Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
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Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
Have been thinking about this today and here is the case in my head. This book is crazy important and crazy rare.
- It was never properly distributed. It was only sold I've read at one convention and by one dealer. Does anyone have info on who and when?
- Without this book there would have not been a VEI (no Mary Maria, Punk Mambo, Armor Hunters, Divinity ... so so much)
- Instead we may have got something like the Dark Horse Gold Key books or worse the Dynamite Gold Key books
- This book has a dozen original Jae Lee sketches using original Valiant names
- Most people who own a copy covet it and aren't looking to sell
What does everyone think?
- It was never properly distributed. It was only sold I've read at one convention and by one dealer. Does anyone have info on who and when?
- Without this book there would have not been a VEI (no Mary Maria, Punk Mambo, Armor Hunters, Divinity ... so so much)
- Instead we may have got something like the Dark Horse Gold Key books or worse the Dynamite Gold Key books
- This book has a dozen original Jae Lee sketches using original Valiant names
- Most people who own a copy covet it and aren't looking to sell
What does everyone think?
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
Be super easy to bootleg.
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
This.
Plus it has nothing to do with any VH1 or VEI characters.
If you want info on the book here it is:
http://www.recalledcomics.com/ValiantSneakPeek2007.php
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
It was SDCC 2005 and there were several comic dealers selling it. I was one of the first people who found it and bought it. I called Dino right from the show floor and said "you need to come see this right now" he did and the VIP flegal fight was now on. Graham Cracker Comics and Comic Central out of Florida had a large amount of this print run also. I know I had bought several from them at that 2005 show.syzhang28 wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 8:16:03 pm Have been thinking about this today and here is the case in my head. This book is crazy important and crazy rare.
- It was never properly distributed. It was only sold I've read at one convention and by one dealer. Does anyone have info on who and when?
- Without this book there would have not been a VEI (no Mary Maria, Punk Mambo, Armor Hunters, Divinity ... so so much)
- Instead we may have got something like the Dark Horse Gold Key books or worse the Dynamite Gold Key books
- This book has a dozen original Jae Lee sketches using original Valiant names
- Most people who own a copy covet it and aren't looking to sell
What does everyone think?
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
I sold a few high grade mint copies a few years ago. There aren’t many in existence. They sold for over $100 back then. I thought they were overpriced when I sold them,
They are little more than a curiosity. I think the actual book is not interesting at all. It’s merely just a page in history of Valiant, and an unofficial one at that.
I liken it to getting one of those 1980s Cerebis 1 bootlegs. It’s virtually worthless to anyone but the most hardcore completiionist collector. Over time that Cerebus has gone down in value. Unless something significant changes that, I expect the same with this one.
They are little more than a curiosity. I think the actual book is not interesting at all. It’s merely just a page in history of Valiant, and an unofficial one at that.
I liken it to getting one of those 1980s Cerebis 1 bootlegs. It’s virtually worthless to anyone but the most hardcore completiionist collector. Over time that Cerebus has gone down in value. Unless something significant changes that, I expect the same with this one.
Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
I think this will end up closer to the early TMNT ashcans, the Maxx ashcans or error books with large enough print runs like Venom Lethal Protector. It feels like it's got low awareness but if that changes look out. Even now I can't find a copy under $100 if at all
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
Except the TMNT and Max’s ashcans actually had TMNT and Maxx in them. This has no one in them. Agree with NYCJadie only the most hardcore enthusiasts will care.syzhang28 wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 12:41:44 am I think this will end up closer to the early TMNT ashcans, the Maxx ashcans or error books with large enough print runs like Venom Lethal Protector. It feels like it's got low awareness but if that changes look out. Even now I can't find a copy under $100 if at all
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
I bought several copies at Wizard World in Arlington, TX, 2008. I am pretty sure the seller was Graham Crackers Comics.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 9:44:33 amIt was SDCC 2005 and there were several comic dealers selling it. I was one of the first people who found it and bought it. I called Dino right from the show floor and said "you need to come see this right now" he did and the VIP flegal fight was now on. Graham Cracker Comics and Comic Central out of Florida had a large amount of this print run also. I know I had bought several from them at that 2005 show.syzhang28 wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 8:16:03 pm Have been thinking about this today and here is the case in my head. This book is crazy important and crazy rare.
- It was never properly distributed. It was only sold I've read at one convention and by one dealer. Does anyone have info on who and when?
- Without this book there would have not been a VEI (no Mary Maria, Punk Mambo, Armor Hunters, Divinity ... so so much)
- Instead we may have got something like the Dark Horse Gold Key books or worse the Dynamite Gold Key books
- This book has a dozen original Jae Lee sketches using original Valiant names
- Most people who own a copy covet it and aren't looking to sell
What does everyone think?
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The price started out ridiculously high, like $50 each, and when I found them in 2008, I asked the guy how much and he said $6.
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
Beware of old age, Brian... it was 2007.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 9:44:33 amIt was SDCC 2005 and there were several comic dealers selling it. I was one of the first people who found it and bought it. I called Dino right from the show floor and said "you need to come see this right now" he did and the VIP flegal fight was now on. Graham Cracker Comics and Comic Central out of Florida had a large amount of this print run also. I know I had bought several from them at that 2005 show.syzhang28 wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 8:16:03 pm Have been thinking about this today and here is the case in my head. This book is crazy important and crazy rare.
- It was never properly distributed. It was only sold I've read at one convention and by one dealer. Does anyone have info on who and when?
- Without this book there would have not been a VEI (no Mary Maria, Punk Mambo, Armor Hunters, Divinity ... so so much)
- Instead we may have got something like the Dark Horse Gold Key books or worse the Dynamite Gold Key books
- This book has a dozen original Jae Lee sketches using original Valiant names
- Most people who own a copy covet it and aren't looking to sell
What does everyone think?
-Brian
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
In order to be "the most undervalued Valiant book" the VIP Sneak Peak would have to first be a "Valiant book". It isn't.
It's a Nikey shoe.
It's a Ferraro car.
It's a Butterthumbs candy bar.
It's a hamburger from McDonney's.
It's a bottle of Shoulder & Heads shampoo.
Most importantly, it's not even a Sneak PEEK. It's a Sneak PEAK.
Even the title is a knock-off of something real.
It's a Nikey shoe.
It's a Ferraro car.
It's a Butterthumbs candy bar.
It's a hamburger from McDonney's.
It's a bottle of Shoulder & Heads shampoo.
Most importantly, it's not even a Sneak PEEK. It's a Sneak PEAK.
Even the title is a knock-off of something real.
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
You just want a goat on first name bases with Red Sonja.greg wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 1:18:10 pm In order to be "the most undervalued Valiant book" the VIP Sneak Peak would have to first be a "Valiant book". It isn't.
It's a Nikey shoe.
It's a Ferraro car.
It's a Butterthumbs candy bar.
It's a hamburger from McDonney's.
It's a bottle of Shoulder & Heads shampoo.
Most importantly, it's not even a Sneak PEEK. It's a Sneak PEAK.
Even the title is a knock-off of something real.
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Thanks for the laugh Greg!
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
greg wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 1:11:50 pmBeware of old age, Brian... it was 2007.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 9:44:33 amIt was SDCC 2005 and there were several comic dealers selling it. I was one of the first people who found it and bought it. I called Dino right from the show floor and said "you need to come see this right now" he did and the VIP flegal fight was now on. Graham Cracker Comics and Comic Central out of Florida had a large amount of this print run also. I know I had bought several from them at that 2005 show.syzhang28 wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 8:16:03 pm Have been thinking about this today and here is the case in my head. This book is crazy important and crazy rare.
- It was never properly distributed. It was only sold I've read at one convention and by one dealer. Does anyone have info on who and when?
- Without this book there would have not been a VEI (no Mary Maria, Punk Mambo, Armor Hunters, Divinity ... so so much)
- Instead we may have got something like the Dark Horse Gold Key books or worse the Dynamite Gold Key books
- This book has a dozen original Jae Lee sketches using original Valiant names
- Most people who own a copy covet it and aren't looking to sell
What does everyone think?
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It’s been a few days ok
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
I should have remembered that because you were at SDCC in 2005 not 2007
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That's how I was so sure.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 9:37:12 pm I should have remembered that because you were at SDCC in 2005 not 2007
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I’m pretty sure I called you from the show floor after I found one and had it in hand...greg wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 3:07:40 pmThat's how I was so sure.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 9:37:12 pm I should have remembered that because you were at SDCC in 2005 not 2007
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Again it’s been a few days
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That sounds right. I think you emailed photos when you got back to the hotel.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 4:14:54 pmI’m pretty sure I called you from the show floor after I found one and had it in hand...greg wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 3:07:40 pmThat's how I was so sure.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 9:37:12 pm I should have remembered that because you were at SDCC in 2005 not 2007
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Again it’s been a few days
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Re: Is the VIP sneak peak the most undervalued Valiant book?
Even rarer I have the 1st signed copy by Jae Lee from 2015 at Long Beach comic con
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1st poop is a poop that has been stinking longer.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 2:15:08 pmEven rarer I have the 1st signed copy by Jae Lee from 2015 at Long Beach comic con
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I wish this was bootlegged so I could read the dang thing finally.
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Read?OhioValiantNut wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 4:04:52 pm I wish this was bootlegged so I could read the dang thing finally.
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