In the old days of Wizard you would see when books dropped in value. They even highlighted different colors in the price guide if it had risen or dropped. I think its good to go back and talk about books that are dropping. If you only talk about books that are hot, while they're hot, that selectivity makes it selling hype more than just "reporting market trends"
This is a great idea now to keep with this theme of these type of videos let's get a risk taker spec video which says hey here are the reasons to buy this book now for a buck or 5 or 10. For Example such books like Immortal hulk or Carnage Mind Bomb were super cheap at one time but there were reasons to invest these books a video showing the reasons to take a chance on certain books would be interesting so how about a video that gives us the jump on these books before they blow up ? Great job as always guys!!
Comic Tom you are killing it with these videos even without seeing it I knew you had a hit. These are what we need as comic investors to buy or sell. Bringing fire as always
I watch your videos because they are well thought out. If comics are going to be treated like stocks, then you will learn more from your misses than you do on your hits. I don’t play the speculation game, but for those that do, videos like this will be far more helpful than chasing hot books.
Really cool series. I love the idea of the Not Top 10. Everyone only ever talks about what is hot, because collectors want to think their collections are worth a fortune, but this is a cool idea and hopefully may help spread the idea of market vicissitudes rather than the idea that values always increase, which is simply fallacious.
Hey guys like the new list. I picked up Rags Tim Lim, Rags # 1 AP Virgin CGC 9.8, and Saga RRP CGC 9.8 on the dips. I thought if I don’t grab Saga RRP now I may never get one. I’m also seriously considering picking up FF45 on the dip also.
Awesome!! I thought of this a couple months back and was actually considering giving you guys the idea, lol. Definitely would be a great series to continue.
Seeing that FF 45 drop hurts my heart. I love the Inhumans and their 12 issue first run is one of my prized runs in my collection. That said yes the show was very bad. Maybe they can try again down the line. Fingers crossed
Inhumans has potential, but the show started off weak and got weaker. It's not near and dear to me, but I hope they can do something fun with the characters.
Robert T I think the hardest part is having the main character not be able to speak. That’s a challenge few shows could handle. But they certainly had numerous other issues plaguing the series. Here’s hoping they can get a do over or some sort of appearance in a movie
Very cool idea for a new video series. I was super pumped to see that Superman Adventures book on that list. I still want a nice copy of that! Gives me some bartering power for an upcoming comic show I'm going to if I'm lucky enough to find it. Mattina collectors will be ok in the future because at the end of the day he puts out great work that makes you want to purchase the book. As a matter of fact Mid Town is sold out of his Female Furies B cover that comes out tomorrow. Eye candy whether or not it's 100% his art.
I hope that Gamora #2 drops to $20. That way I can buy it. Despite what people may say, his stuff is beautiful. Often times better than the original in my opinion.
Damn you Mattina! Set the record straight! Artists are constantly 'stealing' references ("Good artists copy, great artists steal" is a quote attributed to Pablo Picasso one of the most original and famous artists of the modern era) and a lot of the examples are a stretch to even cause to condemn him. He needs to come out and say something and make a few apologies.
I've said this in a few other chats, I suspect Mattina is waiting on all the swiped art to surface and think he's going to make a statement and McFarlane will back him. I feel they have some kind of connection right now, and McFarlane would give Mattinas apology merit. After that the sky is the limit for him, bad press can sometimes launch an artist, of course if he keeps it original. He's gotta say something and I feel he's gotta have backing since he waited so long. I'm wrong often.
Ryan Atkins Todd McFarlane out of nowhere put out a second cover for Spawn 293. I think it was in quick response to the cover swipes accusations. It's possible that Todd could give Mattina a second chance, like everyone can work to deserve one, but I don't think Todd McFarlane wants any bad situations to derail Spawn 300 from being successful long-term, so he might not get the next cover assignments.
DC hasn't slowed down using Mattina and he is killing it with his covers for them. I buy titles i never would have if not for his coverwork and will do so as long as i like his work. If a person is only concerned about a perceived value of comic then they're basically just day trading with comics instead of stocks, but their motivation is the same, so i honestly could care less about soap opera drama and opinions based in them..
Great video as always, although a lil depressing especially if you invested in one of those books like I did, but...that comes with collecting comics, been doing this for over 40 years now, I gambled on a few lemons in my time, who here doesn't own a Tarot, Arsenal, Gen 13 or Slingers #1, lol....and I forgot about Turok!!!! Still like that Gamora book tho, I'd buy it if it drops a tad more, I'll keep an eye on that one
Funny that you mention Unknown Comics. I won't buy from them anymore. They always release a book and it sells for like 50 bucks and then all of sudden a few months later it is for sell for 10 to 20 bucks. That's crazy. I wonder if there are any Unknown exclusives that have gone up in value. I doubt it.
You do a great job. I'm old school collector of the bronze age. 70s, 80's, and 90's comic. Started back up around 2008 to about 2013. Just different comics now. I no longer buy Marvel or DC. Last comic run I bought was from Image. Thoughts on Tokyo Samurai?
I think the Batman book has been dropping mostly because it sold well and people want to move their money/space to new books. Some people also were seeing the price drop and wanted to get their money out of it as the price was declining. Sure the universe relaunches affect price, but I think it's just the supply is just so large and it's been 8 years so the demand is down.
The price of the Gamora book shouldn't drop unless it was being inflated with hype amongst speculators and investors, with little to no support from any mid to long term marketplace participants.
I really liked the vid. I feel like a comic only cost as much as someone is willing to pay for it. And yes I think you should keep doing these videos, it’s valuable information for the community.
Great job guys I just picked up an invincible Iron Man number 10 variant for $20 I thought that was a lot if you could please do these videos more often it would be greatly appreciated and a new comic book collector and helps out a lot
Buying books because you think there gonna be worth something ,is the wrong reason to buy them. Buying them cause of the artwork, story, character or just be cause they make you happy, that’s the ticket.
Your comments on rags Tim lim are off. It was still limited to patreon and only a few hundred have been printed. There was a pod version later made available. It was censored just like the Antarctic press version. That one only had a little over 1000. That is the one you discussed recently with brian ball.
Yea, the Inhumans were a bummer 👁 I have an FF 46 I got signed by Stan the man. I’d like to see this book (and inhumans) get a proper spotlight - Stonecutter_Cam 👁
Good afternoon community have a question hopefully somebody can help me out with how can I personally find out how many prints were done of any book does anybody keep a record does diamond have a certain area in their website that says how many are out there hopefully somebody in the community can get back to me thank you for your time
Star Wars 1 1977 will always be valuable 1-6 is essential owning for any Star Wars fan. A real New Hope panel by panel by Chaykin using script before film released. It's a grail arc. Even the reprints will eventually be valuable because the story is that good. Dig Jabba
I have a book is biger then Adventures of Batman 12 first appearance Harley Quinn. My book I have Batman 181 first appearance poison ivy 1966 with the pin up poster.
I guess, since there's no giveaway it works the same as well that we send books instead? Lol! Seriously it's a cool vid and I'll send a book some time this year.
Should we be doing this coverage monthly? I think CBSI would like the feedback 👀
ComicTom101 Bi-weekly.
ComicTom101 absolutely, videos like this one are proof that the comic game is up and down at anytime and overpaying for book(s) can hurt your wallet
Great idea...love it👏🔥
Yeah I like this not hot! Still haven’t gotten my Hulk 181 yet! Almost two months! Lol
Hell yes
In the old days of Wizard you would see when books dropped in value. They even highlighted different colors in the price guide if it had risen or dropped. I think its good to go back and talk about books that are dropping. If you only talk about books that are hot, while they're hot, that selectivity makes it selling hype more than just "reporting market trends"
I really miss Wizard
This is JUST AS IMPORTANT as the hot top 10. You guys did it again. Great work!!!.
This is a great idea now to keep with this theme of these type of videos let's get a risk taker spec video which says hey here are the reasons to buy this book now for a buck or 5 or 10. For Example such books like Immortal hulk or Carnage Mind Bomb were super cheap at one time but there were reasons to invest these books a video showing the reasons to take a chance on certain books would be interesting so how about a video that gives us the jump on these books before they blow up ? Great job as always guys!!
This channel is at its best when it's just Tom and Russ going at it. Seriously. More of this!
Comic Tom you are killing it with these videos even without seeing it I knew you had a hit. These are what we need as comic investors to buy or sell. Bringing fire as always
I watch your videos because they are well thought out. If comics are going to be treated like stocks, then you will learn more from your misses than you do on your hits. I don’t play the speculation game, but for those that do, videos like this will be far more helpful than chasing hot books.
Awesome video guys! Love the title idea. Thank you for sharing.
Really cool series. I love the idea of the Not Top 10. Everyone only ever talks about what is hot, because collectors want to think their collections are worth a fortune, but this is a cool idea and hopefully may help spread the idea of market vicissitudes rather than the idea that values always increase, which is simply fallacious.
Great vid Guys...I definitely think you should keep doing his vid...its nice to see whats dropping as well as whats rising
Guys this could very well by one of the best videos that you have ever Done....Awesome job!
Hey guys like the new list. I picked up Rags Tim Lim, Rags # 1 AP Virgin CGC 9.8, and Saga RRP CGC 9.8 on the dips. I thought if I don’t grab Saga RRP now I may never get one. I’m also seriously considering picking up FF45 on the dip also.
Really enjoyed this new segment! Keep up the good work guys!
Awesome!! I thought of this a couple months back and was actually considering giving you guys the idea, lol. Definitely would be a great series to continue.
I got my Snyder Batman #1 for about $5 last year! Had no idea they got to #150 raw!
Yes. Please do this coverage monthly!
Seeing that FF 45 drop hurts my heart. I love the Inhumans and their 12 issue first run is one of my prized runs in my collection. That said yes the show was very bad. Maybe they can try again down the line. Fingers crossed
Inhumans has potential, but the show started off weak and got weaker. It's not near and dear to me, but I hope they can do something fun with the characters.
Robert T I think the hardest part is having the main character not be able to speak. That’s a challenge few shows could handle. But they certainly had numerous other issues plaguing the series. Here’s hoping they can get a do over or some sort of appearance in a movie
Thank you guys I love watching y'all's videos I'm still hunting any saga #1 😁🙏🙏 love y'all
Please keep doing this new coverage! Can’t get enough of the comic market.
Very cool idea for a new video series. I was super pumped to see that Superman Adventures book on that list. I still want a nice copy of that! Gives me some bartering power for an upcoming comic show I'm going to if I'm lucky enough to find it. Mattina collectors will be ok in the future because at the end of the day he puts out great work that makes you want to purchase the book. As a matter of fact Mid Town is sold out of his Female Furies B cover that comes out tomorrow. Eye candy whether or not it's 100% his art.
I hope that Gamora #2 drops to $20. That way I can buy it. Despite what people may say, his stuff is beautiful. Often times better than the original in my opinion.
Y’all definitely should do this more often, great video!
Really solid video guys
Great video chaps thank you, it proves don't buy the hype buy what you like!
Damn you Mattina! Set the record straight! Artists are constantly 'stealing' references ("Good artists copy, great artists steal" is a quote attributed to Pablo Picasso one of the most original and famous artists of the modern era) and a lot of the examples are a stretch to even cause to condemn him. He needs to come out and say something and make a few apologies.
Yes!!!!!!!!! Every video is excellent. All the ideas are worth watching and liking.
This was a fun video guys this was a great Idea. Awesome list!!!
Total 100% Geek entertainment. Great video gang! Do this monthly.
I think you should do this list more often. It's a great update. Thanks
I've said this in a few other chats, I suspect Mattina is waiting on all the swiped art to surface and think he's going to make a statement and McFarlane will back him. I feel they have some kind of connection right now, and McFarlane would give Mattinas apology merit. After that the sky is the limit for him, bad press can sometimes launch an artist, of course if he keeps it original. He's gotta say something and I feel he's gotta have backing since he waited so long. I'm wrong often.
Ryan Atkins Todd McFarlane out of nowhere put out a second cover for Spawn 293. I think it was in quick response to the cover swipes accusations. It's possible that Todd could give Mattina a second chance, like everyone can work to deserve one, but I don't think Todd McFarlane wants any bad situations to derail Spawn 300 from being successful long-term, so he might not get the next cover assignments.
DC hasn't slowed down using Mattina and he is killing it with his covers for them. I buy titles i never would have if not for his coverwork and will do so as long as i like his work. If a person is only concerned about a perceived value of comic then they're basically just day trading with comics instead of stocks, but their motivation is the same, so i honestly could care less about soap opera drama and opinions based in them..
Great video as always, although a lil depressing especially if you invested in one of those books like I did, but...that comes with collecting comics, been doing this for over 40 years now, I gambled on a few lemons in my time, who here doesn't own a Tarot, Arsenal, Gen 13 or Slingers #1, lol....and I forgot about Turok!!!! Still like that Gamora book tho, I'd buy it if it drops a tad more, I'll keep an eye on that one
I remember Wytches 1 and Outcast 1 being hot...then not. What about that Black Mask book? We are bank robbers or something.
Love the video would like to see more of these!!
Cool vid! Still super new to the whole speculation market. =D
Those store variants are all hype. They intentionally pull them down so they appear to sell out to justify the high price.
Guys I loved this video. I want more of these. They are great updates. Keep up they great work
Enjoyed the new series guys!
It would be great if you did a "not hot ten" for the hot ten the following week it's published! That would be very eye opening for your viewers.
We need another one of these lists soon!
Funny that you mention Unknown Comics. I won't buy from them anymore. They always release a book and it sells for like 50 bucks and then all of sudden a few months later it is for sell for 10 to 20 bucks. That's crazy. I wonder if there are any Unknown exclusives that have gone up in value. I doubt it.
You do a great job. I'm old school collector of the bronze age.
70s, 80's, and 90's comic. Started back up around 2008 to about 2013.
Just different comics now. I no longer buy Marvel or DC. Last comic run I bought was from Image.
Thoughts on Tokyo Samurai?
Great video, lots of really good stuff.
I think the Batman book has been dropping mostly because it sold well and people want to move their money/space to new books. Some people also were seeing the price drop and wanted to get their money out of it as the price was declining. Sure the universe relaunches affect price, but I think it's just the supply is just so large and it's been 8 years so the demand is down.
The price of the Gamora book shouldn't drop unless it was being inflated with hype amongst speculators and investors, with little to no support from any mid to long term marketplace participants.
I really liked the vid. I feel like a comic only cost as much as someone is willing to pay for it. And yes I think you should keep doing these videos, it’s valuable information for the community.
I loved this video, something different and refreshing. New series =new content and “this does put a smile on my face” *Thanos voice*
Really enjoyed this. Hope to see more!! Thanks Guys
Great job guys I just picked up an invincible Iron Man number 10 variant for $20 I thought that was a lot if you could please do these videos more often it would be greatly appreciated and a new comic book collector and helps out a lot
I liked this video. This is a nice twist on the list.
The comic cool down series would be a good segment. I think these were “Not Hot” then you guys reminded us how cool these books were/are👍
In the same way, I’d love to see some of the hot books from 10 years ago that have continued to stay valuable and growing today.
I got a bagman #1 for $38 on 9.0 back in October
I have the Granov virgin of Infinity Countdown 1. I still think that cover is absolutely stunning. I LOVE ya'lls videos!
Love the Gamora cover will buy them all still.
Awesome video guys! 👍🏽👍🏽
love this version of the show hope this is not the last of the NOT
Buying books because you think there gonna be worth something ,is the wrong reason to buy them. Buying them cause of the artwork, story, character or just be cause they make you happy, that’s the ticket.
Your comments on rags Tim lim are off. It was still limited to patreon and only a few hundred have been printed. There was a pod version later made available. It was censored just like the Antarctic press version. That one only had a little over 1000. That is the one you discussed recently with brian ball.
I would love to see this as a monthly video
Great Video Guys Very Helpful as Always..and I have a CGC 9.8 Unknown Comic's Virgin Variant Sucks it's only Worth $40 😭😭
I'm hoping Donny Cates uses Normie Osborn as a sacrifice to Carnage
The Dark Tower Comics. Awesome, average, or don’t bother?
I like the new not top 10 list! Keep up the good job
I liked this show a lot. Hope you keep at it.
Yea, the Inhumans were a bummer 👁 I have an FF 46 I got signed by Stan the man. I’d like to see this book (and inhumans) get a proper spotlight - Stonecutter_Cam 👁
Great topic. Please continue.
Great vid, guys.
i have that 2 print negan when it 1st came out
This is amazing please keep doing this series
@comictom101 You need to do another one of these Not Hot lists
Good afternoon community have a question hopefully somebody can help me out with how can I personally find out how many prints were done of any book does anybody keep a record does diamond have a certain area in their website that says how many are out there hopefully somebody in the community can get back to me thank you for your time
I predict HBO will option Saga. That's why they're taking a break. So the show doesn't overlap. Heard it here first!!!
Pretty sure they said it will never be in another medium besides comics
Star Wars 1 1977 will always be valuable
1-6 is essential owning for any Star Wars fan. A real New Hope panel by panel by Chaykin using script before film released. It's a grail arc. Even the reprints will eventually be valuable because the story is that good. Dig Jabba
I came here 2 years later because Russ sold a Tsum Tsum book last night on WhatNot
That ff will be back up...its part of comic book royalty, and a beautiful book
Inhumans was so bad...but you guys Rock
Thanks again Tom
Keep these coming 👍
I got my Batman New 52 #1 for $2 at 2nd and Charles. Only graded out at 9.6 tho.
Rags 1 tim lim is up to like 350 now. Printed more for a veteran package
I have a book is biger then Adventures of Batman 12 first appearance Harley Quinn.
My book I have Batman 181 first appearance poison ivy 1966 with the pin up poster.
Great book and undervalued for TOO LONG!
This is a great video helps to know this information....
LOVE THE VIDEO!
Gamora 2 is STILL a gorgeous book , it will go back up in time
Hi. Need abit help, I've been offered a copy of batman 52 #1 for £5 how do I know if its a 2nd print or not?????
Check the barcode real first prints read 000111- second prints 000112
Coloring is different too. Red background on 2nd priny
Thank you for your help 👍
FF 52 has corrected in value over the last year
I like this series...def continue :)
I guess I should be glad I only have 1 of the books on this list lol. Fortunately it was less than $1 so I won't beat myself up over it.
This should be a weekly show too. Or bi weekly at best.
This a smart one i dig this
I've sold so many copies of Saga vol 1!
Great video
Alot things will correct themselves
I guess, since there's no giveaway it works the same as well that we send books instead? Lol! Seriously it's a cool vid and I'll send a book some time this year.
Copy only the 1st few issues green goblin and the x23 was the best
i saw the gamora at my shop like 2 years ago but i didnt pick it up.cause i wasnt digging it. collect what you like dont belive the hype.
Was The Inhumans really that bad? I'd watched that show over The gifted any day.
8:44 ...y-the last man amazing... read the whole thing in one day couldn't put it down
I was worried that Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider #1 JeeHyung Lee cover was going to be on this list. I think I over paid for it.
It's still around 600. Pretty solid book.
Good show