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Cover MeI’ve been thinking a lot about comic book covers lately. I’ve been trying to figure out, in some measurable way, what makes a comic...
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The waiting is the hardest partThis time of year I wake up and the first thing I do is check the two-week weather forecast. Southern Ontario is a cold place and I’m hoping...
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The Art of CreatingA few days ago Chris Owen and I were sharing a pint and having a chat about the two things we’re experts at girls and comics. While the girl...
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It’s Alive!I was going through this week’s “heading to eBay auction” pile and was having fun looking through stacks of Jiggs and Maggie,...
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Bottom FeedersIs it happening? Are we in and around the bottoming out of the comic market? I’m not sure but my Spidey sense says maybe. I’ve noticed...
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The World’s Toughest MilkmanDavid Boswell and Reid Fleming are topics that I have wanted to write about for some time. The reason why I haven’t already profiled the “world’s...
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Love is in the airThis week Chris and Walt are joined by Shekky as the three amigos convene for their annual Valentine’s Day Poem Off. We can honestly say,...
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The Baker Has Left the BuildingA crowded day for posts as we try to fit in a couple of Valentine’s Day-themed posts in before the big day. Tomorrow I’ll post my...
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Love Ain’t CheapThe Mighty Alex Sorensen sent us this great study on the high-end Romance Comics market. I know a big auction of Romance Books just finished up on...
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Smokin’It’s early days in 2023 and I’m already trying to get a sense if there are any patterns developing. The harder I look the less I see,...
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Kickstart My HeartThis week Chris wanted to explore in depth Walt’s comments about Kickstarter in his latest blog. Chris is well-versed in the crowdfunding...
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Giving it a Good KickI read over on CBR that Kickstarter broke a record in 2022 for the number of successful comic projects launched: the numbers were 2,205...
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Yo AdrianOK, I’ll tell you what happened. I was planning this huge Romance Comics auction to start later this week just in time for the winning...
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SnobsThis week Chris accuses Walt of being a comic book snob. Walk takes offence. Will the boys come to blows or will they work things out: tune in to...
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One Good ReasonNothing beats good data. Good data analyzed properly can provide opportunities, if not for profit then at least it might stop you from doing...
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Reading the Tea BagsThis week Chris and Walt dust off the old crystal balls, break out the tea bags and try to look ahead to see what the year 2023 will bring to the...
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Investing and Finding Value in a Down MarketComic books and other collectibles are generally not treated as serious investments in the world of finance. However, in 2020 and 2021 they became...
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ImproviseComic guy – “Walt, what books should I invest in” Walt – “Beats me” A variation of this exchange happens...
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What a YearHappy new year folks! Chris and Walt start 2023 off with a review of 2022. The boys try to make sense of what turned out to be a crazy year....
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The Great Re-setHappy New Year everyone. I hope 2023 brings you health, happiness and prosperity. Will we be able to achieve our prosperity through rising comic...
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Oh When the Saints…‘Twas the post before Christmas and all through the shop, goodwill reigned, let it never stop. Allow this goodwill to others you now feel in...
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The Precious Legacy and A Glitch in TimeThe normalization of antisemitism recently in the United States is extremely disturbing. The fact that this normalization is occurring among...
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Weight WatchersTis the season for excess. Last week I had the Big B Comics Christmas gathering on Wednesday night, Thursday night I had my old high school...
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Good TimesDecember has always been kind to comic book shops, at least it has to the Big B shops over the years. Christmas and the holidays are in the air...
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The Power of AdvertisingI hope everyone in the good ol’ US of A had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed their long weekend. A bit of shopping on Cyber Monday then...
