I like option #2 for the quest. The thrill of the hunt and it is also a very doable. Option #4 has already been done and your chosen artist may back out for any number of reasons.
I'd be interested in the Captain Carrot statue if you go that route, so you would only need to find 34 others (as long as it's the original and not the newer realistic version from Justice League Incarnate).
At first when he said we were going to vote on where he spends his money I was worried he was going to talk about different charities he wants to donate to... imagine my relief when he said its just more stuff he wants to collect for himself
I am working on the Batman Villians myself, so that would be super cool to see you work through that as well. But DANG the villian headshot commision is a FANTASTIC idea.
Obviousely the option 2 : DCU Logo. 1. You can slab the DCU LOGO 2. And read those stories in the regular form ( usually 1dollar bins). Best of both worlds!
I love all the options yet I pick option 1. I fell in love with your channel because you have an entire Knightfall run in 9.8 which my personal favorite Batman arch and option 1 is uniquely you James !!
I’m going for Option 1. I read all those back when they came out in the 90s, and to have them as a complete run would be damn near amazing. Want to make it even more difficult? Make them all 9.8 Signature Series Yellow Label! Every 1 of them needs to be signed by the writer/artist or some part of the creative team. That would be insane, and a beautiful collection!
Option 3 is crazy and great you are a staute collector so this will get you back into the game much deeper and fall back inlove with statue collecting I wanna see you reignight your passion for statue collecting
i think option 1: knightsquest/knightsend 9.8 sounds the coolest. i love that story, and i think tracking down all those 90s covers would be challenging but doable. the bat-villain first appearances would be my second choice because that’s a similar challenge with some nice variety to it. commissioning the headshots would be cool because it’s original art, but there wouldn’t be any long term searching involved, it would just be paying the one artist. the dc universe variants are less interesting to me because it’s just a corner logo on otherwise less remarkable comics. and the statues are not as cool to me as the comics, although i do love captain carrot. good luck with whichever option you end up doing!
I’ve been watching you for a few years now and you love your DCU variants so thats going to be my vote. Get all the raw variants in some nice top loaders and have a great display. Good luck.
bro, i had every single comic of the batman- knightfall trilogy. my late grandma bought it all for me when it was on QVC back in the day. she gave me part of it on my birthday and the other half on christmas. what a year that was for a really young me. lol. i miss those times. #roadto40k
I love the idea of Batman villains headshots.. so many talented artists out there specially Jorge Jimenez for sure. But would anti-heroes count? Like Catwoman amongst others? Still cool idea!
As a Bunny Parent and Comic Nerd, I love the idea of the Captain Carrot statue! Maybe you could work together with the sculptor and launch a Kickstarter to fund it! I'd back that campaign!
I always love original art commissions because it gives you a connection to your favorite artist and it’s something that will be 1 of 1 which is always a selling point. So I’d say option 4!!!
#1 because it's an extension of something you've already been working hard at collecting. That clearly means that you have a love for it, so you would love this as well. Not to say that you wouldn't with the others but I really like the idea of you finishing out these runs.
#2 option 2 is the way to go. I love those variants and you'll be hunting them for a while, getting more and more new ones and not fighting to get 9.8s for the same comics over and over again. It's better content 'cause it's always new.
I like option #4 There are so many different styles you could get done plus it it could be great for the artist to be part of something unique and cool
Honestly, I think full runs aren't really a great collecting choice. I wouldn't go with the statues either, but DCU variants have a high collect ability, so that would be my first choice.
My personal choice would be the DC logo variants......but because it was a love of yours at the infancy of your channel....my vote is for the Batman villain statues
I am requesting option 2 for you. My reason is I think your followers/fans would help you out. I’ve seen the list for DC Universe variants and it’s Epic! Good Luck on your choices!
I'm going for #1 for the sake of being easier to get framed and to explain. I've gotten enough of my military items and I often appreciate what's easier to explain. I can tell you are more passionate about some of the other topics like Captain Carrot, but that's my thought process.
Me personally I would do either option 4 or 5. 5 honestly sounds like the best bang for your buck and I’d actually comics so I’d probably lean more with it.
Honestly, option one sounds better to me. It seems like it could be very achievable. I am trying to do that with The Batman Adventures. It’s fun and takes time. I like that art as well. The drawings sound interesting and are one of a kind but I just think the first one sounds better. Good luck! Can’t wait to see what you pick.
Go for #1. The custom headshots would be #2. There are some really cool books and covers to have, and it's the cheapest option. You're saving for a house and the baby, go for the theoretical cheaper option.
Go with option 5 and the bat villains in 9.8. Batman villains are mostly interesting. Statues get expensive and space is an issue. Statues are also harder to sell for value if you change your mind.
I'm going with #4 too. Those things are so great because they are so personal. When I met John Romita Jr I got him to do one for me and it's framed with a #1 Spider-Man from the current run. Love it!
I’ve been trying to complete the full pre-Knightfall/Knightfall/Knightquest/KnightsEnd story in 9.8 for a while now. I’m up to 63 out of 94. It’s doable, but trying to root out Justice League Task Force issues can be frustrating. I’ve been working on a Death/Funeral/Reign/Return of Superman in 9.8 as well. Supergirl and Team Luthor #1 has proven to be a PITA!
I'm onboard for your quest for the Bat-Villains in a 9.8! His Rogue Gallery is what got me into comics in the first place and was an early collecting goal! I'm still working on that particular dream so I'd love to somebody put it together!
If this is just you spending the money for yourself and not to resell, I personally believe option #4, the Batman Villain headshots would be the better choice. Everything else seems to require a great amount of space, and should you ever find yourself needing to sell in the future, you'll spend more time looking for a seller for the other collections. With the commissioned art, it not only looks and displays well, but you'll have that one of a kind sketch by a known artist which is already two positives for it, but then added with batman? You'll have a larger market of potential buyers should you ever need to sell.
I like option #2 for the quest. The thrill of the hunt and it is also a very doable. Option #4 has already been done and your chosen artist may back out for any number of reasons.
Very recently got into comic collecting, and your videos help me so much...Thank you
I'd be interested in the Captain Carrot statue if you go that route, so you would only need to find 34 others (as long as it's the original and not the newer realistic version from Justice League Incarnate).
At first when he said we were going to vote on where he spends his money I was worried he was going to talk about different charities he wants to donate to... imagine my relief when he said its just more stuff he wants to collect for himself
Your love for all comics and not just keys, is evident in your body of work! Keep up the great job!
Statue collection and the original art would be my picks! Super unique collections and would be a sick journey to watch!
1, That'd be a pretty cool addition to your collection.
I am working on the Batman Villians myself, so that would be super cool to see you work through that as well. But DANG the villian headshot commision is a FANTASTIC idea.
I really do look forward to watching the content that comes out of which ever goal you decide on.
Obviousely the option 2 : DCU Logo.
1. You can slab the DCU LOGO
2. And read those stories in the regular form ( usually 1dollar bins). Best of both worlds!
Thank you, Syracuse! - Clemson fan.
Option 2 would be amazing!!
I love all the options yet I pick option 1. I fell in love with your channel because you have an entire Knightfall run in 9.8 which my personal favorite Batman arch and option 1 is uniquely you James !!
I’m going for Option 1. I read all those back when they came out in the 90s, and to have them as a complete run would be damn near amazing. Want to make it even more difficult? Make them all 9.8 Signature Series Yellow Label! Every 1 of them needs to be signed by the writer/artist or some part of the creative team. That would be insane, and a beautiful collection!
That Bat-Villain commission sounds fun. I’m an Indy comic book artist and it sounds so fun that I’d do it for you for free.
Option 5. Sounds cool to do something like that. If you finish it quickly, you can work backwards into the 80's, also.
Option 3 is crazy and great you are a staute collector so this will get you back into the game much deeper and fall back inlove with statue collecting I wanna see you reignight your passion for statue collecting
i think option 1: knightsquest/knightsend 9.8 sounds the coolest. i love that story, and i think tracking down all those 90s covers would be challenging but doable.
the bat-villain first appearances would be my second choice because that’s a similar challenge with some nice variety to it. commissioning the headshots would be cool because it’s original art, but there wouldn’t be any long term searching involved, it would just be paying the one artist. the dc universe variants are less interesting to me because it’s just a corner logo on otherwise less remarkable comics. and the statues are not as cool to me as the comics, although i do love captain carrot.
good luck with whichever option you end up doing!
I also think a full run of the DC Logo variant would be amazing
I think option 1 is definitely the coolest plus it connects perfectly with a collection that you already own.
I think Option 4 would take my vote. It's such a unique thing to add to your collection!
I’ve been watching you for a few years now and you love your DCU variants so thats going to be my vote. Get all the raw variants in some nice top loaders and have a great display. Good luck.
Option #4 is the best one for a collector in my opinion. If you are doing well enough with the business, why not drop something for yourself.
Option 4, and it would be really really cool if it was Brian Bolland.
bro, i had every single comic of the batman- knightfall trilogy. my late grandma bought it all for me when it was on QVC back in the day. she gave me part of it on my birthday and the other half on christmas. what a year that was for a really young me. lol. i miss those times. #roadto40k
I like option 5 the best. Would be really cool to display them all. Also fun to tell that story behind each one.
I recommend Option #6! Let's GOOOO!!
I would say either 3 or 4. Leaning more towards 4. It would be so awesome to have original sketches from one of your favorite artists
I love the idea of Batman villains headshots.. so many talented artists out there specially Jorge Jimenez for sure. But would anti-heroes count? Like Catwoman amongst others? Still cool idea!
As a Bunny Parent and Comic Nerd, I love the idea of the Captain Carrot statue! Maybe you could work together with the sculptor and launch a Kickstarter to fund it! I'd back that campaign!
I like the DCU variant option, sounds like a fun challenge
I always love original art commissions because it gives you a connection to your favorite artist and it’s something that will be 1 of 1 which is always a selling point. So I’d say option 4!!!
Love your videos!
Definitely the DCU logo variants. I need to see someone own a Catwoman #16 in that variant. 10 years and iv never seen one.
#1 Knights Quest. It’s not your typical Batman goto collection and its sounds unique.
I say option 1 because it feels so good to complete a storyline from start to finish.
Option 1 is my pick. You already have all of part 1. Might as well keep going!
Option 4 sounds dope and you seemed the most excited about it so I’d say go with that one
Option #2 seems like it’d be the most fun in the end. Plus, you get to enjoy the issues, if you want.
I like option #4. These would be truly unique to your collection.
I think option #6 would be super fun!
Definitely option one. Wish you tube did polls it would help you out a lot.
Option #3!!!!!!! Statue up!!!!!!!!! As an aside, loved the 2 minutes of black, silent, dead air time at the end of the video.
#1 because it's an extension of something you've already been working hard at collecting. That clearly means that you have a love for it, so you would love this as well. Not to say that you wouldn't with the others but I really like the idea of you finishing out these runs.
Option 3, you’d enjoy them more. Also the GodSpeed statue I got from you is sick! Thank you again
Option 4. Unique and just for you. Perfect.
Option 4. Having your own personal 1:1 of every bat villain would be awesome.
I'm going to go with 4. Love that idea!
#2 option 2 is the way to go. I love those variants and you'll be hunting them for a while, getting more and more new ones and not fighting to get 9.8s for the same comics over and over again. It's better content 'cause it's always new.
I like the statue option, If they don't all fit in your house, they can decorate your store!
Ranked in order of priority: 2, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3. Option 5 would be the dopest for sure but 2 would be the most fun on the hunt.
Option 2 is right up your alley and would be a good hunt for you. I would also love to see option 6 happen, but relying on others is always tough
Seriously though... personally? DC UNIVERSE upc books would be something to see James. I gotta go 2!
Fun video. I think you should do #1 as it seems like it would be the most fun. The others seem rather… stressful (and pricey).
Option #4 would be an awesome quest.😊
I go with 2. I'd like to see all the DCUs in one place.
Option 4 would be awesome!
Great video, I have to go with #1. It's super close between 1 and 5.
I like option #4 There are so many different styles you could get done plus it it could be great for the artist to be part of something unique and cool
Neat ideas! I'd love to see you go for Option #1. I think it'd be amazing for you to get the entire KnightFallQuestEnd run in 9.8s.
Option 4 sounds great and Option 1 would be my second choice.
To me your channel started with statue reviews. Option 3, every 1/4 scale Bat villain would be beyond amazing. Miss your statue vids too.
Honestly, I think full runs aren't really a great collecting choice. I wouldn't go with the statues either, but DCU variants have a high collect ability, so that would be my first choice.
option 3
Without a doubt, DC UNIVERSE.
They are comic hunting prizes!
I like option 1, I feel like it will be most satisfying to see along side your others once completed.
Number 4 would be very fun. If you go that way, I strongly suggest you have a list of artists you want to have OAs from and go from there.
Option #4 sounds good to me. That would make a nice wall.
Go for the DC logo raws imo. Thanks
My personal choice would be the DC logo variants......but because it was a love of yours at the infancy of your channel....my vote is for the Batman villain statues
Option 4 is cool but I think I’d prefer you do Option 2
The amount of work to track some of those DCU Rares ones would be fun to watch.
You should go for option#1. Finish up that Jean Paul Valley Batman saga. I know you can do it. I have faith in you, dude 👍🏻
I am requesting option 2 for you. My reason is I think your followers/fans would help you out. I’ve seen the list for DC Universe variants and it’s Epic! Good Luck on your choices!
I'm going for #1 for the sake of being easier to get framed and to explain. I've gotten enough of my military items and I often appreciate what's easier to explain.
I can tell you are more passionate about some of the other topics like Captain Carrot, but that's my thought process.
#2 and #5 are both interesting but my vote is for #4, the headshot custom artwork. I think that would be amazing.
Option 5. I use both CGC and CBCS, but CBCS needs the support more and they do random discounts on grading throughout the year.
Me personally I would do either option 4 or 5. 5 honestly sounds like the best bang for your buck and I’d actually comics so I’d probably lean more with it.
Option 2. DCU logo!
Option 1 seems more your style but DCU Variants would probably be the better investment.
Collecting on the modern Bat-villains would be fun, getting all in 9.8 may be the hard part, so I vote for that option.
Honestly, option one sounds better to me. It seems like it could be very achievable. I am trying to do that with The Batman Adventures. It’s fun and takes time. I like that art as well. The drawings sound interesting and are one of a kind but I just think the first one sounds better. Good luck! Can’t wait to see what you pick.
Option 1 to go along with your 9.8 Knightfall run 🤙
Gotta go with 6 man, would be super epic especially with what they could do!
Option 4 sounds like a good plan 👍🏻
Option 4! I love the original art sketch coverS
Option 4. This sounds great to have. Good luck 🍀👍
Go for #1. The custom headshots would be #2. There are some really cool books and covers to have, and it's the cheapest option. You're saving for a house and the baby, go for the theoretical cheaper option.
Option 6. Scotti Young is good, too. Thank you for your content.
Option 4 seems like itll be cool and display really well!
1 and 2 sound great to me honestly
option 1. a complete run of Knightfall, Knightsquest and Knightsend would be amazing
Ooh! I'd go Knightend/knightsquest
Go with option 5 and the bat villains in 9.8. Batman villains are mostly interesting. Statues get expensive and space is an issue. Statues are also harder to sell for value if you change your mind.
#6 because we need more Captain Carrot love.
I'm going with #4 too. Those things are so great because they are so personal. When I met John Romita Jr I got him to do one for me and it's framed with a #1 Spider-Man from the current run. Love it!
I’ve been trying to complete the full pre-Knightfall/Knightfall/Knightquest/KnightsEnd story in 9.8 for a while now. I’m up to 63 out of 94. It’s doable, but trying to root out Justice League Task Force issues can be frustrating.
I’ve been working on a Death/Funeral/Reign/Return of Superman in 9.8 as well. Supergirl and Team Luthor #1 has proven to be a PITA!
I would go #2. 3 and 4 would be cool, but that collection would take up a lot of space.
Villain statues or DC logo. Good luck!
I'm onboard for your quest for the Bat-Villains in a 9.8! His Rogue Gallery is what got me into comics in the first place and was an early collecting goal! I'm still working on that particular dream so I'd love to somebody put it together!
If this is just you spending the money for yourself and not to resell, I personally believe option #4, the Batman Villain headshots would be the better choice. Everything else seems to require a great amount of space, and should you ever find yourself needing to sell in the future, you'll spend more time looking for a seller for the other collections. With the commissioned art, it not only looks and displays well, but you'll have that one of a kind sketch by a known artist which is already two positives for it, but then added with batman?
You'll have a larger market of potential buyers should you ever need to sell.