The Archive of Comics BLOG

7.14.20   

     The local comic shop has long been a barbershop type setting for those that love super heroes.  Meaning there's a bunch of guys sharing their opinions on books, characters, pricing, availability and scores.  Similar to guys waiting for a haircut talking about sports and current events.  In the days of retail stores closing and people ordering online, the local comic shop is a big part of the hobby.  Read further to learn the importance of supporting your local comic shops!

7.22.20

    I think every kid at one point wants to work at a comic book or video game company.  As these are two things that are a huge priority to kids growing up.  For me that evolved to some sort of music related business/company as I grew up listening to hip-hop and house music.  Upon graduation with my degree in Mass Communication I was lucky enough to begin my career in the music industry at the local alternative rock station.  The job was everything you wanted it to be, lots of fun and getting paid to do it.  In addition to the full time promotions job I worked at a local Italian bakery all throughout high school and up until that time on the weekends to make extra money.  Read further to learn more about my background.

5.10.20 

   I wanted to educate buyers and collectors about why a certain comic may cost what it's listed add.  This is taken from the perspecitve of a seller by the way.  First up comes the value it's listed in a number of different price guides.  Some may have the issue dollar value higher and some may have it lower.  It's good to take averages as there isn't s definiable price that is right or wrong.  A price all comes back to what someone will pay for it.  As hot books that were on the newstand for cover price can draw upwards of $20 if the comic community deams it to be.  Read further to get a seller's perspective on setting prices for books.