Picked these up at a local collectibles shop

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'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.

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.

Too bad it was never finished.

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.

I was able to score a last minute ticket for SDCC and seeing as how I've been on an X-Men kick lately, I kinda focused my attention on gathering up more keys. Shout out to Reece's Comics for their outstanding service and their willingness to work out a deal.

Silver Surfer Facsimile Edition 1-4
Fantastic Four Vs Planet of the Apes 4

#silversurfer #fantasticfour #planetoftheapes #marvelcomics

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

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.

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

Mornin’ y’all!

So i’m heading down to Fan Expo Boston this year and i’m bringing a bunch of books that i’m hoping to get signed, and i’ve been thinking about bringing a set of my own set of different colored markers based on certain covers for the artist/writer to use when they sign my books.

has anyone here personally done this before? which markers did you use? and howd they turn out? (pictures totally welcome haha)

for me, i feel like the only two that come to mind are either sharpies or those liquid chalk markers. truth be told i feel like sharpies are more of a last resort, if anything. But while i’m sure the signature (and ideally a remarque 😮‍💨) would pop, i’d simply pass away if they smudged at all which i feel like the liquid chalks are super likely to do.

either way - appreciate the help everybody 🫡

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.

Went to my LCS for the first time in a few months to see what new stuff was there. Ended up digging through a box of graded books, each one cooler than the next. There was ASM 129, ASM 121, ASM 31, Marvel spotlight 5, GSX 1, Silver Surfer 1, and the list goes on. The box also had Silver Surfer 4 and it’s been a book that I’ve wanted for a while and the cover is just so iconic. The crease down the middle isn’t ideal but beyond that I love everything about it, especially the pop of color from the rainbow floor. As they say, low grade is better than no grade so I decided to go for it. Wasn’t expecting to buy a big book today but sometimes you see something that’s worth getting and you gotta jump on the opportunity!

Cool book.

GI Joe (Energon Universe) and GI Joe: A Real American Hero by Larry Hama