Category: Comic Collecting 101

by Joseph Overaitis | July 3, 2022

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...

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by Joseph Overaitis | June 22, 2022

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...

by Joseph Overaitis | June 20, 2022

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...

by Joseph Overaitis | June 6, 2022

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...

by jkornblatt | May 15, 2022

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...

by Joseph Overaitis | May 12, 2022

Welcome to Part 2 of the comic book grading experiment. In Part One, CGC President Matt Nelson provided insight on the grading process and books that should be targeted by first-time graders.  The information on pressing; census numbers; and other comic book characteristics was...

by Joseph Overaitis | May 1, 2022

Comic market manipulation is talked about only in passing among investors and collectors.  I would like to think that all comic book deals are non-problematic, but I am an attorney and know better.  I know that comic market manipulation can occur on a large scale or on...

by Joseph Overaitis | April 20, 2022

Elon Musk is my favorite superhero.  He is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Tony Stark here in our universe.   The best part is that he is also a comic book fan. He inspired me to try to apply his investment ability to a comic book investors' desire...

by Don | April 19, 2022

Who is the greatest comic book writer of all time? I've offered my suggestion for the GOAT below, but please VOTE for whom you think it is in the comment section below! Stan Lee I'm...

by Joseph Overaitis | April 12, 2022

I saved the best for last in my interview with CGC President Matt Nelson.  Comic Books to invest in for the future.  Books that you should be careful buying raw. Why you should pay attention to the...