Check out the results of this Green Lantern #76 auction!

[Inhuman Fiend]

I was watching this one and was considering bidding until a few crazed people (including some forum members) sent this one into the stratosphere!

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170037422874

 

I asked for larger scans and it is a nice copy but does show spine breaks and soiling on the back cover. Probably an 8.5, maybe a 9.0 at best. I can't friggin' believe this went for $811!!!

[Shadow]

Here's the one I just bought today. I'm pretty excited to have it and it's not in the shape of the E-Bay one. But, I own it now so I'm content. (No selling it from me. ) [/img]

[timespast]

811.00 and it isnt even graded--someone has more money than brains

[BrianR]

I was watching that one and then started comparing the image side by side with other GL 76s. I think that the right edge, top and bottom have been trimmed. Looking at the black along the spine where the art ends and comparing how much art is showing on the cover does not add up with other copies. Which would explain why a high grade copy wasn't slabbed. Funny thing is I just bought one today as well.

[FrankCastle]

Seems our little discussion in the Bronze Age section (and all of the incredible insight from Blazing Bob), has lit a fire under some of the boardies (and that "I've got to get it now" mentality is starting to creep in). I'm certain this sale will bring out a few graded 8.5's and 9.0's, and they will end up selling in this range (IMO) or slightly less. That's crazy money for an ungraded copy, but it looks like this one is finally going into the stratosphere is so rightly belongs.

Jay

[BrianR]

Actually, that is partially true about the board discussion. I sold off my DC collection of about 1,000 books a few weeks ago ranging from early silver to modern. I want to rebuild my DC's only from the early bronze to the mid bronze era . This seems to be the best time for DC covers. and the GL 76 was a good starting place before prices got to high. It's kinda fun starting over with a clean slate. This time around I am going to be more selective.

[Foolkiller]

That's not Blazing Bob (that's Bob Storms) -- it's Bob Beerbohm (I guess he could be called "blazing" too -- but here on the boards I think most people identify blazing bob with Bob Storms)

[Paratrooper]

I was watching this one and was considering bidding until a few crazed people (including some forum members) sent this one into the stratosphere!

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170037422874

 

I asked for larger scans and it is a nice copy but does show spine breaks and soiling on the back cover. Probably an 8.5, maybe a 9.0 at best. I can't friggin' believe this went for $811!!!

 

Holy *spoon*, I bought my GL 76 about 2 years ago in that condition for $50. What is happening in the comic world that is making this book skyrocket in price? Guess I should slab mine....

[october]

 

I will sell my nice 8.0 for HALF that ending amount. Anyone interested can PM me.

[Inhuman Fiend]

 

I will sell my nice 8.0 for HALF that ending amount. Anyone interested can PM me.

 

You might have some takers, Andy. Check out the bidding history... there are at least 2 board members that I recognize who bid over $500!

[scottish]

Yep - I was bidding on that auction. Once it exceeded my second limit, I took a REAL close look at the scans and saw too many spine issues to go any higher. I usually only bid high on raw books from sellers I know can grade conservatively, but then so does everyone else and those auctions go pretty high.

 

So...if anyone has a GL 76 in 9.2+ let me know.

[all4comics]

I know, I thought I was going to win it with a bid of $455. I did win some super nice Amazing Adventure and Amazing Adult Fantasy 10, 11,12 from the same seller. Check it out.... Amazing Adventure #2 and one I've been looking in high grade for ever now.. AAF #11