Category: Comic Collecting 101
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...
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...
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...
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