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11/24/2021 Topic: Story Arcs Troybo	Came across this old thread, and thought I'd offer a small update for anyone else still having this issue: I've found the following site to be pretty handy, although it is by no means exhaustive... Comic Book Reading Orders \| Start Reading
11/24/2021 Topic: Story Arcs Troybo	Is this feature for admins only?
12/3/2021 Topic: Marvel Fanfare #37 Wrong Year Troybo	Marvel Fanfare #37: Listed as April 1987. Should be April 1988.
12/3/2021 Topic: To Grade Or Not To Grade? Troybo	Jaredkchapman wrote: Should I grade these issues? Is it worth it? I'm a newish collector. I collected as a kid and lost all of those in move after move, country to country, but I started collecting again in 2013 and stopped in 2017 for a total of 800 issues. I bought them bagged and boarded and kept them in long boxes, reading them very carefully when I did read them. I stopped in 2017 after my son was born because we needed the money for other things. Because of Covid, we're broke again and I need to sell my collection. I went through and created a spreadsheet of everything I have and what CPG says they're worth. Most of these are worth what I paid for them. All are raw and at least 9/4, I bet, as I was very careful with them. However, I have a few that stood out, and I was wondering if I should get them graded, if it is worth it for these issues, and if so, who do you suggest I get them graded by? Thank you in advance. I appreciate the help. I wish I didn't have to let any of them go. Batman #23.1 - Joker #1 3D Cover Batman Eternal #1 Batman/Superman #12 - Shane Davis Variant Battlestar Galactica: Cylon War #2 - Stephen Segovia Cover (purchased bagged and boarded with Certificate of Authenticity Limited Only 290 copies of foil edition) Darth Vader #1 (2015, Gillen) Darth Vader #1 (2015, Gillen) - Skottie Young Variant Darth Vader #1 (2017, Soule) - Skottie Young Variant (autographed by Charles Soule with Certificate of Authenticity) Darth Vader #3 (2015, Gillen) - First appearance of Dr. Aphra Green Arrow and Black Canary #2 - Retailer Incentive Variant Green Arrow and Black Canary #3 - Retailer Incentive Variant Harley Quinn #1 - Loot Crate Exclusive - Amanda Conner Variant (unopened polybag) Jupiter's Legacy #1 - Bryan Hitch Variant Justice League #30 (Forever Evil, Jessica Cruz as Power Ring) Orphan Black # 1 - Loot Crate Exclusive (unopened polybag) Sin City: A Dame to Kill For - Best Buy DVD Exclusive Promotional Giveaway Plubagged (unopened) Star Wars #1 - Loot Crate Exclusive Gabriele Dell’Otto Variant (unopened polybag) Star Wars: Kanan, the Last Padawan #1 Star Wars: Kanan, the Last Padawan #1 - Skottie Young Variant Star Wars: Kanan, the Last Padawan #6 Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (autographed by cover artist Derek Fidolfs at a Comic Convention, no Certificate of Authenticity) I’ve been preparing to dip my toe in the graded waters, and here’s some of what I’ve gleaned so far from my extensive research. And by “research,” I mean reading tons of articles, watching hours of YT videos, and poring over countless completed sales listings... When it comes to Modern comics, as a general rule, I would not recommend grading unless you are absolutely certain the book is a solid 9.8. The drop-off in value for anything less is substantial, unless you’re dealing with a very high-value key. For example: if you check completed eBay sales for your Darth Vader #3, will see that “raw” NM copies often sell for nearly as much as a graded 9.6. Don’t get caught up in FOTM hype. The grading process will take several months or more. A book that currently demands high prices because of the latest movie or series happenings might easily cool off by the time you get your graded issue back. As for the CBCS v CGC decision… Although CGC graded books typically demand a slightly higher price than their CBCS counterparts (mainly due to name recognition), CBCS is quickly gaining status. Also, CBCS seems to be the way to go with Modern issues. Not only are their fees slightly lower, but more importantly, they seem to be less stringent with the grading of newer comics versus older issues. The converse is true of older comics: CGC tends to grade the older issues with more leeway, while holding the newer issues to a higher standard. Let’s use your Darth Vader #3 again as an example. Suppose CGC thinks it’s a 9.6, and CBCS thinks it’s a 9.8. You’d definitely get more for a CBCS 9.8 than you would from a CGC 9.6. Lastly, unless you are supremely confident in your grading skills, I suggest you get a second (and maybe even a third) opinion on the grade you’ve assigned to your books. Ask some of the folks at your LCS. They might spot some flaws you’ve overlooked, and they’ll almost certainly have some opinions of their own to share from previous experience. It’s a daunting process, sorting out all of these details and weighing the pros and cons. I recommend you find out as much as possible about the process in general, and specifically about how it applies to your personal collection. I hope this helps. Rock On.
4/4/2022 Topic: Batman Beyond (vol 6) #10 Johnson Variant Troybo	This is listed as a Martin Ansin variant. It's actually Dave Johnson.
4/4/2022 Topic: Batman Beyond (Vol 6) #11 Johnson Variant Troybo	This is listed as a Martin Ansin variant. It should be Dave Johnson.
4/4/2022 Topic: Batman Beyond #25 (vol 6) Misidentified Colorist Troybo	The colorist is listed as Viktor Kalvachev. For this issue, it should be Val Staples. I've added her already, but Vik still needs to be removed.
4/4/2022 Topic: Batman Beyond #25 (vol 6) Misidentified Colorist Troybo	Forgot to mention: The error exists on the variant side, too.
4/5/2022 Topic: Batman Beyond #8 (vol 2) Misidentified Inker Troybo	I've added Rob Leigh. Terry Beatty should be removed. Beatty did do the inks for the cover, as listed.
4/5/2022 Topic: Batman Beyond #20 (vol 2) Wrong UPC Troybo	Should be 76194122060402011 https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/batman-beyond/21/pirskq
4/5/2022 Topic: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #12 Misidentified Cover Artist Troybo	I've added Vice Colletta. Ralph Reese should be removed. Per the GCD: "Inks credit from Kevin Nowlan via the GCD Error Tracker (Error 3047, 24 January 2010). The original indexer credited Ralph Reese." Also of note: "In the letters section of Conan #45 it is revealed that Gaspar Saladino designed the new cover logo." I've added him, as well. Conan The Barbarian #12 Values and Pricing \| Marvel Comics \| The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com)
4/9/2022 Topic: Deathblow #4 (1994) Wrong Cover Artist Troybo	I've added Jim Lee and Joe Chiodo as cover artists. Tim Sale should be removed, as he did pencils and inks for the interior. Rock On
4/9/2022 Topic: Deathblow #4 (1994) Wrong Cover Artist Troybo	Deathblow #4 Values and Pricing \| Image Comics \| The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com)
4/10/2022 Topic: Justice Inc. #2 (1975) Incorrect Adaptation Cited Troybo	The interior credits state that this story is adapted, "from Kenneth Robeson's novel, adapted by Denny O'Neil." Rock On
4/11/2022 Topic: Cloak & Dagger #1 (1983) Misidentified Letterer Troybo	I've added Joe Rosen. Rick Parker should be removed. As to the addition of Ed Hannigan to Writer and Interior Artist... Per the GCD: "Ed Hannigan credited as co-creator. The whole issue was sketched by Hannigan. The sketches were reprinted in Marvel Age and in Ed Hannigan: Covered (Marvel, 2009 series)" Rock On
4/11/2022 Topic: Cloak & Dagger #1 (1983) Misidentified Letterer Troybo	Cloak And Dagger #1 Values and Pricing \| Marvel Comics \| The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com)
4/11/2022 Topic: Justice Inc. #2 (1975) Incorrect Adaptation Cited Troybo	Justice Inc. #2 Values and Pricing \| DC Comics \| The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com)
4/12/2022 Topic: STAR WARS #7-KCCC (2015) Wrong Cover Price Troybo	Cover price should be $3.99 Star Wars #7 -KCCC Values and Pricing \| Marvel Comics \| The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com)
4/23/2022 Topic: Nova #8 (Vol. 4) Multiple Errors Troybo	I've added Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning as writers. Zeb Wells should be removed, unless he contributed to a second story I'm unaware of. Paco Medina should be removed as Interior Artist. The pencils were done by Wellinton Alves. Also: Wellinton is listed as "Wellington" in the database. This should be addressed. I've submitted Wellinton Alves as a creator. I've added Adi Granov as Cover Artist. Ed McGuinness should be removed. I've added Guru-eFX as Colorist. Edgar Delgado should be removed. I've added Scott Hanna as Inker. Dexter Vines should be removed. Stephen Wacker should be removed as Editor. Nova #8 Values and Pricing \| Marvel Comics \| The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com) Rock On
4/24/2022 Topic: Nova #33 (vol 4) Multiple Errors Troybo	Brandon Peterson should be removed as Interior Artist, Inker and Colorist. Brandon did the cover. Nova #33 Values and Pricing \| Marvel Comics \| The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com) Rock On