Category: Investment Speculation

by jkornblatt | March 2, 2023

So much of comic book collecting and investing nowadays is dominated by modern books.  With the endless variants, store exclusives, and first appearances of ultimately insignificant characters, many investors, especially those who prefer older books, often feel ignored and left out of the conversation.  Fortunately,...

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by Lauren Sisselman | March 1, 2023

On March 2 Heritage is giving us the chance to win some signed and graded books in their CGC Signature Series Showcase Auction -- here are a few of my top pics from this auction! Signature Series graded comic books are a unique way of showcasing your...

by Todd A Neikirk | March 1, 2023

People have collected comics for decades, but the hobby got a big boost in the 1990s. Part of this boom was Wizard, a comics magazine that tracked the hottest issues of the day. Each month, the periodical would name the 10 hottest artists and writers. Here are...

by jkornblatt | February 28, 2023

One of the single biggest drivers of comic book speculation nowadays is the MCU.  From major characters like Spider-Man all the way down to D-listers like Frog Man, the MCU has fundamentally changed the way people look at comic books.  The goal of this...

by Todd A Neikirk | February 28, 2023

When it comes to football card collecting, offense is king. Hobbyists would much rather seek out the latest quarterback, running back, or wideout than the latest pass rusher or lockdown defensive back. Some defenders, though, are so fun that they become exceptions to the rule. And that...

by Matt Tuck | February 27, 2023

Quantumania may not have struck the right chords with critics, but it didn’t slow down buyers from hitting eBay for those Kang keys.  Sure, the time-traveling despot who is the looming threat to the entire Marvel Multiverse may have fallen short against...

by Doug Ohlandt | February 27, 2023

It’s time once more for Undervalued and Overlooked Comics! This time we’ll be looking at the Silver Age. Take a look at these comics that are flying under most collectors’ radars. First General Zod Zod’s back!...

by Luke Smith | February 27, 2023

Comic keys have always been a thing amongst collectors, but over the last two to three years their desirability has truly sky-rocketed. In fact, the majority of comic book collectors are now considered to be "Key Chasers", with very few actually collecting full runs these days. This,...

by Kevin Gurley | February 26, 2023

Here's a look at a few of the most titillating titles that will keep your comic book collection on the rise while discovering real-world situations. You Don't Have To Tell Superman Twice... Or Maybe You Do

by Don | February 26, 2023

For such an immensely popular character (probably only second to Spider-Man in the Marvel universe), Wolverine actually doesn't have that many key issues. In this blog, I argue that the market undervalues Punisher War Journal #6 as a Wolverine (and Punisher) key issue, especially when you compare...