mysterio Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks guys! This is my absolute cherry on top for this auction and my collecting year. I've been after one of these for a long time, and while the technical grade is low I'll take it for the eye appeal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks guys! This is my absolute cherry on top for this auction and my collecting year. I've been after one of these for a long time, and while the technical grade is low I'll take it for the eye appeal! OMG...that is the most wonderfully presenting point-fiver in the universe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks guys! This is my absolute cherry on top for this auction and my collecting year. I've been after one of these for a long time, and while the technical grade is low I'll take it for the eye appeal! OMG...that is the most wonderfully presenting point-fiver in the universe! I know, right?! And no notes for being incomplete, so I'm guessing it is due to the split and the extra staples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 October 2014 PHM Census Update Data Based on 10/7/2014 Updates This data is for Unrestored/Universal copies only. This data does not include Foreign or Variant copies. - No New Highest Graded Copies this update - 161 New PHM’s added to the Census this update ! Too many to list individually, but the breakdown by title looks like this: o AA1-6 +2 (AA1 8.0, AA1 5.0) o AAF7-14 +2 (AAF9 6.0, AAF12 8.0) o JIM50-82 +40 o ST67-100,A1 +32 o SW1-5 unchanged o TOS1-38 +34 o TTA1-34 +51 o WF15-19 unchanged - TTA27 still leads the PHM pack with 449 copies (+7) on this census. TTA13 is still second with 117 (+6), AA1 is still a close third with 112 (+2) - Highest Graded PHMs are still ST100 and TTA30, which both have recorded 9.8 copies. The list of the 6 Issues that have 9.6 copies is unchanged this update o TOS3 o TOS6 o TOS29 o TOS36 o TOS38 o TTA16 - There are a total of 5,969 PHMs on the Census update. Last update there was a total of 5,808 (+161 delta)(discovered error in formula that revised the last update from 5,818 to 5,808). - Issues with the Least copies on the Census (change from Last Census)(CGC Grade) o WOF15 5 o WOF19 6 o ST71 9 (+2) (one is 5.0) o SW5 10 o JIM53 10 o WOF18 10 o JIM56 11 (+1) (4.5) o JIM57 11(+1) (4.5) o ST74 11 (+1)(5.5) - Issues with the Lowest “Highest Graded Copies” on the Census (no change from last update) o WOF15 6.5 o ST71 7.5 o ST74 7.5 o WOF19 8.0 o JIM60 8.0 o ST83 8.0 o AA3 8.0 o 14 Issues at 8.5 - Odd Transactions this Census Update o One TOS38 8.5 was removed from the Census and one 4.5 was added o One TOS28 9.0 was removed from the Census and none were added o Two TOS18 7.0s were removed from the Census and 3 6.5s were added o One ST97 8.5 was removed from the Census and one 9.2 and two 7.5s were added Let me know if anyone wants to see other data sets. -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Complete! Applaud your persistence in building that beautiful set! -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks guys! This is my absolute cherry on top for this auction and my collecting year. I've been after one of these for a long time, and while the technical grade is low I'll take it for the eye appeal! Best .5. Ever. -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I've been around since page 1 of this thread and don't remember an answer for this: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=8088462&fpart=5 Is there a definitive location/document that we attribute to coining the phrase "pre-hero Marvel"? -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Finally, I found a nice copy of this issue after 2 decades of searching. Just a beautiful strictly graded copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Colors look really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Congratulations on finding that treasure ! Really nice centering and the page quality is fantastic ! -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Finally, I found a nice copy of this issue after 2 decades of searching. Just a beautiful strictly graded copy. An absurdly tough book in grade, as you said. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Those purples burn into my Preheros loving soul! Makes me wanna throw my copy in the bin.... Edited October 18, 2014 by porcupine48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thanks guys. I'm thrilled to get it! I have some more slabbed STs' coming soon from CGC. I'll post them when I get them. Should be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Finally, I found a nice copy of this issue after 2 decades of searching. Just a beautiful strictly graded copy. That's a flat out ridiculous copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks guys. I'm thrilled to get it! I have some more slabbed STs' coming soon from CGC. I'll post them when I get them. Should be sweet. Unreal book John! And you never see that issue in any grade anywhere! CONGRATS!! Happy for you! point 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosland Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Nice update! Some pictures of your new entries???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Well, my newly slabbed STs' came back today. All pretty much what I hoped for give or take a half grade here and there. I will include the pre-code books, too. [ This copy came from the same collection where the issues before and after graded out 8.0 and 9.0 respectively. Just a tough, tough issue in high grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Here are the pre-code books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 What an amazing group of books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverAgeGuy Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Wow great books! I especially love that ST 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...