Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Pep Comics #26, MLJ Magazines, April 1942 It’s such a pleasure to introduce Gene Lomoriello as this week’s guest Spotlight writer. Let’s hope this is the 1st of many from Mr. Lomoriello. Gene has been commenting on the site as…
Strange Tales #118, Marvel Comics, March 1964 I’m actually very excited about the Doc Strange movie that’s about to open up in North American theatres this coming weekend. I’ve seen the clips and I’ve read the reviews, now to see…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija join producer Shekky Feldstein to talk the comic talk. So just kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and…
All-American Comics #90, DC Comics, October 1947 I mentioned I thought I was on to something a few weeks back in Spotlight #308. In that Spotlight I wrote that I noticed a trend towards what I called “nouveau iconic” Golden…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija join producer Shekky Feldstein to talk comics. So why don’t you kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and…
Marvel Team-Up #1, Marvel Comics, March 1972 I finally watched the Captain America Civil War movie. I liked it. My favorite scene was Tony Stark and Peter Parker in Parker’s room. I loved this take on Parker and Spidey. Just…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija join producer Shekky Feldstein to talk the comic book talk. So kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and…
Flash #155, DC Comics, September 1965 Used to be that if I went AWOL there was no Spotlight. Not any more thanks to what has become a Rogue’s Gallery of Guest Spotlight writers. These guys are good, get them together in a…
Human Torch #3(2), Timely Comics, Winter 1940/41 A couple of months ago a long time collector walked into the shop with a small pile of choice Golden Age. We picked out the best candidates for grading and sent them down…
Comic Link Focused Auction The comic book portion of the ComicLink Focused Auction ended Thursday September 29th. This auction was the follow up auction to the historic Featured Auction that ended September 8th. Those people down at ComicLink sure know…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija join producer Shekky Feldstein to talk all things comics. So just sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and…
Power Pack #1, Marvel Comics, August 1984 I just read some report that the top CEOs from companies like Disney, Warner and Fox gathered and announced unwavering enthusiasm for comic book inspired movies. Marvel’s CEO Robert Iger said there would…
My recent Auction Highlights #95 post, the one that covered the Canadian Whites results of the recent ComicLink auction, was widely read, it had twice as many reads as my coverage of the broader auction results (Auction Highlights #94). Great…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija join producer extraordinaire Shekky Feldstein to talk comics. So kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support your…
Green Lantern #21, DC Comics, June 1963 This Week’s Undervalued Spotlight shines on Green Lantern #21, a book that features the 1st appearance of Doctor Polaris, the man who mastered Magnetism. I’ve speculated on some of Stan Lee’s motivations in the past.…
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija kick off the new season by talking comics and comic related stuff, our producer Shekky Feldstein was under the weather but will be back next week. So sit back, relax…
Flash Comics #89, DC Comics, November 1947 It’s getting tough following one of Mike Huddleston’s Spotlight picks. The man brings the right mix of passion, knowledge and insights and always leaves us with something unique. So the pressure is on…
Comic Link Summer Featured Auction The comic book portion of what I’ll call a historic ComicLink Summer Featured Auction ended Thursday September 8th. This auction was historic for the number of quality Canadian White’s available, quality in issue selection and…
Comic Link Summer Featured Auction The comic book portion of ComicLink’s Summer Featured Auction ended Thursday September 8th and there were plenty of very interesting results. The team at ComicLink did a stellar job on this one! The big book…
Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys #nn, Spire Christian Comics, 1973. When I think of Spire Christian Comics I think of Hansi, The Girl Who Loved the Swastika. After that I think of that great Spire Christian Archie series drawn…