Author: Don
As we all know, costume changes for iconic characters such as Spider-Man function as catalysts for driving up prices. For example, Amazing Spider-Man #252 (ASM #252) is one of the hottest books of the Modern Age; the value of CGC 9.8...
We know little about Kevin Feige's vision for the X-Men except that it "will be quite different" from Fox's films about the eponymous mutant superhero team. While no one can read Feige's mind, it is highly likely that he will try to: (1) use...
I've written a few times about the difference between cameo first appearances and first full appearances. As you know, this distinction is important because first full appearances are much more valuable than cameo appearances. In previous blogs, I've argued that the market got
Kevin Feige did it to us again. For months, comic book investors have speculated that Mephisto and Grim Reaper would make their first appearances in the MCU (and they still may). And then came the surprise bombshell at the conclusion of the fifth episode...
I grew up in the early 1980s watching Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends; the show served as my gateway into the world of Marvel Comics. I’m bullish on the possibility that Firestar will become one of the first mutants to appear in the...
Comic book fans and investors love Venom. Amazing Spider-Man #300, where Venom makes his first full appearance, plus Amazing Fantasy #15 (or Incredible Hulk #181) of the Modern Age. As of January...
I just finished watching the second episode of WandaVision on Disney+ last night (FYI, I wrote this blog on January 16th). Like all of you, I have so many questions, but I love how Kevin Feige continues to take bold risks -- this is...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Hulk #181 rule; a commonly held belief that a character’s first appearance occurs when that character is: (1) a major part of the comic’s story;...
In his 42 years of existence, Scott Lang’s Ant-Man has never been more popular. He’s portrayed by fan favorite, Paul Rudd; he’s the star of two films that have grossed over $1.2 billion; he saves the day in the biggest movie of...
We’ve all heard the arguments about cameos vs. first appearances, especially as it relates to The Incredible Hulk #180 and #181. Specifically, even though the first time Wolverine fully appears is on the final page of Hulk #180,...