Comic Book Collecting "Expert" Reacts To "Carl Runefelt $6 Million Book [super secret] Video"

In this video I react to CARL RUNEFELT $6 Million Comic Book video. This was something that has been making the rounds in the comic collecting spaces because of the values that were being thrown around - I break it down and give my "comic collecting" point of view.
Could this Dubai Comic Book store actually get $6 million for their Superman 1? Probably not. But I still really enjoyed this video :).
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[@andrewmichael7716]

I live in Abu Dhabi and have been to this shop many times. Yes, prices are inflated. But bear in mind: this is one of two comic shops in the country and the only one that sells vintage books. The country on the whole is poorly educated on comics. I know this because I collect and sell (on a small scale) here as well. Most buyers have little to no knowledge of condition, keys, FMV, etc. His shop is more of a comic museum; and I believe he has the largest collection in the whole of the Middle East. So, yes overvalued - but he is a genuinely lovely man who gifts items regularly including a Funko to my daughter a few years back. He even invited me to open a new shipment with him because he knew I was a true comic collector. Just wanted to add some perspective :)

[@PunguinYoga]

Wow. I love that. The world needs a lot more balanced, objective conversations. Thank you so much. If haggling is still a part of the culture there, he probably doesn't really expect anyone to pay what he's asking. Way to go, man. That was really beautiful.

[@mikegonzalez503]

Awesome post. Thanks for sharing

[@chi-tn]

People love to hate on others

[@PunguinYoga]

@@chi-tn No doubt about that!

[@John_Red_Corn]

Imagine haggling though. “Price is 10,000, but for today only I will sell for$ $2,500.” Sounds like a good deal. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thestrauberry]

Fabulous exposé…this dude put on a masterclass in the art of bullsh***ing. Love his strategically placed thumb on the “NG”. Hilarious stuff…👍

[@mikegonzalez503]

My favorite part as well. Twice he covered it up

[@Klung1]

I didn’t see a Darkhawk #1 anywhere in the store. How can I take that collection seriously?!? (Great reaction clip, btw)

[@MichaelHollen]

This guy gets it.

[@doctorshawn3461]

haha I was thinking the same thing. In fact I was expecting him to show a Darkhawk #1 and say: 10 million

[@PunguinYoga]

@@doctorshawn3461 I'm not sure why your comment made me laugh so hard. Just about everything about that video is laughable.

[@davidschnebly3818]

More videos on Darkhawk!

[@reprintranch]

@@doctorshawn3461 To justify $10 million, he'd need to store it in a large, ornate birdcage covered with a black cloak.

[@drakedragoon4660]

I saw that video when it dropped and the first thing I thought was: "This is a money laundering operation".

[@kurtboesen5173]

Definitely!!!

[@markusmuckey1249]

I said the same thing lol

[@comicbooksgalore8582]

Insurance claim--hahahaha!!

[@GhostSal]

It’s priced for billionaires, you know guys that drop $1 mil for a watch like we buy a pizza.

[@benthomason1926]

He’s making sure to keep that thumb over the “NG” grade. 😂

[@GhostSal]

I noticed that too and am surprised it wasn’t called out.

[@Saboten_Ken]

“Luke, the BS is strong with this one !!!” On a positive note, getting more comic book collecting exposure to the world is a good thing for the hobby !!

[@jeffschmitt6977]

All to easy!!!!

[@Isaacthecomicnerd]

Pokemon expert here the first pokemon card they showed was worth around $30 Canadian and the second card was worth around $10-$15 literally less than case cost lol

[@vincentguimond6283]

Exactly my taught when I saw that juniper black star promo card that is worth just few dollar especially in a CGC 9 grading. The guy is a joke

[@Johnnyutah001]

I've got a NG Superman #1 on sale half off for 3 million. Comic not immediately available, will buy after you purchase and ship to you.

[@Paul-ue7fo]

Shockingly, there wasn't much in the vault I was interested in

[@Isaacthecomicnerd]

He legit only had like 2 decent books worth over $1000 minus the superman 1

[@Lt.Mingus69]

No doubt, when I saw the massive vault I was getting ready to have my eyes pop out....what a huge disappointment.

[@jthomascruz4890]

I know its easy to laugh at this guys prices from our point of view but you have to realize that this guys shop is located in Dubai. That being said, due to their remote location on the other side of the world certain luxury items that we take for granted are going to cost considerably more. If you've ever lived overseas you know what I'm talking about.

[@Sasquashy_1]

He was selling to a Rich guy, but forgot that we were all watching. Thanks for this Swag, always keeping it real

[@jersvids]

A-1 Comics in Sacramento is located in an old bank and all there big stuff is in the old vault. It's pretty cool.

[@papamoose13]

This guys prices are insane lol , he will never have to worry about selling anything because his prices are too outrageous.

[@FireflyComics]

Great video. On comics signed by actors I tend to agree that they aren’t as desirable as artists EXCEPT in certain cases. A Princess Leia comic signed by Carrie Fisher is one of those exceptions. The reason is that Carrie created Princess Leia by her performance. She is that character. The comic was subordinate to her performance. The same cannot be said for actors playing Spider-Man or Batman. Another exception is when an actor elevates a character in pop culture significantly such as Robert Downy Jr. I really enjoy my Draxx 1 signed by Bautista

[@keytothegate68]

Hmm, check out CGC Star Trek # 1 signed by actors ! Nimoy's signature is worth 5K min. If signed by four actors together : Shatner, Nichols, Takei, Koenig ( (not with Nomoy/ Spock) it adds thousands to the copy as well. High grade signatures are into thousands! you think Arnold Shwartzenegers sign. is not valuable? Lou Ferigno also signed a few Hulk 180 those are extremely desirable and valuable items. The Spiderman ot Batman get a new actor for every movie so maybe that explains low premiums?

[@FireflyComics]

I totally agree. As I said actors that establish characters prior to comic adaptations are highly collectible. This is definitely true with Star Trek

[@tonyscomics1827]

Lol he just making up prices as he goes along lol 😂

[@offcenterideas]

@Swagglehaus I actually found that exact Superman #1 on GPA. A "NO GRADE / Incomplete / Cover & 1st Wrap Color Copies" was bought in 2019 for $8989.

[@DanSchawbel]

It’s so disingenuous. The guy obviously knows he’s gaslighting viewers.

[@karinaelias6732]

The owner needs a reality check

[@GhostSal]

Carl? Or the shop owner?

[@PapasDino]

I wonder if that is a real vault? For what's in it a fake vault door would probably be about right! 🥺

[@davehill9011]

Oh, yeah. That's totally a fake vault. LOL Look how thin the doors are and easily swing open. Near the end when they are about to leave the "vault" you can see the vault doors on little hinges too. Still looks cool though.

[@robertgray1365]

Definitely fake, he swung that thing open like a screen door.

[@THEF4LLOFM4N]

Yeah man 😅 I thought the exact same thing!!! The doors seemed too light....

[@nunorebelo1246]

As an European comic collecting enthusiast, i've noticed that prices differ from country to country because of the difficulty in getting specific comics. Also, the prices you see on apps or sites that have databases collectors use as reference don´t reflect the prices accurately even if it is an average. Great video by the way. Swagg doesn´t let down :)

[@gump5ter01]

I agree. But the issue is when ur reaching a high level of rarity or value the items become internationally relevant and people with wealth will price an item on the international market and not the country it’s in.

[@DonGustavoAtYaamava]

Not to mention all the criminals & scammers those people associate themselves with.

[@danielward3929]

this guy reminds me of chuck rozanski on the movie comic con episode IV a fan's hope where he's ask 500k for his red raven 1

[@lchamp7946]

Good ol Chuck. Any idea if he’s still alive? My brother visited Mile High Comics and confirmed that he still has mile high prices. Lol

[@danielward3929]

@@lchamp7946 yeah he's still kickin. i see him post every once in a while

[@Dave-ih1xr]

Re: the Kirby signed Avengers 1, keep in mind that Jack Kirby passed away in 1994 so none of those 600 Signature Series CGC books were signed by him. But I am curious how many verified CBCS yellow labels there might be.

[@Sammmmmmmm617]

So how did he get signature series? 🤔

[@Dave-ih1xr]

@@Sammmmmmmm617 It was a bit difficult to see in the video but I’m thinking that was a CBCS verified slab

[@Isaacthecomicnerd]

Probably only a dozen were signed by him he didn't really sign alot of stuff trust me I've been looking for his signature on a silver age book for a while now and so far I've only found 1 random hulk book and it sold for $2000 over what a normal slabbed copy would be (it was blue but said Jack Kirby on first page?

[@lostcanyon777]

@@Isaacthecomicnerd Kirby always signed on the bottom of the first page, not the cover. I have Hulk #1-3 signed by him.

[@Isaacthecomicnerd]

@@lostcanyon777 yea but still I rarely even see notation of Jack Kirby written on a page for CGC or verified by CBCS maybe it's because I'm in Canada but I've literally only seen that one hulk copy signed by him in the 3+ years I've been hunting

[@adamsmith6992]

Great video mate, definitely going to be watching your further videos

[@mathchemboss7487]

Great video Swagg! This is a smart guy who is selling this stuff way above the FMV to investors (probably way too rich ignorant people) who buy his slick stories...

[@keithcollectscomics697]

Great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 brilliant breakdown. Good work

[@fensk05]

Great video. Thanks for the perspective. Appreciate your style.

[@ronaldbourgeois1255]

Swag. Most interesting and entertaining video seen all week. Thanks.

[@comicslimited9740]

Great video. Your pauses were comedy gold.

[@dansxmencomics]

Absolutely splendid reaction/breakdown Mr. Official KZbinr! 😂

[@alphardastroclub5835]

I was there last year to check and possibly buy comic books. Long story short: i do not recommend the store to any comic book collectors, but with a lot of money The prices are x5-10 times higher than in the market which does not make any sense Fascilime UF4 costs around 900$ of i am not mistaking anything. Average comic books around 30$ When i wanted to negotiate, the prices were still too high For almost 100 books they asked 15000$ As a result, wasted too much time for search and negotiation, but learned my lesson People love money and do what they like on their playground, so Its has too much media advertising Imho, the guy was paid well to make a video about the store, so people talk about it Good PR strategy

[@pastrnak8863]

Awesome video!! Just subscribed

[@dalecomixcollectibles137]

"Price check police" 😅😂 Loved the vid.

[@joephuz1]

Omg the death of Superman bit is too much😂

[@T-RavisComics]

WOW! I had seen the original visit to this collection but I didn’t realize it was a store. Great video

[@Lt.Mingus69]

I wouldn't want to shop here...as soon as you walk in this guy is probably on you like glue.

[@fightthegoodfight52]

This was very entertaining bro! That's one comic shop that I would most definitely avoid buying anything from, especially with those elevated prices. One comic that I have in my personal grail comics is a metal edition (200 total with the sequence number printed on the comic) of Transformers 1 (2019) that features Optimus Prime and Megatron. Peter Cullen and Frank Welker signed above the characters they have voiced for decades. Although they didn't create those characters, they brought them to life for so many fans over the years. 🙂

[@jessehumiston5111]

Thank you so much for this video! What a goof!

[@MILESTONEStudio]

I could see the value being $33 million, if he had at least 1 "NG" copy of ANY Darkhawk.

[@jgracie22]

This was a fun video. 😂Thanx!

[@chasingsundaes4818]

Good video Swagg!

[@jrucker4181]

Those prices are waayyy to high. Made me laugh so many times. The other books in the vault background were definitely not vault level! 😂

[@kidnycz]

Loved it 😂😂😂

[@OneBelowAll1]

Thank you so much for making this video lol. I was hoping a bigger comic book influencer like you could witness such silly prices

[@punisherxs6654]

I really enjoyed that video.

[@nickvalueguycomics3984]

LOL! This was funny! Needed a laugh!

[@JimChurchSr-lu2pq]

Banachek move over - wow you are one wavy sleuth - nice job there Swags -loved the breakdown

[@jamesbacon748]

Brilliant vid Swag - cracking. I love your pragmatic and honest approach to this, the cynical wry look you give, the tired unimpressed stance at the BS. Absolutely right about bargains but you might find one here, it's the type of place where a UK comic gem would be found. Although given the relationship with appalling people, not a shop I'd be frequenting.

[@CiaoRobertooo]

In order for that sketch cover to get a 9.8 it would need an acetate stapled to it

[@lukechernesky]

I’ll bring 500 copies of death of superman to his store and sell them to him for a discounted price of $1000/book, special deal just for him 🙏

[@ReinMixTape]

I'm not a comic book collector (followed a YT recommend though), but I wouldn't want a signed copy if I was into collecting comics. I would want the best condition I copy of one I really wanted and could afford. Signatures to me are defacements on comics. Also, great react video. You brought a lot of reality to the situation. Esp. for someone like me who is clueless about this stuff.

[@CelestialWoodway]

To me they should sign the inside cover if anything.

[@benmatthaei3576]

I really want this guy to do a claim sale, nobody would buy anything but the production alone would be worth the time

[@jerryrichards8172]

He's a real salesperson

[@thesneakertifosi]

I know the owner personally he’s a nice guy. The war machine sig is Bob Layton.

[@GhostSal]

Thanks for doing this, I was looking for someone that knows comics to critique that video. I saw the NG and knew that it was no where near $6 mil. I’m not a collector, I just can’t see it going for no where near what that 7.0 went for.

[@Caseshells123]

9-12k for fisher and ford and prose Star Wars 1 1977 cgc 9.0

[@Jfitzroy1]

The comic book store owner is a very good used car salesman. Death of Superman for $10k ? Only if Superman's ghost signed it.

[@dakoitcave817]

Bro you’re being too nice. I’d rip into this hustler on the video haha. What a joker.

[@MadPunky]

The shenanigans is strong! This store reminds me of ay Torpedo Comics store.

[@Philbrick83]

Fun stuff.

[@holyharlot5222]

I need a vault Those are probably good prices for Dubai, where a large coffee costs a million plus tip.

[@iiqspat2629]

If it help, the grading on superman actually reads “Cover and 1st Wrap Color Copies”

[@marclapuma]

Entire video reminded me of that “are you sure of that” TikTok going around 😂

[@richardzaric2524]

Good digging. Yeah, a lot of the prices are goofy. Like you said, nice books, though.

[@capntopknot]

My dude... The owner seemed to be aping the highest price ever paid during the 2021 Boom and/or simply rounding off to the nearest 100K

[@Isaacthecomicnerd]

If prices were anywhere near what he quoted in 2021 I'd be a millionaire

[@adamchace]

If Captain America #3 page is 10K and a 1.0 is 10K … I’m buying the 1.0 and splitting it into pages

[@kjhenry100]

He did push back a little at the claims. But when you are someone's guest it's natural to hold back. It was fine. Let the guy live in his delusional world.

[@peterquinn4278]

I would also think maybe when he says the dollar amounts, what currency was he basing it off; but then I see in some cases he makes the references. But his used car salemanship is in full effect for sure. Funny now that I am watching this; he constantly covers the NG grade with his thumb cause he didn't thing no one would see the previous shots...😂

[@backinthegame_comics]

This video is awesome

[@jwenorton]

its crazy for the amount of comics ive crossed in the last couple years and never seen jack kirby signed books

[@jeffschmitt6977]

Gotta let the owner brag a little bit. To him, thats what they are all worth. He is entitled to his 15 minutes of fame. I have a early 1950s Strange Worlds # 4 in 3.5 grade from the Dave Stevens personal collection. Worth as a comic alone, maybe $ 500. To me though, its Priceless!!!!!!!! Thats my 10 seconds of fame. And I would rather own my comic with the gorgeous woman on the cover, then Superman on the cover.

[@alecgomez]

At first I thought it was going to be a smug h8r vid. But I after watching the whole vid, I whole heartedly understand the disdain. Sorry to have doubted the swag.

[@BlueStatePress]

This video is going to be a classic that will be watched for a decade

[@check9012]

👆👆📩📩

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Jaywalking…straight to jail Over cook chicken…believe it or not straight to jail Check prices on comics…also straight to jail.

[@dariopressimone7810]

In Philadelphia, its worth 50 bucks.... Bo Diddley

[@jeffschmitt6977]

Great Line! We are showing our age! This is a Rouchefoucauld. The thinnest water-resistant watch in the world. Singularly unique! ............... and Gstaad!!!!

[@ObsessedCollector]

How much for the gun?

[@chrisbooth478]

Hopefully his insurance company won't watch your video! lol.

[@check9012]

👆👆📩📩

[@ibji]

I actually own something so rare, I don't know if anyone on earth has what I have. I have a completed Marvel Value Stamp book series A, a blank Series A book, and a completed MVS Series 2. And, yes, I cut up 200 books to do this. (off the rack, I was a kid...)

[@trentfairley]

Warren Louw representing everywhere! People are just loving him as an artist.

[@Berserker006]

As a general rule I do not shop at any comic store that sells pop figures. They won't have anything you're looking for.

[@MetalBum]

DARKHAWK 1 should be in that safe

[@Jcarroz]

I need to start selling my books in Dubai 😂

[@bean6344]

The kind you of store that sells to the new rich. People who are worth a lot of money, got really lucky to get into crypto early on, but do not care to do the research on what they are buying. Not criticizing them (they got in early while I didn’t). This store will be a Starbucks in a few years.

[@timelkins3537]

Isn't that comic shop dealer "Sallah" from the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" movie. 🤣

[@ScienceJesus]

13:45 - Graded and signed by Jack will be harder, just because you're limited to just CBCS. Finding graded books of dead creators that passed before the grading industry really got started IS gonna be a tall order. Especially one with a legit signature.

[@tartuffethespry]

The safe door looks like it's not really strong or anything. It's like a prop

[@DavidM.P]

Three thumbs up for mentioning Mandela Effect.

[@AdmiralShipwreck]

Shoutout to Speedy comics for never taking their old overpriced price tag off their website of $272,000 for the Superman 1. Also, shoutout to Bob Layton for making Demon in the bottle cover recreations available for anyone who wants to pay him $800. Finally, shoutout to Eric for buying the original Iron Man 128 cover for a fraction of a million almost two decades ago.

[@lowratehitman]

Guy is a typical Facebook marketplace comic seller

[@Sammmmmmmm617]

That vault door looks dumb as hell. It looks like painted Styrofoam 😆

[@Isaacthecomicnerd]

His entire store was crazy and the moment the dude said he would buy it for $6 mil worth of Bitcoin you could see him get genuinely excited lol

[@user-wx7vw8bw7m]

mandella effect sure is real. it was created when rips in time were created when humans were gifted the "looking glass"

[@geraldlee7055]

A comic book is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. 😂

[@WarriorsforInfoTV]

Swaggle: So you walk into this guy's shop, he's already dressed like a villain and then you go to buy books from him. He's like: "I wouldn't sell this to you for a million dollars". Your response: You monster!

[@check9012]

👆👆📩📩

[@gregsug1640]

Looks like we have a photocopy cover Supes 1 ...

[@skr0911utd]

The only problem i have with this reaction video is that i don't think that this Swagglehaus knows his stuff also??

[@shaundidier3236]

Dude! We think it’s Luke because of Tommy Boy!😂😂

[@djoepartys]

I can see the Superman 1 fetching 100k to the right buyer

[@msarek4100]

This is Sallah cosplay. The ark? The Idol? Nope. A deli counter with a vault of comics. Dude is a genius. Watched Raiders, went to SDCC and said "jackpot"

[@pc1075]

The “vault” is just a regular door with fake looking safe props 😂

[@pkp941]

Some of the comics in his vault, I have in my closet. Maybe I should get a thicker door.

[@williamoscar1234]

The problem with these videos... is if people happen to find these books in a collection (and obviously) don't know books (like your grandfather collection. People over value there books. That's why these reactions video are sooo important and good.

[@luke-space]

I think the only place I’d be happy to see an actors signature is on them movie photo variant books. Despite them I don’t like to see on blue hips etc. saying that…maybe R D Junior on Iron Man 1 is cool but not say like a 39

[@BrandonMcIntyre541]

High end clients, high end prices.