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Almost overlooked these. Maybe they meet thread's parameters. So few sales to go by, but here goes. Mystery in Space #19 (D.C. Comics, 4-5/1954). Only 8 universal + 2 restored on census. Popeye Goes Duck Hunting #nn (Whitman, 1937). Only one book on census, an 8.0. And Famous Funnies #31 (Eastern Color, 2/1937) has only 2 on census, both universal (a 6.5 and a 2.5).

I hear you. Honorable Mentions are tempting. Aside from my OO, which is technically Victoriarn Age, if we include 13 or fewer univeral, I can post something in my own thread! ABC#26 has only 12 on the census, all universal, so here's a shout out. This Clue Comics #13 (v2 #1) (Hillman Periodicals, 1947) has only 13 total, all universal. Speed Comics #32 (Harvey Publications, 5/1944). 12 universal + 1 qualified + 1 restored.

And here's another plat Whitman that's not in the Plat section. Surprising, as Donald Duck #978 (Whitman Publishing Co., 1935) is not entirely unknown to the hobby. Indeed, quite remarkable (and unforgetable) considering its unusually large dimenions (9.5 x 13!) and heavy, linen-like paper!

I thought it might be cool to recognize books not mentioned in Overstreet despite being slabbed by CGC! I was reminded of this book, Popeye Goes Duck Hunting #nn (Whitman, 1937). Unless I'm mistaken, it did not appear in Overstreet (at least as of the 2022 edition) despite there being ONE book on the CGC census. Not surprisingly, there's no GPA entry yet, until that sole slab owner decides to part with it in a tracked venue.

Newsstand

TBH, I can't discern any spots from those pix. So I took a look at my copy in hand. Here's a closeup of the area in question: No spots, right? Or are my eyes really that bad.

Hi there. Maybe you qualified this statement earlier in the thread, and if so, disregard. But this comment as is appears to be demonstrably incorrect, at least for the later-years newwstands comprising a tiny % of the print run. The logical analog for this group of buyers of (i.e., the group that recognizes and prioritizes a rarer version of an issue) would be the price variant collectors who have been paying premiums for decades now, like for the 35-cent price variants of Star Wars 1, Iron Fist 14, etc. Because there are only 312 SW1 35c in all grades (compared to 15928(!) for the regular version) and 78 IF14 35c in all grades (compared to 6301 for the regular version), there is no question there is a logical (and passionate) group of buyers for even low grades of these variants. And this is reflected in sales of CGC graded non-high grade books. A regular SW1 in 3.5 fetched $104 in May after a SW1 35c in 3.5 fetched $4,500 in April (a 45x premium!). Need to go farther back for Iron Fist 14 due to few sales, but in 2019, a regular IF14 fetched about $200 recently while an IF14 35c in 4.5 fetched $2,300 back in 2019 (so it's likely gone up since then). Based on the above, one could expect newsstands from the period during which they were a tiny % of the print run, like 2000s, for example, to enjoy the same (in terms of extreme) premiums across all grades. I've only looked at Ultimate Fallout 4, a modern book published as late as 2011, and it was as expected. Even in grade 5.0, it fetches about $3K as a newsstand compared to $300 for the direct, at 10x premium! That's all i got. Happy Sunday!

Hi. Apparently, you resubbed the book? Anyway, if it's the same book, the last interior page does appear to have a piece out at the bottom, left margin, so the highlighted remark was not about the cover. The grade was largely due to how much was missing of the back cover, so yes, the book's front was nicer than a typical 1.0 (or even 2.0), likely due to that. Nice overall for the grade, as the rear situation was at least neat.

Wait. Are you calling @valiantman a LIAR? Them's fight'n words, you know. Maybe you are joking. But regardless, you might've confused someone navigating this issue, so let's set things straight. Consistent with the video, Savage She-Hulk 1 apparently has newsstand and direct editions? So looks like you got what you wanted. (1) the newsstand edition with a regular rectangular box at top/left and barcode on bot/left: And (2) the direct version with the "diamond" box top/left and Spidey logo instead of barcode in the bot/left:

TEC 81 sighting! Cool! @D84

ah, you didn't see my edit essentially clarifying that yes, that is the point! thanks

Perhaps just refer to those pre-direct books as having been sold on the newsstands, but not as "newsstand editions." That's really the tricky part? The reason being that it is the actual "newsstand editions," particularly of the late-1990s and later, that warrant the premium (and hence the interest in the distinction in the first place.)

Nice vid. Thanks! I understand your point being the need to emphasize that the phenomen of selling via newsstands predated selling via dedicated shops (direct editions). But that can be done without calling the 1930s to 1960s versions "newsstand editions," which actually mischaracterizes them. They were a whole species onto itself....not an "edition," as there was no counterpart from which to distinguish them. The need to recognize editions necessarily coincided with the emergence of the direct editions. I've seen sellers on eBay referring to some BA books as "newsstand editions" despite them never having had a "direct" counterpart, in an apparently shady attempt to garner a premium. So the use of the term "newsstand edition" should be more date-sensitive, if not also issue-specific.

Does anyone know what the Batman #2 in CGC 3.5 sold for on ComicLink on May 30? Weeks later I realize I never placed a tracking bid. But also America's Best Comics #26 CGC 6.0? And, although not GA, the Spectre #1 in CGC 9.4 that sold there on June 5?

Does anyone know what the Batman #2 in CGC 3.5 solf for on ComicLink on May 30? Weeks later I realize I never placed a tracking bid. Happened with several books, actually.

I can't save the pictures of my books appearing with the grader notes. So apparently one would need to take a screenshot. But that would provide a pix with far lower resolution than the scans you paid for. So cheer up!

Righty-ho! I'll revise thread title accordingly.

I think I posted this one before, when it was the sole book on census. Today, it is now single highest graded of only 2 on census (the other a 5.5).

Reminds me of dude on Jeff Jordan US Agent #1 cover. Gotta be same artist!

We already have a thread that tries to capture all really low-census books, which is awesome and enlightening. Check it out! But as many noted in that thread's earlier days, there are many reasons for why a book could have low a low slab censuss, including not having attracted enough interest to make slabbing worthwhile. This thread is for those interested in members sharing their books and thoughts regarding really low-census GA books that have demanded some coin in the market such that a mid-grade of 5.0 (need to pick something!) has been, or could be expected to be, valued at least $500. Hopefully this has legs based on other members' input, as I don't have much to add here. I'm just curious and think others could be, too.

I certainly could have used one today.

To all buyers, all books have been mailed, and I sent you tracking info. Thanks again.

Agreed! But i must ask...are you related to @lizards2?

Thanks for the interest so far! This thread will close today at 3pm 12:30 pm EST (except will continue PM discussion anyone who contacted me before this).