Author: Joseph Overaitis

Report from the Field: MC3

The GoCollect readers deserve nothing but the best. Rather than sitting back, this reporter was once again sent into the field to gather the what's what in comics, pop culture, and collectibles.  Our readership is diverse, but through hard work, some scoops and interesting insights were obtained...

Undervalued Marvel Horror Comics Ready to Increase in Value

Marvel is starting to focus on the horror comics genre with the release of Werewolf by Night Special and the Blade project. Most collectors and investors are fixated on those characters' keys.  Ghost Rider keys are also picking up some steam with Keanu Reeves...

Weird Comic Books: The Good, The Bad, and the What Were They Thinking?

Comic books are a genre of story that has rarely deviated in format from their inception.  The reason is that people tend not to modify what is producing profits. Innovation is rarely seen in comic books. Every once in a while, a comic book will come out...

Tips and Tricks to Find Undervalued Comics

I want to pick the brains of our GoCollect universe.  In order to elicit your input, I want to offer everyone a chance to win a variant comic. One free Superman 78 #1 Variant edition will be given away to one lucky reader who leaves a comic...

Hurricane Ian's Impact on Comics

Hurricane Ian hit the coast of Florida.  This article is not meant to trivialize the cost the hurricane will have on people.  Other sites will cover the toll this storm will have on human lives. The purpose of this article is to make sure readers are fully...

Different Ways to Sell Comic Books and Collectibles: Part One

One of the greatest problems collectors and investors have is deciding how to liquidate all or parts of their accumulation of comic books. Collectors can try to believe they do not have to liquidate any of their books, but eventually selling will become an inevitability, be it...

September Comic Book Market Observations

Sociology is the study of human society.  Understanding how one functions in society can help collectors and investors navigate the comic book market.  The way these two groups interact in the comic book community is constantly evolving.  Understanding these changes could be the difference between success or...

Should you invest in The Thunderbolts keys after D23?

Matt Tuck is a great GoCollect writer.  He recently wrote an article about cold comics.  One of those comics mentioned was Incredible Hulk #449 and the first appearance of the Thunderbolts. Matt still has hope in the book but believes it suffered fallout because of the fans'...

Controversial Comic Covers: To Collect or Not to Collect?

Comic books serve as time capsules of society.  Things that were acceptable in one time frame may not be acceptable now.  The norms and knowledge of society evolve as time passes.  Doctors once used the practice of bleeding to treat many ailments.  Publishers, too, acted in the...

Knowledge is Power: Comic Market Odds, Ends, & Hidden Gems

Throughout the year, GoCollect writers research many potential articles.  Some of these articles are important but may not make it into the schedule to be published on the site. That does not mean they will not help the readers navigate the collector marketplace.  Here are a few...