Category: Key Issues

by ComicArtTrends | April 9, 2021

Well, it's like this.  I spent $12.50 plus five bucks shipping on a bound collection of Kull the Destroyer 20-29.  Sure, even with tax, I paid less than twenty bucks.  Certainly, I paid less than the original owner spent on binding costs.  But, was it really worth...

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by Don | April 8, 2021

For those of us who are still looking for a good deal, the 1st appearances of classic costumes worn by our favorite heroes are still pretty affordable and present good value. We'll discuss two issues below from the Silver Age and one from the Modern Age. ...

by Joseph Overaitis | April 8, 2021

I have had several people ask me what makes a comic book a key issue.  This is such a simple question and yet knowing the answer can help you in the long run. I will be focusing on major keys.  That is your first lesson; not all...

by Don | April 7, 2021

Buying the dip is hard to do in this hot comic book market.  Personally, I recommend waiting until the market inevitably cools down once people begin spending their discretionary dollars on travel, vacations, etc. instead of on stay-at-home hobbies. For those of us who are looking to...

by James Jou | April 7, 2021

Spider-Man this… Spider-Man that… Is his popularity all a ruse? Because when we take a closer look at a random sampling of Spider-Man and his other spider family books, we find the long-term spec opportunities to have a poor outlook.

by Mike W | April 6, 2021

It is common knowledge that not every beloved or notable character originated from the comics. There are many notable characters that have gained serious popularity on-screen before making their debut in the comic world. Meaning, characters such as Batman, Superman, and Iron Man all came derived and...

by Ryan Kirksey | April 6, 2021

Not long ago, I was browsing GoCollect's Top 100 list for the Silver Age -  the books that are selling the most over the past month from that era. Like many of you, I was struck by the unbelievable prices of these books. In the past...

by Ryan Kirksey | April 5, 2021

Welcome back to the Blogger Dome! Here, bloggers will argue different topics involving the comic book market and industry.  This will be a combination of the Big Bang Theory meets the WWE.  Smack talk mixed with comic book debates.  Bloggers going at each other to amuse and...

by Matt Tuck | April 5, 2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is upon us. While many collectors are targeting Sam and Bucky comics, astute hobbyists will watch the keys of Baron Helmut Zemo. As I write this,...

by $Rico$ | April 4, 2021

As you know, when it comes to buying comic books, it is important to deal with a reputable seller able to guarantee your purchase satisfaction. If you talk to other collectors, you will find out that auction houses are at the very heart of the comic book...