On November 17, we received confirmation that Amazon is indeed moving forward with a live-action TV series for Silk. Silk: Spider Society will focus on Cindy Moon, a superhero who develops powers…
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Will Student Loan Forgiveness Create a Seller’s Market?
The federal government recently announced that it will provide up to $20,000 in student loan cancellation to Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in student loan cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients.…
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I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my favorite YouTubers, Mickey at Swagglehaus Comics & Games. Well-known among our community for his weekly “TRENDING COMICS” episodes, and his investing acumen, Mickey…
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I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my favorite YouTubers, Ryan at Automatic Comics. Well-known among the comic book collecting community for his data-driven YouTube content, Ryan was kind enough to…
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Does Prey’s Success Mean Anything for Aliens?
Prey represents Disney’s first take on the franchise since it purchased 20th Century Fox in 2019. Disney has revitalized this franchise. What does that portend for Disney’s other alien franchise, Aliens? Like…
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SDCC: X-Men ’97, Spider-Man: Freshman Year, and Marvel Zombies
Even after an unprecedented year in terms of the volume of content produced, Marvel is keeping its foot on the gas pedal. During Day Two of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), Marvel released…
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San Diego Comic Con: Investing in MCU Phase 5
Kevin Feige did not disappoint on Saturday night at SDCC! He revealed the entire slate for MCU Phase 5, which begins in early 2023 and ends in July 2024. Much of Phase…
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VOTE: Who is the Greatest Comic Book Writer of All Time?
Who is the greatest comic book writer of all time? I’ve offered my suggestion for the GOAT below, but please VOTE for whom you think it is in the comment section below!
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If you regularly read my blogs, you know that I typically encourage “buying the dip.” I’d avoid buying issues like Nova #1 and Marvel Point One #1 now; instead, I’d wait several…
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The Stuff of Nightmares: D’spayre, Sleepwalker, and Chthon
There’s so much to speculate on regarding Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! Based upon toys that Marvel has released in coordination with the film and from comic storylines, we should…
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Amateur investors chase the shiny balls. They buy shares when a comic is hot (i.e., a character making their debut on Disney+ or on the big screen) and peaking in value. More…
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MCU Drives the Market: A Risky Investing Strategy?
For better or worse, the MCU is one of the most important drivers in today’s comic book collecting market. In some ways, it makes sense for a blockbuster franchise like the MCU…
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Back in the summer, Kang the Conqueror keys exploded after He Who Remains, a Kang variant, made a surprise appearance in Loki on July 14th. Six months later, how are those key…
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Comics NOT to Buy after SDCC
Marvel (and to a lesser extent, DC) unleashed a torrent of news about upcoming releases at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). But are these good investments? Here are a few comics that spiked…
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,…
After three full years, the greatest Comic-Con on the planet, the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) finally returns on Wednesday night, July 20th! While SDCC covers the gamut of pop culture, for comic…
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Is It Worth Investing in the Comic Deaths of Major Characters?
Killing off a major comic book character is a fairly common plot device. The Flash, Superman, Robin, Supergirl, Jean Grey, Wolverine, and other major characters have all “died” at some point in…
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Speculation Deep Cuts: Osiris, Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies, & Avril Kincaid
With Moon Knight, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on the horizon, most collectors are speculating on the first appearance of the Sun King…