badback83 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 2:03 PM, Treco said: I fell out of the local loop years ago as I got married and started raising a family. Basically stopped collecting. As I am getting older now and gaining more free time back, my goal is to maybe start making some shows again. The only comic book shops in my vicinity mainly just deal in gaming and new product, neither of which are of interest to me. Currently, this forum is my main connection to the hobby. Maybe try to find a show near you. Might take a few rounds of going, but I’m sure you’ll find some like minded collectors. I’ve often thought about starting a monthly comic meetup where I live. Just not quite sure how to get it going. The boards are always a good place to chat about books of course. I have a regular crew that I talk to and buy from in here. It’s great. Treco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 2:26 PM, piper said: Thanks for sharing the story. Now begins the inevitable upgrading... I think so. A lot of the silver age issues fall between Good - Very Good. So, aside from the “big” books, I think I’d like to get all the SA issues in at least VG. I’d say I have about 25-30 issues to upgrade and see what happens from there. piper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGsimba77 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 12:13 AM, DocHoppus182 said: It had been a while since I had been to a comic book store. I walked in and for some reason, I got hooked on a copy of X-Men 98. I couldn’t have told you anything about the story of course, the cover just grabbed me. Cheers 2 panels of Lee & Kirby in there 🤟 badback83, Math Teacher and KirbyJack 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Fabulous! What a fun haul. Congrats, Ethan! badback83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makeminemarvel Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) Awesome story. ASM has always been my favorite since I started collecting at age 10 in 1977. I have a 100-252 run..... Congrats on an incredible acquisition! Edited January 19, 2022 by makeminemarvel badback83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 4:32 AM, DocHoppus182 said: Thank you Ben. It’s been fun. Now what to do? Upgrade a few, maybe? enjoy it for sure. The collecting ride is about experience badback83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I love the story and that you stayed connected for all those years! I think we all reach a point in our collecting where we want to see our comics go to someone who appreciates them. I'm glad he found that person in you. badback83 and Point Five 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 3:16 PM, Point Five said: Fabulous! What a fun haul. Congrats, Ethan! Thanks Jon! It’s been awesome to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 3:02 PM, MGsimba77 said: Cheers 2 panels of Lee & Kirby in there 🤟 Oh dear. That is such a gorgeous copy. MGsimba77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 3:39 PM, makeminemarvel said: Awesome story. ASM has always been my favorite since I started collecting at age 10 in 1977. I have a 100-252 run..... Congrats on an incredible acquisition! Thank you. Awesome run of books you have. Do you have a favorite issue or cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 8:52 PM, KCOComics said: I love the story and that you stayed connected for all those years! I think we all reach a point in our collecting where we want to see our comics go to someone who appreciates them. I'm glad he found that person in you. I couldn’t agree more. It was never really a goal of mine to have an entire run. I think years ago I thought about a 1-50 run, but I never decided to go for it. Now that I have it, it’s weird. I feel like I kinda skipped a few steps in gathering issues myself kinda. Maybe it’s meant for me to upgrade a few. KCOComics and MGsimba77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Congrats! Spidey is such a great run to have. You need that BIG deal at some point to complete the run My huge step towards realizing it was possible was a huge eBay score back about 16 years ago, something like issues 120-450 for $600 ( with all the keys and all in great condition!). I just had to do everything I could to finish it at that point …. It’s still ongoing with current volume of ASM Enjoy it ! badback83, WolverineX, Primetime and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 9:46 PM, DocHoppus182 said: I couldn’t agree more. It was never really a goal of mine to have an entire run. I think years ago I thought about a 1-50 run, but I never decided to go for it. Now that I have it, it’s weird. I feel like I kinda skipped a few steps in gathering issues myself kinda. Maybe it’s meant for me to upgrade a few. It's an awesome run. About 5 years ago I sold almost all of my ASMs. The #s I didn't have had gotten pretty pricey and I decided to prioritize other things. I do regret that decision because ASM is such a great run. I agree with @Wolverinex take the opportunity to read them in order. It would take some time, but what a great chance to see how that story progressed. I love Ditko, but I think Romita Sr is actually my favorite Spidey artist. badback83, chrisco37, WolverineX and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 10:46 PM, fishbone said: Congrats! Spidey is such a great run to have. You need that BIG deal at some point to complete the run My huge step towards realizing it was possible was a huge eBay score back about 16 years ago, something like issues 120-450 for $600 ( with all the keys and all in great condition!). I just had to do everything I could to finish it at that point …. It’s still ongoing with current volume of ASM Enjoy it ! Yeah, the more I’ve been thinking about it the past few days, I really might have to take the plunge and try to get a 1. Wow. That was a huge score! This is the longest run I’ve ever owned. I’ve done Avengers and X-Men from 1-100, but this is the most complete by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 10:49 PM, KCOComics said: It's an awesome run. About 5 years ago I sold almost all of my ASMs. The #s I didn't have had gotten pretty pricey and I decided to prioritize other things. I do regret that decision because ASM is such a great run. I agree with @Wolverinex take the opportunity to read them in order. It would take some time, but what a great chance to see how that story progressed. I love Ditko, but I think Romita Sr is actually my favorite Spidey artist. Romita Sr is my favorite as well. When I think of Spidey, I see his version. chrisco37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 11:21 PM, DocHoppus182 said: Yeah, the more I’ve been thinking about it the past few days, I really might have to take the plunge and try to get a 1. Wow. That was a huge score! This is the longest run I’ve ever owned. I’ve done Avengers and X-Men from 1-100, but this is the most complete by far. Get that #1 soon ! You won’t regret it …… badback83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 4:32 AM, DocHoppus182 said: Thank you Ben. It’s been fun. Now what to do? Upgrade a few, maybe? you should read all the silver age issues in hand at the very least. You may not get another chance. Start with #2 and go up badback83, KirbyJack and WolverineX 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/20/2022 at 3:44 AM, Primetime said: you should read all the silver age issues in hand at the very least. You may not get another chance. Start with #2 and go up That is going to happen. You definitely cannot beat flipping through originals. Primetime and Treco 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/20/2022 at 5:09 AM, DocHoppus182 said: That is going to happen. You definitely cannot beat flipping through originals. And smell the pages ❣️ badback83, universal soldier and nmtg9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I personally love reading the letter pages and seeing the adverts. Sea Monkeys anyone? badback83, KCOComics, MGsimba77 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
