Bat-Man Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I think that it is about time that we began a club devoted to one of the most beloved runs in the history of the Golden Age; the famous "Pre-Robin Tec" run. Detective Comics #27-37... *Your copy: how did you get it? *Where did you get it from? *Why did you get it? *What kind of condition is it in? *Stories behind the book. *Interested in picking up a copy? *Interested in picking up another copy? Pretty much anything that you can think of related to the Pre-Robin Tec run is fair game. (thumbs u If my new display name hasn't already given it away, allow me to be the first to share... Detective Comics #33: CGC .5 (Back cover missing; WHITE Pages) This was a book that I had wanted for many years. I learned long ago that Detective Comics #27 would be way out of my price-range and at this point, the same could be said of any copy of Batman #1 that isn't coverless. I was very fortunate that a fellow board-member, "Bat-Man", was willing to sell me his copy. It was a book that I had wanted ever since he first shared it with me and I feel very fortunate to now be able to call it my own. Obviously the book has been through a lot. It has some serious mouse-chew and the back-cover is missing. What I found amazing is that despite the obvious defects, what remains of the book is still in fantastic condition. White pages and the classic image of Batman on the front-cover is still 100% in-tact. If it were not for the defects, this book would have never been anywhere near my price-range and I'd have to settle for a higher graded copy of a much less significant issue. Detective Comics #33 has always been one of my personal favorites because I simply love the cover and feel that the story of Batman's origin is the most important Golden Age story ever told. And thus...I'm proud to call myself "Detective33Kid". Great name and congrats! Now, I just need a pre-robin Tec to join this club. You need a Tec 31 for the club and for "mind explosion" Definitely like Tec 31 and for "mind explosion" as you mention. Also, thinking 29 or 35. I think with how difficult finding an Action 13 is proving to be, your gonna beat me to "mind explosion" first. 29,31,35 - can't go wrong with any. Mega Grails one and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Definitely like Tec 31 and for "mind explosion" as you mention. Also, thinking 29 or 35. If the grades and asking prices were equal, I'd go with Tec #29 for sure; I'd even take a lower-graded 29 over a higher-graded 35 depending on the degree of disparity of course. Can't go wrong either way though. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 I think that it is about time that we began a club devoted to one of the most beloved runs in the history of the Golden Age; the famous "Pre-Robin Tec" run. Detective Comics #27-37... *Your copy: how did you get it? *Where did you get it from? *Why did you get it? *What kind of condition is it in? *Stories behind the book. *Interested in picking up a copy? *Interested in picking up another copy? Pretty much anything that you can think of related to the Pre-Robin Tec run is fair game. (thumbs u If my new display name hasn't already given it away, allow me to be the first to share... Detective Comics #33: CGC .5 (Back cover missing; WHITE Pages) This was a book that I had wanted for many years. I learned long ago that Detective Comics #27 would be way out of my price-range and at this point, the same could be said of any copy of Batman #1 that isn't coverless. I was very fortunate that a fellow board-member, "Bat-Man", was willing to sell me his copy. It was a book that I had wanted ever since he first shared it with me and I feel very fortunate to now be able to call it my own. Obviously the book has been through a lot. It has some serious mouse-chew and the back-cover is missing. What I found amazing is that despite the obvious defects, what remains of the book is still in fantastic condition. White pages and the classic image of Batman on the front-cover is still 100% in-tact. If it were not for the defects, this book would have never been anywhere near my price-range and I'd have to settle for a higher graded copy of a much less significant issue. Detective Comics #33 has always been one of my personal favorites because I simply love the cover and feel that the story of Batman's origin is the most important Golden Age story ever told. And thus...I'm proud to call myself "Detective33Kid". Great name and congrats! Now, I just need a pre-robin Tec to join this club. You need a Tec 31 for the club and for "mind explosion" Definitely like Tec 31 and for "mind explosion" as you mention. Also, thinking 29 or 35. I think with how difficult finding an Action 13 is proving to be, your gonna beat me to "mind explosion" first. 29,31,35 - can't go wrong with any. Mega Grails one and all. Maybe you guys could swap copies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Imran and Andre and the "new" George and Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Definitely like Tec 31 and for "mind explosion" as you mention. Also, thinking 29 or 35. If the grades and asking prices were equal, I'd go with Tec #29 for sure; I'd even take a lower-graded 29 over a higher-graded 35 depending on the degree of disparity of course. Can't go wrong either way though. (thumbs u Lots of decision to make, but I will add a least one of the above in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Imran and Andre and the "new" George and Rick Rick, you and I both know that you have a Pre-Robin Tec or two stashed away in your collection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hope you don't mind. Here is a "mind explosion" to celebrate pre-robin Tec club. Tristan Esteph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat-Man Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hope you don't mind. Here is a "mind explosion" to celebrate pre-robin Tec club. Never gets old seeing them together. "Mind Exploded" Tristan Esteph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat-Man Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Definitely like Tec 31 and for "mind explosion" as you mention. Also, thinking 29 or 35. If the grades and asking prices were equal, I'd go with Tec #29 for sure; I'd even take a lower-graded 29 over a higher-graded 35 depending on the degree of disparity of course. Can't go wrong either way though. (thumbs u Lots of decision to make, but I will add a least one of the above in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Imran and Andre and the "new" George and Rick Rick, you and I both know that you have a Pre-Robin Tec or two stashed away in your collection... what about a tec 27 and a tec 31...would that count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Imran and Andre and the "new" George and Rick Rick, you and I both know that you have a Pre-Robin Tec or two stashed away in your collection... what about a tec 27 and a tec 31...would that count Can I get back to you on that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campued1010 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Imran and Andre and the "new" George and Rick Rick, you and I both know that you have a Pre-Robin Tec or two stashed away in your collection... what about a tec 27 and a tec 31...would that count Let's see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Imran and Andre and the "new" George and Rick Rick, you and I both know that you have a Pre-Robin Tec or two stashed away in your collection... what about a tec 27 and a tec 31...would that count Let's see them I will be charging a fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catrick339 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I just snuck in under the wire, I found a 'tec 37 about 10 years ago at an antique store, it was a decent VG...except for that thumb sized chunk out of the center LH edge of the back cover, The antique dealer knew that he had a good comic, and we parted ways about $75 apart. He wouldn't budge down, and I wouldn't budge up. About a year later I got a call, and he offered to split the difference. I offered $25 beyond my last offer...and bought it for $350. Kept it a couple years, read it a few times and enjoyed it greatly....but I'm more of a Superman guy than a Batman guy, and I eventually sold it to a dealer amigo for $600. Heh, sure wish I had it back now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem1138 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 My lone entry into the club...Matt Nelson says it has a 50/50 shot at a 5.5 and the CGC graders contemplated it...but I love it as is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 My lone entry into the club...Matt Nelson says it has a 50/50 shot at a 5.5 and the CGC graders contemplated it...but I love it as is... 5.0, 5.5, who cares, it is a BEAUT...if only I were a rich man, i could have kept it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman2008 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Here's my run in no particular order. I've been very lucky in acquiring affordable, low-grade pre-Robins before the prices skyrocketed. Not displayed below, are a Tec 29 (currently being restored by Ken) and a Bat 1 (shown elsewhere). I also used to own a Tec 37, now in the collection of Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 I just snuck in under the wire, I found a 'tec 37 about 10 years ago at an antique store, it was a decent VG...except for that thumb sized chunk out of the center LH edge of the back cover, The antique dealer knew that he had a good comic, and we parted ways about $75 apart. He wouldn't budge down, and I wouldn't budge up. About a year later I got a call, and he offered to split the difference. I offered $25 beyond my last offer...and bought it for $350. Kept it a couple years, read it a few times and enjoyed it greatly....but I'm more of a Superman guy than a Batman guy, and I eventually sold it to a dealer amigo for $600. Heh, sure wish I had it back now.... Not everyday that you find a Pre-Robin Tec in an antique store; very interesting story. Wonder where the book is today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 My lone entry into the club...Matt Nelson says it has a 50/50 shot at a 5.5 and the CGC graders contemplated it...but I love it as is... If one were to ever have a lone entry, that's a fantastic book to do it with! Any story as to you went about acquiring it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Here's my run in no particular order. I've been very lucky in acquiring affordable, low-grade pre-Robins before the prices skyrocketed. Not displayed below, are a Tec 29 (currently being restored by Ken) and a Bat 1 (shown elsewhere). I also used to own a Tec 37, now in the collection of Alex. Very, VERY impressive! I'm sure you can't wait to see the #29 when you get it back. I also really like your #31, reminds me of my #33 due to the solid PQ and the missing the back-cover. Out of curiosity, what do you think the FMV on the #31 would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
