Are CGC Single Pages Good or Bad? | Amazing Fantasy #15

[@kenny_numbers]

I'm generally not interested in single pages, but the one you showed is absolutely fantastic, truly iconic. I would be a very proud owner of that page!

[@KarensPages]

Thank you so much! I will say, I used to not be interested in single pages as well, but I came around to liking them when I realized just how much more amazing the actual page from such an iconic comic looks compared to a modern reprint. Thank you for watching the video and taking the time to comment! 👍

🤩🥳🤩🥳🤩 CONGRATULATIONS on 400 SUBSCRIBERS, KAREN!🥳🤩🥳🤩🥳

[@KarensPages]

Thank you, Rubén 👍😁👊

@@KarensPages You're welcome. You haven't even scratched the surface yet. You'll get there, though. Just keep being you! 👍

[@comicartboston3330]

Very well done once again, Karen! Three decades ago, I would not have contemplated purchasing a page such as this - but that was because (even with great difficulty) an entire (albeit Poor or Fair) copy of AF #15 coule in fact be purchased. That is not the case now and I would have done what you did. Indeed, you have also supported such an approach through logical mathematics as well.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you, comicartboston! I wish I had purchased a complete AF #15 about ten years ago. 😉

[@bdav1967]

It's good especially if you can't afford AF 15! You got a very important page!

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! I couldn't agree more! 👍

[@KimNguyen-zm7gi]

To each their own. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you for watching! ☺

[@johnmorrissey4106]

I agree with you completely! Yes, I'd like to own AF15 in any grade! Yes, I'd like to own a coverless or tattered AF15!! But if I have to settle (for financial reasons), I'll take a page. And YES... I hope it's the one surviving page from a completely tattered copy. I hope nobody is ripping a complete copy of this issue apart to sell it piecemeal. And, according to your data, I don't think that is happening too often. In other words, you pointed out that it is "worth it" if someone had a coverless 0.5-grade copy. So if someone has a 1.5 or a 2.0? I don't see them pulling it apart. Hence, it probably OK to buy slabbed pages and sleep at night! Thanks again, Karen!! You have given us a wonderful synopsis of this collecting option!!

[@KarensPages]

Great minds think alike. 😉Thank you for making your comment about a higher grade copy of AF15, it's something that I wanted to mention in the video, but I forgot to include it. You are exactly right. The point at which it becomes cost prohibitive for cutting up AF15 is around a CGC 1.5. I'm glad you liked the video! 👍

[@jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098]

Wonderful upload. I am a big fan of single pages especially for books that are out of reach. Looking for a single page of Whiz Comics 2 once it comes up for auction. Unfortunately you do not see many.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you so much, Jerry! I hope you find your Whiz Comics 2 page someday! ☺

[@kryptoniterocks8245]

I seen one page Jerry from Whiz #2 and it was on eBay a few weeks ago and missed it. It was the page where Billy says Shazam!!! And boom!! That was the page to have. I think it went for 2500.00

[@cjdesign5700]

Well, Great to see you back..so... 1) Very well done video...good quality 2) If you want to own a single page, that's fine...so, unless you can follow it's provenance, then you can't worry about how it came about.. 3) Those beady eyes always bothered me. 4) It's funny about AF15...when I first started getting into comics at a very young age..the 1st comic catalog I saw (and a yr or so later would order from) was Passaic Book Center in Passaic, NJ. They had ASM 1 AND AF15 both the same price...$16.00....if you wanted NM-M you had to add $8.00 They both went up later on, but were still the same. The sentiment was most collectors were run guys and AF15 was am outlier. I ended up having 1-145, but was never driven to get get AF15, as neither were my friends...maybe it was the brown cover. 😎 I sold the collection prior to College...so I wonder when the 2 started separating in price? BTW, I need to find those old catalogs so I can kick myself for not buying a load of them. I have too many stupid kid stories.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! I LOVE the beady eyes, CJDesign!! Also, I love your stories, CJDesign, so please keep sharing them! That's absolutely crazy to hear the price on AF15 and ASM1 back in the day. How could you pass on Kirby's amazing AF15 cover???? 😂

[@DAN_SPL]

I haven't bought any pages yet but I have considered it. Being a supergirl collector I have wanted to cgc the first supergirl ad from Action comics 251 but I am unable to cut up a book lol. Great outtakes, they crack me up!

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! You could always look for a "reader copy" to get your supergirl ad slabbed. I know what you mean about cutting up books, though...tough to do in any grade. 😉

[@joe3019772008]

good video, my friend. really neat slab.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! ☺

[@hoardershide]

Congrats! I might have to start considering pages for some of the big boy books

[@KarensPages]

Thanks, Scott! I look forward to seeing your big boy pages on your Instagram or KZbin channel in the future. 😉

[@ryantyson2008]

Hello Comic friend! Awesome video's. So glad you had the opportunity on Bry's Comic channel recently. You are going to blow up with the knowledge you have shared. I look forward to more Original Art videos and looking to get into the game my self. Until then, I guess I can stick with my CGC books/ pages . Thanks again!

[@KarensPages]

Thanks for the kind words, Ryan. It was fun doing a collaboration with Bry. It was nice of him to reach out to me. I'll definitely have more original art and comic unboxing videos soon -- I'm still looking at a bunch of boxes on my shelves that I need to open! 😂 If you are getting into original art, what do you plan on collecting?

[@MrScottx]

I am a collector myself......of many different items. The first thing I try to do is get the item complete.....whatever it is. Now if you had a print of an iconic page that you could hang on the wait I am all for that.

[@KarensPages]

I might need to do exactly this for some Frazetta paintings that I love. 😂

[@cluelessbeats]

That last panel is so iconic, I get chills down my spine!

[@KarensPages]

Me too! 😉

[@jiggskingdom]

Awesome video, I never thought about grading just one comic page until I saw your very informative video. Thanks for sharing something so cool.

[@KarensPages]

I'm glad you liked the video! Thanks for taking the time to make a comment! 👍

[@jeffjones2463]

That is a pretty iconic page (especially the "with great power comes great responsibility" part). It's still weird seeing Spider-Man with pupils/irises in his eyes. Maybe the issue wasn't in perfect condition, so they cut it up? Thanks for the video ☺️

[@KarensPages]

That's the hope. 😅 I always laugh when I see Spidey's pupils. I'm glad you liked the video! ☺

[@jimhoustoncomicbookblog7212]

I had an Amazing Fantasy 15 that was graded CGC 3.0 but was trimmed on the page side. I use to say it had “No Marvel Chipping”. I wonder if each page and the cover would have been labeled “trimmed” by CGC. Using your graph I would have have made almost double what I sold it for if I sold it as a cover and individual pages. Nice video. Very informative!

[@KarensPages]

No marvel chipping. 😂 I have seen a trimmed single page with a purple CGC label. So, probably. I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you! 👍

[@davidbarr8698]

Very informative video Karen! Never knew these pages were collected or even existed to be honest! So if you are going to own a piece of comic page history it might as be that iconic page! Congrats on your aquisition!

[@KarensPages]

Thanks, David! I'm so glad you liked the video! ☺

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

[@MetalBum]

That single page is so epic. Wow. Clasic

[@KarensPages]

Totally epic! Especially that last panel. 👍

[@JB-ou6fl]

I like single pages since they're a great piece of art. I like to display my slabs (but away from direct sunlight of course). A single page is also a more affordable way to own a part of a book that is outside my price range. I agree that looking at the original page is a different experience compared to reading an omnibus. I also collect omnis but the experience of seeing the original pages is one reason why I am interested in Taschen's Marvel Comics Library series.

[@KarensPages]

I agree! Taschen has some pretty amazing books! 👍

[@corso_kid]

I’m here because of Bry , but I’m glad because you have great content…. Good stuff

[@KarensPages]

I'm so glad you saw the Bry collab video and decided to watch some of my videos! Thank you! ☺

[@MoneyballComics]

Great video! I think it's fun to see the original comic pages, which we can't see when we slab the entire book. It looks so much cooler than an omnibus page, and as you said, it's a piece of history. I would collect specific pages of iconic moments from specific books, but really only to display them and not to invest in them.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! I couldn't agree with you more. Glad you liked the video and I always look forward to your comments! ☺

[@andrewdetloff8859]

This was really cool to see! Thank you!

[@KarensPages]

I'm glad you liked the video! 👍😉

[@lancesuarez4264]

another great video Karen. You are dead on with all your points. Great!

[@KarensPages]

Thank you, Lance! I'm so glad you liked the video and it's always nice to read your comments! ☺

[@horvathsogranfume658]

i get why ppl collect em. I personally only get completed stuff for my pc, but will nab anything if the price is right.

[@KarensPages]

The price came down quite a bit for these single pages (like most comics) in recent months, so that's when I grabbed it. Thanks for your comments. 👍

[@gabecarino9469]

i just assumed pages came from already poor copies - coverless or a copy missing pages ...

[@KarensPages]

I hope you are right, Gabe! 😉

Wow, welcome back, Karen! I always wondered who would want to buy single, torn out pages from key Silver Age books. Now I know! You definitely did get the page which I think is most important though. That final panel with the iconic quote is the most meaningful part of the Spider-Man mythology that even non-comics fans today are familiar with, so it's definitely the page I'd go for if I was looking to get one. That's pretty affordable, too. I was guessing it would cost just over the 4 figure range. But yeah, the old newsprint look and feel is a world of difference from just looking at a reprint. There's no comparison. Oh, and 2:25 of hilarious outtakes? Winnah, winnah, chicken dinnah! Awesome outro, too! 😀😃😄😆😅🤣😂

By the way, I also think it's worth mentioning that on top of already differentiating yourself from most other KZbinrs by focusing on both comics AND original art, I think making this video about such a unique and controversial collectible is an absolutely brilliant stroke of genius! Wonderful data compilation and analysis as well. Still a tiny channel, but my favourite one in this space. Great job, keep up the phenomenal work, Karen! 👍

[@KarensPages]

It's good to be back, Rubén! When I first saw single slabbed pages, I thought they were ridiculous. But when I took a closer look at them, I changed my mind. There is something about seeing the original page that transports you back in time (to 1962 in the case of AF15). You're right, there's no comparison between the original and the reprint. Glad you liked the outtakes. 😉

[@KarensPages]

​@ Did you just say genius? Sorry, I missed that part...what was that again? 🤪🤣🤣

@@KarensPages Yes, you read that correctly. You're a verifiable geniass! 👍

[@RobertMatteis-pe7vh]

Hey Karen, it’s awesome having a page. I mentioned before this is Bob in Ridgefield Connecticut. I am going to the New York comic con next Thursday.. I got very very lucky with my copies of amazing fantasy 15.. my first copy I got when I was a kid I got the book raw for only $450. My other copy I bought over 10 years ago 6.0 I paid $4000. Well, you have to be very careful of scam sales. There was supposedly a sale of amazing Spider-Man 1 6.5 on eBay for under $12,000. Yes that Has to be total BS.. because they always sell in the $30,000 range . I have a 6.5. I bought years ago for $4200.. well the 6.5 that sold recently on eBay looks like a 3.0 be very careful. I hope all is well with you.. I do have a page of original Spider-Man artwork in my kitchen by John Romita Junior it’s with Harry Osborn, turning into the green goblin. I wish I had the money I’m not bartending anymore I would like amazing Spider-Man 14 9.4 which would cost over $30,000 or a 9.6 I do have 8.0

[@KarensPages]

Good to hear from you again, Bob. I hope you have a great time at the New York Comic Con. I would love to go someday. I would be cautious on eBay. If a deal is too good to be true, it probably isn't.

[@Devmaycry2023]

Haven't been into comic book lately but love seeing 1 page of comic book being slab. I think this this will be a thing as vintage comic book becomes more expensive by day.

[@KarensPages]

That's great! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing this page. I think single pages will always have a space in the hobby. Thanks for watching!

[@mauricedevereaux6573]

Cool video as usual. Although a "married" cover and interior would get a Green qualified label from CGC and not the dreaded P.L.O.D (Purple label of death).

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! You are absolutely right. If it's a married cover only, it's a green qualified label. Some of the books I looked at that had a married cover and a purple label also had additional restoration, which is why they were P.L.O.D.s. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍👍

[@CuriosityQueue]

Also, considering that the Spider-Man portions (pages) are likely the only ones that would garner true interest from a buyer’s perspective…selling all of the following pages likely wouldn’t actually be realistic and thus, not worth parting out the book.

[@KarensPages]

It all depends on the condition of the book. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 👍

[@brucecree9170]

Interesting video. I don’t know anyone who buys single pages and it was informative to learn about the perspectives on these collectibles. I have seen pages from AF15 for sale on eBay and wondered about the rationale for this market. Thanks for sharing and I a hope your enjoyment is greater than your guilt. Cheers!🎉😊

[@KarensPages]

Glad the video was informative for you. Thank you for your comment! Yes, my enjoyment >my guilt. 😉

[@TK_junction]

It’s an interesting question. I’ve recently bid (and lost) on a few AF15 / ASM1 pages. It would be so fun to have them all and displayed up on a wall to almost read the story.

[@KarensPages]

Hopefully it wasn't this one. 😁 I thought about doing the same thing, but it gets expensive. 😉 If you decide to buy and display multiple pages, I would definitely love to see it!

[@kcewing1]

I think cutting up a coverless or incomplete book is totally worth it. I am an artist and a collector, and I understand the value of any copy of this book, but the reality is that some copies are junk, and displaying a single page is a really cool way to enjoy, and revere - the story inside this book. I agree that reprints just don't cut it. I look at it this way - your page is like a valuable artifact saved from a damaged original, just like a sculpture fragment you might see in a museum from an ancient Greek or Roman marble statue, say a head or a torso from a full figure that was long since broken. Archeologists and historians don't disregard fragments from important ancient artifacts, so I don't think we should disregard fragments from such iconic 20th century works of art either.

[@KarensPages]

I admire the way you think about this subject. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. ☺

[@kenwuk]

Hi, Karen. Just stumbled across your channel .. LOVE IT! Being a huge Captain America fan, I’m proud to own a single page from ‘Captain America Comics’ #3. You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber 😁

[@KarensPages]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found my channel! I bet your Cap page is pretty amazing! 😉

[@bigbymcflythecomicguy]

THATS SWEET! 😊

[@KarensPages]

Thanks, Bigby! 😁 Also, thanks again for bringing new viewers and subscribers to my channel with your shout out. That was super cool!

[@bigbymcflythecomicguy]

@@KarensPages My Pleasure :)

[@Jay-my7ko]

It is what is it is. Enjoy what it is. Well said.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you. ☺

[@marcuswai]

I’m happy with reading the reprint in comic form in Marvel Tales #137 from 1982. I’m not old enough to have nostalgia for AF 15, but I do recognize its importance. Does CGC take into account how the page is removed from the book and if the paper is brittle?

[@KarensPages]

Marcus!!!! I don't think that CGC takes into account how the page is removed from the book (mine has a rough edge), but the rest of the page is treated the same as a graded comic so it can be assigned a blue, purple, green label, etc. For instance, if the single page is trimmed on any of the other 3 sides, it will get a purple label (there are lots of examples on Heritage). Single pages have the page quality mentioned on the label, just like a comic (e.g., off-white, brittle). Thanks for your comment, Marcus! 👍

[@dumpsterbaby3155]

pages not my cup of tea, but to each their own

[@KarensPages]

That's ok. I look forward to your comments anyway. 👍😁

[@PanelsPagesPixels]

interesting topic. I myself have bought and sold (at a very healthy profit) the first page (page 1) of Amazing Fantasy 15

[@PanelsPagesPixels]

but I've also been lucky to be able to own many copies of the complete book over the years. Down to my last copy, holding on for as long as I can!

[@PanelsPagesPixels]

great video, Karen! honestly the results shown on the graph was even more than what I expected it to be in the current market.

[@PanelsPagesPixels]

Final Fantasy 15! lolll

[@KarensPages]

Nice, Kavi! 😁

[@KarensPages]

@@PanelsPagesPixels Wow, that's amazing! I wish I had picked up a copy years ago. ☺

[@Twenty2Comics]

Great Video!!! Awesome Page!! Now the question is will you get others? Would you entertain the idea of completing the book that way? Financially speaking it's not a good idea but would be cool to be able to read it in slab form.

[@KarensPages]

Actually, I DID think about buying all six CGC Spider-Man pages, but decided against it and just went with my favorite page instead. I understand what you are saying about being able to read the entire story in slabbed form. I would be tempted to buy a coverless or low grade copy just to crack it out of the slab, hold it in my hands, and flip through the pages. Maybe someday.

[@CoreyRust-ki3ol]

I think it's great..90% of people can't afford the whole copy but might be able to snag a page from a super grail

[@KarensPages]

Amen to that! Thanks for checking out the video! 😁

[@sgauthier273]

Owning a complete amazing fantasy15 in any grade is a pretty big deal even with a purple label with some restoration. Most spider man collectors don't even have one or will never own one. Better to sell off a chunk of a collection to get a complete grail. Owning a single page is kind of like owning a hubcap off a rare car.

[@KarensPages]

It's a fair point. I still appreciate the single page, though. Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment! 👍

[@bobbymack3636]

Fun Fact: (which I'm sure you already know) most people say Uncle Ben said, " with great power, comes great responsibility ", but it's actually the narrator ( Stan Lee). I was thinking about that when you were going through panel by panel.

[@KarensPages]

BobbyMack! Sorry I didn't reply to your comment right away. This one slipped through the cracks after I hearted it! You are absolutely right about that line. I wish I had pointed that out in the video. Thank you for your comment! 👍

[@danielherrin]

If i had a prized rag of a book that i loved I'd frame and matt the pages and make an awesome wall display.

[@KarensPages]

😂

[@dagrcards3075]

Very cool. I can't wait to see that Batman spank page 😂

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! I'm always looking for the spank page. 😁

[@kevinlambert2756]

Trying to get a full page ad for the fist appearance of Supergirl. Her costume is different colors..😉

[@KarensPages]

So cool! I hope you get your page! 👍

[@kevinlambert2756]

@@KarensPages The ad for Supergirl is on page one of Action comics # 251..A cover less copy would work also..😉

[@ericcake5075]

If you have a book that’s partially butchered, why wouldn’t you salvage the good pages and get them slabbed for future’s sake

[@KarensPages]

Exactly, exactly. 👍

[@kryptoniterocks8245]

Bingo. I personally buy important pages to blue chip comics. But never would I take a coverless book and butcher it to remove the pages.

[@tracemarcy9962]

Hmm, very interesting. Been collecting comics for 30+ yrs (and even original art) but never considered slabbed single pages...that said you have a perfect example of one that has me reconsidering the idea of PG slabs. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad you are reconsidering single slabbed pages! 👍

[@Deadman1957TEB]

Did you see that the actual #1 of Action Comics #1 sold for $7,101 a while ago, beleive I would rather have your two pages of art from another iconic comic book than just looking at a number? There is also a possibility that the page you own was all that was left of a badly damaged book, it doesn't always have to be someone making a fast buck? Nice to own a bit of History, just wish my five year old self would of been wise enough to ask my Mum to buy that AF #15 when visiting the newsagent, lol! Love those figurines behind you by the way, don't feel guilty, you didn't do it!

[@KarensPages]

I missed the Action Comics #1 piece, but I see that there is a Batman #1 corner piece on eBay listed for >$1,000 right now. I wonder if it will sell? Too funny. It's cool that you remember AF #15 from childhood. I love those figurines, too. They are modeled after J. Scott Campbell's art from Fairytale Fantasies and were done by Sideshow Collectibles. I try not to feel too guilty. 😉

[@jordanjoanou554]

Not a Good idea......an EXCELLENT Idea!!! I am fortunate to own page 1 from AF #15 (the title page) and I was so happy to get this many moons ago. Like you said, I cannot afford the entire comic. This is my way of owning a piece of history. I have a DD #1 page signed by Stan that's just as rewarding. Having these pages slabbed lends authenticity. Congrats on your score.

[@KarensPages]

Wow, a page from AF15 and DD1? That's pretty cool! Thank you so much for sharing! 👍

[@ghostman7768]

Nice stuff you have here Karen and I see they sell solo pages and even panels on Ebay.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you! Yes, you can usually find single pages on ebay. Thanks for your comment. 👍

[@ghostman7768]

@@KarensPages Karen I have been an avid comic book collector since I was a kid and never in my comic collecting career have I came across a girl comic book collector of super heroes cause the only girls I knew were ones that bought the British comics such as Judy,Bunty and Mandy etc so it's nice to know that there are girls that also enjoy super heroes comic book reading and art and collecting 😀👍🏻

[@chuckwhite3033]

Graded pages are very cool. It's a way to get a page from iconic issues that are basically unaffordable for most.

[@KarensPages]

Thank you for your comment, Chuck! I totally agree with you! 😉

[@sleepyreader666]

I wonder, if you cut up such a comic...if you might end up unable to sell the non-spidey pages at all and get stuck with them.

[@sleepyreader666]

Whenever I look at slabs of any kind, I turn around and buy more original art...that said, owning a page from a historic book seems like a good choice to me...seeing the original has a magic that no facsimile can match.

[@perceptionmanagement2116]

Just wait for the next toilet paper shortage. People will be trading their cars for loose comic book pages.

[@KarensPages]

You can sell the non-Spidey pages, they just sell for much less than the Spidey pages. I'm shocked that the last page, which is made up of 2 full-page ads, still sells for $200, which is more than the Hulk 118 that I bought recently. 😂

[@KarensPages]

@@sleepyreader666 I agree. When the price gets high enough, I tend to favor original art as well. I think you will like my next 2 unboxing videos, which are coming soon (I hope). 👍

[@KarensPages]

@@perceptionmanagement2116 Good thing I have a stockpile of tp already so I can keep my comics in the slabs and short boxes. 😂

[@Thirteenden]

You forgot facsimile edition of Amazing Fantasy #15.

[@KarensPages]

The facsimile edition of AF#15 is similar to looking through omnibus style pages in comic book form, which is great if you just want to read the story, but it has a much different feel than the actual pages from the original comic book. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 👍

[@emazonreviews6269]

Besides eBay where else can you find pages or even the AF 15? Thanks great video

[@KarensPages]

You can find them at auction houses. For example, there's an FF #1 page at ComicLink right now (although, it's in rough shape). 👍

[@FedorSaku]

Where do you even buy or search for graded books? I am Canadian so any advice would be cool. Also where do you buy original art? Like modern art. Thanks. Great vid!

[@KarensPages]

You can find original art and graded books pretty much anywhere nowadays -- local comic book stores, comic cons, eBay, KZbin and IG claim sales, WhatNot, dealers, art directly from the artists, and various auction houses. Thank you for checking out the video! Based on your KZbin handle, are you a big fan of Pride FC?

[@User8vfjhejf]

you can afford it, sell everything else you have

[@KarensPages]

While technically that's true, I've never sold anything -- comics or art. 😉

[@BTY11]

Just gave me the most expensive grail ideas...

[@KarensPages]

😂👍

[@MrScottx]

No Sir......I don't like it.

[@KarensPages]

Hopefully you are referring to the single slabbed page and not the video. 😉😂

[@MetalBum]

😮😮🎉❤