Spikenector Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 10 hours ago, Wolverinex said: Holy moly, that's a steal for a genuine copy. Are you going to get it graded? I don't have the patience to send the book away, just happy to own this wonderful piece! B2D327 and WolverineX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post comiconxion Posted December 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2019 Well, I guess I'll be the first member of this club. I guess I've been in it for while. I got all these books graded long before pressing was "a thing." (as is evidenced by the Red Label Albedo #2). So, does this get me into a special room at all the major cons? WolverineX, Batmanis#1, JJ-4 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, comiconxion said: Well, I guess I'll be the first member of this club. I guess I've been in it for while. I got all these books graded long before pressing was "a thing." (as is evidenced by the Red Label Albedo #2). So, does this get me into a special room at all the major cons? Wowzers! Yes, First member of this elite club. What grade is that Albedo 2? Beautiful copies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Wolverinex said: Wowzers! Yes, First member of this elite club. What grade is that Albedo 2? Beautiful copies! Albedo was graded 9.4 way back in the day. Was thinking about re-submitting to see if it might get a 9.6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 7:29 AM, Ryan. said: I've bought and sold several copies of Cerebus 1 over the years. I still hunt for it and do find them at shows here and there but never at LCS'. I've only ever owned one Albedo 2, a mid grade copy I foolishly sold before the price run-up over the past few years. This book never shows up at shows or shops. TMNT first prints are also rarely available at shows or shops. Same with second prints, though third prints are ubiquitous. I still own the only copy I've ever had. Considering the small print run for Cerebus 1 and the fact that it also came out well over a decade earlier than the other 2 books, I am actually rather surprised that it seems to be the most easily available out of the 3 books here. WolverineX and jeranimal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpideyFein Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hey, I currently own a TMNT and Albedo. These are two books that have never left my collection. I’ve had my 9.2 TMNT 1 for seven years, and got it raw from a guy (who has now become a friend) who sold me over 100+ turtle figures moc throughout a 3-4 period. It has a lot of sentimental value, as it was the first turtles I’ve ever owned. I remember flipping through it raw. It has the sigs on the inside cover. Aside from that, I’ve owned over 6 copies, which I’ve traded and sold. I could say this- TMNT is ALWAYS a great book to own. Every copy I’ve touched I’ve wanted to keep and hoard. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do so. There are some that have a few copies though. When I pick up a first print, it gives me a high. It sounds funny but it’s true. I have done very well on every copy I’ve owned. Let’s be honest- there are not many that wouldn’t like to own a copy. I bought a 9.4 Albedo around the same time on eBay. I had that for years until I traded down last year to an awesome boardie. I’ve owned a few copies as well, and it’s a book I would love to hoard. Usagi is bad a.. for those haven’t read him. I’ve had a connection to him since the 89’ figure. Usagi, Panda Khan, and Samurai Leo had some fun back then. Regarding Cerebus, I never had a connection to the character or book. I haven't really read the series either, which I’ve heard is pretty cool. Aside from being a hard to find book, I could say that I’ve never been dying to own one. Great thread, and Happy New Year to All! Let’s hope those for a happy and healthy 2020. Let’s also hope to get those books that we love too! ADAMANTIUM, lou_fine and WolverineX 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpideyFein Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 5 hours ago, comiconxion said: Well, I guess I'll be the first member of this club. I guess I've been in it for while. I got all these books graded long before pressing was "a thing." (as is evidenced by the Red Label Albedo #2). So, does this get me into a special room at all the major cons? Very Nice!!!! I love the Red Label!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeksAreMyPeeps Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 19 hours ago, lou_fine said: Considering the small print run for Cerebus 1 and the fact that it also came out well over a decade earlier than the other 2 books, I am actually rather surprised that it seems to be the most easily available out of the 3 books here. Cerebus is older, but less than a decade older than the other two. lou_fine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeksAreMyPeeps Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 5:51 PM, fastballspecial said: I have no desire to own any of the 3 guess I am the oddball. We should start a new club for those that avoid black cats. I wouldn't mind owning them, but I have no desire to pay for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 52 minutes ago, GeeksAreMyPeeps said: We should start a new club for those that avoid black cats. I wouldn't mind owning them, but I have no desire to pay for them. I always wondered if they were just a little earlier then my collecting years or if my area had no interest in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 hours ago, GeeksAreMyPeeps said: We should start a new club for those that avoid black cats. I wouldn't mind owning them, but I have no desire to pay for them. I don't have that much interest in owning any of them, but I have far, far less interest in paying for any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 4 hours ago, GeeksAreMyPeeps said: 23 hours ago, lou_fine said: Considering the small print run for Cerebus 1 and the fact that it also came out well over a decade earlier than the other 2 books, I am actually rather surprised that it seems to be the most easily available out of the 3 books here. Cerebus is older, but less than a decade older than the other two. Looks like you are indeed correct here. Not sure why, but I always had the impression that Cerebus came out in 1970, as opposed to 1977 when it actually first debuted. WolverineX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Since I got tagged in the first post, I can say that I've never owned Cerebus 1 or Albedo 2, but I suppose I could sell my TMNT #1 for enough money to get (at least) mid-grade copies of all three. (But I won't.) WolverineX and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 hours ago, valiantman said: Since I got tagged in the first post, I can say that I've never owned Cerebus 1 or Albedo 2, but I suppose I could sell my TMNT #1 for enough money to get (at least) mid-grade copies of all three. (But I won't.) 9.8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post october Posted January 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) Here are mine, with a few others. Edited January 4, 2020 by october F For Fake, Legion of Goom, BDubs and 9 others 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin_Radd Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, october said: Here are mine, with a couple of others. I have two of those five. Would like to acquire the others at some point. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Just now, Norinn Radd said: I have two of those five. Would like to acquire the others at some point. I mostly chase golden age, but I have a soft spot for indies. Edited to add one more you don't see too often. oakman29 and WolverineX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Bone 1 I have never seen at a show or LCS but there always seems to be a handful available online. NEC Newsletter you never see online but they do show up around here in the Boston area. Thorn 1 is the toughest book by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Ryan. said: Bone 1 I have never seen at a show or LCS but there always seems to be a handful available online. NEC Newsletter you never see online but they do show up around here in the Boston area. Thorn 1 is the toughest book by far. I have seen at least one copy of each in person at a show or shop, except for the Lantern. I've only seen those online, and only a small handful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, october said: Here are mine, with a few others. Damn! I'm on awe. The black CAT trio plus more rare independents. all raw too! You confirmed none are counterfeits? What grades are albedo, Tmnt and cerebus? Just curious if they were as high as @comiconxion's set Edited January 4, 2020 by Wolverinex ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
