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Aman619

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  1. well, the covers are printed separately from the interiors, then shipped and added to the interior newsprint sections... so WHEN they discovered the error on the cover determined the amount of each cover (with period and without. This would have happened BEFORE they shipped the covers AND, assuming they sent a proof to DC before running the presses, everyone missed the error. This is a complication because no-one would catch the error while being printed because the covers would MATCH the client approved proofs! And a missing period is just not worth reprinting for a cheap thing like funny books in 1940. Therefore, Id be leaning on a second printing of Batman 1 was ordered. And, while they were at it, they instructed the printers to add or remove a period. It could be many theories why we have 2 covers: with and without a period. I think the cheapest sequence would be that the first print run HAD the period, but it was in the wrong place. At that point it's cheaper (not by much though) to delete the black period from the black plate. Either by filing it down so it doesn't impart any ink, (cheapest - no new film, no new black plate) or they fixed the film to mask out the period and replaced the black plate from the film. But frustratingly as in all these scenarios, we just dont know what happened with any certainty. also, another idea. IF as you suggest they caught the error while printing the covers, they would have fixed the plate and kept printing. Then ship ALL the covers (with and without) to be bound with the interiors. This way the entire print run ordered arrives at same time. Some comics got the period an 8th mothers gt the other covers.
  2. "Insurance company is not your friend" ... Amen to that How many here with comics insurance realize that your theft coverage is only about 20% of your policy insurance limit? You can get (argue for) full coverage loss due to destruction, fire, flooding (depending on your location), but burglary or theft? only a slice of what you "think" you have paid for. Kinda implies that a sold steel safe for say 5K in a safe place under a water proof tarp is money better spent.
  3. I finally watched episode one last night… then binged the next three! Amazing so far… I keep editing where I think we are headed, from fear to hopeful to apocalypse. To… ? Very clever slow reveal.
  4. I’m not a Marvel Comics 1 scholar, but I believe all were printed with October date, but the Later release|printing all have a black overprinted circle that says Nov over the Oct underneath as opposed to a cleaner but more expensive plate change.
  5. there's a fabulous tribute section to Ed in the current Heritage Auction catalog. Very classy.
  6. but there's so few high grade copies, so would a buyer choose a first printing 6.0 over an 8.5 later printing? I think there may be a difference the same grade for one or the other, but condition should rule the day in sales pricing. Lets say the 8.5 is a Now On Sale/3rd print, and the 8.0 and 7.5 are June 2nd. Wouldn't everyone want the 8.5? Or, what is in this scenario, a 7.0 is first print... and the 8.0 and 7.5 are Now On Sale copies - would a 7.0 sell for more than the 7.5 and 8.0?? With so few copies in the top range, Id be surprised at a lower graded copy surpassing a higher graded copy. Probably a 2.0 June 2 might fetch a bit less than a Now on Sale copy.
  7. 1. Superman #1 first print was released. Sales data was collected and it was determined that it was a runaway hit. not sure we can count on this step because its been widely accepted that the sales reports took at least 2-3 months to be collected and reported to publishers. We've all accepted the stories that thats why Superman wasn't on the cover of Action again until issue #7, right? And even 20 years later DC waits months to see if their premieres in Showcase did well enough to get their own books. However, It can also be true that just by visiting newsstands in NYC and asking a few questions, that the DC execs could learn that the copies sold out quickly and then get on the phone and call other cities perhaps. Then they could gamble on getting more copies out there. So I think Im agreeing with you while quibbling about saying "sales reports" in their traditional sense being a reason for reprinting Superman 1. They weren't fast enough back then.
  8. Im not too sure the market will lean heavily one way or the other price-wise, although generally speaking, I agree they always do in other cases, with more modern books where reprints have been announced and marketed as such. Usually -- the lowly 3rd printing is much cheaper. But often if it's also a much scarcer lower print run, the market raises it value. For Superman 1, where for decades nobody cared which copy they bought so long as they secured a copy, the scarcer 3rd printings copies and the "first printing" copies may stay relatively the same value... I have a copy and frankly dont really want a diversion in case Im inadvertently on the wrong side here... But overall, I feel I'll be okay either way the cookie crumbles if it comes to that..
  9. Disappeared? Or came to their senses! They dodged a bullet and became a bit more aware of the dangers of chasing highest graded copies.
  10. I dunno. first question: why are the dimensions of the book taller than the comics they reprint? there's 2-3" of dead WHITE SPACE ON EACH PAGE. Is this part of a series of books that started with the taller dimension Modern comics reprints, so these are forced to live on pages that are too tall for the squarer dimensions 50-60s pages? lame Also, not much in the way of greatness in these stories. A collector would be better off getting reading copies of these issues. Yeah it would cost a lot more, but it's not as if these PCs will increase in value. They go down in time. Like all the HC we have all bought al these years cause they are so cool when new.. just IMO. OK I looked at a different set and yes, the HC page size was designed for newer taller comics which fit well on the pages. SO they preferred that each book line up on shelves better than how the stories themselves read on page. clever.
  11. 6.5 is a pretty high grade for it, but just shy of a must have for million dollar buyers. So price wouldn't necessarily march upward on every opportunity if a few eligible buyers arent willing to go all out on a copy in a particular auction. I guess. I mean 1.8 is probably record price, or equal to prior sales (cant recall) and 6 times what 6's sold for a decade ago.
  12. First appearance of Groot! If this were a Timely I’d bet some would argue this seriously!
  13. yeah like the Pharaohs, hire contractors to build you a hidden storage space... but dont forget to kill them all when they are done. Its not pretty, but it works.
  14. yeah and if youve ridden up Nvidia all the way, and just sold cause its finally dropping, youve got a lot of new cash to play with. good point.
  15. so has Clayface been chosen for the next Batman movie? This is a 9.0 already over 3K.
  16. clearly, with a 6.0 selling for 3M (even if the result of a bit too much enthusiasm for that rocket stamp) and the Superman 1 for 5.4M last year, IMO anything less than 6M will be disappointing. (remember there's still 3 copies better out there that we know about). As bullish as I am for these keys, kinda make me wish I ponied up for one of these million dollar books cause as high as they sold for then, there sure was a lot more bread in them long-term! as we are seeing. But these are going to a new breed of collector, who unfortunately just came along a few decades late to our party to get them cheap..
  17. as to Snyder, every time I catch WATCHMEN on, I watch a little bit, and stay until the end. A great movie.
  18. where in the world will all that stuff go? it needs a warehouse, and is already IN one!?
  19. I watched the film last night. I should say, I finished it last night after 2 nights of watching a third and a third. I had to stop the first 2 nights cause I felt I had better things to do with the time. Overall, though, I was impressed with most of the FX -- some creatures looked too cartoony, sure, but the entire film was FX with faces added under CGS generated flowing hair. I grimaced at too many of the jokes and dialogue. And so many plot points were similar to Thor (brothers fighting, then pairing up) etc. Enough with Blank Manta!! typo but I like t! That helmet is red and cool, but so stupid! And the ending --- "I Am Aquaman!" seriouslyl? We arent expected to recall dialogue from a decade ago?? Also, do we know exactly what Aquamans powers are? How strong is he? Like too many super-hero fights (even human fights like Wick) he takes a beating, gets knocked out, or weakened. But then pops right back up! Same even with Superman! Either they are superhuman. or they arent! Or have limited strength and is consistently handled. AND --- way too many times a last second rescue appears when a hero is down and about to be killed or whatever. There's exactly zero surprises. Yup -- defeat Mants, only to take on the REAL bad guy underneath the plot. It was not a very original or compelling movie. Just played by itself until the badguys were finally put down (though Black Manta fell down a hole so he will be back --- which is a mistake.. I know Aquaman never had a roster of villains to tap into. But it's like Spider always fighting Green Goblin, or Superman with Luthor! enough! However, somehow, I dont regret watching it.. and cant say I hated it. Compared to an original excitingly visual treat like the animated Miles Spidey films? filled with action, graphic creativity, human interest and warmth, etc etc... no contest
  20. funny they call them "vaults"... I dont know of real vaults that are light enough to walk away with AND come with sturdy handles!
  21. I think I hear a door closing somewhere... someone leaving these all behind... great books. They should probably be unique enough to attract healthy bids in the current climate,