Which key issues that are currently undervalued in your opinion? 8 8

[oakman29]

31 minutes ago, First Upgrade said:

Soon to be encapsulated...

Nice, one of my favorite books ever. Would you say that's about an 8.0-8.5?

[First Upgrade]

9 hours ago, oakman29 said:

Nice, one of my favorite books ever. Would you say that's about an 8.0-8.5?

This example has just enough defects & structural damage to keep it from grading higher...

[boomtown]

A character that I keep waiting to break out is Abigail Arcane Holland in Swamp Thing #3. With many of DC's lower level female leads blowing up, I'm surprised that she has garnered so little interest, to the point that most don't even know her 1st appearance. The first 9 issues of Swamp Thing, with Wrightson art, are already considered classics, they just don't sell for much. Issue #3 features the 1st appearance of both Abby and the Patchwork Man. I can't imagine a Swamp Thing TV series that doesn't feature Abby in the female lead. The book has started creeping up in the last week or so, with the TV announcement, but still seems reasonable for an early 70's classic. Hey, this may just push that whole Wrightson run up to where it should be, books have been under-priced for decades.

[ramrod44]

On May 5, 2018 at 7:41 PM, boomtown said:

A character that I keep waiting to break out is Abigail Arcane Holland in Swamp Thing #3. With many of DC's lower level female leads blowing up, I'm surprised that she has garnered so little interest, to the point that most don't even know her 1st appearance. The first 9 issues of Swamp Thing, with Wrightson art, are already considered classics, they just don't sell for much. Issue #3 features the 1st appearance of both Abby and the Patchwork Man. I can't imagine a Swamp Thing TV series that doesn't feature Abby in the female lead. The book has started creeping up in the last week or so, with the TV announcement, but still seems reasonable for an early 70's classic. Hey, this may just push that whole Wrightson run up to where it should be, books have been under-priced for decades.

The run that got me collecting comics:

[Brian48]

On 1/28/2018 at 8:52 PM, Brian48 said:

I've been seeking reasonably priced copies of Vampire Tales #2 (first Satana) for a little while now, but I think it might have caught on with other folks as well. Graded copies are priced way, way above of what you'd might expect. 

After "leaving" the hobby over two years ago and almost four years later after this old post, I can finally quoted myself.  Satana is home just in time for Christmas. Unless something else comes along that completely blows me away, I think this is the last book I'll buy in a while. 

[bronze johnny]

The key issues that are undervalued are all the ones in my collection. The overvalued key issues are those I don't own.

[Sauce Dog]

On 5/6/2018 at 11:59 PM, ramrod44 said:

The run that got me collecting comics:

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u673/ramrod442004/SwampThing3cgc98_zps3e2a0233.jpg

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u673/ramrod442004/SwampThing2cgc98_zps848de906.jpg

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u673/ramrod442004/ST5cgc98_zps21697d76.jpg

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u673/ramrod442004/ST6cgc98_zps71671b9c.jpg

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u673/ramrod442004/ST8cgc98_zpsd58d4fa8.jpg

I'm thinking these are now making a play to be removed from the 'undervalued' category

All auctions as of this week:

[Brian48]

I'm surprised ST 7 is not more popular than it is. For awhile, it was practically ignored by Bat fans.  I know there's a lot of copies out there, but considering the craze for vintage Batman related books, you'd think more fans would be interested in Wrightson's take of the Dark Knight. Good to see it finally get more attention.

 

Edited December 19, 2021 by Brian48

[Iqc23]

Savage tales 1 has been raising lately but still  very undervalued.  

[Jayman]

[Key Largo Comics]

On 5/5/2018 at 8:41 PM, boomtown said:

A character that I keep waiting to break out is Abigail Arcane Holland in Swamp Thing #3. With many of DC's lower level female leads blowing up, I'm surprised that she has garnered so little interest, to the point that most don't even know her 1st appearance. The first 9 issues of Swamp Thing, with Wrightson art, are already considered classics, they just don't sell for much. Issue #3 features the 1st appearance of both Abby and the Patchwork Man. I can't imagine a Swamp Thing TV series that doesn't feature Abby in the female lead. The book has started creeping up in the last week or so, with the TV announcement, but still seems reasonable for an early 70's classic. Hey, this may just push that whole Wrightson run up to where it should be, books have been under-priced for decades.

What TV announcement? Is there something recent? The HBO Max series from a couple years ago was great but I haven't heard anything about a reboot or resumption of the show.

[habsfan1]

On 12/23/2021 at 7:02 AM, Key Largo Comics said:

What TV announcement? Is there something recent? The HBO Max series from a couple years ago was great but I haven't heard anything about a reboot or resumption of the show.

The post you are quoting is from a few years ago, so you are speaking about the same series

[LowGradeBronze]

Fear 20, first solo Morbius. Ticks a lot of boxes as a minor key. 

[Key Largo Comics]

On 12/23/2021 at 7:25 AM, habsfan1 said:

The post you are quoting is from a few years ago, so you are speaking about the same series

Holy cow you're right. 

[Brock]

On 12/23/2021 at 7:25 AM, habsfan1 said:

The post you are quoting is from a few years ago, so you are speaking about the same series

If you meet your younger self during the discussion, the universe may implode.

Edited December 25, 2021 by Brock

[zosocane]

On 12/23/2021 at 11:42 AM, LowGradeBronze said:

Fear 20, first solo Morbius. Ticks a lot of boxes as a minor key. 

And a classic Bronze Age cover.

[LowGradeBronze]

Now don't laugh at this suggestion: Warlock 12 is first solo and origin, (although it may lack some truth in the telling,) of Pip the troll. 

I really love everything about this comic. There is so much room for growth too on this issue. Buy one, you won't be disappointed. Spot the panel in which a famous Neal Adams' Batman pose is copied/referred to. There, that's got you all interested. 

 

[LowGradeBronze]

See the similarity? Too close to be coincidence, surely? (Apologies for poor photo quality of Pip image. I didn't want to squash the comic in the scanner!)

 

 

[da.amazing.spiderman]

Okay, I admit I have a vested interest in this speculation.  From the DC comics that will shine the brightest / be a potential multi-bagger in the coming 2 to 3 years - Wonder Woman #204 (1st Appearance of Nubia) is high on my watch list.

 

Why...Because there's a very strong possibility that the DCEU has BIG PLANS for Nubia and that she'll be featured prominently in the upcoming Wonder Woman #3 movie. 

 

For you CGC collectors, the census shows there are currently only (5) copies of WW #204 in CGC 9.8 Universal Blue out of a population of 247 graded copies.  That means just 2% of the CGC population of WW #204 are in 9.8 condition.  Which equates to a dramatic imbalance of low supply vs high demand for this puppy in the CGC 9.8 grade.

 

Following the path of other very scarce CGC 9.8 Bronze Age books (Marvel Spotlight #5, Heroes for Hire #1, Strange Tales #169, etc) this issue has what I hope / believe to be a bright future once the news is official about Nubia joining the DCEU.

[MAR1979]

On 12/25/2021 at 10:48 PM, da.amazing.spiderman said:

Okay, I admit I have a vested interest in this speculation.  From the DC comics that will shine the brightest / be a potential multi-bagger in the coming 2 to 3 years - Wonder Woman #204 (1st Appearance of Nubia) is high on my watch list.

 

Why...Because there's a very strong possibility that the DCEU has BIG PLANS for Nubia and that she'll be featured prominently in the upcoming Wonder Woman #3 movie. 

 

For you CGC collectors, the census shows there are currently only (5) copies of WW #204 in CGC 9.8 Universal Blue out of a population of 247 graded copies.  That means just 2% of the CGC population of WW #204 are in 9.8 condition.  Which equates to a dramatic imbalance of low supply vs high demand for this puppy in the CGC 9.8 grade.

 

Following the path of other very scarce CGC 9.8 Bronze Age books (Marvel Spotlight #5, Heroes for Hire #1, Strange Tales #169, etc) this issue has what I hope / believe to be a bright future once the news is official about Nubia joining the DCEU.

It's not Marvel thus demand may have already peaked?  Buying now at current asking rate represents future wallet-ache.

Your honesty in the first sentence is refreshing. You clearly have bias towards the book on your part but betting on DC+DCEU is almost always a losing proposition. Smart money speculates on Bronze/Copper/Modern Marvel and never on DC and certainly never ever on a DCUE appearance.  Black Adam/The Rock being the most notable outlier.

 

Edited December 26, 2021 by MAR1979