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Independent · Ambush Bug · #3 · Copper Age · ID-4614456
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Ambush Bug #3 demonstrates disciplined liquidity depth and stable sovereign grade spread characteristics across current secondary market trading.
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| Grade | Panel Profits |
|---|---|
| 10.0 | $100.00 |
| 9.8 | $77.19 |
| 9.2 | $26.74 |
| 8.0 | $17.52 |
| 6.0 | $10.35 |
| 4.0 | $3.19 |
| 3.0 | $3.00 |
| 2.0 | $2.00 |
| Raw | $2.87 |
Single-source econometric valuation across 1 verified monthly observation epochs (0Y runway)
Hedonic age factor + census scarcity weighting.
80% Interval: Unmeasured (Insufficient Volatility Sample)
Wholesale realization (45% haircut · ILLIQUID_SPECIALTY)
Relative-value gravitational equilibrium anchored to the foundational genesis instruments of sequential art.
| Grade | Dealer Buy (Bid) | Retail Sell (Ask) | Spread | Underwriting House |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | $2.80 | $10.99 | 74.5% | Khamsin Custodial |
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Speculative micro-allocation with high-beta risk/reward characteristics.
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The direct market matures. Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen redefine the medium. Speculator boom begins.
High print runs mean condition is the key differentiator. 9.8 census numbers matter more than total prints.
Julius Schwartz
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Ambush Bug decides to take this issue to give the reader his own tour of the DC Comics Universe, taking time to point out some of the more forgettable character of the Pre-Crisis DC Universe. He reminds us of Egg Fu's appearances in Wonder Woman, and the forgettable character Wonder Tot. He then begins a detective-style mystery trying to find out where certain characters in the DC Universe had gone, starting with Binky. He interrogates some of his friends and colleagues and learns that he possibly ran off with a girl from Earth-Two. He later reminds us of Super-Turtle and the very annoying Aquaman back-up character Quisp and informs us of their mysterious disappearances. We are next shown two actors pretending to be readers of Ambush Bug hoping to learn Ambush Bug's secret origin in this issue; however, Ambush Bug calls them out on their true roles and goes back to his investigation. He writes an ode to the Super-Pets Krypto the Superdog and Streaky the Supercat to the tune of popular songs, and then takes a moment to have a laugh about Beppo the Super-Monkey and Comet the Super-Horse's convoluted storyline. After meeting with the Green Team, Ambush Bug then writes a report about Cheeks and Itty, the Green Lantern's embarrassing and thankfully short-lived animal sidekick. Ambush Bug next meets with Bat-Mite, who complains about the sudden changes in Batman's character from the campy Caped Crusader to the gritty Dark Knight with a reaaaalllly long cape. Ambush Bug is surprised to learn that Bat-Mite has shacked up with Star-Mite instead of Batgirl-Mite. The story is interrupted with an intermission where we are given a science lesson about Superman's powers, a feature called "Ambush Bug Around the World", a "How to Draw Ambush Bug" with a great teriyaki burger recipe, a "What If" wondering about if the deadline could not be met how the story would go if another writer took over (such as Jack Kirby, Ernie Colon, Frank Miller, Steve Ditko and Gil Kane), and an order form from the Ambush Bug Mart. Continuing his quest to find missing DC characters, he wonders about what happened to Cyrll and Doodles Duck, and learns that the House of Mystery has been put up for sale. After his search is interrupted by the Inferior Five calling out Ambush Bug on the fact that he ripped off their concept, the Bug laughs about Ace the Bat-Hound, and makes a comment about Julius Schwartz. When Schwartz wants a fight scene, Ambush Bug is only happy to comply and give people instruction on how to draw comics in a grid. Back to the story, we learn that Mopee, an obscure Flash character who claimed to be responsible for the Flash getting his super-speed powers, is also taking credit for having a hand in every popular DC character's origin and even some of those of Marvel. After a visit to the Bizarro World where Bizarro Ambush Bug is tormented, Ambush Bug muses about the Glop and finally learns the culprit of all these disappearances: Jonni DC, whose job it is to clean up DC continuity; however, she is incinerated by.... Darkseid!!!!
Valuation parity across physical collectible manifestations for Ambush Bug #3.
CGC, CBCS, PSA Universal certified high-grade specimens (9.8 / 9.6 / 9.4). The gold standard for institutional alternative investment.
Official witnessed creator-signed slabs (Yellow label). Valued based on creator historical stature and inscription provenance.
Certified specimens from landmark historical collections (Edgar Church / Mile High, White Mountain, Kansas City, Pacific Coast).
Original newsstand barcode distribution copies. Extremely scarce in high grade due to newsstand rack wear and unsold return pulping.
Regional price test market copies (Canadian 75¢/95¢ variants, Marvel 30¢/35¢ test variants). Highly coveted micro-population rarities.
Exclusively allocated copies requiring retailer orders of 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, or 1:500 standard copies. Immediate manufactured scarcity.
Unslabbed collector copies inspected under standard Overstreet physical guidelines. The primary pool for grading arbitrage.
Alternative artistic interpretations, virgin covers, metal foil, and convention exclusives with dedicated collector followings.
Standard specialty comic shop printings sold through non-returnable distribution. The baseline circulation foundation.
Green label copies with significant manufacturing flaws, unwitnessed signatures, or missing coupons that do not affect the main story.
Purple label copies with professional or amateur color touch, tear seals, piece fill, or spine rebuilds.
Blue/Grey label copies treated exclusively with archival preservation techniques (leaf-casting, rice paper tear reinforcement, solvent wash).
Official second, third, or later printings released to satisfy secondary market sellouts. Distinct cover art and trade dress.
International editions licensed by La Prensa (Mexico), Editora Abril (Brazil), Panini (Europe), or Titan (UK).
Certified printing oddities (missing foil, inverted interior, double covers, foil color error). Unique curiosity pieces.
Advance promotional black-and-white booklets, ashcans created to secure trademark rights, and preview giveaways.
Each cover variant, retailer incentive, and subsequent printing represents an independent atomic tradeable instrument with unique supply elasticity, barcode registration, and secondary market demand.
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All prices are current market price based on historic completed sales with a buyer and seller agreeing on price. Calculated via proprietary algorithm tracking end-of-month historical sales. Unsold items are excluded.
Stored PriceCharting 9.8 price for product 4614456. 1 dated nightly snapshot on file for this book.
Ambush Bug makes fun of defunct DC characters.
Recorded price evidence by source and grade tier. Ungraded / RAW pricing represents loose physical copies; certified grading authorities record authenticated slabbed grades only. Unpriced grades remain unpriced.
| Authority Source / Metric | RAWUNGRADED | 1.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 9.8ANCHOR | 10.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panel Profits(Exchange FMV) | $2.87 | — | $3.00 | $3.19 | — | $10.35 | — | $17.52 | — | $26.74 | $85.00 | $77.19 | $100.00 |
Panel Profits(Bid (Buy Price)) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Panel Profits(Ask (Sell Price)) | $3.19 | — | — | — | — | $10.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Panel Profits(Annual Volume) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 tracked sales | — |
Panel Profits(Realized Listings) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 sold | — |
Highest verified price observed. Non-9.8 books never receive a 9.8 price or synthetic valuation.
ComicBase catalog guide reference valuation. Evaluated independently from newsstand cover prices and certified slabs.
Historical cover price stamped on physical newsstand or direct copies at initial publication.
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