Category: Comic Collecting 101
So, I'm enjoying my 3rd cup of coffee at around 2:00 (if you need to know why, scroll down to my bio!), and up pops the CGC fee increase announcement. There are some clear winners and losers to this announcement, but sneaky moves will try to...
BOOM! That crashing sound is the implosion of modern comic prices as CGC census numbers rise! SCREEEEECCCHHHH! Hold on a second. Let's slow down this natural gas-fueled bus of hyperbole. The truth is, indications suggest some truth to that statement. But, it's not time for modern comic...
I want to thank everyone that read my DC war comic posts. I received a number of comments asking for a review of Marvel war comics as well. So let’s take a look! We all know Nick Fury as the eye-patch sporting Director of S.H.I.E.L.D....
One trending detail that has been a staple in the movie industry is remakes of original films. Apparently, creativity can only go so far in the movie industry. I also believe that sometimes remakes of movies can provide a safety net in terms of a film not...
Believe it or not, each grading company is bringing a different sales value to the seller. Collectors should take notice. Its been an ongoing discussion for years, which is better, and this article will only barely touch the surface on the topic.
I have been investing in one form or another my entire life. Over the last 40 years, I have tried mutual funds, index funds, stocks, bonds, gold, and most especially collectibles. Many I failed with, but most proved to be a good bet on my future. Before...
Most of the readers know that I love comic books. What many of you do not know is that I also have collected, in the past, original art, including comic book pages. I love true works of art. I am now worried I just witnessed...
Comic books are selling at historic rates, nowadays. Popular titles containing characters such as the X-Men, Thor, Captain America, Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man are selling at mind-boggling rates, despite being in a worldwide pandemic. With that, do we believe a "comic book crash" is coming into the...
Hey comic collectors, how much should you invest in your comic book collection? You can use the same investment ratios as ultra-high net worth investors when it comes to managing your investment in collectibles! A recent report published by Deloitte showed that ultra-high net worth...
I have had several people ask me what makes a comic book a key issue. This is such a simple question and yet knowing the answer can help you in the long run. I will be focusing on major keys. That is your first lesson; not all...
