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Post by steveinthecity on Aug 26, 2023 7:30:01 GMT -8
An interesting question popped up recently asking “What’s the most desired issue number other than first issues?”. I was thinking we should put together short lists of worthy candidates, and certainly all opinions are welcome. In fairness to the wide interests of comic enthusiasts I wanted to keep two lists, one pre-1960 and one post-1960. Going to the obvious(to me) starts with #2 and that being the GA Whiz Comics #2(first origin and comic appearance of Captain Marvel). This was a much ballyhooed comic when I entered the hobby, but I rarely hear mention of it any longer and wonder if it’s due to price or interest outside of only deep pocketed GA collectors? For a more modern comic I’ll go with Albedo #2 (1st Usagi Yojimbo), but I suspect run collectors might choose Amazing Spider-Man-Man #2 or Fantastic Four #2. I would prefer either of the latter two books. What other issue numbers stand out for you? |
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Post by crossingtherubicon on Aug 26, 2023 9:48:56 GMT -8
#181 is popular.  Hulk 181. 2nd appearance of Wolverine. November 1974 Or do you just want lower numbers? |
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Post by The Thing from Another World on Aug 26, 2023 15:27:22 GMT -8
ASM #14
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Post by steveinthecity on Aug 26, 2023 17:34:31 GMT -8
#181 is popular. Hulk 181. 2nd appearance of Wolverine. November 1974 Or do you just want lower numbers? Was wondering what were the more coveted issues, assuming one can separate the desire for a particular book from its current fmv. I’m assuming if you polled a group of hobbyists what their “grail” book was you’d get multiple answers, but certainly some like IH #181 would show up on several lists, and including Batman #181 makes that a pretty strong contender for most desired issue number. I don’t imagine Daredevil #181 tops too many lists, but again makes #181 a strong contender. edit: You may have already found the winner among the post-1960 comics. |
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Post by bodega on Aug 27, 2023 4:43:30 GMT -8
Is this the most desired #4? Avengers #4  |
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Post by The Thing from Another World on Aug 28, 2023 16:36:58 GMT -8
My guess for #27 would be Detective Comics #27.  |
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Post by bodega on Aug 29, 2023 2:14:50 GMT -8
My guess for #27 would be Detective Comics #27. That has my vote for 27. |
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Post by vintagecomics on Aug 29, 2023 11:44:46 GMT -8
#181 is popular. Hulk 181. 2nd appearance of Wolverine. November 1974 Or do you just want lower numbers? Was wondering what were the more coveted issues, assuming one can separate the desire for a particular book from its current fmv. I’m assuming if you polled a group of hobbyists what their “grail” book was you’d get multiple answers, but certainly some like IH #181 would show up on several lists, and including Batman #181 makes that a pretty strong contender for most desired issue number. I don’t imagine Daredevil #181 tops too many lists, but again makes #181 a strong contender. edit: You may have already found the winner among the post-1960 comics. Many people can't afford the "big key" and so they settle for lesser keys from the same run. I did that when I was putting together an Action #1-100 run. My Action #7 was my prized possession. I also had a #15 and then many later issues. I put an offer in on a #1 about 12 or 13 years ago, but the owner declined the offer and I never got a realistic shot at one again. Daredevil #7 has always been a favorite book of mine and I've been fortunate to own some high grade copies of that book including several in CGC 9.4 But yeah, Action #1 / 7 are a pair. I would say that Action #7 and Daredevil #7 make a unique number #7 because these are likely the two most valuable books of the run outside of their #1 appearances. |
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Post by Freak N' Comics on Aug 30, 2023 14:55:09 GMT -8
129
Amazing Spider-Man #129
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Post by steveinthecity on Aug 31, 2023 18:22:31 GMT -8
129 Amazing Spider-Man #129 Including Avengers #129 & X-Men #129 makes for a strong trio. |
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Post by jcjames on Sept 1, 2023 11:29:29 GMT -8
#181 is popular. Hulk 181. 2nd appearance of Wolverine. November 1974 Or do you just want lower numbers? Was wondering what were the more coveted issues, assuming one can separate the desire for a particular book from its current fmv. I’m assuming if you polled a group of hobbyists what their “grail” book was you’d get multiple answers, but certainly some like IH #181 would show up on several lists, and including Batman #181 makes that a pretty strong contender for most desired issue number. I don’t imagine Daredevil #181 tops too many lists, but again makes #181 a strong contender. edit: You may have already found the winner among the post-1960 comics. I agree, #181 - by sheer coincidence only (as opposed to the obvious #2's for example) happens to be a "key" in several different major series across both Marvel and DC. Unlike "#2" which is often a very popular book because it usually includes an origin story or introduces a new important character, etc - there's no reason for "#181" to be an important book, but randomly across three long-running series it is a key issue. What are the odds!?? |
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Post by steveinthecity on Sept 1, 2023 11:51:02 GMT -8
Was wondering what were the more coveted issues, assuming one can separate the desire for a particular book from its current fmv. I’m assuming if you polled a group of hobbyists what their “grail” book was you’d get multiple answers, but certainly some like IH #181 would show up on several lists, and including Batman #181 makes that a pretty strong contender for most desired issue number. I don’t imagine Daredevil #181 tops too many lists, but again makes #181 a strong contender. edit: You may have already found the winner among the post-1960 comics. I agree, #181 - by sheer coincidence only (as opposed to the obvious #2's for example) happens to be a "key" in several different major series across both Marvel and DC. Unlike "#2" which is often a very popular book because it usually includes an origin story or introduces a new important character, etc - there's no reason for "#181" to be an important book, but randomly across three long-running series it is a key issue. What are the odds!?? I’m hoping someone can argue for another number, even if it’s a 2 or 3-for that includes a GA book. |
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Post by jcjames on Sept 1, 2023 11:56:38 GMT -8
I agree, #181 - by sheer coincidence only (as opposed to the obvious #2's for example) happens to be a "key" in several different major series across both Marvel and DC. Unlike "#2" which is often a very popular book because it usually includes an origin story or introduces a new important character, etc - there's no reason for "#181" to be an important book, but randomly across three long-running series it is a key issue. What are the odds!?? for another number, even if it’s a 2 or 3-for that includes a GA book. In my experience, people don't like to argue on the internet.  |
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Post by crossingtherubicon on Sept 10, 2023 14:05:55 GMT -8
I’m hoping someone can argue for another number, even if it’s a 2 or 3-for that includes a GA book. In my experience, people don't like to argue on the internet. |
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