Batman #500 w/ Aparo, Austin & Moench autographs

[Michael R. Wagner 1]

The cover image for Batman #500 should be removed and replaced with the correct image.  The correct image has Batman swinging on his batrope and also has the three autographs on the cover.

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Mike

[Alan DeCamp 0]

The image is correct for the regular edition book. The special edition had the "Swinging" cover. The one you have is probably a Dynamic forces signed copy. Regular issues do not come already signed.

[Mark J. Castaneda 12]

If this is a different signed edition (with COA), we can add it as a new variant.

[Michael R. Wagner 1]

I have both a signed copy and an unsigned copy, so I'd say it's a variant.

[Gregory Hecht 9]

7 hours ago, Michael R. Wagner said:

I have both a signed copy and an unsigned copy, so I'd say it's a variant.

But does the signed copy come with a COA?  As I understand it, that is currently the criterion that HC uses for listing signed variants in the database.  

[Alan DeCamp 0]

This is the regular non-enhanced issue:

https://atomicavenue.com/issue/254992/Batman-500

and this is the enhanced cover:

https://atomicavenue.com/issue/234041/Batman-500CS

 

Also, if the cover is already in the system, just having a signature should not make it a variant, COA or no COA. This is something I have said in the past and I think it really needs to be addressed again. Anyone can print a COA on their computer. If the cover is EXCLUSIVE to the signature then it would be a variant, but just a cover (Book) that has been signed, does not a variant make.

Edited March 21, 2020 by Alan DeCamp
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[Michael R. Wagner 1]

My signed copy has a numbered COA contained in the shrink wrap with the book, one of 9500 signed copies, if memory serves correctly.

[Alan DeCamp 0]

Then you have the enhanced cover signed. CB will allow it to be entered as a variant due to the COA.

[Michael R. Wagner 1]

Today (2/20/2021) I found my signed copy w/ the three autographs.  It's not a Dynamic Forces variant.  The back of the sealed bag says Beckett & Associates, 675 E. Big Beaver Rd, Troy MI  48083.  $4.99 is stamped on the front of the bag.  The barcode stamped on the bag is 728192951008.  It has the die-cut cover overlay with Batman swinging on the rope; the three autographs are on the half-cover.

I think this is a variant distinct from the other variants listed in the master db list.

[Michael R. Wagner 1]

Trying again to post...

[Mark J. Castaneda 12]

COA included?

[Michael R. Wagner 1]

Yes.  I've attached a scan here.

[Mark J. Castaneda 12]

Set the issue number as 500/C. Be sure to include the COA info in the notes field. Send in a correction for it - we'll be on the look out for it.

[Michael R. Wagner 1]

Done!  Uploaded the scan and issue data a moment ago.

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Mike