Category: Comic Collecting 101
September is Banned Book month and it is worth mentioning that the government's effort to ban artistic materials continues, even as we creep almost a quarter of a century through the 2000s. Censorship battles are legendary - from...
For those who may not be aware, Jeff The Landshark is a new character introduced by Marvel in 2019. The character's adorable nature has made him a fan favorite and launched him into his own ongoing digital comic series on Marvel Unlimited. The goal...
When the law fails and no new loopholes can be found, can a gentleman's agreement between the two biggest rivals in the industry save comics? Disney’s most beloved mascot Mickey Mouse is due...
Sociology is the study of human society. Understanding how one functions in society can help collectors and investors navigate the comic book market. The way these two groups interact in the comic book community is constantly evolving. Understanding these changes could be the difference between success or...
Are you a Comic Book addict? I know I am. But when I say addict, I don't mean: Do you read a lot of comics? No, this is more about the rabbit holes we find ourselves falling into when we start buying a mere handful of comic...
Welcome back! Last time around we delved into the history of the bifurcation of the newsstand and direct markets for new comic books. This time we’re going to look at what makes newsstand editions much rarer and thereby much more expensive than direct comics. A...
As most collectors are aware, there’s a difference in value between the direct edition and the newsstand edition of a comic book. But what does this mean? How rare are newsstand editions? Most importantly, how does this affect the prices of the two editions? In this series,...
The federal government recently announced that it will provide up to $20,000 in student loan cancellation to Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in student loan cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers are eligible for this relief if their individual income is less than $125,000 ($250,000...
The grading experiment is back on track after some delays caused by the pandemic and life events. The intent of the series was to provide our readers with a first-hand account and a "how to" for the grading process. The first part of the experiment was interviewing...
The hobby of VHS collecting is emerging! Yes, VHS, the dead media of the 80s and 90s is now a sought-after collectible. There are different preferences when it comes to what collectors are looking for. Some like to collect open media to watch and relive...
