A crate of HULK 377 lost at sea sounds like an odd as hell pirate movie.

@user-xt5uw6oy7r

Ай бұрын

aaaargh!!!

I've found that people who have the mature stuff like Cherry, don't let go of them (myself included). Probably for 2 reasons: 1- They want to keep it and it would be hard to find again 2- A bit embarrassing to bring stuff like this in to trade or sell.

@afrocoolio25

Ай бұрын

For sure. I can’t remember how I acquired some of the more risky variants. When I was sorting through them and found them again even my own reaction was “oh, that's something to put in the back...”

@user-es8pq1mz1r

Ай бұрын

I remember seeing Cherry Poptart # 1, opening it up and wanted to go put disinfectant on my hands afterwards, Shoulda bought if only I knew it was going to be worth so much down the road.

@pulsarstargrave256

Ай бұрын

Cartoony sex comics were rare and it's still hard to find first editions. Besides CHERRY POPTART, I haven't seen the first appearance of OMAHA or complete first editions of Beto Hernandez' BIRDLAND! I guess it's like our dads refusing to part with vintage Underground "comix", Playboys and STOCK CAR RACING magazines!

@coppercloud2076

Ай бұрын

I have a bunch of cherry comics. 1st print. I'd sell them if anyone interested

@richardwaddington2038

Ай бұрын

Definitely , I have collection of about 100 underground comics from publishers like Eros , london Knight and more obscure stuff that i have no idea how I picked up . Ebay UK has banned the listings and also a lot of Avatar press stuff . Putting them out for sale got me some very disgusted looks so no idea how to sell them . Ebay USA allows most of them but the P&P between the countries makes it not worth while. No idea what to do with them.

Asking for a Dazzler #1 newsstand is like sending the apprentice carpenter to the hardware store to buy a packet of left-handed 6 inch nails - "and don't come back with right-handed nails, they're useless for this job!".

Man, I used to see Cherry Poptart advertised in every Kitchen Sink catalog I got, back in middle and high school. If I knew then what I know now, I'd have grabbed a full run. Of course, convincing my mother I only wanted them as an investment would have been the catch.

So... Cherry Poptart. Finally some interest in undergrounds. Hoo-rah !!

@piscinaiv7937

Ай бұрын

Came for this comment. I adored undergrounds back in the day, still have my Cherry Poptart, along with all my Joe & Tim Vigil stuff and R. Crumb reprints among others.

@capntopknot

Ай бұрын

@@piscinaiv7937 Whoa...Crumb to Vigil is quite a span of years. Some personal favorites are also Spain, Corben, & Jaxon (the Skull - Slow Death Axis) - their HP Lovecraft adaptations in particular. Some titles are tough to find. See you out on the hunt, brother.

@piscinaiv7937

Ай бұрын

@@capntopknot I've got a couple of Slow Deaths, fair amount of Death Rattle, lots of Charlton horror too :) The Crumb was from the KSP Bijou Funnies reprint, that book is GOLD! Picked up some signed Vigil stuff at a Comic Con years back too. Spain and Corben are both amazing. Cheers!

When I opened the cover page of my Dazzler #1, there was a 2nd cover!! Yes , my Dazzler #1 has 2 covers.

I have a store that was open when the Venom #1 lethal protector came out. Every 4th copy was a black version (we ordered hundreds of these at the time). My partner was so mad at the "damaged" black copies he forced everybody that ordered multiples to take one; we had a lot of complainants. He achieved his goal of getting rid of those ASAP LOL. Oh to tun back the time LOL

@theramplocal

Ай бұрын

Wow, that's crazy dude. The complaints abt them too!

@theramplocal

Ай бұрын

Holy shiz, I just saw the price for a 9.8 black cover. Insanity

Another great topic! Didn't know that about Dazzler #1

About 4 years ago I was hired to clean out a basement. There was infrequent ground water seepage and over time things slowly began rotting. On a storage shelf were a bunch of long boxes full of comics that the lady said belonged her son, who had long since grown up and moved out. She said to throw them out, but naturally I took them home instead. Many of the books were not bagged and the moisture had utterly ruined them, but a few were in better condition. Amongst these were 1st printings of the first 15 issues of The Tick. The 2nd issue even still had the loose-leaf pamphlet that came with it. There was still some minor page wrinkling and the staples were rusting, but it was still a welcome addition to my collection.

As a kid in the 70s I could swear I saw Dazzler comics on the newsstand, but I can't say for certain that I saw #1. It was back before I started to move out of the Harvey and Gold Key comics of my youth and focus on superhero books.

I love videos like this because I always have a few of the comics in the list and had no idea they were rare. Thank u.

You're not kidding about those Spawn or Sonic the Hedgehog issues. You can't get away with spending less than $10 on a good condition non key from parts of their runs.

@Rog2theD

Ай бұрын

Facts- Issues 101 to about 199 of Savage Dragon are very similar. 15 to 20 bucks for just regular issues.

I have a full run of Cherry Poptart that I picked up when they were originally released.

@lgpaladin

28 күн бұрын

I do too

@timscarrow9151

5 күн бұрын

@@lgpaladin I have 22 issues, looking to sell them.

Hey man! I appreciate that you like sharing your knowledge and your personality as well. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s great 👍🏻👊🏻

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing

Super fun list. Thanks for sharing and doing excellent research.

Great stuff, as always James. Thanks for educating me on this one.

More videos like this please. Love to learn more about the rare comics

My Dad gave me that exact same t shirt a few years ago as a gift and I still love it 😂

I've got Dazzler #1. I got it in a comic book collection from Sears back in the mid-1980's. Also got Devil Dinosaur #1 in that haul and Omega Men #3 (first appearance of Lobo). I gave Omega Men to a friend. We were talking about cool villains and he mentioned Lobo and how hard it was to find a copy of his first appearance. I told him I had it and he was like, "No way!" Then I asked if he wanted it.

I am very lucky to have a full high grade run of “Cherry” comics including reprints. I finally found a first print three years ago, but paid $300 for it. I’ve been collecting comics for over 40 years and hesitant to part with books that were difficult to get the whole run.

@quantumleaper

26 күн бұрын

I have all 22 issues of "Cherry" which I am glad about. It is the Jubilee (4 issues) I am missing.

@Kurenai1819

26 күн бұрын

I just picked up her first appearance in Funny Book #1 in mid-grade.

@timscarrow9151

5 күн бұрын

@@quantumleaperI have 4 of those too.

@ChargerBullet

5 күн бұрын

@@quantumleaper There is a 23rd issue that came out a few years ago.

@quantumleaper

5 күн бұрын

@@ChargerBullet Do you mean Cherry Blackbird? That came out in 2021. Not really an issue since it's a TPB. The only other comic with Cherry in the title is from before 2010.

Another great Mint hunter video! I took your advice this weekend while at a comic Collector show in Denver and picked up the first five issues of cherry pop tart because I saw them there and like you say you very rarely see them in the wild. thanks for the tip

I bought up a seventy copy supply of Cherry Poptart from a comic book store going out of business. The owner had them in a box marked “Adult” hidden from plain view. I have most of the first series in multiple copies, plus six copies of Cherry Deluxe. My only graded copy is Cherry Jubilee #2 in a 9.4. I am holding on to all of them because I would be hard pressed to find replacements. I have friends who are bugging me for copies, but they are going to have to trade me something very special to get any of them. Maybe someday they will get them, but not today.

Great video! Would love to see more of these.

Sensational She-Hulk 1 from 1989 is like Dazzler 1, but it's the opposite. There's no direct edition version of SSH 1, only a newsstand version. Based on what I've seen across different auction platforms the past two years, 9.4 - 9.8 slabs of many of those Spawn issues are available more often than you would think, and a lot of them you can get fairly cheap. The mother of all ghosts for the longest time used to be the 35 cent variant of Star Wars 1. I remember first hearing about it in the early 1980s. By the end of the '80s, the existence of it like an urban legend because no one had ever seen one. With graded comics, and the amount of money the variant commands, in any condition, you see one come up for sale every now and then. I think there's been at least five or six that I know have come up for sale so far this year.

Great video!!! Loved the topic. Keep up the great job. 😎

Ha! Pink Freud. "Tell me about your Atom Heart Mother." 🙇‍♂️

Love the shirt!!! Another great video. Got a Cherry #10!

Great video I know that I have the last 5 issues of g I joe but don't know if there newsstand or direct and I a run of 1 to 20 of cherry.

Have the full run of Dazzler comics, as well as the Venom and Superman issues you showed. Where do you sell these things?

Great information and I don't collect many of the titles you mentioned but I'll keep my eye out for these books because you just never know. I'm thinking much of what you said here could also be used in your "Comic book fun facts" which I enjoy very much. Thanks for posting. Best to all.

I have one of the later Cherry issues as well as issue 1 of Robert Crumbs Mr Natural..fun reads but not sure ifctgey are worth getting graded..thanks for the information..

I've got the Zelda #1 'no price variant'. It's not high grade but I'm glad that it's worth a bit more due to the error printing.

I used to have a dozen longboxes full of comics i collected growing up, but due to several circumstances, i was forced to sell them all in the late 90's. Among those comics was Dazzler#1 in perfect condition. I regretted having to part with something that took me decades to build, but at the time i had no choice. I did have a couple issues of Cherry, but i don't remember which ones.

@lennywright5655

Ай бұрын

I’ve been there, sometime you gotta do what you have to do. In the 90s I don’t think any of us expected some comics to be as valuable as they are now.

I saw a few Cherry Poptart comics at my local shop about a year ago. Wonder if they're still there.

Did not realize that some collectors prefer news stand editions.

I used to have a few different Cherry Pop-Tart books. Even a couple of issues of Ironwood

I had an original Cherry #1 that had the Vamperotica short story. I lost that issues after several moves and roommates and when I when to replace never found that version again.

I just got an almost complete run of gi joe. Lots of newsstand and even high grades. Listed now.

Have CPT 1-17 (very good condition, but I'm not a "collector") along with Cherry's Jubilee, 1 & 2. And then my particular favorite, Xxxenophile, 1-10. (Amongst a smattering of others.)

one that used to be in every basement or attic in america that you can hardly find anymore is the old vintage heavy metal magazines, good luck finding anything pre year 2000 anymore. also that hulk 377 was back when marvel had to have like three separate cover variants for like every comic they published in the 90s marvel revival right before the image mutiny happened, i had the green first print as well as the gold second print versions as hulk 376. green hulk vs grey hulk was my favorite comic back when dale keown was still doing the hulk..

Glad that I raided most of my local shops of their Archie Sonic books well over 15 years ago. Having a subscription for many years helped too.

James, great list. I have Sonic#1 mini NM and I do believe it's the most valuable Sonic book to get.

I didn't expect to actually have one of these. I picked up Man of Steel 18 years ago at my local thrift store for a buck. Beyond the key significance, I didn't realize the DC logo was a thing until watching some of your videos. Unfortunately its not near mint, but still cool to have a kinda rare book. Keep doing videos like these, James!

James, this was a very good and informative video. Thank you.

@MintHunterComics

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Spawn 237 Tradesmart variant. Rumor says there are less than 500 in existence. Printed for a single event at a single location in Littleton, CO. Fun stuff.

This video has been great, I pulled all those comics I stored years ago. What I've seen online, they some real good books in hear. What does anyone recommend for grading vs not grading?

Dell "I Dream of Jeannie #1" in high grade. Good luck. Looking for 30+ years

@user-xt5uw6oy7r

Ай бұрын

barbara eden,...what can i say?

Wow I remember Cherry Poptart!! That's pretty cool!! Also O! Wicked Wanda! Dirty Duck! Lol!!

@jamesmachuta2010

10 күн бұрын

I had a couple of issues of cherry from the late 90s.Don't know what numbers they are.Might still have them stored away somewhere

I have the last issue of Static, it took me years to get one. Love that cover.

Really interesting video, thanks!

So my sister got me a comic that is graded and in hard plastic. It's been sitting on my shelf cause I haven't been able to figure out how to hang it on my wall. Hanging strips don't work cause the back of the plastic isn't flush so it won't work. Any suggestions would be great

I just came across this video, forgot I had 4 issues of Cherry Poptart stashed away from 30 years ago. They are in sleeves, pretty good condition and im happy to possibly give them up now. How can I find out possible value?

Good data. Thank you for your content.

Very helpful video, James! After watching, I double-checked to discover that my Hulk 377 is a 3rd printing. It is in good enough condition to submit for grading. Thank you for the information.

Wife and I own all the appearances of every milestone character (as far as we can tell). Those late static issues were hard to find, but we pulled most of them out of dollar bins. Had to shell out for the last couple issues tho. Whole collection is raw fwiw

My husband bought a Dazzler newsstand copy at a 7-11, it was going to be called the disco dazzler

I have the Aussie variant of Incredible Hulk 377, in VG condition. I can’t find it’s value online though.

The Cherry Poptart books have been gathered into a hard back collection. I myself have all but the very most recent books. There are two issues that came out within the last five years or so. But I do have the first issue all the way up to like issue 20.

That VENOM #1 with the black background was awful awful common when it came out and was often found in 1-2$ bins around here - up to at least before the movies anyway. I'm wondering if the 'error' printing was distributed more heavily in Canada than the US?

I recently found the original 1964 Comicon booklet created for the world's first Comicon in New York. Found out only 120 were ever hand made by Bernie Bubnis, one of the 4 people who created the con, and of those it's believed less than 20 survived today. Sent it to CGC, when it comes back it will be the 3rd graded one in the world :) has unique art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby just for the booklet. My prized book now in my collection just because it's so darn hard to find, they don't even come up for sale.

@ignskeletons

11 күн бұрын

Found mine in a big cardboard box just completely loose, no bag and board, was with some other fan magazines from the 1960's. Had to do a double take I couldn't even believe what I had just found. Purchased it on a local marketplace app. Always fun to find unique things or rare variants of comics that few people have.

Try looking for death's head ii issues what are the last two starriors mini comics

I have 20 sonic comics between 100-200 from when I was a kid. I don’t think more than 1 of them would get a 9.8. Most would be 8-9.2. Would it be worth grading because of the low print run?

I definitely have a few Cherry Pop tarts issues in my collection

Gastonia News and Novelties carries Cherry Poptarts Comic Books. Don't know if they have any vintage.

I don’t collect many comics…but I do have one particular issue of Cherry Poptart: Cherry Poptart Deluxe #1. But that’s only because it contains a story written by Neil Gaiman. Yep. THAT Neil Gaiman. I occasionally think about bringing it to a signing to see if he would, but in general…it’s just a fun bit of trivia as a Neil Gaiman fan.

I have a Venom 1, I'm going to go check that colour now

Love these lists! I'd throw in the Marvel Transformers run, #60-80 are harder to find like those Spawn and GI Joe later issues. Issue #80 is a nice find!

@MintHunterComics

Ай бұрын

True

@AlleyRose

26 күн бұрын

Those later Transformers also sport some covers by a very green Jim Lee.

I have all of those Spawn books! Been buying Spawn consistently since issue one and have never missed an issue. Some even have variant covers (key numbered issues like 150, 200, etc)

I have an important question about the DC universe logos. There are two different types. The upc logo and the small stacked logo on top right. Are they still considered rare or valuable?

@MintHunterComics

Ай бұрын

ONLY the UPC one

I've got all of the Cherry and Cherry Poptart run. I know they are in good condition. I just don't what they would grade as though.

I happened to find some cherry poptart my fathers collection like 1, 4, 8, 9, 14 and 16 but no clue what to do with them since eBay doesn't allow them.

I saw a run of Cherry PopTarts raw in my LCS, I think 200 for #1 but I need to check out the later issues

I collect Dazzler but I have no preference for newsstand over direct. I have a couple #1s, I think they are solidly in the pretty good range, which I prefer.

HI JAMES WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED TO GET THE 4 VOLUMES OF THE CHERRY TPB'S FOR $600?

I have all the Cherry Poptart issues. I didn't know it was to expensive! wow.

Good list. Marvels the cat is also hard to find

It wasn't that long ago I was able to get the Cherry Poptart's relatively easy.

I have a 9.6 static 45. Almost have the full run completed and they are hard to find.

Try to find a set of Silver Age reprints of DC which reprints of Flash, Green Lantren, Justice League ECT. Hard to find in any comic shops. And Danger Trail the DC version of James Bond. Hit 48 shops and no such luck.

I do have the Venom Lethal protector 1 black error variant, Incredible Hulk 377 3rd print. Purchased off the shelf at release!!

Hey I want to start to collecting raw Batman comics. Does anyone know where to start. I know this may sound like a dumb question but I honestly don’t know. Any advice?

I have a lot of cherry poptart comics and I bought them all new when they came out. Still have them in plastic sleeves In good or better condition.

I have a couple of Cherry Poptart comics. I have Punisher #1 (unlimited series), Spider Man vs Wolverine, Freak Bros, Elflord, The Dungeoneers, Stark Future, Elfquest, all the Marvel Star Wars Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones #1, Hellblade #1, Shogun Warriors, The Fox and the Hound, and others. My friend has 1st run TMNT comics, the black and white ones.

I have a 9.8 black venom and the joe issues, i got the venom from the dollar bin at an lcs as a reader copy. Owner was like oh thats a misprint, miswrap so i bought it as a reader copy. Always been a joe fan so even when the print run was nothing i had to pick them up I appreciate your search for sonic .. its what you collect.

Great video! I don't have any of your featured comics, but here's a couple moderns - Far Sector 2nd print - Amazing Spider-Man 26 brys comics.

Never really seen these before in real life! Great picks! I dont have that capt. Carrot fig either!😅😊 I love me some Superman!

I have some Cherry Poptart. I think I have a few of those Joe comics too.

I have that Venom but its a bit rough. The whole set is. Picked it up at a flea market.

I bought Dazzler #1 at my local newsstand .

Don't worry James, I have Archie Sonic 1-53 and don't plan on collecting beyond that number 😆

Great vid, I have none 😅 but i was hoping you could do a vid explaining dual covers and whitman variants that be cool.

@MintHunterComics

Ай бұрын

Great idea! I’ve already done Whitman though

@T-RexSuplex1

Ай бұрын

​@@MintHunterComics gotcha I'll go dig that up and watch it. As always thanks for your work

Wow thanks for the Cherry info

I have 2 cherry poptart #1 both in great condition.

Started a Milestone collection years ago. Was able to find the Static issues relatively easily. It has proven to be the last 3 issues of Hardware that are the problem. Never seen them in person.

I paid 35 dollars for my black Venom book from Comicmania. I still remember that day seeing it in the displace case with the gold one. Brought both of them.

What about Action Comics 869 the recalled book with Superman have a beer with Pa Kent on the cover. I mean Superman can’t get drunk but he can still enjoy the taste of a beer with his pops right? I always thought it was dumb to change it to Soda Pop. I don’t know how many were printed of the recalled edition but I have a 9.8 of the recalled edition and haven’t really seen too many of them raw or graded. I wouldn’t mind having another copy for my PC

I have Dazzler #1 have to locate it. Think it is a direct but I bought it from a newsstand (store). I think the owner sold direct editions sometimes he would be brought them we didn’t have comic shops in my town and the nearest was 2 hours away.

Maybe 5 years ago, I saw a stack of Sonic Archie comics on a public library from a small town. I tried to made them sell them to me but they said they could not sell anything from their inventory (obviously) Man, who the heck donated those books?

While I personally don’t own it, I know a guy who owns a venom lethal protector 1 black error. He’s a guy I work with and he’s a HUGE venom collector. He bought it on auction, and while I can’t quite remember what he paid, I was there when he won it, and it was so much he had to call up his bank to confirm his purchase. Got it graded and I came back a 9.2 white pages, which he was extremely pleased with.