Rhymenoceros Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Just picked this interesting book up in a big lot and can't find much as far as what value might be or total print run. It's personalized obviously, but I just don't see many out there today. The recipient's name is printed throughout the book as part of the story. I know it's fairly scarce, so any solid info is appreciated! BoogieWoogie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmat Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I never seen this one, but serial number 12644 is a clue that it's not exactly scarce. Or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Linguini Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I never seen this one, but serial number 12644 is a clue that it's not exactly scarce. Or am I missing something? That is weird - but this appears to be a custom comic book that was aimed at parents who wanted to get that one of a kind gift for their child. - With William Goodwin being the child in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Yeah, I just found an ad that promoted the offer. You had to send $6.99 and two wrappers along with your name, birthday, and hometown. I doubt a ton of parents went for a $7 new comic book. I used the word "scarce" as I don't see any currently or previously for sale on any site, and not even much info out there to go off of. Substitute another term if you prefer and please let me know if you see another one to compare. Edited November 27, 2016 by Rhymenoceros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combiner1 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Can you take a picture of the front cover. : wishluck: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Linguini Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Yeah, I just found an ad that promoted the offer. You had to send $6.99 and two wrappers along with your name, birthday, and hometown. I doubt a ton of parents went for a $7 new comic book. I used the word "scarce" as I don't see any currently or previously for sale on any site, and not even much info out there to go off of. Substitute another term if you prefer and please let me know if you see another one to compare. as the previous commenter said, I would also like to see the front cover. Could you also show us a picture of the ad you found? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hey guys - just got home from the final family Thanksgiving gathering! Here's a link to the ad page I found: http://www.vintagepaperads.com/1994-Rain-Blo-Bubble-Gum-Ad--Batman-Robin_p_30651.html And here are a couple quick photos of the front and back. Sorry for the poor quality but they should be readable. I blurred out the address on the front in case it's still a valid address (probably not). I'm guessing the comic must have been put into a window envelope for mailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Linguini Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 NOW THAT IS COOL! Thank you so much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I decided to put this up on "the bay" at $.99 starting bid and just see what happens. No reference point as to what I should ask anyway. http://www.ebay.com/itm/152397458402?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Attn Mods - if this needs to be moved etc., that's fine. I didn't think it needed another thread created about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) I would work on the title a little. don't really get the sense that maybe it's a unique item from that. I'd compare it to that crazy superman book, although, of course, it's not the same because the kid isn't in the art, they just pop the name in there in a few places, which is why it isn't a $500 item, but it's a lot better than a 99 cent item...particularly if you happen to have that name! Edited January 17, 2017 by the blob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightninglad Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Can't wait till someone pumps this into a 9K book By the way, are Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in the book along with Catwoman? Edited January 18, 2017 by lightninglad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Haha go right ahead. I'll let the cards fall where they may. Not one to pump undue pumpage.. but if someone insists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 This is the first appearance of William Goodwin in a comic book.! WOW!! MUST SEE. Or was that Catwoman 62? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Elvis Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 This is the first appearance of William Goodwin in a comic book.! WOW!! MUST SEE. Or was that Catwoman 62? I'd love to the label if this got slabbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Browning Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I think the comic is fairly uncommon, but probably not rare, based on the number on its cover. Also, should your ebay sale of this comic be in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightninglad Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Some interesting info on the book from the artist's blog: http://blog.raderofthelostart.com/2016_11_01_archive.html Edited January 18, 2017 by lightninglad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Can't wait till someone pumps this into a 9K book By the way, are Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in the book along with Catwoman? I suspect, given that it cost like $10 to get this done, that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of these out there, probably trashed because they were given to kids, etc. On the other hand, it might have been such a bust of an idea that they sold very few. but at that price i would think a few people would have gotten one. "william goodwin" is probably unique, of course, but there are no doubt many of the same book with different names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Some interesting info on the book from the artist's blog: http://blog.raderofthelostart.com/2016_11_01_archive.html Interesting. I wish he provided a little more information on whether the concept was successful. He doesn't mention the gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Sold for $45. If it was a boardie, say hello! BoogieWoogie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 the next one will sell for $400, mark my words! Rhymenoceros and Cpt Kirk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
