Category: Key Issues
While they say that you can’t judge a book by its cover, that rule certainly does not apply to Golden Age comic books. Fantastic works of art can be found in these comics from bygone years, some that remain classics to this day. Whether superhero, horror, romance,...
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...
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...
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...
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
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
