Category: Key Issues

by Don | April 30, 2021

Just a few days ago, numerous news outlets reported that Emilia Clarke would be joining the cast of the MCU's upcoming Secret Invasion. While the news didn't reveal which character she would be playing, many have speculated that she'll take on the role of Veranke, the Skrull...

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by mattkennedy | April 30, 2021

On the heels of Deadpool 3 news, Deadpool’s first appearance in New Mutants #98 has continued to climb toward $3K in CGC 9.8, which prices most of us out of the market for that particular key issue. But, are there other, overlooked keys that have been...

by TheWolfOfYorkville | April 29, 2021

I wrote an article 6 months ago titled "Collecting During Covid" where I warned of an impending speculative bubble in the comic book market.  Since then, the market hasn't imploded and, if anything, fair market values have skyrocketed. Many of you know I remain a naysayer...

by Matt Tuck | April 29, 2021

Disney+ ruled the secondary market this week as the streaming service had ties to all five comics on today’s Hottest Comics list. Between Star Wars, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the upcoming Moon Knight

by Mike W | April 29, 2021

Independent comic publishers such as Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, Bad Idea, and others have been gaining traction amongst fans and collectors for years now. Especially during the Modern Age of Comics, where their titles are having the ability to be adapted to a television show or movie....

by Don | April 29, 2021

2022 may seem a ways off, but now's the time to buy speculation books related to Secret Invasion. You might argue that it's actually too late considering that Marvel has already announced the show. However, judging from sales information on GoCollect, speculators haven't yet turned their attention...

by Don | April 28, 2021

Because they appeal to a broader, international audience (and therefore would generate more revenue for Disney), many have speculated that Alpha Flight, Canada's version of the Avengers, will eventually appear in the MCU. Most speculators have focused on their first cameo appearance in Uncanny X-Men #120...

by Mike W | April 25, 2021

It appears in the near future, the first appearances of established characters could be very difficult to obtain due to the increased value of key issues. One alternative is to consider issues with these character's second appearances before it is too late. First appearances for characters tend...

by daviscollection | April 25, 2021

With record-breaking sales of Silver Age comic books and even Bronze Age books happening on what feels like a weekly basis, I have to ask; are Silver Age keys out of reach for the average collector? As I mentioned in other articles and interviews, I am often...

by Don | April 25, 2021

There's been a lot of discussion on Youtube about the version of Flag-Smasher, Karli Morgenthau, that appears on The Falcon & The Winter Soldier. Specifically, several speculators have asked if Karli's character is the "same" character as the Flag-Smasher, Karl Morgenthau, that appears in the comics. One...