Author: daviscollection

by daviscollection | March 13, 2021

If collecting physical stock certificates is new to you, then this blog post is for you! Read more to learn the basics of this growing hobby.  If you've made it this far, it's safe to say that you have a modicum of interest in collecting stock...

by daviscollection | March 7, 2021

If you could make double digits returns on your investment by grading a comic book, would you? In some cases, you might be able to do just that. So when exactly does it make sense to grade your comic books? In my previous article, I discussed the...

by daviscollection | March 5, 2021

I saw a Phantom Stranger comic posted on social media the other day and it got me thinking; if the DCU wanted to build out their universe, could the Phantom Stranger become relevant again? I believe the answer is yes! When you look at the Marvel...

by daviscollection | March 2, 2021

As a comic book investor, you want the biggest return for your investment. What if smaller returns over time actually beat short-term speculation returns and losses? This is a value investing hypothesis, read on to learn more! When it comes to investing in the stock market,...

by daviscollection | February 23, 2021

Has anyone else watched the Netflix series "Spy Craft"? I have to say that I got sucked into it recently and I'm not much of a TV binge-watcher (which is strange for a comic book guy to say). Needless to say, it is both entertaining and informative,...

by daviscollection | February 22, 2021

Black turtlenecks and shoulder holsters are not the only things that these spy characters have in common; they all have key books with the opportunity of appreciation if we see a renewed interest in the genre that is Espionage! If you read my last...

by daviscollection | February 21, 2021

Why has Incredible Hulk #181 always been a key Bronze Age book, while Wolverine's (controversial) first appearance/first cameo, Incredible Hulk #180, has lagged behind? The cover of course! Let's take a look at first cover appearances and why they matter. Or...

by daviscollection | February 14, 2021

Dividend-yielding stocks, growth stocks, and commodities are all aspects of a well-rounded financial investment portfolio. What if I told you that Gold and Silver Age keys, Bronze Age keys, and Modern Age speculation books can be segmented and diversified in the same way? If you are looking...

by daviscollection | February 9, 2021

That's a bold statement right? Knowing exactly which comic book grades are the best buys is difficult to do. However, if you look at the numbers and do some research, it's not THAT difficult. I believe that CGC 6.5 and 5.5 are the...