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Valuation
May 7, 2026·8 min read

Investing in Watchmen Comics: Real Values, Liquidity and Market Risk

Watchmen #1, #4 and the complete series: thin eBay market, Heritage CGC records, HBO effect and real investor risks. Verifiable data, June 2026.

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Valuation
May 7, 2026·8 min read

Investing in Sandman Comics: Which Issues Hold Value?

Sandman #1 and #8 (first Death), real listing volume, the Netflix effect and the risks: an investing guide built on verified eBay medians. Not financial advice.

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Key Issues
May 7, 2026·8 min read

Flash Annuals, Specials & One-Shots. The Key Issues Every Collector Should Know

Flash Annual #1 (1963), Iron Heights (2001), Rebirth (2009), Flashpoint (2011): the key annuals, specials and one-shots of the Scarlet Speedster explained.

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Films & Series
May 7, 2026·10 min read

Dredd (2012): the film versus the comics of inspiration

Dredd (2012) vs 2000 AD: the helmet never removed, Cassandra Anderson faithful, yet an original plot. Commonalities and differences.

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Collector's Guide
May 7, 2026·14 min read

Comics by and for Women: The 2026 Collector's Guide

Comics by and for women in 2026: female-led series, women creators, Marvel and DC heroines, online communities, and the events worth attending.

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Collector's Guide
May 7, 2026·12 min read

Comics Reseller in France: Professional vs Private Tax Status (2026)

When does a French comics collector become a professional reseller? 2026 thresholds, micro-enterprise rules, URSSAF, BIC tax, and reclassification risk.

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Collector's Guide
May 7, 2026·11 min read

Inheriting a Comic Collection: Estate and Tax Guide 2026

When you inherit a comic collection: date-of-death valuation, stepped-up basis, federal estate exemption, appraisal thresholds, and a full worked example.

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App
May 6, 2026·12 min read

Scanning Comics on iPhone: the Best iOS App in 2026

We tested 5 iOS apps for scanning comics on iPhone: EAN-13 speed, cover OCR for vintage, multi-device sync. See which app wins by collector profile.

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Tier list
May 6, 2026·8 min read

The best kaiju and giant monster comics: the tier list

Tier list of the best kaiju and giant monster comics: Godzilla, Kaijumax, Pacific Rim, Fin Fang Foom, Big Guy and Rusty... the colossal creatures.

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Valuation
May 6, 2026·8 min read

Investing in Green Lantern Comics: Key Issues, Values, and Risks

Green Lantern comics investment guide: Showcase #22, All-American #16, #76, #87: real eBay medians, Heritage records, Lanterns TV effect, risks. Data June 2026.

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Key Issues
May 6, 2026·8 min read

Fantastic Four: key sleeper issues to watch (real values, 2026)

FF #1, #5, Galactus Trilogy #48-50, #52 Black Panther: real eBay values and documented records for Fantastic Four key issues to watch in 2026.

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Key Issues
May 6, 2026·8 min read

Fantastic Four: an analysis of the original 1961 series and its key issues

Analysis of the original Fantastic Four series (Lee & Kirby, 1961): FF #1, #5, #48-50, #52. Real eBay values and documented auction records for each key issue.

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