Originally created as a way around the Comics Code Authority’s rules against vampires, Sauron has since risen to become one of the X-Men’s greatest antagonists. And yes, Sauron is named after the dark lord in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings novels. With much of X-Men...
During the Spider-Man animation series that ran on TV back in 1995, the Sinister Six lost the "Sinister" in their title. Not from the power of Spidey, but by a haymaker from the network that demanded changes. Back then, the censors...
Another installment of examining a batch of comic book characters that were likely heavily speculated on surrounding their silver screen debut, but now less so. It just so happens that the characters to be featured here all happen to be more human...
There are many popular Marvel characters that collectors love. But who is the most collectible character out there? An easy guess would be Spider-Man since he is the standard-bearer of the brand. Hulk is the big green guy who has traditionally meant big green money for...
Can’t get enough of the Silver Surfer? Don’t worry because I have you covered with some minor key issues worth a second look. Following on the heels of “Stay Gold, Surfer Boy,” I have more issues for the Silver Surfer fans (a number that is growing by...
With all the black suit Spider-Man comic book collection show and tells, any love for black suit Superman? Most recently, the suit has managed to find itself at the center of the fan-driven “release the Snyder cut” campaign. Also known as the Recovery Suit, Regeneration Suit,...
Adam Hughes once said, “A great comic-book cover occurs when it gets a potential reader to pick the book up and start thumbing through it.” It appears that a great cover not only garners more readers but also has...
It was a dark time. A time when superheroes were filled with doubt. It was the era of drugs and the urban landscape of poverty in mainstream comics. When horror stories filled many a comic page, and sword-and-sorcery dominated the landscape. Many legendary artists retired or worse...
The importance of owning big keys cannot be overstated. I consider these keys an investment rather than speculation. There are some basic rules for purchasing these giant keys that all new speculators and investors should follow. First, try to stay in the Bronze, Silver or Golden...
The comic market can be a fickle beast, but if you bought these five issues a year ago, you are getting serious bang for your buck. AVENGERS #47 & #48 A year ago, this was...
The latest trailer for the Black Widow movie has fueled speculation for a number of characters, but an Easter egg and a fan theory has put Incredible Hulk #258 on plenty of wish lists. What makes...
Sometimes all it takes is a man and a plan to pull off the long con. A spy can spend their entire life trying to assimilate into a culture and work up through an organization to gain something credible for their cause. What if all of...
As this year ends, its time for us to look back at some of our investments and see how they have worked out for the year. The amazing staff at GoCollect has compiled a list showing the Top 5 Movers and Losers of the Bronze age for...
Now that the Black Widow trailer has dropped, the market is booming for the key issues surrounding the upcoming MCU entry. Time for your shopping list. First of all, there are few sleepers in today’s entry. If you haven’t picked up these keys, then you are best advised to wait until...
How do you top the hit movie Godzilla: King of Monsters? The only thing left is Godzilla vs. Kong! Warner Brothers is going for it in a big way, literally. Pitting their ultimate monster, Godzilla against their ultimate ape, King Kong. Some news on this movie has dropped....
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, collect everything with Spider-Man you can. I think that is how the theme song goes. If it is not, they may want to think about changing it. Spider-Man will be a constant in comic collecting for the rest of time, so make sure you are...
The majority of these blogs focus on collectors who already have a base knowledge of the hobby. What about those who are new to the art? Well, I want to go back and refresh everyone with some basic knowledge that many of us already know. This will...
Dear Santa; I am writing to you because I have been an especially good boy this year. I ate all my vegetables, I helped an old lady cross the street, and I only ripped on Jared Leto in blogs like three or four times. Because of...
You know what makes the perfect holiday gift? The gift of reading. Instead of the usual Grinch adventure, why not comic books? Even Santa Claus needs help from superheroes every now and then. Here are some affordable stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank, including a story...
Everything Silver Surfer is coming up golden. Prices for his keys are getting loftier by the month, and we’re not talking about his major appearances, either. Any good collector knows the fatal four Silver Surfer keys: Fantastic Four #48, F.F.
