walking dead must haves

[CFHobby]

i read mostly the trade paper backs due to some of the first issues being in the hundreds to get a hold of but what are some of the single issues that are in the must have categories to own in the #80+ range

[Kuma]

91/92 first appearance of Jesus, 100 first Negan, 108 first Ezekial

[tommyVoltage]

#81 Comics Pro (I've picked up a few for $80 and sell for around $140-170)
#92 (First appearance of Jesus)
#93 (ToT preview)
#100 Chromium (That's really the only affordable one that will be worth something)
Michonne Special
#108 (First appearance of whatever his name is)

[CFHobby]

thanks for the fast responses keep them coming!

[tommyVoltage]

That's it really. How many must haves are there really going to be from #80-current? #100 has a sketch variant and another sketch convention variant, but both demand a premium. And there are the Wizard World covers of #1 regular and sketch. And there is the #1 color coming out next month. But none of those really have any upside and it will cost you a lot to get in it.

[IndySportsCards]

#108 (First appearance of whatever his name is)

Ezekial and Sheeva. Their Origin is told in #110 making it a key issue as well.

A smaller character is killed in issue #111, or was it 112? I forget.

[CFHobby]

That's it really. How many must haves are there really going to be from #80-current? #100 has a sketch variant and another sketch convention variant, but both demand a premium. And there are the Wizard World covers of #1 regular and sketch. And there is the #1 color coming out next month. But none of those really have any upside and it will cost you a lot to get in it.

oh i didnt expect many but i like the input so far im waiting a little do dive deep into the low number collecting just want to get a nice few issues here and there to start a small collection

[UnderTowed]

I'm thinking the appearance of the sneaky bastard will get some decent change in the future, If the series spinoff ( Could happen... ) features this character this will explode. I know i got my hands on more than a couple...

[longisland]

A graded 108 would be a good investment with the story arc changing this month.

[tommyVoltage]

oh i didnt expect many but i like the input so far im waiting a little do dive deep into the low number collecting just want to get a nice few issues here and there to start a small collection

Low cost I would go for #108 and #100 Chromium. You could pick up #108 for $7 shipped on forums all day. I haven't checked eBay prices recently.

[CFHobby]

Low cost I would go for #108 and #100 Chromium. You could pick up #108 for $7 shipped on forums all day. I haven't checked eBay prices recently.

108 i found between $2-8+ship on the bay

[cobra]

Forgive my ignorance but #113 at Midtown has a 1 copy limit. Any reason why?

[fufat]

Forgive my ignorance but #113 at Midtown has a 1 copy limit. Any reason why?


Probably because of the Clone preview! If not IDK.

[tommyVoltage]

Probably because of the Clone preview! If not IDK.

Clone has been out for a year already. But my guess is Midtown just has it set that way. But they also had a limit of one copy for like Sex #4 weeks ago and I don't know anyone who reads that still. I don't see any other website with a cap. Minor character death.

[IndySportsCards]

I think they set those limits and forget about them.

[garfie]

The leap from an $80 spend to a $250 spend is quite large unless you factor in something like birthday or Christmas money (or flipping comics). However, personally I would stick to the trades and save up for an original page from TWD to enjoy as a fan rather than have a mostly incomplete collection or a few key issues.

The cheaper pages won't hang around forever, but they have mostly been picked clean and what is left has already been there for almost a couple of years now. Once you get past issue 99 you notice there isn't anything listed any more at $200 or less. The other $50 would be shipping, a cheap frame with a mat pre cut to display A4 (they will fit this without access to a mat cutter required) and some pre cut UV resist / anti glare plexi glass (pretty cheap stuff on framing or photography supply sites).

Yes there isn't anything outstanding left but for me it's much more enjoyable than print I otherwise already own in trade.

I still quite like this one because it was finished digitally and it is quirky to see Adlards pencils on page. Certainly unusual and I don't recall another like it. Unfinished pages may not be to everyone's taste but it shows the process...

$200

http://cdn.splashpageart.com/Images/Category_2/subcat_29/Walking%20Dead%20Iss%2089%20pg%205.jpg

This one has quite a few of the 53 - 100 main characters in it. I don't think there are any others at the lower end that have that many represented. There are certainly some characters in there that wont be having any more appearances.

$225

http://cdn.splashpageart.com/Images/Category_2/subcat_29/Walking%20Dead%20Iss%2097%20Pg%2016.jpg

Sure they are not going to light the world on fire, they may be even pretty average to a collector. As a fan I would snag the second of those two and have something unique that nobody else has. Food for thought.


edit: A4 mat would however need to be re-cut to fit the sig in the 2nd page if you were bothered about displaying it.

[CFHobby]

i think they set those limits and forget about them.

set it and forget it!!!!

[CFHobby]

The leap from an $80 spend to a $250 spend is quite large unless you factor in something like birthday or Christmas money (or flipping comics). However, personally I would stick to the trades and save up for an original page from TWD to enjoy as a fan rather than have a mostly incomplete collection or a few key issues.

The cheaper pages won't hang around forever, but they have mostly been picked clean and what is left has already been there for almost a couple of years now. Once you get past issue 99 you notice there isn't anything listed any more at $200 or less. The other $50 would be shipping, a cheap frame with a mat pre cut to display A4 (they will fit this without access to a mat cutter required) and some pre cut UV resist / anti glare plexi glass (pretty cheap stuff on framing or photography supply sites).

Yes there isn't anything outstanding left but for me it's much more enjoyable than print I otherwise already own in trade.

I still quite like this one because it was finished digitally and it is quirky to see Adlards pencils on page. Certainly unusual and I don't recall another like it. Unfinished pages may not be to everyone's taste but it shows the process...

$200

http://cdn.splashpageart.com/Images/Category_2/subcat_29/Walking%20Dead%20Iss%2089%20pg%205.jpg

This one has quite a few of the 53 - 100 main characters in it. I don't think there are any others at the lower end that have that many represented. There are certainly some characters in there that wont be having any more appearances.

$225

http://cdn.splashpageart.com/Images/Category_2/subcat_29/Walking%20Dead%20Iss%2097%20Pg%2016.jpg

Sure they are not going to light the world on fire, they may be even pretty average to a collector. As a fan I would snag the second of those two and have something unique that nobody else has. Food for thought.


edit: A4 mat would however need to be re-cut to fit the sig in the 2nd page if you were bothered about displaying it.

those are eye catching !!