PovertyRow Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) So the real problem here is the topic itself "Is this a real Batman #1?" The real question should be "Is this a valid offering of a Batman #1?" Because, yes, that cover scan is indeed a real Batman 1. It is also obvious it is in a slab, which accounts for the very tight cropping, although bits of the slab are still visible. By asking if this is a real Batman #1 many well intentioned people have been looking at the validity of the book as opposed to the validity of the offering itself! Just a word or two of caution when presenting something like this! Edited April 8, 2021 by PovertyRow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvipah Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Fair enough, I'll keep that in mind for the next time, if there is one. 2 minutes ago, PovertyRow said: So the real problem here is the topic itself "Is this a real Batman #1?" The real question should be "Is this a valid offering of a Batman #1?" Because, yes, that cover scan is indeed a real Batman 1. It is also obvious it is in a slab, which accounts for the very tight cropping, although bits of the slab are still visible. By asking if this is a real Batman #1 many well intentioned people have been looking at the validity of the book as opposed to the validity of the offering itself! Just a word or two of caution when presenting something like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, xvipah said: Fair enough, I'll keep that in mind for the next time, if there is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 There are these two on ebay. ( Not mine) xvipah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvipah Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 So, I'm not really "in the hunt" for a Batman #1. That (obviously fraudulent) opportunity came my way so I was going to pursue it and see what happened. But I'd really rather spend my money elsewhere for now But thanks for looking out. 11 minutes ago, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: There are these two on ebay. ( Not mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, xvipah said: So, I'm not really "in the hunt" for a Batman #1. That (obviously fraudulent) opportunity came my way so I was going to pursue it and see what happened. But I'd really rather spend my money elsewhere for now But thanks for looking out. You are welcome. Definitely understand that and glad you at least found out this was an attempt at a scam before you got taken. Galen130 and xvipah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 4 hours ago, PovertyRow said: So the real problem here is the topic itself "Is this a real Batman #1?" That's not a big problem. It is not a real Batman #1. It is at least one real Batman #1 and one or more other books that at least look like Batman #1s. But yes, it's definitely not a valid offering of a Batman #1. Readcomix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Lazyboy said: That's not a big problem. It is not a real Batman #1. It is at least one real Batman #1 and one or more other books that at least look like Batman #1s. But yes, it's definitely not a valid offering of a Batman #1. The problem is that a question posed that way sends people looking for those little tidbits that validate an original vs a reproduction, as can be seen by the large number of initial posts that do just that. There should be a larger overriding larger principle in this kind of situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, PovertyRow said: The problem is that a question posed that way sends people looking for those little tidbits that validate an original vs a reproduction, as can be seen by the large number of initial posts that do just that. There should be a larger overriding larger principle in this kind of situation. I was mostly just having some fun with wordplay. But on such big books there will always be somebody looking for how it's a scam. PovertyRow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Just now, Lazyboy said: I was mostly just having some fun with wordplay. But on such big books there will always be somebody looking for how it's a scam. I think we've been here long enough to know that we both enjoy such verbal fencing, contretemps, rhubarbs and wrangles! Lazyboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PovertyRow Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: You got it in one! onlyweaknesskryptonite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 16 hours ago, PovertyRow said: The problem is that a question posed that way sends people looking for those little tidbits that validate an original vs a reproduction, as can be seen by the large number of initial posts that do just that. There should be a larger overriding larger principle in this kind of situation. Ain't got no principles. Nor any convictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, shadroch said: Ain't got no principles. Nor any convictions. MatterEaterLad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Randall Ries Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) Fake. Famous 1st Edition. The measurements and the red paint on the inside pages are the clues. Edited April 9, 2021 by Randall Ries Readcomix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...