Mega Rare Error Comic: New Teen Titan #6 $1,150,000!! 3 3

[the blob]

That is the worst looking 7.5 i have ever seen. And how can they be so sure this is a manufacturing error? I understand that is their job, but this is a $15 or whatever slab.

[James J Johnson]

15 hours ago, the blob said:

That is the worst looking 7.5 i have ever seen. And how can they be so sure this is a manufacturing error? I understand that is their job, but this is a $15 or whatever slab.

No human or group of humans are incapable of "human error". No machine or any human construct designed and built by a human is perfect. CGC graders are at the top of the hobby's grading food chain, but they too are subject to human error. The bottom staple, edge configuration and cover shift tell the whole story. A very simple one. Like many who are better than most at engineering rarities, someone went the extra mile to properly research printing particulars of this era. To research where a DC and Marvel comic might have been printed at the same place and same time. That might not have necessarily been the reason for the research. They might have had a more ambitious project in mind, but when this information was received, they went to work, first looking for copies of both books that had closely matching staple holes, procuring those materials, and then their disassembly and reassembly into this manufactured oddity. The top staples of both books almost perfectly matched. The bottom staples of both books were real close, and might have been dead on, but during the disassembly/reassembly process, the holes of the bottom staple were compromised. Enlarged and elongated as is typical of books with replaced staples. That's what we're seeing. And that elongation, the extra play in the staple is accounting for the upshift of the cover relative to the pages. This is definitely a disassembly/reassembly. It's not only unmistakable but far more blatantly evident on a 1980s book than it would be on a 1960s book.

 

[Buzzetta]

20 hours ago, the blob said:

That is the worst looking 7.5 i have ever seen. And how can they be so sure this is a manufacturing error? I understand that is their job, but this is a $15 or whatever slab.

$3.50

 

In all seriousness though... Anyone contact the seller to make an offer?

 

And maybe I am having "deja vu all over again" but haven't I seen this book come up for sale once before?

Edited March 27, 2018 by Buzzetta

[Mercury Man]

Nothing excites me less than human error in the manufacturing process.   Unless of course somebody wants to give ME $1.5 mil.

[the blob]

10 hours ago, James J Johnson said:

No human or group of humans are incapable of "human error". No machine or any human construct designed and built by a human is perfect. CGC graders are at the top of the hobby's grading food chain, but they too are subject to human error. The bottom staple, edge configuration and cover shift tell the whole story. A very simple one. Like many who are better than most at engineering rarities, someone went the extra mile to properly research printing particulars of this era. To research where a DC and Marvel comic might have been printed at the same place and same time. That might not have necessarily been the reason for the research. They might have had a more ambitious project in mind, but when this information was received, they went to work, first looking for copies of both books that had closely matching staple holes, procuring those materials, and then their disassembly and reassembly into this manufactured oddity. The top staples of both books almost perfectly matched. The bottom staples of both books were real close, and might have been dead on, but during the disassembly/reassembly process, the holes of the bottom staple were compromised. Enlarged and elongated as is typical of books with replaced staples. That's what we're seeing. And that elongation, the extra play in the staple is accounting for the upshift of the cover relative to the pages. This is definitely a disassembly/reassembly. It's not only unmistakable but far more blatantly evident on a 1980s book than it would be on a 1960s book.

 

If you can diagnose this with certainty from a scan of a slab then I would hope the experts at CGC would have caught it. I understand they are not being paid fees on a $5,000 book to figure this out. But, perhaps, if they aren't like 98% certain this was a printing error, they should just decline to grade it?

[James J Johnson]

3 hours ago, the blob said:

If you can diagnose this with certainty from a scan of a slab then I would hope the experts at CGC would have caught it. I understand they are not being paid fees on a $5,000 book to figure this out. But, perhaps, if they aren't like 98% certain this was a printing error, they should just decline to grade it?

Disassemble a junk comic with tight staples surrounded by round, small staple holes. Open the staple tines from the centerfold and carefully remove the staples. What you'll notice is that the staple tines pass through the inside pages very easily, but when it comes to removing the last page in the process, the cover, unless you reshape the staple, that is, rebend it so it is more like this:  [   than this: {  , those tines that are bent first slightly out, then inward, will deform those staple holes of the cover, now no longer round and tightly fitting the staple tines, but ovoid; elongated by the staple tines passing through the cover in their removal. Once the desired page/pages are reassembled with the cover, the round, small staple holes, now elongated and more loosely fitting around the staple tines, will not hold the cover as securely as they did pre-op. This is why there is so much play in the staple holes of the bottom staple, their now being made larger and elongated by the prior removal of the staple through that area. Give it a try. Unless you are a serious professional, like Joey Post, your work and abilities no joke, you will deform the staple holes with removal of staples and reassembly. That's why the cover is shifted and the configuration of the edges, cover relative to interior is so askew; so odd for a bronze age book. This has been disassembled and reassembled, and not done well might I add, it's painfully obvious. You can create the same effect I speak of right there in front of you. Try it and see. Remove the staples, not re-bending the tines on the way out in a way to preserve how tight and round those staple holes are, and then reassemble the same way. Not the results. It will look the same as this book.

It would be evident if the same interior was replaced into the same cover and reassembled. Just in this case, since the interior is different, foreign to the original factory assembly of this cover, that it is made incredibly obvious by the appearance of the final product, as the interior staple holes were very close to that of the cover, yet not perfectly aligned, thus magnifying the obvious, In this case, the clear scan alone is enough to tell the whole story. As obvious as scans of All_Things_Comics triple trimmed books when more than an inch in total combined is sliced off of all three sides. Some things you don't need to see in person to conclude.

Edited March 27, 2018 by James J Johnson

[smithdatura]

This book must be heating up! Was over on eBay and it popped up as a suggested listing with a new asking price of $1.2M...

Truly one of the great instances of hucksterism I’ve ever seen in a product description.  The hard-sell/justification of the asking price is quite something.

[kav]

At first I was like wtf then when he explained it it all made sense:

 UNIQUE AND EXTREMELY RARE ERROR COMIC !!!

CGC Certified 7.5, Near pristine Off-White- White Pages.

Green Label, Certified and Qualified Manufacturing Error.

With a DC Comics cover; and with Marvel Comics inside pages !!!

 

Let me repeat that....A DC COVER ON A MARVEL COMIC!!!!!

 

Cover is of Issue #6, The New Teen Titans Volume 1 (1980-84), cover publishing date April, 1981.

Inside pages are from Issue #74, Marvel-Two-In-One, publishing date April, 1981.

 

Only two known copies exist (actually, maybe only one; you would have to

confirm this with the CGC since another error comic shows in the census,

but unable to ascertain if that error comic has the same characteristics!!!)

 

An update: There are apparently a total of three "qualified" green label copies 
of this issue now, (according to the CGC census, including this one) but the characteristics 
of these other graded comics are unknown. One would assume, without additional 
information, that these other two listed at the CGC have the same type of error.

 

Yes, thats right, the most improbable error that you could think of, a DC Comics cover with a Marvel interior.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime error comic, certainly never to be repeated again because the circumstance of this 

"perfect storm" are not present anymore.  Whether or not this is a key DC or Marvel issues is important, but less important…

(yes, of course it would have been nice if it were a key like New Teen Titans #2, 1st Deathstroke, but it's not). 

 

1) Its a comic icon representing both DC and Marvel universes. Dc and Marvel have long since been the giants of the comic publishing industry, 

and the movie and toy franchises that followed. They are the "kings of comics", and will remain so for many years (aside from the 

Disney purchases of the Marvel rights). They have been strong competitors for over 70 years, and remain at odds, each with their 

known and respected key characters and plot-lines. This comic represents an unwilling and unforeseen combinatorial error, that brings 

both iconic values into one solitary object.

2) It is an error comic, but an error that will not be repeated ever again; an extremely rare error of the most 

uncommon type. Most print errors or production errors are simple ones. For example a missing color on the cover, 

a missing staple, an extra cover in bindery, a misplaced numbering effect, an additional label or designation that 

should not have been printed. These errors are usually ALL within a certain run, a certain publishing job, and are unusual, 

but relatively minimal errors. This particular error occurred at the printer.... ONLY because BOTH competitors had decided to use 

the same printer AT THE SAME TIME; AND because the printer sheets for one comic WERE NOT (as they traditionally are) 

separated from the production materials of another comic; AND because the sheets were used to prep a different print 

job; AND because these "make-ready" sheets that became books were not discarded; AND this copy survived distribution 

AND newsstands (if errors are noticed they are usually recalled or destroyed).

 

At the time Marvel Comics was a division of Cadence Industries, and began printing at Ronald's Printing, 

in Canada just before DC made the same decision. Why would they decide to print in Canada?

 

DC began moving to the no-returns direct market in early 1980's, and concomitantly decided that higher-quality 

printing (from 65dpi to 120 dpi) was possible, given that sales of the New Teen Titans were doing well in 1980-81.

Bob Spivak, the representative from Ronald's Printing convinced them that they could achieve far greater margins 

on a different press. So they shifted to using the offset presses at Ronald’s Printing out of Canada, mainly 

because Ronald’s M1000-B offset press could produce 60,000 16-page sections an hour; and they could distribute 

through Diamond Distribution, a source that would be challenged as the "direct" editions became more prominent in sales.  

 

For this particular book, it is assumed that the Marvel Two-In-One #74 issue was printed and distributed first, as a 

run in late February or March 1981. Remainders, unbound signatures of the "guts" of the book would have persisted in the print 

shop as "make-ready" for future runs of exclusively Marvel issues. Most likely there was still a partial stack 

or so of "make-ready" that was used to gear up the cover and stapling of the Marvel runs, and some of these were 

mixed up with the DC run. The New Teen Titans #6, which would have been printed in late February or early-mid 

March used these rogue Marvel "make-readies". 

 

3) It is unique, but there may be another example of this error but certainly much rarer in occurrence 
than  Action Comics #1 or Amazing Fantasy #15. Compared to Action Comics #1 (53 recorded gradings) 
and especially Amazing Fantasy #15 (2651 graded copies), this one is 50-2500 times more rare. 

 

4) It is maybe less desirable as Action #1 for the collectors who seek "key" appearances, because 

Action # 1 is THE KEY 1st appearance. However, for elite collectors who have the means, this represents 

a very iconic historical object. It is the ultra-rare example of a comic manufactured with 

BOTH DC and MARVEL materials. This, for some collectors, is the reason to have it. 
It is an icon of the most desirable kind.

5) It has been certified as a "Manufacturing Error" by the Comic Guarantee Company, the CGC. CGC has 

verified and authenticated this comic as a genuine "Manufacturing Error". The graders have determined 

that there appears to be no hand manipulation of the cover and interior; and more importantly, the binding, 

staples, staple holes, staple paper intrusions, trim size, etc. are consistent with an original mechanical 

placement. This is the highest and most reliable verification of its authenticity in the world. The CGC is 

recognized worldwide as the most reliable and conscientious grading and verification group. It is not "forged"

or "counterfeit" in any way. It passes through a team of graders and authenticators and each and every one agree 

as to its authenticity and its grading status. This one has been given a grade of 7.5, Very Fine, and is now 

part of the CGC census, their historical archive of grading records.

 

So what about extremely rare comics and their value in relation to other genres of collecting.

 

Lets consider rare comics:

 

At the top of the list, with a long and proven sales history is Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman.

A certified near mint copy of this comic has an estimated value of $6.94M and a proven value of $4.5 million (auction result).

The value is due to the iconic value of Superman in comic history, its rarity in higher quality, and the perceived lack

of remaining issues to be found. The Certified Guarantee Corporation (CGC), the preeminent grading and certification authority,

widely accepted as the renowned authority on comic authentication and census taking, has recorded 56 copies of this comic

in varying states of preservation. Despite the considerable number of copies, the value remains, for most examples,

well above the $500,000 mark.

 

Another example of a highly-value comic is Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of the legendary Batman.

A near mint certified example of this comic is estimated to be worth $3.8M, and even poorer examples 
(graded 2.5 on a scale of 10.0) of this one have sold for well over $300,000. This again, is despite the 
number of certified copies graded and on record are 53. It is an iconic issue, and arguably as rare as 
Action Comics #1; which given its history, still is represented by 53 recorded issues. Indeed it is rare, 
but not unique by any means.

 

Other impressively valuable DC comics would be Batman #1 and Superman #1, with value in 
near mint of $1.36M and $2.21M respectively. Even if rarity is a consideration, one can discover 
with Superman #1 there are 110 graded comics in the CGC census records.

 

These would be the most sought after DC Comics issues, and of comics in general.

For Marvel Comics publishing, there are quite a few more iconic issues, but command slightly less at auction pricing.

Marvel Comics #1 has an estimated value in near mint condition of nearly $1M. Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance 

of Spiderman, even though there 2651 graded copies on record, has an estimated value of nearly $500,000; and a near mint 

copy would most likely have an auction value of well over $1M, and the first appearance of the Human Torch (1939) a value 

of over $1M. Marvel Mystery Comics #128 Variant is an example of rarity, rather than key iconicity causing a valuation of $500,000, 

"And far fewer copies were printed. Since it was only distributed in  New York City, only five copies are known to exist, 

making it one of the rarest comics you can find, so rare, in fact, that very few have ever been sold. But perhaps 

that will change, what with the value increasing by over 75% over the last three years." Other examples are Captain 

America #1 (1941) 137 certified copies—$633,000; Strange Tales #110, 1295 copies—$50,000, Fantastic Four #1, 

1848 copies-$166,000. Certainly, the existence of even more than 1000 !!! copies of

these popular titles does not depress the market's appreciation of them.

 

Lets consider rare stamps:

 

The unique British Guiana One-Cent Magenta ($9.5M, unique),

the Penny Black ($5M, 2 copies),

the Baden 9 Kreuzer Error ($1.5M, 4 copies),

the Inverted Jenny Error ($1.35M, 100 copies?).

 

Lets consider coins:

The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel ($3.7 million, 5 copies),

the 1343 Edward III Florin ($6.8 million, 3 copies; just plain rare),

the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ($7.6 million, rare <10?)

1794/5 Flowing Hair Silver/Copper Dollar ($10 million, unknown # copies).

This is a special opportunity to own, arguably one of the rarest comics in the 
world! And please offer any additional qualifying information if you have it. 

(and thanks for commenting and helping to update the information on the CGC census).

There have been hundreds of millions of comics produced over the period 

of comic production history, and there are only a few 

of these out there that have been certified. 

[Artboy99]

On ‎2018‎/‎03‎/‎26 at 7:16 AM, the blob said:

That is the worst looking 7.5 i have ever seen. And how can they be so sure this is a manufacturing error? I understand that is their job, but this is a $15 or whatever slab.

I agree! And if I am going to be spending $1,150,000 it better damn well look like a 7.5!

[kav]

My impulse is to message him: "Sir you have to understand rarity alone does not equal value.  I have a comic that is the sole copy on earth.  It isnt worth squat.  I can pick up any rock that there is not an exact same rock anywhere on earth.  Squat.  The elements of a valuable collectible are rarity, demand, significance and condition.  The inverted Jenny has all those.  Your comic does not"
 

But i know what his reply will be-

[Joosh]

If I had over a million to spend on comics I’d be looking at Action 1-level GA keys. 

This frankenbook is a $15 conversation piece at best.

[Joosh]

I’m bored so I looked at what’s available for the person with a cool $1.2M to spend right now on just eBay:

There’s a CBCS 9.0 prof.restored Action 1 on eBay for $525,000. 

Batman 1 CGC 6.0 universal for $357,500. 

Im up to $882,500. Still got money to burn.

Superman 1 CGC 8.5 moderate restored $260,000

$1,142,500, we aren’t done.

Amazing Fantasy 15 CGC 5.5 Universal 

$59,000 obo

$1,201,500

The best offers will undoubtedly keep me well under $1.2M. 

So instead of a New Teen Titans 6 cover over a marvel book graded a Qualified 7.5... I’ve now procured, by shopping available listings on eBay only:

Action Comics 1 9.0 restored 

Batman 1 CGC 6.0 Universal 

Superman 1 CGC 8.5 restored 

Amazing Fantasy 15 CGC 5.5 Universal

 

[James J Johnson]

3 hours ago, kav said:

At first I was like wtf then when he explained it it all made sense:

 UNIQUE AND EXTREMELY RARE ERROR COMIC !!!

CGC Certified 7.5, Near pristine Off-White- White Pages.

Green Label, Certified and Qualified Manufacturing Error.

With a DC Comics cover; and with Marvel Comics inside pages !!!

 

Let me repeat that....A DC COVER ON A MARVEL COMIC!!!!!

 

Cover is of Issue #6, The New Teen Titans Volume 1 (1980-84), cover publishing date April, 1981.

Inside pages are from Issue #74, Marvel-Two-In-One, publishing date April, 1981.

 

Only two known copies exist (actually, maybe only one; you would have to

confirm this with the CGC since another error comic shows in the census,

but unable to ascertain if that error comic has the same characteristics!!!)

 

An update: There are apparently a total of three "qualified" green label copies 
of this issue now, (according to the CGC census, including this one) but the characteristics 
of these other graded comics are unknown. One would assume, without additional 
information, that these other two listed at the CGC have the same type of error.

 

Yes, thats right, the most improbable error that you could think of, a DC Comics cover with a Marvel interior.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime error comic, certainly never to be repeated again because the circumstance of this 

"perfect storm" are not present anymore.  Whether or not this is a key DC or Marvel issues is important, but less important…

(yes, of course it would have been nice if it were a key like New Teen Titans #2, 1st Deathstroke, but it's not). 

 

1) Its a comic icon representing both DC and Marvel universes. Dc and Marvel have long since been the giants of the comic publishing industry, 

and the movie and toy franchises that followed. They are the "kings of comics", and will remain so for many years (aside from the 

Disney purchases of the Marvel rights). They have been strong competitors for over 70 years, and remain at odds, each with their 

known and respected key characters and plot-lines. This comic represents an unwilling and unforeseen combinatorial error, that brings 

both iconic values into one solitary object.

2) It is an error comic, but an error that will not be repeated ever again; an extremely rare error of the most 

uncommon type. Most print errors or production errors are simple ones. For example a missing color on the cover, 

a missing staple, an extra cover in bindery, a misplaced numbering effect, an additional label or designation that 

should not have been printed. These errors are usually ALL within a certain run, a certain publishing job, and are unusual, 

but relatively minimal errors. This particular error occurred at the printer.... ONLY because BOTH competitors had decided to use 

the same printer AT THE SAME TIME; AND because the printer sheets for one comic WERE NOT (as they traditionally are) 

separated from the production materials of another comic; AND because the sheets were used to prep a different print 

job; AND because these "make-ready" sheets that became books were not discarded; AND this copy survived distribution 

AND newsstands (if errors are noticed they are usually recalled or destroyed).

 

At the time Marvel Comics was a division of Cadence Industries, and began printing at Ronald's Printing, 

in Canada just before DC made the same decision. Why would they decide to print in Canada?

 

DC began moving to the no-returns direct market in early 1980's, and concomitantly decided that higher-quality 

printing (from 65dpi to 120 dpi) was possible, given that sales of the New Teen Titans were doing well in 1980-81.

Bob Spivak, the representative from Ronald's Printing convinced them that they could achieve far greater margins 

on a different press. So they shifted to using the offset presses at Ronald’s Printing out of Canada, mainly 

because Ronald’s M1000-B offset press could produce 60,000 16-page sections an hour; and they could distribute 

through Diamond Distribution, a source that would be challenged as the "direct" editions became more prominent in sales.  

 

For this particular book, it is assumed that the Marvel Two-In-One #74 issue was printed and distributed first, as a 

run in late February or March 1981. Remainders, unbound signatures of the "guts" of the book would have persisted in the print 

shop as "make-ready" for future runs of exclusively Marvel issues. Most likely there was still a partial stack 

or so of "make-ready" that was used to gear up the cover and stapling of the Marvel runs, and some of these were 

mixed up with the DC run. The New Teen Titans #6, which would have been printed in late February or early-mid 

March used these rogue Marvel "make-readies". 

 

3) It is unique, but there may be another example of this error but certainly much rarer in occurrence 
than  Action Comics #1 or Amazing Fantasy #15. Compared to Action Comics #1 (53 recorded gradings) 
and especially Amazing Fantasy #15 (2651 graded copies), this one is 50-2500 times more rare. 

 

4) It is maybe less desirable as Action #1 for the collectors who seek "key" appearances, because 

Action # 1 is THE KEY 1st appearance. However, for elite collectors who have the means, this represents 

a very iconic historical object. It is the ultra-rare example of a comic manufactured with 

BOTH DC and MARVEL materials. This, for some collectors, is the reason to have it. 
It is an icon of the most desirable kind.

5) It has been certified as a "Manufacturing Error" by the Comic Guarantee Company, the CGC. CGC has 

verified and authenticated this comic as a genuine "Manufacturing Error". The graders have determined 

that there appears to be no hand manipulation of the cover and interior; and more importantly, the binding, 

staples, staple holes, staple paper intrusions, trim size, etc. are consistent with an original mechanical 

placement. This is the highest and most reliable verification of its authenticity in the world. The CGC is 

recognized worldwide as the most reliable and conscientious grading and verification group. It is not "forged"

or "counterfeit" in any way. It passes through a team of graders and authenticators and each and every one agree 

as to its authenticity and its grading status. This one has been given a grade of 7.5, Very Fine, and is now 

part of the CGC census, their historical archive of grading records.

 

So what about extremely rare comics and their value in relation to other genres of collecting.

 

Lets consider rare comics:

 

At the top of the list, with a long and proven sales history is Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman.

A certified near mint copy of this comic has an estimated value of $6.94M and a proven value of $4.5 million (auction result).

The value is due to the iconic value of Superman in comic history, its rarity in higher quality, and the perceived lack

of remaining issues to be found. The Certified Guarantee Corporation (CGC), the preeminent grading and certification authority,

widely accepted as the renowned authority on comic authentication and census taking, has recorded 56 copies of this comic

in varying states of preservation. Despite the considerable number of copies, the value remains, for most examples,

well above the $500,000 mark.

 

Another example of a highly-value comic is Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of the legendary Batman.

A near mint certified example of this comic is estimated to be worth $3.8M, and even poorer examples 
(graded 2.5 on a scale of 10.0) of this one have sold for well over $300,000. This again, is despite the 
number of certified copies graded and on record are 53. It is an iconic issue, and arguably as rare as 
Action Comics #1; which given its history, still is represented by 53 recorded issues. Indeed it is rare, 
but not unique by any means.

 

Other impressively valuable DC comics would be Batman #1 and Superman #1, with value in 
near mint of $1.36M and $2.21M respectively. Even if rarity is a consideration, one can discover 
with Superman #1 there are 110 graded comics in the CGC census records.

 

These would be the most sought after DC Comics issues, and of comics in general.

For Marvel Comics publishing, there are quite a few more iconic issues, but command slightly less at auction pricing.

Marvel Comics #1 has an estimated value in near mint condition of nearly $1M. Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance 

of Spiderman, even though there 2651 graded copies on record, has an estimated value of nearly $500,000; and a near mint 

copy would most likely have an auction value of well over $1M, and the first appearance of the Human Torch (1939) a value 

of over $1M. Marvel Mystery Comics #128 Variant is an example of rarity, rather than key iconicity causing a valuation of $500,000, 

"And far fewer copies were printed. Since it was only distributed in  New York City, only five copies are known to exist, 

making it one of the rarest comics you can find, so rare, in fact, that very few have ever been sold. But perhaps 

that will change, what with the value increasing by over 75% over the last three years." Other examples are Captain 

America #1 (1941) 137 certified copies—$633,000; Strange Tales #110, 1295 copies—$50,000, Fantastic Four #1, 

1848 copies-$166,000. Certainly, the existence of even more than 1000 !!! copies of

these popular titles does not depress the market's appreciation of them.

 

Lets consider rare stamps:

 

The unique British Guiana One-Cent Magenta ($9.5M, unique),

the Penny Black ($5M, 2 copies),

the Baden 9 Kreuzer Error ($1.5M, 4 copies),

the Inverted Jenny Error ($1.35M, 100 copies?).

 

Lets consider coins:

The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel ($3.7 million, 5 copies),

the 1343 Edward III Florin ($6.8 million, 3 copies; just plain rare),

the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ($7.6 million, rare <10?)

1794/5 Flowing Hair Silver/Copper Dollar ($10 million, unknown # copies).

This is a special opportunity to own, arguably one of the rarest comics in the 
world! And please offer any additional qualifying information if you have it. 

(and thanks for commenting and helping to update the information on the CGC census).

There have been hundreds of millions of comics produced over the period 

of comic production history, and there are only a few 

of these out there that have been certified. 

After speed reading through this, I'm sure he could write a sonnet, about an Easter bonnet. But why in God's name would anyone want to. It's still just a bonnet, and this is still just someone's manipulated bargain box dreck.

 

[kav]

50 minutes ago, James J Johnson said:

After speed reading through this, I'm sure he could write a sonnet, about an Easter bonnet. But why in God's name would anyone want to. It's still just a bonnet, and this is still just someone's manipulated bargain box dreck.

 

I'm going to message him
Hi wow I had no idea one of a kind comics were worth so much!!  I have a Batman 1976 book with an Avengers interior Graded 8.5!  I'll sell it to you for only $100,000!!

(If you dont buy it I'll have to assume you know damn well your book aint worth squat, and are just hoping for a sucker.  A rich sucker.  A rich, dumb, comic collecting sucker.  Odds are better looking in trash for winning lotto ticket someone threw away so get on that)

Edited March 16, 2019 by kav

[mattn792]

The price has actually increased to $1.2 mil.  Damn that inflation!

[kav]

7 minutes ago, mattn792 said:

The price has actually increased to $1.2 mil.  Damn that inflation!

damn I was just about to pull the trigger too-

[James J Johnson]

19 hours ago, kav said:

damn I was just about to pull the trigger too-

Why would an additional 50 large deter you? Do you read the CGC census? Are you aware that this is the highest graded copy? I've got one graded 6.5. I'll just have to live with second best and miss out on that goldmine of extra registry pernts.

[kav]

1 minute ago, James J Johnson said:

Why would an additional 50 large deter you? Do you read the CGC census? Are you aware that this is the highest graded copy? I've got one graded 6.5. I'll just have to live with second best and miss out on that goldmine of extra registry pernts.

I'm gunna wait till he raises the price a bit then-I want to be able to say I spent the largest amount possible for this amazing book!!!

[James J Johnson]

6 minutes ago, kav said:

I'm gunna wait till he raises the price a bit then-I want to be able to say I spent the largest amount possible for this amazing book!!!

You do that and you'll be besieged by calls, emails, messages, from every major dealer in the hobby! They'll be beating on your door like the living dead in the 1964 Vincent Price movie, "The last Man on Earth", "Kav….. Kavvvvvvv… Come out Kavvvvvvvvv…. we have books for uuuuuuuuuuuuuu." 

Do you think George Romero might have seen this, about 5 years before he did the first "Night of the Living Dead"?

Edited March 17, 2019 by James J Johnson

[kav]

Just now, James J Johnson said:

You do that and you'll be besieged by calls, emails, messages, from every major dealer in the hobby! They'll be beating on your door like the living dead in the 1964 Vincent Price movie, "The last Man on Earth", "Kav….. Kavvvvvvv… Come out Kavvvvvvvvv…. we have books for uuuuuuuuuuuuuu."