Mike's Rack Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I think the NYCC version does not have the blue circle that says one of five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rice71-migration Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 What would have a better value a numbered one raw or a green label 9.8? I really want to get my copy graded but its numbered but not signed. Best thing you can do given the circumstances: hold it, wait for another comicon where Frank or Chris is going to be at. Let them sign it and verify they numbered it initially. Then hand it over to the CGC for a yellow label. In theory it should work. No. After-the-fact verification doesn't work with SS books. What'll happen is that CGC will give the book a yellow label and consider the original number that's written on the cover a grade-affecting defect. How much of a downgrade are we saying 9.8 dropped to 9.6 or 9.8 to 9.0 or below? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank J. Barbiere Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hey guys, Not to be trolling, but I wanted to clarify some speculation: I printed 210 copies of the ECCC variant. I gave Chris about 3, gave some to my family, and sold two unnumbered. At the show I believe I sold two "stacks" of unnumbered issues (10 in a stack). Then only a few people asked me not to number them. I"m guessing there are about 35-40 unnumbered in the wild. That's it. The "crown jewel" of rare Five Ghosts stuff is going to be the self-released version from NYCC. This version is distinguishable by NOT HAVING THE BLUE CIRCLE WITH ONE OF FIVE, being "oversized" and on yellowish/newsprint paper. There were only about 60 of these. I don't even have one! Hope that clarifies! If anyone has questions, let me know. Chris and I will be appearing at C2E2 together at a table, and if you're in NJ, I'll be at the Asbury Park Comic Con this weekend (Saturday the 30th). Thanks again for your excitement and interest in the book! I'd recommend picking up a second printing of #1 on April 17th as it's a low print run and has an exclusive cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) downgrade maybe similar to this Edited March 29, 2013 by krighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike's Rack Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks Frank! You saved this nerd some effort. Any chance of a surprise appearence at Phoenix Comicon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeintheashes Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hey guys, Not to be trolling, but I wanted to clarify some speculation: I printed 210 copies of the ECCC variant. I gave Chris about 3, gave some to my family, and sold two unnumbered. At the show I believe I sold two "stacks" of unnumbered issues (10 in a stack). Then only a few people asked me not to number them. I"m guessing there are about 35-40 unnumbered in the wild. That's it. The "crown jewel" of rare Five Ghosts stuff is going to be the self-released version from NYCC. This version is distinguishable by NOT HAVING THE BLUE CIRCLE WITH ONE OF FIVE, being "oversized" and on yellowish/newsprint paper. There were only about 60 of these. I don't even have one! Hope that clarifies! If anyone has questions, let me know. Chris and I will be appearing at C2E2 together at a table, and if you're in NJ, I'll be at the Asbury Park Comic Con this weekend (Saturday the 30th). Thanks again for your excitement and interest in the book! I'd recommend picking up a second printing of #1 on April 17th as it's a low print run and has an exclusive cover! Hitting all of the right notes right there. Congrats on the success so far, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrob29 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks Frank! You saved this nerd some effort. Any chance of a surprise appearence at Phoenix Comicon? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I want the Crown Jewels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeRosen Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 That's what she said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hog Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 That's what she said Though, me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 It's a good start! I'm interested in how this progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessndx Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Krighton you jewel thief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thief of Thieves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funcoot-migration Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I almost wish this wasn't a mini series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightclaps Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 It's not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funcoot-migration Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 It's not? I thought there were only going to be 5 issues... am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funcoot-migration Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessndx Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I'm on five ghosts tour...gonna see if I can't catch Frank and Chris at Asbury Comicon today! Better watch out if there's any OA from issue 2....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
