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The Phantom Pages: Exposing the Fake Comic Book Market
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The Phantom Pages: Exposing the Fake Comic Book Market

Let’s get one thing straight—reprints are not the problem. Marvel Tales, True Believers, and even those newsstand throwbacks have a rightful place in our collections. What we’re talking about are frauds passed off as originals. Books that have been tampered with, restored without disclosure, or entirely fabricated using modern printing techniques to mimic vintage texture and wear.

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Comic Book Intros: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between
Novelty GPAnalysis Team Novelty GPAnalysis Team

Comic Book Intros: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between

If a comic book is a three-act play in twenty-two pages, then the intro is your curtain-raiser. It’s not just how the story begins—it’s how trust is earned. Nail the opening, and you’ve got a reader (or viewer) for life. Fumble it, and even the most devoted fan might quietly close the cover.

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When the Cape Can't Save the Plot: A Look at Failed Climaxes in Comics
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When the Cape Can't Save the Plot: A Look at Failed Climaxes in Comics

Let’s be honest—reading comics is a commitment. You invest months (sometimes years) in a slow-burn story arc, and when it all comes crashing down in the final issue like a wet firework, well… it's personal.

In a medium built on cliffhangers and cosmic stakes, the climax is everything. It’s the “Why am I still reading this?” moment that needs to deliver. And when it doesn’t?

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Twenty (20) Legitimate Comic Book Rarities Worth a Fortune
Novelty, Recourse Keston’s Old School Comic Books Novelty, Recourse Keston’s Old School Comic Books

Twenty (20) Legitimate Comic Book Rarities Worth a Fortune

Every time I bring up comic book rarity on my YouTube channel, someone inevitably responds, “Just because something is rare doesn’t mean it’s valuable,” which, of course, is true. Many rare comic books see little to no demand and, therefore, fetch only modest sums. On the other hand, some rare books attract the attention of a relatively large group of passionate collectors.

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