NCAmother Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I just saw a fourth print of the DKR, 1986, issue 1 for sale for 1000. The condition looked like a strict "7" to me. I can't find any information on if reprints are collectable or not, and if so, what is the price range for this book? Seems like the ultimate DKR book to own? There is one on eBay for 2k in 9.0 condition. Thanks, Nate WolverineX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Are you telling me that a DKR 4th print is that expensive? I would rather buy a silver\ bronze age key for that kind of dough. Comics4All, Dave2739 and Readcomix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 6 hours ago, oakman29 said: Are you telling me that a DKR 4th print is that expensive? I would rather buy a silver\ bronze age key for that kind of dough. That's what I've seen on eBay, $2,000 for a 9.0 I just got back into collecting a year ago, I don't remember rarity in reprints but I guess it's changing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, NCAmother said: That's what I've seen on eBay, $2,000 for a 9.0 I just got back into collecting a year ago, I don't remember rarity in reprints but I guess it's changing?? Watch out for snake oil salesmen. Rarity doesn't always go hand in hand with the sticker price. What I mean is they can ask whatever they want, but is someone going to buy at that price. ? I guarantee you that if you really want a DKR #1 4th print, and take the time to dig through long boxes, you'll find one for less than 20.00. It may take you years, but it's the thrill of the chase right? I personally would never pay that kind of price for such a book, but collectors are an odd breed, right! JTLarsen, NCAmother and D2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) $2,000 ?! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Batman-The-Dark-Knight-Returns-1-4th-Printing-Comic-Graphic-Novel-/202013672480?hash=item2f08f40420%3Ag%3AocUAAOSw4gNZiOgJ&nma=true&si=C3pjNRM97fCs3dF31Nq5XnIB4cs%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Edited August 9, 2017 by ygogolak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Wasn't there a guy on here a month or two ago pumping this book? Are there any actual completed sales that would give an actual idea of relative value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, F For Fake said: Wasn't there a guy on here a month or two ago pumping this book? Are there any actual completed sales that would give an actual idea of relative value? I had just read this yesterday: F For Fake and BA773 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 The only completed sale I saw was the one posted for $20! I checked the CGC archives, only 8 copies of the 4th printing are in their catalog. WolverineX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Does anyone have any information as to when and how this was produced...? Much appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, RockMyAmadeus said: Does anyone have any information as to when and how this was produced...? Much appreciated. Thanks! Looking at the pictures of the ended auction, the book was stapled, not bound, and "made in China" BA773 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 2K for a 20.00 book is just absurd. NCAmother 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 hours ago, oakman29 said: 2K for a 20.00 book is just absurd. Agreed, just fascinated by the mystery around this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTLarsen Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 42 minutes ago, NCAmother said: Agreed, just fascinated by the mystery around this book. Pssst: No mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDonut Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 13 hours ago, JTLarsen said: Pssst: No mystery. OK, so what is it? NCAmother and RockMyAmadeus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTLarsen Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 What is what? What exactly is the "mystery" around this book? Is it a clue to a murder I'm not aware of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 5 hours ago, JTLarsen said: What is what? What exactly is the "mystery" around this book? Is it a clue to a murder I'm not aware of? What is the story behind this particular printing? NCAmother 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 10 hours ago, JTLarsen said: What is what? What exactly is the "mystery" around this book? Is it a clue to a murder I'm not aware of? There wasn't a 4th print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 11 hours ago, ygogolak said: There wasn't a 4th print. There was a 4th print, it says 4th print on the inside followed by 'made in china" You can even check the cgc registry. I am curious about this printing as I have no idea if it's super scarce or not, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 4 hours ago, NCAmother said: There was a 4th print, it says 4th print on the inside followed by 'made in china" You can even check the cgc registry. I am curious about this printing as I have no idea if it's super scarce or not, etc. Yes, see above. Made in China leaves some suspicious conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCAmother Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, ygogolak said: Yes, see above. Made in China leaves some suspicious conditions. 7 minutes ago, ygogolak said: Yes, see above. Made in China leaves some suspicious conditions. Why? The first print was made in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
