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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1 |
| Item: |
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4127506002
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Owner Comments
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 features the the first appearance of Spidey's super-group of sinister foes, the Sinister Six, as well as guest appearances galore by other Marvel superheroes. The Sinister Six was, of course, the Vulture from Spidey #2 and #7, Doc Ock from Spidery #3, #11 and #12, the Sandman from Spidey #4, Electro from Spidey #9, Mysterio from Spidey #13, and Kraven the Hunter from Spidey #15. I guess Stan and Steve figured the Lizard and Green Goblin did not play well with others LOL. Each member of the Sinister Six expcept Kraven has already appeared in one or more Spidey films and they even made it to Broadway in Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark.
Our book is tied with four others 9.6s for second highest graded trailing five 9.8s. As such, it ranks in the top ten out of roughly 2500 issues certified by CGC or the top 1/2 of 1% of all books graded.
This issue has skyrocketed in value over the last five years. Fortunately, we caught this one on the downswing. Whether it was a momentary dip or a permanent move down in prices remains to be seen. We still paid far more than 9.6s were making in 2017, but about half what they were selling for in 2021. We acquired the book in the March 1, 2023 ComicLink Auction.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2 |
| Item: |
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1054777007
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Owner Comments
Our 9.8 is yet another book from Colorado Comics #1 Registry set and is tied for highest graded in the census with four other copies. We acquired the book from the 4/7/2022 Heritage Auction.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3 |
| Item: |
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0906374001
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Owner Comments
Annual #3 features appearances by the Avengers and Hulk. Our 9.6 is tied for second highest graded and was acquired in the 11/10/2021 Pedigree Comics Auction.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 4 |
| Item: |
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 4 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0914924001
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Owner Comments
The Human Torch, the Wizard and Mysterio all make appearances in Annual #4 from 1966. Our copy is second highest graded trailing four 9.8s as of June 2020.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 5 |
| Item: |
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 5 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1974025007
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Owner Comments
Annual #5 features the first appearance of Peter Parker's parents (Richard and Mary), along with appearances by Red Skull and the Fantastic Four. Our WP 9.8 comes from the Oregon Coast Collection amd is tied for highest graded. We acquired the book from the 6/26/2021 Heritage Auction.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 6 |
| Item: |
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 6 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1622768002
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Owner Comments
The Sinister Six reforms for Spidey Annual #6 from 1969. For whatever reason, this was one of the last two books we needed to complete the set. So rather than wait for a 9.8, we just decided to buy a 9.6 and chase an upgrade later.
We acquired the book from an E-Bay auction, if you can call it that, in March 2023. I say that as we were the only bidder, but at least the starting bid was $500 below the former asking price. There are a number of 9.8s besting it in the census, but at least it does have white pages.
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual 7 |
| Item: |
Amazing Spider-Man Annual 7 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1974025004
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Owner Comments
Spidey battles the Vulture, the Chameleon and a guy named Joe in Annual #7. Our WP 9.8 comes from the Oregon Coast Collection and is tied for highest graded. We acquired the book from the 1/20/2022 Heritage Auction.
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Avengers Annual 3 |
| Item: |
Avengers Annual 3 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1039395003
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Owner Comments
Twin Cities WP copy, which is tied with 9 other books for highest graded. We acquired the book in the December 2020 CL auction.
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Daredevil Annual 1 |
| Item: |
Daredevil Annual 1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0915488018
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Owner Comments
Marvel Annuals have really enjoyed a price explosion in 2021, as they keep setting record after record. DD Annual #1 features appearances by Electro, Gladiator, Stilt-Man, Leap-Frog and the Matador. Our 9.8 features white pages and comes from the Twin Cities and Federal Hill Collections. It is one of just three 9.8s and certainly the nicest example I have seen-and I believe the only one with white pages to boot. We acquired the book in a transaction with another private collector in May 2021.
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| Slot: |
Daredevil Annual 2 |
| Item: |
Daredevil Annual 2 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0962698010
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Owner Comments
Our WP 9.8 which is one of four highest graded as of May 2021. We acquired the book from the 12/5/2017 Pedigree Comics Auction.
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Daredevil Annual 3 |
| Item: |
Daredevil Annual 3 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0919395006
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Owner Comments
DD Annual #3 features Spidey on the cover and has proven to be a tough book for us to find in high grade. There is only one 9.8 and, since the owner is a collector of Marvel picture frame covers, I don’t see that one coming on the market anytime soon. We finally got a 9.4, but then were fortunate enough that a fellow collector contacted me and we were able to swap it, along with some cash, for this WP 9.6. The book comes from the Don & Maggie Collection and is tied for second highest graded. More importantly, it completes our DD #1-157 set in 9.6/9.8. Thanks Barry, hope we can do some more deals in the future.
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Daredevil Annual 4 |
| Item: |
Daredevil Annual 4 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0309012020
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Owner Comments
Annual #4 features the origin and first appearance of, the Mind-Master (Ruffio Costa). Black Panther and Sub-Mariner also make appearances. Our copy is one of eight highest graded as of June 2020. We acquired the book from the 10/9/2017 CL Auction.
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| Slot: |
Fantastic Four Annual 1 |
| Item: |
Fantastic Four Annual 1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
2065130002
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Owner Comments
The first annual dating from 1963 is a biggie, featuring the origin of Sub-Mariner, a crossover by Spidey and the first appearances of Lady Dorma and Krang.
It is also a relatively rare issue in high grade with just three 9.8s topping the census. We feel fortunate that our copy is one of them; we acquired it in the 6/4/2012 CL auction.*
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Fantastic Four Annual 2 |
| Item: |
Fantastic Four Annual 2 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1257608003
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Owner Comments
Dating from 1964, Annual #2 features the origin of Doctor Doom. This is the second highest graded copy trailing a single 9.8, which I actually remember being auctioned off not too many years ago. We acquired our 9.6 in the 12/23/2014 Pedigree Comics Auction.
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Fantastic Four Annual 3 |
| Item: |
Fantastic Four Annual 3 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1494038003
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Owner Comments
Annual #3 from 1964 features the wedding of Reed and Sue with guest stars galore. This is one of four highest graded copies acquired in the June 2018 CL auction.
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