VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were there?
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VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were there?
I noticed a few hundred copies of Bloodshot Reborn and Ivar previews at my lcbs over the weekend, and it got me wondering... which preview books are considered "hard to find"?
Some were convention exclusive handouts while others were distributed through comic book stores.
It sounds like the Valiant 2012 summer preview book is pretty rare.
There was also a FCBD book that came out roughly the same time.
Is there a complete list of the promotional books, and if they were available only at shows, or available through stores?
Some were convention exclusive handouts while others were distributed through comic book stores.
It sounds like the Valiant 2012 summer preview book is pretty rare.
There was also a FCBD book that came out roughly the same time.
Is there a complete list of the promotional books, and if they were available only at shows, or available through stores?
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
I'd think they aren't all that hard to find. I mean, they print cases and cases of them and give them away at conventions.AnthonyF wrote:I noticed a few hundred copies of Bloodshot Reborn and Ivar previews at my lcbs over the weekend, and it got me wondering... which preview books are considered "hard to find"?
Some were convention exclusive handouts while others were distributed through comic book stores.
It sounds like the Valiant 2012 summer preview book is pretty rare.
There was also a FCBD book that came out roughly the same time.
Is there a complete list of the promotional books, and if they were available only at shows, or available through stores?
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
I think these are printed in mass quantities. If I am not mistaken these are handed out and many throw them away since they are free. If you need to find them, they can be difficult to find because many do not bother keeping them.
Try to find the Harbinger Wars Sketchbook
The C2E2 XO-Manowar 2012 Preview are going for around $25.
Try to find the Harbinger Wars Sketchbook
The C2E2 XO-Manowar 2012 Preview are going for around $25.
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
drmirage wrote:I think these are printed in mass quantities. If I am not mistaken these are handed out and many throw them away since they are free. If you need to find them, they can be difficult to find because many do not bother keeping them.
Try to find the Harbinger Wars Sketchbook
The C2E2 XO-Manowar 2012 Preview are going for around $25.
Harby Sketch book on ebay = $20
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
Ummm I sold one of my C2E2 X-O Manowar previews for $60 just about 3 weeks ago...drmirage wrote:I think these are printed in mass quantities. If I am not mistaken these are handed out and many throw them away since they are free. If you need to find them, they can be difficult to find because many do not bother keeping them.
Try to find the Harbinger Wars Sketchbook
The C2E2 XO-Manowar 2012 Preview are going for around $25.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valiant-2012-C2 ... 24437?rd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
betterthanezra wrote:Ummm I sold one of my C2E2 X-O Manowar previews for $60 just about 3 weeks ago...drmirage wrote:I think these are printed in mass quantities. If I am not mistaken these are handed out and many throw them away since they are free. If you need to find them, they can be difficult to find because many do not bother keeping them.
Try to find the Harbinger Wars Sketchbook
The C2E2 XO-Manowar 2012 Preview are going for around $25.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valiant-2012-C2 ... 24437?rd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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These have been selling in the 45-50 range when offered..Elveen wrote:oh boy.......betterthanezra wrote:Ummm I sold one of my C2E2 X-O Manowar previews for $60 just about 3 weeks ago...drmirage wrote:I think these are printed in mass quantities. If I am not mistaken these are handed out and many throw them away since they are free. If you need to find them, they can be difficult to find because many do not bother keeping them.
Try to find the Harbinger Wars Sketchbook
The C2E2 XO-Manowar 2012 Preview are going for around $25.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valiant-2012-C2 ... 24437?rd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
I wonder what a CGC 9.8 Venditti from the day of the release is worth?
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greg wrote:I wonder what a CGC 9.8 Venditti from the day of the release is worth?
That's VERY nice
and probably ALOT!!!
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
Great book.
I love that one.
I love that one.
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
Nice 9.8! My signed copy survived a convention, with no shot at being NM.
I like the Harby Wars sketchbook. Just wish it had more pages.
I'm trying to list the various previews. (not counting store variants...)
The Valiant DB is very helpful!
I know I'm missing a few of them...
Valiant FCBD 2012 - X-O on cover
Valiant 2012 - Preview of fall books - Shadowman on cover
Harbinger Wars Sketchbook 2013
Valiant Masters FCBD 2013
Valiant FCBD 2013 - Harbinger Wars on cover
Valiant 2013 - Summer books preview - Quantum and Woody on cover
Unity Red - Preview of Unity
Unity #1 Convention Preview (Sept 2013)
Valiant FCBD 2014 -Armor Hunters
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Rai #1 (March 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Armor Hunters: Bloodshot #1 (March 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview The Deliquents #1 (June 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Death Defying Dr Mirage #1 (July 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Q2 The Return of Quantum and Woody #1 (August 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Eternal Warrior Days of Steel #1 (September 2014)
Valiant FCBD 2015 - 25th Anniversary
Valiant Comics 2015 Preview - The Valiant/Bloodshot Reborn on cover
Bloodshot Reborn #1 Preview (2015)
Ivar #1 Preview (2015)
I like the Harby Wars sketchbook. Just wish it had more pages.
I'm trying to list the various previews. (not counting store variants...)
The Valiant DB is very helpful!
I know I'm missing a few of them...
Valiant FCBD 2012 - X-O on cover
Valiant 2012 - Preview of fall books - Shadowman on cover
Harbinger Wars Sketchbook 2013
Valiant Masters FCBD 2013
Valiant FCBD 2013 - Harbinger Wars on cover
Valiant 2013 - Summer books preview - Quantum and Woody on cover
Unity Red - Preview of Unity
Unity #1 Convention Preview (Sept 2013)
Valiant FCBD 2014 -Armor Hunters
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Rai #1 (March 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Armor Hunters: Bloodshot #1 (March 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview The Deliquents #1 (June 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Death Defying Dr Mirage #1 (July 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Q2 The Return of Quantum and Woody #1 (August 2014)
Valiant First Pullbox Preview Eternal Warrior Days of Steel #1 (September 2014)
Valiant FCBD 2015 - 25th Anniversary
Valiant Comics 2015 Preview - The Valiant/Bloodshot Reborn on cover
Bloodshot Reborn #1 Preview (2015)
Ivar #1 Preview (2015)
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
I have been giving these away free
I wish their was a Spinal Tap comic, and I had a copy CGC graded at 11.
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
Day of issue is so awesome ! So... your going to sell one...greg wrote:I wonder what a CGC 9.8 Venditti from the day of the release is worth?
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Yeah, that's me. I don't even have a FCBD 2012 because I gave away so many.Phantom wrote:I have been giving these away free
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
Holy cow, there is actually that much action on these? I always grab random free Valiant stuff when I see it but I never expected it to go up in value.
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It's always that way. Books that you pay big money for as an investment show up in the dollar bin in a couple of months later and stuff that most people consider not worth collecting ends up going for crazy money.depluto wrote:Holy cow, there is actually that much action on these? I always grab random free Valiant stuff when I see it but I never expected it to go up in value.
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
That's why Golden Age stuff like Action Comics #1 and Detective Comics #27 are so valuable. Majority of copies were trashed as they were "pulp" books.Tim wrote:It's always that way. Books that you pay big money for as an investment show up in the dollar bin in a couple of months later and stuff that most people consider not worth collecting ends up going for crazy money.depluto wrote:Holy cow, there is actually that much action on these? I always grab random free Valiant stuff when I see it but I never expected it to go up in value.
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
I was going to say the same thing. Try to find one. They give them away by the thousands, but most people throw them away or just toss them around. The 2012 preview is of course my personal favorite because that was VEI first floppy/ kicking off the monthly books. It is their first comic book printed. I have told people (as a few here can attest lol) for years to watch out because this is going to be something special. I will be saying it for many more years to come.
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
You're suggesting I have more than one?doodlebird wrote:Day of issue is so awesome ! So... your going to sell one...greg wrote:I wonder what a CGC 9.8 Venditti from the day of the release is worth?
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I think yes because we know you! Lol...pm anytimegreg wrote:You're suggesting I have more than one?doodlebird wrote:Day of issue is so awesome ! So... your going to sell one...greg wrote:I wonder what a CGC 9.8 Venditti from the day of the release is worth?
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Re: VEI preview comics - how rare are they? how many were th
Venditti and Nord Signature. (Not signed from the day of the release)
Back in 2013 @ Wondercon. Round #1 bonus included a signed Harbinger Wars Sketch Book provided by VEI.
I remember that this book was being given away to everyone who walked by the Valiant booth daily during the show.
Back in 2013 @ Wondercon. Round #1 bonus included a signed Harbinger Wars Sketch Book provided by VEI.
I remember that this book was being given away to everyone who walked by the Valiant booth daily during the show.
Ramses818 wrote:I think yes because we know you! Lol...pm anytimegreg wrote:You're suggesting I have more than one?doodlebird wrote:Day of issue is so awesome ! So... your going to sell one...greg wrote:I wonder what a CGC 9.8 Venditti from the day of the release is worth?