TheFlash38

Stan Lee's signature is not worth nearly as much as speculators think. I do not understand the point of collectors and speculators clamouring over Stan Lee's signature. Yes, he is getting older, yes he is super important to the history of superhero comics, but the frequency one can find a signed Stan lee CGC SS comic deflates any value his signature may have. For example, I saw a CGC SS 8.0 Amazing spider-man 239 for sale on eBay for $250. I have seen his signature on other nearly worthless comics with outrageous asking prices. I hate to break it to speculators out there but the signature in and of itself does not increase the value of a book that dramatically. While a signature on a high grade book may be worthy of note, Stan Lee signs his name way too frequently to actually warrant the amount of money folks are asking for his signature. For example, on eBay right now when I search Stan Lee CGC SS "in comics" I get back over 2,300 results. Perhaps 30-40 years from now that signature might be worth something but I will never pay a premium for that signature. Perhaps CGC could add a census for signatures from certain individuals. What are your thoughts? To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.

Recently secured I recently secured Daredevil #131 CGC 9.2 from High Grad Comics. My man Bob Storms comes through again. I had several failed bid attempts on Comic Link, so I was so pleased to receive an email from Bob about this book coming in off my want list. I immediately signed on an purchased this book. However, I am still looking for that elusive Flash #139 in high grade. I have 3 copies of this book in fine grade, but I am really looking for a 9.0-9.4.