I don't know about you, but I have a list of items which I dream of owning one day but haven't found yet. Or in some cases haven't found for the right price. So here is my 'Dear Santa' list ... a list hopeful for holiday miracles that probably won't happen.
1) Action Comics #252 - the first appearance of Supergirl. In mint condition it goes for just under $3000. I have seen issues in a variety of conditions offered on EBay for several hundred. I don't have that much free money nor would I want to buy something without looking at it first.
I actually came close to getting a copy a few years ago. I was at a convention and a dealer had a relatively inact, albeit beat-up, copy and was asking $200. I pulled out every dollar in my pocket ... $140 ... only to be told it wasn't enough.
This is the 'grail piece' for me. I wonder if I will ever own it. I don't think I have been a good enough boy for Santa to bring it to me.
I actually came close to getting a copy a few years ago. I was at a convention and a dealer had a relatively inact, albeit beat-up, copy and was asking $200. I pulled out every dollar in my pocket ... $140 ... only to be told it wasn't enough.
This is the 'grail piece' for me. I wonder if I will ever own it. I don't think I have been a good enough boy for Santa to bring it to me.
2) Gary Frank Full-sized Supergirl statue, issued by Bruckner - I have the mini-statue which is beautiful. I love the Peter David Supergirl run and would love to have this full size statue as part of the shrine. As it is out of production, prices on the web run for around $250.
I also came close to getting this. I was in Toronto at a conference and went into a local comic book store. There was the statue on sale for 50% off - or $200 American. I pulled out all the cash I had in my wallet ... $160 ... and was told it was not enough.
3) Limited edition Supergirl Movie DVD - Okay, a confession. I haven't seen the Supergirl movie in close to 20 years. I know ... I know. And I don't own a copy. Of all the things that seem like a possibility for me to find and purchase, this is it. I would even take the 'not Limited Edition' version.
I suppose the time is right for me to use some Christmas money to seek this out and get it.
4) Micheal Turner Full-sized Supergirl Statue, issued by Bruckner - I just like this statue. I like the 'floating' feeling of Kara and the crystal base. It goes for around $300 on-line. I haven't seen this one in person enough to offer an amount that is not enough.
5) Infinite Heroes Action Figure Three-pack, including Supergirl - This is the item most likely to land in my stocking. Available for around $20 off the web, it includes a Kara figure which has received some praise on the internet. Looks pretty cool and would be a nice little addition to the shrine. While it is not a grail piece, it is easily available and so winds up on this list.
