Category: Comic Collecting 101

by Doug Ohlandt | October 7, 2021

It’s the month for frights and scares!  In honor of our great national obsession with things that go bump in the night, let’s take a look at the comics that were such an influential part of the horror comic boom of the 1970s, and how those same...

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by Norman Robinson | October 6, 2021

This month, the top five Bronze Age comics (in terms of sales volume) range in scope from the martial arts to a merciless vigilante.  What are the relative return trends of these top comic books? Is there any commonality and why are some of these...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 3, 2021

Hello collectors! Are you just starting out on your comic collector journey? Maybe you've been doing this for a while, or maybe you want to know more about CGC! In this series we'll talk about what CGC is, the different grading tiers, and more. So sit back,...

by Mike W | September 21, 2021

In this blog, I will debate two books. Which is the better long-term investment going forward? Let's pit Tales of Suspense #39 against Fantastic Four #5 and see who comes out on top. One book represents the past, but maybe also the future? The other comic represents...

by Joseph Overaitis | September 12, 2021

The king is dead! Long live the new comic book king!  If you're following our Instagram, you would have seen us post about the 9.6 Amazing Fantasy #15 sold by Heritage Auction for a...

by $Rico$ | September 7, 2021

Get your comics pressed. Easier said than done, right?  That's why I'm here.  I continue to get recommendations after posting my past articles on this topic.  I only feel it's right to showcase additional people who press and clean comics regularly because their work is fantastic. ...

by Dblegal | September 5, 2021

Drugs have played a critical role in several character arcs.  But we are not talking about the classic experimental drugs that have played a role in the origins of several superheroes, such as the super-solider serum creating Captain America or the drugs creating Power Man or The...

by Matt Tuck | September 3, 2021

If you could have any comics back in your collections, which would they be? For me, it will always be that FF #12 and ASM #14...

by Joseph Overaitis | September 1, 2021

In my last article, I wrote about how the comics you purchase can help you keep your costs down to increase your Return on Investment.  This article will focus on some costs you may not have even considered that could affect your bottom line....

by TimothyCheatwood | August 29, 2021

When going to a Flea Market or Trade Day, how do you narrow down what you are searching for?  Will you be looking for specific keys? In addition to that, are you looking for HOT books? Because if so, there is always the chance of only finding...