AF #15 CGC 9.0 on the 'link

[jimjum12]

Heroe's used to be my annual "big show" to attend,but I go to shows mainly to look at the back issues and Baltimore has such a strong dealer line-up plus closer proximity to me.I remember setting up at a Heroe's con in the early 90's with a friend of mine and had the best show I'd ever had.Our table was near the artists alley and Rascally Roy Thomas was in line to see someone for a signing or whatever.He was stuck in front of our table for about 10 minutes and I got the chance to chat with him.I bought a Challengers of the Unknown # 3 from Mike at the show.I also got a nice FF 5 there.I passed on a shot at a VF+ copy of Amazing Adult Fantasy # 15 for $2500,a Cap # 8 (VF+) for $1000,and a FF # 13(nm) for $300.I guess you could say I WASN'T the sharpest tool in the shed,but I sure had fun.Good thing I didn't quit my day job .GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

[tth2]

Is the 9.6 slabbed?

What do you estimate it is worth?

Yes it's slabbed. As for its worth, this has been a topic of much conversation here. On paper, it should be a $250K book. But the reality of anyone spending that much on a SA book, let alone a SA DC, is another matter. My guess is if Goldman put it up in a no reserve auction, it would go for $150-175K.

[tth2]

Could be Michael Goldman of Motor City.He supposedly has a ridiculously high grade showcase run that he was going to begin slabbing.I've noticed a few new additions to the CGC gallery,could be the story is true.

It IS Goldman, and he HAS slabbed the Showcase run. #1-20 or thereabouts (if memory serves), all from the Newsboy collection. Amazing run of books, virtually every Showcase is the highest certified copy, although I think a few were a tad overgraded.

[esquirecomics]

Could be Michael Goldman of Motor City.He supposedly has a ridiculously high grade showcase run that he was going to begin slabbing.I've noticed a few new additions to the CGC gallery,could be the story is true.

It IS Goldman, and he HAS slabbed the Showcase run. #1-20 or thereabouts (if memory serves), all from the Newsboy collection. Amazing run of books, virtually every Showcase is the highest certified copy, although I think a few were a tad overgraded.

 

He is missing at least a couple of the issues. I believe #9 is missing.

[action1kid]

I saw Mr Goldmans 9.6 Showcase #4 in the CGC gallery.Its there.Take a look.

[metropoliscomics]

Steve, did Det 225 or Showcase 4 start the Silver Age?

keith

 

SHOWCASE 4

[action1kid]

Its Showcase #4 the last time i looked

[esquirecomics]

Showcase #4.

 

But I also have a CGC 7.5 copy of Det #225 so I'm partial to that baby too.

[esquirecomics]

But I also have a CGC 7.5 copy of Det #225 so I'm partial to that baby too.

 

Though honestly I am not sure why. I've never really cared for the Martian Manhunter, but strangely enough I was always drawn to this issue.

 

I think it is because it stands out in value as a huge spike in a large range of Detectives.

[tth2]

I think it is because it stands out in value as a huge spike in a large range of Detectives.

Sure, because of a mistaken, although thankfully temporary, belief that it was the beginning of the Silver Age. Sometimes Bob Overstreet walks the prices up but then forgets to walk them back down after they hysteria passes.

[Timulty]

If Showcase #4 started the Silver Age, then what comic started the Bronze Age?

[Aman619]

the hysteria wasnt short lived...and its still Martian Manhunters first appearance... so it deserves its bump. And hasnt Showcase 4's Guide price far surpassed 225's price since the 'hysteria'? And its really tough in grade, topping out so far at 8.0

[tth2]

If Showcase #4 started the Silver Age, then what comic started the Bronze Age?

Perhaps you should ask that question in a different place... like the Bronze Age forum? And actually, it's been asked and debated at length there already. Unlike GA and SA, there is no clear answer.

[tth2]

the hysteria wasnt short lived...and its still Martian Manhunters first appearance... so it deserves its bump. And hasnt Showcase 4's Guide price far surpassed 225's price since the 'hysteria'? And its really tough in grade, topping out so far at 8.0

I know, I was just giving Esquire a hard time.

[Aman619]

oh. never mind. bang away!

[Timulty]

If Showcase #4 started the Silver Age, then what comic started the Bronze Age?

Perhaps you should ask that question in a different place... like the Bronze Age forum? And actually, it's been asked and debated at length there already. Unlike GA and SA, there is no clear answer.

 

I thought about that but I wanted to see it from SA collectors perspective. They might have a better idea of when the shift begins. It was just a thought.

[tth2]

If Showcase #4 started the Silver Age, then what comic started the Bronze Age?

Perhaps you should ask that question in a different place... like the Bronze Age forum? And actually, it's been asked and debated at length there already. Unlike GA and SA, there is no clear answer.

 

I thought about that but I wanted to see it from SA collectors perspective. They might have a better idea of when the shift begins. It was just a thought.

Nah, we don't care!

[Timulty]

If Showcase #4 started the Silver Age, then what comic started the Bronze Age?

Perhaps you should ask that question in a different place... like the Bronze Age forum? And actually, it's been asked and debated at length there already. Unlike GA and SA, there is no clear answer.

 

I thought about that but I wanted to see it from SA collectors perspective. They might have a better idea of when the shift begins. It was just a thought.

Nah, we don't care!

 

So, you mean to say that if you had a comic that you thought was SA, suddenly called BA, you wouldn't care? Interesting.

[Aman619]

doesnt matter anymore. There will never be total agreement on the beginning of the BA. OPinions are locked in stone among th evarious books and camps that support them.

[Timulty]

Sorry to have bothered with the question then.