As I mentioned in my last article, Star Wars collectors are noticing a significant drop in the prices for key issues concurrent with the overall downturn in the comic book market. Whether or not some of these...
This week, Heritage is holding a signature video games auction -- meaning there will be gold in this auction! Featuring graded video games from all eras, rare items, and NFTs, there's something for everyone here. This week, we have some true gems, including rare and one-of-a-kind items...
Just over seven months ago, Marvel published Black Panther #3, which contained the first appearance of Tosin, a young Wakandan hero. With many speculating that Tosin would become the next Black Panther, this book immediately became a bestseller. Others speculate that he will appear as T'Challa and...
I’m happy to be back again bringing you the latest quarterly installment of Undervalued Comics in 2022. Books that, in this volatile and news-sensitive market, actually seem to hold strong future value potential. If you missed any of the previous iterations of Undervalued Comics,...
One of the single biggest drivers of comic book speculation nowadays is the MCU. From major characters like Spider-Man all the way down to D-listers like Frog Man, the MCU has fundamentally changed the way people look at comic books. The goal of this...
Marvel wasn’t the only outfit with big news at SDCC. There were new trailers for DCEU films, the upcoming Sandman series on Netflix, the new Dungeons & Dragons film, and more. Let’s take a look. First Trailer for Shazam!: Fury of the Gods
Over 100,000 fans gathered at this year's San Diego Comic Con, its first in-person event since the pandemic began. From the detailed costumes and cosplayers to the comic book vendors and autograph signings, the energy was absolutely electrifying. On Saturday morning, it...
In today's edition of The Silverball Reviews, we're looking at the classic monster-themed Creature From the Black Lagoon machine from Bally. Ready? Let's dive right in! What's better than spending a sunny summer day by your favorite body of water? Relaxing waterside is s time-honored tradition...
Inflation has impacted the world's economy. The cause of inflation? Too many dollars chasing too few goods. The result is prices rising because demand is up for those goods. Once the price reaches a tipping point, people will stop buying the goods because of not only that...
The Invisible Woman could be the Fantastic Four’s breakout star when the movie arrives, and that should have you keeping track of her key appearances. Marvel Studios has been putting a bigger emphasis on strong female leads as of late. We’ve seen Captain...
For the first time in its almost 15 years of existence, the MCU is under intense scrutiny from fans, critics, and speculators. After a Three Phase cohesive journey that landed the plane better than perhaps any...
San Diego Comic-Con shook up the Hottest Comics this week, and the reverberations could be felt from top to bottom. Let's jump in to this week's Trending Comics! Marvel Studios rocked the house at SDCC, and the news gave buyers plenty of hot...
We’re back with more market reaction to the news coming from San Diego Comic-Con last week, specifically Kevin Feige’s announcement of everything from Phase 5. We’re going to focus on four of those announcements. So, buckle up because here we go… Blade
We’re back with more market reaction to the news coming from SDCC last week. Kevin Feige went further than anyone expected when he announced some upcoming Phase 6 projects. Let’s take a look at the films and associated comics opening and closing this phase. Fantastic...
The comic world is still talking about Marvel’s massive announcements from San Diego Comic-Con, and it translates into sales, specifically for X-Men, Vol. 2, #1. Here’s more- in this week's Hottest Comics breakdown. They’re ba-ack. Four...
It’s time for the most coveted prize in all of comics, the Oddball of the Week. This time around we give Paste-Pot Pete his overdue spotlight. Remember that kid in kindergarten who would eat glue when the teacher wasn’t looking? That’s what I...
Who will be the Fantastic Four’s MCU villain? While most collectors take aim at Doom and Galactus, keep your eyes on the Maker. When it comes to Marvel variants, the Fantastic Four practically invented the concept. They have been venturing through time since...
Sometimes, things that seem to be easy are instead very complex. There is more to a book being valuable than appearing on a hot list. In my previous article, I covered grading, plot elements, and other attributes that can make a book more valuable...
We’re back with more market reaction to the news coming from San Diego Comic-Con last week. Some big news was announced by Kevin Feige and team regarding first MCU appearances of villains in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, in theaters February 17, 2023, and Guardians of the...
This week, Heritage has early horror books available for auction, including books focusing on the most infamous monsters of all time. Let's see what they have in store for us. As an adult with an English degree, I spent most of my college years reading classic literature....
