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Kirby or Frazetta

Complete runs of Conan, TOD and Jonah Hex, ASM 100-400 (missing 14 issues). Also a near complete run of Archie digest.

Love the comic.

Do anyone collect the signed hardcovers?

Start with the Jonah Hex DC Showcase Presents VOL 1. Fantastic read, reprints All Star Western 10 his first appearance as well as the Weird Western Tale books. All important Hex books. It’s OP but you can get them on eBay, Amazon and other places. Jonah Hex is one of my favourite comic books, all excellent reads. The covers are all fantastic, each month we couldn’t wait to see the new cover.

Always one of my favourite threads each year.

It happens. I was in and out several times with both comics and sports cards. Different stages of life will do that. Unfortunately for me I just started again 3-4 years ago after a 20 year break. It’s amazing how high most comics have jumped. Keys are unattainable unless you have wads of cash and even minor keys are gone through the roof. I usually end up buying trades to read. I wish I had my old collection back, would be worth a fortune now. You will likely be back again in a few years. Do what’s best for you and your family.

I’m a May 1972 birthday person as well.

That’s what I love about this hobby. Everyone can collect what and how they want. I’m all over the board. I collect different titles from all eras. I do mainly focus on Amazing Spider-Man, Batman, Daredevil, Conan, Jonah Hex, Tomb of Dracula, Usagi Yojimbo and Archie Titles.I will also try new things that grab my attention.

Definitely one of my favorite characters. I remember him as a kid in TMNT but never saw a book with him until I was in university in the mid 90's. I have a nice little collection as well as most 1st print trades. I also have a nice sketch that Stan did for me. I will post it here over the weekend.

Over the past few weeks I have been considering working on the run again. I still have the key snake eyes issues and 75 and 100. However I sold all of my first 20 issues and 154-155. I am a reader so none will be slabbed. I will post some here and hopefully bring some life back into the thread.

Most of collection is a reader collection. I usually go for anything complete with both staples attached and if possible no writing on the cover. I am not to concerned with corners or even a crease. I don't buy and damp smelly comics. When my son was that age I bought him the same as I just mentioned. He bagged and boarded everything and it gave him a great understanding of how to look after his books. He is 19 now and don't collect anymore however he still got his collection neatly organized in his bedroom in our house. If you want to get him collecting than I recommend buying originals and not reprints. Get lower VG copies or higher depending on the value of the book. Good luck with it. I really loved collecting with my son and he got a pretty good collection of Scooby Doo, Barks Ducks and Spiderman.

Just wait until next tax season when all these people that are getting the Gov subsidy got to pay taxes on it (Canada). Most people especially the younger ones under 25 aren't thinking about that. There are lots getting it that don't even qualify and will have to pay it all back. I can see it being a huge problem here in Canada. We won't see the real damage until 6 months to a year, IMO that's when we will see the true financial damage. Right now there are people getting the subsidy that live home with their parents. They are bored and have money, they are buying comics and games like crazy. I have a 19 year old who is home from college and the stories he is telling me about his buddies is crazy. Half don't qualify but applied anyhow because the gov isn't checking YET, the gov is just trying to get some money out for those that are desperate. It is going to be a mess.

Key use to refer to real important books, now it seems to mean every book with potential to increase in value and make the owner money. Key now is every first appearance or #1, 2, 50, 100.... etc issue. The comic hobby has changed drastically over the past 20 years, its amazing to see the changes. I guess a lot has to do with the internet and social media. Add to that the boom in the comic movie industry and what that has done to every comic first appearance no matter how big or small.

I haven’t bought a modern comic in roughly 10-15 years. Just starting to gain some interest back in comics and the Immortal Hulk seems to be popular. Is it good and worth picking up? I will likely buy a trade first before spending money to pick up the more expensive ones but is it worth spending money on the trade? Do you have any other recommendations for moderns? How is Spiderman, Batman, FF etc.....