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I think I have a bunch of the Star Wars ones (originals), as well as the first comic I ever bought which was X-Men #121 (Alpha-Flight). Except I was a damn kid and didn't even consider keeping them in great condition. Not that any of those are worth retirement-level money, but still, knowing they could have been worth a decent amount and now probably aren't even worth $10 is kind of depressing.
And as mentioned, those old covers are soooo much nicer than a lot of the older stuff. Every time I happen to pass by some comics nowadays I am amazed at how shitty the majority of the covers are. And usually the insides are worse, since they often commission someone better for the covers. I understand the dichotomy of needing better artists, but better artists wanting more money, vicious cycle. But man, some of the artists they've used the past few decades, I can't even.
And as mentioned, those old covers are soooo much nicer than a lot of the older stuff. Every time I happen to pass by some comics nowadays I am amazed at how shitty the majority of the covers are. And usually the insides are worse, since they often commission someone better for the covers. I understand the dichotomy of needing better artists, but better artists wanting more money, vicious cycle. But man, some of the artists they've used the past few decades, I can't even.
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