What the F is going on with FF 1 ? 1 1

[NoMan]

On 7/30/2018 at 4:11 PM, zosocane said:

Lightning in a bottle twice, right?  It in the early- to mid-60s (Kirby-Lee run) and the early- to mid-80s (revival Byrne run), it was unbelievable stuff.

BTW, i think it's hilarious that some boardies as recently as 3 years ago (when the 2015 Josh Trank film was DOA) were saying FF was not translatable to modern audiences, that FF was dated, blah blah blah.  Can't wait for Kevin Feige to get to work on the First Family.  Soon.

I'm putting together my Byrne reading run (never read it) as we speak. Almost done and ready to read!

[chrisco37]

52 minutes ago, NoMan said:

I'm putting together my Byrne reading run (never read it) as we speak. Almost done and ready to read!

You’re in for a treat.

[NoMan]

2 minutes ago, chrisco37 said:

You’re in for a treat.

can't wait. I really love these boards as the folks participating here have tipped me off to some great stories!

[zosocane]

50 minutes ago, NoMan said:

can't wait. I really love these boards as the folks participating here have tipped me off to some great stories!

When i was a tween/early teen or so, I had a pull list of maybe 15 to 20 titles a month.  Far and away the one title I looked forward to each month was Byrne's Fantastic Four.  It was that good.  Bear in mind he wrote and pencilled everything, and often he inked also.  He really had full creative control over the title, and his passion for what Lee-Kirby did before him really showed.

[NoMan]

 missed a lot back in my reading days 79 - 87 as I was hyper focused on Frank Miller's work. Bad move. Missed alot. 

[chrisco37]

Did you read the Simonson Thor’s yet or are you still working on that run as well?

[Dark Knight]

Well, the Heritage FF 1 CGC 4.5 copy sold today for around $17,400 which is in line with the Hakes 4.5 that sold last month. Would be interesting to see how much this book sells for in a year or so.

[NoMan]

43 minutes ago, chrisco37 said:

Did you read the Simonson Thor’s yet or are you still working on that run as well?

 

Come on, I'm trying. Are you trying to make me feel bad? I'm a grown up with grown up responsibilties. Time is a premium over here. (not enough to waste time here. Double )

But, No is the answer to your question. I'm just now finishing up my Moon Knight (1982) run. That run is really bests with the Bill S./Doug M. issues around 22-27.

So what do I read first Byrne FF or Simonson Thor?

Edited August 2, 2018 by NoMan

[chrisco37]

Can’t go wrong either way.  Personally, I liked Simonson Thor more.  Just one of the best runs ever, IMO.  

[KirbyJack]

2 hours ago, chrisco37 said:

Can’t go wrong either way.

Agree!

[Drummy]

Looks like the upward trend is continuing with the many Comiclink FF 1 auctions thus far.  I've been tracking that really nice 6.5 (not my book, and I have no stake) to see if it hits $40k...lots of people selling at a good time, methinks.

[FlyingDonut]

All Fantastic Fours are jumping in price. Book has been historically undervalued relative to other Marvels of the same time period.

[Spiderturtle]

7 hours ago, Drummy said:

Looks like the upward trend is continuing with the many Comiclink FF 1 auctions thus far.  I've been tracking that really nice 6.5 (not my book, and I have no stake) to see if it hits $40k...lots of people selling at a good time, methinks.

Not my book either but I think it’ll hit $40k.  Book is neck and neck price wise with hulk 1.  In some grades it’s even passed hulk 1.  

Edited August 18, 2018 by Spiderturtle

[gunsmokin]

FF 1,2,4 and 5 have all been going crazy lately. Skrulls will be in Captain Marvel and Avengers 4 which may be driving the price on 2 which has nearly doubled in some instances since June/July.

[zosocane]

1 hour ago, gunsmokin said:

FF 1,2,4 and 5 have all been going crazy lately. Skrulls will be in Captain Marvel and Avengers 4 which may be driving the price on 2 which has nearly doubled in some instances since June/July.

And, out of the 'first year' FFs, I think 6, 8, 11, 12 are all undervalued with plenty of room to grow. 

[KirbyJack]

Interesting to see you include FF8.

I’ve always considered it to be one of the least desirable “circle 12” issues (I know it has its fans, Claudio!). Is this landscape changing? I should track more auctions, prolly...

[zosocane]

9 minutes ago, KirbyJack said:

Interesting to see you include FF8.

I’ve always considered it to be one of the least desirable “circle 12” issues (I know it has its fans, Claudio!). Is this landscape changing? I should track more auctions, prolly...

First Alicia Masters and her creepy stepdad, Puppet Master.  That's a two-in-one!!   You know Marvel Studios is going to work its magic with the beauty-and-the-beast/princess-and-the-frog story between The Thing and a blind woman.

[Straw-Man]

17 minutes ago, KirbyJack said:

Interesting to see you include FF8.

I’ve always considered it to be one of the least desirable “circle 12” issues (I know it has its fans, Claudio!). Is this landscape changing? I should track more auctions, prolly...

i'm with claudio!

[KirbyJack]

Oh, I like it fine, but it seems to be more available than even 9 and 10. Granted, I don’t exactly scour the auction sites tracking these things.

The Puppet Master on the Silver Screen.

Huh.

I should probably upgrade my Strange Tales 104. Can Paste Pot Pete be far behind? 

[gunsmokin]

2 hours ago, zosocane said:

And, out of the 'first year' FFs, I think 6, 8, 11, 12 are all undervalued with plenty of room to grow. 

Agreed. Second Doom and Subby on 6.