RICK STARR Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 11 hours ago, mysterio said: Here is another of my recent pickups, though I made the deal about six months ago. Finally got it paid off and feel like I can show it off. Congrats!! A major pre hero grail, sweeeeet. mysterio and bc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/8/2019 at 8:19 AM, mysterio said: #4 and 22 for sure, 24 is not easy either. #2-3 are certainly less common. As far as the later issues go, TTA 22 is definitely tough in higher grades. This is the best copy I've found in my quest: jimm, KirbyJack and TheWatcher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mucheee1 Posted May 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2019 Dick Pontoon, Get Marwood & I, bc and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mucheee1 said: Cor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, bc said: As far as the later issues go, TTA 22 is definitely tough in higher grades. This is the best copy I've found in my quest: Nice blues, lots of copies have that slight fade towards gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Mucheee1 said: Very nice #52. It is definitely a tough issue in grade along with #22. crimson dynamo, mysterio and bc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, RICK STARR said: Very nice #52. It is definitely a tough issue in grade along with #22. Yes, for JIM I’d agree that #52 is difficult period but especially in grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Lou 14 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 8 hours ago, bc said: As far as the later issues go, TTA 22 is definitely tough in higher grades. This is the best copy I've found in my quest: If you ever upgrade, please sell me your undercopy! bc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Looks like my book that was lost in the mail has been located. for a safe delivery... bc, KirbyJack, Mucheee1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hulksdaddy1 Posted May 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Just picked up in a collection. Not sure why, but I just love the patina of it. Seems...right, somehow Edited May 13, 2019 by Hulksdaddy1 1950's war comics, Mucheee1, bc and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 33 minutes ago, Hulksdaddy1 said: Just picked up in a collection. Not sure why, but I just love the patina of it. Seems...right, somehow Congrats! I’d be quite happy with that level of patina. bc and Hulksdaddy1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I know what you mean. One of the reasons I’m content with low grade comics. 1950's war comics and Hulksdaddy1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 6 hours ago, KirbyJack said: I know what you mean. One of the reasons I’m content with low grade comics. I like the beauty of a high grade copy, but there is something really appealing about a solid lower grade book that speaks to the collector in me. I appreciate a well loved book that you can tell passed through a few owners’ hands and was enjoyed. bc and KirbyJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Hulksdaddy1 said: Just picked up in a collection. Not sure why, but I just love the patina of it. Seems...right, somehow Nice patina Hulksdaddy1, FoggyNelson and ComicConnoisseur 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 This one's a little rough as well … but it only cost a dime when I purchased it from a used book store back in the 70's. Hulksdaddy1, bc, mysterio and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getoutandstayout Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Between TOS #1 and TTA #1, which should cost me less in, say, a 3.0-4.0 grade? Even at that low grade, it's going to push my budget to the edge. I wanted to try and get one of these before the ceiling went even higher. I can forget a JIM #1 or ST #1 - they're out of my league now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Getoutandstayout said: Between TOS #1 and TTA #1, which should cost me less in, say, a 3.0-4.0 grade? Even at that low grade, it's going to push my budget to the edge. I wanted to try and get one of these before the ceiling went even higher. I can forget a JIM #1 or ST #1 - they're out of my league now. The Strange Tales and Journey #1s are completely different kinds of comics than Astonish or Suspense 1. Atlas pre code horror vs. pre hero Marvel. I'd suspect that the Suspense 1 would fetch a bit more than Astonish 1, simply because Suspense is a more collected title. It will all depend on the individual book, of course. They're close. bc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Getoutandstayout said: Between TOS #1 and TTA #1, which should cost me less in, say, a 3.0-4.0 grade? Even at that low grade, it's going to push my budget to the edge. I wanted to try and get one of these before the ceiling went even higher. I can forget a JIM #1 or ST #1 - they're out of my league now. Just looking at GPA for these two issues: TTA 1 - CGC 3.0 = $1,076 TOS 1 - CGC 3.0 = $1,020 So you can take your pick -bc PS - ST 1 in CGC 3.0 is about double that at $2.040 and JIM 1 is CGC 3.0 is triple at $3,227. Edited May 15, 2019 by bc moar data KirbyJack and Getoutandstayout 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Well, jeez...if you're gonna use facts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, KirbyJack said: Well, jeez...if you're gonna use facts... Good morning sir. KirbyJack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...