I just wanted to put that in writing. A lot of people who write in to get their comic books appraised say things like "it's still in the original plastic."

99.9999% of the time there was no original plastic. The pamphlet inside the plastic is the comic book in its original state. The plastic bag is a later addition.

And there you have it.

P.S. A comic in a bag from the 1980s is actually a BAD thing. It could do more harm than good as regular bags are really only designed to last a few years. Mylar? Sure. Archival. A plastic baggie from the John Byrne era? Not so good.

Winning bid: US $10,100.00 Seller: thefiend (205)

George Perez Batman 439 Cover Art (Nightwing)

Description:

This is the original artwork for one of George Perez's most detailed covers, which is saying a lot!!! This cover features Nightwing hanging from a tower with Batman's shadow in the background. Perez Batman covers never come up for sale, so don't pass on this opportunity to add it to your collection.

****This was featured as Plate Six in the George Perez Portfolio. This is the original art, it is not a copy.*****

Published: September 1989

Pencils: George Perez

Inks: George Perez

And the page:

Detective Comics #33 CGC 3.0 1st told Origin Batman

Sold For: US $10,999.00 Seller: mbhighlander63 (3203)

Description:

Detective Comics #33 CGC 3.0 White pages. Unrestored.

Features the 4th ever Batman cover and the 1st told origin. Classic Batman cover by Bob Kane that shows Batman with a gun holster. This mega golden age key also includes a Batman with a smoking gun panel at end of story. Gerber Rating of 6 (uncommon) estimated between 50 to 200 exist. Most likely there are closer to 80 that may exist with atleast 50% of those are restored. CGC case is clean.
CGC Notes: #0956629001. Universal. White pages. Origin of Batman. Batman has gun holster on cover. 4th Batman cover Bob Kane c/a. One piece of tape on cover & interior cover. 6 pieces of tape on centerfold. Small piece out of margin on last page effects story art. 11/39

And the book:

This Pep 22 showed up on eBay last week and didn't really last very long before it became "unavailable."

It was a low feedback seller, with not a lot of detail about the restoration and it still sold within about 24 hours of the listing. To me, $15,000 was a bit of a gamble. Closer to $10,000 would have been a safer price. Still, its a rare book so if you'd been looking for a while it's a copy and sometimes that's all it takes to make a sale.

TALES OF SUSPENSE #39 CGC 7.5 VF-

Sold For: US $9,000.00 Seller: highgrademagiccards (5013)

Description:

TALES OF SUSPENSE #39

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Date Issued March 1963

Page Quality: Cream to off White Pages

Condition: CGC 7.5 VF-

Description: FROM THE JOE AND NADIA MANNARINO COLLECTION
This issue features the very first appearance of Iron Man, a founding member
of the Avengers and a major player in Marvel's house of heroes since it's 1963
introduction. Iron Man would be featured in this title until 1968, when he would
be moved over to his own title with the release of Iron Man #1. Early Iron Man
issues have been making some serious moves of late, gaining a serious amount
of attention from collectors as a the 2nd feature film is being released May 2010.

SOLID COPY WITHOUT MARVEL CHIPPING,CLEAN WITH SOLID COVER COLOR DEPTH

Historical Inportance: Origin & 1st Iron Man!

And the book:

Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 8.5 VF+TOS First 1st IRON MAN

Sold For: US $14,500.00 Seller: everyonewantsthis ( 1040 )

Description:

TALES OF SUSPENSE #39 CGC 8.5 VF+

Cream to Off Whites pages

CGC # 0053273004

I will probably regret it when in following years it goes for $40K or more like all other silver age books. Xmen#1 now at this price and was $9k, AF#15 sky-rocketed to $100K, ASM#1 over $30K, this is just another under priced Gem.

Called CGC (1877-NM-COMIC) and the notes:Tiny stress on spine,Tiny line abrasions along edges,

Tiny chip on lower back cover and Date stamp on cover. No problem found on interior.

1st Appearance of Iron Man 1963

BLUE LABEL UNRESTORED NO QUALIFIERS

NO MARVEL CHIPPING ANYWHERE

Movie in MAY has made the popularity of Iron-man go up. This will only drive the price up. It is still under priced as for Silver Age high grade first appearance goes.

Proof is in what happened in the past when the first Iron Man movie came

out and it more than doubled in price. Also, what happened to AF#15 after the movies, skyrocketed in price. So why am I selling, I am making money and selling below the futures price, need to consolidate some bills and fixing my home.

SUPER KEY ISSUE! NOT MANY LEFT IN THE WORLD!

VERY HIGH DEMAND & VERY LOW SUPPLY

HUGE INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

Make me an offer and see if it can WIN IT!!

Seller's Grading Comments: New Movie on the way and this will sky rocket again. Invest now and have a solid return of 30% to 50%, maybe allot more.
Item description:
1963, Origin & 1st Iron Man!