ComicConnoisseur 28,349 posts Posted May 6, 2017 $1000 is handed to you to invest long-term in CGC MODERN Age what do you do? This is to supplement a bronze age thread I started 7 years ago. https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/194065-1000-is-handed-to-you-to-invest-long-term-in-cgc-bronze-age-what-do-you-do/ We have gone back to that thread, and we have noticed a lot of bronze age key comic books have more than doubled in profit, so now I am asking the same question here about moderns. I think it be fun to see what people pick now for investment/speculator purposes. SO Scenario: You have $1000 of disposable income to invest long-term(5 years) in getting some Modern keys. What do you pick? criteria these must be CGC`ed and dates are 1997 to 2017. These will not be for a quick flip, you spend the $1000 now and hopefully in 5 years you will have a little profit. Since you guys are the experts I like to hear your pros and cons thoughts. I will start it off with any mid-grade The Walking Dead CGC #1 for under a grand. 2 kav and 1950's war comics reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam I am 1,772 posts Posted May 6, 2017 The best variant covers for Action Comics 1000, and Detective Comics 1000. (Still a few years off, but they will be iconic.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydogrules 10,531 posts Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) ASM 667 Dell'otto, Batman 608RRP, or Wolverine 1 (2010), Campbell (Deadpool), in any condition you can find at that price point. Honorable mention to ASM 678 (VenoMJ). -J. Edited May 6, 2017 by Jaydogrules 1 paul747 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComicConnoisseur 28,349 posts Posted May 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Sam I am said: The best variant covers for Action Comics 1000, and Detective Comics 1000. (Still a few years off, but they will be iconic.) I like your long-range thinking. The completists would very much want these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComicConnoisseur 28,349 posts Posted May 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Jaydogrules said: ASM 667 Dell'otto, Batman 608RRP, or Wolverine 1 (2010), Campbell (Deadpool), in any condition you can find at that price point. Honorable mention to ASM 678 (VenoMJ). -J. I definitely could see these all doubling in price the next 5 years. 1 1950's war comics reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeksAreMyPeeps 3,192 posts Posted May 6, 2017 Quantum & Woody #1, and first appearances of new or heavily revamped Valiant characters from the current line. 2 ComicConnoisseur and fullerjason reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadGenius 6,264 posts Posted May 6, 2017 I'm not big into manufactured collectibles (variants) and am more into 1st appearances. I think the play is to invest in things that haven't been adapted to tv/movies yet and hold onto them until they are. I have a pretty good eye for these things because unlike a lot of speculators, I read the stories so I know what's good and would easily translate to another medium. Some of my favorites are: Fallen Angel #1, Resurrection Man #1, 52 #11, Major Bummer #1, Planetary Preview/Planetary #1, Violent Messiahs #1, and Hexed #1. 3 the authority, ComicConnoisseur and Redcybot reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastballspecial 18,992 posts Posted May 6, 2017 Maybe 10 books from the modern era and that's it. The rest wont maintain unless the cover collectors sub group continues to grow which is possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickG 108 posts Posted May 6, 2017 Long term? The rarest variants possible of character first appearances and first ongoings of characters I see having media potential. I'd go with first Damian Wayne and Jon Kent, 1st Ms. Marvel, 1st Phylla-Vell Quasar, 1st Duke Thomas. Probably $500 worth of that. $250 into Image and maybe some Action Lab #1s. Saga. Black Science. Anything Millar you can get cheap. Happy! still seems like it could be a good buy still. Redneck. Go for variety here rather than bank breaking variants. Sub-$10 each. The last $250 I'd pump into whatever mix of variants I could find with print runs of 1000 or less. Focus on stuff with eye appeal. JSC store variants. Try to get this stuff signature series signed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickG 108 posts Posted May 6, 2017 The key for me is I wouldn't try to put my $1000 into a single category of comic. And definitely look for stuff like 1sts of new Marvel cosmic characters or supporting characters or villains for Batman and Spider-man. I mentioned Damian and Duke Thomas but stuff like Professor Pyg or that flower themed bad guy Snyder created for Batman strike me as long term potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeksAreMyPeeps 3,192 posts Posted May 6, 2017 11 minutes ago, PatrickG said: The key for me is I wouldn't try to put my $1000 into a single category of comic. And definitely look for stuff like 1sts of new Marvel cosmic characters or supporting characters or villains for Batman and Spider-man. I mentioned Damian and Duke Thomas but stuff like Professor Pyg or that flower themed bad guy Snyder created for Batman strike me as long term potential. I'd say any first appearance of a member of the Batman family is a good bet long-term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I like pie 5,517 posts Posted May 6, 2017 Gold foil covers, holograms and poly bagged variants only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SquareChaos 4,977 posts Posted May 7, 2017 This thread needs some out of the box thinking. Give me $1000 and I'd buy 999 Savage Dragon #1 and then sit back and wait for the movie news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oakman29 46,344 posts Posted May 7, 2017 I would buy a complete set of NYX 1-7 4 ComicConnoisseur, Comic Book King, paul747 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComicConnoisseur 28,349 posts Posted May 7, 2017 I would take a gather and study all the new Image comics that have come out these last 5-7 years. A lot of well-written gems in there that will probably get the Hollywood movie/TV bump. 2 FoggyNelson and Redcybot reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combiner1 1,045 posts Posted May 7, 2017 7 hours ago, oakman29 said: I would buy a complete set of NYX 1-7 +1 especially if they (Marvel) ever decided to make a movie 2 Comic Book King and FoggyNelson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComicConnoisseur 28,349 posts Posted May 7, 2017 41 minutes ago, combiner11 said: +1 especially if they (Marvel) ever decided to make a movie Agreed. 1 Comic Book King reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul747 2,367 posts Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) CAPTAIN MARVEL 17 2ND PRINT BATMAN #655 VARIANT NEW 52 DIAMOND VARIANTS FOR ACTION #1 AND DETECTIVE #1 (STAYED RELEVANT WITH RE-NUMBERING) Ultimate Comics: Fallout #4 VARIANT AMAZING FANTASY #15 -MODERN WITH AMADEUS CHO ADAM:LEGEND OF THE BLUE MARVEL #1 NYX #3 SAGA #1-5 AND I AGREE WITH THESE..... FROM ABOVE, ASM 667 Dell'otto, Batman 608RRP, Edited May 7, 2017 by paul747 .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldmilwaukee6er 1,050 posts Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) I keep thinking about the new Star Wars characters... Dr Aphra, Triple Zero, Bee-Tee (Darth Vader #3) ~$12-15/ea Sana Starros (Star Wars #4) ~$4/ea Poe & BB8 (Poe Dameron #1) ~$6-8/ea These books are affordable, so I am trying to sock away about 5 of each in NM+. Whatever happens to the comic bubble going forward, Star Wars will stay at the forefront. Edited May 7, 2017 by oldmilwaukee6er 1 ComicConnoisseur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldmilwaukee6er 1,050 posts Posted May 7, 2017 22 hours ago, Jaydogrules said: ASM 667 Dell'otto, Batman 608RRP, or Wolverine 1 (2010), Campbell (Deadpool), in any condition you can find at that price point. I suppose this is true for all, but isn't it possible you'd be buying at the top of the market for these variants? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
