ubiquitous Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I don't know what it is, but collecting things that are, well, collectable is somewhat of a compulsive disorder (I think- at least for me). I currently collect watches with an obsession and passion (more franken-built watches than genuines these days), and in my youth, I collected comic books and the sort with the same level of enthusiasm. My son, who is showing similar traits to his dad (who are ages 2 and 28 respectively) will, I believe, be a collector of things as well. He'll be getting my watches when he's older, but I also thought it would be fun to start him a small little comic book collection of golden and silver age goodies as well. I recently found this very nice VG+/FN- copy of Spider-Man #14 (1st app of the Green Goblin). I had this one when I was younger (though not in as nice of condition as this one), and memories of nostalgia quickly took over. After checking the price, which was very agreeable, I made the purchase and now I have it in my hot little hands. It's nice and complete- No missing pieces or coupons/sections cut, nice and flat with creamy off-white patina'd pages; staples in decent condition... For the money, I couldn't pass it up. I'm now contemplating what to get him for his 2nd book. I figure 3 - 4 key issues a year will be a decent pace for growth, while not interrupting funds for watches. I'm hoping that this (along with watches and cars), will become a little hobby that my son Reece will enjoy with his Dad when he's a little older Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Cool comic. The nest part is that it's already out of the plastic so you can read it too. I think your son should already have a hobby to share with you, reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8o8 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 hmmm... first thing if you are serious about collecting comix ... do not open them up flat... esp dont fold the page over... that said... wanna buy a rep of amazing spider man #1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Great hobby. I suffer from the same disorder. Sitting in boxes in storage are every figure and variant of MacFarlane Spawn figurines for series 1-8 (read as hundreds of boxed figures). Can't figure out whether they are priceless or worthless. Seriously, Comic books will be a great thing to share with your son. But out of respect to the forum you will have to pick-up an original unopened copy of the Watchmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Cool comic. The nest part is that it's already out of the plastic so you can read it too. I think your son should already have a hobby to share with you, reps. Well, I guess my son kinda does enjoy reps with me. He'll sit at the table with me when I'm working on putting something together And he loves to pick up my (technically his) watches to look at and study in close examination. I'm hoping that the watches I pass on to him will have significant sentimental value since his dad had a hand in putting them together and wore them everyday (especially since frankens won't be worth much in terms of monetary value ). hmmm... first thing if you are serious about collecting comix ... do not open them up flat... esp dont fold the page over... that said... wanna buy a rep of amazing spider man #1? Hmmmm... I suppose I'm somewhere in between- kinda serious about it, but kinda not. It's an interesting hobby, and one that brings back fond memories of my childhood, but I don't see myself getting into the same league as the hardcore folks who purchase the CGC 9.0's and above. Rather... I don't mind casually looking and searching for a key Silver or Golden Age book now and then, and I'd be happy with a VG copy of something. That way, I can keep it somewhat affordable, and my son will get a decent collection of key books when he's older Hmmmm... Spider-Man #1 rep... Rep, or reprint? Great hobby. I suffer from the same disorder. Sitting in boxes in storage are every figure and variant of MacFarlane Spawn figurines for series 1-8 (read as hundreds of boxed figures). Can't figure out whether they are priceless or worthless. Seriously, Comic books will be a great thing to share with your son. But out of respect to the forum you will have to pick-up an original unopened copy of the Watchmen. W- Who watches the Watchmen? One of my favorite reads as a kid- Alan Moore is an incredible writer! I also really liked Sandman, and, well I suppose anything Neil Gaiman. Of course, McFarlane was one of my all time favorites. I think he really revolutionized the manner in which comic art was done. My favorites of his were his early Marvel works- Hulk 340, Spider-Man 298-300, etc. But, above all, there is just something about those old 1960's Silver Age books that really does it for me. Simpler times, I suppose... Much like watches from the same era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsupilami Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 hey randy, get your son some really good european comics: http://www.marsupilami.com/site/index1_en.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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