I traded Fantastic Four #5 for this???!!!

Recently I got a major comic book blue chip key. I really like the Fantastic Four 5 first appearance of Doom, but it was never really a goal book for me. So the reason I got it was to consolidate my trade pool into one desirable book, so I could trade it for something I really wanted.
The book that I am getting is from RaleighComicBookCollector form Instagram. He had a book I was after, and I consider this book to be a "cornerstone" level book. I am so glad that I was able to work a deal with Jon for the book. Please give him a follow on instagram and on youtube. You will find him here:
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[@bronzevillecomics2581]

Awesome All-Flash, you get me wanting yet another golden age key.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

It’s worth it my friend. I LOVE significant and rare golden age keys.

[@midwestscotsman6685]

You already know I love that book, tremendous sleeper still

[@nicrummel]

Damn I was worried at first but that was a good trade.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Thanks. I fully expect not everyone is going to approve.

[@Sammmmmmmm617]

That was definitely worth it! Good book!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Yo!!! Thanks so much!

[@faithfamilyseller2991]

Congrats my friend. Absolutely beautiful book and history that comes with it. Love it

[@Stampede215]

Congrats Alex!!!! Huge book!!! Def would rather have the Flash book!!! Maybe a crack/press ?! Try and get a lil bump/ get that in a regular sized CGC holder!!!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I am definitely thinking about that. I knew you’d appreciate this type of move.

[@MarveltheCross316]

I would definitely trade your other flash book for a marvel key

[@Vp-jt3vl]

Wow thats awesome buddy!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinjameson7817]

I can’t argue with the trade. Both books are awesome.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Thanks for that comment. I appreciate that.

[@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842]

Great book, Alex. Good comparison to GL #1. Both are nice alternatives to the out-of-reach Flash 1 and AA 16.

[@BuriedUnderCardsComics]

Wow! Good stuff. I'd make that trade every day of the week! 1940s Flash > FF5 by a huge margin in my book.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Especially early 1940 is just so great.

[@Coffee_And_Comics]

Very nice pickup off a trade! I do enjoy listening to you talk about "cornerstone" and "foundational" books.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I am thinking about doing a video tag on showing your top 25 foundational and cornerstone books.

[@ComicCollectorGeek]

I've looked at getting lower grade copies of that book. A 5.5 is a really great grade.

[@Longshanks78]

Beautiful book!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Thanks brother! It certainly is one that I’m proud of and feel like it’s a piece of history.

[@ComicHaulicsChannel]

Wow ❤ actually really like the way it looks in thr magazine holder

[@gnayr1305]

Well done Alex. Solid trade.

[@RedRockShane]

I bought an All-Flash Quarterly #1 on Heritage last year with the intent to flip. But, once I got the book I couldn't part with it. It went into the PC vault, never to be seen again. I've always felt like this book was undervalued.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Yeah. I certainly agree that it’s undervalued. I can’t believe the comparison with the Green Lantern Comics 1 is about twice the value. It’s nuts.

[@RedRockShane]

@@AlextheComicHoarder Look at the current Heritage auction. Someone explain to me how a Universal 6.5 All Flash is currently a thousand dollars cheaper than a restored 2.5 Green Lantern 1... It makes no sense. Is it because the Flash movie was a flop and James Gunn is doing a Green Lantern tv show? That's a spec game. Do spec collectors pick up books at this level? I would think that wouldn't impact the price. Is Flash less popular than Green Lantern? That would also surprise me.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@RedRockShane all good questions. There is something about GL comics 1 that is so desirable to golden age collectors. For me I feel like they should be equal in value.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Amazing looking book Alex!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Brother! Thanks!

[@T-RavisComics]

WOW awesome book congrats

[@comicbooksgalore8582]

Cool book, Al.

[@User8vfjhejf]

A friend on mine had the Denver copy...a 9.4

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Dang! That’s incredible. I couldn’t imagine owning something that old in mint condition.

[@ComicBookVeteran]

What an amazing book!!

[@DRob70]

Good trade.

[@raleighcomicbookcollector]

Thanks for the trade Alex. You contacted me some months back about the All Flash 1 CGC 5.5 - good we found a trade that works for both. I would have kept the Flash but it wasn’t my only copy. The FF5 I will sell or trade - not a keeper in my collection 👍🏻

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

You and I both love the good rare stuff, but also have a love for the solid silver. I might reach out again to see if there is anything else you’d let go for 1-3 books.

[@leeniren3706]

What a great pick up I was wondering do you think he would send it to CGC grading and let them try to fix the role?

[@vonslagle]

That Flash is badass. Actually looks good in the magazine holder

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Yeah I honestly don’t mind it at all.

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Love The Flash 😊😊

[@marcovendetti3373]

Great comics man! I think i'd rather have the F.F.#5, but sweet books for sure!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I certainly have had mixed reviews. Nice thing is I think most all people understand and respect the trade I made. Thanks for the comment.

[@marcovendetti3373]

For sure! Both books have amazing covers! And are very important comics. And as long as you're happy with the trade, that's all that really matters. Imo.👍

[@marcovendetti3373]

You're welcome Alex.

[@jimstienbarger6388]

Hi Alex. I was wondering, now that E Gerber full backs are thinner what do you currently use as backing boards in your mylar. Thanks

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I have been buying regular backing boards and throwing 2-3 of them per book

[@jimstienbarger6388]

@@AlextheComicHoarder Thanks

[@jovanwilliams135]

I’m a FF guy. But this was a good trade.

[@hazeldan1216]

Very nice. You both did well on this trade. Congrats to both of you. If we ever had a FF 5, we probably would have traded it for a Golden Age keeper at some point. I think the FF 5 will probably go up one more time, then go back down and probably stay there at normal prices. Are you keeping the 4.0 All Flash?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I’m not sure yet. I certainly like both copies. The 5.5 is higher grade obviously, but the 4.0 is in the regular holder and presents so well. I think ultimately the two books I want in my collection after these are green lantern comics 1 and Detective Comics 38.

[@hazeldan1216]

The Green Lanern Comics 1 is such a great cover...surprisingly more affordable than a lot of the other 1st solo title books. We have our eyes on a couple of Golden Age books at the moment that we are hoping to be able to pick up.

[@joeydrakeward4077]

I would have never ever traded a Fantastic Four #5 under any circumstance. I’m too sentimental to the character of Doctor Doom but I’m also not so sure I’ll ever get on your level of where your collection is. I own a lot of goodie’s from the mid 60’s and on word like Hulk#180, Amazing Spider-Man#50, X-Men#94, Daredevil#2 and X-Men#5. So not really grails for me. I could trade up but I love the meaning behind these books too much over their value.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@joeydrakeward4077 if you ever wanna talk we could figure out a way for you to get an FF5. I love helping people get to their goal. And never say never my friend.

[@joeydrakeward4077]

@@AlextheComicHoarder Thank you! I’m a raw kind of guy though

[@ronaldbourgeois1255]

Can you get the spine roll fixed.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I personally feel like it’s such a small spine roll. I bet it can be corrected, but I’m not in a rush to be honest.

[@ColeCollects]

Holy crap 😮! That's definitely a book on my grail list. Such an awesome pickup Alex. How would you like to trade my full collection? 😂

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Dude I know the feeling of wanting to trade about everything. Let me know if you want help or someone to walk with you as you do something like that. I’m happy to walk with you as you do that.

[@ColeCollects]

@@AlextheComicHoarder 😂 I appreciate the support! I couldn't actually trade my full collection, not when I'm so close to completing the SA Flash run.

[@dansxmencomics]

@@AlextheComicHoarderwhat a dude! 💪

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@ColeCollects it’s always good to have someone along side when you are motivated to get something though. When you are ready I’ll help you. I’ll tell you honest feedback on which books to cut from your life. Haha.

[@enriquemaldonado2142]

Hey, I watched all your videos, great job. I want to know what was the name of your Archie comic book

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Ahh! The exclusive is called the best Archie comic ever! The cover was done by the greats Candice Daily who does a lot of work for Disney Star Wars Topps cards.

[@enriquemaldonado2142]

Thanks, I'm trying to get one in my collection

[@enriquemaldonado2142]

I just bought the Archie exclusive, signed by Candice Daily.

[@enriquemaldonado2142]

Just wondering if there's any way I can mail it to you, so you can sign it

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@enriquemaldonado2142 sure!

[@ronaldbourgeois1255]

What books were their first appearances.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Flash comics 1 and All American 16 are their first appearances respectively

[@michaelbruns449]

Please clear up my ignorance, if theres 154/116 copies and yours is one of 9 highest grades how is it in the top 41%? like shouldnt it be in around the top 15%? > 6:16 Your making me dizzy > 5:37 😂

[@suphiljones4609]

where has alex been?

[@danceswithcomicbooks7733]

Not sure. He made a comment here about 3 weeks ago.

[@VOLCY_]

What issue of gayety is that in the background

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I believe it is volume 1 issue 1. September 1941. I will stand by this statement, “I think it is the rarest Alex Schomburg cover.” There are 30 some Suspense 3s which is considered the rarest…. I have done a EXTENSIVE search over 3-4 years and have only seen about 5 mentions of this cover.

[@VOLCY_]

@@AlextheComicHoarder it’s amazing! Congrats

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@VOLCY_ I printed the picture on my wall at staples and then was lucky to find the only copy that has been for sale in 5-7 years. It really is a ghost. Set alerts, because I know a bunch of people are hoping to snag the next one.

[@RobertMatteis-pe7vh]

Hey Alex, this is Bob in Connecticut. I was thinking of trading, my amazing Spider-Man. 1 6.5 for fantastic four 5 6.5 Of course the dealer was going to give me some cash on top of the fantastic four. I contacted you before I gave up lots of my books in the past because I’m not a bartender anymore.. anyway, I still have my fantastic four 48 9.6 X-Men 1 7.0 tales of suspense, 39, 8.5 weird science fantasy annual 1 9.0 this is very, very rare. There are only two copies, and there are three copies, 9.2 nothing higher.. amazing fantasy 15 6.0 no Marvel chipping. Amazing fantasy 15 restored 8.0 no trimming. Superman 1 5.0 moderate professional restoration no trimming color, touch, pieces added.tear seals Batman 1 5.0 restored

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I want your Superman or Batman when you’re tired of them someday.

[@rocketfighter8]

Great trade. I own almost all the Silver and Bronze Age grails but the one I value the most in my collection is Superman #14 (the shield cover) from Jan./Feb. 1942. It's a CGC 6.0 which I got in 2017 for $3500 and has a CGC census of 236 (186 blue labels). I'm not sure what it's current value is.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Why do you think that is your favorite?

[@rocketfighter8]

@@AlextheComicHoarder Great cover, very early Superman issue, oldest comic in my collection, WWII just started and may have been in the newsstands when Pearl Harbor was attacked and probably read by soldiers and marines between battles.

[@TheSameoldjoe]

You made a smart trade. FF#5 is so ridiculously over-priced.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Thanks. I couldn’t imagine getting it 2 years ago when it was double the price.