Category: Key Issues

Vote for James Gunn and Task Force X

In this crazy election year, there is a third candidate to vote for. Yep, drum roll, please...How about the astounding Director of  The Suicide Squad "James Gunn?" This guy created a major franchise powerhouse for Disney and Marvel with a little known outfit called Guardians of...

Wolverine and his decade defining new look

When we think of Wolverine we picture that yellow and blue costume that has been his primary, iconic look for most of his history. He started with this look, he has had this look for the last 30 years However, there was an...

Marvel's Aliens Invasion

Aliens will invade Marvel in 2021, and that is pushing the franchise’s key issues to record-setting numbers. THE ALIEN INVASION After decades with Dark Horse Comics, the former Fox property will be getting a fresh start under the Marvel Comics banner. ...

Checking Our Jack O' Lantern for Halloween

Before Spider-Man was ever famous elementary school students knew the name of this particular antagonist across the U.S.A. In fact, for most kids, it is synonymous with candy and the fun of trick-or-treating. In addition, his representation sits on everyone's lawn during the month of October. I...

Predator Versus Marvel

Aliens are not the only Fox property making collecting waves. The Predator keys are ballooning in value thanks to Marvel’s recent teases. NEED FOR A NEW BEGINNING If any franchise is long overdue for a reboot, it is the...

Comic "Investing" Guidelines

In a previous post, I went over pitfalls to avoid. Now let's dig in to some comic investing strategies that tilt the risk/reward in your favor. You probably noticed the word, investing, in quotes. If you read my previous piece, you know I'm not a...

Brian Michael Bendis: Ultimate Author

Whether you are drawn to the bleak, gothic aesthetics, or just the fact that he’s a blind guy beating the absolute crap out of thugs in Hell’s...

First Appearance of Today's Greatest Comic Artists/Writers - Part 2

We are taking our second look at the first appearance of today's greatest comic artists.  Today's greatest artists and writers will be looked at from a new perspective. For our second installment, we will take a look at 3 greats. Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, and Ryan Stegman....

First Appearances of Today's Greatest Comic Artists

With everyone looking to find that next spec book that includes a first appearance, I want to look at first appearances of another type. Artists and writers first published appearances. Do you have any of these books?  Today's greatest artists and writers will be looked at...

Comic "Investing" Pitfalls to Avoid

I was the kid who thought a fun Friday night should include watching "Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser." I know, I know, you all want to party with me. While my Friday evenings might have left something to be desired, I did learn some sound...