techtre2003 Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I would go with the ASM 1. Value wise it's one of the safer books you can get. You have the money now so go for it. The lesser keys you can accumulate here and there. yoda12288 and Larryw7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda12288 Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 On 9/12/2024 at 10:37 AM, Wall-Crawler said: My first point would be, buy what would bring you the most collecting joy, if you are not looking at it from an "investment" standpoint. Now personally, I am 100% biased in your dilemma, but I would go with the ASM #1. I would say an affordable graded copy of ASM #1 may weather any price fluctuations better than some of the bronze mid-level characters / 1st appearances you are looking at. And if you are not in a rush, buy the nicest 2.0 or whatever you can. Hard to go wrong with Spidey . Also, achieving some of those other keys post ASM 1 purchase over time will be far more attainable than trying to get ASM 1 after the big spend. Couldn't have said it better myself. This is where I am currently at. I am not as big of an x-men fan, but xmen1 I could get in a higher grade and it has more 1st apps, as well as the greatest "villain," Magneto ! I would overall enjoy asm 1 more because like u said, all the other asm books are way more attainable after that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda12288 Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 On 9/12/2024 at 11:02 AM, Tnexus said: I'd buy a nice OA cover or page personally. 1 of 1's will likely retain more value. I have thought of this . I don't know much about original art scene as I am way too broke to seriously partake in it. Also, 9k is not enough for a Buscema Conan cover or Todd asm one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Steer away from bronze age, copper, and modern books. Looks like they are still declining. A TMNT 1st print CGC 9.8 just sold on Heritage for "just" $87k. I believe I heard of a private sale during the covid collectibles boom where someone paid close to $250k for a 9.8 copy. Hulk 181's have been declining in price, unsure when it will end. Silver age seems to be rebounding and adjusting to prices. It appears majority are at their 2020 fmv, some even as down as 2019 prices. Golden age appears to be the strongest market. Certain genres like GGA, PCH, etc. have skyrocketed after the covid boom. Spiderturtle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderturtle Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 $9000 Might get you a starter AF15. prices have stabilized on the low grade AF15s KirbyJack and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universal soldier Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 You should be able to pick up a nice looking 4.0 ASM #1 for around 9K . Maybe target a 3.5 for around 8K and pickup some/one of the lesser keys as well. yoda12288 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 “Yoda! Buy meeeee!” techtre2003, Larryw7 and bc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgross.com Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 i have no idea what the future of the SA market is, but since i have been collecting for about one decade now or a little over, spiderman has consistently performed well. asm1 is a good book as are asm2 and asm3. all the key ditko villain first appearances have done well, post-covid bubble notwithstanding. i personally like 2 and 3 more than issue 1 since there is no important first appearance in issue 1. but all three are great books that will probably remain in demand for as long as people care about silver age books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semicentennial Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 I'd probably buy a few really nice Wrightson's House of Mystery covers and then maybe put the rest in my bank account, then change my contribution amount in my 401K to 25-30% for a few months. Once that remaining comic money runs out then I'd convert my contribution back to 15%. By the time I retire, that $9k in my retirement account will be worth much more than the $9k I would have spent on a comic book. yoda12288 and jimjum12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda12288 Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 On 9/12/2024 at 6:44 PM, KirbyJack said: “Yoda! Buy meeeee!” Ohhhh you are selling it ? jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Naw. It was speaking for the entire collective print run. Sadly, my particular copy has always been rather presumptuous. jimjum12 and yoda12288 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 On 9/12/2024 at 10:01 PM, Semicentennial said: I'd probably buy a few really nice Wrightson's House of Mystery covers and then maybe put the rest in my bank account, then change my contribution amount in my 401K to 25-30% for a few months. Once that remaining comic money runs out then I'd convert my contribution back to 15%. By the time I retire, that $9k in my retirement account will be worth much more than the $9k I would have spent on a comic book. That works until it doesn't. Don't ask how I know. Me, I'd hit a stack of 9.4 slabbed DC Horror (Adams and Wrightson) or some low grade 50's PCH with mad eye appeal. Possibly others, ASM always seems to have staying power. Sadly, 9K is the new 900, so the booty might be underwhelming. GOD BLESS ... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Jayman, yoda12288 and fast eddie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 I have to say I am purchasing more art these days compared to big dollar books. If it were me, I would buy the nicest page of a favorite book that I could afford. yoda12288, Math Teacher, fast eddie and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderturtle Posted Saturday at 06:25 PM Share Posted Saturday at 06:25 PM On 9/12/2024 at 10:44 AM, Dark Knight said: Steer away from bronze age, copper, and modern books. Looks like they are still declining. A TMNT 1st print CGC 9.8 just sold on Heritage for "just" $87k. I believe I heard of a private sale during the covid collectibles boom where someone paid close to $250k for a 9.8 copy. Hulk 181's have been declining in price, unsure when it will end. Silver age seems to be rebounding and adjusting to prices. It appears majority are at their 2020 fmv, some even as down as 2019 prices. Golden age appears to be the strongest market. Certain genres like GGA, PCH, etc. have skyrocketed after the covid boom. TMNT 1 had a major price increase in the last 10 years. If and when the price is stabilized for this book, then that's #1 book to get for the Copper age. Can't go wrong with a print run of 3250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytastebud Posted Monday at 02:55 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:55 PM On 9/13/2024 at 1:47 PM, jimjum12 said: That works until it doesn't. Don't ask how I know. Me, I'd hit a stack of 9.4 slabbed DC Horror (Adams and Wrightson) or some low grade 50's PCH with mad eye appeal. Possibly others, ASM always seems to have staying power. Sadly, 9K is the new 900, so the booty might be underwhelming. GOD BLESS ... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) This is exactly what I would suggest too. I would think Batman has a higher upside right now then Spiderman does. Batman sales in the BA are crazy good with constant increases. Batman 227 237 241 and 251 Detective Comics 395 400. Super high-grade Phantom Stranger 10 would be on my buy list too. jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
