Cimm Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I would take the Startling... I am not a "key" book collector, a decision I made early on (to only collect what I LIKE, not what is high demand)... most of my collection is non-hero, with the pre-Robin TECs and the non-Superman Action covers being exceptions... the only reason I would actively seek to get a TEC 38 would be for resale, so that I could get more of the books I really want... so I will ever only have one if it is a real steal of a deal... and that Startling cover is SOOOOOOO sweet!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socratic Wonder Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 'Tec 38. Larson pedigree, first Robin, a story I happen to like a lot. The other book is nice, but it's mostly a pretty cover. Couldn't have said it better myself (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertotorres Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 well to make money/investment i would take the detective for personal collection i would take one of my favorite covers ever, the startling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seank Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 'Tec 38. Larson pedigree, first Robin, a story I happen to like a lot. The other book is nice, but it's mostly a pretty cover. Couldn't have said it better myself (thumbs u Thank you. Sometimes I think I'm the only person here who really likes 'Tec 38. I'd rather have that than most of the pre-Robin 'Tecs. (Except 27, of course.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Larson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socratic Wonder Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 'Tec 38. Larson pedigree, first Robin, a story I happen to like a lot. The other book is nice, but it's mostly a pretty cover. Couldn't have said it better myself (thumbs u Thank you. Sometimes I think I'm the only person here who really likes 'Tec 38. I'd rather have that than most of the pre-Robin 'Tecs. (Except 27, of course.) The interior on that book is amazing. I really dig the Robin origin story (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonerism Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Cap 2 vs. Action 2: Cap 2 DEFINITELY. I'm a GA Cap collector, and my #2 is nowhere near that 7.5, even with the chunk out of the bottom. Startling vs. 'Tec: This one is harder for me. I think I'd go with the Startling, for love of the Schomburg cover, and the fact that I already have a nice 'Tec 38, but a 9.4 Startling just doesn't come along that often. Although, when it comes to holding value, I think the 'Tec might be better. Edited August 8, 2008 by James Welborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Both sold for $16,000 in 2005. A match-up between a mid-grade Superhero semi-key ( some would say Key ), and a very high grade, high demand Classic Cover......... mmmm, mmmm good! I would love to own that Tec 38. Even though I am a sci-fi fan and really enjoy the Startling, there really is no choice here. If the Tec comes on the market again, I may sell my car to get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Both sold for $16,000 in 2005. A match-up between a mid-grade Superhero semi-key ( some would say Key ), and a very high grade, high demand Classic Cover......... mmmm, mmmm good! Easy for me - the Startling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Tec. I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't care for the cover to Startling 49. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Tec. I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't care for the cover to Startling 49. But it's the prototype for Bender...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Bender I like. Startling 49, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Both sold for approx. $110,000. Which one would you choose, and why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 very nice PQ for an Action #1, (and it's all about PQ right Steve ? ) I'll take the Action, although the Bat 1 is very sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Tec. I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't care for the cover to Startling 49. Nope. Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 If I bought the Batman I would ALWAYS regret not taking the Action #1. No brainer IMO, resto or not. R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seank Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Batman 1. I've wanted one since I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Gotta go with the Action #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 If the Tec comes on the market again, I may sell my car to get it If you sold your car you could get both. And have some pocket change left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 If the Tec comes on the market again, I may sell my car to get it If you sold your car you could get both. And have some pocket change left over. I don't think Yugos sell for that much, do they Ciorac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
