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[Jim Corrigan]

Jim Steranko's History of Comics v1 (1970) & v2 (1972)  $99.99

This is a fascinating work that every serious comic collector should read at some point.

The condition is roughly F/VF with, IMHO, v2 being in a little better condition.

v1:

The back of v1:

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Some interior pages of v1:

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v2:

The back of v2:

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Interior pages of v2:

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This is a fascinating work that every serious comic collector should read.

I think I can ship this media mail, I just need to find an appropriately sized box and, once I get the mailing cost calculated, I will let you know.

Edited May 3, 2022 by Jim Corrigan

[Jim Corrigan]

I have started a thread in the Copper/Modern forum for those books which I can't put here.  I cordially invite anyone who's interested to stop by.  It can be found at:

 

[DavidTheDavid]

On 5/2/2022 at 5:37 PM, Jim Corrigan said:

DC Archive Editions Superman vol 6  Like-new still in shrink-wrap EXCEPT a little rounding rear corners from shipping  $8

Reprints Superman 21-24

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Here's a closer look at the rounding on the top corner:

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On the Archive/Masterworks books that I'm posting, I'll figure the shipping cost when I know what you're buying and where you are and try to get it as low as possible.

Take as well please.

[Jim Corrigan]

On 5/3/2022 at 9:35 PM, DavidTheDavid said:

Take as well please.

David for the win!  Thanks, David!

[Jim Corrigan]

Is anyone still awake? 

Avengers v1 7 F+  $250 SOLD

Beautiful colors; Enchantress, Executioner, Zemo appearances

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Edited May 17, 2022 by Jim Corrigan

[Jim Corrigan]

Strange Tales 178 VF $90

Origin of Adam Warlock retold; 1st appearance of Magus

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[MattTheDuck]

On 5/9/2022 at 7:53 PM, Jim Corrigan said:

Is anyone still awake? 

Avengers v1 7 F+  $250

Beautiful colors; Enchantress, Executioner, Zemo appearances

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[Jim Corrigan]

On 5/17/2022 at 6:54 PM, MattTheDuck said:

Thanks, Matt.

[MattTheDuck]

 these too "per a lengthy and quite complicated series of PMs" sort of

Thor 343 NM- $4
Thor 341 NM+ $5
Thor 340 VF/NM $3.50

Thor 276 VF+ $8

 

Edited May 20, 2022 by MattTheDuck

[Jim Corrigan]

On 5/19/2022 at 8:54 PM, MattTheDuck said:

 these too "per a lengthy and quite complicated series of PMs" sort of

Thor 343 NM- $4
Thor 341 NM+ $5
Thor 340 VF/NM $3.50

Thor 276 VF+ $8

 

Winner!    Thanks, Matt!

[Jim Corrigan]

Is it too soon to bump this thread? 

[jimjum12]

On 10/2/2022 at 7:17 PM, Jim Corrigan said:

Is it too soon to bump this thread? 

You're well within your rights, sir .... to hell with the naysayers  GOD BLESS.... 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

[Erndog]

I'll take ToD:  59, 57, 55, 54, 51, 40, 39, 38, 33, 32, 31, 30, 28, 23, 22, 21 as PER PM

Edited October 11, 2022 by Erndog

[Jim Corrigan]

On 10/10/2022 at 9:25 PM, Erndog said:

I'll take ToD:  59, 57, 55, 54, 51, 40, 39, 38, 33, 32, 31, 30, 28, 23, 22, 21 as PER PM

Thanks, Ernie!  (with slight qualification)  The PM quote from me to you covered only the original list of 15 books which you messaged me about on Sep 20; issue 54 wasn't included in that original list and I was unaware that you had added it.  The board software didn't indicate in any way that you had edited your original PM to add a book so I didn't give it another glance and I worked off of the first list I received to calculate your total.  No worries.  I have issue 54 and I'm sure it all works out.  I will send you an update PM right away.  It has been my pleasure messaging with you.

Ernie told me that yesterday was Thanksgiving in Canada so I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian board members!    I hope everyone north of the border has much to be thankful for and I am thankful for all of the Canadian board members that I've had the pleasure to meet (virtually, that is ) and get to know.

Edited October 11, 2022 by Jim Corrigan

[Jim Corrigan]

Time for another updated summary of what's still available.  I know this thread is almost as old as I am but there are still quite a few books available which I'd still like to sell so I'll add to this thread as I can.  I've tried to make sure this is an accurate summary of what's still available but mistakes happen.  More coming soon!  Thanks!

Page 1:
Batman 213 Giant G61, 30th Anniversary Special F+   $50
Amazing Spider-Man 182 VF-   $12
Flash 163 F/VF   $60
Marvel Super Action 1 VF   $20
Amazing Spider-Man 224 F+  $5
Amazing Spider-Man 171 F+  $12
Amazing Spider-Man 167 VF-   $13

Page 3:
Marvel Team-Up 145 VF/NM  $4
Marvel Team-Up 137 VF  $3

Page 6:
Marvel Team-Up Annual 3 NM-  $6
Captain Marvel (1968) 59 F/VF  $6
Captain Marvel (1968) 53 VF-  $7
Captain Marvel (1968) 42 F  $3.50
Captain Marvel (1968) 41 F+  $4.50
Captain Marvel (1968) 40 VF-  $7
Captain Marvel (1968) 44 F+  $4
Captain Marvel (1968) 39 VF+  $9

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Thor 349 VF+  $3.50
Thor 348 NM-  $4
Captain Marvel (1968) 38 VF+  $9
Captain Marvel (1968) 37 VF-  $7

Page 8:
Spectacular Spider-Man 94 VF-  $3
Spectacular Spider-Man 93 VF  $3.50
Spectacular Spider-Man 91 VF-  $3
Spectacular Spider-Man 87 VF+  $4
Spectacular Spider-Man 83 NM-  $12
Spectacular Spider-Man 80 VF-  $3
Spectacular Spider-Man 79 F/VF  $3
Spectacular Spider-Man 78 F+  $2.50

Page 9:
Iron Man 175 F-  $2
Iron Man 160 F-  $2
Iron Man 159 F-  $2
Iron Man 151 VF-  $4
Iron Man 119 VG  $2
Iron Man 99 VF-  $8
Iron Man 75 F-  $4.50

Page 10:
Tomb of Dracula 63 NM-  $38.50
Tomb of Dracula 37 F/VF  $14.50
Tomb of Dracula 36 VF-  $16

Page 11:
Marvel Two-in-One 100  NM $5  Double-sized Final Issue!
Marvel Two-in-One 99 NM  $4
Marvel Two-in-One 93 NM  $4
Marvel Two-in-One 70 NM  $4
DC Archive Editions New Teen Titans vol 4  Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $15

Page 12:
Marvel Masterworks vol 73 Atlas Era Heroes v1 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $25
Marvel Masterworks vol 81 GA Sub-Mariner Comics v2 Like-new  $30
Marvel Masterworks vol 128 GA Sub-Mariner Comics v3 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $30
Marvel Masterworks vol 88 GA Human Torch Comics v2 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $30
Marvel Masterworks vol 142 GA Human Torch Comics v3 Like-new still in shrink-wrap  $30
Marvel Masterworks vol 99 GA Captain America Comics v2 Like-new  $35

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Marvel Masterworks vol 111 GA Captain America Comics v3 Like-new  $35
Jim Steranko's History of Comics v1 (1970) & v2 (1972)  $99.99
Tales of Suspense 53  CGC 9.2 ow-w pages  $1550
Strange Tales 178 VF $90

Edited Saturday at 09:54 PM by Jim Corrigan

[Jim Corrigan]

Detective 140 CGC 5.0 OW-W   $15,000  Origin and 1st appearance of The Riddler

I've owned this book for a few years and, while I've enjoyed looking at it very much, it's time to consider moving it along and maybe getting something new to enjoy for awhile.  I still remember the excitement I felt when I sat down in front of the telly to watch the first episode of Adam West's new Batman series in the sixties. (Yep, I'm that old )  For those of you who weren't born when dinosaurs still roamed the planet, the weekly format was a 30-minute broadcast with a cliff-hanger on Wednesday night to be followed by a 30-minute broadcast with the resolution on Thursday night.  The premier villian of the week was The Riddler played by the Jim Carrey of my generation, Frank Gershwin.  IIRC, the Joker, played by Cesar Romero, didn't appear until the third week of the season.  For that reason, the Riddler was always, to me, Batman's number 1 nemesis although The Joker has certainly made a strong case for the top spot the last few decades.  And, IMHO, the only books more important in The Batman canon are Tec 27, Tec 38, Tec 168 and Bat 1, in that order.  YMMV.

I don't believe any type of work was done to this book prior to encapsulation, neither cleaning nor pressing, and it might possibly benefit from such but you can look at the scans and decide for yourself.  One of the book's most noticeable attributes, which I've especially enjoyed, is the perfectly placed date stamp on the front cover, giving the book that unmistakable air of authenticity.  It's the only copy I've seen like that so I've always considered my copy to be very special.  If I count correctly, there are currently 74 graded blue-label copies at 5.0 or higher out of 182 in the census.  So, rare, maybe not like hen's teeth, but certainly difficult to come by and I think only one or two copies change hands each year, if that.  I felt very lucky to get mine when I did.

The following apply to this book and, in case of conflict with any global thread ground rules, the following takes precedence.

• Payment must be made by Certified Check mailed within two business days of agreement to purchase. We may, possibly, mutually agree to something different.
• Shipping costs will be exact and we can mutually agree as to the preferred method of shipping and the amount of insurance will be determined at that time.
• An in the thread trumps any ongoing PM negotiations and, if we reach an agreement via PM, you should immediately take it in the thread to establish your priority.  That will be your responsibility.
• I would prefer to sell the book outright rather than trade it but I won't completely rule out the possibility of a trade for one or two similar quality books if I like them and it's clear to me that I'm better off after the trade than before.  Your books would be received before mine ships.

Thanks for looking!

 

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Edited Wednesday at 09:00 PM by Jim Corrigan
Price reduction

[Jim Corrigan]

My Greatest Adventure 80 CGC 9.0 WP  $10,500  Origin and 1st appearance of The Doom Patrol

Doom Patrol premiered in the June 1963 issue of My Greatest Adventure; X-Men 1 came out just 3 months later and the similarities were striking.  Over the years, the creators of Doom Patrol gave a number of interviews in which they stated their opinions that the X-Men were copied from their ideas.  Maybe... or just one helluva coincidence.

• There are, by my count, 74 graded X-Men 1's Universal 9.0 or above and the last one sold in January of this year, according to GPA, for $102K
• There are 20 Universal graded copies of MGA 9.0 or above; the last sale of any issue 9.0 or above was when I bought this one in 2018.

With no recent sales at grade to use for guidance, setting the asking price really came down to what price I'd be willing to part with the book for based on my own personal assessment of its relative value.  I think it's at least worth the ask and I believe the reason you don't see this book turn over is because the few collectors who currently own copies in this grade aren't willing to sell their books for years old historical prices, which for some grades are over a decade old.  I'm going to test the waters but it's okay if I don't sell it.  With four seasons of a successful TV series, a new generation of comics fans have been introduced to the team and it's popularity will grow.  In time, I believe it will get the respect it deserves, leading the way for the X-Men to follow with the originality of its characters and premise.

As with the Tec 140, the following apply to this book and, in case of conflict with any global thread ground rules, the following takes precedence.

• Payment must be made by Certified Check mailed within two business days of agreement to purchase. We may, possibly, mutually agree to something different.
• Shipping costs will be exact and we can mutually agree as to the preferred method of shipping and the amount of insurance will be determined at that time.
• An in the thread trumps any ongoing PM negotiations and, if we reach an agreement via PM, you should immediately take it in the thread to establish your priority.  That will be your responsibility.
• I would prefer to sell the book outright rather than trade it but I won't completely rule out the possibility of a trade for one or two similar quality books if I like them and it's clear to me that I'm better off after the trade than before.  Your books would be received before mine ships.

Thanks for looking.

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Edited Wednesday at 09:06 PM by Jim Corrigan
Price reduction

[Jim Corrigan]

Amazing Spider-Man 12 CGC 8.5 OW-W  $2,000

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Edited Wednesday at 09:10 PM by Jim Corrigan
Price reduction

[Jim Corrigan]

Tales of Suspense 53  CGC 9.2 ow-w pages  $1,000  SOLD!

2nd appearance of Black Widow

24 graded higher with Universal label currently in the Census.

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Edited Wednesday at 11:00 PM by Jim Corrigan
Book sold!

[Jim Corrigan]

So, since this is my thread, my little universe, and I can do ANYTHING I want (almost), and I'm feeling drunk with power, I hereby decree that any item listed in this thread, prior to and not including the Tec 140 and other slabs listed yesterday, and which has a listed price of $3.50 or more, shall be for at least the rest of the day 10% off.  I have so spoken!

Edited August 9, 2023 by Jim Corrigan