Author: daviscollection

Does Market Timing Matter for New Collectors?

Timing the market is an investing phrase used across many different asset classes, including comic books! Let's talk about comic book market timing and whether or not you need to be concerned about it as a new collector. When it comes to investing in comic books or...

Comic Book Collecting vs. Investing; What You Need to Know Before You Get Started

We all know that the comic book market has been on fire the past year, if not longer, but what about new collectors and investors that are getting into the market? You're in luck, because this article is for you! Let's talk about Collecting vs...

What to do When Silver Age Keys are Out of Reach?

With record-breaking sales of Silver Age comic books and even Bronze Age books happening on what feels like a weekly basis, I have to ask; are Silver Age keys out of reach for the average collector? As I mentioned in other articles and interviews, I am often...

Showcase #17 and the Case for Adam Strange

Showcase #17 has been listed in the Overstreet Price Guide for as long as I can remember as one of the most valuable science fiction comics books. I went on a journey to find out why... Adam Strange is one of the characters, much like Hawkman,...

Kevin Smith: New Movie Released as an NFT; Now What?

Most comic book collectors are familiar with Kevin Smith due to his involvement in writing comic books, his show Comic Book Men on AMC, and his comic book podcast Fatman on Batman, among other things. It appears that Kevin will be entering the world of non-fungible tokens,...

Is the First Appearance of Star-Lord Undervalued?

I just rewatched Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and I was reminded just how fun and enjoyable that movie franchise is. It also reminded me that Star-Lord has become a pivotal player in the Marvel Universe. Long ago and far away... Prior to the MCU, I...

Comic Collectors: Learn from Ultra-High Net Worth Investors

Hey comic collectors, how much should you invest in your comic book collection? You can use the same investment ratios as ultra-high net worth investors when it comes to managing your investment in collectibles! A recent report published by Deloitte showed that ultra-high net worth...

How to Spot a Pedigree Book in the Wild

A keen eye can produce superior investment returns when you know how to spot pedigree collection comic books while on the hunt! In a recent post, I discussed what a pedigree collection is and some of the various types currently listed with CGC. Presently, I would...

A Pedigree Could Add Considerable Value to Your Comic Book

Someone scribbled their name on the cover of the silver age book you just bought? It could be worth more than you think if it's a Pedigree book! I admittedly knew little about these books before doing the research prior to this article. I was interested...

Should Comic Book Collectors get their Books Graded?

The year 2000 forever changed comic book collecting and investing. While many people were distracted by Y2K, the year also saw the first-ever graded comic books by a third party, CGC in particular. The comic book market would never be the same. Steve Borock, who was a...