Category: Key Issues
Have the inflated modern first appearances become too much for you? Those aren't the only debuts worth having, and these five are cheaper with strong upsides. Modern first appearances can skyrocket overnight. Take DC's latest sensation, Naomi. She debuted in January's Naomi #1,...
It’s the end of an era as DC has announced plans to shutter its Vertigo publishing line. The Vertigo line was originally launched in 1993 as an outlet for publishing more adult themed (read: less mainstream; more edgy) stories. It quickly became one of the most...
While it’s easy to tell someone to invest in all the key books of any announced movie antagonist; one has to wonder how their investments are performing now, after the movie has long passed. Is there any money left on the on the table after the...
Marvel and DC have been slamming us with new creations lately and driving up their sales in the process. Of all the new members of the family, which ones are the most profitable? In yesterday's post, "Put This Issue on Your Pull List...
While we may read about declining readership in the comics community, Marvel and DC have a sales strategy that almost guarantees big numbers: introduce new characters. Next month, Marvel is set to debut more new faces, thus insuring a sellout for its newest title. That's why...
The roar of a Harley is a very distinct sound. You feel like it is inside the vehicle with you as one passes by during a traffic jam. Its power is inherent and obvious to all around. Harley has become a brand name that owning one hint...
Many collectors are avoiding DC comics right now. One consequence of this 'lack of love' has been a noticeable lowering of demand, and subsequently of prices, on many key DC books. For the moment, at least, it seems like Marvel dominates the comic collectibles field -...
Dark Phoenix is anticipated to lose close to $100 million at the box office, but for bronze age X-fans looking to add X-Men #101 to their collections, that will eventually be welcome news. Dark Phoenix was destined to fail from the start. A year before the final...
For the purposes of financial investment, a generic “it will go up” is not good enough. It is necessary to know how much and when. Here we will present actionable information for a lower risk investment strategy. Call of the Day: Amazing Spider-Man #101...
Shang-Chi was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. He first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 (The Hands of Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu). Later on, in the series, Paul Gulacy took over the visual art of Shang-Chi and left no doubt he was patterned...
