Dark-Key back issues

The "Gold Key Three" from publications outside of the Valiant universe.

Moderators: Daniel Jackson, greg

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

I sold a Doctor Solar 8 from this line for 9.99 plus shipping last week. In terms of non-variants, that issue may emerge as the best book from this line, pricewise.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
BruceReville
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Posts: 7318
Joined: Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:47:41 pm
Location: Here
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by BruceReville »

Probably due to the low print run.
Everybody Is Right Until Someone Else Disagrees.

User avatar
comicsyte95
It's Porktastic!!!
It's Porktastic!!!
Posts: 9572
Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:30:20 pm
Location: somewhere in the valiant universe
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by comicsyte95 »

Thats the only Dark-key book i dont have yet may have to buy one on ebay next month.
If I just can't be me ,and the Arrow isn't enough.. then maybe I should be Ra's al Ghul

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

BruceReville wrote:Probably due to the low print run.
Several other books from the line gave lower print runs. Probably the lower print run combined with the fact it's Solar.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

comicsyte95 wrote:Thats the only Dark-key book i dont have yet may have to buy one on ebay next month.

I've spent a good deal of time studying the availability of books from this line. I'm not surprised in the least that's the only book from it you don't have.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
comicsyte95
It's Porktastic!!!
It's Porktastic!!!
Posts: 9572
Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:30:20 pm
Location: somewhere in the valiant universe
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by comicsyte95 »

StarBrand wrote:
comicsyte95 wrote:Thats the only Dark-key book i dont have yet may have to buy one on ebay next month.

I've spent a good deal of time studying the availability of books from this line. I'm not surprised in the least that's the only book from it you don't have.
Yep cant believe i missed Solar #8 but ill get one soon. :thumb:
If I just can't be me ,and the Arrow isn't enough.. then maybe I should be Ra's al Ghul

User avatar
kevinbastos
I felt 'used car salesman' kind of dirty.
I felt 'used car salesman' kind of dirty.
Posts: 3868
Joined: Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:34:06 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Rai
Favorite title: Quantum & Woody
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by kevinbastos »

comicsyte95 wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
comicsyte95 wrote:Thats the only Dark-key book i dont have yet may have to buy one on ebay next month.

I've spent a good deal of time studying the availability of books from this line. I'm not surprised in the least that's the only book from it you don't have.
Yep cant believe i missed Solar #8 but ill get one soon. :thumb:
mycomicshop.com had em for $2.49 still. Not bad...
Hey, look! I have a podcast!
And a Website!
http://www.valiantnewuniverse.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


If I win an argument, it doesn't mean I'm right. It means I'm a better arguer.

In addition, I'm right.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

kevinbastos wrote:
comicsyte95 wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
comicsyte95 wrote:Thats the only Dark-key book i dont have yet may have to buy one on ebay next month.

I've spent a good deal of time studying the availability of books from this line. I'm not surprised in the least that's the only book from it you don't have.
Yep cant believe i missed Solar #8 but ill get one soon. :thumb:
mycomicshop.com had em for $2.49 still. Not bad...
I was just going to point that out. If I needed a copy, I'd snag it now from them.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
BruceReville
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Posts: 7318
Joined: Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:47:41 pm
Location: Here
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by BruceReville »

StarBrand wrote:
BruceReville wrote:Probably due to the low print run.
Several other books from the line gave lower print runs. Probably the lower print run combined with the fact it's Solar.
That too.
Everybody Is Right Until Someone Else Disagrees.

User avatar
comicsyte95
It's Porktastic!!!
It's Porktastic!!!
Posts: 9572
Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:30:20 pm
Location: somewhere in the valiant universe
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by comicsyte95 »

Solar to me was the best Dark Key series(I guess i like storylines related to cosmic level beings)and a low print run always helps to make it rarer.
If I just can't be me ,and the Arrow isn't enough.. then maybe I should be Ra's al Ghul

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

I have a theory that the Valiant relaunch is going to help demand for back issues from this line.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
Brother J
Just trying to be self-deprecating
Just trying to be self-deprecating
Posts: 9787
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:05:13 pm
Location: Cheese-Steak Land
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by Brother J »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270902486779?ss ... 500wt_1287" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dr. Solar #1-8 for $7.50 shipped. Not too shabby, although I really only needed issues #5-8.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

Brother J wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/270902486779?ss ... 500wt_1287

Dr. Solar #1-8 for $7.50 shipped. Not too shabby, although I really only needed issues #5-8.
Wow, good pick-up.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

Mycomicshop no longer has Doctor Solar 8 in stock. All other regular covers of that series are still in stock except that one. I was surprised to see they had it, and at 2.49 it was a deal when they did. Maybe they'll restock it soon...
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
Brother J
Just trying to be self-deprecating
Just trying to be self-deprecating
Posts: 9787
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:05:13 pm
Location: Cheese-Steak Land
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by Brother J »

StarBrand wrote:Mycomicshop no longer has Doctor Solar 8 in stock. All other regular covers of that series are still in stock except that one. I was surprised to see they had it, and at 2.49 it was a deal when they did. Maybe they'll restock it soon...
Yeah, I was going to buy a Dr. Solar #8 from Lone Star, but instead went with the eBay auction I mentioned above and got the rest of the issues I was missing, as well. I think from some of the posts I've seen here that the Dr. Solar origin issues were the best ones of the run, so I've been wanting to try them if I could get them cheaply.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:Mycomicshop no longer has Doctor Solar 8 in stock. All other regular covers of that series are still in stock except that one. I was surprised to see they had it, and at 2.49 it was a deal when they did. Maybe they'll restock it soon...
Yeah, I was going to buy a Dr. Solar #8 from Lone Star, but instead went with the eBay auction I mentioned above and got the rest of the issues I was missing, as well. I think from some of the posts I've seen here that the Dr. Solar origin issues were the best ones of the run, so I've been wanting to try them if I could get them cheaply.
That's cool you get to read those now.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
Brother J
Just trying to be self-deprecating
Just trying to be self-deprecating
Posts: 9787
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:05:13 pm
Location: Cheese-Steak Land
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by Brother J »

StarBrand wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:Mycomicshop no longer has Doctor Solar 8 in stock. All other regular covers of that series are still in stock except that one. I was surprised to see they had it, and at 2.49 it was a deal when they did. Maybe they'll restock it soon...
Yeah, I was going to buy a Dr. Solar #8 from Lone Star, but instead went with the eBay auction I mentioned above and got the rest of the issues I was missing, as well. I think from some of the posts I've seen here that the Dr. Solar origin issues were the best ones of the run, so I've been wanting to try them if I could get them cheaply.
That's cool you get to read those now.

Just read #1-8 in one sitting. It's amazing how much the quality of this series improved as the series went on. #1 was just bad, with the Calero art. Shooter's writing in #1-4 didn't exactly thrill me, either. The art was a little better after that first issue, though I wouldn't call it a strength of the book. The regular story in #5-8 was an improvement on #1-4 and the origin story was the best stuff in the title for my money. Really enjoyed the art and the story was solid, if familiar.

I think I probably got more enjoyment out of this because I was able to read it in one chunk and because I didn't pay much for the issues I was missing. The lateness of all the "Dark-Key" books would have killed my interest in these books, if it hadn't already been killed by the mediocre early stories.

User avatar
BruceReville
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Posts: 7318
Joined: Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:47:41 pm
Location: Here
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by BruceReville »

Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:Mycomicshop no longer has Doctor Solar 8 in stock. All other regular covers of that series are still in stock except that one. I was surprised to see they had it, and at 2.49 it was a deal when they did. Maybe they'll restock it soon...
Yeah, I was going to buy a Dr. Solar #8 from Lone Star, but instead went with the eBay auction I mentioned above and got the rest of the issues I was missing, as well. I think from some of the posts I've seen here that the Dr. Solar origin issues were the best ones of the run, so I've been wanting to try them if I could get them cheaply.
That's cool you get to read those now.

Just read #1-8 in one sitting. It's amazing how much the quality of this series improved as the series went on. #1 was just bad, with the Calero art. Shooter's writing in #1-4 didn't exactly thrill me, either. The art was a little better after that first issue, though I wouldn't call it a strength of the book. The regular story in #5-8 was an improvement on #1-4 and the origin story was the best stuff in the title for my money. Really enjoyed the art and the story was solid, if familiar.

I think I probably got more enjoyment out of this because I was able to read it in one chunk and because I didn't pay much for the issues I was missing. The lateness of all the "Dark-Key" books would have killed my interest in these books, if it hadn't already been killed by the mediocre early stories.
The lateness is what killed my interest in the line as well as the hack job they gave fans afterward. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints Dark Horse probably never would have kept the series going as long as it did. I mean make $$$$ off of material you don't have to invest a dime into creating - Dark Horse is now and forever on my :censored: list.
Everybody Is Right Until Someone Else Disagrees.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

BruceReville wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:Mycomicshop no longer has Doctor Solar 8 in stock. All other regular covers of that series are still in stock except that one. I was surprised to see they had it, and at 2.49 it was a deal when they did. Maybe they'll restock it soon...
Yeah, I was going to buy a Dr. Solar #8 from Lone Star, but instead went with the eBay auction I mentioned above and got the rest of the issues I was missing, as well. I think from some of the posts I've seen here that the Dr. Solar origin issues were the best ones of the run, so I've been wanting to try them if I could get them cheaply.
That's cool you get to read those now.

Just read #1-8 in one sitting. It's amazing how much the quality of this series improved as the series went on. #1 was just bad, with the Calero art. Shooter's writing in #1-4 didn't exactly thrill me, either. The art was a little better after that first issue, though I wouldn't call it a strength of the book. The regular story in #5-8 was an improvement on #1-4 and the origin story was the best stuff in the title for my money. Really enjoyed the art and the story was solid, if familiar.

I think I probably got more enjoyment out of this because I was able to read it in one chunk and because I didn't pay much for the issues I was missing. The lateness of all the "Dark-Key" books would have killed my interest in these books, if it hadn't already been killed by the mediocre early stories.
The lateness is what killed my interest in the line as well as the hack job they gave fans afterward. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints Dark Horse probably never would have kept the series going as long as it did. I mean make $$$$ off of material you don't have to invest a dime into creating - Dark Horse is now and forever on my :censored: list.
I wish they'd put a dependable, talented artist on these books like they did with putting Nord on Conan.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
BruceReville
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Posts: 7318
Joined: Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:47:41 pm
Location: Here
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by BruceReville »

StarBrand wrote:
BruceReville wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:Mycomicshop no longer has Doctor Solar 8 in stock. All other regular covers of that series are still in stock except that one. I was surprised to see they had it, and at 2.49 it was a deal when they did. Maybe they'll restock it soon...
Yeah, I was going to buy a Dr. Solar #8 from Lone Star, but instead went with the eBay auction I mentioned above and got the rest of the issues I was missing, as well. I think from some of the posts I've seen here that the Dr. Solar origin issues were the best ones of the run, so I've been wanting to try them if I could get them cheaply.
That's cool you get to read those now.

Just read #1-8 in one sitting. It's amazing how much the quality of this series improved as the series went on. #1 was just bad, with the Calero art. Shooter's writing in #1-4 didn't exactly thrill me, either. The art was a little better after that first issue, though I wouldn't call it a strength of the book. The regular story in #5-8 was an improvement on #1-4 and the origin story was the best stuff in the title for my money. Really enjoyed the art and the story was solid, if familiar.

I think I probably got more enjoyment out of this because I was able to read it in one chunk and because I didn't pay much for the issues I was missing. The lateness of all the "Dark-Key" books would have killed my interest in these books, if it hadn't already been killed by the mediocre early stories.
The lateness is what killed my interest in the line as well as the hack job they gave fans afterward. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints Dark Horse probably never would have kept the series going as long as it did. I mean make $$$$ off of material you don't have to invest a dime into creating - Dark Horse is now and forever on my :censored: list.
I wish they'd put a dependable, talented artist on these books like they did with putting Nord on Conan.
That's just it I think the entire line was treated like an afterthought to them. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints - these books possibly would have never seen the light of day.
Everybody Is Right Until Someone Else Disagrees.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

BruceReville wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
BruceReville wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
Brother J wrote: Yeah, I was going to buy a Dr. Solar #8 from Lone Star, but instead went with the eBay auction I mentioned above and got the rest of the issues I was missing, as well. I think from some of the posts I've seen here that the Dr. Solar origin issues were the best ones of the run, so I've been wanting to try them if I could get them cheaply.
That's cool you get to read those now.

Just read #1-8 in one sitting. It's amazing how much the quality of this series improved as the series went on. #1 was just bad, with the Calero art. Shooter's writing in #1-4 didn't exactly thrill me, either. The art was a little better after that first issue, though I wouldn't call it a strength of the book. The regular story in #5-8 was an improvement on #1-4 and the origin story was the best stuff in the title for my money. Really enjoyed the art and the story was solid, if familiar.

I think I probably got more enjoyment out of this because I was able to read it in one chunk and because I didn't pay much for the issues I was missing. The lateness of all the "Dark-Key" books would have killed my interest in these books, if it hadn't already been killed by the mediocre early stories.
The lateness is what killed my interest in the line as well as the hack job they gave fans afterward. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints Dark Horse probably never would have kept the series going as long as it did. I mean make $$$$ off of material you don't have to invest a dime into creating - Dark Horse is now and forever on my :censored: list.
I wish they'd put a dependable, talented artist on these books like they did with putting Nord on Conan.
That's just it I think the entire line was treated like an afterthought to them. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints - these books possibly would have never seen the light of day.
And the fans following the line were treated the same way. An afterthought.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
BruceReville
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Why don't we just call ourselves C-Men and be done with it
Posts: 7318
Joined: Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:47:41 pm
Location: Here
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by BruceReville »

StarBrand wrote:
BruceReville wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
BruceReville wrote:
Brother J wrote:
StarBrand wrote: That's cool you get to read those now.

Just read #1-8 in one sitting. It's amazing how much the quality of this series improved as the series went on. #1 was just bad, with the Calero art. Shooter's writing in #1-4 didn't exactly thrill me, either. The art was a little better after that first issue, though I wouldn't call it a strength of the book. The regular story in #5-8 was an improvement on #1-4 and the origin story was the best stuff in the title for my money. Really enjoyed the art and the story was solid, if familiar.

I think I probably got more enjoyment out of this because I was able to read it in one chunk and because I didn't pay much for the issues I was missing. The lateness of all the "Dark-Key" books would have killed my interest in these books, if it hadn't already been killed by the mediocre early stories.
The lateness is what killed my interest in the line as well as the hack job they gave fans afterward. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints Dark Horse probably never would have kept the series going as long as it did. I mean make $$$$ off of material you don't have to invest a dime into creating - Dark Horse is now and forever on my :censored: list.
I wish they'd put a dependable, talented artist on these books like they did with putting Nord on Conan.
That's just it I think the entire line was treated like an afterthought to them. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints - these books possibly would have never seen the light of day.
And the fans following the line were treated the same way. An afterthought.
:censored: Dark Horse
Everybody Is Right Until Someone Else Disagrees.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

BruceReville wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
BruceReville wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
BruceReville wrote:
Brother J wrote:
Just read #1-8 in one sitting. It's amazing how much the quality of this series improved as the series went on. #1 was just bad, with the Calero art. Shooter's writing in #1-4 didn't exactly thrill me, either. The art was a little better after that first issue, though I wouldn't call it a strength of the book. The regular story in #5-8 was an improvement on #1-4 and the origin story was the best stuff in the title for my money. Really enjoyed the art and the story was solid, if familiar.

I think I probably got more enjoyment out of this because I was able to read it in one chunk and because I didn't pay much for the issues I was missing. The lateness of all the "Dark-Key" books would have killed my interest in these books, if it hadn't already been killed by the mediocre early stories.
The lateness is what killed my interest in the line as well as the hack job they gave fans afterward. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints Dark Horse probably never would have kept the series going as long as it did. I mean make $$$$ off of material you don't have to invest a dime into creating - Dark Horse is now and forever on my :censored: list.
I wish they'd put a dependable, talented artist on these books like they did with putting Nord on Conan.
That's just it I think the entire line was treated like an afterthought to them. If it wasn't for the Gold Key reprints - these books possibly would have never seen the light of day.
And the fans following the line were treated the same way. An afterthought.
:censored: Dark Horse
If they start this line again, I'll probably pick it up due to my love for Solar. I'm a glutton for punishment.
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
StarBrand
loosely based on a true story
loosely based on a true story
Posts: 17646
Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:49:05 pm
Contact:
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by StarBrand »

Here's a good deal. SDCC Doctor Solar 1 for 4.99 obo... multiple copies available.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360432998538?ss ... 1438.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Valiant is the son of the New Universe.

User avatar
etos45
I live to be inefficient!
I live to be inefficient!
Posts: 4145
Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2004 8:41:32 pm
Location: Anywhere but here... nope, there I am.
Re: Dark-Key back issues

Post by etos45 »

StarBrand wrote:Here's a good deal. SDCC Doctor Solar 1 for 4.99 obo... multiple copies available.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360432998538?ss ... 1438.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That seems like a lot when you tack on the shipping. Or is this comic worth more than I would think it would be?


Post Reply