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That Wonder Woman #49 is really interesting... In Superman Red Son (the Russian version), Superman makes a move on Wonder Woman after stating how powerful their kids would be... however... he's rejected as Wonder Woman states she comes from an island of women... what do you think 😆
@JB-ou6fl5 сағат бұрын
Thanks you Allen for answering my question on this video. Great and informative video as always! Here's my question for next week. How did you pack your comics for moving to prevent them from being damaged? I see that you have so many books and not all of them are slabbed so those can be susceptible to damage while moving.
@troyevans68397 сағат бұрын
Hi Allen. I love golden age yellow covers... but unfortunately a lot of them have ink/text transfer from the inside front cover showing through to the front cover itself on the yellow portions of the cover. What causes this & have you noticed that in auctions that this could be a deterrent for buyers, effecting it's long term value? Thank you 😊.
@mustang_orbit1707 сағат бұрын
Always good to see the Warren Vampirella issues. Frazetta did the cover for #11.
@ComicCollectorGeek4 сағат бұрын
I thought so, but doubted myself.
@kurumais7 сағат бұрын
vampirella has 2 audiobooks
@stevedriskell597 сағат бұрын
I think it was Jane Fonda who played Barbarella. The first 10 minutes or so of the movie she's floating around topless.
@ComicCollectorGeek4 сағат бұрын
Yeah, that's what sold me on the movie ;)
@kurumais7 сағат бұрын
i'm surprised i thought he was all cover and wasnt into the stories
@stevedriskell597 сағат бұрын
Why is volume two of Captain America Iron Man avengers only 13 issues long before they started volume 3? I never did understand that?
@jonbutt86648 сағат бұрын
I love all the old Warren magazines! Thanks
@JeffSaysHi12312 сағат бұрын
Y are u so cool?
@Hazu.16 сағат бұрын
anyone wana cover the shipping to Canada, I'd buy some books ;)
@mikeswiental481517 сағат бұрын
The volume on this and some of your videos is very low, so we have to turn the tv volume way up to hear it- then a commercial comes on and scares the hell out of us because the volume is back to normal, like it is for commercials and all other peoples youtube video= call a youtube tech and have them tell you how to fix this
@ComicCollectorGeek17 сағат бұрын
sorry, I think it is my voice. I was recording late at night and wasn't speaking as loudly as I should.
@knives975810 сағат бұрын
I noticed this too
@Matt_Likes_Comics17 сағат бұрын
Duran Duran named themselves after the bad guy in the Barbarella movie.
@ComicCollectorGeek17 сағат бұрын
yes, I knew that. The mad scientist Dr. Durand Durand.
@KMunin17 сағат бұрын
Are there any indie comic characters you feel could become mainstream? If you had to choose between good girl covers and bad girl covers and you could only collect one, which would it be? As always, your knowledge is much appreciated.
@Matt_Likes_Comics17 сағат бұрын
Where can you find information or prices of underground comix, as Overstreet does not include them.
@JeffSaysHi123Күн бұрын
Keep up the good work ur collection is so cool!🤩
@edpearl299Күн бұрын
Do you enjoy the 30% buyers premium?
@LeadPaint1Күн бұрын
"Bad economy" can be a personal thing. What may be bad for you may be just fine or great for someone else. At the moment, the US economy is anything but "bad", it's doing rather well by most economic indicators and a lot better than the rest of the planet. Maybe inflationary pressure, but nowhere near as high as it was in say the 70's or 80's. Comic prices spiked during the boom because people in the US had a lot of pandemic cash, time on their hands, etc. Now we're back to "normal", as far as comic prices go, with slow, mostly steady increases on OLDER books once they've reached their pre-boom price range. Speculators and investors be damned, but that's the way most of us true lovers of the medium prefer things. I hope all you slabbing, speculating, investors lose your asses and go away crying. I'll reap the reward of buying your stuff at reasonable prices! If all else fails, blame Canada!
@shaundidier3236Күн бұрын
The hobby is alive and well and nothing is killing it🍻
@ComicCollectorGeekКүн бұрын
I don't believe it will die but might need some new life injected into it.
@kylerousselКүн бұрын
Coupling the success / love of comics to how good the movie counterpart is has always struck me as foolish. I get it. I've benefitted from it. But I don't *really* get it. Why do this? Why tie the value of a comic to how good the movie is (or isn't)? It makes no sense to me when I think about it. Is it seen as a validation of the comic? Does that mean it was worthless before the movie? It really doesn't add up to me. The biggest factor keeping the younger generation out of comics is price of new books, the overwhelming size of canon they need to hack through in order to catch up, and a very tough economy. Entertainment comes last when times are tough. Readers today are shrinking pull lists because bills are going up, with cover prices also going up. Guess who loses that battle? And those of us lucky to have a home to store our collection are in for a shock when we wake up to the reality that the next gen likely won't have that option. With housing prices going the way they are, who would sacrifice even a small piece of their space for a collection of stuff they can't afford? So....for those of us who intend to sell our collection to the next generation some day...how confident are you that there will be a vibrant market to sell it to? The quality (perceived or real) of the movies and shows could be #2 on the list, but economy (present and future) is #1, with #2 being waaaaaaaaaay behind....almost to the point of not being relevant. We make it relevant because it's easier for us to talk and rant about....most of us aren't economists with a crystal ball.
@FloridaMan82Күн бұрын
Uncharted is the movie
@ComicCollectorGeekКүн бұрын
Yes, I remembered after. Not really a good movie.
@Paulies-HideoutКүн бұрын
Always enjoy seeing a Barks Book
@brianwyde3829Күн бұрын
I play your videos on 2X speed and it’s impossible to detect the video is speed up. I like that mighty midget - I have the Captain Marvel Jr. one.
@JMChick47Күн бұрын
Allan - I'm confused. You seem to be collecting anything you can get your hands on? Are you trying to get every first appearance there is? Are you trying to collect one of everything published? What is your end-game?
@ComicCollectorGeekКүн бұрын
I have a wide range of books that I like.
@Doc_DooomКүн бұрын
Yeah, the massive quantity of crap this guy buys is a sure sign of some mental illness. He really should see a shrink for his sake and his poor wife's sake. His collecting is like his youtube content... High quantity, low quality. Yes, i know I'm an a-hole....an honest one.
@Doc_DooomКүн бұрын
Its a form of mental illnesses. I hope he gets help. Must have everything! Quantity over quality.
@Matt_Likes_ComicsКүн бұрын
No space with Invisible Woman in it is negative.
@Matt_Likes_ComicsКүн бұрын
We really need bells.
@nowherebound2908Күн бұрын
Great rundown, Allan! A nice assortment of Golden Age books!
@JC-dg6voКүн бұрын
If you simply collect and the organic outcome of that Hobbie adds value to what you have, then at least you may recoup your base monies. If it was supposed to be an investment, you would have bought and sold that item many time, like stocks and maybe bonds. Even real-estate depends on location. If you property taxes are 16k a years, maintenence, utilities, etc... eats that gorgeous profit you expected in 5 to 10 years. Some get lucky others generally lose.
@michaelcalabrese2960Күн бұрын
Nice Video. I like the ST 107. Really Nice Cover. Thanks for sharing.
@prettyflyforafilipinКүн бұрын
I think we're missing great animated shows that can propel the new generation into reading comics. I'm just basing this on how Batman, Xmen, and Spiderman animated series back in the '90s got me into reading comics. I'm sure Spiderman and His Amazing friends, Super Friends and others have done the same for the previous generation of readers. That and lowering prices again can save the comic industry in the long run.
@ronhobbs4632 күн бұрын
I knew John Biernat. He owned a comic book store at one time. I knew of this collection that came up after his death. Congratulations. Amazing book. I use to own a Secret Romances 12. I have lived in Canada all my life and never seen a right hand steering wheel. My dad worked for a car company.
@CosmicTrekker2 күн бұрын
I believe the lady in green on the cover of Captain America #100 is Agent 13 (Sharon Carter).
@ComicCollectorGeek2 күн бұрын
Yes, she is. I forgot her name, when we recorded.
@augustascetic47732 күн бұрын
Elongated Man actually had a VERY LONG run in Detective Comics. To tell you the truth, I prefer EM rather than Plastic Man because Plaz is a parody whereas Elongated Man was realistic.
@OtakuLad9992 күн бұрын
#1 - The Work for Hire Contract. Allowing corporations to own the IP instead of creators means the IP will eventually be published into oblivion and the character diluted. #2 - I agree with Movies, but... More of the transition of the superhero from the comic book to the big screen as a means of consumption. For many younger people, Miles Morales exists primarily as a movie character rather than a comic book character. Miles Morales on the page is not the same as Miles Morales on the screen, just as Toby Maguire and not the Steve Ditko drawing is Peter Parker to a lot of fans. It's conditioned people to consume superheroes via the screen as opposed to a comic book. #3 - Social Media. Everything meant to be entertaining should be able to be consumed on a smartphone and "free". This is (unfortunately) the entertainment paradigm we've moved towards.
@user-ek4nh8oq8f2 күн бұрын
1) what kid can afford a single comic for $4/$5.? And if they like multiple titles, they are completely priced out. 2) Manga is the younger generation’s preferred comic. Also, kids prefer video games over reading. 3) Weak storylines, changing characters’ sexual orientation
@BUBSWORLD1812 күн бұрын
Very nice of Allen to unload his unsellable low grade at Steppo. 😁
@Matt_Likes_Comics2 күн бұрын
Elongated Man started as a backup in Detective 327
@noahidecomics2 күн бұрын
World Expansion Prayer
@noahidecomics2 күн бұрын
The probability is that modern age rises at a future point - 80s and 90s - quite significant demand gradually building and pannapictagraphic community increasing still.
@BrianLCS2 күн бұрын
Great thoughts. You can't produce good comics or movies with bad writing.
@vonslagle2 күн бұрын
I don’t understand how that Joker Detective 168 Comics could sell on eBay because Heritage had the physical book in their possession. Confusing
@seadogswork3 күн бұрын
Great infinity cover. Usually those appear on funny animal and teen humor titles. I can't remember seeing another science fiction infinity cover, though. So thanks. Do you know of any other infinity covers that are on science fiction, mystery, or horror titles?
@CosmicTrekker3 күн бұрын
I honestly don't care about CVA stickers, but I know those books tend to go for more than non-CVA books. Personally, I think it's a money-grab. I may start a company that verifies that CVA's verification of CGC's grade is good. lol. 🤣 Too many stickers on slabs nowadays with Metropolis, ComicLink, etc. also putting their stickers on them, not to mention CGC putting "provenance" stickers and stuff on them.
@MetalBum3 күн бұрын
Great run down I dig the golden age man
@Doc_Dooom3 күн бұрын
Heritage seems to have lots of stupid customers. Many times I've seen books sell for more on Heritage than what the same book/grade is priced at on ebay/mcs. Or maybe they dont realize there's a buyers premium even though its pretty obvious.
@ajguez3 күн бұрын
That Red Hood book is one of my favorite from that run for sure. The killing joke issue set that one as an important key imo.
@rushdiehard87843 күн бұрын
agree....DO NOT BUY todays books that come out every week. There is absolutely zero investment in todays books.
@Paulies-Hideout3 күн бұрын
Another reason I like this channel. 1. You choose unique books, not the same cookie cutter keys I see over and over on other youtube channels. 2. You give interesting commentary. 3. Golden Age Books are not full proof investments. I lost a good chunk of change selling one. It was my fault though. Sold mine less than a month after another went up on auction. Should have waited.
@MetalBum3 күн бұрын
So true. It’s getting a masters analysis of theee comic markets
@decojoker13 күн бұрын
love the picture of the old green lantern, good content, but on third time watching an episode, have to turn my tv up way too far, to hear sort of the to point where it doesnt really matter what you are saying, cause gotta go....
@JB-ou6fl3 күн бұрын
Here are my thoughts regarding CVA. If I think that the book presents well for the grade and it appeals to me, with or without the CVA sticker, I may be willing to pay more for that book. The CVA sticker is a nice "confirmation" about my decision. But I won't automatically pay more for a CVA sticker if I don't agree with their assessment.
@Doc_Dooom3 күн бұрын
That CVA sticker is on that GSX1 9.9 and it looks like a 9.8. And how does a 9.9 get a CVA sticker anyway?... Are they saying it looks like a 10? I think its a big sham.
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That Wonder Woman #49 is really interesting... In Superman Red Son (the Russian version), Superman makes a move on Wonder Woman after stating how powerful their kids would be... however... he's rejected as Wonder Woman states she comes from an island of women... what do you think 😆
Thanks you Allen for answering my question on this video. Great and informative video as always! Here's my question for next week. How did you pack your comics for moving to prevent them from being damaged? I see that you have so many books and not all of them are slabbed so those can be susceptible to damage while moving.
Hi Allen. I love golden age yellow covers... but unfortunately a lot of them have ink/text transfer from the inside front cover showing through to the front cover itself on the yellow portions of the cover. What causes this & have you noticed that in auctions that this could be a deterrent for buyers, effecting it's long term value? Thank you 😊.
Always good to see the Warren Vampirella issues. Frazetta did the cover for #11.
I thought so, but doubted myself.
vampirella has 2 audiobooks
I think it was Jane Fonda who played Barbarella. The first 10 minutes or so of the movie she's floating around topless.
Yeah, that's what sold me on the movie ;)
i'm surprised i thought he was all cover and wasnt into the stories
Why is volume two of Captain America Iron Man avengers only 13 issues long before they started volume 3? I never did understand that?
I love all the old Warren magazines! Thanks
Y are u so cool?
anyone wana cover the shipping to Canada, I'd buy some books ;)
The volume on this and some of your videos is very low, so we have to turn the tv volume way up to hear it- then a commercial comes on and scares the hell out of us because the volume is back to normal, like it is for commercials and all other peoples youtube video= call a youtube tech and have them tell you how to fix this
sorry, I think it is my voice. I was recording late at night and wasn't speaking as loudly as I should.
I noticed this too
Duran Duran named themselves after the bad guy in the Barbarella movie.
yes, I knew that. The mad scientist Dr. Durand Durand.
Are there any indie comic characters you feel could become mainstream? If you had to choose between good girl covers and bad girl covers and you could only collect one, which would it be? As always, your knowledge is much appreciated.
Where can you find information or prices of underground comix, as Overstreet does not include them.
Keep up the good work ur collection is so cool!🤩
Do you enjoy the 30% buyers premium?
"Bad economy" can be a personal thing. What may be bad for you may be just fine or great for someone else. At the moment, the US economy is anything but "bad", it's doing rather well by most economic indicators and a lot better than the rest of the planet. Maybe inflationary pressure, but nowhere near as high as it was in say the 70's or 80's. Comic prices spiked during the boom because people in the US had a lot of pandemic cash, time on their hands, etc. Now we're back to "normal", as far as comic prices go, with slow, mostly steady increases on OLDER books once they've reached their pre-boom price range. Speculators and investors be damned, but that's the way most of us true lovers of the medium prefer things. I hope all you slabbing, speculating, investors lose your asses and go away crying. I'll reap the reward of buying your stuff at reasonable prices! If all else fails, blame Canada!
The hobby is alive and well and nothing is killing it🍻
I don't believe it will die but might need some new life injected into it.
Coupling the success / love of comics to how good the movie counterpart is has always struck me as foolish. I get it. I've benefitted from it. But I don't *really* get it. Why do this? Why tie the value of a comic to how good the movie is (or isn't)? It makes no sense to me when I think about it. Is it seen as a validation of the comic? Does that mean it was worthless before the movie? It really doesn't add up to me. The biggest factor keeping the younger generation out of comics is price of new books, the overwhelming size of canon they need to hack through in order to catch up, and a very tough economy. Entertainment comes last when times are tough. Readers today are shrinking pull lists because bills are going up, with cover prices also going up. Guess who loses that battle? And those of us lucky to have a home to store our collection are in for a shock when we wake up to the reality that the next gen likely won't have that option. With housing prices going the way they are, who would sacrifice even a small piece of their space for a collection of stuff they can't afford? So....for those of us who intend to sell our collection to the next generation some day...how confident are you that there will be a vibrant market to sell it to? The quality (perceived or real) of the movies and shows could be #2 on the list, but economy (present and future) is #1, with #2 being waaaaaaaaaay behind....almost to the point of not being relevant. We make it relevant because it's easier for us to talk and rant about....most of us aren't economists with a crystal ball.
Uncharted is the movie
Yes, I remembered after. Not really a good movie.
Always enjoy seeing a Barks Book
I play your videos on 2X speed and it’s impossible to detect the video is speed up. I like that mighty midget - I have the Captain Marvel Jr. one.
Allan - I'm confused. You seem to be collecting anything you can get your hands on? Are you trying to get every first appearance there is? Are you trying to collect one of everything published? What is your end-game?
I have a wide range of books that I like.
Yeah, the massive quantity of crap this guy buys is a sure sign of some mental illness. He really should see a shrink for his sake and his poor wife's sake. His collecting is like his youtube content... High quantity, low quality. Yes, i know I'm an a-hole....an honest one.
Its a form of mental illnesses. I hope he gets help. Must have everything! Quantity over quality.
No space with Invisible Woman in it is negative.
We really need bells.
Great rundown, Allan! A nice assortment of Golden Age books!
If you simply collect and the organic outcome of that Hobbie adds value to what you have, then at least you may recoup your base monies. If it was supposed to be an investment, you would have bought and sold that item many time, like stocks and maybe bonds. Even real-estate depends on location. If you property taxes are 16k a years, maintenence, utilities, etc... eats that gorgeous profit you expected in 5 to 10 years. Some get lucky others generally lose.
Nice Video. I like the ST 107. Really Nice Cover. Thanks for sharing.
I think we're missing great animated shows that can propel the new generation into reading comics. I'm just basing this on how Batman, Xmen, and Spiderman animated series back in the '90s got me into reading comics. I'm sure Spiderman and His Amazing friends, Super Friends and others have done the same for the previous generation of readers. That and lowering prices again can save the comic industry in the long run.
I knew John Biernat. He owned a comic book store at one time. I knew of this collection that came up after his death. Congratulations. Amazing book. I use to own a Secret Romances 12. I have lived in Canada all my life and never seen a right hand steering wheel. My dad worked for a car company.
I believe the lady in green on the cover of Captain America #100 is Agent 13 (Sharon Carter).
Yes, she is. I forgot her name, when we recorded.
Elongated Man actually had a VERY LONG run in Detective Comics. To tell you the truth, I prefer EM rather than Plastic Man because Plaz is a parody whereas Elongated Man was realistic.
#1 - The Work for Hire Contract. Allowing corporations to own the IP instead of creators means the IP will eventually be published into oblivion and the character diluted. #2 - I agree with Movies, but... More of the transition of the superhero from the comic book to the big screen as a means of consumption. For many younger people, Miles Morales exists primarily as a movie character rather than a comic book character. Miles Morales on the page is not the same as Miles Morales on the screen, just as Toby Maguire and not the Steve Ditko drawing is Peter Parker to a lot of fans. It's conditioned people to consume superheroes via the screen as opposed to a comic book. #3 - Social Media. Everything meant to be entertaining should be able to be consumed on a smartphone and "free". This is (unfortunately) the entertainment paradigm we've moved towards.
1) what kid can afford a single comic for $4/$5.? And if they like multiple titles, they are completely priced out. 2) Manga is the younger generation’s preferred comic. Also, kids prefer video games over reading. 3) Weak storylines, changing characters’ sexual orientation
Very nice of Allen to unload his unsellable low grade at Steppo. 😁
Elongated Man started as a backup in Detective 327
World Expansion Prayer
The probability is that modern age rises at a future point - 80s and 90s - quite significant demand gradually building and pannapictagraphic community increasing still.
Great thoughts. You can't produce good comics or movies with bad writing.
I don’t understand how that Joker Detective 168 Comics could sell on eBay because Heritage had the physical book in their possession. Confusing
Great infinity cover. Usually those appear on funny animal and teen humor titles. I can't remember seeing another science fiction infinity cover, though. So thanks. Do you know of any other infinity covers that are on science fiction, mystery, or horror titles?
I honestly don't care about CVA stickers, but I know those books tend to go for more than non-CVA books. Personally, I think it's a money-grab. I may start a company that verifies that CVA's verification of CGC's grade is good. lol. 🤣 Too many stickers on slabs nowadays with Metropolis, ComicLink, etc. also putting their stickers on them, not to mention CGC putting "provenance" stickers and stuff on them.
Great run down I dig the golden age man
Heritage seems to have lots of stupid customers. Many times I've seen books sell for more on Heritage than what the same book/grade is priced at on ebay/mcs. Or maybe they dont realize there's a buyers premium even though its pretty obvious.
That Red Hood book is one of my favorite from that run for sure. The killing joke issue set that one as an important key imo.
agree....DO NOT BUY todays books that come out every week. There is absolutely zero investment in todays books.
Another reason I like this channel. 1. You choose unique books, not the same cookie cutter keys I see over and over on other youtube channels. 2. You give interesting commentary. 3. Golden Age Books are not full proof investments. I lost a good chunk of change selling one. It was my fault though. Sold mine less than a month after another went up on auction. Should have waited.
So true. It’s getting a masters analysis of theee comic markets
love the picture of the old green lantern, good content, but on third time watching an episode, have to turn my tv up way too far, to hear sort of the to point where it doesnt really matter what you are saying, cause gotta go....
Here are my thoughts regarding CVA. If I think that the book presents well for the grade and it appeals to me, with or without the CVA sticker, I may be willing to pay more for that book. The CVA sticker is a nice "confirmation" about my decision. But I won't automatically pay more for a CVA sticker if I don't agree with their assessment.
That CVA sticker is on that GSX1 9.9 and it looks like a 9.8. And how does a 9.9 get a CVA sticker anyway?... Are they saying it looks like a 10? I think its a big sham.