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[MAR1979]

Just back from CGC this was one of my childhood copies and the second one I've submitted.  252 has special meaning to me. Back in the day my Mom read in the newspaper that ASM 252 was going to be big and it mentioned collectors were purchasing multiple copies for the future.

She asked if I had it, i said yes but only one copy due to funds. She then gave me $5 and said get more. Back then even $5 meant a lot to my Mom, she worked 2 jobs to keep us clothed and fed. I then went over to my LCS and purchased 3 more copies of 252 - as I recall they were 1.50 each by then which was more than double the original cost 2 weeks prior.. I do wish Mom was still here to see what happened with the book.

Please note this copy was pressed due to a very minor issue on the back, I'm reasonably sure it would have received a 9.8 anyhow, but wanted to make sure. 
 

Thanks Mom!

 

Found a copy of the exact article my Mom read, it's from Feb 2, 1984

Edited September 24, 2022 by MAR1979

[Corona smith]

[ADAMANTIUM]

A slight upgrade... from 7.0  

[Parabellum]

First appearance of The Terminator in comics.  Well, in my world anyway .

[MetalPSI]

I still have to get the Now series

[Jasonmorris1000000]

Did you send that one into CGC yourself?  It’s a gorgeous copy.

On 9/22/2022 at 8:01 PM, Parabellum said:

First appearance of The Terminator in comics.  Well, in my world anyway .

 

[Parabellum]

On 9/23/2022 at 8:18 AM, Jasonmorris1000000 said:

Did you send that one into CGC yourself?  It’s a gorgeous copy.

 

No Sir, I won it off Comic Connect last night.

[OtherEric]

Nothing major, but been looking for this one in the wild a very long time.  Finally broke down and looked online after years, at which point it was cheap & quick.  Still a great Steranko cover:

[Spawnfreak]

On 9/13/2022 at 11:51 PM, Microchip said:

Both Microchip, and Microchip junior who first appeared in that issue have been killed off 

Still a great issue IMO.

 

 

[Kramerica]

[djzombi]

On 9/23/2022 at 1:09 AM, MetaMucil said:

I still have to get the Now series

It's really, really, really bad.  I'd avoid it unless:

1) you're a Terminator fanatic and just want it so that you can add it to a pile of Terminator collectibles you already own, or:

2) you want to have fun catching all the artwork swipes from other books, particularly from books by John Byrne.  

[djzombi]

On 9/23/2022 at 1:18 AM, Jasonmorris1000000 said:

Did you send that one into CGC yourself?  It’s a gorgeous copy.

 

And a newsstand version! 

[ADAMANTIUM]

[Corona smith]

[THE_BEYONDER]

On 9/29/2022 at 6:12 PM, djzombi said:

It's really, really, really bad.  I'd avoid it unless:

1) you're a Terminator fanatic and just want it so that you can add it to a pile of Terminator collectibles you already own, or:

2) you want to have fun catching all the artwork swipes from other books, particularly from books by John Byrne.  

I have the complete run but have never read them. I used to be a Byrne completionist(guy is WAY too prolific).  I’m going to have to go check out the swipes 

[MetalPSI]

MCS has issue one 9.8 going for stupid price now

[Corona smith]

First appearances of Pinhead from Hellraiser. Number one is a 9.2. I’m looking for number eight from the Boom Series as well. 
 

[MAR1979]

removed belongs in Bronze

Edited October 14, 2022 by MAR1979

[littledoom]

On 9/18/2022 at 6:02 PM, MAR1979 said:

Just back from CGC this was one of my childhood copies and the second one I've submitted.  252 has special meaning to me. Back in the day my Mom read in the newspaper that ASM 252 was going to be big and it mentioned collectors were purchasing multiple copies for the future.

She asked if I had it, i said yes but only one copy due to funds. She then gave me $5 and said get more. Back then even $5 meant a lot to my Mom, she worked 2 jobs to keep us clothed and fed. I then went over to my LCS and purchased 3 more copies of 252 - as I recall they were 1.50 each by then which was more than double the original cost 2 weeks prior.. I do wish Mom was still here to see what happened with the book.

Please note this copy was pressed due to a very minor issue on the back, I'm reasonably sure it would have received a 9.8 anyhow, but wanted to make sure. 
 

Thanks Mom!

 

Found a copy of the exact article my Mom read, it's from Feb 2, 1984

Gosh what a big key to have investing foresight on. I’m holding onto all my copies. I feel they’re undervalued along with Secret Wars 8 and MT141. Black suit Spidey will hit the silver screen again! 

[littledoom]

On 10/13/2022 at 3:42 PM, Corona smith said:

First appearances of Pinhead from Hellraiser. Number one is a 9.2. I’m looking for number eight from the Boom Series as well. 
 

Timely pickups. I’m having Hellraiser fever