Since CPG has ignored my request to list Dime Press, an Italian fanzine of comic book noir, I've decided to start this informal record of existing sales; specifically for Dime Press #4 (the 1st "true" appearance of Hellboy). According to Amazon.com only 2000 prints of this book were ever published. And although CPG may not perceive any value in this book (yet), many collectors do and are willing to pay big to get in on the ground level of this newly realized event as illustrated in the list of following sales. Many seller's as of this date, are located in Italy...after all, it's an Italian Comic, but the buyers have been located in the USA. Anyways, this is for those who want it, have it and need it. "It" being Dime Press #4 and the going prices of this comic.Here is a link of known facts and a scan regarding Dime Press #4 from the old ComicPriceguide forum: http://www.comicspriceguide.com/forum2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=42970&SearchTerms=dime,press
On the old forum I started something similar to this for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 first print. I was disappointed because guides weren't just inaccurate they didn't appear to even follow sales enough to give collectors, like me, a gage of going prices. I guess guides are in fear of being wrong but in an age of such wide spread communication and information one would think...*sigh*
BTW, I'm not a GPA subscriber so I won't be posting any of that...even if it does exist.
I'll try to be consistant with order of information: Web Page, Seller's (name) description/Condition, Item number (when applicable), End Date & Winning Bid/Price.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Dime-Press-4-1-st-appearance-Hellboy-rare-only-2000_W0QQitemZ350074065276QQihZ022QQcategoryZ66508QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Seller's (dejoncoapstick) Descript: "contains the 1st drawing of Hellboy that more or less exists today.this book predates san Diego Comic Con #2 the 1st Hellboy American app, by 3 months and Next Men #21 by 7 months.In my opinion This comic is easily a nmint copy Only visable flaw I can find is 1 slightly blunted corner"
eBay Item number: 350074065276 Ended July 3, 2008 Winning Bid $285.00
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360063015841&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=023
Seller's (blmodirect) Descript: "Dime Press #4 CGC'd at 9.4 (HIGHEST Graded Copy to date!) San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 (KEY Issue - First American Appearance of Hellboy in Black & White - CGC'd at 9.6 (Second Highest Graded Copy to date!) Next Men #21 (KEY Issue - First American Appearance of Hellboy in Color.) - CGC'd at 9.8 (HIGHEST Graded Copy to date!)"
eBay Item number: 360063015841 Ended June 28, 2008 Winning Bid $676.66
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370061868804&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=024
Seller's (Natymarco) Descript:"Never Opened!!!!!" *Note: Picture of item shows the book to be in impressive condition. My est. grade NM-
eBay Item number: 370061868804 Ended June 28, 2008 Winning Bid $305
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200232845562&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010
Seller's (giuda_ballerino)Descript: "Near Mint" *Note: Large detailed picture of item--My est. book appears VF/NM
eBay Item number: 200232845562 Ended June 25, 2008 Winning Bid $326.01
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310059501527&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021
Seller's (bertram960) Descript: "Condition is fine/very fine." *Note: Small resolution shows moderate cover wear--My est. very good/fine.
eBay Item number: 310059501527 Ended June 22, 2008 Winning Bid $127.49