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The Vital Components of the Comic Book Marketplace

One of the hardest things to do in life is to see things from a different perspective.  Many disputes sent through the court system could be resolved if both parties could only see the other side's point of view.  Instead, cases are brought to court that may...

It’s a Marvel! $1.2m Eye of Agamotto to Appear at NYCC Booth #3535

It’s a Marvel! Feast your eyes on this $1.2m Eye of Agamotto at New York Comic Con, hosted by Metropolis Comics and Collectibles with East Continental Gems. The Eye of Agamotto, a legendary artifact belonging to Marvel Comics’ Doctor Strange that played a...

"If You Can't Laugh at Yourself..." - Comic Collector Edition

Comic book collecting and investing is built on being fun. Often, people forget that part of the hobby.  Well, let me just say that fun is always part of the equation. That being said, let's have some fun with this column. If Jeff Foxworthy liked...

The FTX Failure Set the Stage for Digital Asset Regulation - Are You Ready to Accept Their Outcomes?

This is a big part of why regulating digital assets has become of major focus for government policymakers and regulators. However, are they looking at regulating digital assets, particularly NFTs, the right way?  Will this impact your asset holdings or decisions to engage?  NFTs,...

The Biggest Mistake Comic Collectors Make

Buy what you like, right? Well.... maybe. Admitting mistakes is the first step to correcting them. This article is about a mistake most collectors reading this article make when it comes to their collections. One of the greatest sayings in the hobby is 'buy what you like'....

DIGITAL COLLECTING, CREATING & CONNECTING COMMUNITY CANON!

Welcome Back, Friends! Several of my previous blogs delve into the many personal and professional reasons I Re-Sparked into collecting again after a ‘several’ year hiatus. Yet, one particularly important reason compelled me to write this article and share it with you,...

Comics + Sports Cards = Sports Illustrated Magazines?

You may be wondering why collecting Sports Illustrated magazines is a natural transition from comics and sports cards. Here's the answer. If you’ve been paying attention to the landscape of collectibles in 2022, you’ve likely noticed a somewhat new hobby beginning to carve its own niche—sports magazines....

The 1991 Dream Team: Best Magazine Covers

I am fortunate to clearly remember when, in 1991, the USA Basketball essentially assembled the equivalent of the Avengers -- the Dream Team. Let's take a look at some of the best magazine covers for the greatest team ever assembled. Featuring the eleven best players in the...

The Silverball Reviews: Flash Gordon

In 1981, Bally released their second video game with a soundboard, Flash Gordon. The game, based on the pulp era hero, coincided with the now cult classic film that came out 2 months prior. As a fan of pulp-era heroes, Flash Gordon is a grail pinball machine...

Addressing Skepticism About the Hobby of Graded Sports Magazines

Any time a new collectible enters the fold, people will have doubts. Let’s discuss the legitimacy of the growing graded sports magazines as a hobby. The hobby of graded sports magazines has developed a small following in a fairly short period of time. Yet despite its initial...