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Need Some Help With A Comic Book Decision

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Praxis52

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Hey Guys... So, here's the dilemma

 

Would you spend the money on purchasing a comic that is not a Key, but has a great cover (a la Supergirl and the Legion of Super Heroes #23 Adam Hughes variant)?

 

I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on a book I want solely based on a cover due to the price the seller is wanting, but it's easy for me to spend the money on a key.

 

Let's take 2 examples for instance:

 

Batman Adventures #12 NM Raw vs. Supergirl and the Legion of Super Heroes #23 Adam Hughes CGC 9.8

Both are about the same price and desired by many collectors. So, what would you do in this instance? (shrug)

 

 

 

 

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thunsicker

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I agree. Go with the key. You should be able to get a Daredevil #1 in 3.5 or so for that amount of money or an Avengers #4 in 4.0. Maybe a Fantastic Four #5 in 2.5? Between the two you mentioned? I'd say neither.

 

EDIT: With the caveat, of course, of buy what you love and you can never go wrong. Just don't plan your retirement on it.

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Radj4ck

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Heres' the cover art for the Supergirl book for those of you who want to see it but are too lazy to go search it on google! (thumbs u

 

Supergirl_and_the_Legion_of_Super-Heroes_Vol_1_23_Textless_Variant.jpg

 

I'd buy the key and with a little extra money I would print this with good quality paper and ink and frame it to put on my comic room!

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chrisco37

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Thanks for the input all! Based on your feedback, looks like getting the Key is the way go.

 

Just wish those sellers with those awesome covers would lower their prices. :frustrated:

 

Always get the keys.

 

Do you have to get a 9.8 of the AH book? If you're just after it for the cover, get a 9.6 for half-the price. You can't see the difference unless you're right up on it looking for it.

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jimjum12

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Thanks for the input all! Based on your feedback, looks like getting the Key is the way go.

 

Just wish those sellers with those awesome covers would lower their prices. :frustrated:

 

Always get the keys.

 

Do you have to get a 9.8 of the AH book? If you're just after it for the cover, get a 9.6 for half-the price. You can't see the difference unless you're right up on it looking for it.

 

..... sage advice. GOD BLESS....

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

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W16227

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Thanks for the input all! Based on your feedback, looks like getting the Key is the way go.

 

Just wish those sellers with those awesome covers would lower their prices. :frustrated:

 

Always get the keys.

 

Do you have to get a 9.8 of the AH book? If you're just after it for the cover, get a 9.6 for half-the price. You can't see the difference unless you're right up on it looking for it.

 

..... sage advice. GOD BLESS....

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

+1 on this - you may also be able to find a comparable (9+ anyway) - raw copy

 

then .... you may be able to afford BOTH!!!!

 

;)

 

 

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Vikingreed

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Thanks for the input all! Based on your feedback, looks like getting the Key is the way go.

 

Just wish those sellers with those awesome covers would lower their prices. :frustrated:

 

Always get the keys.

 

Do you have to get a 9.8 of the AH book? If you're just after it for the cover, get a 9.6 for half-the price. You can't see the difference unless you're right up on it looking for it.

 

Listen to this guy.

Heck, get a 9.4 of it even...

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Ken Aldred

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One of Adam Hughes' best covers.

 

I bought a copy of it at the LCS when it first appeared. Looks really nice, raw.

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Mayor006

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It's a gorgeous cover and great to have (I have a 9.6 slab) but I agree with everyone else. Go for the key.

 

Now it's easier for me to say that because I have one, but here's the thing. Yes these were 1 per store, yes Adam Hughes has a very rabid fan base, yes it's a gorgeous cover, but is it really rare? Not really. Zenescope has books twice as rare on a monthly basis for way less than what a 9.6 would cost ya.

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