I Got a GRAIL! Tips for Chasing Comic Grails

[@zoso73]

As a collector that is 50+, to the younger viewers: be smart about what you purchase, hold them, and in time these will become annuities that you can liquidate during retirement.

[@BrysComics]

Agreed!

[@YurrNext]

TOS 39 is my favorite book that I own. 🤘

[@Syabi]

RIP Neal Adams. Congrats on another grail, the way you talk about this book shows how much it means to you.

[@johnnyblaze5567]

Those 3 books side by side by side.. Mind blowing🤯... Congratulations on the Grail Mr. Grinder.. I'm happy for you🙌

[@JohnnyGoodz]

The only work part of this is hiding the amount of money I spend from my wife. LOL

[@BrysComics]

🤣🤣🤣

[@robertoordaz1426]

Amen

[@jarredsmith9187]

I found the best way to save money is to get a savings account at a different bank and have the bank stubs from that bank sent to your PO box

[@imperialmerchant7770]

I literally caught myself saying 'wow' when you showed this Tales of Suspense issue😲

[@kirbycarpenter9775]

Bry I am only happy you got your grail. You are working hard in something you love so you deserve it.

[@liamjohnson8761]

What a great book to get! Presents so well and it’s a bonus that there’s minimal damage on the front and instead is on the back! You’re hard work is inspiring and I hope one day I can get some of the books you own! Absolutely amazing video again!👍

[@BZackheim]

Glad you decided to share your grail!

[@KrowpherBacon]

Congratulations on the awesome pick up Bry! My most wanted grail is Giant size X-Men, I love this hobby!

[@basementcollectibles]

Congratulations on the grail! Awesome book and always a win when the damage is on the back and you get a “clean” cover!

[@johnmatagrano9806]

What a wonderful book to ad to your personal collection! And yes it does present very well!!!

[@mr.e2548]

Congratulations. That is such an awesome grail. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@jacob_comics]

Wow what a GRAIL BRY!! GRATS!! ❤

[@nathanielmcdonough4288]

Congrats on the grail pick up! I'm actually impressed that they did keep the story pretty much close to the same as the original comic.

[@kevinlamb2129]

Hey man, like you I often find it highly annoying when KZbinrs post their grail finds as it so often comes across as gloating and "flexing." The worst is when someone who doesn't even really care for one of my favorite characters brags about acquiring a "grail" that I don't even have. But I found this video to be humble and grateful and I appreciated seeing you be open about the fact that in order to acquire this book you had to sacrifice another legitimate grail that you had owned. It made me very happy for you and glad to see your excitement over getting this Iron Man book instead of feeling like you were bragging to the community. Subscribed.

[@markb1758]

Great video. I started getting a list of my grails. Next step is started searching

[@jodyhickerson5167]

Congratulations! Killer book! It must feel incredible to check that off of your want list. You sir are crushing it.

[@stewartrussell1930]

Hi Bry, nice pick up on your new grail. It shows very nicely,

[@davidbooks.and.comics]

Iron Man...one of the best origin stories...beautiful book. Tales of Suspense 39.

[@cvang999]

Congrats on getting your grail. Thanks for the helpful tips. I’m still working on my grail chase.

[@sirrickthe2nd583]

Wow, congratulations you deserve it, enjoy that amazing book.

[@trentwisner3018]

Congratulations on the book, Bry! Great info as always…

[@justinandnova]

Ha! Love the seat belt story 😅 Congrats on the grail! Well deserved!

[@BrysComics]

Thanks buddy

[@melw2100]

I always love your positivity. That is why you are so successful.

[@BrysComics]

Thank you!

[@xaviers3616]

Congrats on the grail! Awesome book!

[@frizb5774]

Nice! That's a beautiful 2.0! Great comparison to that Black Knight 4.0.

[@E.Springbok]

Comparing your new slab to other books really shows how well that slab presents. Never really thought of that concept before. CONGRATS!

[@tshew1]

Congratulations and welcome to the TOS 2.0 family Bry! Very happy for you! Love that grail! About 40 years ago I traded most of my TOS and Iron Man run to acquire my copy (and still paid $100 CAD out of pocket). Now that the house is paid off and I’m in mid-life mode, I decided to try and reacquire what I gave up to finish my grail run. I finished it (and the first 20 of the solo run) last year… but now I’m off chasing a few other Silver grails. Such is the hobby!

[@BrysComics]

Yep! 💯

[@monkeyideas]

Great pick up. Very envious.

[@cjdesign5700]

Great pick up Bry. Displays fantastic. I like your back cover damage rationalization. I agree w/ that thought process, personally. The way I look at the trade off w/ your books...I "COULD" possibly find a GSX 1 in the wild....I'm sure I would "NEVER" find a TOS 39 in the wild....just based on print runs and age.

[@theleek6694]

Got to have goals to keep life interesting. Congrats!

[@scottstrobell4677]

That is an amazing addition, congrats. I never begrudge people their high end possessions. Good on you.

[@luke-space]

Congrats Bry beautiful book!!

[@antonio23azevedo]

Congratulations on the new acquisition, Bryan!! It's a good timming to buy Iron Man's 1st appearance.

[@Robmeister62]

Great advice !! I really appreciate these vids.n Thanks for your overview of the tips for collectors. Even those like me who have been collecting since the 70's can learn something.

[@GymLeaderRay]

You have awesome advice! I’m chasing one right now!

[@GovernatorAO]

Wow nice! I'll continue to live through you vicariously!

[@collectiblestoastonish]

I'm glad you did the video. Congrats on the grail. Thanks for the motivation. I need to put in some extra work so I can start achieving my goal as well.

[@BrysComics]

💯👍

[@jthomascruz4890]

That's awesome, such a great book. For my part I like the videos where people show off their grail acquisitions. For me its more of an example from real people that are in the hobby just like me that are inspiring others by showing them what is possible with a little hustle. That being said I look forward to your videos and truly appreciate the analysis that you do along with them.

[@BrysComics]

Thanks brotha!

[@bryanbartrop5091]

Congrats! And good luck to all in chasing their grail!

[@buildingdreams3581]

Stoked for the round 2 mystery boxes :) Thanks for the heads up email. I missed out on the first round by a few minutes!

[@jayblack7495]

Really nice aquisition... I spend my days hunting down anything featuring Venom, all while aquiring graded issues of Amazing Spider-Man between #1 & #300. Suffice to say, I've got some grails ahead of me. That being said, collecting comics is a lot like collecting tickets at an old 80's arcade. Once you've aquired enough $50, $100, and $150 books, you'll eventually have some books to leverage against that more expensive grail atop that next horizon. Thank you for sharing your books and your passion. It'll be collectors and content-creators like yourself who will sustain this remarkable hobby whenever the market slips back into a momentary lull. Keep hunting... And never ignore a CGC shipping-box along the highway! 😉

[@MetalBum]

Great frame and attitude. Congrats on this and for sharing your story with the comic community bry!!

[@ricksterminator]

Congratulations man, that's awesome!

[@Yungcomics]

Yooooo Bry! Always up with the content. I just started collecting this year so I’m glad to watch your vids

[@davidfausel9029]

Great score Bry! And great video as always - good analysis and review of all pertinent details. That's what makes your videos so awesome - you never feel like you are just filling out time in a video. Everything you review is well thought out and makes sense. 👍👍👍

[@Lithograph_Comics]

Fantastic pickup, my man! What you said about those lower grades and their presentation is spot-on. I recently picked up Batman 121 in a CGC 1.8 grade, and it presents pretty well. It has a detached cover, but that actually helped the presentation at that grade I think, as that cover detachment downgraded the book, but the cover has no tears or anything. Sometimes a flaw in the book (like your tape pull on the back) can actually help presentation on an affordable, lower grade book. But anyway, awesome book, and it went to a great guy!

[@BrysComics]

So true, nice snag yourself!

[@Vp-jt3vl]

Congrats thats a really nice grail book! Also some great tips on acquiring these books.

[@kcjccomics3651]

Congrats Bry. Thank you for sharing.

[@jasonholland7770]

I'm with you on the practice of capitalizing on buying and selling opportunities when they pop up. It's similar to the compounding effect of dividends. Just have to patient and do your best to buy low and sell for a profit. Know when to cut your losses and have a goal in mind. Great video and congrats on the new grail, beautiful book!

[@jeremyprice9671]

Very nice comic. Good cover of classic Iron man.

[@rockskull1615]

Great video! Congrats on the grail. I'm new to your channel but really enjoy watching your content.

[@CBASS838]

Congratulations on your new piece of expensive paper!!! 👏 👏 👏 Had another amazing time with you and Steve during your live and thanks for more unbeatable deals! Steve was probably regretting letting it go but a claim is a claim 😂

[@BrysComics]

🤣🤣

[@Joeh1154]

Now that is a true grail book and thanks for posting. It does present very well for the grade. I'm impressed the spine is in very good shape, not all ratty as many fanboys back in the day held the book by the spine in the fold of their hand as it was read. I have a reprint that I bought on eBay some time back. I doubt that I'll ever have an original copy but I can dream can't I? What I do have is a UK/Pence variant of TOS #40 and man, are they rare as per the CGC census. Keep it up Bry, you're becoming a person of note and your open, easy and informative approach will do you good. Best to all and Make Mine Marvel.

[@brianward1213]

Awesome pickup..... I'd like to get me a 2.0 someday.. ... Shout out to Steve @Minor Keys for letting it go....

[@Eddygnzlz30]

Keep grinding bry! Your journey and success in this community inspires me. Thank you for your content. 👍🏼

[@benzn3]

I’m aiming lower and trying to collecting the first Spawn issues in a 9.8. I remember reading the first issue and loved it fully so I’m gonna start my “grails” there.

[@wheresmymarvelvaluestamp3473]

Bry, congrats on getting an incredible book!

[@anastacialehman9231]

Congrats on the pickup. Great book!

[@toddwood3634]

Stick with the classics! Speculation will come and go, but the basics never go away! Keep Grail Hunting!!!

[@sefu37]

Welcome to the TOS39 Club! So glad I got mine before the Boom.

[@geekimusprime]

Congrats! This book is also on my list. 😏

[@nelvis_eats1192]

Yes Patience pays off !!!!

[@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842]

That’s a dream 2.0 tod39! Congrats Bry!

[@gailtryon1453]

Congratulations on a great buy.

[@Swagglehaus]

Amazing book Bry! Congrats! I'm jealous as its lowkey a book that I've been considering for myself :P

[@BrysComics]

Thanks brotha!

[@sidneyrivera3578]

AWESOME! Nice pick-up. Best looking 2.0 I have seen. I know how hard you worked to get to where you are…and I would like to believe you used my claim sale profits wisely😜. Keep grinding bro! ✌🏼

[@BrysComics]

🤣🤣thanks bro

[@RexxCollects]

Thank you for all your advice on collecting!!! I've learned a lot from you and some other KZbin channels while building my PC and some extra comics to sell to support my PC!!! Congrats on the grail!!!

[@nerdycouch]

Congrats on the new grail...it look awesome😀

[@jheggemeyer]

Wow, congrats on that book... That's huge.

[@ReQuest17]

Man, that's a great looking book. Congrats.

[@littlekoalas6174]

Bry I love the pick up. you're so right, it takes time and getting rid of some books you may or may not love to get your grail but it's all about how much you're willing to invest and sacrifice. In my case I'm putting one of my books I want on a payment plan with my comic dealer. Submariner #5, in an 8.5. Thanks for your tips. God Bless. 👍

[@LaddFPF]

Oh wow. Iron Man is my favorite character so this is probably my #1 grail. Congrats on this pickup!!!

[@raleighcomicbookcollector]

Happy for you - nice book

[@low_keed6033]

Mad props to you on getting this added to your collection🙌 Although keys and such have their monetary value I dig how you touched on your emotional aspect, its not always about the $ cost/value but the feels it brings up.

[@dyrtmonkey3689]

super cool man, just started following you and am really enjoying your content.

[@jesselynch1928]

This video. So funny. For example. “Screw this guy”. “I love this tape pull”. And then the reading of Tales of Syspense 39. “Ooooh. Tony Stark. He’s so dreamy”. Great stuff man.

[@jasonsalazar7126]

Congrats bro I think that is a beautiful book. I. Just got one of my Grails today so exciting and it took tons of watching , scouting, and patience . I'm hoping it's a 5-6 . Such an adrenaline rush I definitely hear myself coming out in exactly what you're saying and it's so funny that two people can actually collect so alike.

[@evanwilliams3895]

Another amazing grail. Congratulations

[@antoniocar596]

Working on getting me a lower grade raw Hulk 181. Hopefully I can make enough profit flipping books to get it by the end of the year.

[@Forza_Juventus_48]

Congrats Bry!

[@bryanmoss6468]

Awesome video. I just started a few months back and just today got my first big grail in the mail. Avengers 4!

[@BrysComics]

👏👏

[@Senseitional_comics]

Congratulations Bry

[@crzdcolombian]

Congrats looks crazy presentable. The back has some bad tape tears but still feels like they graded that pretty harshly.

[@FrancoGio]

Congrats and picking up your grail 👏

[@chadfontoura]

Congrats on the great pickup!!

[@collinf33]

Congrats on getting your personal grail!

[@MetalBum]

Great lessons. The grind is real. ❤

[@JakobTFitness]

Trying to decide what collection I want for a complete series

[@ComicCollectorGeek]

When you said the prices for a 7.0 I was shocked. My copy is a 7.0 but the previous owner trimmed the corner slightly so it got a restored grade. I figure it's worth about half of the unrestored grade. But still I only paid $4000 for it 2 years ago.

[@BrysComics]

Very nice!

[@tristanrujano]

I had to go before that happened but dang, what an amazing book

[@brentpark6016]

Wow awesome key pickup would love to own such a grail

[@rafe496]

Congratulations, she's beautiful and well protected in her seatbelt.

[@QuantumMan]

I'd make that deal too, Giant Size X-Men for TOS 39! I know the feeling you're talking about with kind of being in awe of a book in your presence vs seeing on a screen from across the internet. I had that on a smaller scale with ASM 50, especially since Spider-Man 2 has been my favorite spidey film. Congrats!

[@blood_sausage9620]

Hell yea broski!! Congrats!! I'm trying to get a FF49

[@Andrew-pm6uj]

Looks beautiful

[@jerdog100]

Signed up and excited to see your newsletters 👍

[@bustouttv3454]

Love your book, congrats!

[@Creech786]

Im trying to work my up to an AF 15. It's gonna be a long journey but the ride has been fun.