Author: bdeschaine

Five Late Printings To Keep An Eye On

Late printings typically have very small print runs making the books super attractive from an investment standpoint. In this article, I will discuss five late printings that I think have material upside potential.

Ten Key Newsstand Variants from the 1990s Comic Boom

Newsstand variants from the 1990s are some of the most undervalued comic books in the market as I discussed in this article. The large print runs during the comic boom made many books appear worthless. When viewed through the eyes of the newsstand variants...

Revisiting Punchline - The Joke's on Who???

It's been a long time since we've seen a mania in the comic book collecting hobby that rivals the arrival of Punchline. This article will review the current status of her first two appearances and touch on the future of the character.  

There's Always Money in the Newsstand - Collecting the Boom

Newsstand editions from the comic book boom in the 1990s are the most underappreciated and undervalued area within comics at the moment.  There are many undervalued gems out there as the collecting community underestimates the scarcity of these books. History I grew up collecting newsstand edition...

The Curious Case of Spectacular Spider-Man #176

One of the hottest back issues on the back issue market right now is Spectacular Spider-Man #176. The book features the first appearance of a character named Corona.  Prior to a few weeks ago nobody was talking about this book or even...

Punchline - A Case In Collecting Modern 1st Appearances

  Punchline is the newest entrant into Batman's rogue's gallery.  Her 1st appearance is causing a wave of speculation for two current books with more coming. This article will discuss how collecting modern 1st appearances is evolving.   1st Appearance vs. 1st Cameo I will do my...

Miles Morales Comics You Need to be Hunting

There are very few, if any, comic book characters right now with as bright a future as Miles Morales. This article will discuss some important comics to be on the lookout for.   Ultimate Fallout #4

Miracleman: A Postmodern Marvel

Miracleman is more likely than not the best comic book that you've never read. Marvel has been dropping hints that new stories may be coming for the character which should send key back issues soaring. Brief Background Miracleman's history is a long winding story that...

Ten Comic Picks for the Next Ten Years

The list below doesn't include any hidden gems but these are all books that should grow in demand over the next decade.  Public awareness and as a result demand for these characters should grow over the next ten years as these characters become central to comics, TV,...

Does the Ghost-Spider #1 1:100 Variant have a Worthy Contender?

The JeeHyung Lee Ghost-Spider #1 1:100 variant is currently the undisputed champion of high-ratio variant comic books and it really isn’t open for debate. The cover is mesmerizing in its simplicity and coloring. Raw versions of the comic routinely sell for $400 or more while...