Category: Comics

The Last of Us - Not All First Appearances Are Equal

Comic keys have always been a thing amongst collectors, but over the last two to three years their desirability has truly sky-rocketed. In fact, the majority of comic book collectors are now considered to be "Key Chasers", with very few actually collecting full runs these days. This,...

The Value Of Taboo Topics In Comics

Here's a look at a few of the most titillating titles that will keep your comic book collection on the rise while discovering real-world situations. You Don't Have To Tell Superman Twice... Or Maybe You Do

Hulk #340 vs. Punisher War Journal #6: Should They be Comparable in Price?

For such an immensely popular character (probably only second to Spider-Man in the Marvel universe), Wolverine actually doesn't have that many key issues. In this blog, I argue that the market undervalues Punisher War Journal #6 as a Wolverine (and Punisher) key issue, especially when you compare...

Keanu Reeves' 'Constantine' Return Ignites Swamp Thing #37

Keanu Reeves is returning to the sunny shores of DC Studios now that the long-awaited Constantine sequel has been given the green light. There had been rumors and whispers for years. Maybe it wasn’t a perfect movie. Maybe...

This Week’s Picks for Heritage’s Sunday/Monday Comic Book Auction Feb 26-27

Welcome back to this week's top pics from Heritage's weekly Sunday and Monday comic book auctions! Heritage holds weekly funny book auctions which feature key issues, overlooked comics, oddball memorabilia items, and more. If you're looking to beef up your collection, these auctions are a must! Here...

Key Issues with the Worst Covers

Some key issues have infamously bad covers. The issue itself is be important because of a major first appearance, but it just feels like its potential remains forever unfulfilled because the cover is entirely unrelated to its content. If only all major first appearances had iconic covers...

Key Rookie Cards for the NFL's Newest Hall of Famers

In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL announced its latest Hall of Fame class. Some of the members got in on their first try while others had to wait for decades. This year's class was heavy on the defense, with 6 of the...

Grab These Booster Gold Comics Before His Show Debuts on HBO Max

In late January, new DC Universe film and television boss James Gunn announced the latest projects for the brand. Many of those involved in the looming films and shows will be icons like Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, and Superman. Others weren't quite as recognizable to the average...

Weekly Silver, Copper, & Bronze Age Spec: Magneto

So much of comic book collecting and investing nowadays is dominated by modern books.  With the endless variants, store exclusives, and first appearances of ultimately insignificant characters, many investors, especially those who prefer older books, often feel ignored and left out of the conversation.  Fortunately,...

DCU Spec - Damian Wayne

Now that James Gunn has made his big announcement of the upcoming DCU productions we’re able to dive deep into characters we now know will be coming soon and speculate on others who could be making appearances in these projects or ones yet to be announced. Let’s...