Author: Joseph Overaitis

The Possible Death of New Comic Books and You Missed It!

Most of the readers know that I love comic books. What many of you do not know is that I also have collected, in the past, original art, including comic book pages.  I  love true works of art.  I am now worried I just witnessed...

GoCollect Talks.....Movie and Television Props

GoCollect is one of the leading sites for collecting.  One area that has never been touched upon is movie and television props.  I have used some props on set and also collect them.  Here is a beginner's guide to purchasing these types of items. 1. Provenance It...

What Makes a Comic a Key Issue?

I have had several people ask me what makes a comic book a key issue.  This is such a simple question and yet knowing the answer can help you in the long run. I will be focusing on major keys.  That is your first lesson; not all...

Golden Age Comic Advice..... How I Use GoCollect Data

GoCollect asked you what you wanted.   The readers responded.  One sector wanted more golden age comics articles.  Another group wanted more insight into how to use GoCollect data.  This article combines the two requests from our readers to produce one blog. These are some tricks I use...

Undervalued and Ignored Blue Sea Silver Age Keys

Many times we focus on what is hot.  Marvel Comics and the MCU dominate comic book blogs.  This focus leaves opportunities for those who see investing as a long-term affair.  Here are some Silver Age books that you may want to purchase before others see...

Comic Book Investment Portfolio Adjustments

I grabbed people's attention when I attended an investment seminar undercover and asked a simple question.  The question was "should the age of the individual be a factor in the diversification of an investment portfolio?" I was rushed out so fast I did not even get my...

Blogger Dome: Cameos vs First Full Appearances

Welcome to Blogger Dome! Here, bloggers will argue different topics involving the comic book market and industry. This will be a combination of the Big Bang Theory meets the WWE. Smack talk mixed with comic book debates. Bloggers going at each other to amuse and educate our...

Green Keys to Make You Some Green

I like themes.  I hate rules.  Imagine then me saying I would do a green-themed blog for St. Patrick's Day.  Challenge accepted.  Here is my list of four books that deal with green that I believe could earn you some green.  Think of these as my secret...

Investing in Important Bronze & Silver Age Books on a Budget

One of the things I hated asking one of my local comic book shop owners was what key books I should purchase from the Bronze and Silver Age.  His suggestions would always require me to rob a bank or win the lotto.  Instead of emptying your wallet,...

Ignored Modern Books You May Want to Find

You read these blogs, but have you ever checked-out the GoCollect Youtube channel?  Our host Regie does a great job covering the blogs with thoughtful analysis and personal insight on our topics.  Fans interact with Regie by posting in the comment...