Bronty Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What's the most popular pre-hero key these days (excluding TTA #27)? 1) Strange Tales #89 (Fin Fang Foom) 2) Tales to Astonish #13 (Groot) 3) Strange Tales #97 (1st Aunt May & Uncle Ben) The list of pre-hero books that would be a key for their content would be a short one, in all likelihood. The three above would qualify (though I am still irritated about the TTA #13). Frankie raises a good point about the #1 issues, but there again it is because of an external factor (the numbering) rather than any particular event inside the books themselves. Some of the prototype issues that are actually prototypes, like the recently discussed TOS #16, should qualify for this list as well. That, of course, depends on what is agreed upon as a "true" prototype, which is a tricky thing to define. I know what you mean but at the same time I think the deeper ones looks the more "special" issues there are. You have: - a few "mainstream" keys as you said - some books that have tremendous covers - some books that have tremendous stories - a few that have both tremendous covers and stories - early issues that are disgustingly tough in grade - a few that are genuine prototypes and more signficant books than is currently recognized etc etc. There are a lot of reasons to like a lot of these IMO and a lot of reasons to break certain issues out, IMO. I don't think that's happened until now because really, until the internet age, you had to be a die hard to notice some of these things and if you did notice nobody cared but you. It was tough to share the info in any real way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Shameless plug time, I've got a few undercopies of pre-hero books buried at the end of my X-Men sales thread here if anyone might be interested. Mention you saw this post for 5% off your order too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I have nothing better to do today but make another stupid video. I like pulling out some monster slabs and looking at them. And look at them. Click the screen to get it rolling. And the Raw unedited sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Dr, I've tried watching your slab video a few times but it always freezes on me. Do you have stills? Nice raws too. For some reason that one works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Dr, I've tried watching your slab video a few times but it always freezes on me. Do you have stills? Why do think it freezes? Other boardies say it looks fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 No clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmazing R.J.S. Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Where do I subscribe to more videos please I just picked up my newest Pre-Hero book it toke a while to find this one in good shape, Now I have a matching pair. Just wish it was the 12center not no Pence copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Here are some of my favorite pre-hero bug covers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmazing R.J.S. Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Great Bugs which one of the JIM books that Stan Lee came up with Spider-Man was it # 64 or #73 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Great Bugs which one of the JIM books that Stan Lee came up with Spider-Man was it # 64 or #73 ? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 JIM #73 is such an awesome book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 That Strange Tales #73 is nice too, and very tough to find in a decent grade. I'm still looking for Grottu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'd kill for a nice grottu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Some sweet STs I just picked up. In general, I've had great difficulty picking up STs in this grade due to all the usual reasons. Very pleased with these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Sweet! Two great books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmazing R.J.S. Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Wow that Strange Tales #88 looks Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 great colors on both. Nice crisp red logo on the 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmazing R.J.S. Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Agree !! I'm looking to buy this copy now http://www.ebay.com/itm/Strange-Tales-88-1961-VF-/221270493423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Awesome books KS. I saw those, too late, about 6 minutes after you grabbed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Where were they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
