Comic Broker Report – February 2014 (part 2)

 Two hours in the bathroom not only yielded a better nights sleep but a part 2 for February !  Enjoy!   The Brave and the Bold 57 ( First Rex Mason, Metamorpho ) Do current readers even care who Rex Mason is?  Well if you didn\’t catch the name drop by the Earth 2 Batman…

The Comic Broker\’s Report – December 2013

Instead of wasting your time with sharp wit and wonderful one-liners I\’m getting right to the point this month.  The fact is, I grew up collecting comics in the most over-printed, over-hyped era the world had ever seen.  There was no internet, Better than Ezra sucked 14.99 a cd out of too many people\’s pockets…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

A new TMNT film means renewed interest in the famous mutants!  We all know what issues are rare and worth collecting but they also have appeared in many other titles, some of which are quite hard to come by:   1.  Furrlough 52 This outstanding, long running series should not be missed by fans of…

Comic Broker Report – JULY 2013

    Batman and Robin Vol. 1 #1 ( first Mr. Toad ) & Batman 666 ( first Prof. Pyg ) Beware the Batman is already a polarizing  show.  With episode 1 airing this past weekend to mixed reviews one thing is clear-Professor Pyg and Mr. Toad stole it.  Despite Pyg\’s altered origin I am…

Comic Broker Report – Collecting Brandon Graham

  Brandon Graham is one of my favorite indie artists of the last ten years.  He represents a unique style that stands out in a medium where it\’s notoriously difficult to  do so.  If you haven\’t seen his work  before you are in for a treat.  He has done shorts, pin-ups and even writes for…

Comic Broker Report – April 2013

The Comic Broker\’s Report: April 2013 By Topher Seal As my wife and I prepare our Groot and Rocket Raccoon costumes for this year\’s Boston Con we realized that creating giant trees and massive guns out of PVC pipe and cardboard is a hassle.  This lead to a bet.  I believe that Rocket Raccoon is…

Comic Broker Report – March 2013

The Comic Book Broker’s Report ( March 2013 ) By Topher Seal      Most of us who collect comics also collect other things and while I believe that none of you want to know how I acquired a hang nail from Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz, I can assure you that there is plenty of…

Comic Broker Report – More Modern Heat

The Comic Book Broker\’s Report ( March ) By Topher Seal     This month is sort of a sequel to last month\’s article concerning modern comics and the ridiculous prices being paid for new books.   If you love trading in volatile markets then this current comic market is the place for you.  Many collectors…

Comic Broker Report – February 2013

The Comic Book Broker’s Report ( February ) By Topher Seal      I just cannot believe the online market for current comics.  People are throwing down some serious cash during poor economic times for unproven, highly speculative books.  Now I won\’t recommend that you go and spend nearly 200 dollars for Peter Panzerfaust 1…

InvestComics Comic Hot Picks 12-22-10

Indie comics are the way to go this week. Check inside for more details.     It\’s a few days before Christmas, Have you done all of your shopping? Here are a few goodies for yourself…. Now on to a rapid fire session of the Weekly Hot Picks…..         Independent comics are…