BabaLament Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 @F For Fake I love the DHC Aliens/Predator/Terminator runs, though I think NOW had an interesting take on Terminator IP. I put the entire 1992 Kenner Toys DHC mini-comic set on slab from Dallas; very tempted to do the Crossover on those since the rest of my Aliens stuff will be on CGC slab, and my OCD demands uniformity. However, they were pricey little buggers, since they required special pressing. Even though I'm less than thrilled with the service (or lack thereof) from Dallas, I still have great respect for Mr. Rickets work in the pressing shop; he turned those rolled out mini-books into something special. I also love the minis for being unique; they have never been reprinted or collected in the DHC Aliens Omnibus series. The future for Aliens/Predator/Terminator material doesn't look particularly good. Bob Iger (Disney) said recently that the 20th Century Fox/Disney deal will finish up around the end of January, but that he isn't going to produce some of the more violent Fox IP. He specifically called out the Aliens & Predator franchises as being DOA on arrival at Disney, aside from work that is already in production and paid for. From what's out there, it looks like he's referring to finishing up Ridley Scott's prequel trilogy, promotional funds for the upcoming Terminator movie, the couple of Alien(s) video games that are almost out of development, etc.. Mr Iger also said that future Terminator projects are problematic due to the IP rights being split several ways. Since they pulled the Star Wars IP from DHC after the Lucasfilm buyout, I'm assuming the worst & preparing for DHC to lose the Aliens/Predator rights as well. If Disney does decide to farm out the publishing rights, I'm wagering they'll go to IDW, who already handle some of the Disney IP; but I seriously doubt Aliens or Predator will find themselves in house at Marvel. My opinion; I would love to be wrong. F For Fake and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabaLament Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 @batmiesta Nice collection of books! I also think its hilarious that the Marvel books were once published by Warner. Oh how times change. batmiesta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BabaLament Posted December 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2018 The final batch of my initial CGC submission came home today! Overall, thrilled with how my books came out. Very happy with the level of professionalism from Customer Service in answering some of my questions, the TAT's; just everything involved worked out nicely. Almost have my next box of books ready to send in; still waiting on some last minute holdouts. A set of First Series Punisher (1986). I love how they couldn't decide on it being a four issue or five issue limited series. I also appreciate the re-use of the art throughout the Punisher runs; how book four of series one became book one of series two, etc. Book three, the shot-out target, is another one of my favorite later-issue Punisher cover swipes. A Skottie Young signed side-by-side; I love the chibi/Funko Pop style he does. I think they're fun. McFarlane goodness. 'Nuff said. Spectacular Spider-Man #90. Not in the greatest of shape, but that's ok. Not everyone can afford 9.8's, and its still a nice book. Spider-Man 2099 #1, second printing, included w/ ToyBiz Spider-Man 2099 toy. I taped a magnet to the back of the toy display, and it's hanging off the side of my PC chassis. Uncanny X-Men & The New Teen Titans #1. This is one of my best friend's favorite books. I assume it will take up residence on his office wall shortly after his birthday. X-Men Gold Annual #2. This was written by Seanan McGuire, who is a fantastic author. Anyone who enjoys zombie goodness, check out the work under her pseudonym, Mira Grant. PunisherPunisherPunisher, MGsimba77, nepatkm and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ADAMANTIUM Posted December 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) Supported my LCS today, And my 14 book modern sub is on its way! It's B-A-N-A-N-A-S Edited December 31, 2018 by ADAMANTIUM MGsimba77, speedcake, FoggyNelson and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post felixthecat Posted January 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2019 FoggyNelson, deadleg, F For Fake and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 BabaLament, nepatkm and djpinkpanther67 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) This week I added: Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke (30th Anniversary Slipcase) Age of Ultron TPB Infinity (2013) TPB Infinity Gauntlet TPB Infinity War TPB Spawn: Origins Collection HC 9 & 10 I'll have to pick up an Infinity Crusade TPB somewhere online soon. Edited January 1, 2019 by TwoPiece Edit: Forgot about Spawn. FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post letsgrumble Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Because of this: I became this: And picked up this: Edited January 2, 2019 by letsgrumble badback83, NP_Gresham, F For Fake and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, letsgrumble said: Because of this: I became this: And picked up this: LMFAO I laughed way too hard at this. Nice books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Pogs Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Trifecta! badback83, comicdonna, PunisherPunisherPunisher and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post F For Fake Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 LCS had a New Year's Day sale. Alf Pogs, NP_Gresham, PunisherPunisherPunisher and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shinwar Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 🚨🚨Epic Grail/🔑Key🗝 Issue Alert!!!🚨🚨 Starting the top of the new year off with Albedo #2!!! Very grateful to finally be an owner of this VHTF book. Hasnt been pressed neither. Guess i'll send in for pressing and regrade. *SCORE*💯 F For Fake, comicdonna, NP_Gresham and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Shinwar said: 🚨🚨Epic Grail/🔑Key🗝 Issue Alert!!!🚨🚨 Starting the top of the new year off with Albedo #2!!! Very grateful to finally be an owner of this VHTF book. Hasnt been pressed neither. Guess i'll send in for pressing and regrade. *SCORE*💯 Sweet deal! for the regrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bird Posted January 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2019 bentbryan, F For Fake, nepatkm and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ADAMANTIUM Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, Bird said: Hey! Bird is the word! That is AWESOME CONGRATS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, ADAMANTIUM said: Hey! Bird is the word! That is AWESOME CONGRATS!! Thanks. I knew it was a good looking book when I sent it to Joey. Someone recently asked me what I thought it would come back as and I said that 8.0 was the highest I could dream of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bird said: 5 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: Hey! Bird is the word! That is AWESOME CONGRATS!! Thanks. I knew it was a good looking book when I sent it to Joey. Someone recently asked me what I thought it would come back as and I said that 8.0 was the highest I could dream of! Long point I'm about to say recently @valiantman made a point in the most graded total of Universal Blue label from CGC in 2018: IH #181 8.0 is the most slabbed grade for that book, it still ranks 141st over all books now that 2018 is over though even at over 10,000 slabbed IH 181's I had saved $1850 for an 8.0 in September of 2017, I thought I might be able to squeeze into an 8.5 but then it took it's most recent (that I noticed) hike, and I had to settle for a 7.5 from Dale Roberts..... (want to trade? ) it is still my grail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 33 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: Long point I'm about to say recently @valiantman made a point in the most graded total of Universal Blue label from CGC in 2018: IH #181 8.0 is the most slabbed grade for that book, it still ranks 141st over all books now that 2018 is over though even at over 10,000 slabbed IH 181's I had saved $1850 for an 8.0 in September of 2017, I thought I might be able to squeeze into an 8.5 but then it took it's most recent (that I noticed) hike, and I had to settle for a 7.5 from Dale Roberts..... (want to trade? ) it is still my grail I bought and then sold a 5.0 before that hike, it double during that hike! This is a keeper for now but you never know, I am a seller more than a keeper! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post badback83 Posted January 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Just picked this guy up. I like the book but it wasn’t necessarily something I was looking for. Maybe I can use it for trade bait Edited January 3, 2019 by DocHoppus182 I forgot the picture. nepatkm, SpeedforceKJ, batman_fan and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...