super Powers" is a pretty big crease. Also on the back is a pretty bad scuff? On the spine above aquaman on the right in the dark spot of the spine.

Scanned enough books to know thats not white but a tear/hole forming.

 

On the spine to the right and above Aquaman is part of G. Perez's sig. not a scuff.

 

I see what you are talking about to the right of Super Powers, but could be production crease.

 

It's neither.

 

(thumbs u Looks good to me, I like the large scans.

In other news I think this is a new record for 9.4 Harbinger 1. $220 plus 23 shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbinger-1-CGC-9-4-Valiant-VEI-Valient-/181710871496?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2a4ecfdbc8

 

I think its time I slabbed a ton of these pre-unity Valiants.

Considering the silliness, I just may throw my Harbinger 1 slab up on eBay. It's a purple 7.5 (which I won as part of a raffle package; did not buy this specifically) on which someone apparently tried to fix the spine split with glue, but if it's getting this much attention, why not. I still have my OO copies and a couple others I picked up along the way.

[MrWeen]

It is really the first depiction of said character?

 

No.

 

Previews are not comics and that's about all that needs to be said.

 

I didn't post this because it previews upcoming series and despite my reputation this was an honest question. This comic is very hard to find in the wild and on the web it's an expensive issue. Personally I thought it was pretty cool because it's the first non-narrative, art, image, appearance or whatever of Dark Knight and Watchmen.

[Vikingreed]

It is really the first depiction of said character?

 

No.

 

Previews are not comics and that's about all that needs to be said.

 

+1

 

I can see some completists going after it, but if it hasn't risen yet, I don't think it will.

There has been DKR fans for decades now.

Edited April 24, 2015 by vikingreed

[paperheart]

Just wanted to thank everyone who takes the time to contribute to this thread and keep the rest of us who don't have our finger on the pulse of the Copper Market updated with recent news. Like many of you, I grew up with comics in the 80s, so the era is especially near and dear to me, and I also spent the better part of the last 15 years buying back a lot of the stuff that went unloved and ignored for so long.....nice to see a fair amount of it is gaining traction with a new generation of collectors. Hope to contribute myself again, now that our newborn is sleeping through the night and I'm no longer sleep deprived and near catatonic. Will also update folks on finds and acquisitions as I have a full slate of shows I'm attending this year, from Charlotte to Miami to Tampa to Chicago to Baltimore. Should be a lot of great Copper still out there, though probably not as much in the dollar bins as there used to be.

 

Who the hell woke this turkey up out of cold storage...?

 

 

[divad]

 

Other than that, assuming one's sense of humor is limited, I see no reason why "Illustrious" would state that I'm racking up ignores left and right.

 

 

Probably because you make a lot of stupid statements and, more importantly, post incorrect information often.

 

But aside from that . . . no offense.

[divad]

TV related?

Suicide Squad movie.

 

For sake, at this rate the question will be which 2nd tier villain or hero from the DCU is not in the Suicide Squad movie instead of which ones are in it.........

[Jeffro.]

 

Other than that, assuming one's sense of humor is limited, I see no reason why "Illustrious" would state that I'm racking up ignores left and right.

 

 

Probably because you make a lot of stupid statements and, more importantly, post incorrect information often.

 

Wait, are we talking about Kav?

[GeeksAreMyPeeps]

It is really the first depiction of said character?

 

No.

 

Previews are not comics and that's about all that needs to be said.

 

I didn't post this because it previews upcoming series and despite my reputation this was an honest question. This comic is very hard to find in the wild and on the web it's an expensive issue. Personally I thought it was pretty cool because it's the first non-narrative, art, image, appearance or whatever of Dark Knight and Watchmen.

The thing that sucks is that I was previously unaware of this book, but I want it now that I'm aware of it, because of the Outsiders. It wasn't the best comic out there, but it was one of the first books I followed, so I remember it fondly. But I'm not going to pay Watchmen and DKR preview prices fr it.

 

I suppose it could be worse. I could be a huge Zatara fan.

[GeeksAreMyPeeps]

TV related?

Suicide Squad movie.

 

For sake, at this rate the question will be which 2nd tier villain or hero from the DCU is not in the Suicide Squad movie instead of which ones are in it.........

I predict we're going to see quite a few deaths. Perhaps we'll get an Indiana Jones-style opening with a largely unrelated adventure where pretty much the entire team is wiped out.

[GeeksAreMyPeeps]

Back on ignore . . .

 

He's racking up the ignores left and right, especially after his juvenile post in the Gold section yesterday.

 

What did he say? Did the post get scrubbed?

 

Yes, the post I made got deleted.

 

I posted a comment which was meant as a *joke*, in the "Ask Gator" thread....which had about 500 pages of questions.

 

It struck me as a "Dear Abby" sort of thread, so in that vein, I posted up a playful joke....the intended IRONY of which was apparently* lost on the boardies who read it and reported the post to a moderator.

Here's the best course of action to follow when you want to post a joke ironically.

 

First, make sure that the entire audience couldn't possibly take the joke seriously.

 

Second, make sure that the joke is actually funny.

 

Third, recognize that this is the internet and one of the first two points will likely fail and don't bother.

[darkstar]

 

Other than that, assuming one's sense of humor is limited, I see no reason why "Illustrious" would state that I'm racking up ignores left and right.

 

 

Probably because you make a lot of stupid statements and, more importantly, post incorrect information often.

 

Wait, are we talking about Kav?

 

I was talking about the person I quoted. I've had Kav on ignore since he got here so I have no idea if it applies to him as well.

[Vikingreed]

It is really the first depiction of said character?

 

No.

 

Previews are not comics and that's about all that needs to be said.

 

I didn't post this because it previews upcoming series and despite my reputation this was an honest question. This comic is very hard to find in the wild and on the web it's an expensive issue. Personally I thought it was pretty cool because it's the first non-narrative, art, image, appearance or whatever of Dark Knight and Watchmen.

The thing that sucks is that I was previously unaware of this book, but I want it now that I'm aware of it, because of the Outsiders. It wasn't the best comic out there, but it was one of the first books I followed, so I remember it fondly. But I'm not going to pay Watchmen and DKR preview prices fr it.

 

I suppose it could be worse. I could be a huge Zatara fan.

 

Indeed...

[Meeklo]

Looks like Infinity Gauntlet #1 is picking up again…I wonder if there is any connection to Avengers: Age of Ultron

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-INFINITY-GAUNTLET-1-CGC-9-8-JIM-STARLIN-GEORGE-PEREZ-THANOS-AVENGERS-/321727488332?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae873e14c

 

[Aweandlorder]

Not the highest, but wonder if it will grow?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-COMICS-PRESENTS-26-CGC-9-8-WHITE-First-CYBORG-RAVEN-STARFIRE-SUPER-HOT-/131491523614?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9d816c1e

[MK Ultra]

Here's the best course of action to follow when you want to post a joke ironically.

 

First, make sure that the entire audience couldn't possibly take the joke seriously.

 

Second, make sure that the joke is actually funny.

 

Third, recognize that this is the internet and one of the first two points will likely fail and don't bother.

 

 

I struggle with this too, thanks for the help.