Manifest Destiny - Skybound - Chris Dingess, Matthew Roberts 1 1

[ZaCrew]

I would imagine that the primary printing defect that keeps books from achieving mint and gem mint status are bindery tears. Most all of the moderns that i've pulled off the rack that would be 9.8 candidates have some kind of bindery defect. But I'm generally happy with 9.6's and 9.8's off the rack.

 

Or what do you guys think are the primary defects that keep the majority of all books out of mint condition?

 

It's almost always bindery tears.

[slym2none]

Tip: I take 400-grit wet/dry sandpaper to the corners to make them extra sharp.

 

 

 

 

-slym

[Vikingreed]

already blew by what mine sold for.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MANIFEST-DESTINY-1-CGC-9-8-LBCC-Sketch-Variant-LONG-BEACH-ONLY-250-1210657003-/281276161539?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item417d5d9e03&autorefresh=true

 

 

$280.00 with 3 1/2 days left.

[the authority]

already blew by what mine sold for.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MANIFEST-DESTINY-1-CGC-9-8-LBCC-Sketch-Variant-LONG-BEACH-ONLY-250-1210657003-/281276161539?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item417d5d9e03&autorefresh=true

 

 

$280.00 with 3 1/2 days left.

 

I think its safe to say, this one is more than just a short term blip on the radar. People seem to love this book. Even the regular covers are bringing good money. I'm curious to see if orders go up this month.

[Vikingreed]

I agree.

The prices are continuing to increase at this point.

 

First Yellow to market may be insane.

[Conan_Aficionado]

The art is awesome. /end.

 

Waiting for the first trade, love reading story arcs in one shot.

[krighton]

if it were just the RRP that was rising in price, then some could probably yell shill and such...but every issue 1-4 is showing some kind of heat. I think the covers are helping to drive sales. Not to mention it's unique.

[ZaCrew]

I just dropped off 6 copies of #4 as well as copies of #2 and #3 for my personal slab collection.

 

 

[mysterio]

already blew by what mine sold for.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MANIFEST-DESTINY-1-CGC-9-8-LBCC-Sketch-Variant-LONG-BEACH-ONLY-250-1210657003-/281276161539?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item417d5d9e03&autorefresh=true

 

 

$280.00 with 3 1/2 days left.

 

I think its safe to say, this one is more than just a short term blip on the radar. People seem to love this book. Even the regular covers are bringing good money. I'm curious to see if orders go up this month.

 

I'm optimistic too, but not quite ready to say that on a book only what, 5 months old? How long was Nowhere Men's reign as the hottest book out there?

[ZaCrew]

already blew by what mine sold for.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MANIFEST-DESTINY-1-CGC-9-8-LBCC-Sketch-Variant-LONG-BEACH-ONLY-250-1210657003-/281276161539?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item417d5d9e03&autorefresh=true

 

 

$280.00 with 3 1/2 days left.

 

I think its safe to say, this one is more than just a short term blip on the radar. People seem to love this book. Even the regular covers are bringing good money. I'm curious to see if orders go up this month.

 

I'm optimistic too, but not quite ready to say that on a book only what, 5 months old? How long was Nowhere Men's reign as the hottest book out there?

 

Nothing like NWM unless they take months to put out the next book.

[krighton]

almost fell for this one

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manifest-Destiny-1-2-3-4-variant-set-Image-NM-/321341875675?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item4ad177e5db

[ZaCrew]

almost fell for this one

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manifest-Destiny-1-2-3-4-variant-set-Image-NM-/321341875675?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item4ad177e5db

 

I'm sure a few people will

Edited March 4, 2014 by ZaCrew

[manetteska]

almost fell for this one

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manifest-Destiny-1-2-3-4-variant-set-Image-NM-/321341875675?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item4ad177e5db

 

I'm sure a few people will

 

Especially when the #1 pictured is a first print.

[krighton]

fuzzy photos regardless....hard to see the printing designation.

[ZaCrew]

almost fell for this one

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manifest-Destiny-1-2-3-4-variant-set-Image-NM-/321341875675?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item4ad177e5db

 

I'm sure a few people will

 

Especially when the #1 pictured is a first print.

 

Oh wow, you're right.. damn that's shady as hell. Pic isn't all that good in the first place so hard to see the printing notifications on 2/3.

[Conan_Aficionado]

You know, I've grown accustomed to reprints having different covers, I'm a little disappointed by these reprints.

[the authority]

It states in the desciption what these are printwise. I'm sure someone could jump in head first but not if they read the description.

[the420kid]

You know, I've grown accustomed to reprints having different covers, I'm a little disappointed by these reprints.

 

I don't have any hard evidence but I would bet that Matthew Roberts is killing himself getting the art done for the inside of the book. That doesn't leave any time to come up with fancy new covers every time Image wants to reprint. I would rather the books hit shelves in a timely manner than reprint mania.

 

[ZaCrew]

You know, I've grown accustomed to reprints having different covers, I'm a little disappointed by these reprints.

 

I don't have any hard evidence but I would bet that Matthew Roberts is killing himself getting the art done for the inside of the book. That doesn't leave any time to come up with fancy new covers every time Image wants to reprint. I would rather the books hit shelves in a timely manner than reprint mania.

 

 

I was trying to hit the +1 key harder than Angelina Jolie in her prime.

[the420kid]