Thank you everyone for the awesome response to this video. Thank you for taking the time to watch, like, comment, and subscribe. It's really overwhelming to have so much support! Special thanks to @BrysComics for helping my channel get noticed this week!
@SanctumSanctorumVidz Жыл бұрын
I've never seen this channel before, and never saw this youtuber before, but SOMEHOW before she even began to open the box, I somehow KNEW this "grail favorite" was going to be an early SILVER SURFER. I DON'T know how. But I'm happy to see her excitement and appreciation for it. Congratulations!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
I guess when you know, you know! 😉 Thanks for checking out my channel! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@lunchmoneycomics Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best comic book covers of all time, congratulations!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
💯Thank you so much!
@marzantv Жыл бұрын
Your expression when looking at the interior says that this is a book that deserves to be seen, and not slabbed. It's a beautiful piece of work that the reprints don't do justice. I'm gonna go look at mine!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I'm glad I could inspire you to pull this one out of the box again. 😉
@MoneyballComics Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on adding such an awesome book to your collection! Those Buscema pages are out of this world, too. The dynamic figure work is just amazing. Thanks for sharing!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you liked the Buscema original art, too! Thanks for watching! ☺
@braviafeed Жыл бұрын
SS #4 is a excellent choice! It's a all-time classic no question. It's in my top 10 comic covers also.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching the video and leaving a comment! 👍
@kenny_numbers Жыл бұрын
The book is amazing, but better than that is your excitement and joy of acquiring it.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@ShinKazama88 Жыл бұрын
Rewatched this video again. So amazing!!!!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! 😉
@comicartboston3330 Жыл бұрын
Many congratulations, Karen, on a wonderful book! Thank you also for the extra bonus of viewing original artwork by Big John.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, CAB! I thought you might enjoy seeing both the comic and the Buscema original art. Glad you liked the video. 😉
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on acquiring such a classic Silver Age issue, Karen! Btw, if you ever want a cheaper reading copy you CAN flip through, you can get Fantasy Masterpieces #4 that was published a decade later. Anyway, one thing that has always been true in the comics hobby is that not all copies of the same grade ARE the same grade. Eye appeal is EVERYTHING. I'm glad you're happy with this one. Given how few people who buy raw comics ever bother to flip through them for fear of damaging them and more people by already slabbed comics, I think it was great that you did a flip through of the book for your audience. Sure, people can look at and read it via modern reprints, but the art and colors look like crap on modern, white, glossy paper. There's nothing quite like seeing the story on newsprint! Sneaking in a peek at not just one, but TWO great original Buscema Thor pages was also a very ingenious decision, thereby placating the original art collectors as well as the comics collectors. I can't believe you have a transformation page! That's a real coup in original art circles! Well done! The musical accompaniment was really good and the editing cuts almost seamless, showing just how hard you've been working at it. Thanks for the plug, btw.🙏 Keep up the great work and I'll catch you in the next one!👍
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip about FM4, Rubén! l will definitely be on the lookout for it so that I can read SS4 in comic form endlessly without worrying about the binding. You're welcome for the plug, it's my pleasure. I'm really happy that you liked the video. 😁
@davehill9011 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on a great pickup of a classic cover! Always make me smile to see someone else acquire a book that they've been after and are so happy to own! 😊🍻🍻
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Dave! I'm super happy with the book. Thanks for taking the time to comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. ☺
@Aquaman1054 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your find! John Buscema's cover art on this issue is, in my opinion, the most dynamic in the entire run of the Silver Surfer's original series. My copy probably doesn't look as nice as yours, but I bought it straight off the news stand in 1968, and it is well read. Thanks for your video. I loved your enthusiasm.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Wow, that's really cool that you bought it straight off the newsstand in 1968! I love hearing stories like that! Thanks for sharing! ☺
@brucecree9170 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your win!🎉If you do press it, you will need to support the spine using a stack of boards (I like to use 1” slices of magazine boards) and then press the book at a lower temp than usual (125 degrees) Fahrenheit and for longer (30 minutes). To prevent the staples from pushing through the cover I use three sheets of photocopy paper underneath the front and back cover. Love the video Karen and so happy for you. 😊
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Bruce! Those are some really great tips and thank you for writing out the details! I figure that with a square-bound book I should take a more gentle approach with the pressing than with a standard comic book. 👍
@kcewing1 Жыл бұрын
One of the best covers ever, interior page art is spectacular, as are your original art pages. Epic stuff, well done!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked all the parts of the video. I appreciate the comment! 👍
@TheJacksonRoykirk Жыл бұрын
Yes! An incredible cover by a master! Congratulations! And, thank you for showing the interior pages. You don't get that from most channels. I have the story in a Silver Surfer Marvel Masterworks TPB, but there's nothing like the real comic pages. ••• Those OA pages are wonderful too. Buscema is one of my all-time favorite artists and is so much better than Kirby * runs and hides *
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Yeah, you better go run and hide! Just kidding. Thank you for your comment. I didn't say it in the video, but I love both Kirby's and Buscema's versions of Thor. 😉👍
@Geoffreydarcy-pv4mq Жыл бұрын
That's my favorite cover. I have a couple of John's original SSurfer art pieces. even with the condition issues , that copy still looks great. Congratulations.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I bet those SS pieces are stunning! Thank you so much! ☺
@thornhillacquisitions593 Жыл бұрын
Iconic cover that copy is amazing! Better than what Ive seen online
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's a pretty sweet copy. 😉
@stevewhite4533 Жыл бұрын
Very kool, it always feels amazing when you unbox a book you have been hunting for
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Yes it does! Thank you for your comment! ☺
@ShenValleyPicker Жыл бұрын
My all time favorite Marvel cover!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Mine, too! 😉👍
@warlock7760 Жыл бұрын
The Silver Surfer is my favorite character and this is my favorite cover of all time! Look amazing! Enjoy!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
It's definitely the best cover ever! Thank you for your comment! 😉
@rickwelch6612 Жыл бұрын
Buscema + Thor = Asgardian gold!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
I love it, Rick! 👍
@victoryjackpot1 Жыл бұрын
Nice acquisition! I bought this one when it came out (I was 8). Just recently sent it to CGC and received a 2.5 grade. A beautiful cover that still presents well!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's really cool that you bought SS4 when it first came out! Your newly graded copy is much more meaningful since it's a childhood book! Glad it still presents well! ☺
@TheRickHoward Жыл бұрын
Awesome and definitely one of the best covers created.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😉
@stevenromero6526 Жыл бұрын
Hi Karen! Congrats for acquiring Silver Surfer # 4. It is an awesome comic. The cover is outstanding. I had a copy that was CGC graded at 7.5 (VF-).l and sold it through Comic Link for $347 on 4/27/2017. Your copy looks pretty nice. I hope it gets a good grade with CGC. Have a nice rest of your Thursday. 👋 Steven Romero
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Hi Steven! Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you have a great day as well! 👍
@Moncomics Жыл бұрын
Karen, just wow! Huge congrats on acquiring this absolute piece of art! It looks absolutely beautiful and I was shocked when you said the grade. I guessed it was a Thor-related book based on your shirt lol! It’s so fun to watch you obtain these pieces because anyone who collects knows EXACTLY what you’re feeling and it’s amazing. Can’t wait for your next unboxing to share in your excitement again!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brandon! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I have something like 10 unopened boxes on my shelf right now, so it's good to hear that you like unboxing videos because there's definitely more to come! Hope you are doing well! 👍
@Moncomics Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages I kinda know that feeling but not to the tune of 10 boxes lol. Absolutely love unboxing videos so yes, Please keep them coming! Have a great weekend, Karen!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
@@Moncomics Great! Thank you, Brandon! You too!
@jeffjones2463 Жыл бұрын
I was a fan of the Buscema's on Fantastic Four (in the 1980s). My favorite Thor would have to be Jack Kirby or Walt Simonsen (and favorite character, Balder the Brave). Congratulations on getting one of your dream books 👍😸
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
You have great taste! Thank you! 😁
@thundergodd6086 Жыл бұрын
Great book to have, definitely a classic and grail. You should be proud. Congratulations on your purchase.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺
@randywhitehair5403 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You have great taste in books. I agree with everything you said about the importance of this issue. I'm old, so I was lucky enough to get this back in the 90s before it was insanely expensive. Then again, this thing is priceless.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Randy! I enjoyed reading your comment. You were smart to pick up SS4 back in the 90's! 😉
@randywhitehair5403 Жыл бұрын
@KarensPages Sure...smart...thank you! Or I've just bought way too many comics in my life. I'm actually a big Thor fan. And I've now just found my copy. This is good. I got it at Eide's in Pittsburgh (best comic shop in the city) and believe it or not, they used to write the price of the comic on the back cover in pencil, so you'd have to pull it out of the bag to see the price. Now, my copy isn't as sharp as yours, I'd put it at 2.0, but I paid a whopping $9 for it in the mid 90s. Wow, I should have bought a dozen.
@Devmaycry2023 Жыл бұрын
Awesome to see you accumulating silver age at such a good time. Congrats!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's certainly seems like a great time to buy right now! Thank you! ☺
@jiggskingdom Жыл бұрын
Congratulations that comic looks amazing, the colors are popping off the page. Good luck with pressing that book. Awesome Grail!!!!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The book really stood out...especially the colors! 😉
@geekimusprime Жыл бұрын
You’ve got great taste, Karen. Silver age is the best! And that cover is iconic.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 👍
@cocoscomics5544 Жыл бұрын
Damn 🎉🎉🎉 nice copy. Just some minor ticks. Looks like a great copy. I say higher than a 2.5. I just love the smell of old comics books 🫠
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! There's nothing quite like the smell of an old comic book. I could smell it when I was flipping through it. Something you won't get from an omnibus. 😁
@DanielLee-yu1li Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful addition. 😊
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺
@WhatIsOntheComicRack Жыл бұрын
A grail is what you define it to be and you could have thousands of grails just like there are thousands of keys. Oh yes Silver Surfer #4 that is a grail for a lot of people. Yes sometimes simple is better. The colors are very vibrant. That is a wonderful copy. I love the splash page of Loki as well, very iconic look!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mr. Akins! I tend to use "grail" synonymously with "favorite." Glad you enjoyed the video! 😉👍
@WhatIsOntheComicRack Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages I have noticed many things I say over and over again now that I am making videos as well.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
@@WhatIsOntheComicRack I do the same thing! 😂
@michaelcalabrese2960 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite covers. Congratulations
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@nighttigercomics7323 Жыл бұрын
Buscema is a master at the anatomy. Stan really knew how to recruit the talent.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
For sure, Buscema was a master. He's one of my favorite comic book artists. 😁
@pingadol1555 Жыл бұрын
You must love Daredevil # 30 too. Great pick up.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Daredevil+Thor+Gene Colan = Perfection 😉
@pop-comics Жыл бұрын
Grail for sure! I got mine at the beginning of the year and I spent years wanting one but not having enough to afford it.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Wow! Pop Comics! I've always enjoyed watching your videos. Congratulations on picking up your copy earlier this year! Thank you for your comment! 😁
@pop-comics Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome ;) @@KarensPages
@earlyoshihara5019 Жыл бұрын
That is a great looking book! Those 3 grooves can be easily pressed out! That book is in my opinion a 5.0-6.0 maybe higher! Get that pressed. I pressed many square bound books like that! Takes care but can be done!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement! 😁
@charlesporter641 Жыл бұрын
So classic that Mile High Comics in Denver has a 3-story banner of it hanging on the side of its building 👊
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Super cool! I've always wanted to go to Mile High and now I have another reason to check it out! 👊💥
@garybthecasualcomicguy5136 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a fantastic book. I really like the look inside this classic comic too. Thank you very much for sharing this. New subscriber here. 😊😊🙏🙏👊👊
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! I'm so glad that you liked seeing the inside of the comic! Thank you for your comment! ☺
@robphoenix1182 Жыл бұрын
Very nice!! Congrats!! That is a very good copy of SS 4. Thank you for sharing the pages as well. Closest I will ever get to being able to see them. Original artwork would be super awesome to collect. I'd want some pages of Byrne's FF run. Again only a dream at the moment. In other words totally understand your excitement.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Byrne's FF pages are pretty awesome -- I hope you achieve your dream of getting one someday. 👍
@mikeclancy7949 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed, your sincere love for the hobby comes shining through the screen. And with Daredevil as my favorite character, love the title of your channel! Great score on the SS4, you got a steal if you paid a Good price. That and Nick Fury 4 are my my favorite covers ever!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing and leaving a comment! I did get a good price for SS4. Nick Fury 4 is an awesome cover, too. Classic Steranko! 👍
@spinetickspressing Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a beautiful copy. Silver Surfer 4, is also one of my Grails. Maybe someday I'll acquire one! Congrats, awesome video! I agree there are a lot of pressible defects in that book. Looks more like in the 5.0-6.0 range raw. Great pick up!!!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you find your SS4 someday! I definitely think I can improve my copy. If I can manage a huge grade bump, that would be incredible. 😁
@sp1970ful Жыл бұрын
That is a surefire grail . Iconic cover. Congrats on an amazing pickup!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@cjdesign5700 Жыл бұрын
To Me THAT is the most Iconic Marvel Age Comic....hands down. Congrats Karen on a Beautiful Eye-Candy Book...It presents much better...a stunner. Great Gloss also. BTW, ETA Nick's YT has a Great Square-bound pressing tutorial....yes, spines are glued on and you need a raised template to press, to prevent staples from damaging cover. I really like Chic Stone's inks.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with you more! I watched a few tutorials for pressing square-bound books a while ago. I will definitely get some practice on some test books before I ever think about pressing this one. Thanks, CJ Design! 😁
@DrVonChilla Жыл бұрын
etanick LIVES 😃
@OomaGooma Жыл бұрын
Holy crap! That’s the book I was hoping for. It’s my favorite comic cover ever. That’s the only comic where I feel like I have to brace myself for impact.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Glad you liked the video! 😁
@soullesstaco9897 Жыл бұрын
That is one of my top ten books of all time! I Love my copy and plan to have it till I die. Good video thanks
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'll probably do the same with my copy. 😉
@nighttigercomics7323 Жыл бұрын
You can't deny the coolness!!! ConGRAILulations
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 👍
@jeffreydrake5851 Жыл бұрын
Nice pick up. Love to see the excitment on peoples faces when they open up their grail book for the first time. The scrape marks on the front cover can be worked out with a large metal ball bearing. There are videos on KZbin showing how to perform the repair.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I already have some ball bearings in my pressing supplies. Thank you for the suggestion. 😉👍
@mercurywoodrose Жыл бұрын
i guessed "cap runs wild" kirby cover. then saw the hashtags and guiessed this one. johns art style is not my favorite, but damn this cover stands up to Kirbys best, and with more fluid figures its more dynamic. have to agree.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Cap #106 is a classic Kirby cover. Love the big fists! 👊 Glad you like SS4, too! Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment! 👍
@MrLongbox Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! Absolutely a grail. Enjoy it!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@captain_uk Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on snagging that, its a great looking 2.5 without doubt it presents better than that. Yes its definately a classic silver age grail, that cover alone John Buscema knocked it out of the park, and I have always said that his brother Sal Buscema dident get enough credit for his inking on that cover. Agreed Chic Stone was a great inker especially on Thor and Captain America, the only thing he did that I was never over keen on was the FF books he inked, I never thought that he got the Thing quite right but of course that is just a personal opinion. And of course John Buscemas art needs no discussion he was a master of the trade, alot of discussion of course over the years of who did the better Surfer Buscema or Kirby but rather than debate I would rather just enjoy both. really enjoyable video , thanks for sharing.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I completely agree about Sal Buscema, he definitely deserves more credit. My first video that I did was a Sal Buscema Thor original art unboxing. Chic Stone is one of my favorite inkers! 😉
@natedogg6149 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on such a great comic book, It's on my to get list as well as issue #1. Your book presents very well for it's condition, especially the spine being in nice shape. Well done 👍
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you are able to get both SS #1 & #4 someday! Yes, I was very happy to see that the spine is in such great condition! Glad you liked the video! 😉
@jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Awesome book!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jerry! ☺
@Robs.fatstax Жыл бұрын
Great book, congratulations on the pick up.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺
@steelbat54 Жыл бұрын
You want to be careful opening up that era square bounds. The cover is just glued on and the more you open and close them the more chance you could cause a spine split. Put it away and just admire that cover. As far as pressing square bounds there are some good tutorial videos I’ve watched on KZbin. Great book. Congratulations! Put it back in the bag.. lol
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
For sure! That will likely be the only time I flip through it. I put it back in the bag pretty quickly. 😉
@lukeyznaga7627 Жыл бұрын
just found your channel. VEry good comics and your good enthusiasm is refreshing. There are NOT a lot fo woman comic book collectors that I see at shows OR on KZbin.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad you found my channel! There aren't a lot of women who collect comic books and original art. Hopefully, I can encourage more women to become collectors! 👍
@DavidM.P Жыл бұрын
Amazing splash page - congratulations!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
I agree, the book opens with an amazing Loki splash page! Thank you! 👍
@larrysmith7301 Жыл бұрын
Not a Silver Surfer fan, but always loved that cover. Book presents really well! Happy for you.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Larry! 😁
@AllenB79 Жыл бұрын
This cover by John Buscema is not only my #1 grail for a non first appearance, it ranks on the top 10 best covers of all time.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Can't argue with that! 😉
@gregparks1785 Жыл бұрын
Great pickup! The colors inside are so vibrant, it’s amazing. The two pages you showed are great, I love all the details added into each panel. Great video!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Greg! I'm glad you enjoyed both the comic and the original art pages! Thanks for your comment! 👍
@mi_comix_closet6528 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! One of my favorite Covers. I have the complete series, with #s 1,3,4 and 18 in CGC 5.5. Great video!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's pretty sweet. All awesome covers. SS 18 is a great Herb Trimpe cover. Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video! 👍
@joe3019772008 Жыл бұрын
nice pickup, my friend.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe. I hope you are doing well!
@MetalBum Жыл бұрын
Awesome one of the best covers ever
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! 😉
@Deadman1957TEB Жыл бұрын
The Ultimate Marvel Cover, the main part of the book looks lovely far better than the grade given, I'm sure you'll get those "claw" marks out, lovely add to your collection!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It definitely looks better than a 2.5, but we'll see! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 😉
@jsalsa2369 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting one of your grails. Thanks for sharing.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@sleepyreader666 Жыл бұрын
It's a fantastic issue! I'm uncivilized so i'm glad its a "raw" copy.
@sleepyreader666 Жыл бұрын
Ooo. Love the close up look at the original art pages. Buscema's Thor work is some of his best. I gather he enjoyed the character.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Damian, you barbarian. 😂
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
@@sleepyreader666 I couldn't agree with you more about Buscema's Thor! 😉
@josephbarbera9220 Жыл бұрын
Definitely one of my target book to get! I have to be content with a reprinted copy I had purchased in the 1970s until I get the original!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
I hope you get the original someday! Still, a reprint from the 70's is pretty awesome to have. 👍
@AC130eng Жыл бұрын
Great video Karen. The original is out of my reach but I will look into getting the 1980 reprint.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Reprints are great! 😉
@tracemarcy9962 Жыл бұрын
lol maybe what you have is a first cameo of wolverine's claws on that cover 🤣😉
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Ok, that's pretty funny. 👍😂👍
@TK_junction Жыл бұрын
WOW! Congrats! I haven't even finished watching and had to comment. The copy looks great! Fantastic addition!! Fully expect to see that on display behind you.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thanks, TK! I am definitely going to cherish this one and put it on display at some point! 😉
@TK_junction Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages I'm sure you've seen this one, but...just in case, check out the current Heritage 2023 October 6-8 International Original Art, specifically Lot #52002 - might be one for you perhaps?
@CretanBull Жыл бұрын
Congrats~ That's a great book, and your copy looks much nicer than a 2.5 I think with a good clean & press a 4.0 or 4.5 is probably a safe bet. The tears probably hold it back from hitting a 5.0. Regardless, you've got yourself a great comic there!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment! It's encouraging to hear from you, as well as other collectors, that the book looks better than a 2.5. It makes me excited about the possibilities! 👍
@CretanBull Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages Peronally, I prioritize presentation over CGC grade (mind you, I like a nice high grade for financial reasons too!) but a nice looking book is a nice looking book, regardless of the grade :)
@duanesoper9677 Жыл бұрын
Get it cleaned and pressed before sending it in for grading. Nice book!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
I plan on doing it myself in the future. Thank you! 👍
@mestizo3113 Жыл бұрын
Awesome book!! Such an awesome cover!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@jtrem08 Жыл бұрын
Wow I've only ever seen the cover of that book, the inside is just as stunning as the cover. Thank you for sharing. *subbed. =)
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment and for subscribing to the channel! When I read comments like yours, I'm glad I decided to flip through the whole book. 😉
@RafaustComics Жыл бұрын
Awesome pickup! Congrats!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺
@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842 Жыл бұрын
Great looking copy! Congrats on an amazing silver-age book.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😉
@nighttigercomics7323 Жыл бұрын
Try ironing out those three creases with a tack iron over parchment paper.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion. 👍
@dansxmencomics Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! It’s fun to live vicariously through you here. Subbed. I appreciate the thorough look over and explanation of the condition.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing to my channel. I'm so glad you liked the video! Your comment made me smile. 😁
@hartr33 Жыл бұрын
its a TOP TIER COMIC...TTC of your collection!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Hart! I hope you are doing well! 👍
@hartr33 Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages doing better thanks.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
@@hartr33 Glad to hear it!
@AutomaticComics Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I took a look at that copy on heritage that you bought. Unless there’s some major spine splits I can’t see (and usually they’ll note those). I wouldn’t be surprised if you got a 6.0. Just make sure to send it to a good presser if you’re uncomfortable with pressing a book at that price point. Congratulations again. Heritage definitely undergraded it a lot.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ryan! There are no spine splits and the spine is perfectly aligned. I definitely thought Heritage was conservative on their grading for this one. It was a pretty easy buy for me. I enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for your comment! 👍
@cathybatson7781 Жыл бұрын
Love your energy and your tastes. So nice to see genuine passion for these timeless books.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Cathy! ☺
@collectiblestoastonish Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your pick up. I absolutely love that cover. On a side note great collaboration with Bry. I really wish I had that information a few years ago. I ended up purchasing a few original art pages at a Garage Sale of all places. I was just getting back into the hobby and knew nothing about original art and valuation. I ended up messaging Regie Collects because he was the first KZbinr I was watching. He ended up referring me to someone on Instagram who unfortunately never responded to me. Thankfully I met someone in the community who pointed me in the right direction.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Wow, you found original art at a garage sale! Awesome! This is only the second time I've heard about someone picking up OA at a garage sale. May I ask, what pages did you find at the garage sale? I'm glad you eventually found someone in the hobby to help you out. 👍
@DrVonChilla Жыл бұрын
The most spectacular thing about your copy is the STUNNING, perfectly-aligned spine. SERIOUSLY. Congratulations on the score...!!! 😃
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The great condition of the spine is one of the reasons why I bought this particular copy.😁
@danielherrin Жыл бұрын
Thats a good looking comic.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@Eyrrll Жыл бұрын
There are a pair of statues available that recreates the cover of this book. Grats on the purchase. It’s difficult to get well aligned spines on the Marvel square bound books of that era.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's pretty cool about the statues, I didn't know that. I'm looking at them online right now. They look incredible! Just when I wanted to stop collecting statues... 😂
@Eyrrll Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages I only have about 5 statues and these are 2 of them. The Silver Surfer is one of my favorite characters and (like you) this is one of my favorite covers.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
@@Eyrrll Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
@perceptionmanagement2116 Жыл бұрын
Your editing of these videos grows by leaps and bounds every episode. It's wonderful to watch you grow in confidence and skill. You're teaching me a lot.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, @perceptionmanagement! I appreciate your constant support.😊
@LeadPaint1 Жыл бұрын
Geez, if you paid a 2.5 price for that comic you stole it. Wonderful copy! Congratulations!🎉
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! When I saw the pictures of the comic at auction, I thought it looked better than a 2.5. I'm very happy with the price that I paid. 😉
@lchamp7946 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel… Thank you youtube algorithm! Lol Subscribed!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing, I'm so glad you found my channel! 👍
@Comics_Recovery Жыл бұрын
Nice video and book! A Tac Iron press might get those lines out.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Thanks also for the suggestion! 👍
@Fan4Collecting Жыл бұрын
Wow! That looks very nice for a GD+, Congratulations, it’s a great book among the top in my collection. I never really considered how Thor lovers might also appreciate the cover.
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I remember seeing your copy in your "Top 5 Meaningful Comics" video (I left a comment for you). All I see is Thor on this cover. 😂
@robertambrose6864 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😉
@StephenGames Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Beautiful book!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😉
@TheSameoldjoe Жыл бұрын
It is a true silver-age classic that presents better than the grade. Wonderful acquisition!
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you, @TheSameoldjoe! 😁
@Matt-yn8dv8 ай бұрын
Love your pages. I have 4 pages from Thor 279 that have never been separated and 2 from 280. One is a 2/3rds splash where "ULIK The Mightiest of the Rock Trolls" just appears posing like a king. It's one of my favorite pages even if it features a little-known foe of Thors. Once you get the art itch it can never be satiated. Admittedly prices today are a bit of a barrier to entry.
@KarensPages8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Matt! Sounds like you have some awesome Thor pages. I agree with you on the prices of OA these days. It doesn't seem like there are many inexpensive pages by the artists that I enjoy the most. I wish that I had started buying interior pages MUCH earlier! 😂
@agsurfer2532 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on that Awesome Surfer book 🤙🏻
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😉
@agsurfer2532 Жыл бұрын
Also, definitely beautiful original art. Thanks for sharing
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
@@agsurfer2532 Thank you! ☺
@stillonly25cents67 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful book, just recently acquired one myself … congrats
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Is yours raw or slabbed? Congrats to you as well! 👍
@stillonly25cents67 Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages raw as well, same grade range, sold as a 3.0 … planning on sending it off for a clean/press and then to CGC to have encapsulated
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
@@stillonly25cents67 Super cool! 😉
@nicholasbielik71566 ай бұрын
Buscema’s art is through the roof in this series. The issue where the Surfer faces off with Mephisto is my favorite, but this one is also astonishing. Love seeing the art on the comic paper. I do feel like the colors in this series in particular do sit better on the warm newsprint paper rather than the white paper and bright remastered color you get in modern reprints.
@KarensPages6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, Nicholas. I completely agree. 👍 The colors really popped as I was flipping through the comic. It's definitely not the same feeling flipping through a modern reprint.
@reeftheseaforever Жыл бұрын
wow so cool thats how I felt when I found my FF #236 2oth annv cover signed by Stan Lee in my PC I totally forgot I had that book I had to call my brother to confirm when Stan Lee signed the book. looking at your copy with a clean and press I think u can can get a 3.0 to 4.0 awesome book
@KarensPages Жыл бұрын
I love it when that happens! Do you still have your signed FF236? I definitely think I can bump the grade -- a 3.0 to 4.0 would be awesome. 👍
@reeftheseaforever Жыл бұрын
@@KarensPages yes I still have FF236 one of the few books I didnt sell in the 2015 purge lol