Posts Tagged ‘Marvel Comics’

Spider-Man: The Special Inauguration Day Edition

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Remember the collectible Spider-Man issue #583 that teams the webbed hero with now President Obama? When I mentioned it in a January 12th post,  The Christian Scientist Monitor was predicting a jump in value from the $3.99 face value to $20.00 on the day of issue alone.

Well…according to a post  on the LA Times blog To Live and Buy in LA, unsigned copies of the comic book are now selling for up to $200 on eBay.

A third printing is planned as pre-orders for the second printing sold out.

Want to add even more value to your Inauguration Day comic? If you’re in the LA area, drop by The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach tonight between 6 and 8 p.m. (PT) because Zeb Wells, the writer of issue #583 and Todd Nuack, the artist will be there for a free book-signing.

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Obama and Spider-Man – The New Dynamic Duo?

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Comic collectors are eagerly anticipating January 14 and the Marvel Comics’  release of Amazing Spider-Man #583. Not only does this issue feature Barack Obama on the cover, it also includes 5 pages of Spidey/Obama adventures.

Villainous  Chameleon plots to spoil Obama’s swearing-in but our arachnid-like friend puts an end to the evil scheme.

Collectability forecasts are very good – The Christian Scientist Monitor reports:

It’s already predicted that the issue, which will have a face value of $3.99, will be worth as much as $20 the first day it goes on sale – an instant collector’s item.

Marvel’s editor-in-chief said the idea for the special issue came when he learned that Obama collects Spider-Man comics.

Wealth and fame he may have ignored, with action being his reward but Spider-Man can’t avoid the limelight, or increased value, when paired with the incoming US President.



And if you’re curious what books Obama reads,  Check out our feature. We won’t spoil it by telling you whether Spiderman comics are on the list.


				


				
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