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Got another box today. Nothing of note so far except this bad boy.

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When I was a kid I had a giant version of that. It took a beating and I eventually threw it away because I didn't view it as a comic and I didn't have anywhere to put it.

I got rid of a lot of comics that ended up being worth quite a bit. 😞
 
When I was a kid I had a giant version of that. It took a beating and I eventually threw it away because I didn't view it as a comic and I didn't have anywhere to put it.

I got rid of a lot of comics that ended up being worth quite a bit. 😞
I have a reprint probably from about 1983 or so. For years I thought it was a true first issue, but now I've learned it's worth crapola.
 
I figured I'd share my first pickups at the LCS for 2025. Got a little bit of new (Absolute Superman is good) and a little bit of old. I started working on the X-Men run in the last few months. I've now got 1-7 and 11. Those covers are just so darn good. Had to grab the Uncanny 234, too. I love some good iconic covers and that certainly counts as one. Looking forward to seeing what everyone has picked up to start the year.

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I figured I'd share my first pickups at the LCS for 2025. Got a little bit of new (Absolute Superman is good) and a little bit of old. I started working on the X-Men run in the last few months. I've now got 1-7 and 11. Those covers are just so darn good. Had to grab the Uncanny 234, too. I love some good iconic covers and that certainly counts as one. Looking forward to seeing what everyone has picked up to start the year.

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All of the Absolute titles right now are surprisingly good.
 
All of the Absolute titles right now are surprisingly good.

Yeah, for as much as I sheet on them (well, Absolute Batman at least) when they were announced, I'm eating crow so far.

Loving Absolute Superman's take on the character especially so far.
 
Got another box today. Nothing of note so far except this bad boy.

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Here are a couple of other cool ones from Box 2:

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Also in this box: First appearances Kingpin, Shocker, Bullseye, Rhino, MODOK, Black Knight. He also has a second Star Wars #1, but not in quite as good of shape.

Box 3 didn't have as much. First appearances of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Hellcat, Falcon and Captain America #100.

Boxes 4 and 5 are apparently larger in size. Still no sign of Hulk 181 yet or Giant Size X-men #1. Based on the dates represented, I'm confident they'll show up, just not sure about the condition. Could be a cover missing for all I know, which would break my heart.
 
Here are a couple of other cool ones from Box 2:

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Also in this box: First appearances Kingpin, Shocker, Bullseye, Rhino, MODOK, Black Knight. He also has a second Star Wars #1, but not in quite as good of shape.

Box 3 didn't have as much. First appearances of Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Hellcat, Falcon and Captain America #100.

Boxes 4 and 5 are apparently larger in size. Still no sign of Hulk 181 yet or Giant Size X-men #1. Based on the dates represented, I'm confident they'll show up, just not sure about the condition. Could be a cover missing for all I know, which would break my heart.
Man, that must be all sorts of fun to go through not knowing exactly what will show up, but fairly share there will be some good stuff. To be a fly on the wall and watch.
 
Man, that must be all sorts of fun to go through not knowing exactly what will show up, but fairly share there will be some good stuff. To be a fly on the wall and watch.
Yeah, it’s badass. I get excited when a new box arrives. It’s like a treasure hunt. And if I ever do see that hulk 181 my pulse will spike. I doubt I’ll get to keep any, but it’s also possible they let me pick a few goodies someday.
 
I really should go look at my comic book collection. They’ve been boxed up for over 30 years.
 

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