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Superman 187 Universal |
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CGC 9.6 |
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This is the second of the Superman Giants and the hardest to find in 9.8, as there is currently just a single example. Pir WP 9.6 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is thus probably the second best copy in existence. Considered the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface, the Pacific Coast collection was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on eBay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings.
We acquired the book from the 3/5/2024 CL Auction.
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Aquaman 49 Universal |
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CGC 9.8 |
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In Issue #49, a masked saboteur has been blowing up sections of factories whose wastes have been polluting the sea and killing oceanic life. After Aquaman and Aqualad get a summons from their old friend Prof. Dan Davidson, an oceanographer, they have to battle a mass of chemically-maddened fish. Then they run into Aquaman's new friend Phil Darson, who tells them of the occurrences and the pollution menace. Davidson asks Aquaman and Aqualad to investigate the factory sites of Miles Leland, whose plants have been targeted by the mysterious saboteur. The culprit proves to be Phil Darson himself, who dies shortly after killing Leland in a fight. With his dying breath, Darson explains to Aquaman that he committed his crimes to save the seas from being polluted by Leland. Meanwhile, in Atlantis, Ocean Master appears to Mera and demands to speak to Aquaman.
Our 9.8 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection, which is generally considered to be the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface. It was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on E-Bay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings
The book is one of three highest graded copies. It actually replaced another pedigree 9.8, but we have so many books from the Pacific Coast pedigree in this set that we decided to make the switch. We acquired the book in the 7/24/2023 CL auction. The good news is that we actually made more money selling our other 9.8 than this one cost us. .
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Metal Men 9 Universal |
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CGC 9.6 |
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Our copy comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is tied with three other 9.6s for the highest graded copy. Considered the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface, the Pacific Coast collection was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on eBay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings.
We acquired the book from the August 2020 CC auction.*
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Lois Lane Annual 2 Universal |
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CGC 9.8 |
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Our 9.8 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is the only example ever certified over 9.4. It was also part of Colmoreman’s award winning registry set. We acquired the book from the 4/6/2024 Heritage Auction.
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Superman Annual 8 Universal |
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CGC 9.8 |
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Our 9.8 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is tied for highest graded with one other book. We acquired it from the 4/6/2024 Heritage Auction.
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Superman Annual 6 Universal |
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CGC 9.6 |
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Our 9.6 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is tired for second highest graded in the census. We acquired the book from the 4/6/2024 Heritage Auction.
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Aquaman 38 Universal |
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CGC 9.8 |
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In Issue #38 the mutant avenger of the seas, the Liquidator, comes to Atlantis to punish a murderer, who appears to be Aquaman himself.
Our WP 9.8 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection, which is generally considered to be the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface. It was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on E-Bay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings from the Pacific Coast Collection and is one of three highest graded examples in the census.
We acquired the book from the 7/24/2023 CL Auction.
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Batman Annual 4 Universal |
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CGC 9.6 |
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Our 9.6 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is tied for highest graded. We acquired the book from the 4/6/2024 Heritage Auction.
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Batman 161 Universal |
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CGC 9.4 |
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I only buy Batman covers that I like. I never really collected these books as a kid, as I thought the TV show with Adam West was just too cheesy, although reputedly many girls of that era did not LOL. But I have to admit, I have become more attracted to these books of late, as the artist’s use of colors on some covers is remarkable. To me, this issue has an extremely cool cover with the midnight blue and purple background. It features appearances by the Mad Hatter and Bat-Mite.
Our 9.4 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is tied with four other books atop the census. Considered the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface, the Pacific Coast collection was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on eBay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings.
We acquired the book from the 1/23/2024 CL Auction.
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House of Mystery 133 Universal |
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CGC 9.8 |
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This WP 9.8 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is the single highest graded example in the census. We acquired the book from the 9/24/2023 Heritage Auction.*
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House of Mystery 141 Universal |
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CGC 9.6 |
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We started out buying just the Martian Manhunter issues in this title, but have added a few others and this one appealed to us because of the Alien Gladiator cover. Also it comes from the Pacific Coast Collection. Considered the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface, the Pacific Coast collection was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on eBay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings.
The book is tied with one other copy for highest graded. We acquired the book from another collector in a private transaction in June 2023.
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Metal Men 18 Universal |
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CGC 9.6 |
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Our WP 9.6 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is tied for second highest graded trailing a single 9.8. Considered the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface, the Pacific Coast collection was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on eBay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings.
We acquired the book in the 7/28/2018 CL auction.
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Tales to Astonish 74 Universal |
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CGC 9.8 |
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Issue #74 features the death of the Leader. Our WP 9.8 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection, which is generally considered to be the greatest Silver Age collection to ever surface. It was brought to market by Robert Roter after he discovered portions of it for sale on eBay in 1999. The books were marketed through PCE over the next several years and contained over 7,000 comics and magazines that included Marvel, DC, and Gold Key among others, covering a time span between 1961 and 1977. Many of the highest graded Marvel and DC issues from the early '60s hail from this collection with exceptional page quality. The books do not exhibit any distinguishing markings.
Our book is tied with one other copy for highest graded as of June 2024. This was one of those books where we were the top bigger at just a few hundred dollars entering the live auction. Unfortunately, because I was attending a football game, I did not participate in the live auction, so I left a high bid substantially over what I thought would be required and ended up getting the book at very near that reserve and about 10 times where the book was entering the live auction. Because it’s a PC WP 9.8, which is the ultimate in SA books in my view, I was not too upset to get it at that lofty price, well at least I wasn’t catatonic LOL. But, I always wonder whether I would have gotten it cheaper if I could have waited until the live auction to bid? Surely some of you have had similar experiences and wondered if somebody is artificially bidding up auction books to get to your max price? Oh well….
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Strange Tales 144 Universal |
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CGC 9.8 |
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Issue #144 features a Dormammu appearance. Our 9.8 example comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is tied for highest graded. We acquired the book from the 10/24/2023 CL Auction;
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House of Mystery 133 Universal |
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CGC 9.6 |
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This 9.6 comes from the Pacific Coast Collection and is the single highest graded example in the census. We acquired the book from the 9/24/2023 Heritage Auction.
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