valiantman Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 3:36 PM, Aweandlorder said: On 2/11/2018 at 12:41 PM, comiconxion said: Not sure how rare many of these are in high-grade, but they all have low print runs and were somewhat "hot" independent books at one point in time: Gobbledygook #1 & 2 (1st Fugitoid & TMNT Ad) - although these can't be graded by CGC. Other "lesser keys" to consider: - Fish Police #1 - Megaton Explosion #1 (1st Youngblood) - Fantasy Quarterly #1 (1st Elfquest) - Nexus #1 Magazine (Signed & #/d to 500) - Dime Press #1, Next Men #21 or SDCC #2 (Whichever you consider the 1st Hellboy) - Thundermace #1 (2-Color Cover - 1st Chakran the Forever Man) - Realm #4 (1st Deadworld) - Harbinger #0 (Mail-in version) - Tick Special Edition #1 - Tick #2 uncut cover version - Tick #12 - All 4 different no logo variants - Adventurers #1 Skeleton Cover - Quadrant #1 - Raw #1 (May be too big to CGC) - Funny Animals #1 (1st Maus) - Huzzah #1 (Fanzine - 1st App. Erma Felna) - Albedo #0 (White with Yellow Table - 50 copies) - Power Comics #1 (1st Sim Aardvark) - TMNT #3 NYC Variant - Gold Turtlemania - Eagle #1 Special Edition (Signed & #'d) - Rare, but not super expensive or important - Dark Horse Presents #1 (1st Concrete) - Comico Primer #5 (1st Maxx) - Colt #2 1st Printing (with TMNT Pin-up - only 3,000 copies) Hopefully, there's at least 1 or 2 that may be appealing to go after from the list above. And btw this list is EPIC and hard to beat Dime Press #4 (not #1) Parabellum 1 Link to post Share on other sites
___ Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 added another super rare beauty to my list, just recently discovered. Farlaine true first print before fire edition. Great story behind it, assuming no one was hurt in the fire. Link to post Share on other sites
Lex_Luthor Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/9/2018 at 12:33 PM, 1p36DSA said: I have about exhausted my search for high grade indies that had very small print runs or very hard to find in high grade. Anyone else have suggestions from what I have? This can crossover somewhat into moderns but for the most part they are cooper books. This is what I have come up with so far in no particular order. Farlaine #1 (first printing, pre-fire) Mouse Guard #1 (Comixpress B/W) Cursed Pirate Girl #1 (Comixpress) Greed #6 (Milk & Cheese) Bone #1 (1st print Red logo) Bone #2 (Thorn) Albedo #2 (Usagi Yojimbo) Betty & Veronica #320 (Cheryl Blossom) Goon #1 (Avatar) Hillbilly #1 Copra #1-6 Cerebus #1 Love & Rockets #1 (Self published) Strangers in Paradise #1 Comico Primer #2 (1st Grendel) TMNT #1 (1st or 2nd print) 30 days of night #1 (first print) Visions #1 (Flaming Carrot) - still searching, any leads are appreciated GA has the Visions book http://www.golden-age-collectibles.com/ComicsBook.asp?Book=16010&SCId=1119 Link to post Share on other sites
___ Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thanks for sharing. As nice as it is, it is not a $800 book Link to post Share on other sites
topcat54 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 found this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/Visions-1-CGC-7-5-White-Pages-1st-Flaming-Carrot/282855403871?hash=item41db7ef15f:g:6r8AAOSwIspajE9B ___ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
topcat54 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 its not copper but what about this one ygogolak and ___ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Aweandlorder Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I nominate Hellrazor to the list (ad taken from Comics Journal circa 1987) Link to post Share on other sites
NoMan Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 The Silent Invasion #1. Nobody ever talks about that book. I love it. I'll tell you more about it if it interests you. ___ and Readcomix 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Aweandlorder Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 1 hour ago, NoMan said: The Silent Invasion #1. Nobody ever talks about that book. I love it. I'll tell you more about it if it interests you. Of course. Great book! Not rare by any means tho. But def one of my top 5 copper books Link to post Share on other sites
NoMan Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 56 minutes ago, Aweandlorder said: Of course. Great book! Not rare by any means tho. But def one of my top 5 copper books I never hear anyone speak of it. I have no idea the Renegade Press print run. There was even a 2 volume TPB collection of the 6 issues or so with a forward by Frank Miller. It's really a crime this isn't held in a higher light. Oh, how about Chester Brown's original Yummy Fur zine? Link to post Share on other sites
Aweandlorder Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 26 minutes ago, NoMan said: I never hear anyone speak of it. I have no idea the Renegade Press print run. There was even a 2 volume TPB collection of the 6 issues or so with a forward by Frank Miller. It's really a crime this isn't held in a higher light. Oh, how about Chester Brown's original Yummy Fur zine? It sure is. I've mentioned it a few times here but no one seems to care the 80s were full of small wonders Link to post Share on other sites
NoMan Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 19 minutes ago, Aweandlorder said: It sure is. I've mentioned it a few times here but no one seems to care the 80s were full of small wonders maybe you and I need to hold some kind of protest to draw attention to the book. Maybe destroy any books in our collection that aren't CGC 9.8 at some kinda press conference down in Sarasota !? Link to post Share on other sites
Aweandlorder Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 44 minutes ago, NoMan said: maybe you and I need to hold some kind of protest to draw attention to the book. Maybe destroy any books in our collection that aren't CGC 9.8 at some kinda press conference down in Sarasota !? I like the sound of that. I'll just do it for fun with no alterior motive ?? Link to post Share on other sites
Aweandlorder Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I just bought some 80s comics journal magazine I found for cheap and boy the articles and ads in that publication took me back. Remember Critters 23 with Ty Tempelton cover, Moore story and flexi disk insert?? oldmilwaukee6er, Brock and ygogolak 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
NoMan Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 ^ Yeah. Those were the days. Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Irishman Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Cool topic! I'd add in Genus #2 (anthropomorphic Katchoo and Francine from Strangers in Paradise, pre-dates SiP #1) and Genus #4 (anthropomorphic Katchoo cover). Scud #1 is one of my faves, too, but I can't remember what the print run was. ___ and deadleg 2 Link to post Share on other sites
___ Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Did not know about Genus 2, very cool Overall I shy away from promo books or prototypes, just not enough there for me to collect. I like first full in their own story (e.g. Goon 1 versus Dreamwalker 0) unless it was an original story not published again or multiple years before seen or published again. Everyone is different of course in their collecting opinions. Speaking of Goon, when was the last #1 9.8 sold? I haven't seen one in years! With the current market wonder what they would fetch??? Legion of Goom and The Mad Irishman 2 Link to post Share on other sites
___ Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) nevermind, a blue 9.8 sold for $1200 last week! Dang, really enjoying my 9.8 SS w/ remark now! the person only had CG in listing not CGC and it still sold lightening fast at that price. Edited February 27, 2018 by 1p36DSA Link to post Share on other sites
oakman29 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 How about Aircel Men in Black? ___ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheMightyMidget Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Genus #2! ___ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
