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,...
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
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Some major prospects come into the Major Leagues and make good on their promise immediately. There are many others, though, that take some time before beginning to hit their peaks. And this fact means that you have some time to get in on their rookie cards before...
The Autobots and Decepticons ruled the rankings while Iron Man made a comeback in this week’s Hottest Comics. How do we get our rankings? These are based on sales volume for the past 10 days, and the data comes straight from the godfather...
Every comic book hobbyist knows the basic supplies needed to collect comic books. Bags, boards, comic dividers, boxes, and crates fill collector/investor shelves. Those are the most common tools of the trade, but other gadgets exist that should be on your list. These items will make you...
Analyzing the Hottest Silver Age Comics of the last 30 days, we may be beginning to see some trends from a couple years ago emerging as investors start to speculate on books again. This list is typically populated with books driven by speculation from...
The MCU released their 31st film on Friday, February 17 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Let’s take a look at how the market reacted. Spoiler warning for those who haven’t yet seen the movie. Cassie Lang Grows Up
Collecting trading cards has been a time-honored tradition for generations. From baseball cards to Pokemon cards, there’s a trading card for every kind of fan! Trading card games focus on the gaming aspect of certain trading cards — such as the previously mentioned Pokemon, as...
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has arrived not with a bang, but a whimper, though it should signal a collecting boost for these keys nonetheless. WARNING: THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Marvel Studios may have...
In celebration of Black History month, we’re going to take a look at some of the biggest and most important heroes in comics. Let’s take a look at Luke Cage. Luke’s First Appearance Luke Cage was...
ComicConnect’s Event Auction #53 began on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 12 PM EDT. “The 2023 auction season is underway, and we are kicking it off with an extraordinary selection showcasing three unique copies of
Spider-Man Noir may not have been the hottest comic of the week, but it certainly was getting attention from buyers thanks to the recent live-action news. It’s time again for your deeper dive into the Hottest Comics, the index that ranks eBay’s top-100...
