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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
Got an unexpected surprise from Shortboxed this morning.

Not sure if this is a thank you for buying the ASM #3 from them, or an apology for the book needing a re-holder upon arrival?

Either way, I love the minimalist design. While I’m not normally a beanie guy, I’ll definitely wear this.


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If I could, I would. I swear. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
Signed by Anthony Daniels "C3PO"

A big thank you to Jon Jespersen, JJ's Comics, order_66 on eBay.


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Collector GanaSoth private msg quote post Address this user
Hey guys. Been a while. I hope you all had a great Holiday and Wonderful New Year!

Thought I'd share a few recent comics I got for my personal collection.

GI Joe #1 Signed by Larry Hama and Bob McLeod





Magnus Robot Fighter #1 Signed by Jim Shooter, Bob Layton, and Janet Jackson.





First Appearance of Zartan.



First Appearance of Destro.



He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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just completed the order from MCS - will be in hand in a few weeks?
This was not the grail I was hoping for
I was selling books the last year and leaving the credit to save for an Iron Man #1 in 9.0 to pair with my Sub-Mariner #1 in 9.0 and my signed Iron Man/Sub-Mariner #1 in 9.0

BUT....the price on this was too good....and after my credit it was even better
I let a 7.5 and 8.0 slide back in 2019/2020....figured I needed to jump on this? even with all the issues at CGC right now - most I've ever spent on a book!!! (by like a factor of 3 and a bit even with the credit )
gonna get nailed with duties too!!!!....oh well







Looks even better now that it is in hand...even arrived while my wife wasn't home - win!!!!
Duties were less than I thought too!!


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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
@KatKomics massive book!! congrats!!!
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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@KatKomics massive book!! congrats!!!

thanks! - only possible due to selling books and leaving the credit at MCS
I don't sell much so it took about a year to build up enough to get close...will have to try this again for other 'grails'?
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Masculinity takes a holiday. EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user
@KatKomics I read on the CGC forum that those aren't worth anything any more? Just kidding. I've been thinking about starting a thread on why Hulk 181 is so important, and Wolverine was such an important catalyst character for comic books.
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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@KatKomics I read on the CGC forum that those aren't worth anything any more? Just kidding. I've been thinking about starting a thread on why Hulk 181 is so important, and Wolverine was such an important catalyst character for comic books.


lol!! maybe I should have waited for the CGC price drop due to recent events?
I seriously gave thought about having MCS send it over to get re-graded by CBCS...if only because then I could have CBCS send it back to me and then claim it was a grading submission and then no duties to get applied (I have evil thoughts sometimes)
MCS shipping is so much less than CBCS though and in the end the duties were only a few $$ more than grading would have been
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Collector CatCovers private msg quote post Address this user
Not only is Bronze Age horror just plain awesome, but you can still get the books in great shape for dirt cheap.




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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
A local shop posted the Wonder Woman on their Facebook page for a very fair price. I was just headed out to lunch with my friend, so, we stopped in after a bite to eat and I snagged it for the wife’s collection. I coincidentally stumbled on a Cap 110 as well. Which has been on my list for way too long.




My friend also got a Harley Quinn statue as a future anniversary gift for his girl. A win all around. Stock pic for reference.


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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
Just got this pic from a buddy of mine.




He was attending an Anime Con, and was kind enough to let me know that John DiMaggio, who voices “Bender” on “Futurama” was going to be there.

With his signature added, alongside Billy West, Phil Lamar, & Lauren Tom, the only main cast member I’m missing is Katey Sagal. But I’ll probably add Maurice LaMarche, since he does the voices for a lot of side characters & he’s fairly regular at our local con.
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
This is my second favorite Archie innuendo cover (next to #78), and has been on my wish list for a long time. So when I saw an affordable, albeit low-grade, copy of it, I didn’t hesitate to purchase it. Don’t you think Betty looks good as a redhead?


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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
@esaravo Hadn’t seen this one before. Nice score.

#78 is pretty wild. 😆
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KFC does haircuts now, Wooh Hoo. zdoes10 private msg quote post Address this user
All books signed by Frank Cho.


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Collector Stonecollector private msg quote post Address this user
Came home and it was at my door, I knew I ordered it ,they took my money but they never sent me a tracking number or routing code.just showed up,Odd but still happy


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I like bean sprouts. James42 private msg quote post Address this user
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All books signed by Frank Cho.




I love Liberty Meadows so much. I really think it's his best work.
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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
Not the era I typically collect, but a fun display piece I was able to pay for almost entirely with store credit.


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Collector CatCovers private msg quote post Address this user
@00slim Never before noticed just how enormous Spidey's foot is on this cover. Shaquille O'Neal is dainty by comparison. And what's up with his heel?

Not an easy book to get a 9.8 in, though. Those extra-thick Spideys from the '90s almost always have bindery tears on the spine.
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You do know that the new guy brings the donuts, right? DWeeB1967 private msg quote post Address this user
@poka That's nice!
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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
@CatCovers I hadn’t noticed how disproportionate Spidey’s foot looks until you pointed it out.

Perhaps a misstep (pun intended) by the artist to make the page look more balanced, keeping Venom & Spidey closer in scale?

When the fact that Venom is significantly larger has been long established.
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The closest I'll get to owning ASM #3.
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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
I’m a sucker for anything vintage that’s Howard the Duck related.

I saw this 7-11 glass from 1977 on e-bay & the seller just kept dropping the price. When I shot him an offer, he asked if I wanted to just pick it up? I hadn’t noticed he’s local. 😆





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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).
Splotches is gettin old!
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My 2nd to last CGC submission.
When I get my last submission back from them that was already in the queue before the shenanigans, I'm done with CGC until they do something with their tamper security and/or cases.
The Buck Rogers is the only real goodie.
Pretty cool with Chilly Willy #1 (Four Color). Loved that character

Will be concentrating on my boatload of VSP books with CBCS for the near future. I don't need questions from potential buyers on my CGC books like "Dear Sir, Are you the original submitter? I just want to make sure books weren't swapped. Can you provide proof?, Any tampering that you can see sir". No no no - I don't need that aggravation



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You do know that the new guy brings the donuts, right? DWeeB1967 private msg quote post Address this user
@Nuffsaid111 I'm partial to that "Mighty Heroes" #1.
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
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@00slim Never before noticed just how enormous Spidey's foot is on this cover. Shaquille O'Neal is dainty by comparison. And what's up with his heel?

Not an easy book to get a 9.8 in, though. Those extra-thick Spideys from the '90s almost always have bindery tears on the spine.


that's why a much younger (and stupider) me would buy two of the foil books off the shelf back in the day - one to read and one to keep NM/M! - they got me when I was young with foil covers etc....no more!! I will not fall for the variant trap!
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" . " Davethebrave private msg quote post Address this user
Thrilled to add this one:


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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
@Davethebrave - Sweet book! Congratulations.


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@Davethebrave - Sweet book! Congratulations.




Thanks, Ed!
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I'm a McNugget guzzler. HeinzDad private msg quote post Address this user
Thanks everyone for your help!!!!! If anyone wants to spend anymore of my money for me turn up a Jaime Delano signed Hellblazer!



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