A very comprehensive list, I have 5 books on this list and will now make it my goal to at some point be able to say I have all in some level of condition. To the Batcave!
I only have 12 on this list.I better hop to it,and start buying more.
I have 29 on this list but the other 2 are high on my wants list.
Wow 29. I believe you are missing this one and...?
#5700695 - 05/21/1201:10 PMRe: What are the must have keys of the Silver Age?
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Originally Posted By: roulette44
let's start a list of the absolute must have key books of the silver age - I'll start, everyone just pile on!! Maybe just copy and paste so we build out one list?
Hi roulette. What defines "must keys", if I may ask? Although there are so-called "key" issues related to first appearances et al., the "must haves" have also a variable element due to the stories quality. Often better stories (both in terms of writing and art) are overlooked in favor of mediocre "first appearance" issues.
I think all those things have the risk of create unnecessary hype around certain issues which wouldn’t otherwise exist.
To me, for example, the Fantastic Four issues with the birth of Warlock storyline are better than some of the Silver Surfer ones. Also, the Inhumans and the Black Panther early stories are largely underrated.
#5700841 - 05/21/1202:19 PMRe: What are the must have keys of the Silver Age?
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Originally Posted By: vaillant
Originally Posted By: roulette44
let's start a list of the absolute must have key books of the silver age - I'll start, everyone just pile on!! Maybe just copy and paste so we build out one list?
Hi roulette. What defines "must keys", if I may ask? Although there are so-called "key" issues related to first appearances et al., the "must haves" have also a variable element due to the stories quality. Often better stories (both in terms of writing and art) are overlooked in favor of mediocre "first appearance" issues.
I think all those things have the risk of create unnecessary hype around certain issues which wouldn’t otherwise exist.
To me, for example, the Fantastic Four issues with the birth of Warlock storyline are better than some of the Silver Surfer ones. Also, the Inhumans and the Black Panther early stories are largely underrated.
It certainly is variable, my Italian friend!! It will always mean different things to different people.....I like the books recognized for their significance for the hobby!
_________________________ BUYING!! YOUR KEY BOOKS, WHETHER GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE AGE!! My Specific want lists 1)DCs (CGC 5.5-7.0): Tec 226, Sup 233, SSWS 90 2) Marvels (CGC 7.0 only): FF 11, Iron Fist 14, WBN 32, ASM 5,10,13, TOS 43,
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Originally Posted By: roulette44
Originally Posted By: vaillant
Originally Posted By: roulette44
let's start a list of the absolute must have key books of the silver age - I'll start, everyone just pile on!! Maybe just copy and paste so we build out one list?
Hi roulette. What defines "must keys", if I may ask? Although there are so-called "key" issues related to first appearances et al., the "must haves" have also a variable element due to the stories quality. Often better stories (both in terms of writing and art) are overlooked in favor of mediocre "first appearance" issues.
I think all those things have the risk of create unnecessary hype around certain issues which wouldn’t otherwise exist.
To me, for example, the Fantastic Four issues with the birth of Warlock storyline are better than some of the Silver Surfer ones. Also, the Inhumans and the Black Panther early stories are largely underrated.
It certainly is variable, my Italian friend!! It will always mean different things to different people.....I like the books recognized for their significance for the hobby!
Yes I think this list can be considered, 'must haves' or 'keys' because a large group of hobbyists can look at these books, as roulette has already said, and say these books have had a significant impact on the hobby. This has nothing to do with personal opinion about the quality of the book just that it holds a significant place in the book or a specific characters history.
After that then you can add books to this list which are important to you and are 'must haves' to you personally, because in you opinion those books are worthy of being 'key books'.
A very comprehensive list, I have 5 books on this list and will now make it my goal to at some point be able to say I have all in some level of condition. To the Batcave!
15/31 for me and yet, not a SINGLE DC of the bunch (though I did own a SC22 for a short period of time).
#5707441 - 05/23/1212:02 PMRe: What are the must have keys of the Silver Age?
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Originally Posted By: jjonahjameson1
My top 5 Marvel must have keys, in order;
1. AF15 2. 3. 4. 5.
My top 5 DC must have keys, in order; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 21. Adventure 247
Aside from the two books listed, there's really nothing else that I *must* have from the Silver Age
Let me fix that for you.
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I believe you are missing this one and...?
15/31 for me and yet, not a SINGLE DC of the bunch (though I did own a SC22 for a short period of time).
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