Category: Key Issues
Movies drive comic book prices and even the second series of a character can be both positively or negatively impacted by a movie release. Everyone knows this, right? Perhaps, but I am a firm believer in letting the numbers speak for themselves. If movies impact comic books;...
Did you get your copy of Captain Marvel #8? Prices are rocketing upwards only a day after Star's debut, but don't fret if you couldn't get one. There's a good chance this balloon will pop in a few months if current trends hold true. I've written before...
Alan Moore is a magician. This claim is at once a metaphor and literally true. The English author and comic book writer trained years ago to become a practicing ceremonial magician. But it’s through his words and ideas that he creates his true magic. Since Moore...
“Lucille is thirsty. She is a vampire bat!” When Lucile collided with Glenn, we witnessed a model display of Newton's third law of motion. The action of Negan swinging the bat produced an equal and opposite reaction in Glenn’s head. Here we will examine...
Marvel has just confirmed that Taika Waititi and Chris Helmsworth (among others) will return for 'Thor 4'. The news comes from a source at the Hollywood Reporter (see here), and will most likely be publicly announced at the quickly approaching San Diego Comic Con. What does...
Although war comics haven’t completely disappeared, they have certainly declined in popularity in the modern age. In this post I want to look at one of the more interesting war series from the Silver Age: Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert’s Enemy Ace. Throughout the later...
You check the mail, check the news, check on the pizza delivery status, but how often do you check on your investments? Comic book investments, that is. In a previous article, we examined the market performance of key comic books for some of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s...
Many Sci-Fi fans love the movie Predator and have their favorite Arnold quotes from the 80s. Mine happens to be, "If it bleeds, we can kill it!" The ultimate existential statement of man vs. monster. Predator #1 was the first appearance of this creature in Dark Horse...
The Eternals continues to be all the rage this summer, with select issues selling for all-time record high prices. Currently the Eternals is one of the most sought after Marvel Bronze Age comic books. Yet, there was another cosmic saga penned and drawn by Jack Kirby...
Annuals have been largely overlooked unless they are key books. This annual however has an extraordinary cover and is quite popular. It boasts Mike Zeck and his kinetic "Raw Fury" talent at its best. Watch the sparks fly with Wolverine versus Captain America, literally. Even though compelling,...
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