Broke as a Joke Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Actually the Transformers were not adapted from the cartoon as the book came first. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Actually the Transformers were not adapted from the cartoon as the book came first. (thumbs u The technical release date is not relevant. It is still a book that was adapted from a (forthcoming) cartoon and toy line. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Except all of those books feature actual first (full) appearances. -J. So what book features her first full appearance? TV Guide Point being she's an adaptation from a cartoon, not an original comic book creation. Like the Transformers. -J. By this train of logic, any and all Walt Disney,Peanuts, most Four Color Comics and any comic book that derived after a TV appearance should be deemed worthless and insignificant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 for the record my post was just a simple joke from a simple man I do believe in this book and regret selling all the copies I've sold and I wish I could find raws out there greggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Except all of those books feature actual first (full) appearances. -J. So what book features her first full appearance? TV Guide Point being she's an adaptation from a cartoon, not an original comic book creation. Like the Transformers. -J. By this train of logic, any and all Walt Disney,Peanuts, most Four Color Comics and any comic book that derived after a TV appearance should be deemed worthless and insignificant. It's irrelevant anyway. If a comic book fan wants THE Harley comic book, they are going to buy a BA 12. It's the first comic book appearance of the character. Same applies to the Gold Key Scooby Doo 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke as a Joke Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Truth is I'd rather have the animation cels to any Disney character rather than a first comic book appearance. But those are Disney characters and their fans have so many more things than comics to focus on from a collecting standpoint. Harley Quinn is a Batman character and Batman is primarily accepted by comic book collectors, hence the push for BA 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoAnother Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Except all of those books feature actual first (full) appearances. -J. So what book features her first full appearance? TV Guide Point being she's an adaptation from a cartoon, not an original comic book creation. Like the Transformers. -J. By this train of logic, any and all Walt Disney,Peanuts, most Four Color Comics and any comic book that derived after a TV appearance should be deemed worthless and insignificant. +1 Sorry Jay but the masses are not as purist as you may be. Transformers 1 sells fairly well, Star Wars 1 is on fire, BA12 is as liquid as they come right now, Scooby Doo 1 always sells well. I'm confident by now most people know where these books came from and it does not phase them because they collect comics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Except all of those books feature actual first (full) appearances. -J. So what book features her first full appearance? TV Guide Point being she's an adaptation from a cartoon, not an original comic book creation. Like the Transformers. -J. By this train of logic, any and all Walt Disney,Peanuts, most Four Color Comics and any comic book that derived after a TV appearance should be deemed worthless and insignificant. +1 Sorry Jay but the masses are not as purist as you may be. Transformers 1 sells fairly well, Star Wars 1 is on fire, BA12 is as liquid as they come right now, Scooby Doo 1 always sells well. I'm confident by now most people know where these books came from and it does not phase them because they collect comics. Jay is likely just yanking chains at this point. No use repeating yourself continuously unless you get a rise out of someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Except all of those books feature actual first (full) appearances. -J. So what book features her first full appearance? TV Guide Point being she's an adaptation from a cartoon, not an original comic book creation. Like the Transformers. -J. By this train of logic, any and all Walt Disney,Peanuts, most Four Color Comics and any comic book that derived after a TV appearance should be deemed worthless and insignificant. +1 Sorry Jay but the masses are not as purist as you may be. Transformers 1 sells fairly well, Star Wars 1 is on fire, BA12 is as liquid as they come right now, Scooby Doo 1 always sells well. I'm confident by now most people know where these books came from and it does not phase them because they collect comics. The girl at one of my LCS' once said the same thing when I brought up the same point to her. I personally find the Alex Ross graphic novel to be the more relevant book. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoAnother Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 As she took your money for a BA 12, a UF 4, and the one you've been wanting most...EOSV 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Warrior Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I prefer the Alex Ross cover..the 1st non cartoony appearance (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoAnother Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I kid, I kid. I also really like Batman Harley Quinn but don't see it as THE Harley book. That would mean if Gwen were to crossover and leave the alternate universe a purist as yourself would say "Well, EOSV shouldn't be the most sought after because it was an alternate universe appearance". That's taking it to a whole other level of geek I won't go to. It's a comic book and a first appearance, not a what state were you born in black and white question IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 As she took your money for a BA 12, a UF 4, and the one you've been wanting most...EOSV 2? I will never neither confirm nor deny this accusation. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 He only collects comics he believes there are 100 copies of. Pay him no mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shap Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I'm curious to know people's thoughts on whether they think Batman Adventures 12 in 9.8 grade is a sell or hold at current market prices. I know there's been a lot of past discussions regarding buyer exuberance and eventual market price correction, although this is the one book and character that seems to defy conventional wisdom. I purchased my CGC 9.8 copy a little over 2 years ago for less than $300. When the book jumped up to the $800-$900 range, I thought it may be worth considering selling at that point and now I'm glad I didn't. I never imagined that the book would be selling in the $2000 range. Obviously, I know I will never lose money on the book based on what I originally paid for it, but I'm interested to know what others think in terms of whether the book has a lot more room to grow both in the short term and long term or if the current market prices represent the apex in value of what we're likely to see for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft88 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Female characters are getting their due. Arguably the Wolverine of that genre. How's Hulk 181 done over time? Unless it's a Newstand copy I don't see this as a $2000 book though. Call it $1800 where it has recently leveled off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwoogieman Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I'm curious to know people's thoughts on whether they think Batman Adventures 12 in 9.8 grade is a sell or hold at current market prices. I know there's been a lot of past discussions regarding buyer exuberance and eventual market price correction, although this is the one book and character that seems to defy conventional wisdom. I purchased my CGC 9.8 copy a little over 2 years ago for less than $300. When the book jumped up to the $800-$900 range, I thought it may be worth considering selling at that point and now I'm glad I didn't. I never imagined that the book would be selling in the $2000 range. Obviously, I know I will never lose money on the book based on what I originally paid for it, but I'm interested to know what others think in terms of whether the book has a lot more room to grow both in the short term and long term or if the current market prices represent the apex in value of what we're likely to see for some time. Room to grow, especially if the Suicide Squad movie next year is any good. Isn't Harley getting a solo movie after that as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 If you have a mortgage then sell. If not then hold it in your hands and giggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santos208 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I am holding on tight......with both hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd4ever Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 It's all really up to the Suicide Squad movie. If that hits, a HQ movie is a certainty. And if that happens, this book will only get bigger. Deadpool and HQ are the most sought after new creations in decades, the difference being there are 100K copies of NM 98 out there and only around 30K of BA 12. And a lot of those are in lesser condition because they were bought by kids and readers, not collectors. I'm hanging tight. Even if the movie tanks, I think the downturn will be slight. I have spoken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...