Undervalued Spotlight #333
Fables #1, DC/Vertigo, July 2002 When I started working at the comic shop full time back in the 2003 I immediately set about trying to read as much new stuff as I could so I at least sounded like I…
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Artist’s Edition Index Podcast Episode 5
Taking the Artist’s Edition Index from print to the spoken word, join me monthly for a look at all things Artist’s Edition. This month we take a long look at IDW’s Artist’s Edition Numbering, shipping changes, March 2017 Previews, January 2017 Sales Numbers, Artist’s Edition Out Of Print Sales January 2017, America’s Best Comics Artist’s Edition, Alex Toth’s Bravo For Adventure Artist’s Edition, and Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artist’s Edition.
Auction Highlights #98
Comic Link Winter Featured Auction The comic book portion of the ComicLink Winter Featured Auction ended Thursday March 2nd. This was an impressive auction loaded with books I really wanted! The tiara and the flowers went to a stunning CBCS…
The End Of Marvel’s Social Justice Warriors
About a month ago I wrote a column called You’re Creators…So Create Already. It was quite a passionate column with a lot of comments. Mostly lamenting the direction in which Marvel, in particular, had taken in their storytelling. The vast majority of…
Comic Culture March 1st
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija get together to talk comic talk. So kick back, relax and enjoy this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you go out and support your local comic…
Undervalued Spotlight #332
Man from U.N.C.L.E. #7, Gold Key, July 1966 I’ve bought and sold a lot of comic books over the years and yet there are very few I regret selling. Yes, there was that nice tight Tales of Suspense #39 I…
Review | Alex Toth’s Bravo For Adventure Artist’s Edition
Of every comics story Alex Toth ever drew, the only one that he kept the complete original art to was Bravo for Adventure. This Artist’s Edition is a virtual “how-to” course in drawing comics the Toth way. We see how he…
March 2017 Previews
Diamond has updated Previews World with the March 2017 catalog. Scouring the full list this month shows three new Artist Edition format books, including a new publisher entering the fold. For complete details and daily updates visit our AE Index. Batman:…
January 2017 Sales Numbers
Diamond released their January 2017 sales numbers over the weekend and ICv2 has extrapolated those and determined actual unit sales: Top 300 Comics Actual and Top 300 Graphic Novels Actual. Also worth noting is Diamond’s Top Ten Books. These numbers are for…
Undervalued Spotlight #331
Marvel Super-Heroes #13, Marvel Comics, March 1968 This Spotlight came to me while I was arguing with someone about who was the best female superhero at Marvel. I’m not saying Captain Marvel is but I am presently this week’s Undervalued…
Review | Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artist’s Edition
The third IDW Artist’s Edition (Following Dave Steven’s Rocketeer and Walter Simonson’s Thor) focuses on one of the all time greatest comic book artists, and at the absolute peak of his creative powers: Wally Wood. EC Comics was quite likely…
IDW’s Artist’s Edition Numbering
IDW numbers their Artist’s Editions, and has for some time. Here is a complete list of all Artist’s Editions sorted by publication date. Name Ship Date Number Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer Artist’s Edition 08/18/10 First Walter Simonson’s The Mighty Thor…
Investment Books, Part 2
In Part 1 we looked at various criteria that helped to identify “quality” books as potential investment vehicles. In this follow up, we’ll examine some common traits that may, or may not exist as we continue the discussion with a…
Undervalued Spotlight #330
Falling in Love #121, DC Comics, February 1971 Ahh, my favorite post of the year because I get to say, Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. I hope your day/year/life is filled with love. I honestly spend too much time on this…
Review | America’s Best Comics Artist’s Edition
Alan Moore was the braintrust behind America’s Best Comics, one of the most acclaimed imprints in the history of comics. Comprised of four main titles: Tom Strong, Top10, Promethea, and the anthology Tomorrow Stories, the ABC line paired Moore with…
Artist’s Edition Out Of Print Sales January 2017
Luckily for most Artist’s Edition readers and collectors almost all of these books are still available for cover price from Diamond through your local comic shop. For the full list with Diamond order codes please see our AE Index. The…
Hyperbole,…Shmyperbole
Last week I traveled back in time. It was a simpler time. I drank water from the outdoor water hose. I watched Saturday Morning cartoon shows and I read “The Worlds Greatest Comic Magazine”! I stepped back in time to wonderment and surprise…
Comic Culture February 8th 2017
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija are joined by Producer Shekky Feldstein for their annual Valentine’s show. So sit back and feel the love on this week’s Comic Culture. Oh, and please, please make sure you…
Undervalued Spotlight #329
Fantastic Four #113, Marvel Comics, August 1971 A few days ago I sorted all my Undervalued Spotlights alphabetically. I did this exercise to help me see if there were areas I was not adequately representing, the Spotlight mantra being all…
The Tardy Undervalued Spotlight
Wow am I ever embarrassed. I just wrote up my annual Valentines Undervalued Spotlight, and boy am I drained! I was about to post it when I realized that the Valentine’s post is next week not this week! I thought…
Review | Mandrake The Magician, The Dailies Volume 1: The Cobra
From the depths of the moon to the heights of the terrifying Ghost Mountain, these are the second collected adventures of Mandrake the Magician, the world’s first costumed crime fighter. Join him and his ever-trusty companion Lothar as they travel…