Quick Tick question

[cannonfodder]

I did a search to see if this had been asked before but couldn't find anything so I hope this isn't a repeat question. Anyways, anyone have any idea how much the first appearance of the Tick goes for? I don't mean the comic, but his first appearance in the New England Comics newsletter. Thanks.

[matewan1990]

I did a search to see if this had been asked before but couldn't find anything so I hope this isn't a repeat question. Anyways, anyone have any idea how much the first appearance of the Tick goes for? I don't mean the comic, but his first appearance in the New England Comics newsletter. Thanks.

 

Have you got one? I've got my copy, but have NEVER seen any for sale. I'd say those are pretty rare, seeing as how it was done in a New England Comics newsletter/catalog and many people probably threw those away.

Mike B.

[cannonfodder]

Have you got one? I've got my copy, but have NEVER seen any for sale. I'd say those are pretty rare, seeing as how it was done in a New England Comics newsletter/catalog and many people probably threw those away.

Mike B.

 

Yes, I've actually got at least 5 I think, maybe a few more. I'm in the process of trying to organize all my books but haven't come across them yet. I used to mail order my books through them when I was a kid and they gave me a couple for free on one order, and later on before The Tick got his own series, they were offering them for sale as back issues and I picked up a few more for maybe $0.25 each if I remember correctly.

[Fandango]

[ashrael]

I am willing to offer more than $0.25 for them

[cannonfodder]

I am willing to offer more than $0.25 for them

 

I just KNEW I'd at least make my money back when I bought them.

 

But seriously, when I get around to locating them, which might take some time, I'll let you and Fandango know as I might be willing to part with one or two of them.

[Fandango]

I am willing to offer more than $0.25 for them

 

I just KNEW I'd at least make my money back when I bought them.

 

But seriously, when I get around to locating them, which might take some time, I'll let you and Fandango know as I might be willing to part with one or two of them.

 

[Dr_Neff]

probably $200.00

[cannonfodder]

probably $200.00

 

Out of curiosity, have you seen one sell or is this an educated guess? Thanks.

[nickwire]

i'd be so weary of buying one of those, unless like you, you got it directly from n.e.c. it would be so easy to make fakes i'd think

[Dr_Neff]

saw a sale at megacon and I would have bought the tick S.E. s/n which was only a $100.00 but someone beat me to it while I was checking out Bedrock City's Batman 1 around the corner.

[thirdgreenham]

I would figure $100 to $200, depending on shape. Pristine condition perhaps $400? Remember, that's an uneducated guess.

 

Andy

[cannonfodder]

I really need to get around to finding those copies I have.

[cannonfodder]

Hey guys, I finally found a copy of my NEC newsletter with the first appearance of The Tick. Here's the cover and the interior of it.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's his second appearance in the following NEC newsletter:

 

[whetteon]

Ooo, I didn't realize it was a little prequel to the regular Tick Special Edition #1. Thanks for sharing. (thumbs u

 

I know that 9.4 copies of the Tick #1 sell for $125 in NM CGC grades. Raw copies sell for about $90-100 in NM as well (I've sold two raw NM copies on eBay so I should know). I would expect a newsletter prequel to move some where between $50-$200 depending on who all knew about the newsletters and are looking to buy. Of course the wide flux is due to my guestimation. I haven't seen one sell before so maybe it would go for crazy thousands or maybe a couple of bucks.

[cannonfodder]

I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it whet. With my luck, if I were to list it on ebay I'd maybe get $0.99 for it.

[seanfingh]

Hey guys, I finally found a copy of my NEC newsletter with the first appearance of The Tick. Here's the cover and the interior of it.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's his second appearance in the following NEC newsletter:

 

 

wicked1,

 

Thanks for posting. Those are sweet. I remember distinctly thinking, "maybe I should save this?" right before stuffing it in my trashcan.

[cannonfodder]

Thanks for posting. Those are sweet. I remember distinctly thinking, "maybe I should save this?" right before stuffing it in my trashcan.

 

No problem sean. I'm just glad I found a copy (I know I have more but I have yet to locate them) and that some people out there actually liked seeing them.

[spoonerism]

If you find them and want to part with some, let me know. I remember mine from back in the day, but it's long gone.