Welcome back! In Part 1 of this series, we took a look at the history of newsstand comics and the arrival of the direct market. When we got to Part 2, we…
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Different Ways to Sell Comic Books and Collectibles: Part One
One of the greatest problems collectors and investors have is deciding how to liquidate all or parts of their accumulation of comic books. Collectors can try to believe they do not have…
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Comics Are Pillars of Free Speech (Thankfully!)
by Alan Harperby Alan HarperSeptember is Banned Book month and it is worth mentioning that the government’s effort to ban artistic materials continues, even as we creep almost a quarter of a century through the 2000s.…
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The House is set to Lose its Mouse…
by Luke Smithby Luke SmithWhen the law fails and no new loopholes can be found, can a gentleman’s agreement between the two biggest rivals in the industry save comics?
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September Comic Book Market Observations
Sociology is the study of human society. Understanding how one functions in society can help collectors and investors navigate the comic book market. The way these two groups interact in the comic…
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Newsstand Editions vs. Direct Comics – Survivability & Rarity Analysis
Welcome back! Last time around we delved into the history of the bifurcation of the newsstand and direct markets for new comic books. This time we’re going to look at what makes…
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Newsstand Editions vs. Direct Comics – A History
As most collectors are aware, there’s a difference in value between the direct edition and the newsstand edition of a comic book. But what does this mean? How rare are newsstand editions?…
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The grading experiment is back on track after some delays caused by the pandemic and life events. The intent of the series was to provide our readers with a first-hand account and…
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VHS 101: Guest Blogger junkstorebaby on What to Watch For!
by Sarah Thomasby Sarah ThomasThe hobby of VHS collecting is emerging! Yes, VHS, the dead media of the 80s and 90s is now a sought-after collectible. There are different preferences when it comes to what collectors…
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Insight & Advice from YouTuber Swagglehaus
by Donby DonI 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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Retailers are facing difficult times in this economy. Buyers have many different ways to make their purchases. Competition requires retailers to be on top of their game to survive during the tough…
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Inflation’s Impact on Comic Collecting and Investing
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…
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Why Comic Book Rarity Matters to Collectors and Investors
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,…
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The Complete Jeff The Land Shark Investment Guide
For those who may not be aware, Jeff The Landshark is a new character introduced by Marvel in 2019. The character’s adorable nature has made him a fan favorite and launched him…
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The Struggles of a Completionist: Are you Addicted to Comics?
by Luke Smith
by Luke Smith
Are you a Comic Book addict? I know I am. But when I say addict, I don’t mean: Do you read a lot of comics? No, this is more about the rabbit…
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Will Student Loan Forgiveness Create a Seller’s Market?
by Don
by Don
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.…
There’s an app on the scene that’s drawing in comic book buyers and sellers and being touted by a number of YouTube influencers. Let’s take a look at Whatnot and the benefits…
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Is This C2E2 Ultimate Fallout Crain Acetate Variant a Bootleg?
by Matt Kennedy
by Matt Kennedy
According to Marvel, a vendor at C2EC sold an unauthorized variant that quickly entered the Top Ten Hottest Comics of the week and commanded very high prices amid substantial controversy. Â