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Celebrating Spawn: McFarlane’s Black, White & Red Statue and Iconic Comics
Spawn’s journey from 1992’s comic pages to 2025’s meticulously detailed McFarlane statue has been legendary. McFarlane Toys recently announced a limited-edition “Black, White & Red All Over” resin statue that reimagines Spawn’s iconic Spawn #1 cover art.

Vertigo Comics Returns: Embracing Legacy, Innovation, and Collector’s Value
DC’s Vertigo Comics is back, bringing new and classic creator-owned titles that promise to celebrate its legacy of edgy, innovative storytelling and drive renewed collector interest.

Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (10/08/2024 to 10/21/2024)
In the most recent fortnight (October 8th 2024, to October 21st 2024), GPAnalysis reports $4.5M in sales from 18,617 individual books across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $98.

From Console to Comic: The Lasting Legacy of Adventures of the Super Mario Bros.
Valiant Comics' The Adventures of the Super Mario Bros., released in 1991 as part of the Nintendo Comics System, brought the Mushroom Kingdom to life in a chaotic, humorous adventure. It captured the vibrant, whimsical energy of the games, inviting readers to dive deeper into Mario's world beyond the screen.

What If I Can’t Afford the First Appearance?
In this article, I will present more affordable alternatives to the major first appearances from the Golden and Silver Ages of comics. Many classic covers featuring your favorite superheroes can be acquired for a small fraction of their first appearances. I've included the current CGC census numbers for all referenced issues and used GPAnalysis to estimate prices.

GPA market reports (Aug 2024): Comic book market’s top achievements
August saw comic sales soaring skyward, totalling an eye-popping $15,375,876 across all four eras. Let’s walk through the ages and see how the wealth was split.

Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (8/27/2024 to 9/9/2024)
In the most recent fortnight (August 27th 2024 to September 9th 2024) GPAnalysis reports $4.9M in sales, from 21,847 books, across major venues offering CGC-graded comics, magazines and pulps. The median price point was $89.

A Nostalgic Dive into the 1980s Comic Book Craze: The Era of Superheroes and Sales
Let's take a snapshot of recent times, focusing on books from the 1980s during a 14-day period (8/14/2024 to 8/27/2024). Here's a look back at the iconic titles, bestsellers, and most traded issues that still define this dynamic decade, focusing on how these titles are still making waves today.

Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (8/6/2024 to 8/19/2024)
Over two eventful weeks, from August 6th to August 19th, 2024, the CGC-graded comics market thrived, with $4.9 million in sales from 23,027 books. Collectors eagerly spent a median price of $90 per book, fueling the excitement—a big shout out to GPAnalysis for providing the data for this snapshot.

Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (7/22/2024 to 8/4/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from July 22 to August 4, 2024. In these two weeks, 22,113 issues were sold, totalling $5,409,632.

Independent vs. Mainstream Comics: Market Share, Sales, and Critical Reception
Independent comic publishers like Image Comics and Dark Horse have carved out a significant niche, offering diverse and innovative storytelling that challenges the conventions set by Marvel and DC. This article analyzes the market share, sales, and critical reception of indie comics compared to mainstream giants and their impact on the industry.

From Newsstands to High-Profile Sales: The Influence of Auction Houses and Dealers.
Comic books, once a staple of corner newsstands, have now ascended to the prestigious auction blocks, transitioning from mere entertainment to coveted collectibles. This metamorphosis has been significantly steered by auction houses and dealers, who have redefined the market, boosting sales, amplifying popularity, and cementing the cultural and financial worth of comic books. This article delves into their influence of key players, and the dual impact of their influence, while also evoking the nostalgic allure of comic books' early days.

Comic Book Rarity: Who Cares?
In part I’m writing this piece to raise awareness. Some sellers claim that comic books are rare when hundreds of thousands of copies exist. On the flip side, many naive collectors are drawn to the term “rare” like moths to a flame. They hit the buy button before doing any research and are burned in the process. Then other collectors are so numb to the overused term that they pay no attention to it. Let’s dive in.

Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (7/8/2024 to 7/21/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from July 8 to July 21, 2024. In these two weeks, 22,596 issues were sold, totalling $5,346,753.

The 1990s Comic Book Market: A Snapshot of Popularity and Sales (June 23, 2024, to July 6, 2024)
The 1990s were a vibrant and transformative decade for the comic book industry. This period saw the rise of iconic characters, innovative storytelling, and a significant expansion in the market. Here's a detailed look at the most traded issues and top titles by sales during this dynamic decade, along with insights into what made these comics so special.

Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (6/21/2024 to 7/4/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from June 21st to July 4th, 2024. In these two weeks, 25,232 issues were sold, totalling $10,570,166.

Current CGC Market Trends from GPA (6/11/2024 to 6/24/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from June 11th to June 24th, 2024. In these two weeks, 23,145 issues were sold, totalling $13,353,561.

GPA recent CGC market stats (6/4/2024 to 6/17/2024)
Market stats courtesy of GPAnalysis and CGC. Here’s a snapshot of comic book sales from June 4th to June 17th, 2024. In these two weeks, 22,388 issues were sold, totalling $5,073,188.