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When will/will the WALKING DEAD bubble burst?
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Jaydogrules

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Just asked my LCS owner who also has one and he said the same. Up to 9 now :banana:

 

It must be a hell of a lot more than 9. Have you seen ebay lately ? 9.8 copies have dried up and now 9.6's and 9.4's are starting to go for some crazy money.

 

This book is actually surging right now.

 

-J.

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Sqeggs

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Yep.

 

And Star Trek lasted only 2 seasons and had a comic that lasted... hey, that comic lasted 61 issues, through 1979...

 

Walking Dead has already bested both of those by X3....(X4 for the comic)

 

It has iconic characters (Rick, Michonne), set in a sci-fi world of the near-future.

 

Pretty good comparison.

 

Actually lasted three seasons, but it's still a good point.

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Yep.

 

And Star Trek lasted only 2 seasons and had a comic that lasted... hey, that comic lasted 61 issues, through 1979...

 

Walking Dead has already bested both of those by X3....(X4 for the comic)

 

It has iconic characters (Rick, Michonne), set in a sci-fi world of the near-future.

 

Pretty good comparison.

 

Actually lasted three seasons, but it's still a good point.

 

I still think it is way too early to compare Walking Dead to Star Trek.

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grayzr

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Yep.

 

And Star Trek lasted only 2 seasons and had a comic that lasted... hey, that comic lasted 61 issues, through 1979...

 

Walking Dead has already bested both of those by X3....(X4 for the comic)

 

It has iconic characters (Rick, Michonne), set in a sci-fi world of the near-future.

 

Pretty good comparison.

 

Actually lasted three seasons, but it's still a good point.

 

I still think it is way too early to compare Walking Dead to Star Trek.

 

Have you seen the cover of walking dead #1?

Does this look like the cover of something that will die off?

 

My copy for reference :grin:

 

walking%20dead%201.jpg

 

 

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punksdropdirtysrh

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Yep.

 

And Star Trek lasted only 2 seasons and had a comic that lasted... hey, that comic lasted 61 issues, through 1979...

 

Walking Dead has already bested both of those by X3....(X4 for the comic)

 

It has iconic characters (Rick, Michonne), set in a sci-fi world of the near-future.

 

Pretty good comparison.

 

Actually lasted three seasons, but it's still a good point.

 

I still think it is way too early to compare Walking Dead to Star Trek.

 

Have you seen the cover of walking dead #1?

Does this look like the cover of something that will die off?

 

My copy for reference :grin:

 

walking%20dead%201.jpg

 

 

I'm a pretty big TWD fan and collector, and definitely support this books prestige, but the cover has never really appealed to me. Oddly enough, #2 seems to catch my eye more. I think #4 and #9 are the best from the first 10.

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I disagree. WD 1 in 9.8 will be selling for $1500 in 3-4 years time. We can come back to this thread then and see just where they'll stand.

 

lol

 

People were saying the same thing 3 years ago...

 

Clearly they were wrong. :applause:

 

3 years ago WD was in season what, 2 ? Things were going well for the show. It was in full swing and interesting. Past tense.

 

Also 3 years ago people were saying WD 1 9.8 would likely be selling for 5K by now. Ummm.... no.

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I work for law enforcement and work with hundreds of people. Not one person I talk with is getting tired of the show. In fact they like the show better every season. I don't know what some of you guys are talking about. The show has over 15 million people watching it every week. It's the only show that I consistently hear people talking about and people love this show.

 

The only time I ever hear negative comments about the walking dead is on this website and other comic websites. I also hear some bad comments at my LCS. So besides comic guys I have NEVER heard one person say anything bad about the show.

 

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but the show is not close to ending. I think Kirkman mentioned he has enough material already written for 12 seasons. The TV show will most likely be on for at least 6 more years and who knows it could go on for 15 or more seasons. Plus I'm sure once it does end they will probably have a Walking Dead movie.

 

I have heard the same song and dance comments on this website about how this show stinks and will be ending soon. Well it's not going to happen for many years folks. The ratings are incredible and the general public loves the show. For every comic guy who disses the show there are thousands of regular guys/gals that love the show.

 

One more thing I keep hearing some of you dissing the comic and claiming the price is going to go way down. Well I’m glad I did not listen to any of you because the price has been going up the last couple of years. According to GPA the 2014 average price for a CGC 9.8 copy was $1,982. The 2015 average price was $2,075 and the current 90 average price is $2,424. The last copy sold went for $2,900.

 

Issue #2 will now cost you around $1,100 to obtain. The current 90 average price is $1,179. Plus for those of you who read the wanted to buy forum you will see ample collectors trying to get some of the tougher issues to find and they are offering over 200% of GPA for some issues.

 

Bottom Line: The Walking Dead is HOT. The comic is one of the best comics to hit the stands each month and the TV show is one of the most popular shows on TV. Of course some people don’t like it but the overwhelming majority of people do and that means the show and comic will be around for a long time.

 

 

Couldn't of stated it better

 

(thumbs u

 

Interesting. Personally, I couldn't have stated it better.

 

;)

 

 

 

-slym

 

Same here. I wish I would have bought TWD comics long ago. :cry:

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I'm a pretty big TWD fan and collector, and definitely support this books prestige, but the cover has never really appealed to me. Oddly enough, #2 seems to catch my eye more. I think #4 and #9 are the best from the first 10.

 

:whee:

Screen%20Shot%202016-05-08%20at%2011.23.21%20AM.png

 

My personal favorite :cloud9:

Screen%20Shot%202016-05-08%20at%2011.31.06%20AM.png

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I'm a pretty big TWD fan and collector, and definitely support this books prestige, but the cover has never really appealed to me. Oddly enough, #2 seems to catch my eye more. I think #4 and #9 are the best from the first 10.

 

:whee:

Screen%20Shot%202016-05-08%20at%2011.23.21%20AM.png

 

:applause:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I'm a pretty big TWD fan and collector, and definitely support this books prestige, but the cover has never really appealed to me. Oddly enough, #2 seems to catch my eye more. I think #4 and #9 are the best from the first 10.

 

:whee:

Screen%20Shot%202016-05-08%20at%2011.23.21%20AM.png

 

My personal favorite :cloud9:

Screen%20Shot%202016-05-08%20at%2011.31.06%20AM.png

 

..... 19 :cloud9: ...... I consider that one a classic. I loved the show and decided to pick up a few odd issues for inventory, and ended up just keeping them ...... some of the covers I really like..... 69, 100, 108...... I used to not "get it" in regards to the comics..... but I do now. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

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grayzr

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I'm a pretty big TWD fan and collector, and definitely support this books prestige, but the cover has never really appealed to me. Oddly enough, #2 seems to catch my eye more. I think #4 and #9 are the best from the first 10.

 

:whee:

Screen%20Shot%202016-05-08%20at%2011.23.21%20AM.png

 

My personal favorite :cloud9:

Screen%20Shot%202016-05-08%20at%2011.31.06%20AM.png

 

..... 19 :cloud9: ...... I consider that one a classic. I loved the show and decided to pick up a few odd issues for inventory, and ended up just keeping them ...... some of the covers I really like..... 69, 100, 108...... I used to not "get it" in regards to the comics..... but I do now. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

thanks Jimbo, I first heard of walking dead a few months before the show aired in 2010 and decided to go see what the series was about. Within minutes of reading the first issue I just fell in love with the art and story.

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This is one title I have yet to pick up a slab for.

 

I do have all the trades... love how their covers flow into each other when laid flat on the table. Very cool.

 

Would love to pick up a couple of nice slabs for this though...

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