Dec 02, 2015 it may be some consolation for true collectors to note that the root of the comic book bubble didnt actually start with the comic book industry. Jan 28, 2014 this is a magnetic novel about a marriage of giddy bliss and stratospheric anxiety, bedrock alliance and wrenching tectonic shifts. Which are the 100 hottest comic books on the planet right now. Tons of good stuff releasing this week, so without hesitation, lets jump right in. Realizing that inspired us to put together this list of 20 new comic books worth investing in. Offill, author of the novel last things 1999 and various childrens books, covers this shifting terrain and its stormy weather in an exquisitely finetuned, journallike account narrated by the wife, an ironic selfdesignation rooted in her growing fears. In order for a comic to be considered for this list, it first and foremost needs to have been released in modern times and be worthy of investing in. Investors looking to make some money are likely to take the traditional route and bet on stocks and bonds. Mar 7, 2020 my personal collection of comics that i own or have for sale. Dc comics move to modernize its characters and stories is the latest in a trend in which fans, both casual and diehard, are demanding. Over the past few years, the collecting world has seen the market rise from an overlooked specialist area into a thriving mainstay of many auction houses calendars. Comicbook investments are more predictable than stocks.
The shares have returned an average of 16 percent annually in the 50 years through 2012more than. Click here for the leading comic book speculation and investing resource. In august 2008, comicbook dealer metropolis collectibles inc. Comic book speculation and key issues archives simplemans. The comic collecting community is vast and with the myriad of information, misinformation and other pitfalls out there, it can be difficult to navigate and keep up. Highvalue comic books are outperforming traditional. Every book on our list is one of the hot comics you should invest in now. Offill, author of the novel last things 1999 and various childrens books, covers this shifting terrain and its stormy weather in an exquisitely finetuned, journallike account narrated by the wife, an ironic selfdesignation rooted in her. Posts about comic book speculation written by copperchrome.
Comic book speculating, selling, buying, flipping, swapping, investing, picks, pricing, collecting, grading cgccbcspgx, cover variants, character appearances, etc. The speculators who made a profit or at least broke even on their comic book investments did so only by selling to other speculators. Your one stop spot for all the latest comic book speculation, investing and breaking comic related news from around the web. Jun 03, 2014 posted on may 8, 2014 by copperchrome under comic book market, comic book speculation, marvel, speculation, spiderman i seem to be writing a lot about spiderman lately. Cbsi is your home for all things comic book related.
I have been collecting comics, on and off, for the past 20 years. Modern comic book speculation investing in comics, magazines and more. This list is 100 opportunities to make money when you buy and sell comic books, with careful choosing of books, and timing to resell them. This book introduces casey jones, who plays a big part in the tmnt universe. My name is christian and i am the owner of elveens comics. Cardboard gold toploaders have set the standard for quality, clarity, and archival safe protection for over 25 years. More picks of my best comic book investments to make soon before demand skyrockets their values. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990s this week, i want to take you back a bit in history. Loews creates investment hunter comic book to tout its. For comic book collectors the overstreet comic book price guide is the one resource that is needed above all others. Subscribe for ongoing comic book news, market analysis, and history. Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 4222020.
Here i want to talk a bit more about one of the highlights of that run, the first appearance of. Comicsheatingup informed comic book speculation and. And if you want to invest in a copy of any of the 100, which grade should you seek out, and why. From roughly 1985 through 1993, comic book speculation reached its highest peaks.
This list is updated once a month as issues fall in and out of hot book status. My top picks of key bronze age marvel investment comics to get in 2012. Bronze age and silver age comicbook analytic analysis. Perelman, carl icahn, and ike perlmutter for control of marvel comics during the late1990s. If, on the other hand, youve picked a type of comic thats currently very much in. Dec 02, 2018 more top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012 part 2. More money comics potential of marveldc comic books. Ask other collectors to estimate the grade of a comic book from a picture.
If youre wondering what the best comic investments to make or need a little help choosing investment comics, this hub details exactly why these certain comics will only grow in value. Posted on march 3, 2014 by copperchrome under comic book speculation, marvel, speculation, xmen a little while back, i wrote about the virtues of grant morrisons xmen run. Posted on may 8, 2014 by copperchrome under comic book market, comic book speculation, marvel, speculation, spiderman i seem to be writing a lot about spiderman lately. Also discover marvel studios new comic book film thats slated to hit theaters before the avengers 2 sequel in 2015. Since time stops for no man we will do our best to update you with the latest news to ensure you investing into comic books stays profitable. Hot marvel and dc comics the comic book price guide for. Start by studying the market conditions of the particular genre that attracts you. The writer who cant write her own book is sent an appropriate comic curse. What are the comic book issue keys analytic investment data. Mar 31, 2014 posts about comic book speculation written by copperchrome. The truth is, it is up to each individual collector to determine what a key comic book is based on their own preferences.
Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 412020. Our current comic book toploader is the strongest protection available for storing, transporting, mailing, or displaying current size comic books. Not only would this be fun meeting sheamus, but getting his signature on a highend condition book will pay dividends for your time and money. Aug 14, 20 comicbook investments are more predictable than stocks. If you were going to buy into them you needed to pick up the variants from the early campbell, manara, otto, hughes days. Sell my comic books presents the hot 100 2020 edition. There is a species of agonizing pain that the human mind cannot assimilate immediately upon waking.
Dc comics to start making comic books for todays world. Im tom and i am a collector, enthusiast, and comic dealer. First appearances, early appearances, origin stories, iconic cover art, classic stories and many other categories could be considered a key issue. A forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues. Copper and chrome comic book collecting, speculation, and. Translation find a translation for comic book speculation and investing in other languages. Coming from a finance background, i find the rigor in comic investing to be lacking and decide to contribute via this blog. I guess thats what happens when dan slott writes a mythologychanging story arc that defies all expectations and receives widespread critical acclaim. A little while back, i wrote about the virtues of grant morrisons xmen run. The insidious disease of speculation began in the mid1980s with baseball cards in the united states, and would eventually infect our beloved hobby. Even without a comic book to make its case, loewss stock has done pretty well over the years. If the genre you like is unpopular at the moment, you may be able to consistently buy at under the comics price guides prices. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. Comic book speculation and key issues archives simpleman.
Amazing spiderman 129 w cgc registry help and instructions. Highvalue comic books are outperforming traditional investments. What you will not find on is mystery boxes, subscription services, pay walls, patreon requests or anything else that. Our daily content contains the fact driven info you need delivered quickly to. A forum for discussions related to the cgc registry an. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990s mile high comics. Copper and chrome comic book collecting, speculation. Key collector comics mobile app offers a variety of different. This issue has been popular not only due to the popularity of the beast in the xmen universe, but also because of the difficulty of finding this second tier title in high grade condition with. If youve only got a small amount of savings to invest for the longterm, putting that money into a comic book seems inferior as an investment strategy. Collecting and investing tips archives comic book daily. More top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012 part 2. Each comic book on the hot comics list has an explanation section telling you why you should care about it, and invest your money in a copy.
I would steer clear of this book to invest, but pick up to read and. They scour thousands of ebay sales to cultivate data to spotlight the hottest selling comics. I am currently in the middle of reading dan ravivs engrossing and entertaining comic wars book on the great battle between ronald o. This is a magnetic novel about a marriage of giddy bliss and stratospheric anxiety, bedrock alliance and wrenching tectonic shifts. Enjoy see more ideas about comics, comic books and comic covers. This entry was posted in comic restoration and tagged cbcs, cgc, comic book pressing, comic book restoration, comic pressing, comic restoration on june 10, 2016 by mike dechellis. Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 4152020.
With comic book sales thriving, pfc looks at the best entrylevel investments. A tale of the golum has been optioned for the big screen the story of a jewish village building a defender golum from clay to protect against nazi attack is a rich one. A pretty big book comes out today that i think you should pick up, its a variant and has a very limited print run. Top 10 comics to invest in right now comic book boys. It takes a moment before the gut lurches, the eyes tear, the ground gives way. Bronze age and silver age comic book analytic analysis.
Comics, comic speculation, marvel comics, dc comics, ebay. Cbsi is a community for comic collectors and enthusiasts. Click here to read the only comic investment and speculation blog that uses investment frameworks and data analysis to find undervalued comics. Silver age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Top websites about comic book investing speculation. For the purpose of this list, we are defining new comics as anything that was released after the year. The funny business of investing in comic books the. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. Movie and tv speculation is rife at the moment and fuelling some strong prices for comics that, on occasion, were pretty much ordinary a year or so ago. Feb 06, 2015 dc comics move to modernize its characters and stories is the latest in a trend in which fans, both casual and diehard, are demanding change with more relevant and relatable story lines. Part two of my top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012. What are the top investment comics of 2012 and why.
Comic book guy posted his best comic book investments for 2012 over a year ago, so lets take a look back at his picks in this video and check out how he did. Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 482020. Exercise extreme caution when looking to buy hot books. Number one is to give my friends and customers a chance to see what is coming up for elveens comics and where we have been. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Jun 06, 2016 the comic book industry is booming in value. It may be some consolation for true collectors to note that the root of the comic book bubble didnt actually start with the comic book industry. In a 2011 auction, a copy of the 1938 action comic no. More of the best bronze age comics to invest in hubpages. If you buy comics only for investment, keep in mind that demand for comics is fickle. A subreddit for news and discussion regarding the speculation of comics books that are hot, which are not, and which are going to be. Your best chances for lasting growth is gold,silver and bronze age comics. The 44th edition of the overstreet comic book price guide came out several weeks back and id like to take this a bit tardy opportunity to chime in with some thoughts.
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