Author: Norman Robinson
The unwritten rule of investing in Marvel Comics is that Amazing Spider-Man volume one is the safest bet. One of our dear readers requested a write up on some aspect of first appearances in comic books. I have picked a forgotten first from ASM volume one; simply...
Should you speculate on a series, not just one key book or character; but an entire universe of imagination and creative development? What makes a series popular? What are the signs that it is here to stay? What to do when that particular series fades from media...
The Joker is a sarcastic sociopath, a sycophant of silliness, a cold-blooded master of mayhem. But his new right-hand woman, Punchline, is one seriously disturbed mistress of crime. She is sexy smart like Harley Quinn and that is where the similarities end. Punchline is all about the...
There is no mightier superhero than Wolverine to stride out of the Bronze Age. Perhaps the X-Men as a team is close, but Wolverine is the lone standout. It got so bad in the 80s we really started to hate this character with his bombastic, "I am...
Comic books are a fun way to invest and enjoy some slight nostalgia mixed with the excitement of finding a key book or heavily discounted collectible. However, the comic book is oftentimes worth very little. Your average non-key book without a spectacular cover...
Certain covers really capture the imagination better than any movie, play, or TV show. They inspire and intrigue hinting at some groundbreaking story or plot twist for our favorite heroes inside those hallowed pages. Some of these covers are so beloved that we honor them as...
"The things that we own, sometimes own us." Comic books are no exception to that rule. Every comic book collector loves the hunt for that rare copy, first print, first appearance, rare finds, great speculations, and/or essential picks to complete his collection. But what do you...
Sub-Mariner had his time in the spotlight then disappeared until the 60s. He eventually returned to the superhero ranks, though. This begs the question we will see him in a movie? Back in 2016, there was a catalyst for a potential movie, but so far just rumors....
Everyone likes to get in on the latest hot fad in terms of comic investing. You may feel as if you are riding a wave of popularity and profit. Unfortunately, for most speculators and investors, this wave usually crashes on the beach of the "next best...
The Punisher has a huge fanbase, several volumes of comics, movies, TV series, and the recent successful Netflix series. Yep, Punisher is here to stay. Can speculators or investors score big money with the second appearance of Punisher? The Punisher is basically Dirty Harry in...
