How to find VALUABLE comic books!!

[@reverend_wormwood]

I always love when The Tomb of Dracula comes out. That red cover always looks so damn good!

[@paperchasecomics]

Lol my bro 👊🏼

[@Mr.Digit115]

i dont guess they could have picked a better artist than colan,.....for the book. i always liked his work, but felt it was better suited to tomb of drac and dr strange as opposed to his superhero work,.......

[@jasonc3849]

This is gr8, I am brand new and don't know a thing. I got chewed out on Facebook for asking questions. A guy got mad at me because I was asking questions on how to collect. I am going to subscribe to this channel, thanks.

[@litonGod]

Great video, thanks!

[@randalthor1327]

i am glad I found this channel and the app is helping a lot to go through my collection. A shame I started Tomb of Dracula at issue 20, but thankfully I have a fairly nice run.

[@willyscomics]

Very true. The more you hunt the more you score. You are literally just increasing your odds of hitting gold if you’re willing to go through every long box and check out leads. Thrill of the hunt is most of the fun👊

[@paperchasecomics]

💯

[@shanegroves3095]

Really good advice and I like how u were a bit funny then being serious at the same time. I’m now a subscriber thanks.

[@YellowfinGrouper]

The problem with finding pristine comics in the wild in the U.K. is that they usually showed signs of wear when they got on the newspstands as they were often copies which had been returned from stands in the US first and had then been transported across the Atlantic.

[@dm0065]

Its a really rare thing to see comics at a garage sale anymore. Waste of time imo. Im old and I tell you what, it used to be that there were comics at virtually EVERY garage sale. If you were passing one and you had the time you could stop and just ask hey where's your comics? Because they almost certainly had some. I miss that.

[@GoldGauntletComix]

Great video brother. Just wanted to know my proudest moment is when I pre-ordered about five number ones of immortal hulk when they were first introducing them. I just knew right off but the bat that was going to happen and plus I left the hulk of course but it just looked right so I was very proud

[@paperchasecomics]

Great call! 🫡

[@Mr.Digit115]

good ideas, ive got to get off my rear and get the equipment to start pressing,....although i really dont expect to send in any books for slabbing, it still would make the books look better,... used to restore back in the 80s 90s, but then everyone got so anti-restoration that i quit knew about ebay sold listings, but not about the camera, thx. ive always been a cover guy, in fact one national dealers calls me that when i bump into him at shows... i also need to get a comic app for my phone,...at least id have it at shows r shops, etc,...but here in the swamp where i live phones dont work so good r at all,....so when i have boxes of books i need to grade and theres no phone service, ahhhh. but you given me some good ideas thanks again,......

[@paperchasecomics]

🫡 glad to be of service

[@HJ-fr6ku]

Love the content, this was well done

[@wheredyougetthat]

Great video! Knowing covers has helped me find some really cool key comics in the wild. I don't like pulling out the phone because that gives the game away, lol.

[@paperchasecomics]

💯💯 Let’s not forget when you find a big book, you gotta cover it with random books you don’t even want. Like squirrel hiding a nut

[@midnite1235]

@@paperchasecomics Exactly right!

[@TheUrbanStackersDen-cu1vq]

3:39 lmao 😂

[@cassiusle]

What does he say here? I tried slowing the audio down - just understood “…by tapping on…”

[@noahparker5184]

Max slow still couldn’t understand lol

[@dansxmencomics]

Great advice as always!

[@paperchasecomics]

Thanks bud

[@edwingeisslerjr.6371]

Some of my best finds are when I find a decent deal and then I ask if they have any other Comics. 😉

[@barrysaide]

I'm a big fan of knowing covers. I see people with key collector out while looking at books all the time. I feel like if people don't study, watch videos, keep track of pricing on Facebook/Instagram/eBay sales, they aren't doing themselves a service. As well, know your sweet spot. I know 70s-80s books a whole lot better than modern books, so unless I really know the modern book, I am passing.

[@paperchasecomics]

Playing to your strengths is always smart 👍🏼

[@uncannycreatives]

More good stuff. The hunt continues

[@kitescuriosities7717]

You hit all the ones that I do - look for #1 issues, look for “introducing” verbiage on the covers, etc. One that doesn’t always work but sometimes does is finding issues with like a romantic scene on the cover or where a character is grieving the death of someone. It’s not always the case, but many times that is a key issue.

[@paperchasecomics]

Aahhhh yes great point there.

[@gamesongames1503]

I recently found my entire collection I forgot about form the 90s I had no idea how valuable they are

[@comiccapcollectibles]

Great vid. I was hoping for tips to fine those selling bulk. Lol. A guy can dream. Nice job nonetheless

[@moonfunkchunk6011]

This is gold! Thanks. Just bought 70 boxes that range from the 60's - early 00's . I'm an absolute noob and this is very helpful.

[@charlesporter641]

Great video, really great tips!

[@paperchasecomics]

Thanks, Charles!

[@IntegrityInspects]

You always talk about your high grade horror 🧛‍♂️✨

[@Mr.Digit115]

high grade horror is like vintage wine, it improves w age.

[@aaqibazeez6753]

Hey man quite new to the hobby and learning about it. With so many comic books out there with crazy amounts of key books which are valuable. how do it begin to learn to remember the books which are valuable. I mean I've seen loads of videos where people are picking up these books and know what's the key and the value etc. What can I do to get better. ? Secondly I just began reading comics and thinking about collecting keys. With my limited knowledge is it better to read first (I read digitally) and from the ones that I read I pick up the keys that I like . Would that be a better approach than memorizing and picking up keys what would be your advice?

[@paperchasecomics]

Watch a lot of videos of people buying collections and study key collector app. This will Help you gain knowledge on the standard keys in the market that way when you stumble across them you know what’s what. Other than that… read when you want, don’t let market dictate when you should read. And as far as what to buy?? buy what makes you happy and buy what you know is valuable at a good deal, so you can resell and fund the hobby.

[@aaqibazeez6753]

@@paperchasecomics this is some solid advice . So reading and collecting are 2 different aspects of the hobby . Buy what you like and read what you like . And also buy valuable books to fund the hobby

[@paperchasecomics]

@@aaqibazeez6753 yep its that easy!

[@aaqibazeez6753]

@@paperchasecomics thanks to break it down . 1 more new comer to the hobby

[@aaqibazeez6753]

@@paperchasecomics also one more thing . With so many key books out there . What makes a particular key book high value / expensive compared to others . I guess what I’m asking is what makes a key book rise in value ??

[@agentmobius8458]

Very helpful tips. Thanks

[@TheUrbanStackersDen-cu1vq]

Thanks for the great info

[@estebanjose8235]

Nice video !! 👍👍

[@Zim-Man]

I don’t know about the Goodwill site. I’ll have to check that out. I’ve been to Five and Below and Ollie’s because I’ve seen some YT vids about them selling comics. I didn’t find any at the stores I went to though. It might just be because of my area. Thanks for the tips. Informative as always. Love these videos.

[@paperchasecomics]

Thanks Zim! Good luck out there

[@kitescuriosities7717]

Zim-Man, I think it is because of your area. But, it might also be because of your area’s stores, too. I have only found 1 FiveBelow store in my area that had comics, and it was only that 1 time I found them, too. Ollie’s always seems to have e a great selection, though my local Ollie’s got raided in a most disappointing way. Doing a video on that tonight.

[@timwatson-re1fx]

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I TOTALLY FORGOT THE 1990'S COMIC CRASH.WITH MARVEL GOING INTO BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION.I THINK WHAT CAUSED THESE CRASHES WAS THE INCREASE IN COMIC PRICES LEADING TO LOWER SALES & REDUCED PRINT-RUNS.'90'S- NOW BOOKS ARE FROM $3-$10 EACH.ROUGHLY FROM .10 CENTS TO $7 NOW EACH.WHAT WAS THE 2ND COMIC CRASH?

[@jasonglaser7890]

About knowing covers, knowing the market helps, such as cover artists and content. Key artists covers sell for more. Content such a girlies and bondage also get a premium. Also look for later printings, if not indicated on the cover, inside page detail info. They are usually less printed and more desirable. Speaking of rarity, look at the barcode box. For older books, a slash thru the barcode meant it was direct (comic shop) which were scarce or no slash (newsstand) all over the place. Later when comic shops became more prevalent and mom and pop shops decreased, the opposite happened where the newsstand became more scarce than the direct.

[@Dragomo-David]

I found good keys comics in whatnot I just found amazing Spider-Man 329 for one dollar a lot of people don’t know if that’s a key the sentinel the sentinel three headed just came out in marvel 97 and that issue is one of the first appearance

[@paperchasecomics]

Hell yeah! What not is a great place to get great value

[@BigS3xyThumbs]

Tri-Sentinel

[@JediFarce]

Value is not strictly monetary, it can nostalgic, sentimental or just personal preference. Its not always about the spec.

[@paperchasecomics]

We know.. THIS video is about money

[@aaqibazeez6753]

Hey man love the videos . Quite new to comic books and love the idea of comic book collecting . However one question that I want to ask is how do people like you go into the dollar bin and look and shuffle through comic books and find keys . There’s so many books , how does one get better at remembering which comic books are keys and be able to shuffle through boxes like a pro. Anything I can do to become better at this ?? Would really appreciate your advice

[@paperchasecomics]

Four things i do thats improved this 1. Watch a lot of youtube videos of people who have bought collections 2. Ive Bought a lot of collections 3. STUDY KEY COLLECTOR APP 4. comic podcasts

[@robertt9342]

Don’t care about the cash, just want good deals.

[@paperchasecomics]

Yes of course… i dont sell them all lol ask my wife

[@stormshadowctf]

sincerely, subscriber.

[@paperchasecomics]

🤘🏽🙏🏼

[@crystallewis9563]

❤

[@timwatson-re1fx]

2 COMIC-CRASHES? THE COVID-PANDEMIC COMIC CRASH IS ONE. HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR COMIC'S 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN 2034?

[@paperchasecomics]

You are familiar with the 90s comic crash… aren’t you? Not sure what you want me to say for your second question… i guess i can do a little something at the house…🫤

[@horderphelps1402]

I think it's important to be honest with the seller about the potential of a book and not take advantage of the innocent and the amateurs, especially kids, and even on e-Bay. I sold my 200 issue collection for a $100 when I was in high school because I needed the money for college and I don't want to do that to someone else. It was 45 years ago but I'll never forget that moment at the dealer shop when they said they couldn't pay more.

[@paperchasecomics]

I understand that feeling. I feel its 100 percent a judgement call and you must read the situation. Bur remember….Times today are much different than when you were a kid. Most people have the knowledge in their hands with a few clicks. Its not your responsibility to do work for other because they dont feel like it. Read the situation… ive never made a purchase decision that ive lost sleep over. But if you feel you have a responsibility to even tell people on eBay that there stuff is under priced?… than you sir are a special type of saint. good for you! *side note, your childhood situation also sounded like you needed money soon. Theres a price for that. Its just how business works. To get top dollar on anything typically involves patience for the correct buyer

[@horderphelps1402]

@@paperchasecomics An e-Bay dealer is one thing, but a kid on e-Bay or an elderly person at a garage sale, no way I'm taking advantage. I bought a raw Silver Surfer #1 on e-Bay a long while back. A kid had it listed as NM, when it was really a 7.0/8.0. It was his prized possession. I bought it fair priced for $255. I told him the truth on the grade and him to hold on to it, but he needed the money right away. I felt ok about that.

[@ghostryder2121]

Nothing to see here...waste of time

[@smrii2487]

Agreed. Dude runs a successful youtube channel, he most likely just bought all his rare comics vs actually finding them in the wild (especially cheap)

[@YellowfinGrouper]

I don’t agree. There is some good advice here.

[@Railios103]

Like what? ​@@YellowfinGrouper