ashrael Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Marvel Comics #1 over the Batman #1. MC1 is much rarer in any grade and I could find a 6.0 copy of Batman #1 that would make me happy in the future. this is a common misconception that I have noticed, largely, I guess, do to the overall #'s of available batman 1 vs marvel1...but, in looking at the census, there are 10 copies of Marvel 1,in cgc 6.0 and above...there are only 15 copies of batman 1 in cgc 6.0 and above...so, I would say that yes, Marvel comics is "rarer", but not by as much as some folks think, if we are being grade conscious... Good point. When I looked at the census I was suprised by the total Batmans (110) vs. Marvel Comics (39). I would have expected more graded Batmans since they are always popping up and less Marvel Comics since they seem much less frequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 For me I'd take a nice Pedigree MC#1 over any Batman issue without hesitation, especially that VF Larson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowzilla Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Variety is what makes the world go around. That faded Larson Marvel #1 would be one of my last choices to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Marvel Comics #1 over the Batman #1. MC1 is much rarer in any grade and I could find a 6.0 copy of Batman #1 that would make me happy in the future. this is a common misconception that I have noticed, largely, I guess, do to the overall #'s of available batman 1 vs marvel1...but, in looking at the census, there are 10 copies of Marvel 1,in cgc 6.0 and above...there are only 15 copies of batman 1 in cgc 6.0 and above...so, I would say that yes, Marvel comics is "rarer", but not by as much as some folks think, if we are being grade conscious... Good point. When I looked at the census I was suprised by the total Batmans (110) vs. Marvel Comics (39). I would have expected more graded Batmans since they are always popping up and less Marvel Comics since they seem much less frequent. Many of the same copies change hands. Mine has been tucked away in my collection, and came from an original owner. It won't be sold until my daughter sells of the estate....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Marvel Comics #1 over the Batman #1. MC1 is much rarer in any grade and I could find a 6.0 copy of Batman #1 that would make me happy in the future. this is a common misconception that I have noticed, largely, I guess, do to the overall #'s of available batman 1 vs marvel1...but, in looking at the census, there are 10 copies of Marvel 1,in cgc 6.0 and above...there are only 15 copies of batman 1 in cgc 6.0 and above...so, I would say that yes, Marvel comics is "rarer", but not by as much as some folks think, if we are being grade conscious... Good point. When I looked at the census I was suprised by the total Batmans (110) vs. Marvel Comics (39). I would have expected more graded Batmans since they are always popping up and less Marvel Comics since they seem much less frequent. Many of the same copies change hands. Mine has been tucked away in my collection, and came from an original owner. It won't be sold until my daughter sells of the estate....... when I got back into collecting, what, 3 years ago, I felt the same way...I wouldn't sell any book...but, as financial contraints apply pressure, in order to move forward, sometimes you have to let go of the past... in just these less than 3 short years, I have seen every book I would ever want, sell muliple times...leading me to my newer collecting philosophy of sell the old, to buy the new , and maybe revisit an old friend now and again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Marvel Comics #1 over the Batman #1. MC1 is much rarer in any grade and I could find a 6.0 copy of Batman #1 that would make me happy in the future. this is a common misconception that I have noticed, largely, I guess, do to the overall #'s of available batman 1 vs marvel1...but, in looking at the census, there are 10 copies of Marvel 1,in cgc 6.0 and above...there are only 15 copies of batman 1 in cgc 6.0 and above...so, I would say that yes, Marvel comics is "rarer", but not by as much as some folks think, if we are being grade conscious... Good point. When I looked at the census I was suprised by the total Batmans (110) vs. Marvel Comics (39). I would have expected more graded Batmans since they are always popping up and less Marvel Comics since they seem much less frequent. Many of the same copies change hands. Mine has been tucked away in my collection, and came from an original owner. It won't be sold until my daughter sells of the estate....... when I got back into collecting, what, 3 years ago, I felt the same way...I wouldn't sell any book...but, as financial contraints apply pressure, in order to move forward, sometimes you have to let go of the past... in just these less than 3 short years, I have seen every book I would ever want, sell muliple times...leading me to my newer collecting philosophy of sell the old, to buy the new , and maybe revisit an old friend now and again! Lord knows I've sold many a book I wish I didn't have to over the years. Hundreds. Like you, financial constraints made it necessary. I've recently sold off a ton of keys as well, but the Bat 1 will remain. Even to the last. Edited February 5, 2008 by ciorac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Lord knows I've sold many a book I wish I didn't have to over the years. Hundreds. Like you, financial contraints made it necessary. I've recently sold off a ton of keys as well, but the Bat 1 will remain. Even to the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 both sold for exactly $13,800 in 2005. Both are quite scarce, both are the highest graded copies, and both are Pedigree copies. Which one would you choose, and why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 both sold for exactly $13,800 in 2005. Both are quite scarce, both are the highest graded copies, and both are Pedigree copies. Which one would you choose, and why ? The Sub-Mariner - almost always Timely for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sub-Mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 both sold for exactly $13,800 in 2005. Both are quite scarce, both are the highest graded copies, and both are Pedigree copies. Which one would you choose, and why ? Subby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAP Freak Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sub-Mariner ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1koko Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Only one option for me - pre-Hero Tec Church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Only one option for me - pre-Hero Tec Church Only one option for me - pre-Hero Tec Church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seank Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 'Tec 19. I'm a DC guy and it's a Mile High. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sub-Mariner. Just too high grade to ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I'll take both (richard is on the road all day, had to pinch hit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.schomburg Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 subby, and Chicago's are soooo nice! Not that Church's are not, but I can't buy Church Timely....they are not for sale. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 subby, and Chicago's are soooo nice! Not that Church's are not, but I can't buy Church Timely....they are not for sale. Paul and ever if they were for sale, we would only get a sniff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrael Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sub-Mariner #3. 9.6 Timely? I will take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
