Category: Comics in Movies & TV

Planet Of the Apes

Rise of the… Dawn of the… War for the… Conquest of the… So long as more titles (or more accurately pre-titles) can be generated, the Planet of the Apes franchise will forever live on. Until we get the next installment in the “of the” series, thankfully we...

Black Panther 2 Speculation: Taking a Closer Look at M'Baku

Shortly after Chadwick Boseman's tragic death in late August 2020, the value of Shuri's first appearance in Black Panther #2 rose dramatically. For example, in early August 2020, CGC 9.8 copies of Black Panther #2 generally sold for less than $250 on eBay. A month later, copies...

Squirrel Girl in the MCU? It's about as Far-Fetched as a Talking Raccoon

I just finished watching 2018's Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors on Disney+ and felt immediate regret for not watching them sooner! As I viewed the animated film, I realized it likely served as a means to test new characters before Disney brought them to the MCU. The film...

MCU Speculation: Jimmy Woo and the Agents of Atlas

Kevin Feige has already laid the groundwork for several new Marvel teams. He has confirmed only one new team so far: the Fantastic Four. Although not yet confirmed, Feige has given us good reason to believe we'll eventually see the Agents of Atlas in the MCU. What...

Are we Hitting a Transformers Boom?

The Transformers franchise has been a worldwide success overall. It started gaining popularity with the animated television series that lasted multiple seasons. Even the original comic series, Transformers, which started publication in 1984, had a planned run of four issues but exploded due to popularity. All in...

Investing in Important Bronze & Silver Age Books on a Budget

One of the things I hated asking one of my local comic book shop owners was what key books I should purchase from the Bronze and Silver Age.  His suggestions would always require me to rob a bank or win the lotto.  Instead of emptying your wallet,...

Getting Ahead of the Game – Key Blade Books to Snatch Up

I still remember seeing Wesley Snipes as Blade. Slicing, and cutting everyone in his path. He was ruthless, yet had a code of honor. Now in this new era, we have a new Blade in the works being played by Mahershala Ali. Ali has been in some...

Can't Afford a 1st Appearance? Try 1st Costume Appearances

Driven by the pandemic and stimulus checks, like the stock market, the comic book market is red hot. Many mega-keys such as X-Men #1, Giant-Size X-Men #1, and Incredible Hulk #181 have become unaffordable for...

Which Book Do You Want From the DCEU?

Despite the negative rumors, DC Comics is pushing forward with its own DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The media universe they are trying to create is very similar in replicating their comic rival, Marvel Studios. Bringing out the DCEU The DCEU is planning on releasing various movies...

Cameos vs 1st Appearances: Mr. Sinister and Gambit

I've written several times about potential inconsistencies in how investors view cameos vs 1st appearances. In some situations, the difference between a cameo and a first full appearance is quite clear. For example, consider the difference between The Incredible Hulk #180 and...