The Omega Men team isn't exactly high on the list of superhero teams, but we'll give them a look. And who knows, there could be some value in the long run. The Omega Men I recently discovered the Omega Men through their most recent...
The thing about comic book collecting is we like to collect a little bit of everything – a Marvel superhero here, a DC character there, and of course, an Independent superhero every now and then. It wouldn’t be right to limit oneself to just one publisher,...
Hello everyone! I decided to do a blog on DC Comics. For the record, I really am a fan of Marvel and what they have done for comics. So, for this blog, I wanted to concentrate on DC modern comics, not specifically grails, but if...
It seems nowadays we all know about the A-list characters in comics but let us not forget the minor, B-list characters out there in the comic world. Soon to make that transition to A-list status we all are hoping for. This article will focus on one such...
This is my second installment of a regular series that discusses late printings to keep an eye on. The first installment is available here. Late printings typically have far smaller print runs than first printings and as a result, can be extremely collectible. ...
Wartime Terror! Air raid sirens sound! All across the village, lights flicker out as residents huddle together in darkness, silently praying that this new volley of Nazi bombs misses their mark. But sometimes the darkness hides terrors worse than the explosions outside. Welcome to the realm...
Many fantastic and wonderous things came out of the 60s. Some of the most interesting 60s innovations were: the first computer game (Space Wars), BASIC computer language, the compact disc, the first handheld calculator, the period piece in every movie about the 60s, the Lava Lamp, and...
Three months wiser and the collectibles market is still thriving and for that matter so is the stock market. Investments are important in times of economic stress, primarily as a security blanket for those with limited means. The Depression was a long time ago, but the people...
This month saw the beginning of the pandemic affecting the Comic Book industry in many ways. Although Diamond didn't stop shipping till April 1st, many shops were already being forced to close. According to ComicChron, "While week 4 debuts had lower orders than for any week in...
Have you ever been on Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu and wondered if the show you are watching is from a comic? The likely answer is yes. More than ever, comics, specifically from independent publishers are being adapted to tv shows and movies. In fact, it is happening...
Time to add up the values and see whose picks are on the leader board for Fantasy Investing: Round Three. LAST MONTH'S FANTASY INVENTING PICKS After the first round of Fantasy Investing, my picks basically held their ground. In the end, my investments took a hit...
We looked at his enemies already, but it doesn't mean the big green lug can't have any friends. Let's take a deeper look at the key issues of the Gamma Fam. (Can I copyright that?) The Immortal Hulk I won't rehash what I've said earlier,...
As a kid, I was always fascinated by the Justice League. A superhero team consisting of the world's greatest characters that fight for good. Names such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman were part of this team that made this lineup famous. I loved the animated...
With the impending arrival of the Gold Lantern Corps, (GLC), there is now 10 different colors for the Green Lantern, (GL) mythos. Is it worth your time to collect the different Corps' key issues? The new Gold Lantern won't boost values for the Corps, but the...
In 2009, Marvel, Jeph Loeb, and artist David Finch, released one of the most insane and truly bizarre crossover events... Ever(?) in Ultimatum. Since then, fans have avoided the Ultimate Marvel storyline like the Black Plague. However, could this incredibly controversial crossover event be the...
Following the success of Punchline, DC Comics is introducing three new characters and a new Lantern corps in Legion of Super-Heroes #6. Time to add it to your pull list. Superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis posted a teaser to his Instagram account, heralding...
There's always talk of the next team coming to the big screen. Any of them could, but here's why the future MCU won't be about Avenging, but Defending. The Defenders: That Other Team of Superheroes The Defenders are kind of weird group. The original cast included a lineup...
Here we go again! The latest news pertaining to Henry Cavill as Superman seems to be alive again. Previously, the news was dead on Cavill reprising the role due to salary disagreements. There is a possibility now that Warner Bros (WB) are considering bringing him back for...
Spider-Man may be the hero, but Mary Jane's Silver Age appearances are collectors' gold as her keys heat up. Peter Parker and Mary Jane are as synonymous as Superman and Lois Lane or Reed and Sue Richards. They are an iconic couple, and it's just not...
To compete for newsstand space against magazines and DC Comics’ 100-pagers, Marvel began publishing their own thicker books… the Giant-Size. While the wildly unpopular and unvaluable Giant-Size X-Men #1 could benefit from more exposure with yet another article, we will instead look beyond to some of the...
