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Check it out; several of these are not seen very often (if ever at all really) and WOW, depending on your own collecting goals, there might be 1-2 major "Grails" up for grabs! :o

https://www.ebay.com/sch/secondlifesale ... rmvSB=true

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That collection of books is simply incredible! Board member?
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DirtbagSailor wrote:Check it out; several of these are not seen very often (if ever at all really) and WOW, depending on your own collecting goals, there might be 1-2 major "Grails" up for grabs! :o

https://www.ebay.com/sch/secondlifesale ... rmvSB=true
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Why right before my Thailand must so many sweet books pop up for sale lol.

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I did own this book (unless it’s a different CGC 9.8 SS (Miller) slab...), and will say that it was an adventure in itself to find a NM+/M raw copy AND keep it protected from Frank Miller’s fingers at a convention while he charges hundreds of dollars for his signature; then having CGC witness the whole thing before sending in for grading.

If that book came back a 9.4 or 9.6 I would have completely lost my *SQUEE*! :lol:

Anyhow, it didn’t, and I was quite happy as you might expect. I never really planned on letting it go, but was given an offer I could NOT possibly have refused (at least insomuch for furthering my own personal collecting goals).

Regardless, that slab is a complete BEAST!

Best of luck for whoever wins it!

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I had made my mind up to halt my rare purchases for a bit, but damn some of these may make me change my mind..lol :clap:

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Just... wow. That's incredible! :bugeyed:

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These are all incredible comics. At this point in time... Which one or two would y'all consider "Grails?" If you could pick one or two (for free)... Based on 15 -20 year investment potential only.... Which would you choose?

I would probably incorrectly go with the DMGs. Probably thousands of these would show up later knowing my luck. These seem to me like extreme wild cards long term since nobody seems to know much about the actual number of issues that are not in China. However, if they are truly rare... They could be known /linked to the movie deal announcement (of a hopefully successful movie run).

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For me it would be the EW1 sig series. It has too much going for it. Rarity, grade, and Frank Miller might not be with us very much longer. You won't see this book again.
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I ain't seeing nothing for sale on the page, am I just too late for the good deals train ?

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BigRedSofa wrote:I ain't seeing nothing for sale on the page, am I just too late for the good deals train ?
Harbinger #1 (2012) DMG Chinese edition CGC 9.8 Valiant Comics (ultra rare)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbinger-1-20 ... Sw-4RaZqCQ

Bloodshot #1 (2012) DMG Chinese edition CGC 9.8 Valiant Comics (ultra rare)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bloodshot-1-20 ... Sw4DxaZp6w

Harbinger #25 (2012) 1:50 Barry Kitson CGC 9.8 Variant Valiant Comics VEI (rare)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbinger-25-2 ... SwwcRaZqF~

Harbinger Wars #1 1:50 Zircher Variant - CGC 9.8 - Valiant 1st Generation Zero
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbinger-Wars ... SwuN5aZqLn

Eternal Warrior #1 Gold Flat Variant - CGC 9.8 SS SIGNED by Frank Miller!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eternal-Warrio ... SwMkJaZqAc

Divinity #1 1:40 Variant Cover - CGC 9.8 SS SIGNED by Lewis LaRosa
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Divinity-1-1-4 ... Sw5utaZp8p

Archer & Armstrong #0 Gold Edition - CGC 9.8 Valiant Mega Key!! RARE and HTF
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Archer-Armstro ... SwlpZaZp45

Harbinger #1 (Jan 1992, Acclaim / Valiant) - CGC 9.8 SS Signed by Jim Shooter!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbinger-1-Ja ... SwMqBaZqEJ

Shadowman #13 (2012) Davis 1:50 Variant CGC 9.8 Valiant Comics
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shadowman-13-2 ... Swor1aZqPW

SOLAR MAN of the ATOM #10 CGC 9.8 WP Pre-Unity Valiant 6/92 (Harbinger) HTF!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLAR-MAN-of-t ... SwjXNaZqRN

Harbinger #8 (Aug 1992, Acclaim / Valiant) - CGC 9.8 hard to find in high grade!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbinger-8-Au ... Sw-4RaZqJy

X-O Manowar #15 Kotaki 1:50 Variant - CGC 9.4 - ERROR / RECALL
https://www.ebay.com/itm/X-O-Manowar-15 ... Sw-uhaZqTG

Harbinger #6 (Jun 1992, Acclaim / Valiant) - CGC 9.8 hard to find in high grade!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harbinger-6-Ju ... Sw9p9aZqH2

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And still no Harbinger Bluebird TPB for sale! sheesh

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That EW 1 Gold FM SS is sick!

Say that 123 times fast!


I got the bargain of the century when I snapped up Knobrow's signed FM Sin City trade in JMatt's Children's Fund Auction here on the boards. A steal!
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Some sweet books for sure. Wonder what the Harby will end up at? Still two days left and it's at $880.

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BigRedSofa wrote:I ain't seeing nothing for sale on the page, am I just too late for the good deals train ?
Seller not shipping outside of USA it looks like. My view of his sales page blocked as well. Purge your login cookies to view items.

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DirtbagSailor wrote:I did own this book (unless it’s a different CGC 9.8 SS (Miller) slab...), and will say that it was an adventure in itself to find a NM+/M raw copy AND keep it protected from Frank Miller’s fingers at a convention while he charges hundreds of dollars for his signature; then having CGC witness the whole thing before sending in for grading.

If that book came back a 9.4 or 9.6 I would have completely lost my *SQUEE*! :lol:

Anyhow, it didn’t, and I was quite happy as you might expect. I never really planned on letting it go, but was given an offer I could NOT possibly have refused (at least insomuch for furthering my own personal collecting goals).

Regardless, that slab is a complete BEAST!

Best of luck for whoever wins it!
Great story. I found an EW #1 Gold flat at Wizard Con NOLA, and submitted it for grading (unfortunately, no Frank Miller or anyones to get a signature). Looking forward to seeing its final CGC grade.

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tarheelmarine wrote:
DirtbagSailor wrote:I did own this book (unless it’s a different CGC 9.8 SS (Miller) slab...), and will say that it was an adventure in itself to find a NM+/M raw copy AND keep it protected from Frank Miller’s fingers at a convention while he charges hundreds of dollars for his signature; then having CGC witness the whole thing before sending in for grading.

If that book came back a 9.4 or 9.6 I would have completely lost my *SQUEE*! :lol:

Anyhow, it didn’t, and I was quite happy as you might expect. I never really planned on letting it go, but was given an offer I could NOT possibly have refused (at least insomuch for furthering my own personal collecting goals).

Regardless, that slab is a complete BEAST!

Best of luck for whoever wins it!
Great story. I found an EW #1 Gold flat at Wizard Con NOLA, and submitted it for grading (unfortunately, no Frank Miller or anyones to get a signature). Looking forward to seeing its final CGC grade.
What up Nate!!!! Long time no see

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theres a guy locally in gilbert az that gets slabs signed on teh slab after grading is this just his thing or a nationwide deal ive never seen it before now (it was a turner civil war variant with turners sig on outside

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Well I planned on cleaning house tonight since my paypal credit was at 0.lol but recent news has made me be a spectator in these auctions tonight

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corey wrote:Well I planned on cleaning house tonight since my paypal credit was at 0.lol but recent news has made me be a spectator in these auctions tonight
I wonder how much ending his auction today versus yesterday might affect his final prices facepalm . I hope he gets what he was hoping for, you never know with these things. Maybe they'll go higher???

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welp, i guess this is why we have seen the mass unloading of huge books by (largely) mystery sellers lately. wonder if a bunch more previously unaccounted for DMGs come out and tank the going rate. wonder how the B/S/T market reacts as a whole

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Wow, the Harby #6 realized a nice price $493.

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FlipMega wrote:welp, i guess this is why we have seen the mass unloading of huge books by (largely) mystery sellers lately. wonder if a bunch more previously unaccounted for DMGs come out and tank the going rate. wonder how the B/S/T market reacts as a whole
Not a mystery seller. I know the guy, and have sold to him several times in the past. I’ve also bid against him in the past for some of these books.

This was NOT a hidden hord or stockpile; it was part of a collection built over the past few years like many of us have done.

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superman-prime wrote:theres a guy locally in gilbert az that gets slabs signed on teh slab after grading is this just his thing or a nationwide deal ive never seen it before now (it was a turner civil war variant with turners sig on outside

I would actually prefer that, I have a Mouse Guard slab like that.


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