Category: Comic Collecting 101
Sometimes, things that seem to be easy are instead very complex. There is more to a book being valuable than appearing on a hot list. In my previous article, I covered grading, plot elements, and other attributes that can make a book more valuable...
Even after an unprecedented year in terms of the volume of content produced, Marvel is keeping its foot on the gas pedal. During Day Two of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), Marvel released additional details about upcoming animated projects including, Spider-Man: Freshman Year, X-Men '97, and Marvel Zombies....
Collectors and investors know that certain comic books sell for more than other issues. Various factors can cause a book to be in demand and sell for a premium. The more favorable elements the issue possesses, the more in demand it will become on the market, if...
The economy is changing. The Consumer Price Index rose. The CPI is a good indicator of everyday prices of goods we use like gasoline, food, rent, and other items. This means that everyone is paying across the board more for goods. The increase in the CPI will...
When I first got back into comics after many years of absence, I noticed one thing right off the bat. That some of the local comic shops outright refused to talk about speculation in comics at all. In fact, the more I brought it up,...
Most of our writers read and respond to comments. Many of the writers even base articles on those comments. We try to meet the needs of our readers. Over and over, though, the comments on this site seem to share one mistaken belief... That this site and...
The Internet is full of comic book investing and collecting advice. Many sites have a "HOT PICK" or heard a rumor that makes buying into the next MCU characters a can't-miss proposition. Rarely is the advice backed up by data or an identifiable source. The rising...
The Internet is full of comic book investing and collecting advice. Many sites have a "HOT PICK" or heard a rumor that makes buying into the next MCU characters a can't-miss proposition. Rarely is the advice backed up by data or an identifiable source. The rising cost...
Bloggers write their personal opinions from a safe place in their homes. Journalists go out into the field and conduct research. This data will allow collectors, investors, speculators, and hobbyists to better navigate the worlds you travel. The following is a comic market report from the Motor...
One of the biggest drivers of comic book speculation is the prospect that a character will show up in a movie or TV show. With so many different companies owning some or all of the rights to different Marvel characters, it can be difficult to understand which...
