I miss the old days. I am a huge fan of VG - F comics. They have always been the best value in collecting IMO.Originally Posted by zryson
On a side note, I hate this newfangled numbering system (CGC) which has created a niche for super high grade/high cost slabs. I don't have any slabs yet, and kind of hope I never do. Although I do have a very high grade Silver Surfer #1 (VF+++) way back when I bought it an cgc didn't exist. Since it is so hard to find that squarebound book in high grade it would be stupid of me to sell un-slabbed. Don't plan on selling it though.
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12-21-2012, 05:38 PM #4951Bronze Age Fan
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12-21-2012, 09:18 PM #4952Veteran Member
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Hi AZBarbarian - I am sure there are many collectors/comic fans who would agree with you. As for CGC, that has been a heated (robust!) topic on here over the years I have been here, but I will say, I do understand why people choose and like CGC, it gives them confidence as to the grade of something, and looking around the world and seeing so many people offering comics, grading is something many are not so good at. As for VG comics, I see them often at stores but usually if I buy them its just to use as readers not often to keep before passing them on. Like during the last few months, at one of the stores I visit, they got in tons of Spider-Man. Old stuff, but it was all very damaged, heavy creasing, page tears, spine bending/creases, etc. So I just couldn't bring myself to purchase those. It was the same with a stack of old magazines. Now the magazines are rare, but even so when they have a price written on them and heavy creasing/bending again I just couldnt bring myself to part with my dollars for those. Not when I know if I wait and be patient I will get what I want, at a price I like and be happier for it.
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12-22-2012, 06:42 AM #4953Modus omnibus in rebus
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Remember the "Holiday grab bag" ads that we used to find in comics? This is what I sort of got thanks to a sale at Nostalgiazone! (Shipping charges from the US are pretty stiff, but the comics were inexpensive (60 cents-1 dollar) and so I splurged).
Lords of the Ultra-realm #1-6, and special #1
The 'Nam, #2-6
Legionnaires #3-6
Jon Sable, Freelance, 1-2
Alien Worlds #1
Elric (Pacific comics) #1, 3-5
The Atlantis chronicles #1,2
Strikeforce: morituri #10
Dreadstar #7, 8
Aztec Ace #5
Dakota North #1,2
Alpha Flight #13
Beowulf #1
Not a lot of A-listers in there, but plenty of B stuff that I love!People in white coats (science cartoons, updated daily) | Art Blog
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12-22-2012, 07:40 AM #4954I'm a Male ;)
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CBR's being annoying and won't let me upload mine but i got a issue of 'Mighty Thor' in brilliant condition for £1.50 some months back, heres a picture from google
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12-22-2012, 10:37 AM #495513 Time Rita's Champion
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That is a nice issue....love the Simonson Thor run. One day I need to hunt down all those issues. Originally Posted by DebkoX
CBR's being annoying and won't let me upload mine but i got a issue of 'Mighty Thor' in brilliant condition for £1.50 some months back, heres a picture from google
"Heads up-- If Havok's position in UA #5 really upset you, it's time to drown yourself hobo piss. Seriously, do it. It's the only solution." - Rick Remender
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12-22-2012, 10:48 AM #4956I'm a Male ;)
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I literally just bought it, I didn't even think about it then I saw Walt wrote it and its meant to be from a great run, will try picking up some more next time.
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12-22-2012, 02:40 PM #4957Junior Member
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A few more new old ones.
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12-22-2012, 03:51 PM #4958I'm a Male ;)
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Some nice stuff there. Originally Posted by DCIndexer
A few more new old ones.'If you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, its not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them'
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12-23-2012, 01:00 AM #4959Veteran Member
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12-23-2012, 03:51 AM #4960I'm a Male ;)
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How long did that worlds finest run for?
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12-23-2012, 05:10 AM #4961BANNED
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Just bought Amazing Spider-Man annual #10, the first appearance of the Human Fly (no, not the stunt guy). How did J. Jonah Jameson get away with constantly financing the creation of super villains by backstreet geneticists?
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12-23-2012, 07:54 AM #4962I'm a Male ;)
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Crap like that happens in 'ze' world of comics. Originally Posted by tony ingram
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12-23-2012, 07:57 AM #496313 Time Rita's Champion
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It ran for 323 issues. The book had some great stuff in the 60's/70's. Sadly by the last 20+ issues it became pretty bad. I guess it was a victim of DC's revamping their line Post Crisis. Originally Posted by DebkoX
I imagine a meeting was like this . Originally Posted by tony ingram
Scientist - "I have this experiment to create the ultimate super human."
JJJ- "But can it beat that accursed Spider-Man ?!!"
Scientist - "....... Yes."
JJJ- "Here is a check ...write any amount to beat him.""Heads up-- If Havok's position in UA #5 really upset you, it's time to drown yourself hobo piss. Seriously, do it. It's the only solution." - Rick Remender
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12-23-2012, 11:12 AM #4964I'm a Male ;)
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Ha, it's a pity it ended.
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12-23-2012, 11:22 AM #4965Spa-tu-la
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In case I haven't said it before, I love this thread. So many cool comics, and so many people who share this great hobby with me.
I picked these up about a month ago. (I know, I'm slacking...)
Here are the latest two comics to my ASM collection:
I picked the Annual #11 off of the CGC boards as a raw comic. It's a solid 9.2/9.4 -- and it's John Romita Jr.'s first time drawing Spidey. He's more of a Jack Kirby clone, which is interesting, considering who his dad is.
The second issue is 115. This was a CGC comic (9.0) which is now liberated and enjoying the pampered life in a mylar bag.
I only need 18 more issues of ASM for a full run. (And rumor has it that my wonderful wife has gotten me 2 Spideys for Christmas. Pictures to follow, if that's true... in a couple of days or so...)
I also still need 5 annuals.
That's it for now,
TomMy Favorites: Daredevil, Hawkeye, Superior Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man
Almost Done Collecting ASM: Need issues 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 18, 28, and 29
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