His passion really spoke to me. Ive known him as a great actor and an accomplished musician(those are Grammys lined up in front of his CGCs!) To learn he’s curated such a historic collection impresses me more. Thanks for this interview
@@MtrplsHQ good cuz this video was BOOORRRING... IMO hey ...I've lived the comic book world life.. getting into comics in the mid 60's... buying Journey into Mystery 83 and other origin comics out of garage for a nickel a piece . .getting the first 50 issues of X-men AND the Avengers in the same evening from two kids. my age back in 1967 for just 5.00 TOTAL.. going to the treasure comic room of an antique store here in my city.. and picking up rare pre code horror comics.. for just a buck each.. I remember buying the 50 cent issue one of SAVAGE TALES off the drugstore.. newsstand like it was just yesterday.. I had amassed quite a collection.. before I started selling them off on E-bay.. I still have the whole run of MAD's and Panics.. and about 250 MAD paperbacks as well.. there were always deals that slipped thru my fingers though.. like being able to buy near mint copies of Amazing Fantasy 15 for just 8.00 each... boy I wish I would have nabbed some of those..
Thank you for this video of Mr. Ruben Blades. I didn't know that he is such a huge comic book fan and collector. He is also one of the icons of Salsa music. 😊
My wife grew up in Panama Canal Zone (military family) and bought comic books in the Fort Clayton commissary too in late 1950s and early 1960s. She had to leave her Comic book and ballcard collections there when they came back to the states in 1962...:-(. Appreciate video.
I'm the proud owner of one of Ruben's Sensation Comics (issue 94 CGC 7.5) that I purchased in the mid 2000's. It was the highest graded copy at that time.
Never knew Ruben collected comics until this video... he discusses some many truths & experiences of collecting comics... but when in certains terms he calls it personal, perfect.
Got me thinking… Hot, successful, modern books have a print run of around 40,000 and maybe 35,000 or more have stayed out of the local dump. The books in his collection had print runs of up to 1,000,000 issues with maybe only 100 or so escaping the burn barrels and bird cage linings of their era! His generation (Boomer?) is responsible for seeing the historic and cultural value in a mass media considered utterly disposable not only by the general consumers but the creators as well. We owe him for the existence of our hobby! My folks are Boomers and they encouraged me from a young age to take good care of my comics.
Hi, I hate to be that person, I comment on alot of videos & I'm in alot of chats & I'm always positive. I didn't enjoy alot of this video, I don't mind hearing his back story, but you had him going on & on. I want to see his books, I wish it was less talk & more show, especially when you say it's a legendary collection.
His passion really spoke to me. Ive known him as a great actor and an accomplished musician(those are Grammys lined up in front of his CGCs!) To learn he’s curated such a historic collection impresses me more. Thanks for this interview
Did anybody else come to watch this video to see his collection and get really disappointed when they didn't show any of the books
We have individual videos of Ruben talking about his books under the "Shorts" tab.
@@MtrplsHQ good cuz this video was BOOORRRING... IMO
hey ...I've lived the comic book world life.. getting into comics in the mid 60's... buying Journey into Mystery 83 and other origin comics out of garage for a nickel a piece . .getting the first 50 issues of X-men AND the Avengers in the same evening from two kids. my age back in 1967 for just 5.00 TOTAL..
going to the treasure comic room of an antique store here in my city.. and picking up rare pre code horror comics.. for just a buck each..
I remember buying the 50 cent issue one of SAVAGE TALES off the drugstore.. newsstand like it was just yesterday..
I had amassed quite a collection.. before I started selling them off on E-bay..
I still have the whole run of MAD's and Panics.. and about 250 MAD paperbacks as well..
there were always deals that slipped thru my fingers though.. like being able to buy near mint copies of Amazing Fantasy 15 for just 8.00 each...
boy I wish I would have nabbed some of those..
He is featured on a special episode of Antiques Roadshow where you get to see some of the cool rare Golden-Age books in his collection!
It was Celebrity Edition, vol. 2 Season 25 from 2021.
Wow, Ruben... what a pleasure listening to you. Ruben is one of the best storytellers of our time. Thank you.
Really enjoyed listening to his journey. This was great thank you!
The smile on Ruben's face as he is reminiscing about his favorite comic run from 24:37 and on, says it all. That is what this hobby is all about!
That's correct! Thanks for watching!
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Blades at SDCC many moons ago. The coolest cat in Hollywood thank you for this interview and sharing this video
Thank you for watching!
This is one of the most fantastic interviews from a famous person about comics I've ever seen on pooptube 💩😂❤
The way he smiles as he recalls his collection, that's why I collect it's the memories
Thank you for this video of Mr. Ruben Blades. I didn't know that he is such a huge comic book fan and collector. He is also one of the icons of Salsa music. 😊
My wife grew up in Panama Canal Zone (military family) and bought comic books in the Fort Clayton commissary too in late 1950s and early 1960s. She had to leave her Comic book and ballcard collections there when they came back to the states in 1962...:-(. Appreciate video.
This was insightful on a lifelong passion. Really nice to hear
I love your albums, especially Buscando America. I'm glad you also share my love for comics.
What an excellent video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Awesome 👏 interview documentary. Thanks need more info like this behind scenes of comic collecting. Thanks
One note you should show like his top 30-50 books real quickly on this instead of just showing him talking 😉
Legendary actor, didn't know you love comic book's. Respect Sir. Thanks to the channel for the post.
Thank you for watching!
I never imagine one of my favorites salsa Tropical Music singer and actor collects Comic book wow thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
@@Dragomo-David I know. And to think he's one of my favorite actors playing cop roles.😛😕👍😄
I'm the proud owner of one of Ruben's Sensation Comics (issue 94 CGC 7.5) that I purchased in the mid 2000's. It was the highest graded copy at that time.
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I was today years old when I found out, fascinatingly, about Ruben Blades and his legendary Comic Book Collection!
i hope for a part 2 where he shows his books and the smiles they bring
Top man. Love his genuine passion for the books, the stories, the characters and the history of the medium!
Never knew Ruben collected comics until this video... he discusses some many truths & experiences of collecting comics... but when in certains terms he calls it personal, perfect.
Great interview. Ruben's collection is testimony to a lifelong passion.
We are happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
I was gonna copy you on a comment to direct you here bc i thought you would like and here it is you beat me by two weeks. Lol
Love & Rockets by Los Bros IS the best!
Very cool
Now I know why there's a character named Ruben Blades in Batman: Odyssey (one of the most insane comics ever made)
Is he still collecting.
He is! Thanks for watching!
Got me thinking… Hot, successful, modern books have a print run of around 40,000 and maybe 35,000 or more have stayed out of the local dump. The books in his collection had print runs of up to 1,000,000 issues with maybe only 100 or so escaping the burn barrels and bird cage linings of their era! His generation (Boomer?) is responsible for seeing the historic and cultural value in a mass media considered utterly disposable not only by the general consumers but the creators as well. We owe him for the existence of our hobby! My folks are Boomers and they encouraged me from a young age to take good care of my comics.
please keep the questions up 3 seconds longer
Hi, I hate to be that person, I comment on alot of videos & I'm in alot of chats & I'm always positive. I didn't enjoy alot of this video, I don't mind hearing his back story, but you had him going on & on. I want to see his books, I wish it was less talk & more show, especially when you say it's a legendary collection.
Agreed
Just show at least his top ten or show the comics he’s talking about?
We have individual videos of Ruben talking about his books under the "Shorts" tab. Thank you for watching!
@@MetalBum We have individual videos of Ruben talking about his books under the "Shorts" tab. Thank you for watching!
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Yes I came to see his comics. This video is super boring
It's all slabs. Pointless.
Way to ruin a video with the random stupid sound effects! WTF is that all about?