Category: Comics
What would you pay for a single page from Superman's 1938 debut? What about one piece of Batman #1? Let's look at the market for detached pages from some of the landmark issues in DC Comics' history. Some keys' issues are so popular that even a single...
Most of us may not have the cash to invest in a Detective Comics #27, but those reprints you've been collecting are worth digging out of your long boxes. Few of us are lucky enough to own a Detective Comics #27....
We all know about the major characters in Marvel Comics but what about the minor, even the smallest of minor characters out there in the Marvel Universe? This article will focus on one such character. Easily a mutant that you never hear of or maybe forgotten about...
Unless you have a couple million dollars lying around, an original Action Comics #1 is an unattainable dream. The next best thing is the reprints, and some are proving to be sound investments. There was a time when collectors snubbed the...
Newsstand variants from the 1990s are some of the most undervalued comic books in the market as I discussed in this article. The large print runs during the comic boom made many books appear worthless. When viewed through the eyes of the newsstand variants...
In 1992 a group of the top talented Marvel Comic book artists left and created Image Comics. This partnership allowed the creators to own their creations and maintain editorial control. This event created a sustainable independent company and a true...
Are you a recent returnee to the hobby of collecting comic books? Did you use to buy comics when you were a kid, cast it off as a child's pursuit, and now are sheepishly admitting you miss the thrill of opening a new issue of...
What makes a comic a key issue? What's the difference between major and minor keys? Rookie collectors have questions, and I have answers. WHAT IS A KEY ISSUE? It can be difficult to define a key issue because there is no established definition or criteria. Collectors...
Right now, we are living in uncertain times due to the pandemic. Lives have been turned upside down for so many people. The reality is some states are suffering worst than others. Businesses in all aspects, large or small are affected as people are staying home more...
Speculators sell comics directly to friends, in retail shops, at swap meets, flea markets, garage sales, conventions, and most especially online. The best resale market online for small operators is eBay. It has a "market cap of $28.81 billion, revenue of $2.8 billion and increased...
