Randall Ries Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) The prices on this book are nosing up. Is this going to be the new Batman #227? I like this one because it includes the entire head stock of "John's" guitar. Edited September 28, 2017 by Randall Ries Because Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian48 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) No. I have never understood the appeal for this book. It's not even the real Beatles, but rather a parody. On top of that, the cover is really nothing special compared to Adams' other books, and the story is mindbogglingly dumb to boot. Yet, you have to consistently throw out the guide on this one as it sells for crazy prices even in low grades. Edited September 28, 2017 by Brian48 Mr.Illmannered and Westy Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I would have to think this one recedes as people who truly love and care about the Beatles age out of the collecting demographic. (Yes, some people die owning their collections, but many unload first.) As this happens, I would think even the Beatles' long-held magic lustre should fade somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Brian48 said: No. I have never understood the appeal for this book. It's not even the real Beatles, but rather a parody. On top of that, the cover is really nothing special compared to Adams' other books, and the story is mindbogglingly dumb to boot. Yet, you have to consistently throw out the guide on this one as it sells for crazy prices even in low grades. Maybe it's because it includes a letter from Mike W. Barr! I don't get it either and yet the prices keep going up. Anything remoteley Beatles related gets attentio though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Just now, Readcomix said: I would have to think this one recedes as people who truly love and care about the Beatles age out of the collecting demographic. (Yes, some people die owning their collections, but many unload first.) As this happens, I would think even the Beatles' long-held magic lustre should fade somewhat. "As this happens, I would think even the Beatles' long-held magic lustre should fade somewhat." Gotta disagree with that one. They are second only to Elvis Presley in popularity. When the Paul and Ringo go to their just reward, the Beatles money making machine will go into overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian48 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I think Elvis will have more staying power. He's still very active according to many eye witness sightings. Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian48 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Anyway, here's my copy. I'm happy with it, but I'd never put it over any of my other Adams Bat books. comicnoir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Randall Ries said: "As this happens, I would think even the Beatles' long-held magic lustre should fade somewhat." Gotta disagree with that one. They are second only to Elvis Presley in popularity. When the Paul and Ringo go to their just reward, the Beatles money making machine will go into overdrive. In the short term, I agree. Over time, I expect the manufacture of new fans will be fewer and fewer. But I could be wrong. Like Brian48 said, the story is mindbogglingly dumb. It's a Beatles-based curiousity, and I sold mine effortlessly, but it isn't exactly important Batman canon, so no legs coming from that perspective. That said, if you're a Beatles guy, it's up there with Dell's Life of the Beatles and Gold Key's Yellow Submarine adaptation (which may well be the strangest comic I have ever read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Gorgeous copies, guys! Mine's gone (far lower grade) but here's my Elvis keeper for you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I've never been that interested in either cover-only book, compared to owning a nice Batman 232 and 251. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Sinescu Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 59 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said: I've never been that interested in either cover-only book, compared to owning a nice Batman 232 and 251. Yeah, same here. I love the Beatles. I love Batman. Yet I have put exactly zero effort into getting a copy of 222 for my run. 227 is only slightly higher on my list TBH, but neither one is a book I'm going to pursue as I think the prices are way out of line with the substance they offer, especially compared with meaty keys like 232, 234, 251, 'Tec 400, etc. To me, they're more kind of niche books that seem to have gotten out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I find it interesting that it was mentioned the book was on the rise. I haven't paid much attention to the last year sales, but I noticed the book had actually gone down on a few of comiclink's auctions in the 9.2 and 9.4 range in the past 2 years. Of course, they don't report to GPA. I've never "needed" to have the book because it is a parody and frankly, the cover doesn't do anything for me. As mentioned the story blows, too. Don't get me wrong, I'd buy the right copy if the price is right, but no infatuation for it like 227, 232 and 251. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian48 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Ken Aldred said: I've never been that interested in either cover-only book, compared to owning a nice Batman 232 and 251. I felt the same way initially. In fact, Bats 232 was the book I targeted first, then Bats 251, but Bats 227 sort of grew on me really quick. Randall Ries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grebal Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I buried Paul. I really love 227, but I'm a marvel guy and I just happened to luck upon a copy as part of a lot, though always been a fan of Adams' work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 15 hours ago, Randall Ries said: "As this happens, I would think even the Beatles' long-held magic lustre should fade somewhat." Gotta disagree with that one. They are second only to Elvis Presley in popularity. When the Paul and Ringo go to their just reward, the Beatles money making machine will go into overdrive. Maybe for a couple months. Just like when every other celebrity dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 7 hours ago, ygogolak said: Maybe for a couple months. Just like when every other celebrity dies. 'Fraid not. Yeah, there will be a run on recordings and memorabilia at 1st, but no way will the Beatles fade out. Elvis Presley is still a $150 million per year enterprise. The powers that be make sure they shake every dime out of the fans. The Beatles won't be any different. There are icons, then there are ICONS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 18 hours ago, Brian48 said: I felt the same way initially. In fact, Bats 232 was the book I targeted first, then Bats 251, but Bats 227 sort of grew on me really quick. I collected all the Adams interiors 1st and am now working on the covers. To a degree. I keep getting distracted with other comic books I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 58 minutes ago, Randall Ries said: I collected all the Adams interiors 1st and am now working on the covers. To a degree. I keep getting distracted with other comic books I want. Now ain't THAT an all-night topic! Distracting books! Kind of related ... The Adams Batman cover that I am personally surprised is so cheap (compared to the other biggies) is #230, with him looming over the biker gang. Hauntingly cool. (Sorry, I don't have a copy to post.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 24 minutes ago, Readcomix said: Now ain't THAT an all-night topic! Distracting books! Kind of related ... The Adams Batman cover that I am personally surprised is so cheap (compared to the other biggies) is #230, with him looming over the biker gang. Hauntingly cool. (Sorry, I don't have a copy to post.) I always liked this cover, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 minute ago, scooter99 said: I always liked this cover, too. Thank you! Beautiful copy! romanheart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
