Back Issue Hunting!

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Yep , Its been far too long since we had a thread where we could talk about our "Back Issue hunting" stories.Or what key Back Issues we scored?


So as usual I'll start my Back Issue hunting journey and It concerns my hunt to get Uncanny X-Men Issues for cheap!Recently I landed a pretty good haul slowly.Heres a list of my Issues I had...and the ones added In bold.


Uncanny X-Men: 142,144,148,153,173,180-181,184-185,203,210,223-240,243,244,245-247249-250,251-252,253-255,256-258 ,259-265,269-276,280-282,283-284, 286-290,291, 292-294,296,297-309,310-313,316,318-319,320,321,322-current!


Its my slow building holy grail.This past year , thats the Issues I've found and added that are cheap and easy to afford.I found them all In a shop and I'm still going on this.Odds are I'll snag 194-198 (a little worn),278-279,and 314-315,317 to lock up my run from 300 straight to 450#.


So come on...whats your current back Issue fun?What Issues have you added to a run of DC,Marvel or Indie book?

[ghostrider666]

Well, I dont really do much back issue hunting anymore. There are a couple out of the ordinary titles that I do hunt for. The main one is Weird War. I'm trying to complete the series, with the books in nice condition. It aint easy. I did pick up 2 reacently though, #40 & 93.

[zilch]

My current back issue collecting is mostly Tomahawk (DC comics, 1950-1971) and Johnny Thunder (the western one).

I recently got Tomahawk #103, the Frankenstein cover (it was a Silver Age DC comic after all), completing my run from #81 thru the end of the run (less #123 and #125). I think there's about six of us collecting this on eBay, since i see the same names on the bids all the time.

I have about 30 issues before that sporatically going back to #2. Beautiful covers and nice artwork by Premiani (inked by Burnley!), Cardy, Ray (his earlier nonscratchy stuff is really very nice)and Bob Brown.

Also looking (tho not as hard) for Metal Men, Challengers, Blackhawk and any Golden Age anthology titles i can get my hands on.

[Toreador]

I recenty bought the last 2 issues of Danger Trail and an issue of Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt to finish off the series. Now I'm sort of looking for an issue of Knightmare (from AP) and trying to find the issues of Manga Mayhem to finish off the story.

[Lone Ranger]

I pick up lots of different back issues, but I am focused on completing a few runs:

Lone Ranger

I am trying to complete a run of issues with 'Blue Shirt Painted Covers'. This encompasses issues #37 (when he switched from red to blue shirts) to #111 (the last issue before photo covers took over). That's around 75 issues! They can be tough to track down, but I have about 50 of them now.

Atom

I am nearly finished a run of Atom (& Hawkman) from #1 through #45 (including Showcase #34-#36). I only need 4 more, and I have all of the most expensive issues.

All-American Western

There are 24 issues of this title, which ran from #103 through to #126. It features wonderful Alex Toth drawn Johnny Thunder stories. I have 17 of them, but they are pretty tough to find at a decent price.

[cmdrbond007]

I'm done looking for back issues... it's hard to believe, but I have everything I've ever wanted... with the exception of a couple of TPBs I've been meaning to purchase... I miss going to the comic book shops, though... since I get my comic books via the internet/mail... most of the tme, it's cheaper to get back issues through eBay.

[Deathstroke]

I have a list of things I'm looking for,but I haven't gone hunting in a while.

Been busy buying other things.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Well, I dont really do much back issue hunting anymore. There are a couple out of the ordinary titles that I do hunt for. The main one is Weird War. I'm trying to complete the series, with the books in nice condition. It aint easy. I did pick up 2 reacently though, #40 & 93.



I believe I've seen a bunch of "Wierd War" titles In an antique shop In VA.I never really looked over them at the time.I was scannin for some Avengers and Uncanny X-Men and I let It go.


Yesterday I went to a Cards & Comics show at my local Mall.Its there I found a few Back Issues I picked up.


X-Force 56#:I'm a Deadpool manaic!I saw the cover with him and Syrn and picked It up.This Issue continues the storyline where Deadpool went to save Syrn , but Instead found himself locked up.

Its a good Issue and It features the Onslaught preview.


X-Force 1#:It was a number 1# lol.Haven't read It yet.


X-Factor 75#:Saw It with a Mr.Sinister cover.Its a pretty good read.Love how Jamie MadroX fooled one of his Dupes Into thinking he was the real deal.

X-Factor 87#:Bought this because It features a cool Joe Quesada cover.Haven't read yet.


Legionaires 1#, Tales of the Legion Superheroes Annual 4 & 5:With the Legion reboot coming , I decided to look at a Legion past that DC has pretty much wiped out twice!


Superman:Man of Steel 100#:Features a new Fotress of Solitude It says.Haven't read yet.



My back Issue haul was 8 books for 5 bucks.I'm pretty happy with my haul thus far.

[onizuka]

i somehow always seem to go backwards in my back issue collection. a lot of the stuff i had as a kid managed to get all wrecked cause when i was young i didn't take good care of my books at all. i think maybe the more older i get i get more anal about the quality of my books so i'm always having to rebuy certain issues.

and it doesn't help that down here in Melbourne, Australia it's sometimes really hard to find good quality back issues. and it's not even obscure stuff either. mainly 80's and 90's spidey titles.

[Indy24LA]

I'm on a New Teen Titans (1st series) quest and can't for the life of me score # 2. It books for $15, yet I see people biding 20 plus for a Vf copy???? Over the last year I've gotten all except 2, 4, and 5.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I'm on a New Teen Titans (1st series) quest and can't for the life of me score # 2. It books for $15, yet I see people biding 20 plus for a Vf copy???? Over the last year I've gotten all except 2, 4, and 5.

Sounds familiar. I have a complete collection of New Teen Titans vol. 1, and #2 was the last issue I got. I found it at the San Diego Comicon.

My back issue want list is over six pages long, and those pages are single-spaced with 9-point type! My Holy Grails are Miracleman #11-15 and #23-24, but I've pretty much given up on ever finding those at a price I'm willing to pay. I'm trying to complete my collections of Groo, Starman, Roy Thomas's original run of Conan, Savage Dragon, Usagi Yojimbo, and Nexus, among other series. I also want to get every Don Rosa story that's been published in America. Finally, I've recently become interested in the Shooter/Swan Legion stories from Adventure Comics. I'm looking for #353 (death of Ferro Lad) and #355 (part two of the Adult Legion story) in particular.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Indy24LA:I'm on a New Teen Titans (1st series) quest and can't for the life of me score # 2. It books for $15, yet I see people biding 20 plus for a Vf copy???? Over the last year I've gotten all except 2, 4, and 5.



I usually find some New Teen Titan Issues In Antique shops but they want 10 to 15 bucks a copy for the 1st few Issues.I have Issue 9# as the earlist New Teen Titans.


I was on a Titans quest to land New Teen Titans 38# or 39#.The Issue where Dick and Wally quit the Team.Where Dick gave up being Robin.I searched and searched for It and I finally landed It.Had to pay 3 bucks , but by this time I was just happy to have the Issue.

[Lone Ranger]

Finally, I've recently become interested in the Shooter/Swan Legion stories from Adventure Comics. I'm looking for #353 (death of Ferro Lad) and #355 (part two of the Adult Legion story) in particular.

Aaron

I started collecting these a few years ago. I probably have three quarters of the issues from #320-380.

As far as Silver Age books go, they are pretty inexpensive and widely available. If you are happy with a VG copy, I've found that you can get most of them for $3-$5 on eBay.

[Rob Allen]

I was planning on posting this on the Classics board, and probably still will, but here's what I got at the Portland con last week, in more-or-less random order:

Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror #5 - my first of this title.

Blazing Six-Guns #1, featuring the Sundance Kid. Skywald's first color comic, and my first Skywald color comic.

Creatures on the Loose #10 - the first Kull story, by Thomas & Wrightson, backed by a Kirby/Ayers monster story.

Conan #97 - closing in on the first 100 issues.

Blackhawk #199 and #267 - the first one made me laugh out loud - "We've been reduced in size, and are under attack by weird mummy insects!" yeah, the regular mummy insects are bad enough... the other one is my first issue of the Evanier/Spiegle run that I've heard so many good things about.

Jimmy Olsen #134 - Adams cover & Kirby story. Now I have all but 2 of the Kirby issues.

Battlestar Galactica #1 - I remember the show; never saw the comic before.

Tragg & the Sky Gods #1 - a Gold Key oddball from the 70s.

Jungle Twins #1 - ditto.

Blondie Comics Monthly #43 - Harvey Comics, June 1952. This may now be my oldest comic book.

My Love #14 - a Marvel romance comic from 1971, with a cover story that takes place at Woodstock. Hippie romance comics?!?

Captain Carrot & his Amazing Zoo Crew #1 - my first issue of CC ever!

King Conan #1 & #2 - my first KC issues ever!

Kull #29 - now I only need one more for the full run.

Red Sonja #9, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #15 - now I have #1-16!

Untold Origin of Ms. Victory #1 - my first AC comic ever!

The Science Fair Story of Electronics - a Radio Shack promo from Fall 1979!

Roberta Gregory's Naughty Bits #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 - I'm familiar with her work, but these are my first of this title.

Girl Crazy #1, #2, and #3 - my first by any Hernandez brother!

Superman, Wonder Woman, and the TRS-80 Computer Whiz Kids - another Radio Shack promo!

Captain Guts Comix #3 - I have #1 and #2 - anybody know how many there were?

More Comics from the Pen of Foolbert Sturgeon featuring Jesus Meets the Armed Services - classic underground comix!

Smile #2 - I have #1; again, does anyone know how many there were?

Grateful Dead Comix #3 and #4 - trippy stuff, maaan!

The Spirit #18 - I have the 16 Warren issues; this is my first from the Kitchen Sink run.

1984 #4 - my first issue of this title

And the piece de resistance ... The Collected Omaha the Cat Dancer Volume 1 - my first Omaha ever!

[SMKSPY]

most of back issues are found through ebay these days...why, hunt?

but a new shop opened up and I found;

Rai 1-3,5

Magnus Robot Fighter 2-11 with cards

Superman Man of Steel 1-6

[Sir Tim Drake]

Aaron

I started collecting these a few years ago. I probably have three quarters of the issues from #320-380.

As far as Silver Age books go, they are pretty inexpensive and widely available. If you are happy with a VG copy, I've found that you can get most of them for $3-$5 on eBay.

I am always happy with a VG copy... or even worse. At San Diego I even bought a couple of incomplete comics. :) (Though I didn't know they were incomplete when I bought them.)

I think I paid $5 for the first issue of the Adult Legion story. That's at the upper end of what I'm willing to pay for back issues, but it was completely worth it. I don't use eBay, but I expect that if I continue attending conventions, I'll eventually be able to find cheap low-grade copies of many of these issues.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

This Is an Issue I got out of an antique shop as a little kid.I harrassed my Mom to buy It for me because It was 5 bucks.I put It away for a long time and found It a few years back as I fixed my Detective comics In order.


Its a pretty good Issue as Its from 1963 and features a story about Batman's widow.Its my oldest comic , I suppose.I don't really have many 1960's type comics.Just a few ....I'll need to go and look at.

[Reptisaurus!]

I am always happy with a VG copy... or even worse. At San Diego I even bought a couple of incomplete comics. :) (Though I didn't know they were incomplete when I bought them.)



Grrr! That happened to me too! I'll probably never know what happened on pages thirteen through seventeen of Charleton Trio # 3, starring Sinestro! Boy Fiend!.

(Still worth the buck I paid for it, though.)

[Paul Newell]

I'm actually at a loose end now....I completed the Legion collection back to Superboy #172, including the solo series and L.E.G.I.O.N., all the Ambush Bug appearances, the Gold Key Wacky Races issues, The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe...I'm thinking of tracking down Secret Society of Super-Villains, but the issues are surprisingly expensive.

[Reptisaurus!]

all the Ambush Bug appearances,

I thought I did too. But I just learned there was one in "Secret Origins."

And, hey, did you get that Lobo Mini from last year? And wasn't it so bad your eyeballs fell out?

[Paul Newell]

I thought I did too. But I just learned there was one in "Secret Origins."

And, hey, did you get that Lobo Mini from last year? And wasn't it so bad your eyeballs fell out?You gotta get the Secret Origins! He gets blasted by a Lord of Order and his bones get recruited by L.E.G.I.O.N.! :)

And. Never. Mention. The. Lobo. Mini. Again. :evilangry

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I usually see all kinds of "Omega Men" Issues In shops and I go to.What Issue did the "Main Man" show up In?I know he debuted In an Issue of that Title.


Any help guys would be cool.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Today I hit the Flea Market and besides being a bit cold this morning...I walked away with a Key "Back Issue" find I had searched for and a few other nice gems.


Blackhawk 273#:The final Issue.Good story by the way , but the letters page Mark Evanier had me laughing. "I have personally forced 3 editors off the book and now stand as Editor.Then I decided that Editor Mark Evanier should fire Writer Mark Evanier.Well artist Dan Spiegle called me and said since I fired writer Mark Evanier he was quitting!"

" I decided to hire Carman I. to write and he had started on Issue 274#.DC called me and said they were canceling the book!"

He mentioned something about a Mini-series with Carmen I. that DC would later do.


Hellblazer 100#:Great story by the way!John Constantine nearly dies and goes to Hell again.His dad Is there and the 2 share a discussion about thier dysfunctional family.Plus the shocker at the end....wow.


World Finest 310#Haven't read It yet.


Thor 356#The great cover with Hercules. "Stand aside "Thunder God" , Walter Simonson Is away!" I loved the cover.


And my key find....

Barve & the Bold 200#After 2 years of looking I found It.Brave & the Bold 200# , featuring the 1st appearnace of Batman & the Outsiders!Plus I loved the "Brimestone" story.That was a nice touch with Earth 1# and Earth 2# Batman. :)


I found these at a Flea Market for 5 bucks.I'm a pretty happy man right about now.

[founder81]

Ah, the thrill of the hunt.

I have lots of places to check, 2 Comic shops (owned by same guy), a $1 warehouse, a second comic shop, a third comic shop, half price books, a large flea market (Roger's Sale in OH) and ebay. I stopped going to conventions for personal reasons. But I haven't really had problems tracking down any issues I really really wanted. guess I'm lucky.

I don't have too many back issues that I am really after, most of the stuff I really like I already have. But my main "look for list is"
Justice League # 2 (giffen's)
Miracleman 12, 13, 14, (I doubt I will ever get these due to $$$)
about 20 issues of Books of Magic.

--Sir Tim,
Good luck on your Nexus collection. When i was trying to get all the issues, a particualr issue in the 20's was very very tough to find and the last issue I got, I forget the ish #, but it was 21, 22, 23, or 24. I can't remember, so if you have all those you should have clear sailing.

[zilch]

All-American Western

There are 24 issues of this title, which ran from #103 through to #126. It features wonderful Alex Toth drawn Johnny Thunder stories. I have 17 of them, but they are pretty tough to find at a decent price.

Got #107 and All-Star Western(v1) #60 at a show last week for 8 bucks. Both were coverless and i had to scour thru GCD to id the books. He had a few others but wanted $10-30 each for them.

[Deathstroke]

Can anyone help? I'm looking for a copy of Legionnaires #80 and Legion Lost #1.

PM me if you can help. Assuming they aren't outrageously priced of course.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

X-Farce:This Is from Eclipse comics and I picked It up for a buck In an Antique shop.


Firestorm 63# & 91#:I've been flippin thru Issue 91# and jesus....Its not any good.They made Firestorm a Fire Elemential.And Red Tornado a Wind Elemential....some things shouldn't happen.


Justice League International 9#:Haven't read.


Detective Comics 642#:Cool Scarface cover!



Well for 6 bucks I picked these up.Yeah...there not key Issues but they were cheap fun back Issues I felt.

[Lone Ranger]

Got #107 and All-Star Western(v1) #60 at a show last week for 8 bucks. Both were coverless and i had to scour thru GCD to id the books. He had a few others but wanted $10-30 each for them.

How do you like them?

I don't know about the All-Star, but I know that in that All-American 107, you've got art by Alex Toth, Gil Kane and Joe Kubert. You really can't go wrong there.

I think that Kanigher and Toth's run on the Johnny Thunder strip is one of the all time best.

[Nikita]

Cloak and Dagger. I only found two issues so far. I read them as a kid. I have issue 1 Oct 83' and issue 1 July 85'. That's it. I don't think there were too many of them overall.

Crisis on Infinite Earths An excellent series that I've heard a lot about but never got a chance to actually read. I found a bunch of them on Sunday at the show I went to. I have issues 1, 2, 7 and 9 of 1985 and issues 11 and 12 of 1986. I have no idea how long this series went on for.

Teen Titans I just found another one I'm missing in a mini 1 of 4 series where it featured the life story of various Teen Titan characters. I just found issue 1 that features Cyborg. (1982) I'm always looking for Teen Titans stuff that came out in the early to mid 80's. I have issue 2 and 4 in that series that feature the stories of Raven and Starfire. But I'm still missing issue 3. I don't know who's story is left.

I'm always looking for issues that feature Amethyst:Princess of Gemworld, Hawkman issues from the early to mid 80's, and WonderWoman from the early to mid 80's. Scrooge McDuck was another series I started reading in the 80's but those back issues are a fortune now.

I also picked up a bunch of Micheal Turner's original Fathom series single issues that I didn't have. I'll probably post this on the Classic Forum too.

If you have any issues of stuff I've mentioned that I'm missing, PM me!

:)


There was another member on here who was already kind enough to send me a few Hawkman issues I didn't have. Thankyou ChrisCCL.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Crisis on Infinite Earths An excellent series that I've heard a lot about but never got a chance to actually read. I found a bunch of them on Sunday at the show I went to. I have issues 1, 2, 7 and 9 of 1985 and issues 11 and 12 of 1986. I have no idea how long this series went on for.


It lasted a year and went from Issue 1#- 12#, from 1985-1986.Its a great series Nikita and I have Issues 1-2,4,9 of Crisis.I bought TPB and Its a great read!Issue 8# Is a fantastic read and It features the "Death" of Barry Allen (the 2nd Flash).


Teen Titans I just found another one I'm missing in a mini 1 of 4 series where it featured the life story of various Teen Titan characters. I just found issue 1 that features Cyborg. (1982) I'm always looking for Teen Titans stuff that came out in the early to mid 80's. I have issue 2 and 4 in that series that feature the stories of Raven and Starfire. But I'm still missing issue 3. I don't know who's story is left.


I have the Cyborg and Starfire Issues of that."Teen Titans:Spotlight" Its called..or somethin close to It?



I'm sorry Nikita I don't have any Wonder Woman Issues.I searched for a long time and I found Flash (1st series) 300# and around the death of the 1st Zoom.I want that Death of Zoom Issue!

I have seen Wonder Woman 300# Issue In stores..but man they want 10 bucks for It!Plus I never have collected any Hawkman or Princess of of Gemworld.Sorry ..maybe someone here can help ya!


Thanks for postin your haul. :)

[pauwoo]

I finally managed to get my hands on Flash #236, for me this is the holy grail of collecting, i have been trying to get this for 20 years and every show i have ever been to, including San Diego, i couldn't find it.

I went into my local store just to talk to the owner, i have stopped collecting, but he held on to my want list and managed to get this for me, i had to have it.

There is a comic show coming up in a couple of weeks time, so that will put an end to the non-collecting, damm Flash #236.

Will probably try to pick up some more Uncanny X-men, only need 10 or 11
for a full run, i currently have them all from 16-444, plus a couple below that
Also means i will need to get all the things i have nissed for the last 6 or 7 months or so.

I'm also looking to finish of runs of Superman, Action, FF and Avengers.

[mortari]

Alright, here's this weekends quick check list

Deathstroke, 1-60, annual 1-2, .25 box. MINE, found out I am missing Annual 3, but found someone who has it for me.
Arion, Lord of Atlantis, 1-35 full run, plus Special and DC Comics Presents with him.
Blue Beetle, finished the run I started at the $1 sale my LCS had last month.
and a furry, electronic Godzilla. He walks and his eyes light up.

From the Store Sale
Justice League- Giffen&DeMattis run through Dan Jurgans Run minus 12 issues
New Warriors - all but a handful of issues 1-60
Marvel Comics Presents - I now have almost the first 100 issues.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

pauwoo:I finally managed to get my hands on Flash #236, for me this is the holy grail of collecting, i have been trying to get this for 20 years and every show i have ever been to, including San Diego, i couldn't find it.

I went into my local store just to talk to the owner, i have stopped collecting, but he held on to my want list and managed to get this for me, i had to have it.

There is a comic show coming up in a couple of weeks time, so that will put an end to the non-collecting, damm Flash #236.

Will probably try to pick up some more Uncanny X-men, only need 10 or 11
for a full run, i currently have them all from 16-444, plus a couple below that
Also means i will need to get all the things i have nissed for the last 6 or 7 months or so.

I'm also looking to finish of runs of Superman, Action, FF and Avengers


Man thats quite a story!20 Years and you finally get Flash 236#!I'm happy you found It finally.I looked for 2 to 3 years for "Brave & the Bold" 200# and I finally found It.

I'm still looking for Flash 324# (the death of Zoom) Issue.Maybe one day I'll find It.

[Deathstroke]

Alright, here's this weekends quick check list

Deathstroke, 1-60, annual 1-2, .25 box. MINE, found out I am missing Annual 3, but found someone who has it for me.

Damn, I've been trying to find the last issue and Annual #5 forever.

[Nikita]

It lasted a year and went from Issue 1#- 12#, from 1985-1986.Its a great series Nikita and I have Issues 1-2,4,9 of Crisis.I bought TPB and Its a great read!Issue 8# Is a fantastic read and It features the "Death" of Barry Allen (the 2nd Flash).





I have the Cyborg and Starfire Issues of that."Teen Titans:Spotlight" Its called..or somethin close to It?



I'm sorry Nikita I don't have any Wonder Woman Issues.I searched for a long time and I found Flash (1st series) 300# and around the death of the 1st Zoom.I want that Death of Zoom Issue!

I have seen Wonder Woman 300# Issue In stores..but man they want 10 bucks for It!Plus I never have collected any Hawkman or Princess of of Gemworld.Sorry ..maybe someone here can help ya!


Thanks for postin your haul. :)


Hey, no problem dude! Thanks for the info on Crisis of Infinite Earths. I will continue the hunt for the ones I'm missing. I love the cover art on the Crisis series. Really detailed. Excellent covers.

The cool thing about WonderWoman and Hawkman is I can find them in collections now. That's probably what I'll do but I will grab single issues here and there when I can find them. And I found a ton of Amethyst at WizardWorld Chicago all those months ago, but I know I'm still missing some issues with her storyline. And I'm always finding more Teen Titans stuff. Sometimes, the hunt itself is the most fun ya know? I'm enjoying it since it's still newer to me.

:D

[Indy24LA]

I just got West Coast Avengers 16-42 (just for fun) really cheap on ebay, like 50 cents a book, and ordered Green Lantern 48-51 so I can maybe understand Rebirth a little better. My new quest is for JSA 3-19

[SUPERECWFAN1]

just got West Coast Avengers 16-42 (just for fun) really cheap on ebay, like 50 cents a book, and ordered Green Lantern 48-51 so I can maybe understand Rebirth a little better. My new quest is for JSA 3-19



You'll enjoy 48-51 a lot.In fact 51# Is a fun Issue to read!

[Prelude]

I picked up Detective Comics #655, 656 and Incredible Hulk #315. They might not seem impressive, but they have a story behind them. I had these when I was younger, before all my old comics were damaged. :(

I'm thinking about slowly picking up all the comics in my childhood collection. I had modest runs (10 to 50 issues) of G.I. Joe, Incredible Hulk, Spectacular Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, Web of Spider-Man, and Wolverine. I'm sure I had a few others, but I can't remember right now. The one that still hurts the most was G.I. Joe ... I had issues 1-124.

Also picked up Reggie and Me #29-31. I'm thinking about getting all the Silver Age comics of this title. The task shouldn't be too hard since it's only issues 19-38. I'm already working on some other Silver Age runs, so I'll see how that works out.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I picked up Detective Comics #655, 656 and Incredible Hulk #315. They might not seem impressive, but they have a story behind them. I had these when I was younger, before all my old comics were damaged.

I'm thinking about slowly picking up all the comics in my childhood collection. I had modest runs (10 to 50 issues) of G.I. Joe, Incredible Hulk, Spectacular Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, Web of Spider-Man, and Wolverine. I'm sure I had a few others, but I can't remember right now. The one that still hurts the most was G.I. Joe ... I had issues 1-124.

Also picked up Reggie and Me #29-31. I'm thinking about getting all the Silver Age comics of this title. The task shouldn't be too hard since it's only issues 19-38. I'm already working on some other Silver Age runs, so I'll see how that works out.



I as a kid has Superman (vol2) 12#.The Lori Lemeris origin Issue by John Bryne.I had It as a kid and sadly In a fire I lost them and a bunch of older late 80's Superman Comics.



I would this year find It and thus capture a small part of my youth back!God...feels so good.

[Forefinger]

So as usual I'll start my Back Issue hunting journey and It concerns my hunt to get Uncanny X-Men Issues for cheap!Recently I landed a pretty good haul slowly.Heres a list of my Issues I had...and the ones added In bold.

Uncanny X-Men: 142,144,148,153,173,180-181,184-185,203,210,223-240,243,244,245-247249-250,251-252,253-255,256-258 ,259-265,269-276,280-282,283-284, 286-290,291, 292-294,296,297-309,310-313,316,318-319,320,321,322-current!

Its my slow building holy grail.This past year , thats the Issues I've found and added that are cheap and easy to afford.I found them all In a shop and I'm still going on this.Odds are I'll snag 194-198 (a little worn),278-279,and 314-315,317 to lock up my run from 300 straight to 450#.

I have 160 to current of Uncanny X-Men. I started collecting around 250 or so. When I was a teenager, I had a part time job. Several weeks I spent my entire paycheck on back issues. A year ago or so Milehighcomics.com had an 80% off sale on many of the other issues that I didn't have going back to 160. I just can't make myself spend the money for the Bryne era issues. I remember my Mom would get pissed when I would ask her for gas money when I had a job!

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I have 160 to current of Uncanny X-Men. I started collecting around 250 or so. When I was a teenager, I had a part time job. Several weeks I spent my entire paycheck on back issues. A year ago or so Milehighcomics.com had an 80% off sale on many of the other issues that I didn't have going back to 160. I just can't make myself spend the money for the Bryne era issues. I remember my Mom would get pissed when I would ask her for gas money when I had a job!


The comic shop In Virginia had a 50% off sale of any comics over 5 bucks.Well I snagged what back Issues I could last year.But many of them In the 223-240 range were marked at $ 15.oo dollars an Issue and at half off It came to $ 7.50 a book.

I let them go and decided that a better deal would be around soon.6 Months later I found some cheap Uncanny Issues and I was a happy man. :)

[Forefinger]

As I get older, and poorer. I realized that I really only buy comics to read them, so now instead of spending $ 15 on a single back issue, I'll just spend that or a few bucks more on a TBP. I did manage to get most of the Byrne era stories from the old Classic X-Men title.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

As I get older, and poorer. I realized that I really only buy comics to read them, so now instead of spending $ 15 on a single back issue, I'll just spend that or a few bucks more on a TBP. I did manage to get most of the Byrne era stories from the old Classic X-Men title.



That happens.The most I have ever gave for a Back Issue and this was a X-Mas gift to myself was 20 bucks for Uncanny 142# In Mint Condition!I so wanted that for X-Mas and that was the most I have ever paid for a single Issue.


It'll most likely be the last time I ever do that as well.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Heres todays 10 dollar back Issue haul I made.Some were Issues that Intrqiued me as the covers seemed pretty cool.




Atari Force 1#This Is dated Jan. 1984 and was DC's attempt at doing Atari Video games comics.I heard raves about this and Issue 1# was goin for a buck so...I bought It.


Avengers West Coast 1#:Great story!The Avengers get a West Coast Team and Its a pretty awesome read.Hawkeye as the Leader was pretty good.


Adventure Comics 448# and 474#:I've read 474# and It geatures an old Plastic Man story by Marv Wolfman.448# Looks cool with that Aquaman cover.


Blue Devil 24#: I haven't read this yet.But I'm slowly becoming a Devil fan so..I'm happy I picked this up.


Squandren Supreme 1#: Picked this up due to the fact the late Mark Gruenwald wrote It.


Justice League of America 169#:I loved the cover of this and picked It up.Haven't read It yet....




That was todays back Issue haul. :)

[Deathstroke]

I had someone PM me, and I may have a line on the two comics I said I was looking for above.

[lboinyamouf4sho]

i love searching through the $1 bins, recently i picked up 1 & 3 of elektra assasin, by frank miller and bill sienkwitz(??spelling??) so i'm looking for the rest, also the golden age #3, now looking for the rest of those. the books i'm really hoping to find is shadowman #3 vol2 i have rest of ennis and ashley woods 4 issue run but can't find #3 for shit. and jsa liberty files i want these books really bad for some reason

[Indy24LA]

I love the discount bins too, but my LCS doesn't really have cheaper bins, so I only get to look through them at shows. They are holding JSA 3, 5-7, 9-15 for me to buy one or two a week until I have the complete run (I picked up 4, 8, 16-19 on Friday) and I thought that was very nice.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I love the discount bins too, but my LCS doesn't really have cheaper bins, so I only get to look through them at shows. They are holding JSA 3, 5-7, 9-15 for me to buy one or two a week until I have the complete run (I picked up 4, 8, 16-19 on Friday) and I thought that was very nice.


I've tried JSA and could never get Into It.I have Issue 13# on a tryout.It seems like a nice book , but Its one of Johns books I never really could get Into.

[Indy24LA]

I started with the Thanksgiving issue, #54, and that hooked me, that and the TPB JLA/JSA: Virtue & Vice.

[lboinyamouf4sho]

have you guys read the liberty files??

[Indy24LA]

have you guys read the liberty files??
nope, is it good? Currently I'm reading JSA Stange Adventures (and the ongoing series of course).

[lboinyamouf4sho]

nope, is it good? Currently I'm reading JSA Stange Adventures (and the ongoing series of course).

i haven't been able to find it, sounds good to me though

[Forefinger]

The Holy Grail of my collection for a long time as Lobo #3, regular series. I found it and now I'm grailless. I was looking around for Detective Comics # 701 for a little while, but I got it now too. I have almost every Detective issue from arounnd 585 or so.

[Indy24LA]

Well it seems I've found New Teen Titans (1980) #2 VF for 12 bucks, so that's pretty much the biggest grail I had left to get. I also ordered Avengers (1997) 50, Formerly Known as the JL #1, and Groo #2

[Valmore]

I am so SICK of Mile High Scomics shipping me THE WRONG DAMN BOOK!

This is the THIRD TIME IN A ROW they've sent me the wrong book.

I ordered Dork Tower #26 - "Dice Fidelity."

The first time, I got the 2003 "Clickey Special." I sent it back.

The second time, I got issue #25. I still have it, because I was growing annoyed.

This time... THEY SENT THE SAME DAMN CLICKEY SPECIAL I SENT BACK!!!

I am NEVER shopping with Mile High again.

[Prelude]

Originally posted by Valmore
I am NEVER shopping with Mile High again.

Lone Star Comics (www.mycomicshop.com (http://www.mycomicshop.com)) is a great alternative. They have a pretty deep selection and their prices are cheaper than Mile High. I haven't had problems with them so far. Try them out, maybe you'll like them.

[Prelude]

I picked up Wolverine #1 (1988) recently. I had a Wolverine run when I was younger, but it started from #8. I decided not to recreate that run, but instead only go up to #25. If anyone remembers that particular issue, Patch babysits his friend's son.

I could've picked up Wolverine #1 on eBay for relatively cheap, but I try not to buy comics online unless I'm desperate. My question to you is how much is this copy going for in your area (LCS or convention)?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I picked up Wolverine #1 (1988) recently. I had a Wolverine run when I was younger, but it started from #8. I decided not to recreate that run, but instead only go up to #25. If anyone remembers that particular issue, Patch babysits his friend's son.

I could've picked up Wolverine #1 on eBay for relatively cheap, but I try not to buy comics online unless I'm desperate. My question to you is how much is this copy going for in your area (LCS or convention)?


In Roanoke VA I saw a Wolverine 6# as the earliest Issue.It was going for 12 bucks I think.Its been awhile since I saw It and odds are It could be gone by now.

[Crimson]

How expensive is it to get a full run of a long running Marvel title? I usually dot around to enjoy the title and buy the Masterworks for old stuff.

I was hoping if I stick to buying new stuff every month I'd get a full run of something the long way but with the ammount of Relaunches I dunno if that will ever happen.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

How expensive is it to get a full run of a long running Marvel title? I usually dot around to enjoy the title and buy the Masterworks for old stuff.

I was hoping if I stick to buying new stuff every month I'd get a full run of something the long way but with the ammount of Relaunches I dunno if that will ever happen.


man full runs are hard to really get.I have a full run of Peter Parker,Spiderman and Sensational Spiderman.


I'm close to a full run on Spiderman (vol.1).I need something like 15 Issues and that will complete that.I'm not In a hurry as I usually see other books I need & want.I need 20 something books to complete Green Lantern (vol.2) run.

[founder81]

I finally got some back issues to participate in this thread.

I got some books at Half Price Books.

I got Demon Annual # 2 (1st hitman), Daredevil #254 (1st Typhoid Mary) and Silver Surfer #45 (Thanos toys around with Mephisto) for only a buck each.

I think their token comic guy has no clue what he's doing. I've found so many money books for $1 (Marvel GI Joe last issue, Hulk #28 - Bruce Jone's 1st Ish, Flash 197-200,) and they have Spawn's in their "collector's box" for $5 or $10 ea.

Bad for them, good for comic fans in the area :)

[SUPERECWFAN1]

finally got some back issues to participate in this thread.

I got some books at Half Price Books.

I got Demon Annual # 2 (1st hitman), Daredevil #254 (1st Typhoid Mary) and Silver Surfer #45 (Thanos toys around with Mephisto) for only a buck each.

I think their token comic guy has no clue what he's doing. I've found so many money books for $1 (Marvel GI Joe last issue, Hulk #28 - Bruce Jone's 1st Ish, Flash 197-200,) and they have Spawn's in their "collector's box" for $5 or $10 ea.

Bad for them, good for comic fans in the area


I actually got a run of Uncanny X-Men 223-228,235,244,321-324 all for a buck a piece off a guy at a Comic show here.Someone came back later and scored Issue 219# (cool Havok cover) as well as 231-235.I was pissed...I so wanted those Issues!


I also got a huge run of Avengers 251-272 for 75 cents to buck a piece.Guys was having a half priced sale at his shop.Its great when you see a key Issue thats not priced outta this world.I used to want Uncanny 256# so bad , but places I'd go would have It at 10 and 12 bucks.I got It for 2 dollars at a comic shop.

[Deathstroke]

Special Thanks Go Out to Noodleboy!

When I posted about looking for Legion Lost #1 and Legionnaires #80, he contacted me and offered them to me at a supremely reasonable cost.

I just got them today.

Whoo Hoo!

Thanks Noodleboy!

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Special Thanks Go Out to Noodleboy!

When I posted about looking for Legion Lost #1 and Legionnaires #80, he contacted me and offered them to me at a supremely reasonable cost.

I just got them today.

Whoo Hoo!

Thanks Noodleboy!


Yes....a Thread of mine actually made a differance In a person's life! Hell yeah people!!Deathstroke got a long awaited back Issue he wanted and Its due to this Thread.


Come on people.There have to be more Back Issue requests to be made.One "Back Issue Miracle's" already happened.So put your thoughts and desires down! :D

[DDM]

Crisis on Infinite Earths An excellent series that I've heard a lot about but never got a chance to actually read. I found a bunch of them on Sunday at the show I went to. I have issues 1, 2, 7 and 9 of 1985 and issues 11 and 12 of 1986. I have no idea how long this series went on for.

Although Crisis On Infinite Earths #1-12, History of the DC Universe #1-2 is the post script for the series. History of the DC Universe is written by Marv Wolfman & pencild by George Perez.

[GreenHornet]

I just completed the entire showing of the Crime Syn of Earth 3 in everything BUT there is no way I could have done it without the help from the people in this CBR who took the time and gave me a listing of what I needed to find them. Just wanted to say thanks again.

[Prelude]

Originally posted by Crimson
How expensive is it to get a full run of a long running Marvel title? I usually dot around to enjoy the title and buy the Masterworks for old stuff.

I was hoping if I stick to buying new stuff every month I'd get a full run of something the long way but with the ammount of Relaunches I dunno if that will ever happen.

If you mean titles like Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, or Uncanny X-Men, then the cost to get the complete run will range in the thousands. I don't think I'll ever chase after complete runs of these titles, because I can't afford to get the copies in the grades I want.

You still can get a rull run of a title that doesn't do a lot of relaunches. DC and Vertigo titles have decent runs. Marvel has a quite a few medium-sized series that are completely attainable and won't break your wallet. MK Daredevil, Web of Spider-Man, Wolverine (1988) are just a few that come to my mind. Besides some money all it takes is a little time, effort, patience.


Originally posted by SUPERECWFAN1
man full runs are hard to really get.I have a full run of Peter Parker,Spiderman and Sensational Spiderman.

I should really go back to filling in my runs. Within the last year I picked up new titles to read and haven't been working on completing my proposed titles. Having a full run is one of the sweetest parts about comic collecting.

[Ronald Bryan]

You still can get a rull run of a title that doesn't do a lot of relaunches. DC and Vertigo titles have decent runs. Marvel has a quite a few medium-sized series that are completely attainable and won't break your wallet. MK Daredevil, Web of Spider-Man, Wolverine (1988) are just a few that come to my mind. Besides some money all it takes is a little time, effort, patience.

As well as some of the older series that were eventually cancelled like New Mutants and X-Factor. X-Force runs are also very easy to get. Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man issues are also not that difficult to find. Now are Web of Spider-Man issues. I've been slowly collecting those out of the 25 cent and 50 cent bins at shows.



But me personally, I'm still fighting to get my full (Uncanny) X-Men run (like many people seem to want, Uncanny). I was having a hard time getting below #143, because I wanted to fill in all of the issues above it, which I was missing about 5 of. But this year, with multiple conventions, I decided to just go out and start buying up any issues I could find for a reasonable amount. So now, I only have 116 issues left to go. And I have them all printed out on a nice sheet of paper showing which issues I still need. Right now, I have every issue from 142 and up. One thing though is that as long as the copies are readable, I'm not that anal on condition. If I can find a nice version, good. But I'm not passing up a good issue because the cover looks a little worn. That just shows love for the issue.

The issues left for me to get are:
1-19, 21-30, 32, 33, 35-42, 44, 45, 48-56, 58, 59, 61-76, 78, 80-84, 88, 89, 91, 93-110, 112-114, 116-121, 123, 125, 127-131, 133-135, 137, and 141.

Next year, I plan to bring that down even further.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

But me personally, I'm still fighting to get my full (Uncanny) X-Men run (like many people seem to want, Uncanny). I was having a hard time getting below #143, because I wanted to fill in all of the issues above it, which I was missing about 5 of. But this year, with multiple conventions, I decided to just go out and start buying up any issues I could find for a reasonable amount. So now, I only have 116 issues left to go. And I have them all printed out on a nice sheet of paper showing which issues I still need. Right now, I have every issue from 142 and up. One thing though is that as long as the copies are readable, I'm not that anal on condition. If I can find a nice version, good. But I'm not passing up a good issue because the cover looks a little worn. That just shows love for the issue.

The issues left for me to get are:
1-19, 21-30, 32, 33, 35-42, 44, 45, 48-56, 58, 59, 61-76, 78, 80-84, 88, 89, 91, 93-110, 112-114, 116-121, 123, 125, 127-131, 133-135, 137, and 141.

Next year, I plan to bring that down even further.



Damn...I have comic book envy!I have a ton of holes In my Uncanny X-Men wish list. 143,145-147,149-152,154-172,174-180,182-183,188-202,204-209,211-222,248,266-267! These are the ones I need...damn.

I have 142# as a starting point of some kind.And I've plugged In various Issues over time.I sense getting a full run of Uncanny X-Men will take me a very long time....sad to say.But good luck Ronald on finding those 116 Issues you need.

[Prelude]

Speaking of Uncanny, I'm working on two smaller runs: #108-143 and #245-280. I'm taking my time since I want it in NM condition and I'm really anal about what defects I allow. For instance, I can't stand creases on the spine. They are my sworn enemy; those things make my OCD explode.

Ronald Bryan and SUPERECWFAN1, good luck on your Uncanny goals. Definitely keep us up to date.


Originally posted by Ronald Bryan
Now are Web of Spider-Man issues. I've been slowly collecting those out of the 25 cent and 50 cent bins at shows.

The cover of Web of Spider-Man #1 is beautiful. I miss when he wore his that suit. Not many characters work well with two costumes. The only other character I can think of at the moment is Wolverine with his yellow/blue and orange/brown costumes.

[Deathstroke]

Come on people.There have to be more Back Issue requests to be made.One "Back Issue Miracle's" already happened.So put your thoughts and desires down! :D

I don't know that I'd consider it a "Miracle" but okay.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I don't know that I'd consider it a "Miracle" but okay.


How about an act of Divine Intervention then?

[Deathstroke]

How about an act of Divine Intervention then?

So you consider Noodleboy a god?

I'm sure he'll be glad to hear it!

[SUPERECWFAN1]

So you consider Noodleboy a god?

I'm sure he'll be glad to hear it


He Is tha arch-Angel Noodleboy.He who bringith thy back Issue of god.

[founder81]

He Is tha arch-Angel Noodleboy.He who bringith thy back Issue of god.

Testify SUPERECWFAN1. Testify.

[noodleboy]

As long as it's a false god, then I'm cool with that.

[founder81]

As long as it's a false god, then I'm cool with that.


All gods are false before Howard.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Ok heres my 5 buck back Issue haul today.



X-Force 79#:This story Is pretty funny.Seems that Sunspot's alternate personality has now taken a form and Is Reignfire!.I do think the stories a little messed up and since I just picked It up because of a cool cover I have no Idea.So any help on this would be cool.


Wierd Western Tales 34#:Haven't read It yet.But It has a very cool cover with Jonah Hex.


Spawn 10#:It has Ceberes!I so had to get this Issue.It was cheap as hell so...no wonder I bought It!


Alpha Flight 43# :Another good Issue witha cool cover.I liked the Sentinals and I enjoyed the Issue.


That was todays Back Issue haul. :D

[DDM]

Today I bought Avengers #114 (first Mantis) & Giant Size Avengers #4 (part of the "Celestial Madonna" story).

[Prelude]

I didn't purchase any back issues today, but I found one that I'm going to get in the very near future ... Crisis on Infinite Earths #7.

After reading an article in Playboy about comic art and the cover for #7 specifically, I was actually amazed at how nice this comic book displays in person. I checked my local comic shop and it was sitting there in a long box waiting for me to save it, but I didn't have enough cash. Next time.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Avengers 219#:I haven't read this yet.But It has a nice Moondragon cover with the Avengers kicking ass!


Avengers 224#:This Is the Issue where Janet and Tony hook up.Then Tony reveals he's Iron Man to her and this leads to them falling out.Its a real emotional Issue as we see Hank Pym behind bars as Scott Lang proposes catching Egghead and Pym turns him down!

Great back Issue!


Avengers 248#: This Issue Is about Starfox and concludes the Maelstrom/Eternal arc somewhat.Starfox learns he's an Eternal and the Team has to try and beat a pumped up Maelstrom.The Death-urge seemingly kills Maelstrom and escapes from Captain Marvel.


Just a question: Who was the Death-Urge?I may have the Issue and all.But Its been awhile since I looked at my back Issue Avengers.


Avengers 260#:Haven't read.But this feels In one of my gaps. I have 250-259 and then 261-270.Least I got a good back Issue.



Is It any shock that In the 1980's "The Avengers" kicked ass?Man...Its a shame that things went to hell In a handbasket when Roger Stern left.

[Indy24LA]

Avengers 219#:I haven't read this yet.But It has a nice Moondragon cover with the Avengers kicking ass!


Avengers 224#:This Is the Issue where Janet and Tony hook up.Then Tony reveals he's Iron Man to her and this leads to them falling out.Its a real emotional Issue as we see Hank Pym behind bars as Scott Lang proposes catching Egghead and Pym turns him down!

Great back Issue!


Avengers 248#: This Issue Is about Starfox and concludes the Maelstrom/Eternal arc somewhat.Starfox learns he's an Eternal and the Team has to try and beat a pumped up Maelstrom.The Death-urge seemingly kills Maelstrom and escapes from Captain Marvel.


Just a question: Who was the Death-Urge?I may have the Issue and all.But Its been awhile since I looked at my back Issue Avengers.


Avengers 260#:Haven't read.But this feels In one of my gaps. I have 250-259 and then 261-270.Least I got a good back Issue.



Is It any shock that In the 1980's "The Avengers" kicked ass?Man...Its a shame that things went to hell In a handbasket when Roger Stern left.
I love me some Stern Avengers, I just got 201, 203, 204, and 278-281. That gives me 201 to 281. I'd love to get some of the Avengers in the 100s, but they get a little too pricey.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I love me some Stern Avengers, I just got 201, 203, 204, and 278-281. That gives me 201 to 281. I'd love to get some of the Avengers in the 100s, but they get a little too pricey.


Yeah tell me about It.The stuff I see from 120-200 Is priced at 10 to 20 bucks an Issue.And no way I can touch that.The Stern Avengers Is the best run on that book ever.In fact maybe he should come back and set things right now!

[Indy24LA]

Yeah tell me about It.The stuff I see from 120-200 Is priced at 10 to 20 bucks an Issue.And no way I can touch that.The Stern Avengers Is the best run on that book ever.In fact maybe he should come back and set things right now!
Yeah, hopefully we'll see this coming from Marvel in 05- "Stern's Avengers: Reassembled". I'd buy it!!!

[founder81]

Yeah tell me about It.The stuff I see from 120-200 Is priced at 10 to 20 bucks an Issue.And no way I can touch that.The Stern Avengers Is the best run on that book ever.In fact maybe he should come back and set things right now!


Really? I have a large chunk of of avengers 150-200, but I dug them all out of 50cent or $1 bins.

Its possible, just keep looking. Jim Shooter's avengers is really something even for a non-avengers fan.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Really? I have a large chunk of of avengers 150-200, but I dug them all out of 50cent or $1 bins.

Its possible, just keep looking. Jim Shooter's avengers is really something even for a non-avengers fan.


I'll keep looking...trust me.If I'm In a comic book store or an antique shop...If they have cheap Avengers back Issues...thier mine.

[DDM]

I recently bought Avengers #185, 187 & Black Orchid #2-3. I also bought the X-Men Special Edition #1 for the new Chris Claremont & Dave Cockrum backstory that features Kitty's belated surprise 14th birthday party. Claremont is sneaky in putting in the new Shi'ar enhanced Danger Room along with the new Mansion's layout.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Its been a few days since I posted some back Issues I got.So heres a few thats added up over time.


Fury of Firestorm 15#-16#:I haven't read these yet.But I'm getting cheap back Issues of this series.


Fury of Firestorm 24#:This Is contains a 1st look at the Blue Devil series from DC.Its a preview of It and has a story about a brother/sister Villain team known as.."Bug &..Byte"


Fury of Firestorm 62#:This Is the 1st part of a storyline where a dying Prof.Stein decides to end the world of Nuclear Weapons!


The Flash 292 (Vol.1):I found this In great condition and It has a great covere featuring the Mirror Master.


Green Lantern 185# (Vol.2):We learn about why John Stewart took Hal Jordan's place as Green Lantern In this story.Nice cheap back Issue.


Green Lantern 43# (Vol.3):Horrible story.The only good thing Is the great cover of Hal having all this power he absorbed from his broken power battery.It features 2 wierd creatures as one Is expecting.Trust me....horrible.


X-Factor 86#:So/So story.Good and cheap Issue Is part of the "X-Cutioners Song".Maybe thats why I have no Idea what the fuck Is going on with this.


Uncanny X-Men 169#: I hit gold with this though.I put It back at 1st and changed my mind as the antique shop was closing.I paid 4 bucks for It and was shocked to discover It features the 1st appearance of The Morlocks and Callistro!



Well thats a few back Issues I've gotten In the last few days.Happy readin people.

[Deathstroke]

Man Super, I have the entire Fury of Firestorm series already!

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Man Super, I have the entire Fury of Firestorm series already!


I started getting the series after reading the current "Firestorm: series.So I'd like It known that...the Newer series made me a fan of the 1st series.


Ostrander may get blasted for making Firestorm a Fire Elemential, but his work In 62-63 was good I think.Stein's dying and Is possibly going Insane....

You know what Issue Is hard to find....Firestorm 100#.I haven't seen It anywhere.

[founder81]

You know what Issue Is hard to find....Firestorm 100#.I haven't seen It anywhere.

I might have an extra of #100. I'll PM you when I dig my "yard sale" box out to let you know.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

On the way home from work I swung by an antique shop and looked at what cheap Issues they had. I looked thru what Issues was there and found a few old Issues.


Action Comics 489#:This had a "Whitman" logo over the DC Symbol.I haven't read It.It was cheap and I thought It was pretty neat.


G.I Joe 50#: I saw this for 2 bucks and It called to me.Its a good read and It features Serpenter and how Cobra Commander feels threatned by him.Plus they fight the Joes In a small town.


Legion of Superheroes 262#:I loved the cover. "Its the only way you'll Surive Legionaires--You must Kill everyone on this planet!"


Secret Origins 7#: Features the origin of everyones favorite G.L: Guy Gardner baby!!


Thanks for the offer Founder. If ya find It..I'll see what I can do. ;)

[Prelude]

A back issue I picked up recently is Incredible Hulk #367. This issue was the conclusion of a four-issue storyline where an incredibly weakened Hulk has a few hours to save himself from a virus. It's cool because the story arc has a countdown timer showing how much time the Hulk has left until he dies.


Originally Posted by SUPERECWFAN1
G.I Joe 50#: I saw this for 2 bucks and It called to me.Its a good read and It features Serpenter and how Cobra Commander feels threatned by him.Plus they fight the Joes In a small town.

You can't go wrong with back issues of G.I. Joe. My favorite stories always revolved around the Cobra officers. Cobra Commander, Destro, Serpentor, Zartan, and other villains were way more interesting than the Joes (except Snake Eyes, of course). If I recall correctly, issues after #120 or so got a little corny.

[Indy24LA]

Just got the rest of the JSA I needed save for issue #12. It will feel good to have a complete run of a comic that's not a 4 issue mini series. Also got a buncha New Teen Titans (Baxter), I'm working on a run from 1-60 and need about 15 from the 30s up.

[Prelude]

Just got my hands on a Daredevil #181. Although I'm far from a excellent grader, I would say the copy is about strict VF/NM. Looking at the value in the Overstreet guide, I thought picking up the book for less than $10 USD was a great steal. But then I see the issue going on eBay for relatively cheap.

I'm glad I got the book. This is my first DD issue I ever got from one of his regular series, and the only other DD story I ever read was Daredevil: Yellow. I hear nothing but praises for Frank Miller's DD, so this story should be really good.

[founder81]

Just got my hands on a Daredevil #181. Although I'm far from a excellent grader, I would say the copy is about strict VF/NM. Looking at the value in the Overstreet guide, I thought picking up the book for less than $10 USD was a great steal. But then I see the issue going on eBay for relatively cheap.

I'm glad I got the book. This is my first DD issue I ever got from one of his regular series, and the only other DD story I ever read was Daredevil: Yellow. I hear nothing but praises for Frank Miller's DD, so this story should be really good.

If you've seen the DD movie, you're going to see alot of very familiar shots while reading this issue. enjoy

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Prelude:Just got my hands on a Daredevil #181. Although I'm far from a excellent grader, I would say the copy is about strict VF/NM. Looking at the value in the Overstreet guide, I thought picking up the book for less than $10 USD was a great steal. But then I see the issue going on eBay for relatively cheap.

I'm glad I got the book. This is my first DD issue I ever got from one of his regular series, and the only other DD story I ever read was Daredevil: Yellow. I hear nothing but praises for Frank Miller's DD, so this story should be really good.


Congrats.He really did write some good DD Issues. I have Issue 185#.I got It for a buck about 8 years back.Sadly from what I see most of those early Miller Issues go for a lotta cash!


I saw 181# In a an antique shop 2 days ago and let me say...you got a bargin on that.Here It goes for 15 bucks.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

The Might Thor 448# & 450#: Ugh....I just got these because Spiderman was In 1 Issue. And 450# was a special double-sized Issue. But these sucked.


Secret Origins 14#: Fantastic read. It has the back Issue story of the "Sucide Squad." Its a good read where we learn how the Squad existed from the 40's In many forms.


Superman 3# (Vol.2): "O'Deadly Darksied". The cover looks fantastic. Bryne seemed so on with these.


What If ? 40# (Vol.2): Haven't read It yet but this Is a What If where Storm remained a Thief.


Flash 71#: Great cover. Haven't read yet. Vs an old rogue , Dr. Alchemy.

Detective Comics 650# :This has an ood cover with Batman & Robin chained to a rock with a Knight and Dragon. Its a pretty wierd cover.


Legion of Superheroes 2# (Vol.2) :This Is from 1984 and features the series Geffin and Levitz worked on. I gotta say Its a great read. I'm slowly finding cheap back Issues of the LOSH.


Well thats my back Issues for today. Happy X-Mas everyone.

[founder81]

I made it to my local shop's warehouse and found many a good find:

Spectacular Spider-man - 85, 116, 124, 127,

Uncanny X-Men #341 - a chrismas tale and cannonball vs gladiator

Web of Spider-man - 17, 18, 24,

Fantastic Four (Mark Waid) - 61, 63, 64, 65, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 508, 509,

American Flagg! - 44, 47, - A person triumph, I know have the complete run

Grendel #8 - a personal best, I've been searching for years, know I've found it, thanks to several reprints, I can know read the entire original run of Grendel.

Haven't read most of this yet, I've exlcusively been reading Christmas comics this month.

[Deathstroke]

American Flagg! - 44, 47, - A person triumph, I know have the complete run


Hey, check out the American Flagg article I have linked in my signature.

[Prelude]

Got my hands on a pristine copy of Wolverine #10 where Wolverine and Sabretooth duke it out in the Canadian mountains.

This issue is one of my favorite comics of all time. I love it beyond words! I still have a tattered copy from my childhood that I read more times than I could count. I don't care if the story was retconned or made obsolete by a later storyline. I still believe this is how the relationship between Sabretooth and Wolverine should be, where Sabretooth is a stronger version of Wolverine.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Got my hands on a pristine copy of Wolverine #10 where Wolverine and Sabretooth duke it out in the Canadian mountains.

This issue is one of my favorite comics of all time. I love it beyond words! I still have a tattered copy from my childhood that I read more times than I could count. I don't care if the story was retconned or made obsolete by a later storyline. I still believe this is how the relationship between Sabretooth and Wolverine should be, where Sabretooth is a stronger version of Wolverine.


I read that story In the 1st Essential Wolverine TPB. Its a pretty good read I think. I'm happy ya found It. How long was your search.

[lboinyamouf4sho]

i've been looking for shadowman vol 2 #3 by garth ennis and ashley wood for years now, the books aren't worth anything but i love them

[Prelude]

Originally Posted by SUPERECWFAN1
I read that story In the 1st Essential Wolverine TPB. Its a pretty good read I think. I'm happy ya found It. How long was your search.

I didn't really search for it. I seen the copy displayed at the comic shop and bought it. I haven't really thought of the issue since I already finished my short run of early Wolverine comics.


Originally Posted by lboinyamouf4sho
i've been looking for shadowman vol 2 #3 by garth ennis and ashley wood for years now, the books aren't worth anything but i love them

My holy grail of all time (Batman Adventures: Mad Love, 1st Printing) isn't worth much more than $10 USD. But I seriously treat it like it's an Amazing Fantasy #15 in NM condition.

[Prelude]

Picked up a bunch of Defenders in reader condition, consisting of #30-33, 35-37, 39, 41, 46, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55.

I seriously don't know why I bought so many issues. I was never really interested in this title until I found the issues to be relatively cheap. I don't like trying titles with only one or two issues, I need more to work with. Valkyrie looks to be a pretty cool character. If I really like the read, I'll fill in all the holes and work on a small run from #30-60.

Happy back issue hunting, fellow CBRians.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Picked up a bunch of Defenders in reader condition, consisting of #30-33, 35-37, 39, 41, 46, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55.

I seriously don't know why I bought so many issues. I was never really interested in this title until I found the issues to be relatively cheap. I don't like trying titles with only one or two issues, I need more to work with. Valkyrie looks to be a pretty cool character. If I really like the read, I'll fill in all the holes and work on a small run from #30-60.

Happy back issue hunting, fellow CBRians.

I'm not a huge fan of "The Defenders" eithor. In fact I found Issue 152# (the final Issue) for 3 bucks and picked It up. I like getting final Issues wierdly. If ya look back I have final Issues of "The Blackhawks" 273# and several other series I really don't pick up.

[Deathstroke]

I'm not a huge fan of "The Defenders" eithor. In fact I found Issue 152# (the final Issue) for 3 bucks and picked It up. I like getting final Issues wierdly. .

I wasn't a fan of the original Defenders but I loved The New Defenders.

However, that ridiculous Defenders series from a couple years back was horrifically bad.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I wasn't a fan of the original Defenders but I loved The New Defenders.

However, that ridiculous Defenders series from a couple years back was horrifically bad.


I gotta agree. I had no Interest In It. But the series that Giffen and DeMattis have planned sounds pretty cool. I'm gonna pick that up! :)

[mortari]

Ok, just got back from my LOC and scored a big haul.

He's restocking after his sale still and just filled a long box of Green Lanterns. About a long box worth. About 1/2 from the Mike Grell era to Crisis and the rest from the current series.

I commented that if the sale was still going on that it would be real tempting to pick up a run like this. I couldn't have read more than 1/2 of these back when they came out.

He gave me a better than sale price.

I had to.

Didn't I?

[DDM]

I've found most of The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983-1984), lacking only #11 & 15.

I picked up Marvel Two-in-One #29-32, 85 (guest starring Spider-Woman)

I picked up Dr. Strange #1 (1974) in near mint condition.

[Indy24LA]

I just got FF 139, 197-206, 208-218 (most in very good and 208-218 in fine and VF) for 6 bucks off ebay just cause the first comic I ever read was a friend's copy of FF 212 and I wanted to have it.

[DDM]

Dr. Strange #7-10 (volume 2, 1974-1975)

All Star Comics #61

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I got these yesterday while drivin back from work early.




The Brave & the Bold 194# : This features the Flash & Batman vs Rainbow Rider and some loser villain. His name escapes me. Seems they go to a shrink who preaches to them that they can Beat ..., Flash & Batman. They lose and the vil shrink gets away. Nice fun read. Light hearted Batman adventure.


New Years Evil: The Rogues : This Is from those New Years evil specials awhile back. They Introduced Cog In these. Well In this the Rogues go to a temple which James Jesse (Reformed Trickster) lures them to. Neron shows up and Its not that good I think.

You like the old Captain Boomerang this Is for you.


Thor 351# : Haven't read but Thor looks pissed and ready to kick some ass In this Issue.

Team Titans 1# (Kilowat Origin story ): Part of the Titans cross-over Total Choas. So/so story.

Legion of Substitute Heroes Special 1985: Great funny story! Giffen Is at his fun peek with this. Matter Eater Lad Is less than happy that he calls these guys In to help with something. Funny read.

Legion of Superheroes 274# : Features a great cover where Ultra Boy's supposed Death. As he shows up. Great cover.


Legion of Superheroes 52# (Vol.4) : Features an Inner look at Timber Wolf. His history and charactor. We see him as he looks back at Important moments where he screwed things up. Nice sentimential Issue people.

Vertigo Preview : Features Sandman and other 2 page stories . Great look at series. Love the Jesus / John Constatine.

What If 32# & 33# ( Vol.2) : The Pheonix Returns!

Dreadstar & Company 1#- 4# , 6# : Great story as we meet Vanth the Dreadstar! I like this series a lot. Interesting read.


Squandron Supreme 3# : Haven't read yet...but I found the 1st Issue awhile back to this.




All this for 10 bucks. Well Happy Back Issue hunting guys. :)

[DDM]

Dr. Strange #11-13, 15

Dr. Strange is mystified to learn the Earth has been destroyed by Eternity; he searches for Eternity & finds him a victim of Nightmare. Strange's previous encounter with Eternity had been during Eternity's dream & Eternity had believed the Earth was not fit to exist anymore. True to his word, Eternity destroyed the Earth. Eternity explains to Strange that even though it was Eternity's dream, the Earth had been destroyed anyway. The Ancient One fights Eternity. Then Eternity remakes the Earth as it was. Strange returns to Earth as if no time had passed.

#15 is Strange's first encounter with Dracula.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Dr. Strange is mystified to learn the Earth has been destroyed by Eternity; he searches for Eternity & finds him a victim of Nightmare. Strange's previous encounter with Eternity had been during Eternity's dream & Eternity had believed the Earth was not fit to exist anymore. True to his word, Eternity destroyed the Earth. Eternity explains to Strange that even though it was Eternity's dream, the Earth had been destroyed anyway. The Ancient One fights Eternity. Then Eternity remakes the Earth as it was. Strange returns to Earth as if no time had passed.

#15 is Strange's first encounter with Dracula.


That sounds friggen awesome. That Vol. 2 of the series that ran In the 1990's ?

[DDM]

That sounds friggen awesome. That Vol. 2 of the series that ran In the 1990's ?

Nope, these stories are from Dr. Strange (volume 2, 1975) written by Steve Englehart & drawn by Gene Colon. In Dr. Strange #12, there is a letter by Peter B. Gillis, future comic book author of Dr. Strange & The New Defenders.

The 1988 Dr. Strange comic book is volume 3.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Nope, these stories are from Dr. Strange (volume 2, 1975) written by Steve Englehart & drawn by Gene Colon. In Dr. Strange #12, there is a letter by Peter B. Gillis, future comic book author of Dr. Strange & The New Defenders.

The 1988 Dr. Strange comic book is volume 3.


Thanks for the Info and fixin my blunder.

[Samurai]

I haven't bought many back issues lately, for several reasons: lack of money, lack of good local back issue selections, and I have complete sets or runs of a great many titles already. Over the past year, I've bought a few sets from ebay:

Blaze of Glory #1-4: Several Marvel western heroes die, interesting story and cool art by Leo Manco

X-Men: The Hidden Years (complete set): Cool retro feel by Byrne, some decent stories in the run.

Marvel: The Lost Generation (complete set): It's Byrne art, which I like, but I simply had a hard time caring about all these unknown characters.

Thunderbolts (#1-81, several annuals and specials): Started off very strong, but began going downhill a bit toward the end, and really nosedived with the Ultimate Fighting stuff. Why the heck didn't they just make that a new title? It had nothing at all to do with the "real" Thunderbolts. And even if sales on Thunderbolts was lagging, did they honestly think THAT would make them pick up? Still, the set was easily worth the average 60 cents an issue I paid.

And that is all the back issues I've bought since last Wondercon, where I got a huge haul of stuff, FAR too much to mention here.

[DDM]

Thanks for the Info and fixin my blunder.

Chris Claremont makes a literal reference to Dr. Strange #8 when Dormammu had kidnapped Gaia in order to corporally manifest on the Earthly plane in Uncanny X-Men #222 by the powerful Adversary going by the Nazi alias (The Dr. Strange storyline occurs in Dr. Strange #7-9). I guess Claremont was a fan of Steve Englehart's Dr. Strange stories too...

[founder81]

Vertigo Preview : Features Sandman and other 2 page stories . Great look at series. Love the Jesus / John Constatine.


If that's the book I'm thinking of, that's not Jesus, but Kid Eternity

[Prelude]

I picked up three back issues so far this new year.

Uncanny X-Men #24 - This is my first issue from the original X-Men title. It's really tattered with many creases but still very cool. It's funny how older comics always have more words in them than newer comics. I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth.

Uncanny X-Men #125 - A beautiful looking copy that appears better than its stated VF condition. I've never read this issue and I'm not going to anytime soon because because I don't have any of the immediate surrounding issues.

Uncanny X-Men #137 - A reader copy of a comic I already have. Displayed on the wall behind the dealer, the comic cried out to me and told me to find it a home. How could I pass this issue up? It's the death of Phoenix!

Originally Posted by Samurai
I haven't bought many back issues lately, for several reasons: lack of money, lack of good local back issue selections, and I have complete sets or runs of a great many titles already.
I definitely agree with you about the lack of money and back issue selections. :(

I love looking at or hearing about others' complete sets or long runs. There's a deep enjoyment in digging through a comic box and flipping through comic after comic of a single title. I've only been reading and collecting comics again since 2001 (mostly fresh off the stand Modern), so I can't claim anything spectacular ... yet. :)

[founder81]

It's funny how older comics always have more words in them than newer comics. I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth.


You know that's all part of a conspiracy?

Back then they went "You know what, someday people will be paying lots of money for these comics, we'd better make sure they get their money's worth, so writer, put lots of words and artist, you make sure to put lots of panels"

[Samurai]

I picked up three back issues so far this new year.

Uncanny X-Men #24 - This is my first issue from the original X-Men title. It's really tattered with many creases but still very cool. It's funny how older comics always have more words in them than newer comics. I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth.

Uncanny X-Men #125 - A beautiful looking copy that appears better than its stated VF condition. I've never read this issue and I'm not going to anytime soon because because I don't have any of the immediate surrounding issues.

Uncanny X-Men #137 - A reader copy of a comic I already have. Displayed on the wall behind the dealer, the comic cried out to me and told me to find it a home. How could I pass this issue up? It's the death of Phoenix!


I definitely agree with you about the lack of money and back issue selections. :(

I love looking at or hearing about others' complete sets or long runs. There's a deep enjoyment in digging through a comic box and flipping through comic after comic of a single title. I've only been reading and collecting comics again since 2001 (mostly fresh off the stand Modern), so I can't claim anything spectacular ... yet. :)

Well, I didn't want to brag, but since you asked... some of my long runs include the following:

Fantastic Four: 16-400, annuals 2-27, and all Giants, minis, and specials from that era.

Legion of Superheroes: 197 (1st Superboy and the Legion issue) - 325, 1-63 of the baxter direct market series, 0-38 of the "5 years later" series, and all annuals and specials from the era.

Uncanny X-men: 141 - 336 complete, plus dozens of other scattered issues as far back as #18, annuals 3-18, Giant-size 1, vol 2 1-55 and annuals 1-4, X-factor 1-125, X-force 1-57, Excalibur 1-90, and dozens of specials, miniseries, and 1-shots.

Amazing Spider-man: 69-404, but I'm missing 6 issues in that run. I also have various other issues as far back as #20. Annuals 3-28, giant size 1-6, and tons of specials and 1-shots. Also Spectacular Spider-man 1-204 and Web of Spider-man 1-103, with all annuals from those series from that era.

Warlord: 1-133 plus 1st Issue Special #8

Adventures of Superman: 424-538, vol 2 0-115, Action Comics 583-724, and all annuals and many specials in that era.

Avengers: 102-402, annuals 6-23, West Coast Avengers 1-102, Avengers Spotlight 1-40, and many specials, giants, etc.

Batman: 420-534 complete, plus many dozens of issues as far back as #157. Detective 506-700 and many dozens of issues as far back as #312. All annuals and specials in the era.

Captain America: 267-416 plus dozens of issues as far back as #100

Green Lantern: 117-224 plus dozens of issues as far back as #12.

Iron Man: 118-293 complete, plus dozens of issues back to #1 (In fact, I have #1-14 complete too)

Justice League of America: 48-261 (plus scattered issues back to #21), vol 2 #0-109, JLEurope 1-68, Task Force 0-24, Quarterly 1-17, and the current JLA 1-present day, plus all annuals and most specials.

Master of Kung Fu: Nearly complete set of 17-125, only missing #18

New Teen Titans: 1-58, vol 2 1-104, new series 1-present.

That's only the longest runs... I have over 20,000 comics in all. As you can see, I have most sets complete back to the silver age or early bronze age. Unfortunately, my local shops tend to only carry the newer stuff, leaving conventions as the best place for me to find back issues. I use ebay for cheaper stuff I don't mind the condition on too much, but valuable books I want to see, hold, and look through before I buy. I went to Japan for 2 years (1996-98), so that put a big 2 year gap in all my collections. Most of them I've been able to fill in since then, but other titles I found I'd lost interest in, and didn't bother to restart/fill in when I got back.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

That's only the longest runs... I have over 20,000 comics in all. As you can see, I have most sets complete back to the silver age or early bronze age. Unfortunately, my local shops tend to only carry the newer stuff, leaving conventions as the best place for me to find back issues. I use ebay for cheaper stuff I don't mind the condition on too much, but valuable books I want to see, hold, and look through before I buy. I went to Japan for 2 years (1996-98), so that put a big 2 year gap in all my collections. Most of them I've been able to fill in since then, but other titles I found I'd lost interest in, and didn't bother to restart/fill in when I got back


I tend to find some back Issues In Antique shops for cheap. Some stuff Is marked up Incredibly high. Like the X-Men run from 100-140 or the Teen Titans stuff. Like vol.1 from the 70's goes for 10 to 20 bucks an Issue here.

But I usually find a good back Issue for a buck or 2. Plus theres Flea Markets and I found a good couple Issues of Fantastic Four and Brave & the Bold 200# back last summer!

[Prelude]

Great set of comics you have there, Samurai! Do you ever find yourself buying TPBs of comics you already have?

Originally Posted by founder81
You know that's all part of a conspiracy?

Back then they went "You know what, someday people will be paying lots of money for these comics, we'd better make sure they get their money's worth, so writer, put lots of words and artist, you make sure to put lots of panels"
I understand the sarcasm, but I can't really tell if you're just joking or specifically poking fun at me. :confused:

The copy of X-Men #24 I bought was less than $10 USD, not too bad I think. After being amused by the old advertisements and reading both the actual story and the letters page, I really don't feel like I've been shortchanged or anything. :)

[founder81]

I understand the sarcasm, but I can't really tell if you're just joking or specifically poking fun at me. :confused:

The copy of X-Men #24 I bought was less than $10 USD, not too bad I think. After being amused by the old advertisements and reading both the actual story and the letters page, I really don't feel like I've been shortchanged or anything. :)

Just joking.

The Grand High Priest of Howard the Duck only pokes fun at the Kidney Lady and then only with a 10 foot wooden pole.

[Samurai]

Great set of comics you have there, Samurai! Do you ever find yourself buying TPBs of comics you already have?


I understand the sarcasm, but I can't really tell if you're just joking or specifically poking fun at me. :confused:

The copy of X-Men #24 I bought was less than $10 USD, not too bad I think. After being amused by the old advertisements and reading both the actual story and the letters page, I really don't feel like I've been shortchanged or anything. :)
Not very often, though I occassionally have if I were missing some of the issues that are reprinted in the TPB and have had a hard time finding a copy.

$10 is a great deal, assuming the grade is not too low. I enjoy seeing the old ads and such... I think my favorite is a golden age issue of Sensation Comics starring Wonder Woman. It was printed during WW2, and the bottom of every page has a different pro-war slogan, such as "Turn in your scrap to beat the Jap!" It really highlights the different thinking of the time, and all the things people did at home to help the war effort.

[founder81]

$10 is a great deal, assuming the grade is not too low. I enjoy seeing the old ads and such... I think my favorite is a golden age issue of Sensation Comics starring Wonder Woman. It was printed during WW2, and the bottom of every page has a different anti-war slogan, such as "Turn in your scrap to beat the Jap!" It really highlights the different thinking of the time, and all the things people did at home to help the war effort.

Don't you mean Pro-war slogan??

[Samurai]

Don't you mean Pro-war slogan??
Whooops! Yes, pro-war. I'm too used to saying "anti-war" in my political debating. I'll change that...

[DDM]

Dr. Strange #172, 174, 179, 180 (volume 1)

Dr. Strange #3, 4, 6, 14, 16, 17, 25-33 (volume 2)

Uncanny X-Men #140

[Prelude]

Archie at Riverdale High #66 - I don't care what anyone says, I like Archie comics. And since the little girls who bought them off the stands didn't always take care of them, there's some difficulty in finding them in a condition I'm completely satisfied with. I'm guessing it's nearly impossible to acquire a NM run of older Archie comics by buying back issues.

Predator: Bad Blood #1-3 out of 4 - I don't know how the hell I missed #4. I could swear I picked it out of the box. If you're wondering, Predator is way cooler than aliens. I have yet to read the series so I can't say if it's good or not.

If my back issues look weak what can I say, I picked these issues out of discount boxes. :)

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Archie at Riverdale High #66 - I don't care what anyone says, I like Archie comics. And since the little girls who bought them off the stands didn't always take care of them, there's some difficulty in finding them in a condition I'm completely satisfied with. I'm guessing it's nearly impossible to acquire a NM run of older Archie comics by buying back issues.

Predator: Bad Blood #1-3 out of 4 - I don't know how the hell I missed #4. I could swear I picked it out of the box. If you're wondering, Predator is way cooler than aliens. I have yet to read the series so I can't say if it's good or not.

If my back issues look weak what can I say, I picked these issues out of discount boxes. :)


Hey liking Archie Isn't a bad thing. I have Archie Comics 500# from 2 years back. Nice fun comic I think.

[Michael P]

Okay, I ECW asked me to post about the set of old FF's I got today, so here they are.

Fantastic Four 51, 55-58

Issue 51 is, of course, the classic "This Man, This Monster!" Possibly the best single-issue story Lee and Kirby produced on this comic. Wallowing in self-pity following the departure of Galactus and the Silver Surfer, the Thing wanders the rain-soaked streets of New York. His journey will lead him to a man filled with hate, and a bizarre plot that will decide the fate of the FF. Featuring the first appearance of the Negative Zone, this issue is an amazing tale of heroism, fate, and choice.

In 55, the Surfer returns after exploring the earth to the only human who has ever shown him kindness, Alicia Masters. And when the Thing walks in, well, that's when the fight starts, a fight that lasts the entire issue, and goes down as one of the biggest slobberknockers ever produced by the House of Ideas.

56 features the return of Klaw and the Black Panther, introduce just four months ago in 52. Not the highlight of the run, but still chock-full of Silver Age goodness.

57 and 58 are part of the three-part epic wherein Dr. Doom steals the Surfer's Power Cosmic and sets out to conquer the Earth. With the FF powerless to stop him, how will the world survive? Still remembered as one of the best Doom stories ever.

And running through all of these issues is the subplot of the Inhumans, trapped in Attilan behind an impenetrable force field. Will Johnny ever see his lady-love Crystal again? Sadly, true believers would have to wait until issue 59 for the answer.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Okay, I ECW asked me to post about the set of old FF's I got today, so here they are.

Fantastic Four 51, 55-58

Issue 51 is, of course, the classic "This Man, This Monster!" Possibly the best single-issue story Lee and Kirby produced on this comic. Wallowing in self-pity following the departure of Galactus and the Silver Surfer, the Thing wanders the rain-soaked streets of New York. His journey will lead him to a man filled with hate, and a bizarre plot that will decide the fate of the FF. Featuring the first appearance of the Negative Zone, this issue is an amazing tale of heroism, fate, and choice.

In 55, the Surfer returns after exploring the earth to the only human who has ever shown him kindness, Alicia Masters. And when the Thing walks in, well, that's when the fight starts, a fight that lasts the entire issue, and goes down as one of the biggest slobberknockers ever produced by the House of Ideas.

56 features the return of Klaw and the Black Panther, introduce just four months ago in 52. Not the highlight of the run, but still chock-full of Silver Age goodness.

57 and 58 are part of the three-part epic wherein Dr. Doom steals the Surfer's Power Cosmic and sets out to conquer the Earth. With the FF powerless to stop him, how will the world survive? Still remembered as one of the best Doom stories ever.

And running through all of these issues is the subplot of the Inhumans, trapped in Attilan behind an impenetrable force field. Will Johnny ever see his lady-love Crystal again? Sadly, true believers would have to wait until issue 59 for the answer.


Damn....those sound brillant. Thanks for the back Issue look Micheal Pullmann. You got some good reads there.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Legion of Superheroes 50# ( Vol.4) : Extra sized Issue as Matter Eater Lad gets married , Cosmic Boy buries some Legionaires and others quit or get Hospitalized. Its seems like such a sad time In Legion history before the big mid 90's reboot.


Detective Comics 648# : Is the 2nd part of the classic Spoiler/Cluemaster storyline that started In 647#. I have all the Issues around 647# now It seems . One day...you shall be mine.



So Its time people. Post your Back Issue buys and finds here! :)

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Todays Back Issue haul saw me grab an Issue I never believed I would find. Plus how It may..tie Into Identity Crisis In a way.


Tempus Fugitive: Section 1# & Section 3# : Haven't read these yet. But damn...the covers look nice and they were cheap. 25 cents a piece. How could I saw no ?


Superman: The 10 Cent Adventure: Grabbed this for 10 cents.


Legion of Superheroes 0# : Where It all began back In the 90's. Nice re-Introduction by Mark Waid and McGraw. Wow...2 relaunches of the same franchise by Waid. Who woulda thunk It ?


Legion of Superheroes 46# : Mordru has pretty much revived the dead of the LSH and the new guys battle against them. In the end the Legion stop the spell at the cost of a few members.


Legionaires 16# : The Time stream Is going haywire as the Legion loses records of a Valor ever being part of thier team. More choas happens as events start to change. This Is the Issue before the "End of an Era " would begin. Saturn Girl , Cosmic Boy and Live Wire trip back to the past and Is said to be lost In time! Wow...


Incredible Hulk 425# : This see's the Fall of the Pathethon . Nice story as " smart Hulk" at the time tries to help everyone make It out alive. Betty gets caught In an energy blast and lays knocked out as Bruce Hulks out In anger and turns Into a savage Bruce Banner!


Captain Marvel 1# Vol. 4 ( 36# old series) : A key back Issue I needed as Genis loses his mind over the failure to save a young woman who was destined to save the entire cosmos. He flips out as poor Rick Is left In the negative zone.


Batman & The Outsiders 1# : This Is It baby! The Issue Batman decides to quit the JLA and walk over them not helping him save Lucious Fox In the middle of a warzone. This has been a back Issue I've hunted and looked for ..for awhile now.

It and Brave & the Bold 200# always In the back of my mind to get. Nice to see It happen huh ?


So what Is your: Back Issue find lately ?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Been meanin to post these back Issues I've gotten the past week. So here goes:


Stars Wars 22# : This Is the Marvel series. I have Issues 2,18, and 44 As well.


Captain America 275# : This features Captain America fightin and his secret ID gettin exposed to his gf. Nice cover.

Avengers 230# : In this Issue Hank Pym finally gets vindication for the plot of Egghead. He leaves the mansion and Is cleared finally. Hawkeye kills Egghead and Is also cleared.

This Is further proof that Roger Stern's greatness on Avengers will never be denied.


Legionaires 14#: so/so Issue. This Is months before the big revamp In 1994. The LOSH face down some Mayor of a planet named Paris.


Excalibur 71#: Part of the Fatal Attractions story-arc that saw Colossas turn and join the Acolytes. Good Issue as Kitty feels ashamed at betraying him and how far she felt that time had taken her from the X-Men. Good Issue...


Justice League Taskforce 1# : In this wierd 1st Issue we see the team being put togethor as a strike force to handle a situation near Africa before It blows up. The Martian Manhunter recruits Gypsy , Flash and Aquaman. As a huge suprise Nightwing shows up and gets a cold shoulder from Aquaman ! Thats pretty wierd seein that.

Hell even the Martian Manhunter complains that Nightwing Is too reckless at times. Wow...

Infinity Inc Annual 1# : Haven't read yet. But the cover looks pretty Intriquing. It has Obsidion and Jade talkin about thier mom. It also Is a Crisis cross-over type Issue.



Well thats my Back Issues for the last week or 2...whats yours ? ;)

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Its been awhile since I've updated my " Back Issue " finds. So heres the latest rundown the past month In what I've gotten.


Tales Of The Legion of Superheroes 325# : This Is the last monthly Legion tale In the old 80's book before It became straight reprints. Nice story but as you can tell...change was on Its way and It wouldn't be helping the LOSH.

Legion of Superheroes 56# : Nice read as the " adult " Legion uncover who has been supplying the Khunds.

Legion of Superheroes 100# ( vol.4) : This was a huge celebration Issue. The Legion had been stranded In the 20th Century and faced Computo to get home. Plus It featured the return of Paul Levitz as he wrote a story alongside Walt Simonson. Nice Issue

Legionaires Annual 1# This was an Elseworlds tale Involving a type of Futuristic Knights. It had a forbbidden affair and the art looks like someone we know.

The Legion 13# : This plot sort of trailed off from when Brainac 5 faced down Computo . In this Brainac 5 has to deal with his creation wanting to kill him and the Legion.

The Legion 25# : This Involved Superboy showing up and meeting the Legion. Plus It was a celebration of how Live Wire gave his life to save his Team In the Legion Lost mini-series. Plus we see that even though Matter-Eater Lad went Insane , the Team still considers him a hero when people ask why he Isn't honored.

This also featured Garth returning to life. Nice cover as well.


X-Men 6# (Vol.2) : Features fantastic art by Jim Lee. What a great cover and Sabertooth.


Superman Annual 4# : This was part of the Eclipso cross-over that ran thru the DC Annuals and books In 1992. Great read as Lois Lane gets possessed.


What If 60# This Is about the X-Men's Wedding Album. Featuring Scott & Jean's marriage In a ton of " What If " scenes.

Valor 19#-21# : Great Issues as Adult Valor learns that he's gonna have to go back Into the stasis where he had to stay 1,000 years. Plus he has to fill In old battles his young self didn't get to fight.

In the end this Is the setup for Zero Hour.


Justice League 108#: Wow.....now I know why Morrison was tapped to revamp the JLA. Horrible title and what happened to Power Girl was completely forgotten thank god. Only Nuklon and Obsidion were good In this as Blue Devil was changed .

No wonder the plug was pulled 5 Issues later.


Weapon X 1# : Great 1st Issue. I enjoyed It and may search down other cheap Weapon X Issues.



Well thats my recent "Back Issue " finds at the moment. Anyone else got anything lately ?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Its another few weeks and more back Issue fun. Heres a list of some back Issues and what I think.


Dazzler 40# Featuring a wacky teamup I never would have Imagined. This Is from 1985 and has the Beyonder and Dazzler facing down amped up bikers. Also features O.Z Chase and his crazy dog!


Booster Gold 1# The hero for the media age has arrived. Booster Gold Is pretty funny as he handles his Hollywood career and what not. Poor Skeets....we barely knew ya.


Legion of Superheroes Annual 2# : Features the " Legend of Valor ". This Is the story where Valor Is featured seeding planets. Great story.

Legion of Superheroes 300# : This one has It all baby. Huge extra sized book as the Legion celebrates and a member gets blinked from this reality. Nice story....and alternate realities.


Avengers 369# : This Is the last arc of the " Bloodties" cross-over. Story's not so good.


Kamandi: At Earth's End 1# 0f (6): aVertigo mini-series from the 90's. Featuring Kamandi In some wierd Earth story. Issue Is so/so.



Well thats It people for now. Hope ya check some of these out. ;)

[Sir Tim Drake]

Legion of Superheroes 300# : This one has It all baby. Huge extra sized book as the Legion celebrates and a member gets blinked from this reality. Nice story....and alternate realities.

This is my favorite Legion story ever. It's beautifully written and drawn, and takes on an additional layer of meaning if you read it as a refutation of the Adult Legion stories.

Also, along with Justice League of America #200 and Superman #400, this issue is the model for what an anniversary issue should be.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

This is my favorite Legion story ever. It's beautifully written and drawn, and takes on an additional layer of meaning if you read it as a refutation of the Adult Legion stories.

Also, along with Justice League of America #200 and Superman #400, this issue is the model for what an anniversary issue should be.


Cool...One day I plan to find the back Issue of Justice League real cheap. I love Anniversy Issues. I found Flash 300# for 2 bucks at an Antique shop awhile back. As well as Brave & The Bold 200# at a Flea Market last year.


I'm happy you had a fond memory of that Issue. :)

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Its been awhile since I've updated my latest Back Issue finds. So after nearly a month away...heres some I have gotten.


Avengers 229# : I needed this to finish the Egghead/Hank Pym story-arc that saw Eggheads death. The Avengers are shocked to learn that Pym was kidnapped ( or helped as some think ! ) In a packed Court Room. Egghead would admit he caused all of the problems that made Pym a fugitive.


Avengers 252# : Stern writes a classic as slowly Vison Is building towards taking over the Earth as a grand solution to bring peace. Hercules faces a tough battle as well.


G.I Joe 21# : The famous " Silent Issue ". I actually have 2 copies of It and this latest one Is slightly more worn than the Issue I have. Still a classic Is hard to turn down.


Cloak & Dagger 1# : This Is the start of thier series. I picked It up because It was a cheap 1# to grab. Nice read as Cloak punishes those vile " Flesh Peddlers !! "

Excalibur 73# : Nice cover...haven't read It yet.

Alpah Flight 6# (Vol.1) : It has a fantastic cover. The white " Snowblind " cover. I haven't read It eithor.


Fantastic Four 385# : Part 7# of a god awful " Starblast " cross-over. No Idea why I picked It up. Odds are I'll be lost from page 1.


Captain America 339# : Its a " Fall of the Mutants" Tie-In Issue. Haven't read It yet.



Thats It for now people. Thanks.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

You know whats the best place to find Back Issues besides E-Bay ? Say you don't care for Internet shopping so I suggest ya go and look for comics at.....(drumroll) FLEA MARKETS. yep....at a Flea Market you can find various comics.


Todays back Issue finds are what I got for my Birthday as I looked around. They were cheap and easy to find...so happy reading.


Outsiders 6# (Vol.2) : This was a early 90's relaunch with Eradicator and the orginal team. It didn't last long.

Checkmate 8# & 21# : With Maxwell Lord running this Organization now , Its a shock back Issues of this Isn't moving asap. So I picked them up.

L.E.G.I.O.N 61# : Great cover. I wanted this Issue and hope to find 62# to see the death of Lady Quark.

Justice League Taskforce 9# : Haven't read yet. Nice cover.

New Titans 121# : This features the near end of Wolfman's run on the book. Even putting Green Lant