Discuss Hard To Find Or Currently Hot Comics Of Any Era

[StarBrand]

Do you not think the early new 52 DC issues that are commanding pretty impressive prices are a bit odd? Particularly as critically (except Batman) theres not been a huge amount of fuss.

Not really. There was tremendous fuss on the entire new line early on, and I'm sure some of that might still be continuing with the readers and collectors.

Considering how popular these are, it is not odd at all.

DC's sales don't seem to reflect it at the moment in the wake of Marvel Now. Eg. Five out of the top 20:
http://www.diamondcomics.com/Home/1/1/3 ... eID=133542

Or are you guys saying you think it's due to the quality of those early books, possibly coupled with it just being early numbers of big DC titles therefore more 'collectable'.

This is probably a copout, but it's often just plain difficult to tell why some back issues sell for the prices they do. No doubt the law of supply and demand is in effect, but why some of these issues are affected like they are is inexplicable to me. Sort of like some of the All New X-Men back issues. I guess dealers just didn't keep enough back stock to meet the demand on some of these.

As far as the All New X-Men goes, I think is has to do with the fact that retailers had no idea how many to order for the first few issues, as they had to put in orders for #2-4 before they even got to see how popular #1 was. It ended up being a good series (so I've heard - I haven't read it myself), and I would assume it was under ordered making supply less than demand.

I think that's a legitimate point, but it doesn't explain why issues 5 and 6 are selling in the same price range as issues 3 and 4.

[lorddunlow]

Not really. There was tremendous fuss on the entire new line early on, and I'm sure some of that might still be continuing with the readers and collectors.

Considering how popular these are, it is not odd at all.

DC's sales don't seem to reflect it at the moment in the wake of Marvel Now. Eg. Five out of the top 20:
http://www.diamondcomics.com/Home/1/1/3 ... eID=133542

Or are you guys saying you think it's due to the quality of those early books, possibly coupled with it just being early numbers of big DC titles therefore more 'collectable'.

This is probably a copout, but it's often just plain difficult to tell why some back issues sell for the prices they do. No doubt the law of supply and demand is in effect, but why some of these issues are affected like they are is inexplicable to me. Sort of like some of the All New X-Men back issues. I guess dealers just didn't keep enough back stock to meet the demand on some of these.

As far as the All New X-Men goes, I think is has to do with the fact that retailers had no idea how many to order for the first few issues, as they had to put in orders for #2-4 before they even got to see how popular #1 was. It ended up being a good series (so I've heard - I haven't read it myself), and I would assume it was under ordered making supply less than demand.

I think that's a legitimate point, but it doesn't explain why issues 5 and 6 are selling in the same price range as issues 3 and 4.

I hadn't realized that the later issues were also going for dough.

[Dr. Solar]

As far as the All New X-Men goes, I think is has to do with the fact that retailers had no idea how many to order for the first few issues, as they had to put in orders for #2-4 before they even got to see how popular #1 was. It ended up being a good series (so I've heard - I haven't read it myself), and I would assume it was under ordered making supply less than demand.

I think that's a legitimate point, but it doesn't explain why issues 5 and 6 are selling in the same price range as issues 3 and 4.

It does when you consider that the book shipped twice a month.

[StarBrand]

As far as the All New X-Men goes, I think is has to do with the fact that retailers had no idea how many to order for the first few issues, as they had to put in orders for #2-4 before they even got to see how popular #1 was. It ended up being a good series (so I've heard - I haven't read it myself), and I would assume it was under ordered making supply less than demand.

I think that's a legitimate point, but it doesn't explain why issues 5 and 6 are selling in the same price range as issues 3 and 4.

It does when you consider that the book shipped twice a month.

Aha! Good points, both your and lord's.

[StarBrand]

I didn't realize Batwoman 0 is considered a (the?) New 52 prelude.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATWOMAN-0-DC-C ... 43b994f795" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[The Spider]

I didn't realize Batwoman 0 is considered a (the?) New 52 prelude.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATWOMAN-0-DC-C ... 43b994f795" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Batwoman was originally supposed to be published around that time, but they held it back for the New 52 relaunch to gain more traction. I think in the second issue J. H. Williams had to modify a page since it represented the pre-New 52 universe.

[StarBrand]

Spider-Man 654.1 continues doing well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMAZING-SPIDER- ... 5d3f5fe9f0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Dr. Solar]

I didn't realize Batwoman 0 is considered a (the?) New 52 prelude.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATWOMAN-0-DC-C ... 43b994f795" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think all of the zero issues are preludes to their respective series.

I'm pretty sure this is no more a prelude to the new 52 than A&A 0 is a prelude to Valiant, and I'm pretty sure they are just spamming their listing with keywords.

[The Spider]

I didn't realize Batwoman 0 is considered a (the?) New 52 prelude.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATWOMAN-0-DC-C ... 43b994f795" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think all of the zero issues are preludes to their respective series.

I'm pretty sure this is no more a prelude to the new 52 than A&A 0 is a prelude to Valiant, and I'm pretty sure they are just spamming their listing with keywords.

All the zero issues are intended as preludes to their respective series, but Batwoman actually had two zero issues--one that came out during that month where every New 52 comic had a zero issue, and the other one--the one in the auction--was out months before the New 52 relaunch and intended as a lead-in to the first Batwoman story arc, "Hydrology." Like I said above, Batwoman wasn't originally intended as a New 52 series, but they delayed it so they could sell it as part of the relaunching. I could see why people would think it would be a prelude to the reboot, even though I don't completely agree (In #0, Batman is wearing his pre-New 52, Batman Incorporated costume).

[Dr. Solar]

All the zero issues are intended as preludes to their respective series, but Batwoman actually had two zero issues--one that came out during that month where every New 52 comic had a zero issue, and the other one--the one in the auction--was out months before the New 52 relaunch and intended as a lead-in to the first Batwoman story arc, "Hydrology." Like I said above, Batwoman wasn't originally intended as a New 52 series, but they delayed it so they could sell it as part of the relaunching. I could see why people would think it would be a prelude to the reboot, even though I don't completely agree (In #0, Batman is wearing his pre-New 52, Batman Incorporated costume).

That's some straight knowledge right there.

[StarBrand]

All the zero issues are intended as preludes to their respective series, but Batwoman actually had two zero issues--one that came out during that month where every New 52 comic had a zero issue, and the other one--the one in the auction--was out months before the New 52 relaunch and intended as a lead-in to the first Batwoman story arc, "Hydrology." Like I said above, Batwoman wasn't originally intended as a New 52 series, but they delayed it so they could sell it as part of the relaunching. I could see why people would think it would be a prelude to the reboot, even though I don't completely agree (In #0, Batman is wearing his pre-New 52, Batman Incorporated costume).

That's some straight knowledge right there.

No doubt about it.

[StarBrand]

Batman 1 at 70.00 now. Maybe this book will break 100.00.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 1e7a41127f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[buff-beardo]

Batman #1 at $70.00. Must be tons of demand or, more likely, speculators. It sold 188,000 copies when it came out which is a huge amount by modern standards.

[depluto]

That's nuts.

[StarBrand]

Batman #1 at $70.00. Must be tons of demand or, more likely, speculators. It sold 188,000 copies when it came out which is a huge amount by modern standards.

This might end up being a new modern key, or maybe a book associated with the beginning of a new age of comics.

[caniac]

Crazy bones!

[X-O HoboJoe]

Batman 1 at 70.00 now. Maybe this book will break 100.00.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 1e7a41127f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No *SQUEE*?

[StarBrand]

Batman 1 at 70.00 now. Maybe this book will break 100.00.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 1e7a41127f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No *SQUEE*?

No SQUEE, dude!

[StarBrand]

Three copies of Batman Annual #1 sold at 14.99 ea.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-ANNUAL-1 ... 257dec4f45" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[nutflush76]

Batman 1 at 70.00 now. Maybe this book will break 100.00.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 1e7a41127f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No *SQUEE*?

No SQUEE, dude!

I have decided to see if I can get $70.00 or so for my copy of #1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MESE:IT

I really can't imagine this book getting much higher, but it probably will. AFTER this one sells.

[vikingspawn]

10 sporadic issues of Futurama sell at $91:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-Of-10-Futur ... true&rt=nc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[StarBrand]

10 sporadic issues of Futurama sell at $91:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-Of-10-Futur ... true&rt=nc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice!

[StarBrand]

Hawkeye 1-9 1st print set, 88.99.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAWKEYE-Marvel- ... 58a0be66fa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[nutflush76]

Batman 1 at 70.00 now. Maybe this book will break 100.00.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 1e7a41127f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No *SQUEE*?

No SQUEE, dude!

I have decided to see if I can get $70.00 or so for my copy of #1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MESE:IT

I really can't imagine this book getting much higher, but it probably will. AFTER this one sells.

Well mine closed at $43.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 500wt_1414

I've been keeping an eye on other auctions of this book this week and they have been consistently selling in the $40.00-50.00 range. So I'd say the $70.00 book was an outlier. I doubt it's gonna hit $100.00 any time soon, but I think the book could get there eventually.

Eventually like in 5 years or so.

I'm OK with $43.00. But I would have been happier with $70.0

[StarBrand]

Detective Comics 871 is the first Scott Snyder Batman story. Not that it's any secret, but it bears mentioning in this thread. This seller's moving them at 10 bucks a pop.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DETECTIVE-COMIC ... 0101564%26" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;