Time Capsule: Mighty Marvel holiday Wish List 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: The Mighty Marvel holiday Wish List 1990.
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Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Scott VanderPloeg
Scott works in I.T. but lives to eat and read. His other ramblings can be found at AE Index and eBabble. Art collection at Comic Art Fans.
Canadian Comics Corner Launch Party
Courtesy of our friends at Comix Asylum, here is a video covering the unveiling of Big B Comics Niagara’s Canadian Comics Corner. CBD’s own Walter and Ivan are interviewed, so pay attention!
ComicLink Spring Featured Auction Original Art 2015
ComicLink has just wrapped their Spring Featured Auction: Original Art and as always there was furious bidding with record highs achieved. Unfortunately auction links from ComicLink are only good for a few days afterwards so please have a look at…
Time Capsule: The Tip Sheet 2, February 1989
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: The (Dark Horse) Tip Sheet 2, February 1989.
Time Capsule: The Tip Sheet 1, January 1989
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: The (Dark Horse) Tip Sheet 1, January 1989. This appears to be Dark Horse’s first free solicitation newsletter, of which I have only the first two. Not sure if it…
Time Capsule: Marvel Requirer 5, July 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Marvel Requirer 5, July 1990.
Time Capsule: Marvel Requirer 4, June 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Marvel Requirer 4, June 1990.
Time Capsule: Marvel Requirer 3, May 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Marvel Requirer 3, May 1990.
Review | Best Of EC: Artist’s Edition, Volume Two
Another astounding collection of Entertaining Comics original art, Best Of EC: Artist’s Edition, Volume Two is another must have volume from IDW. The second volume of Best of EC Artist’s Edition is—remarkably—just as good as volume one! Includes what can…
Time Capsule: Marvel Requirer 2, April 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Marvel Requirer 2, April 1990.
Testing The Waters: One Day Shows
Opening a comic shop is a major commitment in money, time and sanity. Many have the itch and inclination to do so, but lack the experience in sales, customer service and business acumen. The rise of the local comic show presents a low cost opportunity to test the waters and see if a comic shop is a dream worth pursuing.
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Time Capsule: Marvel Requirer 1, March 1990
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Marvel Requirer 1, March 1990.
Review | Frank Miller’s Ronin Gallery Edition
Thirty years later, Frank Miller's Ronin Gallery Edition delivers, completely, in this amazing new book from Graphitti Designs.
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Time Capsule: First Edition 67, March 1988
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: First Edition 67, March 1988.
Review | Jack Kirby Mister Miracle Artist’s Edition
The wackiest character to get a Fourth World series, Jack Kirby Mister Miracle Artist's Edition gives us the very best of Scott Free and Big Barda.
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Time Capsule: First Edition 66, February 1988
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: First Edition 66, February 1988.
Review | John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Artifact Edition
A giant sized look at his early Spidey run, John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man is the best book yet for fans of these iconic characters’ designs. This is it, the John Romita Spider-Man book fans have been waiting for—Nearly 200…
Time Capsule: First Edition 64 December 1987
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: First Edition 64, December 1987. Thick paper stock, single colour, folded over three times to standard comic size. This was my first issue but by number 64 First Edition was…
ComicLink March 2015 Focused Auction Original Art
ComicLink wrapped up their March 2015 Focused Auction recently, with the original art section ending March 31st. The Focused auction features artwork worth less than $500 and is more a free-for-all of who-knows-what comic artwork. To be sure bargains can…
Time Capsule: Comico Attractions 17, 1989
A continued look at pre-internet publisher’s comics solicitations, this time: Comico Attractions 17, 1989.