When will/will the WALKING DEAD bubble burst? 7 7

[mikephoen]

When the # of flippers exceeds the # of fans buying books - watch the prices fall since they're looking for a quick $ and get desperate. I don't see any signs of that happening yet. If Chew gets made and spinoffs make it to TV, it will only add fuel to the fire. Still, not buying at the prices - I guess I missed the boat.

Not when the number of flippers of issue one exceed the number of buyers of current issues, but the number of people buying number one for four figures. Might be sooner than you think. Not everybody that buys the compendium is even remotely interested in owning a thousand dollar comic.

 

Good point. $1000 issues take a lot of the fans out of the market. I don't see many old school collectors dropping that kind of coin for a new series when they can pick up some relatively rare bronze age keys in 9.8 for that $$$.

 

And thats the crux right there.

A few collectors of older comics are getting royally pissed that a 'modern' can command so much money.

Its simple.

Quite a few people nowadays find those older comics plain boring.

Most moderns contain dialogue and storylines that would be considered obscene/immoral/add your own term, back then, but are relevant to how society is now. So younger people find relevance with characters in modern books but couldn't give a rats-behind about some guy who looks like a lizard (or whatever).

The only exception is Batman, as he has been remade into a character for the 2010's - the last 3 films were masterpieces as stand alone movies,but as a triogy, unsurpassable.

With the exception of Iron-Man I have found the Marvel Films as exciting as paint drying.

Next-up - a talking Racoon. Really? Please.

How many times has an older character died??

Unless they are a zombie, in moderns,its just once.

At least collectors and sellers of modern comics don't go onto other age forums and be disrespectful about things those people collect.

If TWD bombs - so be it.

I would never go onto another 'age' forum and be so classless as to basically hope someones hardwon collection would go down the toilet.

 

Great post!

 

Even though I hate the most recent developments in the series.

[StuporMan]

And thats the crux right there.

A few collectors of older comics are getting royally pissed that a 'modern' can command so much money.

 

Honestly, I think collectors of other ages 'couldn't give a rats-behind' what modern comics go for. Most probably at those prices paid for modern books, if they pay attention at all.

 

Not me, though - I think it's great for the hobby. It gets people digging through the back issue bins at their LCS (thumbs u

 

Most moderns contain dialogue and storylines that would be considered obscene/immoral/add your own term, back then, but are relevant to how society is now. So younger people find relevance with characters in modern books but couldn't give a rats-behind about some guy who looks like a lizard (or whatever).

The only exception is Batman, as he has been remade into a character for the 2010's - the last 3 films were masterpieces as stand alone movies,but as a triogy, unsurpassable.

With the exception of Iron-Man I have found the Marvel Films as exciting as paint drying.

Next-up - a talking Racoon. Really? Please.

 

Actually, wouldn't all this prove that older comic characters have more longevity and therefore have more support for back issues? Besides, people buying older comics aren't always buying them to read them. There's nostalgia, investment, speculation, set building, etc. On another note, zombies aren't exactly a new concept - in film, TV or comics. I haven't seen TWD do anything that hasn't been done in another zombie movie.

 

At least collectors and sellers of modern comics don't go onto other age forums and be disrespectful about things those people collect.

If TWD bombs - so be it.

I would never go onto another 'age' forum and be so classless as to basically hope someones hardwon collection would go down the toilet.

 

You completely lost me here.

 

[Underground44]

When the # of flippers exceeds the # of fans buying books - watch the prices fall since they're looking for a quick $ and get desperate. I don't see any signs of that happening yet. If Chew gets made and spinoffs make it to TV, it will only add fuel to the fire. Still, not buying at the prices - I guess I missed the boat.

Not when the number of flippers of issue one exceed the number of buyers of current issues, but the number of people buying number one for four figures. Might be sooner than you think. Not everybody that buys the compendium is even remotely interested in owning a thousand dollar comic.

 

Good point. $1000 issues take a lot of the fans out of the market. I don't see many old school collectors dropping that kind of coin for a new series when they can pick up some relatively rare bronze age keys in 9.8 for that $$$.

 

And thats the crux right there.

A few collectors of older comics are getting royally pissed that a 'modern' can command so much money.

Its simple.

Quite a few people nowadays find those older comics plain boring.

Most moderns contain dialogue and storylines that would be considered obscene/immoral/add your own term, back then, but are relevant to how society is now. So younger people find relevance with characters in modern books but couldn't give a rats-behind about some guy who looks like a lizard (or whatever).

The only exception is Batman, as he has been remade into a character for the 2010's - the last 3 films were masterpieces as stand alone movies,but as a triogy, unsurpassable.

With the exception of Iron-Man I have found the Marvel Films as exciting as paint drying.

Next-up - a talking Racoon. Really? Please.

How many times has an older character died??

Unless they are a zombie, in moderns,its just once.

At least collectors and sellers of modern comics don't go onto other age forums and be disrespectful about things those people collect.

If TWD bombs - so be it.

I would never go onto another 'age' forum and be so classless as to basically hope someones hardwon collection would go down the toilet.

 

Well said Andy. Live and let live I say.

[FlyingDonut]

Should I buy this?

[Old Fashion PB and J]

When the # of flippers exceeds the # of fans buying books - watch the prices fall since they're looking for a quick $ and get desperate. I don't see any signs of that happening yet. If Chew gets made and spinoffs make it to TV, it will only add fuel to the fire. Still, not buying at the prices - I guess I missed the boat.

Not when the number of flippers of issue one exceed the number of buyers of current issues, but the number of people buying number one for four figures. Might be sooner than you think. Not everybody that buys the compendium is even remotely interested in owning a thousand dollar comic.

 

Good point. $1000 issues take a lot of the fans out of the market. I don't see many old school collectors dropping that kind of coin for a new series when they can pick up some relatively rare bronze age keys in 9.8 for that $$$.

 

And thats the crux right there.

A few collectors of older comics are getting royally pissed that a 'modern' can command so much money.

Its simple.

Quite a few people nowadays find those older comics plain boring.

Most moderns contain dialogue and storylines that would be considered obscene/immoral/add your own term, back then, but are relevant to how society is now. So younger people find relevance with characters in modern books but couldn't give a rats-behind about some guy who looks like a lizard (or whatever).

The only exception is Batman, as he has been remade into a character for the 2010's - the last 3 films were masterpieces as stand alone movies,but as a triogy, unsurpassable.

With the exception of Iron-Man I have found the Marvel Films as exciting as paint drying.

Next-up - a talking Racoon. Really? Please.

How many times has an older character died??

Unless they are a zombie, in moderns,its just once.

At least collectors and sellers of modern comics don't go onto other age forums and be disrespectful about things those people collect.

If TWD bombs - so be it.

I would never go onto another 'age' forum and be so classless as to basically hope someones hardwon collection would go down the toilet.

I was with you until Rocket Raccoon. The last Guardians of the Galaxy series was great, top 5 comics of the time. So to say that leads me to believe you did not read it.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Should I buy this?

Yea, first appearance of a major character.. Seriously though, scummers!

[The-Collector]

Should I buy this?

Yea, first appearance of a major character.. Seriously though, scummers!

 

Holy cow!!! Green means it is on sale, take out a line of credit and buy six!!!

[ComicConnoisseur]

When the # of flippers exceeds the # of fans buying books - watch the prices fall since they're looking for a quick $ and get desperate. I don't see any signs of that happening yet. If Chew gets made and spinoffs make it to TV, it will only add fuel to the fire. Still, not buying at the prices - I guess I missed the boat.

Not when the number of flippers of issue one exceed the number of buyers of current issues, but the number of people buying number one for four figures. Might be sooner than you think. Not everybody that buys the compendium is even remotely interested in owning a thousand dollar comic.

 

Good point. $1000 issues take a lot of the fans out of the market. I don't see many old school collectors dropping that kind of coin for a new series when they can pick up some relatively rare bronze age keys in 9.8 for that $$$.

 

And thats the crux right there.

A few collectors of older comics are getting royally pissed that a 'modern' can command so much money.

Its simple.

Quite a few people nowadays find those older comics plain boring.

Most moderns contain dialogue and storylines that would be considered obscene/immoral/add your own term, back then, but are relevant to how society is now. So younger people find relevance with characters in modern books but couldn't give a rats-behind about some guy who looks like a lizard (or whatever).

The only exception is Batman, as he has been remade into a character for the 2010's - the last 3 films were masterpieces as stand alone movies,but as a triogy, unsurpassable.

With the exception of Iron-Man I have found the Marvel Films as exciting as paint drying.

Next-up - a talking Racoon. Really? Please.

How many times has an older character died??

Unless they are a zombie, in moderns,its just once.

At least collectors and sellers of modern comics don't go onto other age forums and be disrespectful about things those people collect.

If TWD bombs - so be it.

I would never go onto another 'age' forum and be so classless as to basically hope someones hardwon collection would go down the toilet.

I was with you until Rocket Raccoon. The last Guardians of the Galaxy series was great, top 5 comics of the time. So to say that leads me to believe you did not read it.

+1

[marino1]

im waiting until they start the numbering over with #1 and then a few years later it will go back to original numbering. god i hate when they do that

[sterlingcomics]

Most people can read their Moderns in under 3 minutes, not sure what you are saying there. It took me ~20 minutes to read a silver book...I can read a bronze in about 15 minutes. Sounds like the trend is in reverse.

[JollyComics]

I think Image Comics considered Walking Dead is one of their best selling titles in their company history. This is the longest run ever for Image Comics ( I think).

[revat]

i feel like spawn has gone longer.

[JollyComics]

Remember Spawn #1 regular cover was hottest in five to seven years ago? It used to sell for $30 or more. Now, it is merely a cover price or $3 to $7. Remember that? After Spawn movie, it was dramastically declined except the black and white cover and few issues.

[chromium]

I think Image Comics considered Walking Dead is one of their best selling titles in their company history. This is the longest run ever for Image Comics ( I think).

 

I believe Savage Dragon is up to #170 or something.

[Mayor006]

I never bought a single issue until issue 100. I went to my lcs and found issues 38, 39, and 50. It will now crumble. Sorry everybody.

[revat]

oh you mean in terms of bubble/hottness. yah this is the longest run of ultrahotness.

[jonjesper]

I'm hoping to be able to give sound advice in the GA Market soon...simply because I don't follow it...

That's the feel I get here...

[JollyComics]

I think Image Comics considered Walking Dead is one of their best selling titles in their company history. This is the longest run ever for Image Comics ( I think).

 

I believe Savage Dragon is up to #170 or something.

 

I completely forgot about it. Surprisedly, it continues even the stories are so-so!

I don't believe Robert Kirkman writing anything for this series like Walking Dead and Thief of Thieves (suspense never leaves in both series - good job to Robert for persistence!)

[the blob]

Remember Spawn #1 regular cover was hottest in five to seven years ago? It used to sell for $30 or more. Now, it is merely a cover price or $3 to $7. Remember that? After Spawn movie, it was dramastically declined except the black and white cover and few issues.

 

Never remember Spawn 1 at $30. In fact, at the height of its populairty I was seeing it 3 for $10 at shows in NYC and shops happy to get $10.

 

With that said, it seems like many of the issues have cooled a bit. I was getting $8-$12 for a lot of generic issues pre #98 and those numbers have cooled off. The weekly has cooled off.

 

Thing is, print-runs were still relatively low up until recently, so it's not like $3-$5 above cover price for various non-"key" issues is that nuts.

[the blob]

Most people can read their Moderns in under 3 minutes, not sure what you are saying there. It took me ~20 minutes to read a silver book...I can read a bronze in about 15 minutes. Sounds like the trend is in reverse.

 

It took you 20 minutes to read a SA book because you were 6 then.