Wayne-Tec Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) Members of the Batman #1 club as of 1/5/14. *6 CGC universal copies, 6 CGC restored copies and 4 raw copies. **Edited to update the list with Dark Knight's copy. CGC Universal: 3.5 (OW/W) G.A.tor (12) 3.5 (CRM/OW) sarte (10) 2.5 (OW) Dark Knight (15) 2.5 (CRM/OW) Racer-X (1) 2.0 (OW/W) Primetime (4) NG (Brittle) BaltimoreLauren (1) CGC Restored: 7.5 (OW/W)--Moderate (P); Xavier Logan (5) 7.0 (OW)--Moderate (P); ciorac (2) 6.0 (CRM/OW)--Moderate (P); RedFury (2) 5.5 (OW)--Extensive (P); goldenacase (14 5.0 Extensive (P); 50AE_DE 0.5 (CRM/OW)--Slight (A); WayneTec (1) Raw Copies: batman_fan (1) AnkurJ (3) BitterOldMan (4) Ihcomics (4) Edited January 6, 2014 by Wayne-Tec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Members of the Batman #1 club as of 1/5/14. **5 CGC universal copies, 6 CGC restored copies and 4 raw copies. CGC Universal: 3.5 (OW/W) G.A.tor (12) 3.5 (CRM/OW) sarte (10) 2.5 (CRM/OW) Racer-X (1) 2.0 (OW/W) Primetime (4) NG (Brittle) BaltimoreLauren (1) CGC Restored: 7.5 (OW/W)--Moderate (P); Xavier Logan (5) 7.0 (OW)--Moderate (P); ciorac (2) 6.0 (CRM/OW)--Moderate (P); RedFury (2) 5.5 (OW)--Extensive (P); goldenacase (14 5.0 Extensive (P); 50AE_DE 0.5 (CRM/OW)--Slight (A); WayneTec (1) Raw Copies: batman_fan (1) AnkurJ (3) BitterOldMan (4) Ihcomics (4) raw copies should be listed 1st because you can still smell them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think Dark Knight posted his CGC 2.5 copy in this thread but I don't see it listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I think Dark Knight posted his CGC 2.5 copy in this thread but I don't see it listed. I still do (thumbs u Edited January 6, 2014 by Dark Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Cool Bat 1s ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think Dark Knight posted his CGC 2.5 copy in this thread but I don't see it listed. I still do (thumbs u List edited and updated to include your copy. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think Dark Knight posted his CGC 2.5 copy in this thread but I don't see it listed. I still do (thumbs u List edited and updated to include your copy. (thumbs u Thanks Wayne-Tec! I thought I listed my copy before, but must be from another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Cool Bat 1s ! All mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Cool Bat 1s ! All mine! Beautiful yellows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks! I'm just the 3rd owner of this book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks Wayne-Tec! I thought I listed my copy before, but must be from another thread. I scrolled through all the pages and didn't see it. But yours is a great looking copy with nice PQ. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgallo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'd rather have a Action 7/10/13 over a Supes #1 anyday, I just can't get over Supes #1 being just reprints of Action 1-4 and the cover is a reprint of the Action #10 splash art. After TEC #27, I would want a Bat #1 over any other the pre-Robin TECS based on it being the first Joker, since he really is one of the most important DC characters. I have ALWAYS thought Superman 1 was WAY over valued. People go nuts over the First book devoted to a single character and classic cover and origin retold stuff. That being said that fact that Batman 1 is a year later and WAY more common does hurt it's upside a bit. There are a couple pre Robin Tecs I would much rather have over a Bat 1 including my 28. I can get a Bat 1 almost whenever I want one that isn't the case for a Tec 28. Oh and I currently have a coverless copy missing just the first wrap, so you can add that to the list James G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 If rareness is your thing, Bat 1 will not do it for you. Semi Common for GA, scarcer than any SA key, but has always had relentless demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Superman 1 has a lot of significance in my opinion and should not be deemed as just a reprint book from Action 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Superman 1 has a lot of significance in my opinion and should not be deemed as just a reprint book from Action 1 true. Save a ton of money and buy a supe 1. It has an expanded Supe origin anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'd rather have a Action 7/10/13 over a Supes #1 anyday, I just can't get over Supes #1 being just reprints of Action 1-4 and the cover is a reprint of the Action #10 splash art. After TEC #27, I would want a Bat #1 over any other the pre-Robin TECS based on it being the first Joker, since he really is one of the most important DC characters. I have ALWAYS thought Superman 1 was WAY over valued. People go nuts over the First book devoted to a single character and classic cover and origin retold stuff. That being said that fact that Batman 1 is a year later and WAY more common does hurt it's upside a bit. There are a couple pre Robin Tecs I would much rather have over a Bat 1 including my 28. I can get a Bat 1 almost whenever I want one that isn't the case for a Tec 28. Oh and I currently have a coverless copy missing just the first wrap, so you can add that to the list James G Post some pics. I love coverless copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Superman 1 has a lot of significance in my opinion and should not be deemed as just a reprint book from Action 1 I listed a number of things that Superman #1 has going for it content-wise in an earlier post: *Expanded origin of Superman. *1st app. of the Kents (unnamed). *"Scientific" explanation of Superman's powers. *1st book devoted entirely to a superhero. All great things that make Superman #1 more than just a collection of reprints. But content vs. content, it's nowhere near Batman #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash105 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Superman 1 has a lot of significance in my opinion and should not be deemed as just a reprint book from Action 1 I listed a number of things that Superman #1 has going for it content-wise in an earlier post: *Expanded origin of Superman. *1st app. of the Kents (unnamed). *"Scientific" explanation of Superman's powers. *1st book devoted entirely to a superhero. All great things that make Superman #1 more than just a collection of reprints. But content vs. content, it's nowhere near Batman #1. Plus Supes #1 is non-existent in 7.0 or above. And if you want a run, reprint or not you have to have a #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Plus Supes #1 is non-existent in 7.0 or above. For collectors whose budgets can warrant purchasing unrestored Superman #1's in said condition, no doubt that the rarity factor plays a big role in the appeal there. I can see that for sure. But I was discussing content vs. content so rarity in-grade isn't related there. When I'm thinking about the importance of a book, scarcity in high grades isn't one of the first things that comes to mind. I feel the greater test is desirability in the low-grades because that often times illustrates a different kind of appreciation and it's centered around the importance of the book itself. If a book is desirable because it's hard to find in a higher grade, than a lot of that desirability is coming from scarcity, not the content of the book. Again, there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to personal preference, I'm just saying that the value and desirability of Superman #1 is --in my opinion-- often driven by factors outside of content, whereas Batman #1 is highly content-driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Plus Supes #1 is non-existent in 7.0 or above. For collectors whose budgets can warrant purchasing unrestored Superman #1's in said condition, no doubt that the rarity factor plays a big role in the appeal there. I can see that for sure. But I was discussing content vs. content so rarity in-grade isn't related there. When I'm thinking about the importance of a book, scarcity in high grades isn't one of the first things that comes to mind. I feel the greater test is desirability in the low-grades because that often times illustrates a different kind of appreciation and it's centered around the importance of the book itself. If a book is desirable because it's hard to find in a higher grade, than a lot of that desirability is coming from scarcity, not the content of the book. Again, there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to personal preference, I'm just saying that the value and desirability of Superman #1 is --in my opinion-- often driven by factors outside of content, whereas Batman #1 is highly content-driven. I'd love a low grade Superman #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
