fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Its funny.. 3 of the books discussed in this thread I found in one batch last month: WW184, Spectre 54 & Static 45.. It was a huge modern collection that was CLEARLY cherry picked as there were no known key issues in the 20 or so boxes offered. But it had TONS of unknown keys such as these, also 3 copies of Akira 35-38, Deathstroke 58-60, Batman Strikes #35-45 (what? you, didnt know about these??) and I cant begin to tell you how many 2nd print variants of big books (Yup including the big one Captain Marvel 17, which is, well, somewhat a better known key hehe) Pic of Static 45 or it didn't happen. Sorry I gotta see it. I haven't even seen a personal scan of this book ever. Only website pics. Show me and all give you this Seriously? that book is HTF.. but tougher than CM17 2nd? and Akira 38? I actually sold it on amazon alongside #44.. Was a good sale too I have had and sold 40-44, but never 45. Edited May 21, 2016 by Fastballspecial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 G.I. Joe Special 1. Never seen it in the wild or at a convention surprisingly. I blame my geographical location though. It's hard to find any decent back issues in shops near me. It used to be easier to find, but I don't see it a lot either anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Speaking of GI Joe Spec 1 this next one is pretty hard to find as well as these Of those 3 I find the Baby Doll the most and Spider-man swipe the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Its funny.. 3 of the books discussed in this thread I found in one batch last month: WW184, Spectre 54 & Static 45.. It was a huge modern collection that was CLEARLY cherry picked as there were no known key issues in the 20 or so boxes offered. But it had TONS of unknown keys such as these, also 3 copies of Akira 35-38, Deathstroke 58-60, Batman Strikes #35-45 (what? you, didnt know about these??) and I cant begin to tell you how many 2nd print variants of big books (Yup including the big one Captain Marvel 17, which is, well, somewhat a better known key hehe) Pic of Static 45 or it didn't happen. Sorry I gotta see it. I haven't even seen a personal scan of this book ever. Only website pics. Show me and all give you this I couldn't resist.... U sir suck. U find it or buy it? Its just one of those books I want to find. I may break down and cry right in front of the dealer when I find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 ....Also found a Universe X Spidey in a book store for 4 bucks one day digging through random stuff. Was it the recalled vers? Yep. Not the best of condition but a fine reader copy none the less. Love that recalled comic from all recalls.. Milgrom is such a boss! Also, as I pointed out early in this thread there are a couple of DC Millennium recalls that are very HTF.. Mad #1 (missing the EC credits in the indicia) and an even tougher one is Jimmy Olsen #1 with the missing Millennium Ed stamp on the cover.. I cant tell you how many $1 Mad Millennium I have bought looking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Damn,,, so much heat over this book over here, if I had it now wouldve dumped it like a boss! You had a great sale you might have gotten double for it, but that happens to all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Sometimes... Just when you THINK you find a comic in the wild.. You end up paying more then what you thought you would.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-5-lb-Lot-of-DC-Comics-Superman-Batman-more-In-Medium-Flat-Rate-Box-7-/311605991458?hash=item488d2a1822:g:V8UAAOSw9ZdXKrH5 And no.. I didnt "win" this lot Its amazing how many professionals now watch auctions. I used to find 35 cent hidden variants years ago on ebay. Its much harder now without paying well for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Happy to see some Static 45 copies out there finally. High grade G.I. Joe 21s were the same way for awhile years ago. Money brings the books out. We will see more Static 45s in the next year I bet. I made a killing when the Static movie news hit, but this 45 has plagued me for years. I will find one some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Here is another one that is tough ASM 546 Book Market Variant All the book markets are tougher to find, but this book I have looked for since it came out. And no I wasn't paying $200+ for it. I found one last year for $20 a VG/F copy, but it was nice to mark it off my found list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) One more for the night. Anyone who finds this better at least PM me for some props. Hack Slash Suicide Girls Annual Covers D & E. E seems just slightly easier to find. Both are very difficult. One boardie already owes me some props and he better come in here and give me some for his sale on that book. I will never find either copy of this book, but its still fun to look. Its one I don't think will ever be a convention unless its just buried in a box. Dealers just dont know about it. (Now they will all run to their boxes looking. ) Very hard to find with a built in buyer base for it. Its a very naughty book too just so you know. Edited May 21, 2016 by Fastballspecial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Shepherd Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I've been wanting to put together a high grad run in raw form for the Bolland Wonder Woman covers. After searching a handful of shops in Denver and Colorado Springs, and viewing this thread, I now realize what an up hill battle this will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion HQ Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 U sir suck. U find it or buy it? Its just one of those books I want to find. I may break down and cry right in front of the dealer when I find one. I got really lucky and was probably the first person to see it put up on eBay through Mycomicshop that morning in March. I think they under-priced it. Or at least, I would have ponied up much more than they were asking. Held my breath until I received the shipping notification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike's Rack Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 ....Also found a Universe X Spidey in a book store for 4 bucks one day digging through random stuff. Was it the recalled vers? Yep. Not the best of condition but a fine reader copy none the less. Love that recalled comic from all recalls.. Milgrom is such a boss! Also, as I pointed out early in this thread there are a couple of DC Millennium recalls that are very HTF.. Mad #1 (missing the EC credits in the indicia) and an even tougher one is Jimmy Olsen #1 with the missing Millennium Ed stamp on the cover.. I cant tell you how many $1 Mad Millennium I have bought looking for it. I've found quite a few of the Mad variant, I picked up six copies a couple years back and three were the variants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWhite Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) In regard to Static 45 Thank you for the pre-order number, I was not able to find it for some reason. If someone has a graded 9.6 or 9.8 copy please let me know. I've never made a request like this before but I really want this book. Willing to pay 200+ for 9.6 300+ for 9.8 Edited May 21, 2016 by FrankWhite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWhite Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 U sir suck. U find it or buy it? Its just one of those books I want to find. I may break down and cry right in front of the dealer when I find one. I got really lucky and was probably the first person to see it put up on eBay through Mycomicshop that morning in March. I think they under-priced it. Or at least, I would have ponied up much more than they were asking. Held my breath until I received the shipping notification. Was that a $98.00 sale or something like that??? I think I remember seeing that and kicking myself in the arse for being late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 ....Also found a Universe X Spidey in a book store for 4 bucks one day digging through random stuff. Was it the recalled vers? Yep. Not the best of condition but a fine reader copy none the less. Love that recalled comic from all recalls.. Milgrom is such a boss! Also, as I pointed out early in this thread there are a couple of DC Millennium recalls that are very HTF.. Mad #1 (missing the EC credits in the indicia) and an even tougher one is Jimmy Olsen #1 with the missing Millennium Ed stamp on the cover.. I cant tell you how many $1 Mad Millennium I have bought looking for it. I've found quite a few of the Mad variant, I picked up six copies a couple years back and three were the variants Luck or did you know they were variants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadleg Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Deadpool The Circle Chase #4 - I'll see 10 each of 1-3 before finding a 4 Had no trouble finding my set . . . Saw this book today. Didn't pick it up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 In regard to Static 45 Thank you for the pre-order number, I was not able to find it for some reason. If someone has a graded 9.6 or 9.8 copy please let me know. I've never made a request like this before but I really want this book. Willing to pay 200+ for 9.6 300+ for 9.8 There's only one of each graded CGC and you now know who has the 9.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 And you prolly know he wont take 300.00 now too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWhite Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) I understand. I would not sell if I had it. Never hurts to make an offer though. I've got 3 copies none that are "grade worthy" This is the only book on earth I wanted in super high grade. I make only a modest living so 300 or so is the highest I'm "allowed" to spend on a comic. My wife would never understand Well you know we're I am if you ever you change your mind. Hmmmmm...what do you think is a good estimated value for this book? I know it's hard to say because it's worth what someone is willing to pay but maybe 500+ Edited May 21, 2016 by FrankWhite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
