Johnny545 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) The Mystic 24 went for pretty good coin also.... pushing 1K IIRC..... not bad for a non Everett cover..... GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u It's a great cover all the same, but how the market for classic Atlas covers has shifted in the last year or two... Been mulling this over and here is my list of what I believe to be the top ten most valuable Atlas PCH books based on my monitoring of the market since the 'shift' you reference. Notably they basically all have standout/iconic covers: Top 10 (in order) JIM 1 Strange Tales 1 Menace 5 Venus 19 Strange Tales 28 Mystery Tales 19 Menace 1 JIM 6 Spellbound 17 Venus 17 (You could swap the books in the middle around, tough to rank those really) Honorable Mention: Venus 18 JIM 7 Menace 11 Spellbound 20 Spellbound 3 Strange Tales 8 Strange Tales 18 and 29 Marvel Tales 95 Mystery Tales 9-11 Mystery Tales 1 Mystic 28 JIM 14-16 Let me know what I may have missed or what others you think might make the top ten. Edited March 23, 2015 by Johnny545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Venus 17 over 18? I would think the 18 more in demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Venus 17 over 18? I would think the 18 more in demand. I think there have been more #18's in the last 18 months. I doubt it's scarcer, just random chance. But assuming my impression isnt false, a #17 might currently receive a bit more attention. Edited March 23, 2015 by Flex Mentallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Venus 17 over 18? I would think the 18 more in demand. I think there have been more #18's in the last 18 months. I doubt it's scarcer, just random chance. But assuming my impression isnt false, a #17 might currently receive a bit more attention. My view might be skewed as I still need an 18 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Venus 17 over 18? I would think the 18 more in demand. I think there have been more #18's in the last 18 months. I doubt it's scarcer, just random chance. But assuming my impression isnt false, a #17 might currently receive a bit more attention. My thinking as well, the 18 has popped up quite a bit lately and been soft. A HG 17 may also appeal to more buyers. I think it would be close, but if two of the same grade/PQ/Color strike went side by side in an auction the 17 edges it out - that is where my money goes anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Johnny545 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Yes, that fits the bill and would command an eye popping sum I believe. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze johnny Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 The Mystic 24 went for pretty good coin also.... pushing 1K IIRC..... not bad for a non Everett cover..... GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u It's a great cover all the same, but how the market for classic Atlas covers has shifted in the last year or two... Been mulling this over and here is my list of what I believe to be the top ten most valuable Atlas PCH books based on my monitoring of the market since the 'shift' you reference. Notably they basically all have standout/iconic covers: Top 10 (in order) JIM 1 Strange Tales 1 Menace 5 Venus 19 Strange Tales 28 Mystery Tales 19 Menace 1 JIM 6 Spellbound 17 Venus 17 (You could swap the books in the middle around, tough to rank those really) Honorable Mention: Venus 18 JIM 7 Menace 11 Spellbound 20 Spellbound 3 Strange Tales 8 Strange Tales 18 and 29 Marvel Tales 95 Mystery Tales 9-11 Mystery Tales 1 Mystic 28 JIM 14-16 Let me know what I may have missed or what others you think might make the top ten. I like your list- would add one more: Suspense 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 So I should count my lucky stars for owning these off that list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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retrocomics Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Oh the nerv! To show so many great books that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin's lawyer Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Awesome Nerv Colors look really nice on those Venus books (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Is Mystery Tales #40 not worthy of those lists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Is Mystery Tales #40 not worthy of those lists? Probably, or at least until people start to forget about Lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrocomics Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Is Mystery Tales #40 not worthy of those lists? Probably, or at least until people start to forget about Lost. I would figure they would have by now. Never understood the perceived value on that book. That's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Venus 17 over 18? I would think the 18 more in demand. I think there have been more #18's in the last 18 months. I doubt it's scarcer, just random chance. But assuming my impression isnt false, a #17 might currently receive a bit more attention. My thinking as well, the 18 has popped up quite a bit lately and been soft. A HG 17 may also appeal to more buyers. I think it would be close, but if two of the same grade/PQ/Color strike went side by side in an auction the 17 edges it out - that is where my money goes anyway. Just my viewpoint but I've always considered Venus #17 thru 19 as a sub set to own in the run. You really need all three to get the full "Everett Venus Horror" effect with issue 19 being the crown jewel. These books are easily at the top of my Atlas books collection with my copies of Menace #5 and Young Men #24 rounding out the list. Simply a joy to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Is Mystery Tales #40 not worthy of those lists? The list was only pre-code. Great Venus books Nerv. Edited March 24, 2015 by Johnny545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
