Author: Lauren Sisselman

by Lauren Sisselman | October 6, 2021

Golden Age photo covers are some of my favorite pieces of comic history, and can be hard to come by! These photo covers could be found on a myriad of different comics, including hero comics and romance comics. Photo cover comics are also fairly reasonably priced, making...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 3, 2021

Hello collectors! Are you just starting out on your comic collector journey? Maybe you've been doing this for a while, or maybe you want to know more about CGC! In this series we'll talk about what CGC is, the different grading tiers, and more. So sit back,...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 2, 2021

Good Girl Art is one of the most recognizable art styles in the comic book universe -- especially Golden Age GGA! Good Girl Art, by definition, just means attractive women in comics. Comic books of all genres have featured GGA, from teen humor to out-of-this-world sci-fi. Some...

by Lauren Sisselman | August 12, 2021

Are you a fan of collecting signatures? Do you long for the days of standing in line at cons waiting for that hot autograph? You and me both! But thanks to the efforts of many CGC Signature Series reps and CGC, you can still get your books...

by Lauren Sisselman | August 9, 2021

With summer dwindling down and stores putting out their fall collections, that can mean only one thing - school is starting again soon! Comics and school do go hand in hand, and these back-to-school comics are affordable and might even yield you a return later on!...

by Lauren Sisselman | August 1, 2021

ComicConnect is known for getting impressive and hard-to-find books from all eras. From platinum age to more modern fare, Comic Connect auctions have sold record-breaking books through the years, making them one of the most highly regarded comic auction sites on the internet. In this pulp-focused event...

by Lauren Sisselman | June 27, 2021

Everything is still Archie here, and we are not done celebrating the eternal teenager's 80th birthday! While there is a slew of Archie Comics to pick from, here are three that are largely overlooked by comic collectors overall. From pinup queens to the first diverse character in...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 21, 2021

Two years after 1989 Batman's debut, and on the heels of the highly anticipated sequel, Data East cashed in on Batmania and released Batman. This is the first time we see the DC character brought to solid-state life. The machine is hands down one of the best...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 15, 2021

Since its theatrical debut in 1984, Ghostbusters has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations across the globe. From toys to video games, to popular juices, to remakes, this franchise has seen it all! And thanks to the creative minds at Stern Pinball, Ghostbusters also got...

by Lauren Sisselman | May 1, 2021

Spider-Man, Spider-Man! Does whatever a spider can -- but can spiders play pinball? Gottlieb decide to answer that question in 1980 with a hearty yes! The Amazing Spider-Man was brought to solid-state life in the spring of 1980, sparking the imagination of kids in arcades everywhere. The...