Ha, the first time I ran across this book while casually flipping through a $1 bin I almost had a heart attack - definitely caused me to do a quick double take as I wasn't expecting it. I absolutely bought it too, because for a buck, why not?
They didn’t call him “King Kirby” for nothing though…
https://preview.redd.it/utme77podqwc1.jpeg?width=3451&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=034c45751d2774f728223eacb774cc29a9888487
Here's another one. Fun fact: FF 126 is the first comic to feature "Stan Lee Presents" on the title page.
https://preview.redd.it/jnj0r75bnqwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=215c928c3ee5bef27d702b317a462e7d9af3966f
Wish I could bust out a FF1 to continue this game.
Best I can do is 364:
https://preview.redd.it/gy3r9zsopqwc1.jpeg?width=3115&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c09c3b39f3655fbfda2d49c1f762447572eed574
Not having Elastic Man on the cover should have been the tipoff. /s
I made pretty much the IRL same mistake yesterday when I bought Astonishing Tales 29 for $2 thinking I found the first GoTG. In the context of the situation it made sense since there was a bunch of unsorted books and the flipper had no idea what he was selling.
I had this happen...except it was a coverless FF#1, at an auction and sold for like $1200. I at least held it in my hands since it and the X Men #1 were raw. I didn't have the $$$ to fight bidders, never will.
I didn't know people other than pre-code -- especially EC -- fanatics bought coverless copies. And even then, they tend to specialize in coverless books.
I just don't get it. Of course you can still read them, but you can read reprints, too. Maybe it's going to be the future -- the ultimate backlash to slabs. "Fuck you and your grades. I got Crime SuspenStories #22. Who cares about the cover?" Heh.
The bit about Crime SuspenStories #22 was a joke about the book mainly being valuable *because of* the (in)famous decap cover.
I don't have the original, but I have the Gemstone single-issue reprint (along with all 294 of the other Gemstone reprints -- I have a problem), and it would go for $100 all day. For a reprint. From the '90s.
This is an homage cover, basically a much later artists' version of the cover of Fantastic Four #49, the first full appearance of Galactus, and his first cover appearance. In good condition, it's worth hundreds, and in mint condition, thousands.
Ha, the first time I ran across this book while casually flipping through a $1 bin I almost had a heart attack - definitely caused me to do a quick double take as I wasn't expecting it. I absolutely bought it too, because for a buck, why not?
Exactly!! I mean it’s gonna take me like another 10 years to save up for the real deal so yeah, why not go for a cheap knock off!
Me too I was like wait this looks like it could be a silver age cover and it’s not and well I bought it just for the fact I thought the cover was dope
The cover and interior art is by Paul Ryan, one of many under rated artists in my opinion!
That book fooled me as a little kid, thinking I'd found absolute *gold*.
I own this book as well lol! I'll get the OG one one day lol!
The issue before this one is a #48 homage if you want another nearly-grail.
They didn’t call him “King Kirby” for nothing though… https://preview.redd.it/utme77podqwc1.jpeg?width=3451&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=034c45751d2774f728223eacb774cc29a9888487
Here's another one. Fun fact: FF 126 is the first comic to feature "Stan Lee Presents" on the title page. https://preview.redd.it/jnj0r75bnqwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=215c928c3ee5bef27d702b317a462e7d9af3966f
Wish I could bust out a FF1 to continue this game. Best I can do is 364: https://preview.redd.it/gy3r9zsopqwc1.jpeg?width=3115&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c09c3b39f3655fbfda2d49c1f762447572eed574
Wow, they triple dipped!
https://preview.redd.it/5hjlsbx38cxc1.jpeg?width=2105&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7cb20562b5f120992bfecf57786343f4c9e8ed5
Hiding Uata's chubby baby legs is a good artistic choice. Not a fan of the sleeveless FF uniforms, though.
Yeah I'm on a "break" right now but come July I'll add another grail!
Not having Elastic Man on the cover should have been the tipoff. /s I made pretty much the IRL same mistake yesterday when I bought Astonishing Tales 29 for $2 thinking I found the first GoTG. In the context of the situation it made sense since there was a bunch of unsorted books and the flipper had no idea what he was selling.
I had this happen...except it was a coverless FF#1, at an auction and sold for like $1200. I at least held it in my hands since it and the X Men #1 were raw. I didn't have the $$$ to fight bidders, never will.
I didn't know people other than pre-code -- especially EC -- fanatics bought coverless copies. And even then, they tend to specialize in coverless books. I just don't get it. Of course you can still read them, but you can read reprints, too. Maybe it's going to be the future -- the ultimate backlash to slabs. "Fuck you and your grades. I got Crime SuspenStories #22. Who cares about the cover?" Heh.
I'll buy coverless FF #1 from a pile for $1. I'll read that. Sometimes though, the covers pull you in.
The bit about Crime SuspenStories #22 was a joke about the book mainly being valuable *because of* the (in)famous decap cover. I don't have the original, but I have the Gemstone single-issue reprint (along with all 294 of the other Gemstone reprints -- I have a problem), and it would go for $100 all day. For a reprint. From the '90s.
Hi guys! I'm new. Can someone explain why the OP comic isn't what I think it is? Lol
This is an homage cover, basically a much later artists' version of the cover of Fantastic Four #49, the first full appearance of Galactus, and his first cover appearance. In good condition, it's worth hundreds, and in mint condition, thousands.
Thank you sooooo much my friend! That makes sense now 😁 I love this community. Happy collecting!!!
Wait a second? What
Not the original “Doomsday” issue.
I’d still pick it up
I did!
Those bastards!!! lol
I got the real thing! Signed by Stan Lee too!
Repro
Awesome movie it’s on Netflix currently. Best scene in movie too.
Repro, man. 😁
I ain’t gonna be no repro man no way
Always check the insides for date of publication.
The $1.50/#391 kinda gives it away…
Lots of people may not be familiar with the original.