What is your prize comic-related item? (Valiant or other..)

speedracex · Post by **speedracex** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:19 am

I have a Daredevil Movie prop.......one of Daredevils canes.......I dont know if anyone knows, but for the movie they made 3 different ones....the grappling cane....the cane that actually retracts into a cane, and the one that is a pair of chucks....I have the one that is a pair of chucks......id say its 99.9 % real....it was made using the movie prop material....but wasnt actually made/put together by the production company.....its really nice though...detailed like u wouldnt believe

myron · Post by **myron** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:44 am

cinlach@aol.com wrote:nexus #3...signed by mike baron...golly.

i think i might need a towel.

if only i could find...the dude.

dude...architect had a beer with him last weekend...drop justin (arch) a pm...

justin · Post by **justin** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:57 am

cinlach@aol.com wrote:nexus #3...signed by mike baron...golly.

i think i might need a towel.

if only i could find...the dude.

I am going drinking with mike tonight! I can get anything signed if you want!

-justin

justin · Post by **justin** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:59 am

mike baron wrote:I like all those guys. My problem was, I got handed Archer and Armstrong and I never did know what to do with it. I couldn't follow Barry's British whimsy, and Bob kept giving me vague pointers that were neither fish nor fowl. The series lacked direction. Part of it was the times, too. I'm a much better writer now. When I fell out the *SQUEE* end of the biz I took it as a wake-up call to learn how to write. I'm proud of the Turoks I did, and the Shadowman Yearbook. As for Valiant in general, they just weren't putting out compelling books. But who knows--it's a funny business. Other companies that put out compelling books still went under.

That was some that Mike and I talked about last week via email.

-A

David_Cody · Post by **David_Cody** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:00 am

My prized piece would have to be my Quesada Ninjak promo piece.

At one time it was my 9.2-9.8 ultra sweet copy of Amazing Spiderman #50 that I bought. At one time I had an ultra high-grade collection of Amazing Spidey from 38-present. I sold 38-100 to finance a missionary trip to China with my church.

I then moved to NM and sold my 101-present as I was lazy and didn't feel like finding a job. In that pile were three gems. They were my 9.6-9.8 121, 122, and 129. Yes, I know you'll say, "No way were they that good." But oh contraire, they were.

When I sold them to some guy living in Albuqueruque, he was absolutely estactic on the quality of the 129. My 129 is my white whale that I wished I didn't allow to swim away.

dino · Post by **dino** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:11 am

This is tough...it would either be my Magnus #0 Vcvss or

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiec ... &GSub=5045

Signed by Joe Quesada and dated 1995. Came with a print out of the script. On the blank side of each page of the script are Joe Quesada's roughs for each page as well as a travel agent number and some girls phone numbers! On the back of the last page is the hand written text from the back of the Art of Joe Quesada chase card (SP1) from the Valiant Era I card set. There is also another rough sketch of the XO #0 cover in red pen under the text. Purchased on ebay in 2004.

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:13 am

Accordingly enough, I've got a weird one: In 1981 I drew a picture of my younger sister screaming her head off (her natural state, I assure you) and mailed it into Crazy magazine as an entry to the Draw the Baby Hulk contest in the Teen Hulk serial. Something in that visage struck a chord because I won. They proceeded to draw me into the story (as a hapless hall monitor) and I got Marie Severin's original art for the story, a check for $1.00 for the "rights" and a bunch of correspondance from Larry Hama and Shooter. I never got the Wolverine drawn by Byrne I asked for, but got an autographed pic of Stan the man.

See, I told you it was weird.

hillmanthe2nd · Post by **hillmanthe2nd** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:33 am

My most prized items(s) would be...Avengers #1 (NM/MT 9.4), Color cover to A&A #0, Alex Ross Kingdom Come original painted page, and original props for X-Men movie - sign that says "Mutants Are Dangerous" used in crowd protest scenes, 2 lab container props from scene with Jean Grey in lab, and syringe prop from seen when Jean tries to stick Wolverine.

Redtrax · Post by **Redtrax** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:59 am

Most priced, hard to say.
I have a couple of things I am really "proud" of: Original first page of Witchblade #5 (by Michael Turner), Stan Lee file copy of Millie the Model #148, Sandman Preludes & Nocturnes first edition HC, 1947 edition of Secrets Behind the Comics.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:56 pm

architect wrote:
mike baron wrote:I like all those guys. My problem was, I got handed Archer and Armstrong and I never did know what to do with it. I couldn't follow Barry's British whimsy, and Bob kept giving me vague pointers that were neither fish nor fowl. The series lacked direction. Part of it was the times, too. I'm a much better writer now. When I fell out the *SQUEE* end of the biz I took it as a wake-up call to learn how to write. I'm proud of the Turoks I did, and the Shadowman Yearbook. As for Valiant in general, they just weren't putting out compelling books. But who knows--it's a funny business. Other companies that put out compelling books still went under.
That was some that Mike and I talked about last week via email.

-A

Tell Mike his Punisher run was my favorite.

Oh, and his issues of Flash (especially the Vandal Savage issues) ROCKED.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:10 pm

You guys want props? I subscribe to an auction house here that has 4 auctions a year...nothing but movie props.

I'll scan the cover of one of the catalogs if I get a chance...

Some of you guys have big, big dollar items...a la Avengers #1 9.4!

I guess I'd say, my most prized part is the breadth of what I've got.

Oh, and my Turtles #1 (soon to be in a CGC holder near you!)

Also...as promised:

Both of 50.

riftt · Post by **riftt** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:11 pm

my comico primer #2

Rai-fan · Post by **Rai-fan** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 4:03 pm

Hmm...can't narrow it down.

My Wolverine 1 signed & personalized to me by inker Al Williamson.

Tick Special Edition # 1

X-0 # 46 last page splash inks

gowaltrip · Post by **gowaltrip** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:07 pm

I cannot really narrow it down either, most people wouldnt consider these prized, but they are the best I could do with my tightwad trailorpark budget over the years. My favorites are my:

Avengers #4 GD+ (I know, big deal)

Fantastic Four #48 VG- (Easy to get)

Warriors of Plasm Original Binder (wooohooo!)

Preacher #1 Preview Edition (I wonder just how many there are?)

Eternal Warrior #5 VcVSS (My one and only and boy I love it!!!)

2 X-Men 50's Gold NM-MN (well, it looks sweet only 4500 made)

My Spiderman #1 Platinum (x-gf got it for $300 back in '90 for my bday present, its only lost about $180 in value since Ive had it).

My Robin II Binder (I fell for that hype)

My 2 VF ASM #136's (whats that, like $20 each???. Im so cheap!!!)

My VF Tomb of Dracula #12 (I know, whoptee 2nd Blade, I Cant Afford the 1st!!!)

Im sure there are a few more but I cannot remember. Yep, a low collection for a low rent guy.

cinlach@aol.com · Post by **cinlach@aol.com** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:27 pm

hey, it's all about what it means to YOU dude...i went with my nexus #3...which isn't worth nearly as much as my hulk #181...but i've seen so many hulk #181's it's not funny...i've only seen 1 nexus #3 with the record still in it...and the record isn't scratched and still plays.

the value is what it's worth to me...not what it's worth to everyone else.

Valiant OCD · Post by **Valiant OCD** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:28 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:You guys want props? I subscribe to an auction house here that has 4 auctions a year...nothing but movie props.

I'll scan the cover of one of the catalogs if I get a chance...

Some of you guys have big, big dollar items...a la Avengers #1 9.4! I guess I'd say, my most prized part is the breadth of what I've got.

Oh, and my Turtles #1 (soon to be in a CGC holder near you!)

Also...as promised:

Hey Zeph,.....

What are the dimensions on those ashcans?:think:

whetteon · Post by **whetteon** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:38 pm

gowaltrip wrote:I cannot really narrow it down either, most people wouldnt consider these prized, but they are the best I could do with my tightwad trailorpark budget over the years. My favorites are my:

Avengers #4 GD+ (I know, big deal)

Fantastic Four #48 VG- (Easy to get)

Warriors of Plasm Original Binder (wooohooo!)

Preacher #1 Preview Edition (I wonder just how many there are?)

Eternal Warrior #5 VcVSS (My one and only and boy I love it!!!)

2 X-Men 50's Gold NM-MN (well, it looks sweet only 4500 made)

My Spiderman #1 Platinum (x-gf got it for $300 back in '90 for my bday present, its only lost about $180 in value since Ive had it).

My Robin II Binder (I fell for that hype)

My 2 VF ASM #136's (whats that, like $20 each???. Im so cheap!!!)

My VF Tomb of Dracula #12 (I know, whoptee 2nd Blade, I Cant Afford the 1st!!!)

Im sure there are a few more but I cannot remember. Yep, a low collection for a low rent guy.

Hey bro, I thought it was a pretty cool collection

Jealous of your ASM #136, Tomb of Dracula #12 and FF #48!

dave · Post by **dave** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:00 pm

my turok #1

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:25 pm

gowaltrip wrote:I cannot really narrow it down either, most people wouldnt consider these prized, but they are the best I could do with my tightwad trailorpark budget over the years. My favorites are my:

Avengers #4 GD+ (I know, big deal)

Fantastic Four #48 VG- (Easy to get)

Warriors of Plasm Original Binder (wooohooo!)

Preacher #1 Preview Edition (I wonder just how many there are?)

Eternal Warrior #5 VcVSS (My one and only and boy I love it!!!)

2 X-Men 50's Gold NM-MN (well, it looks sweet only 4500 made)

My Spiderman #1 Platinum (x-gf got it for $300 back in '90 for my bday present, its only lost about $180 in value since Ive had it).

My Robin II Binder (I fell for that hype)

My 2 VF ASM #136's (whats that, like $20 each???. Im so cheap!!!)

My VF Tomb of Dracula #12 (I know, whoptee 2nd Blade, I Cant Afford the 1st!!!)

Im sure there are a few more but I cannot remember. Yep, a low collection for a low rent guy.

I like it!!

Be proud!! :littlesmile:

BTW, Where's your trailor?

dave · Post by **dave** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:05 pm

honestly, i would probably say my centered rai #3. i used to dream about that book. Now I've got one. so what if i paid under cover for it?

boy do times change.

skiw · Post by **skiw** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:33 pm

Right now, it would be:

Marvel Spotlight #5 NM- 9.2
Iron Man #55 NM 9.4 or better
DD #168 NM 9.4 or better

BUT how long they remain in my hands is the big question - once you start selling it is hard to keep anything for more than a couple of months.

The coolest comic I have ever owned is a copy of Contact Comics #12 - classic L.B. Cole sci-fi cover that is super scarce. It was a gorgeous copy with a VF/NM front cover, but a 4 inch piece had been torn off the top left corner on the back cover and reattached with tape. At the time the guide price for a NM copy was in the high $400s, but that copy (which must have been one of the first ever offered on eBay) fetched close to $600. It hurt to sell it, but at least the price was right at the time!

Cheers,
Skiw

gowaltrip · Post by **gowaltrip** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:23 am

whetteon wrote:
gowaltrip wrote:I cannot really narrow it down either, most people wouldnt consider these prized, but they are the best I could do with my tightwad trailorpark budget over the years. My favorites are my:

Avengers #4 GD+ (I know, big deal)

Fantastic Four #48 VG- (Easy to get)

Warriors of Plasm Original Binder (wooohooo!)

Preacher #1 Preview Edition (I wonder just how many there are?)

Eternal Warrior #5 VcVSS (My one and only and boy I love it!!!)

2 X-Men 50's Gold NM-MN (well, it looks sweet only 4500 made)

My Spiderman #1 Platinum (x-gf got it for $300 back in '90 for my bday present, its only lost about $180 in value since Ive had it).

My Robin II Binder (I fell for that hype)

My 2 VF ASM #136's (whats that, like $20 each???. Im so cheap!!!)

My VF Tomb of Dracula #12 (I know, whoptee 2nd Blade, I Cant Afford the 1st!!!)

Im sure there are a few more but I cannot remember. Yep, a low collection for a low rent guy.
Hey bro, I thought it was a pretty cool collection Jealous of your ASM #136, Tomb of Dracula #12 and FF #48!

Yeah Im proud of them. After 27 years of off and on collecting, there should be a few prized pieces. I like other peoples stuff too. I forgot to add my

Journey into Mystery #86 VG+ (4th Thor, 1st Odin) and I cannot forget this prize jewel. My..

Betty and Me #2 VG (1965 Archie Series, hey its #2 okay???)

I like this thread btw

cptfishstick · Post by **cptfishstick** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:10 pm

My Prizes:
Amazing Spider-Man #93
Moon knight #1 Signed by Bill Sienkiewicz
Werewolf by night #32

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:24 pm

cptfishstick wrote:My Prizes:
Amazing Spider-Man #93
Moon knight #1 Signed by Bill Sienkiewicz
Werewolf by night #32

Hey fishstick, I sent you a pm!!

BTW, don't be surprised if you catch hell for your name here

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:43 pm

Valiant OCD wrote:
ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:You guys want props? I subscribe to an auction house here that has 4 auctions a year...nothing but movie props.

I'll scan the cover of one of the catalogs if I get a chance...

Some of you guys have big, big dollar items...a la Avengers #1 9.4! I guess I'd say, my most prized part is the breadth of what I've got.

Oh, and my Turtles #1 (soon to be in a CGC holder near you!)

Also...as promised:

Hey Zeph,..... What are the dimensions on those ashcans?:think:

Mmmm..standard Image ashcan size of the time....I don't have 'em in front of me, but I'm thinking they're about 5.5" x 7"

Something like that.