Average Looking Comics with Big Value // Taking Your Collecting to the Next Level // Rare Variants

[@josephsokolowski271]

Batman #457 is not Jason Todd’s 1st appearance. It’s Tim Drake’s who becomes Robin going forward during this time with his own new costume version.

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

Good ear, I missed his flub of the Robin's by Tom.

[@ComicTom101]

Ahhh Tim Drake 😆 good catch

[@hatedkerouaG]

That’s the 2nd print Newsstand, too. I don’t think you noted that in the video, just said newsstand (apologies if I missed it)

[@A1Authority]

There's a variant collector born every minute...

[@maryrivera9077]

I've got comics that I've collected since I was 17 years old, I'm 48 now lol.

[@jamesdevito9368]

I had Spawn Number and I will never know witch one I had because half my collection was lost to Hurricane Sandy 😢😢

[@georgeleos1346]

James Devito bruh I feel ya!! Lost my spawn collection due to a flood!! And get this was in the Navy and traded the first 30 walking dead for the first 30 SPAWN!! Fml. But for personal reasons... I would do it again (come on minus TWD#1). But feel your pain..

[@jamesdevito9368]

@@georgeleos1346 wow walking dead. Who knew. I actually passed up buying it at the comic store thinking it wasn't going to be anything and now I'm a huge fan. Go figure. Be safe state well and may the force be with you

[@ryantwist9690]

I stumbled into this podcast this week and I am already loving every episode I have watched. I didn't realize there were so many variants. Awesome job.

[@edgardoquiles7997]

I just found 2 news stand Venom Lethal protectors in my collection thanks to this video!... you guys are so freaking awesome!

[@8Fozzy7]

I have the newsstand lethal protector signed with total remark as Knull. Cgc 9.6 and I've been offered $900 for it

[@mikeanderson3762]

Sorry I'm new to this how do you know the difference between a new stand variant and not I found one of these venom comics randomly recently?

[@12centcomicsandcards]

Why are people disliking the video? This is by comic book people, for comic book people damn love the video tom

[@NikNiquete]

Because they didn’t have any of the comics in the video in their collection.

[@adamsaslov1274]

Thank you for explaining Mark Jeweler variants. Always wondered what that was.

[@TownsEndComics]

I made a rookie move and grading my MI #1 without checking 3 page panels ;-(

[@batmanbanaider8974]

Great video! Gotta love how Tom just has a bunch of graded comics on display.

[@jarrediverson6478]

Great show guys.. I know last week i just seen 2 mark jewelers in my collection... Now i have to figure out what books i was reading.. Lol. Stay safe and comic on my fiends

[@AthleticStyle]

Incredible day!! I just got back into collecting 2 months ago after a 20 yr hiatus. When you guys discussed the Mark Jeweler content, it dawned on me that a book I bought 20 yrs ago off Ebay reminded that the seller told me I bought a very special book. Back then I was thinking, yes it is special because it is a key issue and one that I always wanted. I still have the book in the package that it was sent and it was from a military base. That special book is a Hulk 181 (amazing condition) with the Mark Jewelers insert. Wow!! That made my day! Keep up the informative videos!!

[@grios5530]

Really? I wasnt aware those ads went that far back?

[@AthleticStyle]

@@grios5530 They mention it at the 13:28 mark. I just recently heard about these ads and I never thought I would even own one

[@grios5530]

Meaning i thought these ads started in the mid 80s? Seems odd to me. Youd hear about mark jewelers hulk 181 all day.

[@AthleticStyle]

@@grios5530 I was curious myself so I looked it up. On the CGC forum, Mark Jewelers inserts date back to 1972 in DC comics ( a photo of Detective comics 472 with an insert).

[@grios5530]

@@AthleticStyle ok then. Learned something new

[@HookEmMikeE]

Great info and awesome team up with Gem!

[@dwightburton4195]

Oh man! I was selling one of my comic books on eBay for auction a couple of months ago. I don’t even remember what book it was, but somebody Sent a message asking if there was a jewelry advertisement and I never knew why they were asking that. I thought it was kind of odd, but now I know! I will definitely be checking my collection! Thanks for all the great videos guys!

[@TravisWright1516]

I believe that Venom Vol. 2 (Rick Remender/Agent Flash Run) Issue #2 is another great example of a 2nd print with significantly increased value. A low print run of the 2nd print of issue #2, and the fact that it is an Amazing Spider-Man #300 homage means it's worth significantly more than the 1st print run (Which is also a #300 homage but at a much higher print run).

[@TheStoneken]

I'm so excited when I run across a Marks Jeweler insert

[@kennethmichael5404]

I've had several Mark Jewelers variants, sold an MJ variant copy of X-Factor #24 not too long ago. Side note- I Hate that Corona has become a "thing". I get it.....but I still hate it.

[@jesusdejesusjr.6991]

You guys are absolutely awesome great video thank you for your bringing out the hunter in a old collector I cannot wait to get out of work tonight go through some boxes from the attic keep up the great work boys!

[@1xbanditagain142]

10 Characteristics of Comics Gaters 1. They are hypocrites 2. Their personalities are fabrications 3. They crumble under pressure 4. They hide in their safe space 5. They curate their comment sections 6. They shit out crappy content full of opinions 7. They are predictable 8. Incapable of friendship with people they disagree with 9. They are sheep like in their behavior and uniform in their thought 10. They overestimate their influence and stature

[@yourmanstan9591]

Hey guys! Thanks for the video! Which Morbius the living vampire are you referencing, I have a ton of them and they all have a UPC (is the barcode different between the two?)

[@RetroHabit82]

Picked up Spawn #1 about 16 years ago, just noticed it was the newsstand variant a few months ago. Its currently at CGC along with some commons I've had for about 20 years.

[@Pandawesome316]

Can't wait to actually go out in the wild to continue the hunt, thanks for the education guys!!!

[@quasarcomicscollectables8678]

Thanks for the great info guys , time to start digging out my Bronze age comics and looking for those mark jewellers variants - Enough said

[@bobbymak6964]

In 1993, I remember going to a comic shop in an Ottawa mall and seeing a stack of new Venom Lethal Protector on a table. I scanned through them to avoid spine tick errors and found some with covers that had white or black background. Wanting a perfect error free copy, I skipped those to the perfectly embossed beautiful copy. After seeing Key Collector. I am continuously kicking myself and I feel like burning my current Venom copy.

[@erikmena8745]

Wow 😳 had no idea 💡 awesome video guys 😎😂🍀 💎 👍🏽📦

[@Ungtartog]

But Cruise didn't complain about the shit Cover? Lol...

[@gotohellaaron]

@ 16:25 check it out! Corona the villain! Just like real life.

[@williamk2412]

Hopefully one of you sees 👀 this comment. I had a fun idea for you and Gen to do a video. How about Tom and Gem "Talk about Ink...not what you think" Show off you tattoos! Yours are so bright and comic theme, Gems look to be a little more about his home town but I noticed in this video and thought with all the difference in our daily that it would be a good quick video that isn't restricted by new comic arrivals etc. Love watching you and just signed up for the mail call. Looking forward to our first box 📦

[@HarmsWayChad]

Thanks for the heads up about the Venom #1 :)

[@jeremyfojas4695]

The Mark Jewelers variants is something I never realized, this is just wild to think about! Now I have to go through all my old books to see if these inserts exist! Starting with that Spider-Man issue!! Thanks Tom and Gem! Oh and the shirt does rock!!

[@eduardolamboy4776]

Why are Mark Jewelers variants so popular?

[@megageek1]

Love these collabs with Gem. You guys have great back and forth chemistry. PS there has to be way more to that Tom Cruise / MI story than that.

[@bencouey6354]

Loved the information, and loved the shirt as well.

[@grass_low]

Tommy gun wizards had got recalled not so long ago ... got a chance to get em all before the name change 👊🏾😷

[@NikNiquete]

I always wondered why the ASM#300 & #316 I have had those barcodes instead of venom on it.

[@ryankaggie5362]

Gotta love you some variant covers🤙💎

[@justinalec8718]

Remember when tom used to shout out people in the community for their finds and now he always finds a way to sneak in that app in every episode? I dont want to sound like a hater but we know what app is at this point. Either way love the channel.

[@KeyCollectorComics]

Justin Alec new subscribers daily

[@sammpangan]

I recently got an Uncanny X-Men 266 with a Mark Jeweler's insert!

[@davelevich3583]

I have a copy of that Mission Impossible somewhere. I had not idea about the recall, I've got to dig it out now!

[@masspeanut]

Who/ what are the two figures in the top left of your video? One looks like Hellboy but I cant make out the other?

[@zacherywalsh]

Love this! Yeah I recently got a Scooby Doo #7 15cent comic and noticed their was a Mark Jewelers Ad in it ... is like the oldest one i've ever seen. What is the first Mark Jewelers ad in a comic I wonder?

[@philayling4398]

LOVE THE VARIANTS GOOD JOB GUYS

[@HeyPanduro]

Man, these videos are 🔥 I've learned so much from you guys! Thank you! 🙏

[@troytatzko1056]

Oh man, I need to check my collection now to see which Venom Lethal Protector version I have. I recently discovered my Spawn #1 was a newsstand variant. Had no idea.

[@cainpaul08]

Kind of wish you mentioned the Robin #1 when talking about error/variant comics...

[@georgeleos1346]

My BOYS, shouted out to both your channels. Love what you guys are puttin down for the comic fam and community. Real quick love to MR. COMIC TOM (aka. THE NERD VOICE) and many others. And real HOOD boys respect the one the only GEMMINT (aka comic don) aka comic gangsta) (Aka real EVERLAST). With all do respect fellas love what you are puttin down. And doing for the community in these times of need love and reflection. And was not play pimping about my spawn 1’s bruh. May take some time. Bk I am designated essential!! Shout out HTOWN. Houston Texas!!! HTOWNHOLDNITDN. Wayne’s world respect guys

[@golden-dragon1442]

this was an awesome episode!

[@dwaynem.1194]

You guys made me dig for my my Batman 457. Sadly I don’t have the variant. I do have the mentioned Lethal Protector issue.

[@golden-dragon1442]

I want to see more like this! Its fun!

[@THEJJM97]

Gotta love a variant shirt.

[@pamstropes8295]

The reference to Bstman 457 being the first Jason Todd is a pretty bad mistske. It's the first Tim Drake.

[@kevintaylor8621]

Cool video Dudes...I just picked up Eternals #11 newsstand UK pence variant CGC 9.8...it’s the highest and only copy on the Census...1st appearance of Kingo Sunen...Awesome spec book...the cool thing about UK price variants is they usually come off the same press and are printed first before the US counterparts so they tend to have more vibrant colours...can’t wait to show the book on my channel...also recently picked up a Golden age/Atomic age Australian variant of a Strange adventures book highest graded 8.5 and the only one ☝️ showed book on my channel...be safe and take care😃

[@22Navia]

Great video 👍🏼

[@shadjester1935]

I have a Spawn#1 Newstand edition, raw copy, but i took the poster out when i was young teenager lol, but the book is a 9.2, or a 9.4.

[@zachwaxali8253]

dope show and dope shirt

[@cemkam]

i have been a collector since the 70's and all this variant stuff really pisses me off. Actually the whole monetising comics thing annoys me. What i'm trying to say is. If you do not love the storylines and have respect for the beauty and artistry of a comic. DON'T BUY IT. YOU DON'T DESERVE IT. Money money money... It's the only thing people think about.

[@breakbeatz309]

Awesome video. Do you mind telling me what that comic is in the front with Thanos? The cover looks amazing 👍

[@BigDad138]

I think it's that Marvel 1000 the 1:100 maybe.

[@theonepugonepug4707]

Good episode keep these up

[@mesolime]

Nice tag team!

[@godisgreat8462]

Hello from Japan another awesome and informative video

[@nitoygonzales4581]

Thank you Tom!

[@benportzer]

Dang, my Legionnaires number 16 isn't the DCU varient, though I do have Marvel vs. DC number 1 DCU

[@cherrygrove.]

Homies shirt has a spelling error on it lmao “Don’t Thow Love Away”

[@bearez1]

I got comics i haven't looked at in 30 years

[@countzero1561]

The Mission Impossible Error copy comes in two varients, the Direct to Market version and the Newsstand and dosn't seem so rare in the Uk, I have 2 in my collection right now. I have a theory that a lot of recalled books can be more easily found in the UK as they were already on the boat when they were recalled.

[@abzcomics1020]

Agree on this. The Karen Berger Editorial Sandman #8 for example arrived in my LCS at the time. Pretty sure a lot went out onto the shelves before it was noticed (In Aberdeen Scotland)

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

Honestly I wish variants would go back to this sort of thing. Not, declaring them variants. But I know in this time of information even when there is a so called "secret" variant that gets put out, it gets talked about on line and You Tube which starts the frenzy. I'm too old to be fighting people on New Comic Wednesday whose purpose is to flip a book and not collect it.

[@MrDamnson]

I have an Uncanny X-men 277 with the Mark Jewel insert. Its always a pleasant surprise when you find them.

[@stevenwhiteman8253]

Mark jeweler's started in the early 1970s to see if they would do well. (they did) so in the later 1970s (75 -79) they printed them in move books( power man, were wolf by night) so the moral to the story is the ones in the early 70s are less printed the ones in the late 70s where over printed. But by the 1980s Vietnam war was over and so where the need for the ads. I own one of there rarest to date being ams#129 in the early 70s because of the key factor, condition and all together collectablity(?)

[@stevenwhiteman8253]

There are also lingerie variants that are part of some jewlers ads but i have only seen two to date one being tomb of dracula#7 and the other i can't remember but im on the look out for those being i haven't seen them alot and no one talks about them so im not sure as to how many exists

[@jonpetre4501]

Guess I’ll just never know what my comics are worth.

[@karlburkhardt9902]

You mentioned Todd Mcfarlane laughing at $20 Spawn #1s........11 months later........$35 to $40. Do we have a bubble problem? Maybe not like the 90s fiasco but a bubble problem on a smaller scale.

[@AntonioSantos-gt6le]

Great content

[@ChrisP58]

Cool. Got 2 from the list

[@jackmcfadden636]

Love the vid

[@kipprickmoore5558]

My favorite mark gem is hulk 181

[@timz9862]

Why is “throw” misspelled on your shirt? I don’t get it.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

Ironic never knew there was a villain called Corona, in Marvel comics. The timing of this video couldn't be better. God, knows everything. Amen and amen. Having to learn about the Spider-Man issue #176 on this video, i'd be interested in looking for one, because of the villain and the story.

[@williewoodall8305]

Is that mark jeweler Hulk , the first app. Of Wolverine?

[@alancobos6994]

Can anybody tell what issuse of plastic man ( police comics) that is on the left to comic tom?

[@felixmaldonado7511]

Alex Cobos Is Police #15 January 1943.

[@robbin8300]

Is Mark Jewelers still in business? Even if they are not, I am certain there is some type of trademark infringement occurring through the marketing of these shirts.

[@Postal98]

Was there a mjv tab on the key collector app, or was I imaging something? Anyways, great show guys!!

[@dandelatorre1870]

I have what I think might be the first variant from Marvel ( Timely ). It is Oscar Comics # 3 1947, the variant was from issue # 26. I have both issues that even Overstreet got wrong in its description. I’d like to send you pictures of them to get your take on it, perhaps the Golden Age Guru could weigh in?

[@bettosanchez1909]

Spawn 1 is only valuable when is not signed...

[@briana656]

What comic is that with Thanos?

[@latch78]

I can't believe people are willing to pay hundreds more for an ugly UPC that partially covers the artwork, in addition to the lower quality paper of the newsstand copy, which already had washed out colors brand new, and the paper is more susceptible to deterioration over time. I feel like I'm living in the movie Idiocracy.

[@claytontropp7562]

there is a Jeweler Variant in ASM 101

[@jasonbrown3071]

I have a AMAZING FANTASY SPIDERMAN COMIC everything matches up to real 1 except mine says NOT FOR RESALE bottom lft corner trying to get more info on

[@chrisbarron5996]

I have two spawn number 1 news stand and one direct edition

[@mattschroeder3432]

i have the venom bar comic 😍😎. i feel cool ....... ok im over it.... lol

[@TheStoneken]

Tom cruise is slightly feminie

[@mammm3390]

perfect

[@SoylentGhost]

Same vid from last week?

[@goldenageguru]

Jimbo Slice Hey Jimbo, just wanted to respond to your concern. We have a longer formatted show in the week, but our analytics show that a large group of people on KZbin don’t watch shows much longer then 10 min. With that said, we cut up the longer show to shorter segments so that a large group of viewers can really pick and choose which part of the show they really want to watch. Some like quick bits and some like the long show. Hope that helps clear things up. Hope this helps clear things up.

[@theBbnj93]

*COMIC FAM*

[@leestimsonjr2677]

You got news stand also if you had a subscription

[@jayvalentine2046]

Batman 457 is tim drake robin not jason todd

[@chrisgarcia491]

I have that venom one

[@Cincinnatijames]

I have a Mark Jeweler ASM #300

[@stevenwhiteman8253]

Nice MJV. I have a few but my best is 129

[@chefmarcos]

I’m just here to comment how silly it is that Venom Lethal Protector #1 is in the thumbnail for the video lol. It’s almost as bad as Turok #1

[@Byrdznyst]

I'd Like 2 Sale It Now *

[@bozoclown2098]

Why the mike always low and mufflesd

[@jayvalentine2046]

Varients are going to kill the hobby