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Double Action Comics 1 and 2

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buttock

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I have seen at least 8 copies. I really don't understand what the big deal is about this book. When you compare Double Action #2 to books of actual significance such as New Fun Comics #1 & 6, there no comparison.

 

S

 

I agree. It's kind of a dud book to me. Reprint cover, reprint interior, was it even sold on newsstands?

 

It's not even the first issue... :baiting:

 

Green Giant 1 has more appeal to me, although not enough to justify it's price. MPFW has some historical significance, and original cover/interior.

 

Can someone give me a good reason this book should go for the prices people are throwing around here?

 

Greed.

 

Just picked up a sweet copy of marvel TRIPLE ACTION #2. I need to get at least 150K for it.

 

S

 

I heard Vincent has a whole library of "TRIPLE ACTION" videos there in the Metro offices :o

 

:baiting:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:jokealert:

 

 

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sacentaur

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One book that was on the market a few years ago appeared to have have had its original cover replaced with a high grade cover sheet. I saw the book and it was apparent that the cover had been added because it did not fit the book properly.

 

I heard about this Frankenbook from another collector, but I did not see it. I presume you are referring to Metropolis, whom I was told was trying to peddle it. Please correct me if I am wrong.

 

Have we confirmed that every copy has the exact same interior pages?

 

In view of the above, this should be a serious concern for any interested parties

 

It appears we now know what happened to the second loose cover that came from Sol.

 

There is a concern that this is what happened, but I don't believe we can conclude this as a fact yet.

 

Perhaps Stephen Fishler of Metropolis would care to grace us with his presence in order to comment about his loose cover purchase, and how he then allegedly ended up peddling a married Frankenbook copy of DA 2. hm

 

Stephen, come out ...come out ...wherever you are ...

 

Excellent question Greed Carey,

 

I sold the book about 13 years ago to a collector who was told that the book was married and had a DC file copy cover.

 

Steve

 

 

That confirms what I had heard, thank you.

 

Glad you did the right thing after you were caught red-handed.

 

 

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G.A.tor

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I have seen at least 8 copies. I really don't understand what the big deal is about this book. When you compare Double Action #2 to books of actual significance such as New Fun Comics #1 & 6, there no comparison.

 

S

 

I agree. It's kind of a dud book to me. Reprint cover, reprint interior, was it even sold on newsstands?

 

It's not even the first issue... :baiting:

 

Green Giant 1 has more appeal to me, although not enough to justify it's price. MPFW has some historical significance, and original cover/interior.

 

Can someone give me a good reason this book should go for the prices people are throwing around here?

 

Greed.

 

Just picked up a sweet copy of marvel TRIPLE ACTION #2. I need to get at least 150K for it.

 

S

so my emailed offer of 7pence and a good plowing mule is no longer being considered :baiting:

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One book that was on the market a few years ago appeared to have have had its original cover replaced with a high grade cover sheet. I saw the book and it was apparent that the cover had been added because it did not fit the book properly.

 

I heard about this Frankenbook from another collector, but I did not see it. I presume you are referring to Metropolis, whom I was told was trying to peddle it. Please correct me if I am wrong.

 

Have we confirmed that every copy has the exact same interior pages?

 

In view of the above, this should be a serious concern for any interested parties

 

It appears we now know what happened to the second loose cover that came from Sol.

 

There is a concern that this is what happened, but I don't believe we can conclude this as a fact yet.

 

Perhaps Stephen Fishler of Metropolis would care to grace us with his presence in order to comment about his loose cover purchase, and how he then allegedly ended up peddling a married Frankenbook copy of DA 2. hm

 

Stephen, come out ...come out ...wherever you are ...

 

Excellent question Greed Carey,

 

I sold the book about 13 years ago to a collector who was told that the book was married and had a DC file copy cover.

 

Steve

 

 

That confirms what I had heard, thank you.

 

Glad you did the right thing after you were caught red-handed.

 

 

Actually Greed, the label on the mylar read DC file copy cover.

 

 

S

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stagedoorjohnny

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Can someone give me a good reason this book should go for the prices people are throwing around here?

 

I agree.

 

Cool book...but so many other cool books out there with much more significance and appeal, mid-grade restored to boot. To be honest, I was shocked reading this thread hearing the numbers that were being bandied about.

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sacentaur

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One book that was on the market a few years ago appeared to have have had its original cover replaced with a high grade cover sheet. I saw the book and it was apparent that the cover had been added because it did not fit the book properly.

 

I heard about this Frankenbook from another collector, but I did not see it. I presume you are referring to Metropolis, whom I was told was trying to peddle it. Please correct me if I am wrong.

 

Have we confirmed that every copy has the exact same interior pages?

 

In view of the above, this should be a serious concern for any interested parties

 

It appears we now know what happened to the second loose cover that came from Sol.

 

There is a concern that this is what happened, but I don't believe we can conclude this as a fact yet.

 

Perhaps Stephen Fishler of Metropolis would care to grace us with his presence in order to comment about his loose cover purchase, and how he then allegedly ended up peddling a married Frankenbook copy of DA 2. hm

 

Stephen, come out ...come out ...wherever you are ...

 

Excellent question Greed Carey,

 

I sold the book about 13 years ago to a collector who was told that the book was married and had a DC file copy cover.

 

Steve

 

 

That confirms what I had heard, thank you.

 

Glad you did the right thing after you were caught red-handed.

 

 

Actually Greed, the label on the mylar read DC file copy cover.

 

 

S

 

As is your practice when one of your many misdeeds is exposed, you try to obfuscate the obvious.

 

Could you please relate to us why after you purchased the loose cover that you married it with the insides of another book in the first place, and then why you originally tried to peddle it as an original? What was your motivation there?

 

Wait...you've already answered that question in one of your above posts:

 

 

Greed

 

 

It matters little as you're like the fictional character Rollo Tamasi in the movie L.A. Confidential...yeah that's right, the guy who gets away with everything.

 

 

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G.A.tor

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you try to obfuscate the obvious.

 

Sheesh!...there's that word again! :gossip:

I am glad you are paying attention...crowzilla really hit one out of the park, I am just trying to pick him out a bat for his next AB :)

rick

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Thegoldenage

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I have seen at least 8 copies. I really don't understand what the big deal is about this book. When you compare Double Action #2 to books of actual significance such as New Fun Comics #1 & 6, there no comparison.

 

S

 

 

What he said.

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Theagenes

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Such a cool book! Nice to see that the restoration is all structural in nature. (thumbs u

 

So any guesses as to how much this will go for? hm

 

Jeff

neat, might have to consider this one (shrug)

 

However much I can pay!!! :gossip::)

 

You guys will have to get past me!!! :makepoint:;)

 

Good luck to everybody who will be pursuing it - it's always fun to live vicariously through you big spenders! :popcorn:

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Crowzilla

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Could you please relate to us why after you purchased the loose cover that you married it with the insides of another book in the first place, ...What was your motivation there?

 

Why wouldn't someone do this?

You've got some really ugly coverless copies floating around and then all of a sudden a couple of covers pop up? I'd put them together as soon as possible just for the aesthetic value.

 

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esquirecomics

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I would think this would push close to $40K, or am I way off?...I don't know the DA market, but there are just a handful, right (shrug), and I am sure the slight won't deter bidders, when only a few of something exist?

rick

 

So a 9.2 for $68K, but $40K for a 5.5 restored? hm

 

Well, I am a GA collector and obviously this book fits perfectly with the theme of my collection (and I've been looking for one in fact), but I can tell you outright that if someone wants to pay $40k for this, more power to you b/c I certainly am not. I find that price absurd for a 5.5 slightly restored copy of even this book.

 

This book, the history of which is shrouded in mystery, is no rarer than numerous ashcan copies of books. For example, I purchased an Action Funnies ashcan (of which there are only 3 known copies) a couple of years ago for $15k. I wouldn't be surprised if it sold for $30k now but this WAS a true precursor of Action Comics. Double Action #2 was not.

 

Numerous DC ashcans go for only a few thousand. While Double Action #2 is NOT an ashcan as far as Moon Dog and I are concerned, I don't think it is unreasonable, from a value perspective, to view it similarly.

 

I'm thinking $5k - $20k. Anyone paying more than that has either too much money to burn, is single or both! (:

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esquirecomics

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I sold the book about 13 years ago to a collector who was told that the book was married and had a DC file copy cover.

 

Steve

 

Steve, what book was used as the interior? And how was it determined that the interior was correct?

 

Very crucial to determine the history of the issue!!!!!

 

Mark

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G.A.tor

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I'm thinking $5k - $20k.

 

I'd be SHOCKED if it went for 5k. Hell, I would pay 5k for it and I am broke as a joke.

 

My guess is 15-25k.

cool...based on octobers' info, I adjusted my est to $20K...seems like I am right in line

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