Author: bdeschaine
Mr. Long/Short has been investing in comic books for over three decades. His is primary focus is on modern gems that will be crown jewels for the next generation.
I have no idea if Gwenpool will be making her way into the MCU anytime soon. Odds are that she will not be, but she would be lot of fun in the multiverse. I do think there is a...
In this article, I will discuss five undervalued variants that I find compelling. Those who regularly read my articles know that I love variants. Some of these comics are widely known while others fly a bit under the radar. Something...
America Chavez is in the upper echelon of Marvel’s young heroes. Her first appearance in Vengeance #1 is very hard to find due to its low print run with the 1:15 Deodato variant reaching ghost status. Her first solo series...
Believe it or not, comic book collecting is not only about chasing a handful of first appearances, it is a far more diverse hobby than that. Yes, yes, yes, I know that there are plenty of people out there making noise...
Marvel’s Champions has long been one of my favorite properties. With a new #1 coming out in October I believe Marvel’s young heroes will finally come to the forefront. In this article, I will discuss five Champions' comic books that I expect to receive more attention...
This is the third article I have written about Punchline; you can read the other ones here and here. Now that she has fully emerged onto the comic scene, we can accurately evaluate all the Punchline key appearances.
It did not seem like it was that long ago that most collectors frowned up late printings. How times have changed! The late printing collecting game is changing very quickly but there are still some books out there that people are not hunting....
My entire approach to this hobby focuses on finding cracks in the comic collecting market. There are many different types of cracks. First are books that collectors underestimate in the long run. These books feature characters that I believe will have an impact on...
Six months ago, I posted an article recommending ten comics picks to grab for the next ten years. This article is an update on where these picks stand six months later. The way I am calculating returns is by taking the graded...
This article will feature overlooked comics that present big opportunities. They say that timing is everything, that couldn't be truer for Marvel's Outlawed #1. Outlawed 101 Outlawed was a one-shot that saw the Champions (Marvel's team of young heroes) injure Kamala Khan in...