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. Nov 14, 2015 all of which means some current and former comic book lovers could be sitting on a gold mine that could easily pay off a mortgage and put their children through school, with plenty to spare. May 11, 2020 explore gocollects board latest comic book speculation. I really want to know if there is a ceiling for some of this gaanyway, the book sold at auction as a cgc 8. While dale carnegies book how to win friends and influence people is not specifically written for those of us working hard at marketing comic books, dales advice can help us to become more successful, in fact it can help anyone trying to do anything to become more successful. Jul 04, 2008 business plan 101 for comic book publishers the marketing mix. Variant covers help drive the collector market today and are the main cause of. Retailers, publishers weigh in on 2017 state of the business by vaneta rogers, newsarama contributor january 18, 2017 03.
The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. Here is the third beano book from 1942 which tipped the scales at. Your one stop spot for all the latest comic book speculation, investing and breaking comic related news from around the web. Contains some mature content and may not be suitable for sensitive viewers. I will explore the impact of speculation on the comic book community.
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. This is the first comic book appearance of harley quinn. A subreddit for news and discussion regarding the speculation of comics books that are hot, which are not, and which are going to be. More money comics potential of marveldc comic books. Distribution restart dates for diamond, alliance confirmed. Comics, previously purchased at newsstands or in dedicated comicbook stores, can easily be bought and. Part two of my top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012. Comic book marketing 02 jan 2012 its a brand new year. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990s mile high comics. Winstons penis, of which coil had seen perhaps seven or eight iphone views in a variety of penile moods, was not clearly different than the penises of a dozen other classmates that coil had seen, circulated through the smart phones operated by girls in their final year at the claridge school a school with a capitalt in the, so it wasnt some claridge school, it was the claridge school. Tales from the database your new and collectible comic book. Comics, previously purchased at newsstands or in dedicated comic book stores, can easily be bought and.
Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 482020. It wasnt long until comic book publishers began to cater to the speculator market directly. Comicsheatingup informed comic book speculation and pop. For one, comic books are more accessible than ever before, partially because of the internet. Mar 7, 2020 my personal collection of comics that i own or have for sale. I believe business plans are essential for every business venture, especially comic books. Cbsi is your home for all things comic book related. Comic book speculation and investment discussions happening daily. 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.
Comic book speculation and key issues archives simpleman. Tons of good stuff releasing this week, so without hesitation, lets jump right in. 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. Comic book and graphic novel market 20102011 looks to make breaking into the market for comics and graphic novels far easier, while bringing indepth, exclusive analysis for those already experiencing what the industry has to offer. The comic book industry is an oligopoly, with the big two companies marvel entertainment group, inc. The brenda butler archive continues to produce stellar examples. 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. While the comic is one of images best ever, it might transfer well to a game of thrones westworld hbo type series. News on comic books that are heating up and selling well on the secondary market. More of the best bronze age comics to invest in hubpages.
Copper and chrome comic book collecting, speculation, and. The comic book speculator market reached a saturation point in. Revisiting the 90s speculative boom that nearly ended the. The world of comic book publishing is in flux, and the first ones to embrace the new paradigm will also help create it. The publishers have proved successful at identifying licensed characters that would move about 5,000 or 10,000 issues per month in comic book stores, said jonathan jackson miller, a writer who. I guess thats what happens when dan slott writes a mythologychanging story arc that defies all expectations and receives widespread critical acclaim. I am currently in the middle of reading dan ravivs engrossing and entertaining comic wars book on the great battle between ronald o. Enjoy see more ideas about comics, comic books and comic covers. Comicbook investments are more predictable than stocks. New comic book publishing company small business community. Our comic book articles tackle issues of our time such as race, gender, sexuality, and inequality.
In the previous article, i discussed the basics of a business plan as it relates to a comic book publisher. First appearances, early appearances, origin stories, iconic cover art, classic stories and many other categories could be considered a key issue. 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. This book introduces casey jones, who plays a big part in the tmnt universe. In 1999, he returned to comic books to illustrate the new tomb raider comics comic book series written by dan jurgens and published by top cow productions and was noted as one of the top 10 artists in the industry by wizard magazine. Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 412020. Best comic book trade paperbacks april 17, 2020 top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 4152020 best comic book trade paperbacks april 10, 2020.
Your best chances for lasting growth is gold,silver and bronze age comics. Our comic book articles promote positive social change through acceptance and tolerance while attempting to originate from all landscapes of the political spectrum. 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. Modern speculation cgc comic book collectors chat boards. What you will not find on is mystery boxes, subscription services, pay walls, patreon requests or anything else that. 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.
I am just looking for extra funds to be able to offset some of the printing costs. Investing every cent you own in a highrisk, illiquid commodity, such as comic books, would be exhibiting a classic case of stupidity. Key collector comics mobile app offers a variety of different categories of key issues in. Key collector comics mobile app offers a variety of different. We aim to provide a deeper experience than typical comics websites. Collectors often submit a comic book with that characters first appearance to us for grading, and try to be the first to people to get it on ebay, he said. Thats a lot of books which for now at least are hotter than the ones which dropped out.
Mat nastos has been a filmtv artist, director and writer since the early 1990s. Bronze age and silver age comic book analytic analysis. 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. Mccarthy and haddish are big stars, but we will see if a successful movie will keep this one on the wanted list. Whats most important, however, is that you know the difference. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990s this week, i want to take you back a bit in history. This year saw no less than 27 new entries on the index. The reboot was accompanied by much fanfare and a rumour that something big was coming down the pipe for everyones favourite canadian mutant.
There have been concerns the current crop of comic book movies represents a sort of bubble, but the lack of speculation along with the murky relation between moviegoers and comic. Although founded in 1939 as timely comics, the modern version of marvel comics that all fanboys know and love today was launched in 1961. Posted in comic book marketing and tagged building. What dale carnegie can teach us about marketing comic books.
Andy park started his professional career as a comic book artist at extreme studios, a division of image comics. Comic book speculation and key issues archives simplemans. Marketing and distribution the comic book industry is an oligopoly, with the big two companies marvel entertainment group, inc. Catering to each audience, this report offers publishers and retailers indepth. Not wanting any witnesses, thanos blew their car up. Our daily content contains the fact driven info you need delivered quickly to. I am looking to selfpublish my new comic book series. These days all you need is a quality book, a marketing plan, and the gumption to be successful. Park took a hiatus from comic books to study illustration at art center college of design. 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. His work has been published by marvel comics, dc comics, warp graphics, playboy and highlights for kids. The truth is, it is up to each individual collector to determine what a key comic book is based on their own preferences. I know people do this, however, as ive received any number of heartbreaking calls from people who suddenly need to liquidate their highcost comics collections, and find that the market punishes them.
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. Modern speculation modern age comic books cgc comic book. Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 4152020. No specific news on this upcoming movie, but it was mentioned in a prominent comic websites article about female comic movies. The collectors market still remains strong on ebay, but the value of comic books are largely determined by supplyanddemand rather than variants and speculation. Comic books are like oil in that they are traded in u. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Comic book speculating, selling, buying, flipping, swapping, investing, picks, pricing, collecting, grading cgccbcspgx, cover variants, character appearances, etc.
More often than not, the latter has come into play in the comic book world. I am already looking at selling ad space, but because i am not a marketing person the process is slow. Although harley had a solid following up until the movie suicide squad came out, margot robbies performance of that character made the price skyrocket. He penciled both interior work as well as cover work for several titles, most notably, avengelyne and gloryangela. Posted on march 19, 2014 by copperchrome under comic book speculation, marvel, speculation, xmen were three issues into paul cornells new wolverine series. Dave cockrum may not have achieved the celebrity status of stan lee, but he was. My name is christian and i am the owner of elveens comics. Our picks are analytically derived by market trends and experience. Exercise extreme caution when looking to buy hot books. With fantastic four, spiderman, avengers and xmen all first appearing on comic book pages in the first half of the 60s. Copper and chrome comic book collecting, speculation. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. Wednesday, used to be the best day of the week, new comic book day.
Top 10 comic book back issues to buy for the week of 4222020. With the arrival of the digital age, the expectation was that this 75 yearold company, whose very business is completely ingrained in. Aug 14, 20 comicbook investments are more predictable than stocks. Click here for the leading comic book speculation and investing resource. My journey through the comic book speculation bubble of the. This list is updated once a month as issues fall in and out of hot book status. 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.
Hot marvel and dc comics the comic book price guide for. The weakening canadian dollar got me to thinking about the effect it is having, if any, on the back issue comic book market. Image comics and dark horse comics are about another 15% to 20%, and the. Perelman, carl icahn, and ike perlmutter for control of marvel comics during the late1990s. Modern comic book speculation investing in comics, magazines and more. New comic book publishing company, welcome eric i love comic books and wish you good luck with new baby productions, an independent comic book publisher formed in 2008. Scout comics apparently was busy during this lockdown, still pumping out a lot of new titles. If the genre you like is unpopular at the moment, you may be able to consistently buy at under the comics price guides prices. What are the comic book issue keys analytic investment data. Tv and movie projects drive demand, encourage speculation, and so create hot comics. More top bronze age comics to invest in for 2012 part 2.
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