Sam I am Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 There are some absolute monster Showcase copies in the Heritage Auction starting this week. The big guns will be out for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddieMercede Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) If you at first don't succeed (i.e. Pedigree) try, try again (on Heritage). Even if a book supposedly sold (7.5/8.5 Showcase 4). Edited October 23, 2017 by TeddieMercede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'm so old school that "Showcase" #1 is a holy grail of mine and if i can ever get one then i also want #2 and 3............ ComicConnoisseur and Sam I am 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howling Mad Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 On 6/4/2017 at 8:00 PM, MusterMark said: Yes I think so. For anyone who may not have a ComicLink account, that was an auction for a Showcase 75 CGC 9.8 that ended at $6,100 More money then sense I reckon. Virtually no one cares about Hawk and Dove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 1:29 PM, 1950's war comics said: I'm so old school that "Showcase" #1 is a holy grail of mine and if i can ever get one then i also want #2 and 3............ I just picked this up for inventory..... I'll probably have it a while because it isn't going to be cheap ...... first copy I've ever had, a very tough book. It amazes me how low it guides for, being the first issue of the landmark title that basically jump started the Silver Age. My Grandfather was a Fireman, so it's especially cool for me. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 52 minutes ago, jimjum12 said: My Grandfather was a Fireman, so it's especially cool for me. My son is a fireman in training. So proud of him. jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 48 minutes ago, jimjum12 said: I just picked this up for inventory..... I'll probably have it a while because it isn't going to be cheap ...... first copy I've ever had, a very tough book. It amazes me how low it guides for, being the first issue of the landmark title that basically jump started the Silver Age. My Grandfather was a Fireman, so it's especially cool for me. GOD BLESS... - Nice copy ! Hope you don't mind but I'm going to show off my copy. I bought this raw, before CGC existed, years ago. At a convention I saw this copy, the dealer had it graded at 9.0 but it was priced at top Overstreet, which was a 9.2 . As you said, it is rare, especially in grade. Thinking about it for the duration of the show I made a deal. Not so much on the price, he was pretty firm, but I used some trade. I was disappointed with the CGC grade but it was graded under the Haspel hammer era and they downgraded for the grease mark arrival . BTW, I concur that the guide is low on this book. I also have a nice copy of #2. I bought this freshly graded from CGC in an old label, obviously many years ago. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 8 hours ago, Bomber-Bob said: Nice copy ! Hope you don't mind but I'm going to show off my copy. I bought this raw, before CGC existed, years ago. At a convention I saw this copy, the dealer had it graded at 9.0 but it was priced at top Overstreet, which was a 9.2 . As you said, it is rare, especially in grade. Thinking about it for the duration of the show I made a deal. Not so much on the price, he was pretty firm, but I used some trade. I was disappointed with the CGC grade but it was graded under the Haspel hammer era and they downgraded for the grease mark arrival . BTW, I concur that the guide is low on this book. I also have a nice copy of #2. I bought this freshly graded from CGC in an old label, obviously many years ago. Nice books, Bob................. they'd be centerpieces of any collection. The one I got was also pricey, but I was able to do a part trade scenario as well.... one of the things I love about face to face transactions. There's a 5.5 in the current CC Auction..... part of what looks like a full run of at least the early issues. I always had a soft spot for the Showcase run ..... it's like a chronicle of the 50's through the 70's as the tone and subjects change and evolve as the months turn into years. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 @jimjum12 WOW Showcase #1 !and a nice one too make that a REAL nice one !!!! those just almost NEVER surface you are BLESSED !!!!! ComicConnoisseur, Lucky Baru and FoggyNelson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 @jimjum12 did you get it in trade? and do you have (or want ) #2, and 3# now...?? and #4 thats cool your Grandpa was a FIREMAN !! Lucky Baru, ComicConnoisseur, FoggyNelson and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 @Bomber-Bob Those are two GREAT copies of showcase first two issues !!! There is a Showcase #3 for sale on eBay right now in CGC 8.0 to complete your matched set !! VERY aggressively priced unfortunately.......... ComicConnoisseur, FoggyNelson and Lucky Baru 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I am Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 1 hour ago, 1950's war comics said: @Bomber-Bob Those are two GREAT copies of showcase first two issues !!! There is a Showcase #3 for sale on eBay right now in CGC 8.0 to complete your matched set !! VERY aggressively priced unfortunately.......... How in the world is that an 8.0 with that lower left corner damage? As much as I'd like to add it to my full run for the 600 point bump, I'd rather just stay with my 6.5 that presents much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, Sam I am said: How in the world is that an 8.0 with that lower left corner damage? As much as I'd like to add it to my full run for the 600 point bump, I'd rather just stay with my 6.5 that presents much better. I saw that corner damage.... most likely was dropped or shaken after being slabbed, for sure it is no longer a 8.0 and it is still priced thru the roof nice that you have a #3 in 6.5 !! Lucky Baru and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Sam I am said: How in the world is that an 8.0 with that lower left corner damage? As much as I'd like to add it to my full run for the 600 point bump, I'd rather just stay with my 6.5 that presents much better. That lower left on the E-Bay Showcase #3 looks like fresh damage. I wonder if it was scraped for resto removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Still a mighty pretty copy. One thing I've noticed about eBay..... the words "undervalued" and "overpriced" are synonymous. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylam Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) On March 11, 2017 at 8:16 PM, MusterMark said: Great book. ? I never really appreciated Joe Kubert's art growing up; I always thought it looked scratchy, sketchy and straw like. However, he was very good at drawing equipment: airplanes, ships, weapons, tanks and other vehicles. Look at the two planes on this cover. They are proportioned correctly, they are true to the perspective and the detail is amazing. Edited November 25, 2017 by Jaylam Image missing jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I am Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 7 hours ago, Jaylam said: I never really appreciated Joe Kubert's art growing up; I always thought it looked scratchy, sketchy and straw like. However, he was very good at drawing equipment: airplanes, ships, weapons, tanks and other vehicles. Look at the two planes on this cover. They are proportioned correctly, they are true to the perspective and the detail is amazing. I love that cover. I currently own the Don/Maggie copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) On 11/25/2017 at 8:06 AM, Sam I am said: I love that cover. I currently own the Don/Maggie copy. @Sam I am Your "Showcase" set is awesome ! i always knew you wanted the top registry set, and even though someone passed you by you can still take pride in the amazing and elusive "best silver age set" banner attached to your set ! Edited November 27, 2017 by 1950's war comics Lucky Baru and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 IMO Showcase is one of the greatest runs in comics !! it has everything going for it!! very underappreciated by those in the "Marvel only "crowd......... jaja-mon12 and Lucky Baru 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja-mon12 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Here is my contribution to the Showcase thread peeps‼️?I'm very glad and proud to have recently won this very important issue in the Flash comic book lore‼️The Flash is one of my favorite characters and helped to launch the SA of comics for all of us to enjoy forever. I just hope DC/WB do him proper when his own big screen movie comes out next year. It's been a long time coming and no other hero deserves it more.??? Now all I need is to add high grade copies of Showcase #8, 14 and 17. Then ultimately, upgrade to a Showcase #4 CGC 9.0‼️?? SpeedforceKJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
