Category: Comic Collecting 101

Cancelled Series: The X, Y & Z of speculation failure…

So what happens when a book is hyped as the next big thing and seems all set to get its own movie/TV series, but then doesn’t and instead looks like it might get cancelled? We have an example of this very scenario with the recent cancellation...

Everybody Loves Ronin!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) can be a stark driver of comic value to collectors and the open market.  If a character makes an appearance in the MCU you can witness an almost immediate impact in the value of that character's brand and the value of...

The Comic Book Nightmare: Overpaying

Okay, so you went to your friendly neighborhood comic retailer and paid too much for a comic book (well above market). Should you dig a hole and bury your head in the sand? Maybe. The superior speculator tries to learn from his or her mistake. I have...

Savage Rumors

With all things ‘Immortal Hulk’ currently absorbing the attention of comic book fans, now we get a new twist on future Marvel plans for the Hulk family. According to the latest rumors, see here, the upcoming Disney+ streaming service is planning to release a Hulk/She-Hulk...

Mattel & Hasbro product lines with comics to profit from

The 1980s were a fast-paced decade that featured an ongoing cold war, hot economic growth, new wave music, rad fashion and comics based on toy lines. The strange thing is, all the above - excepting economic growth and comics based...

Are prototype first appearances worth buying?

Of all the comics sought out by collectors there are none more valuable than the very first appearance of a popular character. But while the debate still rages over whether a cameo is more important than the first full appearance of a popular hero, there’s a...

Demoted from Captain to Ms. Marvel

Captain Marvel was a great movie.  Full of fun, action, and most of all, it was a great character introduction movie.  I would venture to guess that we have not learned all the secrets of Carol Danvers and her journey to become Captain Marvel.  Much like...

On Bargain Bin Hunting

We all want the blue chip key comics in our collections. Whether it’s to show them off, earn premium returns or just to own a piece of history. When the majority of comic collectors set out to buy comics, most of the seasoned comic hunters keep...

MCU Phase 8 - The Ocho

"The darkest hour is just before the dawn." - Thomas Fuller.  It seems like we are really going speculation crazy now that we are about a month from Avengers: End Game.  Personally, I have been working overtime trying to speculate the future and get a jump...

The New Collector: Amazing Spider-Man #300

One of the top keys of the Modern Age is Amazing Spider-Man #300. This comic has a furious turnover rate. That makes it a great first comic for newbies to comic book collecting and investment. It sells easily and is, therefore, easier to unload if you...