ADAMANTIUM Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, valiantman said: 9 minutes ago, Ryan. said: Crow 1 might fit here. Oooooh, good choice. How about Primer 2? Caliber Presents 1? CTPCA? with only vowel, it'll be hard to make it catchy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Wolverinex said: how did u obtain the counterfeit Cerebus 1? Pretty cool comic in its own right. Origin still shrouded in mystery. Did Dave Sims ever reveal who created them? I bought it at a con a few decades ago, before I was willing to spend $ in comics in any real way. Made that same mistake buying the TMNT 1 (2nd) in 1985. Oops. I don't think Sim ever publicly stated who he thought made the counterfeits? he did say he thought he knew... Edited January 7, 2020 by SuperBird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Primer 2 is another awesome black-covered book! JJ-4 and F For Fake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) I humbly submit: Edited January 7, 2020 by SuperBird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Throw in Primer 2 and I'll officially own one of these books! Otherwise, eh. I had a TMNT 3rd print once, and have passed on a CF Cerebus 1 a couple of times. They're all books I like, but I just can't make myself spend the money on them. As much as I loved Cerebus as a young man, I just don't see how it maintains that value. It seems to primarily be valuable because...it's valuable. Does anyone care about Cerebus anymore? How many copies does Dave sell of whatever his latest book is? 300-500 an issue? Is there enough nostalgia for the title to keep those prices afloat? I don't know. It's definitely an important book, and a very cool book. I definitely loved it for a long time, but I'm wary of sinking any real money into that book. If I find one cheap, I'd love to have it, but otherwise, I can't do it. TMNT 1 on the other hand, I'd love to buy in if I could find the right copy for the right price. That is THE copper key. And Albedo? Well, that thing is a ghost, at least in my circles. Parabellum and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post october Posted January 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 Trying to keep up, but you all aren't making it easy. SpeedforceKJ, F For Fake, lou_fine and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, october said: Trying to keep up, but you all aren't making it easy. You've won the gold! 2X overs hahahaha! october 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreykli Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I own the Albedo #2 and the TMNT #1, but not Cerebus. Never got around to buying a Cerebus, and have honestly lost interest in it when I read the series ending. To me, and to stay copper, I would swap Cerebus for Bone #1 first print because of the low print run to be consistent with the Albedo and TMNT. F For Fake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Jeffreykli said: I own the Albedo #2 and the TMNT #1, but not Cerebus. Never got around to buying a Cerebus, and have honestly lost interest in it when I read the series ending. To me, and to stay copper, I would swap Cerebus for Bone #1 first print because of the low print run to be consistent with the Albedo and TMNT. Thanks again for the Albedo, Jeff. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 12:02 PM, SuperBird said: Dave Sim kept a bunch around. As I understand it, all the ones shipped to comic shops were damaged in shipping, and typically grade no higher than a 6.0 The entire print run of Cerebus #1 (2000) was garbage. Dave's file copies...and he picked out other books that would eventually grade 9.9 or 10...maxed out at 9.4. The printer sucked. Parabellum, WolverineX, SuperBird and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 20 hours ago, october said: Trying to keep up, but you all aren't making it easy. Man, a lot of awesome in that pic! ADAMANTIUM and JJ-4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) I’ve only ever owned two of the books mentioned. I initially had a TMNT 1 in 7.5 but sold it after I bought my 9.0 and during the price jump. I made at least double my money. Just like TMNT 1 I owned an Albedo 2 in 8.0 but traded with @SpideyFein for his 9.4. Never really had a desire to own Cerebus 1. I can definitely get down with some Crow 1 and Primer 2 action. I have no idea why my Primer 2 is only a 9.6. At some point I’m going to press it and resubmit. Edited January 12, 2020 by Parabellum ADAMANTIUM and F For Fake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 That's a sweet set! @Parabellum Parabellum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Thank you! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I guess I'm now 2/3rds in this club. Walked into a LCS and, lo and behold, a genuine Cerebus 1 was sitting on the wall. Signed on the first page by Dave. The shop owner bought a collection of the first hundred issues or so, all signed by Dave. WolverineX, F For Fake, ADAMANTIUM and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, Ryan. said: I guess I'm now 2/3rds in this club. Walked into a LCS and, lo and behold, a genuine Cerebus 1 was sitting on the wall. Signed on the first page by Dave. The shop owner bought a collection of the first hundred issues or so, all signed by Dave. But what did it cost! You got to tell me man, what'll it cost?!? Just kidding! But that is sweet! Right place right time! I almost thought we'd seen all the reals that survived already slabbed But I'm pretty new the knowledge on these boards astounds, I'll have to check if ever I come across one. CONGRATS!! B2D327 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 This copy is probably a VG. Doesn't seem worth slabbing but maybe I'll toss it into my next modern submission. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Ryan. said: I guess I'm now 2/3rds in this club. Walked into a LCS and, lo and behold, a genuine Cerebus 1 was sitting on the wall. Signed on the first page by Dave. The shop owner bought a collection of the first hundred issues or so, all signed by Dave. CONGRATS RYAN! Other than the signature, what did you see to confirm it was genuine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Wolverinex said: CONGRATS RYAN! Other than the signature, what did you see to confirm it was genuine? Matte interior covers, lack of certain leaking reds on the soldier on the front cover, and in the center splash page, Cerebus is gray instead of black. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2D327 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Gained a lot of knowledge reading this thread. I was a fan of the Cerebus books when I saw the “Wolveroach” issues at my lcs back in junior high and just purchased a #1 from the guy posted above I remember getting the first 3 TMNTs from my local shop at $5 a piece just before the first cartoon series was announced. Yusagi books were never on my radar though. Seemed like everyone was publishing knock offs as a gimmick (Grips comes to mind) and I’ve passed over literally hundreds of books that I’d otherwise have picked up just because. WolverineX and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
