The current Hake’s auction has tons of great stuff, but while browsing through the catalog, I kept being drawn to these amazing custom framed pieces of comic art. Sure, the art itself is incredible, but the frames take it to a whole new level. The collage work done on the frames is the work of […]
Report from the DC Big Flea – September 2017
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to go toy hunting, so when the DC Big Flea rolled into town again this past weekend, I jumped at the chance to go. Their Fall show is always my favorite one to attend because many of the vendors bring vintage Halloween items, which I love to […]
Wonder Woman Key Issues up for Bid on eBay
Wow! Three of the highest graded, key Wonder Woman comics are going to be sold at auction this weekend. A CGC-certified 9.4 copy of All Star Comics #8 (Wonder Woman’s first appearance), a CGC 9.6 copy of Sensation Comics #1, and a CGC 9.0 copy of Wonder Woman #1. The remarkable condition of these issues […]
Some Eye-popping Results at Hakes Auction #220
Some wallets were emptied at the recent Hake’s auction. Hake’s does a great job of only listing the rarest and the best pop culture collectibles, and the prices their auctions realize is a testament to that. Here are a few of the results that caught my eye. This Adventures of Superman syndication promotional kit sold for […]
The Super Junior Justice League (AKA: why did I buy that?)
Collectors are an odd lot, and I enthusiastically call myself a member of this group. We buy things we love, but at times, we also buy things we don’t really like. Go on, admit it. You have bought things for your collection even though you didn’t really want it — it’s okay, I won’t hold it against […]