Category: Comic Collecting 101

by James Jou | July 9, 2019

One of the flagship TV series announced for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service is an animated series based on Marvel’s comic book series “What If?” Comic books benefit from the MCU bump; what if, they also benefit from a Disney+ bump? Puns aside, it’s certainly possible, but...

by Blaise Tassone | July 8, 2019

Turok’s is a name you may have heard of, which is likely as he’s been around since 1954. Believe it or not, Turok still has fans today and those fans are willing to pay premium dollars for back issues of their primitive hero. Although some...

by Blaise Tassone | July 8, 2019

If Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon and John Carter had a baby, that baby would be Adam Strange. Created by legendary comic writer Gardner Fox, with help by artist extraordinaire Carmen Infantino and former Buck Rogers artist Murphy Anderson on inking duties, the original Adam Strange stories...

by Blaise Tassone | July 6, 2019

If you’re a fan of the paranormal, the 1980s and live action shows that wear their comic book influences on their sleeves, then you’ll probably enjoy the Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’. Currently on its third season, this fan favorite show has spawned several comic book spin...

by Blaise Tassone | July 5, 2019

The journey is over. This month's Walking Dead #193 ended up being the final issue of the long running Zombie/horror series, and so we are left to ponder the aftermath that the conclusion of the saga will have on the Robert Kirkman comic. How will...

by James Jou | July 5, 2019

  “Word up: I’m Super Saiyan.” - RZA   Outside of North America, the history and culture of comic books also runs very deep in many foreign countries; none more so than perhaps Japan. While the most accessible exposure to Japanese superheroes...

by ChargingGoat | July 4, 2019

Happy 4th!  I assume all my readers love the band Styx and have the article title/hit-ish song running through your head.  At minimum, I hope you have a cold beverage and a burger or dog as you read this.  Summer is scorching along, a new Marvel...

by Blaise Tassone | July 3, 2019

Watching the ongoing price rise on Marvel Special Edition #15, after the Shang-Chi film was announced for Phase 4 of the MCU back in December, has at this point become an almost vertiginous experience. However, if the recent price surges on MSE #15 have made you...

by Blaise Tassone | June 19, 2019

Many collectors are avoiding DC comics right now. One consequence of this 'lack of love' has been a noticeable lowering of demand, and subsequently of prices, on many key DC books. For the moment, at least, it seems like Marvel dominates the comic collectibles field -...

by James Jou | June 19, 2019

For the purposes of financial investment, a generic “it will go up” is not good enough.  It is necessary to know how much and when.  Here we will present actionable information for a lower risk investment strategy. Call of the Day:  Amazing Spider-Man #101...