THREE patterns IMPACTING THE COMIC book MARKETS

2020 has been a crazy year as well as the comic book market has seen its fair share of unusual events.  I have observed three comic book patterns that are impacting the market location in both positive as well as unfavorable methods that investors as well as speculators should comprehend to maximize profits.

No movies means an Onslaught of Misinformation

OBSERVATION

The lack of movies has left many investors as well as speculators without their investment GPS.  We have seen X-Men #53 explode just recently in sales as well as cost since a site theorized exactly how Onslaught would be a fantastic villain in a theoretical future Avengers film.  No news nor a  release date, as well as yet people started to buy this book since they believed the movie was a go.  This is since people are so starved for news they will buy into hype as well as rumors.

The casting agent I work with told me the major movement picture  I was up for is on hold indefinitely as well as that we should wait as well as see what is up.  conclusive movie news may be few as well as far between. The reason I believe this is since of Batman begins director Christoper Nolan’s 2020 release of Tenet.  Tenet was the very first movie that was supposed to make revenues for the studio that was released post-pandemic.  Accountants are re-working projections as well as attorneys are re-drafting contracts to factor in these new pandemic variables.  If you are waiting on movie news to make your investments there will be few dependable sources to dictate your choices.

ADVICE

Look at books neglected by the markets that have value.  Flash secrets such as the 1st appearance of the Trickster, Captain Cold, or warm Wave have long been ignored in the market as well as may be great books to “speculate” if you are believing to buy low – offer high.  You may likewise look at other key books that may not be attractive however that are risk-free instead of investing in rumors.

Shuttered Comic book stores however higher Prices

OBSERVATION

I just recently was made conscious that a few regional comic book shops I understood where either shutting their doors or re-imagining their business model.  The stores that closed may have been just hanging on as well as with the pandemic, the final strike was dealt.  One owner I talked keeping that is recreating his business stated that sale costs for the older books are surprisingly up.  Hobbyists are costs more on high quality books than before however new product is not selling.  DC Comics distribution option as well as the pandemic cut into the discount rates that were being offered.  As a result, fewer new books were being purchased.  consumers still wished to buy books as well as they put their money into older books.

People who still have tasks are not going out to eat as often;  enjoying movies in theaters; or taking huge vacations.  With more money to spend costs are increasing on the older books.  At a new formatted auction without any guests enabled to attend, the costs being paid by routine guests in this on the internet auction were more than what people were getting for these books on eBay!

ADVICE

People are likewise getting wiser in their choices.  Captain America #217 that I had as being undervalued since of a key marvel Bronze Age very first appearance was quote as much as five times the past going price.  I believed in that book so much I was the champion however people are taking notice of GoCollect data as well as blogs.  The smart hobbyist is looking for his new edge without the movie’s influence.  As a result older books are starting to see action.

Secret Hint… If you see marvel Team-Up #141 you may want to buy it.  Why?  The very first appearance of the Black fit may put you in the Black!  It has been mentioned right here before by a number of bloggers, however with ASM #252 as well as #300 getting expensive people seem to be betting on this book to see some gains.

All Time low Sales Numbers?

OBSERVATION

I have stated this before however after 2010 I seldom provide investment advice on specific books since I am not in that market a lot.  That does not mean I do not research study the sales numbers.  In my talks with investors as well as my own observations, I am seeing that new comic print numbers are at all-time lows.  The pandemic was one reason.  one more was the decline in LCS to offer these products.  Why print big runs when there fewer buyers.

To satisfy the market that is buying books, DC as well as marvel have seemed to focus on variations as well as very first appearances.  Characters are being introduced weekly as well as the difficult part is choosing the winners.  I am scared of taking these type of dangers with such characters as Punchline as well as Black Winter. If they do ended up being comic book icons the low print run may make having a copy a rewarding one.

ADVICE

Do your research study as well as pick the very benull