Author: Doug Ohlandt

by Doug Ohlandt | April 12, 2022

Moon Knight Episode 2 is in the books.  Premiering on April 6, the show featured the debut of Moon Knight’s Mr. Knight guise.  Did the comic debut of Mr. Knight rise or fall?  Let’s take a look at how the market reacted to this latest episode. Mr....

by Doug Ohlandt | April 5, 2022

The long-awaited Moon Knight TV series made its debut on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 30.  After much hype, conjecture, and speculation, as well as a craving for something new from the MCU – it’s been three months, for crying out loud – on the part of comic book...

by Doug Ohlandt | March 12, 2022

Issues of Amazing Spider-Man are arguably the most sought-after comics by both collectors and investors.  Prices keep rising as a result, pushing these comics beyond the reach of many.  However, there is an alternative – one that features Spider-Man and is rising rapidly in value.  For budget-conscious...

by Doug Ohlandt | March 1, 2022

Variant covers have existed in comics now for decades.  While most collectors are focused on Marvel variants and, to a lesser extent, DC variants and first issues of series from other publishers, there are some very desirable covers that aren’t variants of first issues or the latest...

by Doug Ohlandt | February 23, 2022

Known affectionately as “The Irreverent One,” Billy Graham was Marvel’s first black artist.  Though his tenure was brief, he left a lasting impact on Marvel storytelling, particularly in his work on Hero for Hire and Black Panther.  Let’s take a look at this influential artist’s work and...

by Doug Ohlandt | February 13, 2022

After a starring turn in James Gunn’s Suicide Squad film, Peacemaker received his own HBO Max TV series, released in January.  Let’s dive into the Peacemaker keys to find out what’s going on with this hero suddenly thrust into the limelight. Sometimes it just happens: that obscure...

by Doug Ohlandt | December 30, 2021

In 1993, DC Comics launched the imprint that would become the standard-bearer for horror, fantasy, and science fiction comics for over twenty-five years – Vertigo.  Let’s take a look at the key Vertigo books that are attracting collectors and investors. Vertigo Launch

by Doug Ohlandt | December 27, 2021

Golden Age pre-code horror has risen in popularity and value in 2021. It’s important to understand which series and issues are keys.  EC Comics published some of the most inventive horror comics ever; these should be among the first pre-code horror comics collectors and investors target.  Let’s...

by Doug Ohlandt | December 24, 2021

Just in time for Christmas, here’s a look at some more favorite Christmas comics celebrating the Yuletide season. Why is Santa a Bully, Mommy? You know that when the Rhino dresses as Santa Claus, chaos will...

by Doug Ohlandt | December 21, 2021

With rumors abounding over the past year regarding just who would be appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home, the film is finally out in theaters and we can begin to take a look at the many appearances and cameos to determine how this will affect comic speculation. ...