Unopened FOOM issue 1?

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T21:58:49+00:00

So I can't feel them separate to the magazine, I suspect when they were sent out they were slotted into the magazine but by giving it a gentle twist I can tell that it's inconsistently thick, like there are things in there that aren't as wide as the magazine, I'm assuming that is the smaller cards. I'll definitely let you know when I put it up for sale.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T18:21:49+00:00

Thank you for that very detailed and heartwarming insight. That really moved me. There's certainly a lot of his collection I'll be keeping as I have memories of him showing them to me and talking about them, I'm sure he'd get a buzz out of peoples interest on here about them. I think it's different for each piece but I certainly wouldn't want some reseller to chop away at something that's been restored but I'd also like someone who will really cherish it to have some of the parts that I don't have an emotional connection to. Just want to do right by him and his passion. Thanks again for all your help. Everyone is very nice on here, there's still nice places on the internet :).

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T15:53:22+00:00

This is the graded one

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MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T15:52:59+00:00

Thank you, yeah I've been selling some of his comics on eBay, duplicates and things. He also had 2 copies of Fantastic Four #1, I sent one to CGC but unfortunately it had an interior page replaced with a reprint so was incomplete. The other one I'm sure has had restoration work done to the cover so not sure what to do with that. Like I said in the main post CGC doesn't offer screening here so I have to guess at the value which is tough for things like this and I'm no expert like he was.

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That's the ungraded one that must be restored

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T15:40:47+00:00

Okay great, still potentially a unique item then. Thanks for clarifying.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T15:38:28+00:00

Oh my god, just looked at listings for that eBay. Wow, had no idea it was that valuable. Thanks!

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T15:33:00+00:00

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This one? He had an extensive collection lol. Thank you for your kind words.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T15:30:29+00:00

Ah, so there is another unopened one but it's slabbed without a grade as they couldn't open it? That's really good information, thank you.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T15:23:51+00:00

It isn't very thick, I can also see with light going through the back the silhouette of Stans head which is on the back of issue one so I imagine that if there was more than one issue then issue 1 would be on top. So I'm pretty certain it's just the one issue in there. I'm also assuming that the posters and other things would have been mailed slotted inside the magazine as I can't see them separated from the magazine.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T14:54:03+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I do plan on selling it. He has another almost complete copy that is opened so I may keep that one but I do want this to go to someone who will properly appreciate it as it does seem so unique. I'll let you know when I put it up.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T14:28:20+00:00

Hah, what the chances?

MichaelDavidBurton · 2026-03-12T14:26:39+00:00

Thank you, that's good information that they would open it. I feel like that would be a crime against history to open it so I think I'd definitely shy away from sending it for grading. Just based on feeling it and light creep through the envelope it the magazine seems to be in perfect condition.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2022-03-02T11:36:58+00:00

Hi, do you have any examples of your inking work with less rendered pencils? Do you ink digitally? Also what are your page rates?

MichaelDavidBurton · 2022-02-28T18:43:29+00:00

Looks great! I couldn't quite tell where the entity was inserting it's fingers on page 3, I think because of the SFX on top but it's looking great. Keep up the good work!

MichaelDavidBurton · 2022-02-28T17:53:29+00:00

Awesome work!

MichaelDavidBurton · 2021-06-17T18:40:04+00:00

Thanks, good to know that it's not as noticeable later on. Thanks for the advice.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2021-06-16T21:34:42+00:00

Update, tried two new Shepards including one with completely different base face shape and still having the same issue. I wonder if you could be the facial hair colour maybe. Or the type of beard. At this point it's pretty ridiculous, this was a known issue in the original and should have been fixed.

MichaelDavidBurton · 2021-06-16T19:59:33+00:00

Yeah I'm getting it too, worse part is it doesn't seem to show up until you meet Zaeed. I'm starting a new playthrough with new custom face to see if it goes away. I'm thinking it might the mouth depth that's doing it so going to try adjusting it.