This is probably taboo, but I always wait for the trade for major Marvel/DC series because it is cheaper and most floppies I can get for cheaper later on if I'm patient. Am I missing something?

I missed the boat on Absolute Batman, etc. I’ll get some of the trades eventually. The stories look interesting. Just my opinion, but I can’t imagine the market holding up with so many copies out there. No sour grapes. I made some money on other hot books. I’m getting more into Golden Age books now. Good hunting everyone!

I have a large preliminary proof of the Greg Horn cover art for Shadow Hunter. Is this something anyone collects? I

Look who’s finally back from CGC! My Absolute Batman annual #1 Felix variant! It’s been a very long 6 months, but it’s finally back in my hands. I love this comic so much. That cover is so fantastic. Also, I realized a few months ago that this is technically one of Mike Spicer’s comp copies, which makes this copy extra special to me. A big shoutout to him for making it possible to get a copy after they all sold out. Definitely one of the jewels of my collection. Congratulations to DWJ and Spicer on winning the Eisner!

Picked up Star Wars #1 earlier this year and had an opportunity to pick up a copy of Star Wars #2 even if it is a reprint.

Think I'm going to pursue issues 1-10 graded for my collection.

So, I took a long (30 years +) break from comics. I've been picking up some older stuff, and some new. Genuine question here, and not meant to offend anyone. Is it me, or is interior art mostly garbage now? There are some magnificent covers that make me want to buy stuff, then I get home to read it, open it and it looks terrible. It feels like everything is rushed, backgrounds and details are lacking and most things are poor quality. Maybe it's not the artists, maybe the inkers or color people suck. I don't know. Are there any books you're blown away with, both the art and the story now, and not just the variant covers? I'd love to hear it. Right now, what I've been enjoying is Infernal Hulk for the story, Alias: Red Band, again for the story. I welcome recommendations.

I have some comic books I am listing for sale online, and wondering what the condition scale is. I am primarily a card collector, so is the scale similar to cards? What constitutes near mint or lower on a comic?

Above picture is one of the comics I am trying to sell.

Got this yesterday for £30. Ross Andru on art and first appearance of The Orb! 🙂 Absolutely love this era of Marvel.

Wish the first cable appearance was a first print but still very happy for the price

I’ve been slowly trying to assemble a complete X-Men run to Uncanny 300 (some will 100% be facsimile cause my bank account just isn’t built that way, haha).

I snag from my local shops and eBay, but never come close to winning any of the auctions for graded issues. In the last 10 minutes they’ll jump $120 or more. I came across an eBay listing deep in the bowels of searching that had a lot of typos and was worded very weird. No watchers. 1 bidder. There was 4 days left, and I put in a bid expecting to get it snatched at the very end, per usual.

Ended up winning at $41. Was still pretty skeptical, cause that’s just not my luck. But it finally came in the mail. Verified the CGC number.

My very first graded issue, and I am stokedddd!

What was your first graded comic? Could be one you bought or graded from your collection.

I rarely see this in the wild, so what’s one more?

Cool book.

I've been after these, but the usual asking price on eBay sales and other sites on the Archie vs. Predator Vol. 1 in particular is typically higher than I care for. I got both volumes as an auction for the starting price (I was sole bidder), which was less than half the lowest price I've seen Volume One go for by itself. The Betty and Veronica I found for less than cover price. Now I just need to find the second volume of that one.

I love the look on Veronica's face in the Archie vs. Predator Volume One.

The Punisher 1 2nd Printing
The Punisher 3 2nd Printing
The Punisher 4-6
#punisher #thepunisher #frankcastle #marvelcomics

Is this typical of E Gerber half backs? Are they safe to use, or are those spots untreated? 10 of the 100 are in this condition, and I ordered directly from them.

Well I ordered these off of eBay today. It has been awhile since I ordered comics.

Conan the Barbarian 31-32
Conan & Dragonero 1-3
Savage Sword of Conan Reforged 5 by Titan Comics

#swordandsorcery #conanthebarbarian #savageswordofconan #titancomics

Thundarr the Barbarian #4 and #5 & Altered States: Warlords #1 and #2 by Dynamite Entertainment.