http://comicbookshopper.com/blog Comic Book Shopper is talking about buying comics for fun and profit. Fri, 23 May 2008 17:25:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In April, a Library of Congress press release announced to the world, that the original art for Amazing Fantasy #15 has been gifted by an anonymous donaor. Interested parties may make an appointment with the LOC to view the pages. The first appearance of Spider-man by Stan Lee ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2008/05/23/spidey-fans-make-an-appointment-with-history/ If ever there was a great day to celebrate comics - It's FCBD!!! Be sure to spread the word about your local events and maybe even give away some of your own. Free Comic Book Day Website http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2008/05/02/free-comic-book-day-is-may-3-2008/ According to Urban Dictionary, Incredible Hulk #181 is "the most overvalued comic book in existance. Very common in high grades, and yet very highly valued."  There is some truth to this statement, but it is not entirely accurate. It was not too long ago that this particular issue was devalued in ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2007/08/01/incredible-hulk-181-still-going-strong/ We all knew that Frank Miller's comic titles were high-quality. It just took Hollywood some time to catch up. Well, now we know that Warner Bros. will be adapting Miller's Ronin mini-series into a motion picture. This is a great opportunity for comic book investors to get ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2007/07/01/ronin-the-frank-miller-movie-train-rolls-on/ No review is needed for the blockbuster, that is 300. The Box Office returns say it all. Frank Miller has another winner on his hands, as do collectors lucky enough to have a set of the original limited series. Online sales of this title has been brisk ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2007/03/23/300-tale-of-a-successful-comic-book-movie/ There will be much comment in the coming days and weeks about the death of Captain America in the current series written by Ed Brubaker. Many will lament the character's passing and some will eulogize his attributes and contributions to the Marvel Universe. However, what we really need are the ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2007/03/08/the-death-of-a-hero-the-rebirth-of-a-gimmick/ Well, its Christmas/Chanukuh/Kwanzaa-time again. And that means shopping for a lot of us. It is also time for many people to assess their financial situations before hitting the mall. While it is not always the case - one can find back issues at great prices at this time of year. One ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2006/12/08/are-holiday-bargains-in-store-for-us-this-year/ There has been much discussion lately about the Spider-man 3 movie and its impact on back issue sales. The Spider-man franchise has been arguably the most successful in comics history. The newest installment, due may 4th 2007 will introduce three villains: Sandman, Venom and a new Goblin (Green or Hob). ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2006/12/05/spidey-time/ It's a fact that classic marketing techniques have been with us for some time. By "with us," I mean in the comic back issue market. Dealers have been declaring certain issues as the great get-it-while-you-can for decades. And the fact is, many of us fall for it. Why is that? ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2006/08/19/hot-comics-dont-fall-for-this-old-collecting-trap/ So, you're waiting for the next Comic Convention in your area. And you've been outbid time and time again on eBay auctions. To make matters worse, your Local Comics Shop (LCS) is slow to restock back issues! Meanwhile you've got a wantlist as long as your arm and your favorite hobby ... http://comicbookshopper.com/blog/2006/07/24/craigslistcom-the-next-step-in-comic-collecting-evolution/