Published from 1943-1956 by Prize Publishers, the anthology series known as Headline Comics is another Golden Age treasure. You can own a piece of this treasure. Headline Comics #8 is up for auction with Heritage. Headline Comics was one of the many titles in the history...
In another bite-sized installment of spotlighting a few random characters at a time, with the ultimate goal of eventually featuring every single one that exists. Should just take a few galactic years, no biggy. The random characters today are, an old one and a new one: Yellow...
There are many hidden gems in the world of comic book collecting. Early cameos, and price variants all blow up the value of a particular comic book. As the popularity of comic book speculation grows, the nuance of hidden gems of the Silver and Bronze Age are...
When I was a kid the thought of joining the French Foreign Legion and leaving all my problems for an elite organization appealed to me. One comic that captures the nuance and fun of the Foreign Legion is the comic book series Alien Legion. In a nutshell,...
“Batman is easily my most favorite character beside Spawn.” Sure, Todd McFarlane has drawn many iconic covers for characters such as Spider-Man, Venom, or Wolverine, but it was his early Batman work where he really made his name. Here we examine the market for a few of...
With over a year having passed since the release of the Black Panther movie, here we look back at some of the supporting characters’ key 1st appearance comic books; specifically, those of Shuri, Zuri, Okoye, and Nakia.
Carmine Infantino’s dynamic art is to DC what Jack Kirby’s powerful drawings were to Marvel: trendsetting and unforgettable. Infantino's design work on the Silver Age Flash comic is so iconic, that it still stands as the definitive representation...
The Marvel Universe is transforming in front of us. Captain America is old, Iron Man and Black Widow have passed, and Thor now has a dad bod. It's time to bring in some new blood! Unlike with ABC, the new Disney streaming service will intertwine the TV...
Taskmaster is a villain extraordinaire, he can mimic any physical act he sees. Play Rachmaninoff on the piano, no problem. Shoot arrows in the bullseye like Hawkeye, piece of cake. Defeat Natasha Romananova in hand to hand combat with Captain America's fighting skill, easy peasy. You name...
Sony has been plugging along making one Spider-Man-ish movie after another sans the wherewithal to consider that they may want a Spider-Man to go along with their Spider-Man Universe. Madame Web stand-alone movies are being announced...that's how serious Sony is. Sony, you had the chutzpah to...
If I had a nickel for every time I wrote about Beta Ray Bill, I'd have like 3 nickels. Comic collecting and speculation is supposed to be fun, right? We are talking about thin paper with drawings on them, let's not get too serious. However, every once...
Just like that, Moira MacTaggert has become one of the most important characters in the X-Men universe, and that’s sent collectors into a frenzy over X-Men #96. In the pages of House of X and Powers of X, Jonathan Hickman completely redefined the...
No matter the Hulk you get, whether it be green or grey, smart or dumb, Hulk is a beloved character who engages the fan base and is a standard-bearer for Marvel. For being a founding Avenger and a notable property for Marvel, I actually thought Hulk...
Madame Web has become a blisteringly hot character in recent weeks, and her first appearance suddenly is one of the biggest sellers on the market. Time to check your long boxes for Amazing Spider-Man #210. Of all those in the Spider-verse to star...
If you know me at all, you understand that Daredevil and I are lifelong friends. I have been a fan of the character for as long as I can remember, as I have always known there was something unique to the Man Without Fear that drew me...
Every once in a while, a major seller will activate a bunch of comics by putting them for sale on a marketplace all at once. Whether from a flood of consignment sales, new inventory from a major buy and grade, or just getting back in the...
Batman’s villains are making more news than the hero these days. With the rogue's gallery's Golden Age keys out of reach for many, here are the Silver Age comics you’ll want on your Christmas list. When it comes to collecting key issues, Marvel...
“It was said Daredevil grew up in Hell's Kitchen, an amazing name for a neighborhood. But that opened a Pandora's Box of all the crime stuff I wanted to do. I borrowed liberally from Will Eisner's 'The Spirit' and turned Daredevil into a crime comic.” – Frank...
When Ryan Reynolds visited the Marvel Offices in October, the rumor mill began re-churning about a possible third Deadpool movie, one that might possibly be migrated into the MCU. Once word began leaking that Disney is willing to change their stance and allow an R-rated movie...
What is Halloween without the witch and broomstick silhouette decoration that seems to pop up all over the place? It’s almost as if by magic… or a cheap, copyright-free image that companies like to use. Either way, witches are indeed a crucial component of Halloween. Keeping with...
