Aloha CHUniverse and welcome back to Weekend Specs! I always talk about things I like so I’m going to switch it up this week and talk about something I loathe, reprints. I learned my lesson way back when with Kamala Khan that reprints matter. I could of had a 2nd print for $15 instead I chose a 1st print for $30 , I’ve been buying reprints that matter every since and I hate every time I have to purchase one. These things have taken off whether we like it or not and time to get aboard the train. Books like Venom #3 3rd print and ASM #569 2nd prints are taking off don’t be left out in the cold, buy, sell, flip. Let’s jump in!
Thanos #13 3rd print
So like every other reprint 1st cover on the 1st appearance no matter what print gets hot as long as the new character isn’t on the 1st print or other print covers. So enter this book on the cusp of exploding still found below $20 with some effort. Also Thanos #15 4th print has been on a roll if you live under a rock. Here’s a link for Thanos #13 3rd with 20 copies still in stock to those lucky enough to get them first.
The Crow #1
Has three printings and the print runs are debated some say 10k 1st print and 2nd print 3k 3rd print I’ve also seen 3k 1st print and 2nd 1k 3rd print. I debate the first set of numbers because there is 10,000 copies of Caliber Presents #1 1st Crow printed and hundreds on eBay, there’s less than you can count on one hand of 1st print or 3rd prints of The Crow #1 on eBay. So like late printings of TMNT #1 going for bigger dollars this will follow suit soon enough.
Captain Marvel 3rd print
Well this one blew up to around $20-$30 mostly because a red cover article and its low print run. I lucked out here and waited around to see what would be the go to cover for this book and didn’t have to buy the 1st or 2nd prints.
Ms Marvel #1 7th print
Lol 7th print I guess it’s so rare people give a false value based on its low print run scaricity not considering this book was already printed 6 times before and 3rd-6th print also have a low print run. But $100 book is what people are asking.
Mighty Avengers #13 2nd print
Every week I seem to be saying Mighty Avengers 
This 2nd print has the Secret Warriors on the cover unlike the 1st print.
Batman Superman #8 3rd print SDCC Virgin
Store variant and a later printing and one of the top 3 Supergirl covers make this $300.
Some old 2nd prints do real well, like this book here.
Star Wars #1 35 cent 2nd Print Multipack and Newsstand
We all know the 35 cent 1st print is rare and probably over priced. The reprint 35cent are also kinda rare. The one with Reprint written in the corner next to Luke only came in a multi pack that had all the 2nd prints for 1-4 or 1-5 something like that. Those ones that have the box with reprint written are under appreciated for their scaricity. The diamond box with no reprint written 35 cent was the one on shelves.
Marvel Comics Presents #6 2nd print 1:25
Ok now we just getting ridiculous with incentive variant later printings. This was hot out the gate and still is today. Some people were mad about these and said stay away, but they missed out.
Niobe She is Life #1 2nd print Zelda store variant
Out of all the Niobe books this one has the most potential and is so overlooked. I believe the print run is 200 (not 100% on that could be a 100 copy print run) and are still available via the Stranger Comics website for $20 + $5 shipping to the lucky people who read and buy this first with only 6 copies left in stock. Only one copy on eBay touting its the only graded 9.8, seller hocking it for $300. Here’s the link.
So hopefully you won’t overlook later printings and if you do that’s fine too. I have trouble looking my self in the mirror anytime I buy a later printing book but I still grit my teeth and do it. Things like The Crow you may only be able to find a 2nd print and at least you have the book and eventually that mentality will catch on further with old and new reprints. Thanks for reading, Stay safe, Stay strong, until next time happy hunting!
Where do you see there are only 6 copies left of the Niobe book?
https://shop.strangercomics.com/collections/niobe/products/niobe-she-is-life-1-7
Yeah. They sold out now. I did It’s Drunken Chat Son last night with Mel and Niobe came up. I mentioned the post with the Zelda homage. They were sold out by that time.
One sold off eBay for $70 today it was label as a 4th print but it’s 2nd print according to the cgc label on the graded one going for $300 on eBay. This cover was only printed once as 2nd print no other printings with this cover. So whoever bought the 6 copies up from Stranger Comics good for you.
The links didn’t show up you can still find Thanos #13 3rd print at amorphous ink for like $5+shipping the Niobe book is from Stranger Comics. with just a few copies.
Cosmic Ghost Rider is on the cover of 13 2nd print
Thanks, that books doing very well too.
Great picks! Yeah there are some nice niobe books out there with really small runs. I pick them up whenever I can in case the hbo asunda deal takes off
quick question, how can one tell the difference between 1st and 2nd printing of Marvel Action Avengers #10? I saw one on ebay for $12 and was about to grab it but other than the pricing which seemed way too good, how does one tell the difference?
Think it’s only in the indica the covers look exact.
Yeah, I don’t recall IDW doing new covers or slightly changed colors on their additional printings. It’ll be on the inside under the print and publishing info it will tell you 2nd printing or not.
@Rienye…Look at the barcode on the cover of the book to determine it’s printing. On every modern book, on the barcode, there is 5 numbers near the top right of the barcode. The first 3 numbers will be the issue #, the 4th number will determine the cover and the 5th number is what printing it is. Eg. Marvel’s IDW Avengers 10 will have a barcode, with the numbers near the top right of barcode, reading ‘01011’. Those five numbers then read as ‘issue 10, cover A, 1st print’….Marvel’s IDW Avengers 10 2nd will have a barcode, with the numbers near the top right of barcode, reading ‘01012’. Those five numbers read as ‘issue 10, cover A, 2nd print’. The 1:10 variant for that issue will read 01021 (issue 10, cover B, 1st print).
https://youtu.be/4B9zzHsvXV8
This only helps if a) seller uploads images of the back of the book (since IDW puts their barcodes on the back, alot of sellers don’t snap pics of the back) and b) they didn’t regurgitate existing images from the first print to save time since the cover didn’t change.
But yes, good info on how to determine printing based on bar code.
Knowing how to read the barcodes on modern books is an invaluable tool to any collector, imo.
I wouldn’t be buying a book w/ a generic image and no detailed photos. The only other way to tell which print any given book is is the indica. You stand a much better chance of finding an online listing that shows the barcode on the front or back cover, then you do of finding an online listing that has a legible photo of the indica.
But that’s what I’m saying, not all sellers post photos of the back that might include the barcode and they might reuse the first print image if it hadn’t changed.
In a perfect world, the seller would know to list it as a first print, second print and so on as well.
Sadly, we don’t live in a perfect world and I can’t blame some sellers who list hundreds or thousands of books to not snap detailed pics of every single comic they list. I’ve listed 35 myself in my blowout sale since last night and I’m already tired. I’m listing my books at $1 each. I’m not spending any more time taking more than 2-3 pics of each comic to get the most detailed images.. the payout is not worth it to me.
I never take pictures of the back unless it is a really expensive book. Usually front and each corner and if there is a defect a picture of the defect
Same. Unless we’re talking hundreds of dollars or more.. meh. Front and back usually, up close pics of any slight imperfections will do. And if I have multiples without noticeable defects, I’ll reuse the previous pic if I relist.
Imo, the condition of the back cover is almost equally as important as the front cover, spine and corners. Flipping the book over and taking a photo of the back cover takes all of 5 seconds. All my listings have a photo of the back cover and I’ve certainly learned my lesson about not checking the back cover when buying a book in person. To each their own.
One could argue every single page is equally important. Maybe we should just spend the time to snap a pic of every page as well.. 😉
Ebay allow 12 photos for free (basic membership).
1 front.
1 back
2 spine (one front one back)
8 corners (each corner front and back)
That’s how it’s done people.
I take it with my phone on a white board in decent light. Takes about 2 minutes to take them and uploaded into the auction.
Now, I’m a perfectionist and i’ll Crop and rotate until it’s aesthetically pleasing to the eye…but that doesn’t need to be done…just gives me more of an advantage over you. ?
Feel free to work harder for the same payout on the same book. 😉
You’re the guy digging the hole at a construction site and I’m the guy drinking the cup of coffee watching you dig the hole, making the same amount per hour.. 😉
Look at the bar code. Second print ends in 2 is usually it should be something like 01021 as opposed to 01011
Marvel Graphic Novel 4 6th Printing with Adam Hughes cover is a brilliant rendition of the New Mutants. It will have its day.
i like the 2nd print of Miles Morales Spider-Man #13 2nd print. 1st cover of billie morales (unless she is spiderzero) 4k print run. with uf4 blowing up, new video game, and 2nd spiderverse movie starting. picking up copies of miles gallery 1st apps seem like a smart move at this point
Baby first appearances haven’t proven great specs on firsts though. If his baby sister ends up becoming a hero in costume, that will be the book to nab if and when..
The Whitman Star Wars are in three packs. They were 3 for 99 cents. Black bag with the Star Wars logo and a ring hole at the top to hang on a peg. They did them through issue 18. So there are six bags. 1-3, 4-6, and so on up to 16-18.
I have four of the six sealed bags. Could have completed the set long ago but my quest is to finish it exclusively from collections that walk in the door. Same as I’m doing with a full printing set of Killing Joke. Currently at 14 of those.
At least most of these prints are easy to find. Good luck with Sandman 75 2nd print. That book is a grail.
knightfallad a few third prints as well batman #492 .gen 13 #1 has a second print and I now want as mnyultimate fallout #4 second prints a s money can buy and the 4th print of happy as I love the show love you all blind adam out
What would be considered Miles Morales’s second appearance
I believe it should be Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011) #1
Also Ultimate Spider-Man #160 Death of Peter Parker is the lead up to ultimate fall out. Hence the name.
I don’t think Miles appears in that one though.
He doesn’t but it’s the lead up to him appearing and it’s portrayed in the Spiderverse movie. The title Ultimate Fallout is in reference to the death of Ultimate Peter Parker.
Yes, but he was asking about 2nd appearance of Miles.. not lead up.. 😉
The Hip Hop cover going insane which I just saw flipping thru my books.
Imaybe put on the trade list in the forum I don’t really have an attachment to it I also have the preview for the book that someone sent me free as filler
I really wish I pulled it out didn’t know people are asking $800 for it, now it’s going to take half a day to find it again.