The Official Skybound X Discussion Thread! 2 2

[BladeTX]

52 minutes ago, williamblood said:

what happens to the copies that dont pass pre-screen

You can pay to get them shipped back or have CGC destroy them.

[Crops068]

On 7/16/2021 at 5:52 PM, BladeTX said:

A week is a pretty tight window to pass final grading and have product for CVL, as you need at least one for the show.  And don’t want to hold up shipments.

Nope, there has been other offerings where it did not have examples of them graded yet to show. It was a foil variant where the book looked like a TV guide with the guy’s mustache also foil.

As for how long to show in Census, no idea. The 1st sketch WDD offering was not on the census when I figured out the total numbers. Didn’t not check when it was added later. 🤷‍♂️

[bigclutch]

20 hours ago, williamblood said:

what happens to the copies that dont pass pre-screen

[Sensei Ryan]

I got my pre-order of the exclusive Clementine cover in the CVL today!!! 

Anyone else get one or just me? 

[cbalroman]

I picked up the TWD Deluxe 4 2nd print B&W CVL exclusive.  I really dig those sketches. 

[Crops068]

On 7/18/2021 at 5:38 PM, Sensei Ryan said:

I got my pre-order of the exclusive Clementine cover in the CVL today!!! 

Anyone else get one or just me? 

I went for Haha.  Really enjoyed that mini-series.

[williamblood]

On 7/18/2021 at 6:38 PM, Sensei Ryan said:

I got my pre-order of the exclusive Clementine cover in the CVL today!!! 

Anyone else get one or just me? 

i got one, people sleeping on the video game spec.

[Sensei Ryan]

Issue 3 came out today!!!  What did everyone think about it???

Spoiler

Negan 2000 lives!!!

Can't wait till the Rick 2000 story is collected in a comic book format (trust me...we all know that's coming ).  For real I wish this was an ongoing because I'd be all about it!

Here's my fav cover from this week...7 days till issue 4 drops!

 

[BladeTX]

On 7/21/2021 at 10:04 PM, Sensei Ryan said:

Issue 3 came out today!!!  What did everyone think about it???

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Negan 2000 lives!!!

Can't wait till the Rick 2000 story is collected in a comic book format (trust me...we all know that's coming ).  For real I wish this was an ongoing because I'd be all about it!

Here's my fav cover from this week...7 days till issue 4 drops!

 

I picked up 2 & 3 today.  I really liked both.  Good, hard hitting Invincible-style violence.  Love seeing all the characters brought back to life!  Lots of little gems in all of those panels.

[Crops068]

On 7/21/2021 at 10:04 PM, Sensei Ryan said:

Issue 3 came out today!!!  What did everyone think about it???

  Reveal hidden contents

Negan 2000 lives!!!

Can't wait till the Rick 2000 story is collected in a comic book format (trust me...we all know that's coming ).  For real I wish this was an ongoing because I'd be all about it!

Here's my fav cover from this week...7 days till issue 4 drops!

 

I am enjoying the absolute hilarity of it.  If it was an ongoing I would sub it.

[Sensei Ryan]

The Yoshi Yoani cover version of the Skybound X #1 Comics Vault Live Editions hit the census finally!  Looks like we have 250 graded copies!   I think it's odd that with the thicker cardstock covers that there are no 9.9's or higher for these but it looks like every single issue graded in at 9.8 which is awesome!  

Does this mean these are the only 250 copies coming to market?  Or will other raw/graded copies emerge at a later point?  Hey Shawn - any info you can give us on these would be appreciated!  @bigclutch

Hopefully this means they'll be shipping soon, too! 

CGC Census - Search Results

Title Skybound X Issue No. 1 Issue Date 7/21 Year 2021 Publisher Image/Skybound Country   Key Comments Yoshi Yoani cover Art Comments Robert Kirkman, James Harren,, Chris Dingess & Tillie Walden stories, Ottley, Harren, Roberts & Walden art

Country/Variant - Comics Vault Live Edition   Grade Universal Qualified Signature Series Restored See Detail   Total Mint   10.0 0 0 0 0   0 Mint   9.9 0 0 0 0   0 Near Mint/Mint   9.8 250 0 0 0   250 Near Mint +   9.6 0 0 0 0   0 Near Mint   9.4 0 0 0 0   0 Near Mint -   9.2 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine/Near Mint   9.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine +   8.5 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine   8.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine -   7.5 0 0 0 0   0 Fine/Very Fine   7.0 0 0 0 0   0 Fine +   6.5 0 0 0 0   0 Fine   6.0 0 0 0 0   0 Fine -   5.5 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good/Fine   5.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good +   4.5 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good   4.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good -   3.5 0 0 0 0   0 Good/Very Good   3.0 0 0 0 0   0 Good +   2.5 0 0 0 0   0 Good   2.0 0 0 0 0   0 Good -   1.8 0 0 0 0   0 Fair/Good   1.5 0 0 0 0   0 Fair   1.0 0 0 0 0   0 Poor   0.5 0 0 0 0   0 ../images/pc_reddot.gif   Total 250 0 0 0   250

[Crops068]

On 7/24/2021 at 9:31 AM, Sensei Ryan said:

The Yoshi Yoani cover version of the Skybound X #1 Comics Vault Live Editions hit the census finally!  Looks like we have 250 graded copies!   I think it's odd that with the thicker cardstock covers that there are no 9.9's or higher for these but it looks like every single issue graded in at 9.8 which is awesome!  

Does this mean these are the only 250 copies coming to market?  Or will other raw/graded copies emerge at a later point?  Hey Shawn - any info you can give us on these would be appreciated!  @bigclutch

Hopefully this means they'll be shipping soon, too! 

CGC Census - Search Results

Title Skybound X Issue No. 1 Issue Date 7/21 Year 2021 Publisher Image/Skybound Country   Key Comments Yoshi Yoani cover Art Comments Robert Kirkman, James Harren,, Chris Dingess & Tillie Walden stories, Ottley, Harren, Roberts & Walden art

Country/Variant - Comics Vault Live Edition   Grade Universal Qualified Signature Series Restored See Detail   Total Mint   10.0 0 0 0 0   0 Mint   9.9 0 0 0 0   0 Near Mint/Mint   9.8 250 0 0 0   250 Near Mint +   9.6 0 0 0 0   0 Near Mint   9.4 0 0 0 0   0 Near Mint -   9.2 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine/Near Mint   9.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine +   8.5 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine   8.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Fine -   7.5 0 0 0 0   0 Fine/Very Fine   7.0 0 0 0 0   0 Fine +   6.5 0 0 0 0   0 Fine   6.0 0 0 0 0   0 Fine -   5.5 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good/Fine   5.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good +   4.5 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good   4.0 0 0 0 0   0 Very Good -   3.5 0 0 0 0   0 Good/Very Good   3.0 0 0 0 0   0 Good +   2.5 0 0 0 0   0 Good   2.0 0 0 0 0   0 Good -   1.8 0 0 0 0   0 Fair/Good   1.5 0 0 0 0   0 Fair   1.0 0 0 0 0   0 Poor   0.5 0 0 0 0   0 ../images/pc_reddot.gif   Total 250 0 0 0   250

I believe they go from CGC to Skybound in California, then have to make their way to the warehouse in Tennessee to be shipped.  So they likely will not start shipping to customers for another at least week or 2 I would guess.

[Mirkinator]

Finished #2 and 3 today. Ill admit that Rick 2k story was pretty fun. Ive only read a few issues and watched a couple episodes of the walking dead, so i had no idea who anyone was. But tone and style was lots of fun. Ottley was looking amazing and story wasnt too slap stick.

Also had an enjoyable pass at some of the other stories. Nice peak into many of these worlds I havent seen yet, but was really hoping for more Ultramega.
 

Still was surprised how well each kept my attention. I was worried it was going to be too many issues in a month for this series for me, but been keeping up nicely 

[bigclutch]

On 7/24/2021 at 7:31 AM, Sensei Ryan said:

The Yoshi Yoani cover version of the Skybound X #1 Comics Vault Live Editions hit the census finally!  Looks like we have 250 graded copies!   I think it's odd that with the thicker cardstock covers that there are no 9.9's or higher for these but it looks like every single issue graded in at 9.8 which is awesome!  

Does this mean these are the only 250 copies coming to market?  Or will other raw/graded copies emerge at a later point?  Hey Shawn - any info you can give us on these would be appreciated!  @bigclutch

Hopefully this means they'll be shipping soon, too! 

 

This shows why 9.9/10's are super hard to get. Even with the better corners of a prestige format, it's still very difficult to get a clean cut.

[StephenWA]

On 7/15/2021 at 4:17 PM, BladeTX said:

It is definitely new TWDD content.  Many, many TWD characters and references in the books.  I think you should consult @Sensei Ryan about inclusion in the Registry as you both have a big stake in that.

Having thought about it, I do NOT think I want to see Skybound X in the existing TWD Registry sets.

They would be better brand homed in a new set. Sets should have a start and a finish, not go on "forever"... Do you agree @Sensei Ryan?

[BladeTX]

On 7/26/2021 at 11:53 AM, StephenWA said:

Having thought about it, I do NOT think I want to see Skybound X in the existing TWD Registry sets.

They would be better brand homed in a new set. Sets should have a start and a finish, not go on "forever"... Do you agree @Sensei Ryan?

Hi Stephen, that's why I tagged Ryan on an earlier question about this - definitely suggest you guys hash this out over DM.  It really depends what that set is intended to be.  All new TWD content?  Or just all new TWD time bound by Issue 1 and 193?  But that would leave out Negan Lives.  LOL my head is ready to explode.

[Sensei Ryan]

On 7/26/2021 at 12:11 PM, bigclutch said:

This shows why 9.9/10's are super hard to get. Even with the better corners of a prestige format, it's still very difficult to get a clean cut.

Hey Shawn!
Any chance we can get a print run # on this edition?  I know that 250 are graded so I know it's at least that high  but are there more copies coming of that one on the horizon or is it maxxed out at 250?  If you can tell us, that is!

Also - do we know when the connecting Skybound X cover will be sold in a CVL or on the site?  I'm guessing it'll be after issue 5 comes out but thought I'd ask if you can give us that info, too (if you can).

Ryan

[Sensei Ryan]

On 7/26/2021 at 12:53 PM, StephenWA said:

Having thought about it, I do NOT think I want to see Skybound X in the existing TWD Registry sets.

They would be better brand homed in a new set. Sets should have a start and a finish, not go on "forever"... Do you agree @Sensei Ryan?

I'm waiting to weigh in on this   Unfortunately it's a lot to think about. 

[bigclutch]

On 7/26/2021 at 8:17 PM, Sensei Ryan said:

I'm waiting to weigh in on this   Unfortunately it's a lot to think about. 

I mean, since the Rick Grimes 2000 story continues from issue 75, I'd think it deserves a spot on the registry. 

[bigclutch]

On 7/26/2021 at 8:16 PM, Sensei Ryan said:

Hey Shawn!
Any chance we can get a print run # on this edition?  I know that 250 are graded so I know it's at least that high  but are there more copies coming of that one on the horizon or is it maxxed out at 250?  If you can tell us, that is!

Also - do we know when the connecting Skybound X cover will be sold in a CVL or on the site?  I'm guessing it'll be after issue 5 comes out but thought I'd ask if you can give us that info, too (if you can).

Ryan

I don't recall the print run of the Clem cover, but we got 250 copies in 9.8 and that's great. I'm sure there are comps out there that might pump the number up if they get graded. And if the leftovers from CGC make it out, there could be a few more, though I think they're mostly rejects. 

The raw copies will be sold during CVL on 8/13. We'll be showing them off this week on my social channels.