Category: Comics
Comic books are a fun way to invest and enjoy some slight nostalgia mixed with the excitement of finding a key book or heavily discounted collectible. However, the comic book is oftentimes worth very little. Your average non-key book without a spectacular cover...
I have long felt that Marvel’s Hip-Hop Variants are under-appreciated in the collector community. The meteoric rise of Spider-Man #1 (as I discussed here) is evidence that there is a lot of opportunity in this part of the market. In this article,...
Thanos may be out of the MCU picture, but there's a rising interest for Iron Man #55, and it's not for the Mad Titan's first appearance. The MCU giveth and the MCU taketh away. That's certainly been the case for Iron Man #55. Ever since he debuted...
Did you invest in Knull's early appearances in 2018? Now that he's getting set to take on Marvel's superstars, the market for Knull key issues is booming. Why the Speculation on Knull? Normally, a market boom is brought on by a movie or television announcement. Not...
Certain covers really capture the imagination better than any movie, play, or TV show. They inspire and intrigue hinting at some groundbreaking story or plot twist for our favorite heroes inside those hallowed pages. Some of these covers are so beloved that we honor them as...
Bags, boards, and boxes. Three words every collector knows and has an opinion about. Some say you should Mylar everything, others say a regular bag and board will do, and a select few only live by front-loaders. Although encapsulation is one of the best ways...
While checking to see what are the highest valued comics, I came across the term Pedigree. Pedigree Books are from exceptional collections that consist of vintage, high-grade comics that have been acquired by one single owner. These classic Golden and Silver age books usually bring in...
"The things that we own, sometimes own us." Comic books are no exception to that rule. Every comic book collector loves the hunt for that rare copy, first print, first appearance, rare finds, great speculations, and/or essential picks to complete his collection. But what do you...
Have you ever been on the hunt for a particular book and you seem to keep coming across the same listing over and over again? There's a reason for that. Here is my guide to spotting a comic scam. Unfortunately,...
Venom has a new villain, but will Virus and Venom #25 make Knull-sized waves in the collecting community? THAT NEW CHARACTER APPEAL Is it any surprise that Marvel unveiled yet another new character? As I have written before (and will likely write many...
