Since 1993 the overall sales trend has been inexorably downward. To be specific, after years of purchasing bulk comics on the secondary market, ive come to the conclusion that the 1990s comic book speculator is a myth. We discuss 3 hot and 3 cold comic book market trends for march 11, 2020 that are causing comic book. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75. Where dc comics leadership is wrong about the comics industry. Posted on january 9, 2014 by copperchrome under comic book collecting, comic book market, comic book speculation, comics, dc, superheroes i mentioned recently that dc has a lot riding on the flash. Top 10 variants hot list presented by cbsmt facebook.
To which everyone from the comic book shop owner to the group gathered around the cash register each wednesday afternoon would solemnly agree with heads bowed and. Nov 14, 2015 it also had its fair share of comic book dealers who offered a glimpse of a market that remains red hot. Sort of my own combined definition when it comes to comic book speculation. Denver, coloradobased retailer chuck rozanski played a large role in the growth of the comics speculation market in 1977 when he acquired the high value. They grew up collecting and enjoy discussions of allthings comics, including monitoring and reporting market trends. Pretty much any spec site, as they are lumped under one blanket, report current market trends, not solely speculation.
Comic book market trends for march 11, 2020 simplemans. The clone wars was a comic book series published by dark horse comics. It also had its fair share of comic book dealers who offered a glimpse of a market that remains red hot. May 08, 2012 while doing the research it hit me that this book doesnt belong as an undervalued spotlight piece, though of course at its current overstreet price guide levels it is undervalued, this book is a natural feature for my next market trends post and heres why. Modern comic book speculation investing in comics, magazines and more. In general spec sites as they are referred to are very similar in nature to the status of all comic book social media sites. Mar 04, 2016 with the existing market, you can make money on any comic depending on what you purchase it for, but its important to know that this is a hobby first and foremost for the creators of this site. Because of the recent failures of green lantern and wonder woman franchises, theyve really gotta get the flash right. I mean, im selling more volumes, but a lot of that is my bottom line being padded out by speculation from those looking to buy certain debut periodical comics for the collectibles market. Dec 02, 2015 the nineties are a decade that receives a lot of flack among comic book collectors. No, this is a story of my comic book collecting life through one of the most tumultuous periods of comic book history. Each issue contains articles, columns and features for collectors and investors on golden age, silver age and new comics, the nations most accurate monthly comic book price guide, trading card section with price guide, expanded whats hot and whats not national comic book market report, interviews with the. Denver, coloradobased retailer chuck rozanski played a large role in the growth of the comics speculation market in 1977 when he acquired the highvalue.
We discuss 3 hot and 3 cold comic book market trends for january 22, 2020 that are causing comic book price trends to either heat up or cool down. Aug 14, 20 here are 10 reasons comic books are the best investment there is, super salesman vincent zurzolo tells al lewis. My mind can go in many different directions when trying to seek out the next hot book. With the existing market, you can make money on any comic depending on what you purchase it for, but its important to know that this is a hobby first and foremost for the creators of this site. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump. Copper and chrome comic book collecting, speculation. Big picture analysis of this years hot comics list. While doing the research it hit me that this book doesnt belong as an undervalued spotlight piece, though of course at its current overstreet price guide levels it is undervalued, this book is a natural feature for my next market trends post and heres why. Jul 27, 2019 now, that would be understandable if they just limited their pricing to trends but instead. Bolo as they discuss their passion for comic books and pop culture as well as comic book investing and speculation. I guess there is still a market for the spirit comics. Hot wheels hourman rex tyler howard the duck howling commandos team hulk amadeus cho hulk bruce banner hulk 2099 human fly richard deacon human torch johnny blaze humbug hunter zolomon huntress helena bertinelli huntress helena wayne huntress paula brooks. Click here for the leading comic book speculation and investing resource. Top websites about comic book investing speculation.
Well be back, each and every week to discuss comics, market trends, speculation, investment, sales strategies and more. The business venture weekly hot pickschecklist was and is still to this day to. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. Top 10 comic book cringe list presented by cbsmt facebook.
Like it or not, the current speculation market is tied to television shows and big budget movies. The weakening canadian dollar got me to thinking about the effect it is having, if any, on the back issue comic book market. Five trends to watch in the comics business in 2018. Revisiting the 90s speculative boom that nearly ended the comic book industry. Hot wheels hourman rex tyler howard the duck howling commandos team hulk amadeus cho hulk bruce banner hulk 2099 human fly richard deacon human torch johnny blaze humbug hunter zolomon huntress helena bertinelli huntress. Posted on february, 2020 by comicbookscalping leave a comment. A comic book series that is proof positive that if you put the word spider in the name of a marvel comic it might sell well, when you read the title edge of spiderverse, it can be easy to dismiss as a cash in. Icv2 released an interview with dc comics copublishers dan didio and jim lee that received a great deal of attention within the comics. This week we discuss joker, bloodshot, mask, and more. Click continue to see the direct market email they just sent out regarding their new. In this video, we discuss 3 hot and 3 cold comic book market trends for november 20, 2019, that are causing comic book price trends to either. Half the fun of collecting is finding something to cash in on. This happens all the time with the stock market and christmas toys like tickle me elmo or a furby. Comic books are like oil in that they are traded in u.
Know instantly if youve got a rare find in your collection. Yep, you guessed it slabbed graded comic book prices. We discuss 3 hot and 3 cold comic book market trends for march 11, 2020 that are causing comic book price trends to either heat up or cool down. With all you need about informations, prices of comic book investing speculation, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you. Quickly identify comics with key character appearances. Continue reading for the full press release from scout comics. The truth is, it is up to each individual collector to determine what a key comic book is based on their own preferences. Copper and chrome comic book collecting, speculation, and appreciation. Jan 31, 2020 comic book speculation and market trends is proud to present the first installment of the top 10 variants hot list. The first issue was released on september the series ran for 12 issues tied in to. Revisiting the 90s speculative boom that nearly ended the.
By 1995, the comic book market was disintegrating, and by the end of 1996, marvel was declaring bankruptcy. Feb 11, 2020 comic book speculation and market trends presents. My journey through the comic book speculation bubble of the. Expendable income is tighter than it used to be and comic book prices keep going up. Covrprice the ultimate tool for comic collectors and. This video is just for fun and bring light to some of the cringiest moments in comic book history. Whether it was due to marketing, speculation, or general curiosity. What we talk about when we talk about comic book sales. Comic book pressing flipping investments silver age modern cgc hot marvel dc image comics. I mean, im selling more volumes, but a lot of that is my bottom line being padded out by speculation from those looking to buy certain debut periodical comics for. As a result gd copies of this book essentially became multithousand dollar comics almost over night.
I am not saying that this is a bad thing or a good thing. Comic book speculation and investment discussions happening daily. Comicsheatingup informed comic book speculation and pop. The time machine was fixed but it malfunctioned when we escaped out of the year 1966, hurling us years into the future to 1979. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Get all good price and hot deals of comic book investing speculation here. Marketwatch site logo a link that brings you back to the homepage.
Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. If you are into collecting, speculation, abd investing in hot books, these guys got you covered. Comic book list comic book covers marvel comic books marvel comics deadpool christmas double trouble amazing spider venom spiderman what others are saying new comic book list december 4 the release schedule of the comics books that are coming out from your favorite publishers on wednesday december included are images of variant issu. While the speculation phenomena did, indeed, occur to some extent, i find it troubling that this superficial analysis fails to address the real cause of comics woes during that period. What follows is pure speculation, albeit grounded on observations about the comic market throughout 2019. Hot 10 comics comic book speculation and investing. Apr 09, 2020 modern comic book speculation investing in comics, magazines and more. Special thanks to paul nicholls for providing the list. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. John jackson miller, a writer who tracks comic book sales on the comics chronicles, has another theory. Our picks are analytically derived by market trends and experience. Comic books buck trend as print and digital sales flourish cnbc. Your one stop spot for all the latest comic book speculation, investing and breaking comic related news from around the web.
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He added that one of the current hot trends in collecting is harley. Price guide hottest comics cgc cert lookup comics video games. Anyway, this is the last issue of the storyline, and may trend upwards in value if. Artist for 2020 cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Informed comic book speculation and pop culture news. There is so much entertainment value in a single comic book, that cannot be. It is a famous and very racist cover superman says slap jap. Sell my comic books presents the hot 100 2020 edition. A first printing direct edition, a first printing newsstand edition, a second printing, and a rare expensive third printing.
Comic book market trends for march 11, 2020 simplemans comics. The megasuccess of several bigbudget hollywood comic book. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. That said, if you do that, you are missing the boat as the second issue, which was dated november 2014 and introduced an incredibly. Always working to keep you up to date on the latest speculation and investing news from the comic bo. While this years cbsi hot 100 variant list did not. A place to recommend good buys and sells in the comic market. We discuss star wars, batwoman beyond, hasbro movieverse and more.
Our daily content contains the fact driven info you need delivered quickly to. Covr price lets you know when theres a hot, key or rare comic in your collection. Comic book speculation stigma trending pop culture. During the largely marvel and imagefueled comic book glut of the early 90s, dozens of new publishers came into the market, trying to cash in on the hot new trend of the day. Top 10 variants hot list presented by cbsmt facebook youtube. Comic book speculation and market trends is proud to present the first installment of the top 10 variants hot list. It looks like the twiztid comic book series is being developed into an animated series from one of. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990s mile high comics. Here are 10 reasons comic books are the best investment there is, super salesman vincent zurzolo tells al lewis. Here are a few trends that ill be watching closely.
When dc comics did the reboot for the new 52, they basically gutted the dcu like a fish. By the mid1980s, a brisk collectors market existed. This week, our artists paired sonic the hedgehog and sonicrelated characters with other comic book characters. Heres a brief look at the early key books that define who this character is and where. Comicsheatingup informed comic book speculation and. Now, that would be understandable if they just limited their pricing to trends but instead. Every book on our list is one of the hot comics you should invest in now. Top websites about comic book speculation and investment. That is part of the appeal and what many new to the market of selling now think is speculation. Get all good price and hot deals of comic book speculation and investment here. And while killing off big name heroes was the hot new thing in the 90s.
Knightfall cocreator don handfield joins scout comics as they announce a major expansion with the creation of six new imprints. Between 1990 and 1993 no less then 24 new comic book publishers were flooding the market with hundreds of titles and by 1996 all but a handful shuttered their doors. Oct 29, 2019 by 1995, the comic book market was disintegrating, and by the end of 1996, marvel was declaring bankruptcy. Also helping this comic s prospects is that the cover by dale keown has became a modern classic. Whats hot, whats not market watch comicspriceguide.
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