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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. ![lol](//storage.proboards.com/3689539/images/lnEQrPSiHxYQVqwNRkDl.gif) 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. ![lol](//storage.proboards.com/3689539/images/lnEQrPSiHxYQVqwNRkDl.gif) 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 ![](https://i.imgur.com/23cO8Ob.jpg)
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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. ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bc/Detective_Comics_27_%28May_1939%29.png)
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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. ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bc/Detective_Comics_27_%28May_1939%29.png) 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. ![lol](//storage.proboards.com/3689539/images/lnEQrPSiHxYQVqwNRkDl.gif) 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. ![lol](//storage.proboards.com/3689539/images/lnEQrPSiHxYQVqwNRkDl.gif) 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!?? 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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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. ![lol](//storage.proboards.com/3689539/images/ylky6oFIdW7ivqsU0lnk.gif)
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