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What is your "white whale" aka the one comic/collectable you seek?16418

I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
for a while it wasnt a comic but a toy. I collect power ranger toys and the one item that eluded me most was a original power rangers dragon dagger toy. I wasnt picky. if it worked or not. as long as I found it. every year Id look at a convention but either had the money but no one had it....or didnt have money and someone had it. took me several years. did find a working power rangers sabba....but no dagger. eventually did. beat up and doesnt work but its in my collection
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Collector Rjman48 private msg quote post Address this user
Fantastic four 1. Graded 4.0
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Collector Darkseid_of_town private msg quote post Address this user
my best three in order

Hawkman 4 in 9.2 or higher
Zatanna sideshow statue (these sell in the 2500 range nowdays)
Incredible hulk comic signed by Ruffalo and Ferrigno
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I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
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Incredible hulk comic signed by Ruffalo and Ferrigno


what no eric bana, edward norton and/or Bill Bixby
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even better, but Bixby isnt likley and Norton is an ass from what I have read at least, rumor mill wise
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I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
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even better, but Bixby isnt likley and Norton is an ass from what I have read at least, rumor mill wise


yeah makes sense you have Raffalo and Ferrigno. theyd probably would. Id try to get any actor who has played in some capacity....heck Id try and find the actor who played the actor who played the hulk in "Rogers: the Musical" on "Hawkeye"...but realisticly even voice actors
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
Adventure Comics #247, first LSH. I saw a solid, decent-looking 3.0 copy a few months ago for a reasonable price, and stupidly hesitated. Gone like the wind. I have been kicking myself over that one. Every one on eBay (before and since then) is way overpriced.
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I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
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Adventure Comics #247, first LSH. I saw a solid, decent-looking 3.0 copy a few months ago for a reasonable price, and stupidly hesitated. Gone like the wind. I have been kicking myself over that one. Every one on eBay (before and since then) is way overpriced.


thats why the best time to buy it is when you see it.
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I’m Kinda Married To A Celebrity. 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
I wanna replace my TOS 52 in 8.0 (or better) condition most of all.
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Collector MRmintastic private msg quote post Address this user
All Select Comics 1 8.0 or better.

In terms of the high prices we are seeing, I'd be happy with X-men 94 9.0 or better.
Avengers 4, ASM 1 and Hulk 181 are the big keys that could round out the list.
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I have a problem with fattening women up. Bronte private msg quote post Address this user
I would like to get a detective comics 168 or a hulk 1, but the current prices are so high I know I'll never afford them.

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I always wanted a TMNT #1. Never saw one in person for years. Then I found one of the copies that were a part of Eastman’s collection. It was a grail find. Once it ended up in my collection, I didn’t buy another comic for years.
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Collector Lloe01 private msg quote post Address this user
ASM 1. Could have bought one a long time ago and passed on it. What an idiot!
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user
Affordable: HOS 92 at least 5.0

#1 most bestest: Hulk #1
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Collector TellEmSteveDave private msg quote post Address this user
I already own two of mine. Daredevil #1 and Savage Tales #1.



I’d say Adventure into Fear #19 in a 9.8 and the Daredevil 1-100 run are my next whales.
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I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
comic white whales for me are:
Ultimate fallout #4
New Mutants #98
What if #105 (What if Spider-man's daughter had lived). have a reprinting which was labled as Spider-Girl #0 but not the same. only what if i dont have (whether issue or tpb)


probably amazing spider-man #365 would be included but someone here graciously sent me one (will come soon)
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Collector Mmanick private msg quote post Address this user
For me it’s theee books
Cap America comics 1
Cap America comics 3
Journey into mystery 83
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Collectable:




Comic:


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I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
one of these days will save up for a copy of Ultimate Fallout #4
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Collector TellEmSteveDave private msg quote post Address this user
Ultimate Fallout #4 and New Mutants #98 are both obtainable right now. I have several copies of both sadly not in 9.8. Good luck with the hunt y’all!
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I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
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Ultimate Fallout #4 and New Mutants #98 are both obtainable right now. I have several copies of both sadly not in 9.8. Good luck with the hunt y’all!


yeah. any condition would be good. ill keep an eye for those at a good price. I have ultimate comics spider-man #1 (2nd appearance of Miles) and X-Force #2 (2nd appearance of Deadpool) so have their first will go nicely
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Collector BooksOfRage private msg quote post Address this user
Mine at the moment is Street Fighter Legends #1. I'm a huge fan of Chun Li but I haven't seen this issue for sale in NM condition.
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Collector jokioo private msg quote post Address this user
Pipedream: Detective Comics #140

Kind of attainable but super expensive and rare: Flash Comics #2

More reasonable white whales: Action Comics #61, high grade Flash #139
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I don't want to brag, but cashiers are always checking me out. power_struggle55 private msg quote post Address this user
thought I saw a steal. a Ultimate Fallout #4 3rd edition auction at 3.99 with 0 bids and closing in minutes. then realized....it was the fasimile edition....3.99 wasnt a steal. i mean I could but its not the same. maybe...if im desperate enough but issue isnt worth much
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You do know that the new guy brings the donuts, right? DWeeB1967 private msg quote post Address this user
More Fun #52 (1st Spectre)

And if I'm serious about completing Fantastic Four #1 through #100, I have to add FF #1.
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I hold the record for itchy trigger finger. sportshort private msg quote post Address this user
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comic white whales for me are:
Ultimate fallout #4
New Mutants #98
What if #105 (What if Spider-man's daughter had lived). have a reprinting which was labled as Spider-Girl #0 but not the same. only what if i dont have (whether issue or tpb)


probably amazing spider-man #365 would be included but someone here graciously sent me one (will come soon)


My Comic shop has a What If 105 7.0 for 165 OBO. Just sayin'. good luck with your search
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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).
Splotches is gettin old!
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Very High Grade Dell Four Color featuring the 1st appearance of Disney and TV characters. (Bambi, Pinocchio, Cinderella, Dumbo, Sleeping Beauty, Seven Dwarfs, Lady & Tramp, Brer Rabbit, Quick Draw McGraw, Bullwinkle & Rocky, Twilight Zone, Crusader Rabbit, Huckleberry Hound, Felix the Cat, etc...)

I consider White Whale both something I desire incredibly AND cannot even find anywhere for any price whatsoever.
Anything Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse I can find relatively easy. It's just a matter of money.
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Adventure Comics #247, first LSH. I saw a solid, decent-looking 3.0 copy a few months ago for a reasonable price, and stupidly hesitated. Gone like the wind. I have been kicking myself over that one. Every one on eBay (before and since then) is way overpriced.


My all time holy grail. I've never owned one.
Will this be my year? 🤗
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