Eternals #8 HTF Early UPC Whitman Multi-Pack Variant White Pages 1977 CGC 9.6

Description: Comic:Eternals #8. Multi-pack edition.CGC 9.6. Certification #4404883015.Marvel Comics. 1977. White pages. Multi-Pack Editions:Multi-pack editions were the first ever "direction edition" comics, started in 1977 and are first printings. The UPC was used only briefly due to the confusion it caused among retailers. In 1978, the UPC area was then switched to a blank box to better differentiate between the newsstand and direct editions since direct editions could not be returned if unsold. Both 1977 and some blank box UPC area 1978 multi-pack editions are extremely hard to find in high grade due to their lower print runs and the nature in which they were sold. These become less and less rare as time progressed with direct editions eventually surpassing newsstand editions due to the change in the way comics were primarily sold over time i.e. the switch from newsstands, convenience stores, grocery stores, etc. to direct sales in comic book stores. From the 10th edition of the Overstreet Price Guide (page A-2): "It seems that all comics going directly to the comic shops have to be coded differently, as they are sold on a no-return basis while newsstand comics are not. Marvel held a special meeting with many of the major dealers at the San Diego convention to discuss this subject. Most dealers did not voice strong complaints against the special coding. Both printed versions are first original printings. The emblem on the cover is the only difference." The multi-pack edition census for this issue at the time of this listing is shown in the 2nd photo. The chronological progression of multi-pack price and UPC areas is shown in the 3rd photo. Condition:Case has no chips or cracks. Shipping:I combine shipping for multiple items. Shipping 2-3 additional comics is a flat additional charge of $4 for buyers in the USA.I cannot ship more than 4 comics per box so 5 or more would require a 2nd shipment with the shipping fee then starting again. All international purchases ship with Ebay's international shipping service. I do not know or have access to international rates to quote from since those amounts are determined by Ebay. If you plan to purchase multiple BIN listings or win multiple auctions, please do not pay until I send you an updated invoice with the correct shipping cost. Packaging method is shown in the last photo in this listing. This will vary slightly if more than one comic is shipped in the same package. Will ship fully insured USPS Priority. If you need a different type of shipping service, contact me prior to purchasing. Shipping addresses cannot be changed after an item is paid for.Shipping cost is determined by buyer's location. I do not charge for handling. I do not sell outside of Ebay.

Price: 80 USD

Location: Longview, Washington

End Time: 2024-11-21T17:51:42.000Z

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