Obama and Spiderman...

[RU OX Alum]

so, is this a bigger deal than when superman died
B. As big a deal as when super died.
C. Not as big a deal as when super-man died

your opinions?

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

so, is this a bigger deal than when superman died
B. As big a deal as when super died.
C. Not as big a deal as when super-man died

your opinions?

well..coming from a comic collector, it really depends on how you want to look at it.

For one, Supes' death was a gimmick to boost sales for a comic whose sales were lagging in the 90's as well as batman getting his back broken. You just knew that some how DC wouldn't let Superman, their flagship chracter stay dead but just the idea of his death looking so final was enough to get people out to buy the books.

I, myself have 2 copies of the books and they hold pretty well in value.

As for this book, these may be more valuable in the long run as

a) the story has nothing to do with impacting the Marvel Universe
b) These are in very short print whereas the Superman comic was not.
c) Obama's presidency may or may not also increase the value on the book

The big deal is there has never been a comic by a major comic company in recent history dedicated to a president, but at the same time we are talking about Barack Obama also.

So for what it's worth it's a big deal


Here are the ebay numbers as of right now:

http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=spi...bama&_osacat=0


Completed sellings:

http://completed.shop.ebay.com/items...wItems&guest=1


Other notable comics in recent years that collectors seek to have

Uncanny X men 500 - Michael Tirner Varient cover and a few sketches are valued from 30 bucks to 150

Amazing Spider-Man 36 - 9/11 tribute issue black cover

Captain America #25 - Death of Capt America

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

well..coming from a comic collector, it really depends on how you want to look at it.

The big deal is there has never been a comic by a major comic company in recent history dedicated to a president, but at the same time we are talking about Barack Obama also.

As a former comic book collector, I agree that this is the main reason this is a "big deal." And the fact that it is in limited print increases demand.

In the comic world overall, it isn't that big of a deal.

[moe.ron]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

As a former comic book collector, I agree that this is the main reason this is a "big deal." And the fact that it is in limited print increases demand.

In the comic world overall, it isn't that big of a deal.

Agree 100%, the limited print will cause the bidding war to start.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

As a former comic book collector, I agree that this is the main reason this is a "big deal." And the fact that it is in limited print increases demand.

In the comic world overall, it isn't that big of a deal.

Those in sales may disagree with you.

Apparently talking to the guys in my shop, there was a DC Comic that's been delayed that finally got back on track and since it was coming out today it was to be the big seller BUT since the Obama comic came out, it trumped that book.

I am curious to see how the sales reports will look at the end of the month for this book and Marvel.

[DrPhil]

How would any of that lead a salesperson to disagree with what I said?

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

How would any of that lead a salesperson to disagree with what I said?

You said in the comic world it isn't that big of a deal...most who sell ARE into comics so it would be a BIG deal to them

And despite the 'comic toursists" passing thru today...like SPidey or hate him, there were a lot of disappointed comic readers who didn't get their hands on it...as a matter of fact, the reason WHY they were in short supply was that anyone worth his salt with a susbscription had pre ordered the books and the pre orders had to be filled first before the rest of those books could be sold.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

You said in the comic world it isn;t that big of a deal...most who sell ARE into comics so it would be a BIG deal to them

Because..."there has never been a comic by a major comic company in recent history dedicated to a president, but at the same time we are talking about Barack Obama also" and "the fact that it is in limited print increases demand."