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RE: Make some money

50centII — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:47:19 GMT

Arnie,
Thought this might interest you when you get back from London.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250473610289&ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT

RE: Make some money

50centII — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:53:44 GMT

Try you LCS tomorrow for the 2nd print of #1.

RE: Make some money

Brother J — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:30:21 GMT

I read the online preview of #2 at imagecomics.com. The story is somewhat interesting, but the art is poor, IMO. I wouldn't pay a premium for these, although I do wish I could have found a few copies at cover price to flip. Oh well...

RE: Make some money

50centII — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:55:17 GMT

Actually it's an ongoing series, the first arc is 5 issues and that's what's stated on the cover, but that's just the first part. Writer has stated he hoped if it became popular to do at least 50 issues.

RE: Make some money

wpbooks — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:14:10 GMT

It sounds interesting, but I think I'll wait for the collected edition, since it appears to be a 5 issue series. I also tend to think that when it gets published, interest in the single issues will dissipate. Of course Walking Dead does appear to disprove that theory, but maybe the collected edition will have it's own collectibility as per the Miracleman volumes, etc. Then again maybe not, and it'll just make a decent twisted noirish like read.

RE: Make some money

jim1968 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:30:05 GMT

Called around and none of my local shops are even ordering this title.
Seems like a flash in the pan to me.....But I've only been doing this since 1977. :D

RE: Make some money

Reverend — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:44:35 GMT

While I was joking around with the previous post, it's entirely possible that a movie could be made from this. And, if successful, I don't see why the comic wouldn't continue to rise in value, or at least hold its own.

RE: Make some money

50centII — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:36:49 GMT

The suggestion was for a quick flip, not an investment as I agree many of the flash comics are up and then down. I was just suggesting picking a couple up for cover price and flipping them in a few weeks to make a few extra bucks. Just ride the hype wave on this one for a short thrill. But most are talking about it say it's got a good concept and I liked the writing so for, so I think this one might have some legs.

Interestingly I realized that the print run is very similar to TMNT. The first printing of TMNT #1 of that was 3,000 then the 2nd print of #1 was 6,000 and the first print of #2 was 15,000 (if I recall correctly), starting from issue #3 it went in the 50,000 and up range. With Chew, it's reported that the first print of #1 is 6,000 (which goes for $50 in raw NM and $200 in 9.8 already), the first print of #2 is 6,000 and the 2nd print of #1 is 3,000 (which comes out Wednesday so you might want to stop by your LCS and have them hold a copy or two for you if you've got the chance as I think it might get near the 1st printings value quickly). Next month, issue #3, as well as #1 (3rd print) and #2 (2nd print), will be out early August and will probably have much higher print runs.

As for a movie, seems studios grab what's hot, so there's always a chance and with all the comic book movies being made now it wouldn't surprise me, this might be interesting watching and actor eat a rotting human finger to get some psychic impressions.

RE: Make some money

Reverend — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:24:47 GMT

I suppose if they make the comic into a movie, a novel, a video game, a lunch box (with thermos) and a set of scented erasers it will have some serious investment potential.

RE: Make some money

wpbooks — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:07:36 GMT

I concur with the Gooddr!

RE: Make some money

gooddr — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:39:01 GMT

First, has anyone gotten $500 for a #1. I know what is being asked, but will it sell. Secondly, and more important, how many books since 1990 command $100 or more 3 years after they have come out? I am a veteran of the speculation market. it comes in hot and then dies. if you buy then before they get hot and dump then at the right point, you win. If you pay bucks( $20 or more) then most likely you die. I hope you made money on the ones you got, but if you bought a lot, I hope you win. Sorry if I seem down, but as most old timers I've been burnt by what's hot. better to save your pennies and buy a reasonably priced Zap 1 in any condition.

RE: Make some money

Brother J — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:51:21 GMT

[quote][b]50centII (7/3/2009)[/b][hr]Walking Dead #1 is now getting around $500 for 9.8's.[/quote]

Yeah, everybody seems to think that this book is going to be the next Walking Dead, which is the main reason for the high prices right now.

RE: Make some money

50centII — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:20:21 GMT

Walking Dead #1 is now getting around $500 for 9.8's.

RE: Make some money

Earl Davis — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:09:48 GMT

6,000 is actually a pretty solid number for an Image title and a few DC and Marvel comics now sell less than that.

Earl.

RE: Make some money

gooddr — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:47:00 GMT

But will they be worth 50 cents each in 2 years like all the other flash in the pans?

RE: Make some money

Reverend — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:28:45 GMT

Ah, that explains it. Thanks, Jim.

RE: Make some money

jim1968 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:22:08 GMT

[quote][b]Reverend (7/2/2009)[/b][hr]Is that the Image title? If so, wow, I didn't realize they printed in such small numbers!

Image is no longer just a "mainstream" publisher. They are also a "vanity" publisher, meaning if you're willing to pay they'll publish your book with an image logo on it.

RE: Make some money

50centII — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:30:39 GMT

Read that next month these will be released.
I'm sure the print runs will be much larger than the currently released printings.

#1 (3rd print)
#2 (2nd print)
#3 (1st print)

CGC 9.8 copies are already in the $200 range.

By the way, the 2nd print of #1 didn't hit most stores yet and will be in next Wednesday.;)

RE: Make some money

Brother J — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:56:39 GMT

none of the local shops have copies of either issue, so I guess I've missed out. No way am I paying $50 for a first printing of #1.

RE: Make some money

50centII — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:52:58 GMT

Not UG related unless making a few extra bucks to buy more UG's is related, not really suggesting an investment, more an opportunity to flip for a quick $ and just sharing...

RE: Make some money

Reverend — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:54:47 GMT

Is that the Image title? If so, wow, I didn't realize they printed in such small numbers!

Here's a quick description, taken from [url=http://www.comicmonsters.com/]comicmonsters.com[/url]:

"Tony Chu is a cop with a secret. A weird secret. Tony Chu is Cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats. It also means he's a hell of a detective, as long as he doesn't mind nibbling on the corpse of a murder victim to figure out whodunit, and why. It's a dirty job, and Tony has to eat terrible things in the name of justice. And if that wasn't bad enough, the government has figured out Tony Chu's secret. They have plans for him... whether he likes it or not."

That actually sounds like a pretty good read.

RE: Make some money

wpbooks — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:25:33 GMT

What is Chew and how is it UG related? Not familiar with it at all. Is it something that would be of interest other than for an investment?

Make some money

50centII — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:23:13 GMT

If you guys aren't aware, issue #2 of Chew came out yesterday, you might want to pick up a few copies if you're near a Comic Shop. If they happen to have issues #1 (1st or 2nd prints) for cover price, you might want to pick up those too.

The low print runs and the huge sudden demand for these have been driving prices insane for them. #2 came out yesterday and you can see people selling them for $15 each on eBay.

Stated print run as per the writer.

#1 (1st print) 6,000
#1 (2nd print) 3,000
#2 (1st print) 9,000

Plus, it's a good read so far...