A Comic Show! Original Art! Dinner with Creators! An Embarrassing Story! Why am I Dressed Up?!

What a comic show! In this video I go to my local show, the Western Mass Comic Show and have one of the best and CRAZIEST comic collecting days ever! I find great comics, buy original art, have dinner with legendary comic book creators, make a big mistake… and play live music? A strange day but an awesome one you absolutely have to see!
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  • @priority2
    @priority2Ай бұрын

    The smile on that little girl photo-bombing you two made my day❤

  • @maverick7291
    @maverick7291Ай бұрын

    Loved you letting us see you sing in Church. Voice of an angel or heavenly chipmunk. Also nice pick ups. Always love seeing the new fantastic four team issue with hulk, Spidey, ghost rider and wolverine.

  • @dansxmencomics
    @dansxmencomicsАй бұрын

    LMC, the walking comic show encyclopedia. That TMNT art is wonderful!

  • @feridradoncic2237
    @feridradoncic2237Ай бұрын

    Today is national iced tea day and national frosted cookie day and national egg roll day 😊❤❤❤

  • @saintsataniko2116
    @saintsataniko2116Ай бұрын

    13:50 Just coasting past a Weird Science Fantasy #29 with Frazetta's greatest cover like it was nothing! ;) Seeing that book raw in a box and not slabbed on a wall is incredibly rare these days.

  • @nickcboss4211
    @nickcboss4211Ай бұрын

    I wish I could get awesome comics like those for a dollar! Love the content keep it up!❤

  • @HaulYeahComics
    @HaulYeahComicsАй бұрын

    Man, you have so many great shops and shows in your area. I am jealous, but mostly happy for you. Mostly...

  • @User8vfjhejf

    @User8vfjhejf

    Ай бұрын

    It's New England/Northeast , there's almost too many shows here, too many dealers, too much competition for collections

  • @HaulYeahComics

    @HaulYeahComics

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@User8vfjhejfI'm sure it has its downsides, but where I am, I feel lucky to have an LCS for new books and one vintage shop for older stuff. When I see you Northeast guys going to multiple shops and having shows every other weekend, I am amazed. It's really cool.

  • @hemantpatel2215

    @hemantpatel2215

    Ай бұрын

    @@HaulYeahComics here in the UK there are no decent comic shops it's appalling.I have to rely on comic marts and eBay.

  • @HaulYeahComics

    @HaulYeahComics

    Ай бұрын

    @@hemantpatel2215 You have my deepest sympathies. Are there at least the occasional conventions you can go to?

  • @Batsforcomics
    @BatsforcomicsАй бұрын

    Always trying to keep my spending down. Watching the places and the deals, it definitely gives me a guide. Keep up the good work.

  • @stevedriskell59
    @stevedriskell59Ай бұрын

    I love the civil War story I collected all the books. One thing neat about the newspaper is there was also a comic called Frontline which was in a journalistic style following and talking about events that happened in civil War... very cool. A very good show and I know what it's like to rush between things that you're interested in all in the same day. I played many a church gig in my younger days. One thing about playing music is I found no matter how tired or run down you are feeling when you get to the performance you get energized maybe it's the adrenaline maybe it's the love of playing music. I've been collecting covers of Fable that have trumpets on them that's kind of cool collecting interest of mine. Mike I said it before and I'll say it again you're a comic book rockstar.

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Steve!

  • @richardwestphal5184
    @richardwestphal5184Ай бұрын

    I bought Freedom Edge from Ben Toz, his book is amazing! The storytelling, the art, the characters; I’m not done reading it, are incredible!

  • @saintsataniko2116
    @saintsataniko2116Ай бұрын

    Rick Parker's also did letters for Marvel's original Star Wars series in 1977.

  • @steviG63
    @steviG63Ай бұрын

    I have All 7 Civil war issues signed by Dexter Vines and issue 1b (directors cut) signed by Mark Millar. We used to have a large weekend comic con in London and had a lot of well known artists , writers and inkers present. Got comics signed by Tom Palmer, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe , Roy Thomas , just to name a few. Really miss the cons now, we don’t get so many big names anymore

  • @Lee_Rex_
    @Lee_Rex_27 күн бұрын

    I've been watching this channel for 5hrs straight

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    27 күн бұрын

    @@Lee_Rex_ haha that’s awesome, thanks!

  • @CalebMcKinney-cl1sy
    @CalebMcKinney-cl1syАй бұрын

    As someone who just got back into turtles I’m so jealous of the western Mass comic scene. Out here in Utah the comic scene is limited already but there is no turtles stuff

  • @JoeMapes
    @JoeMapesАй бұрын

    I think I feel same as you, shows with friends are fun, but hunting in the wild is most exciting

  • @Poultro
    @PoultroАй бұрын

    Great video as always. That issue of Sandman is a classic and I was even more impressed when the Netflix series did a good, faithful adaption of it!

  • @thirtyacres7504
    @thirtyacres7504Ай бұрын

    Finding Fantastic Four #353 for a buck is a steal. Price floor on eBay is $12 (not including shipping). Love minor keys. Great finds.

  • @redbananaartbydavidclark
    @redbananaartbydavidclarkАй бұрын

    A few years ago I traded my marvel cards away and now thanks to you I am having just as much fun now trying to get them back. Thank you!

  • @rohn-zc5sx
    @rohn-zc5sxАй бұрын

    Awesome video Mike and Cool comics and my favorite turtle is Leonardo as well

  • @EddieTheComicGuy
    @EddieTheComicGuyАй бұрын

    Fantastic Four 348 is my absolute favorite cover!!! I grab it anytime I find it!!! I'm hoping to meet Arthur Adams at New York Comic Con this year!!! I even created a t-shirt design with the FF 348 cover art specifically for NYCC!!! Now I'm gonna have to rewatch this video because I was so busy writing this comment!!! 🤣 Great video!!!

  • @bronzevillecomics2581
    @bronzevillecomics2581Ай бұрын

    Sounds like a fun (and tiring) comic book day. Hope to see you at Terrificon!

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    I’ll definitely see you at Mohegan Jim!

  • @gdoggo2024
    @gdoggo2024Ай бұрын

    So many times I watch you crawl through a con, and I'm like, hey, can you grab that [insert good deal here] for me? It must be very satisfying to be located near such a nexus of comic-culture events. I git really nice Sandman #8 slab to go up on my wall a week or two ago, incidentally.

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Yes I feel very lucky to live in such a great area, not just for comics but also in general

  • @jayhays8267
    @jayhays8267Ай бұрын

    Ha! Good luck getting good deals on books being all dressed up!

  • @bethanduke2566
    @bethanduke2566Ай бұрын

    I'd like to hear your church stuff on its own channel, lunch money music perhaps.

  • @DannyREX2099
    @DannyREX2099Ай бұрын

    It was great having you at the dinner with the boys this time around, and talking shop. Next time get the garlic parm wings like i did lol.

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    lol those smelled amazing!

  • @maverick7291
    @maverick7291Ай бұрын

    That artist you mentioned Gary Smith, his art reminds me of the artwork in star wars: dark empire, back in the 90s. I loved that artwork and Gary's look great!

  • @mightycomicsandcollectibles
    @mightycomicsandcollectiblesАй бұрын

    Comic shop and bar in one. My kinda place! Looked awesome

  • @BZackheim
    @BZackheimАй бұрын

    Fantastic video. Your storytelling chops and passion for comics are on display! Thanks again for the Bizarre Adventures, buddy.

  • @StillOnly25c
    @StillOnly25cАй бұрын

    Wow some Great Artist there

  • @8BitGlitch79
    @8BitGlitch79Ай бұрын

    Hey made it into a LMC vid lol. Was a great day between His & Her and the Show I added a ton to my Punisher collection. Got my giant TMNT poster of issue #4 signed by Dooney.

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    Yep MR. Necktie Mike your gonna get ragged!! Sorry I couldn't hear any of the numbers... I have a comics-buddy in AL who plays in church & is working on an album...Best of Luck on the tail-end of the show!!

  • @clubb82
    @clubb82Ай бұрын

    Lesson learned! Bring Heroes for Home signed issue everywhere you go! Even when shredding! Haha!

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Tell me about it!

  • @user-nc9jo7vc7b
    @user-nc9jo7vc7bАй бұрын

    Love your channel , keep up the great work.

  • @maverick7291
    @maverick7291Ай бұрын

    I have a couple of those daily bugle "newspapers". One was the assassination of Captain America and the one with Secret Wars(I call it secret wars 3).

  • @mistermister2572
    @mistermister2572Ай бұрын

    I subscribed because of the comics on your wall, you have great taste!

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @steviG63
    @steviG63Ай бұрын

    I have 10 issues of the Daily Bugle Civil War issues 4-12 & 16 (which has first red hulk on cover) got them all when they came out. Wish I had 1-3 !!

  • @tomhuynh4058
    @tomhuynh4058Ай бұрын

    Another gem of a video! You have inspired me to venture out to these events/conventions more. Heading to FanExpo this weekend. Hope to see you there!

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    CIVIL WAR # 7... Yeesh, bad ending!!

  • @checkmeowraise5064
    @checkmeowraise5064Ай бұрын

    This was a really fun show! I was able to grab 30 comics from the dollar bins during that opening scrum at His & Hers (and stopped back in after the show to get a couple of the minor wall books from Nachon.) At the show I bought a copy of Ben Toz's book and a whole bunch of issues for my Defenders and Doctor Strange runs. Went through the entire amount I had budgeted for the day. And it was good to finally be able to say hi to you, Mike. I will definitely be making it to next year's show! - Mark C.

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Great meeting you Mark, happy you got some good stuff and had a great time!

  • @robphoenix1182
    @robphoenix1182Ай бұрын

    You are in for a wild ride with The Sandman. There are a few mini series that are worth it, too. I'll let you discover them. Definitely 50% of the fun of comic collecting. 🫡

  • @comicspa
    @comicspaАй бұрын

    Enjoyed the show and running into not only you Mike but so many people we know. I also wanted to be there to support our good buddy Ben Toz. He had a table and was promoting his book “Freedom Edge”. Fantastic artist and writer if I might add. As for comics I only picked up a couple of books drawn by Adam Hughes. Turned out to be a great day!

  • @blairhartgrove7594
    @blairhartgrove7594Ай бұрын

    Great video. You better watch you may catch the Neil Gaiman bug. It can be worse than Dave Stevens collecting bug.

  • @jerryteske6760
    @jerryteske6760Ай бұрын

    I can sympathize. I play bass and sing in a small group at church, too. Occasionally, we play at other churches. No wonder I think of you as a kindred spirit!

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    I used to play bass most of the time, but then we kept losing piano players so I got relegated to main accompanyment

  • @Tophr1968
    @Tophr1968Ай бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos and sharing of comic book knowledge. I've looked over so many books because I didn't know. Im looking forward to Heroescon this weekend in Charlotte, NC. Full of artist, writers and cheaters. But...I think Sam Alexander's first appearance is Marvel Point One #1 from 2011...historically. Nova #1 his his first ....chronologically. Heck if I know what the difference is.

  • @tonypitney9889
    @tonypitney9889Ай бұрын

    Awesome video Mike! Keep up the great content! May want to check the hologram on that Wolverine#75, looks like the rare blue error version.

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    It was actually, good eye!

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    The Freedom's Edge guy is standing like Cutter from ELFQUEST!!

  • @upnorthcomics
    @upnorthcomicsАй бұрын

    Great video mike. Your comic knowledge is insane. Blows my mind everytime I watch one of your videos. Thanks for taking us along for the journey!

  • @bwprimal1
    @bwprimal1Ай бұрын

    Another amazing video. You’re winning KZread my friend!! Will you get the heroes for hope completed with signatures slabbed or something to display it easily. Amazing piece

  • @glennlittle124
    @glennlittle124Ай бұрын

    Crap! I don't know how I missed you! I was there until just before 4!! Didn't realize you were coming back! Magic Geeks were awesome to chat with! Bought a lot from many of the same people you featured here! So many talents! That Spider Man comic looks killer! Will have to be on the lookout for that !! So cool that you do the music gigs! Loved seeing that!( even at 2x speed! LOL) The show was definitely worth the 2.5 hour drive!! Hope I am able to make another one this summer in you area! Having one up here end of the month! I know at least one vendor there will be here!( Enterprize). Can't wait for the next adventure you takes us on!!

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Bummer I missed you, I think I waltzed back in at like 3:40. Thanks for the great comment, happy you enjoyed the video!

  • @AlextheComicHoarder
    @AlextheComicHoarderАй бұрын

    Really fun video. The golden age books I spotted in those bins were wonderful. Also, can’t wait hear what you think of last ronin. Freaking awesome story.

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    The story is awesome, but I only have the first issue! Have to get the rest!

  • @AlextheComicHoarder

    @AlextheComicHoarder

    Ай бұрын

    @@lunchmoneycomics if you have a target near you they have the hard cover for cheap.

  • @Comiccomplter55
    @Comiccomplter55Ай бұрын

    You always have fun. You are living a great life. We enjoy watching you. Are u logging those in CLZ?

  • @BrokeBoyComics
    @BrokeBoyComicsАй бұрын

    Dude awesome video! I loved the little snips of you singing at church and waiting in the elevator(I thought that was hilarious😂). The show looked amazing and the after dinner looked like fun. Very cool pickups congrats on adding all of that to your collection!!

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Noah, you should come check this show out next year!

  • @BrokeBoyComics

    @BrokeBoyComics

    Ай бұрын

    @@lunchmoneycomics I will definitely keep a lookout for the next one!!

  • @RR75_
    @RR75_Ай бұрын

    i liked this different thing you did on this video, on the sandman bit, talking about the story of the books, its nice to ear a short review of the plot to see if were intrested or not to start reading! keep up

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks, I’m trying to do more of that!

  • @jayogilvie8353
    @jayogilvie8353Ай бұрын

    i cant help myself tmnt fan for life, so i quess the last ronin.

  • @charlesporter641
    @charlesporter641Ай бұрын

    Right on dude, been watching since you started the channel, not the least bit surprised that you're a talented musician, rock on. ❤

  • @thehallofcomics
    @thehallofcomicsАй бұрын

    Really enjoying all your posts and looked like it was a great show and time!

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    Neat CIVIL WAR promo piece!!

  • @seanmitchell8151
    @seanmitchell8151Ай бұрын

    Love Michael Dooney! So jealous!

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    Hope that Spidey-Strange cover was a One-Shot... long, long title...!!

  • @alancarr7718
    @alancarr7718Ай бұрын

    Good Evening michael That was a great day and great coverage of the con. Fantastic building, so pleased to see tese great buildings go on and on. Just one question I couldn't tell for sure, was te bishop tapping his foot to your music? I have watched you channel since the very first episode and I find the growth and coverage of the LMC story very entertaining. I am sure you have many vieweres like myself that have no opportunity to attend anything like these wonderful shows, Keep growing keep taking us on your journey. Cheers Al TheGoldkeyfourcolorkidownunda

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Haha good eye Alan, our local bishop was indeed there. As for the foot tapping, I may never know. Thanks for always watching and responding, I truly look forward to reading your comments on every upload!

  • @doughargis9626
    @doughargis9626Ай бұрын

    how much was admission? great little show. love these

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    $5

  • @johnbigdaddyross2158
    @johnbigdaddyross2158Ай бұрын

    I wish I could have made that show. Next year I need to take time off of work on Monday. Nice pickups…and I haven’t read those books either…😮

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    It was a lot of shows for one weekend, but I hope to see you in Greenfield next year!

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    Mike, next time you gotta say "AMAZING FANTASY 15, I never read that... Maybe you can do this again!!

  • @mikein60fps30
    @mikein60fps30Ай бұрын

    Ah great vid, rockin the Ovation i see.... nice I got a Glen Campbell signature series, never gona sell it. Sold a Ovation many years ago, sellers regret!, then would occasionally run into that distinct sound (helicopter, propeller blade teck/plastic), ha ha 🤣randomly over the years /nothing like it, had to get another a few years back; now a permanent part of the collection. 👍 -Cheers

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Haha good eyes! Yeah the ovation is perfect for church and studio stuff but it’s over 20 years old at this point so I’m thinking of a replacement

  • @mikein60fps30

    @mikein60fps30

    Ай бұрын

    @@lunchmoneycomics AH hear that, one thing they say though about tone wood in instruments (have watched a few documentary's on the subject) is that the instrument only gets better over time. A example would be I have seen a few guitar players who play the blues and there sporting a Gibson from the 1930's they just cant get enough of that instrument (picture a old rickity/beat up, with dings, scratches) and the musician is just top notch, but he just love's that aged instrument 🤷‍♂. Not trying to tell you what do , but if its still structurally holding together, just think of all that love and joy put into it,(if you believe in that kinda thing) just sayin... Anyway great channel, really entertaining. -Cheers

  • @leeniren3706
    @leeniren3706Ай бұрын

    It sounds like you should have stayed at that comic shop longer than 10 minutes if they got such a large collection in and everything was only a dollar. I cannot imagine that it was cleaned of all the keys. There must’ve been much more to find.

  • @grios5530
    @grios5530Ай бұрын

    I remember when there was just a few of us.

  • @jesselynch1928
    @jesselynch1928Ай бұрын

    Hey Mike. Isn’t that Wolverine 75you got with the Holo the blue error version. It sure looked blue to me. Maybe it is just the video lighting. But might be worth checking out. Jess

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Yes it is!

  • @robandkrissy
    @robandkrissyАй бұрын

    Hey Mike! Been enjoying your videos for some time now! Great work great content! During the summer I live in Northwestern CT (near Great Barrington). I had an Avengers 1 pop into my lap just today! What!? Yup! Cost? Nothing. It was mine from when I was a kid and it was returned to me after 50+ years. It needs a pressing, etc. and I was hoping you could advise as to where in our area a good reliable place would be. I have my guy down in SC, but I won't see hi until September :( Any advice would be greatly appreciated! (sorry for the diatribe)

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Definitely contact Comic Spa, I think Jeff is the best in the area and works on big books like that all the time. You can email him at ComicSpa13@gmail.com

  • @albatz1377
    @albatz1377Ай бұрын

    Is that dooney art in the thumb...guess I should watch before commenting haha...I definitely miss being close to NE ...

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Haha you nailed it though!

  • @albatz1377

    @albatz1377

    Ай бұрын

    @@lunchmoneycomics ..those Mirage era turtles artists have such distinctive art styles .. ..Jim and Kathy are fantastic people, Infact I have to say all the Mirage folks are always very gracious..In all my ...35ish years of collecting spacificly turtles, ive never had a bad interaction with any of them...I love shows like that. NE is definitely an independent comic books fan wonderland.

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    "Raised as a Baby By Cable? " Gee, child abuse much... I think ALL STAR BATMAN'S Robin got a better break...!!

  • @lanceowings9421
    @lanceowings9421Ай бұрын

    For the algorithm

  • @keyz_r_us_comics2478
    @keyz_r_us_comics2478Ай бұрын

    Dinosaur book was the first tva i think

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Sure was, guy next to me wanted it so I gave it up

  • @keyz_r_us_comics2478

    @keyz_r_us_comics2478

    Ай бұрын

    @@lunchmoneycomics he saw that quick

  • @davidlugo7006
    @davidlugo7006Ай бұрын

    here first

  • @ronaldbourgeois1255
    @ronaldbourgeois1255Ай бұрын

    Mike did you get magneto toy of the XMen.

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Not yet

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8etАй бұрын

    Now honestly, Mike How many people asked you, "Who passed away?"

  • @lunchmoneycomics

    @lunchmoneycomics

    Ай бұрын

    Haha no one I don’t think

  • @User8vfjhejf
    @User8vfjhejfАй бұрын

    I went to the show once and it sucked.

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