Author: Matt Tuck

by Matt Tuck | November 14, 2017

Were you among the droves of collectors who readied for the “Thor: Ragnarok” hype to boost Thor sales? Did you invest in key Thor comics in preparation of the newfound interest in the characters found in the movie? So far in November, you...

by Matt Tuck | November 13, 2017

Since Todd McFarlane and Dave Michelinie first introduced us to Venom back in 1988 in “Amazing Spider-Man” #300, the character has generated a massive following. Marvel has attempted various renditions of Venom in his 29 years in comics, but nothing tops the original....

by Matt Tuck | November 7, 2017

Halloween 2017 is in the history books, but the holiday’s lasting impression can be felt in the comic book community. With people looking for scares during October, Fox obliged with the “New Mutants” trailer having a heavy horror theme. That has resulted in...

by Matt Tuck | November 6, 2017

I guess you get tired of living in Asgard and fighting giants who are trying to invade Midgard. Eventually, all mythological beings grow bored of staying in their comfort zone and use their magical hammers to fly off into space and have whirlwind...

by Matt Tuck | October 31, 2017

Since it’s Halloween, it seems appropriate to talk about horror comics. It’s too easy to spend this article covering the likes of modern horror giants like “Spawn,” “The Walking Dead,” “Swamp Thing,” and “Hellboy.” I’m going to focus on the classic horror genre...

by Matt Tuck | October 30, 2017

Getting the most return on your investments. That’s the bottom line when it comes to buying comics, right? Sure, we’re all fans, but in the end, we want to make profits. With that in mind, we’re going to spotlight some of the dependable...

by Matt Tuck | October 29, 2017

Whenever I read the word “Shazam,” I hear it in Gomer Pyle’s voice, complete with southern drawl that adds a y to the am. The original Captain Marvel is in the works to make his modern screen debut (outside of the animated universe, that is) if...

by Matt Tuck | October 28, 2017

Trailers, trailers, all around. It seems that every couple of weeks, there’s a new superhero movie trailer being released. If it’s not a trailer for a movie or show, then it’s pictures from the sets that give us our first look at the...

by Matt Tuck | October 21, 2017

As baseball’s boys of summer stretch their respective seasons into fall, collectors can watch the winners and losers jockeying for position throughout October. When it comes to the comic book market, you almost have to see it as a game similar to baseball. You have your...

by Matt Tuck | October 21, 2017

The comic book market can be fickle. One mention of a movie or television show, and you get a comic’s sales soaring. Then the movie or show reaches viewers and you end up watching those issues you invested in dropping like cinder blocks in the Mississippi...