Category: Comic Collecting 101
Do I prefer one over the other? Hmmm...I've just bullseye'd a deeply loaded question right at my forehead! What if instead I asked, "Is Marvel Comics #1 The Most Important Comic EVER?" Opinions will vary, but could getting in so early to the new digital asset (aka...
So, you've decided to start selling some of your comic collection. You’ve come to the right place! Selling comics can be a tricky business, especially if you’re not sure what you’re doing. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the top strategies for...
Mystery boxes/packs in the comic collecting hobby have grown in popularity over the past years. Their draw is typically the chance to win an expensive book for a fraction of its price. The following newly released mystery packs contain some of the rarest Spider-man variants by a...
After attending the Motor City Comic Con, ("MCE") I am reminded of the lyrics of the classic Buffalo Springfield song... "There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear." The currents of the comic book market have changed for both...
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so what better time than to look at Marvel's first Asian superhero: Shang-Chi? Shang-Chi and Fu Manchu would debut in Special Marvel Edition #15 in December 1973, and the series would be renamed Master of...
There's a lot going on in the comic community these days, particularly in the Indie sector. Here's a look at some of the latest when it comes to collabs, special releases, and exclusives in the indie world. The comic-collecting community is much like comics themselves; incredibly diverse...
Collecting items that you enjoy can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby. However, many collectors may not be aware of the ways in which they can leverage their collections to their advantage. Whether you collect art, sports memorabilia, or vintage comic books, there are several...
Most of these tidbits were too small to turn into a full-blown article, but that does not mean they do not have ramifications that could impact the collectors' market and fan experiences. Know who you're Reading Informal Blogging vs. Journalism Recent columns have...
The key to locating undervalued books is to find issues that are often ignored but still have a fan base. Buying books that others avoid is a nice long-term strategy to have in the hobby. These books usually cost very little money, while the low price point...
Amazing Spider-Man #129 features the first appearance of the Punisher! This huge key is well known by collectors but you may not know about its foreign editions. Here's your complete collecting guide - does anyone out there own them all? Jon Bernthal is back! Set to reprise...