The Best Comic Book Show I’ve Ever Been To!

[@WolfPartyProductions]

Honestly, I’ve only spent more than $50 on a book once. I’m actually grateful to see a channel like yours that is about hunting on a budget. The biggest books in my collection are only mine because I got them off the racks as a kid and somehow held onto them. Please keep doing what you do (the first comic I ever bought in a comic shop was ASM 300 when it was the newest Spidy issue). It’s nice to see a channel by someone who frets over $75 rather than dropping thousands of dollars on entire collections like it’s nothing.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thank you, that means a lot!

[@paulshores8166]

I've spent over $1000 only a couple times ever amd only in the last couple years. All the stuff I bought late 80s when I was a kid I still have. Just now getting some odd stuff I never had back then and upgrading some of my reader copies of old stuff. Not on a mega budget like some buyers, so have to be really picky and any way you look at it, anything above a couple hundred is still big money to the average person. Happy hunting to all!

[@Scvzombie661]

I absolutely love your channel, Im new to the comic scene and I love that I get to watch you show comics that I already have or comics that are within reach of my price range unlike most shows that show $1k+ comics. Love your show. Thank you for everything you do

[@lunchmoneycomics]

@@Scvzombie661 thank you so much for that, I’m happy you can relate!

[@Frankofsector2814]

Hi Mike, I can‘t ever say enough how much I love your channel because you are a very grounded person. Let me tell you this: NEVER, never feel small and never feel insignificant. There will always be people who have more money and who can afford this multi thousand Dollar books. So what? You have a family and I am sure they are your priority and everything else is secondary. The biggest book can‘t compete with the love and respect of your family. Please stay as you are I enjoy your content enormously. This was another great and very entertaining video with a lot of great books.

[@RMM1989]

Wow Sir Frank,Very inspirational word especially for me❤ .even my wife, he always told me that it's ok to collect and I'm happy when your collection makes you happy, but always remember that you have a family 😊 ❤. To Sir Mike,very kind and family person❤️. Im from philippines anyway. Keepsafe guys😊.Thank you

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thank you so much guys, that all means a lot!

[@jeffstanley6013]

Man, I REALLY need something like this near me. Cons are fine for what they are, but, to me, I'd much rather pay $50 for a con where only 10-15% of the vendors are comic dealers. Great vid, as always! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@paulfaleski6518]

Awesome books. I hope you find all your missing Uncanny X-Men Claremont run. Trying to get an entire run of Amazing Spider-Man. God bless and thank you for being so personable.

[@kevinmckee4673]

I love J. Starlin Thanos, Cap. Marvel & Silver surfer. I own them all.

[@jimwojton7369]

I love shows that are ALL comics. Wish I lived closer so I could attend this show!

[@billyrod1980]

Gotta mark this Video, first appearance of Jeff! Some great pick ups. Don’t feel bad for big boy books, you can always resell them if need be. Love the Dead Man cover, i think for sure will see that character on the big screen.

[@dansxmencomics]

That X-Men 94 is an amazing addition! 👏 It was a very large mile stone for me when I picked up mine last year. That was by far the most expensive comic I had ever purchased at the time.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

It’s definitely up there for me as well, but despite the price I still think I got it for an incredible price all things considered

[@dansxmencomics]

@@lunchmoneycomics agreed!

[@comicbooknarcissist]

Fantastic explanation on the X-Men franchise; good stuff.

[@jamielee1828]

I was lucky enough to have Captain 104 for a Joe Simon signing. A book that I'll always cherish

[@lunchmoneycomics]

That’s incredible! Joe Simon’s grandson was at the show, he was actually in my footage for a few seconds. Pretty cool.

[@AlexMartinez-es6qz]

Deadman is definitely my favorite. I love the cover.

[@Matt_Likes_Comics]

Trying to finish long runs is awesome. My Action Comics run is complete from issue 396 to present day. Trying to get from 253 to 397 now. Good luck with your Claremont run. Now you have 94 it should be easy to complete. I bought that DC Comics Presents 87 last year at Ottawa Comic-Con for 50 dollars (CDN) last September. Great book. Hope you buy more DC.

[@jaya076]

Lunchmoneycomics tiny, I do not think so, you’re a pure ball of beautiful energy and love, humble guy and no1 KZbinr, I love you

[@terryhill6935]

Flying in on the seat of my pants but I believe Air Fighters comics is the highest valued war comics.

[@dennismarkham9827]

I'm so jealous. I'm just sitting here drooling over these comic books.😮

[@bigbymcflythecomicguy]

So, back when I owned my shops a customer pointed out that the Spectre is just running around in Green Boots, Boxers and a Cloak... all of that white is his skin- Lol 😅 Previously I had never viewed it that way. NOW I CAN'T UNSEE IT! Lol

[@lunchmoneycomics]

…aaaaaand now he’s ruined for me lol

[@bigbymcflythecomicguy]

@@lunchmoneycomics LOL! - Future video content! 😆

[@bigbymcflythecomicguy]

@Lunch Money Comics I mean... they never draw nipples on the dude- maybe a poll is in order?

[@lunchmoneycomics]

@@bigbymcflythecomicguy I ain’t doing that poll, I don’t want to know the answer!

[@bigbymcflythecomicguy]

@@lunchmoneycomics Hahahaha 😀! Love it- best to leave some doubt!

[@timetravelcomics]

Terrific show! And to see Al Milgrom and Jim Starlin wow! Great pick ups as well!

[@mikestukes801]

Here here.... NUFF SAID 😎 👊🏿 🤓

[@maartenbouw]

That Deadman first appearance is pure gold. I bought it a few years ago and it sent chills down my spine. Great video, and great footage from the show!

[@comicspa]

I also agree that it was one of the best shows I’ve been to in along time. The amount of money that could have been spent is crazy. They did have everything when it came to grails. And l haven’t seen so many golden age books before in one place. I would highly recommend anyone go to the next show they put on. And Mike was right. Everyone had big smiles on there faces. How could you not! Thanks for inviting me Mike! I had a great time. Team that up with your shows and it makes collectors out of everyone! You are the face of comic collecting my friend. Don’t ever quit!

[@JonathanNg4]

Congrats on your books Mike. I honestly love how you got that Jim Starlin autograph in black ink on black cover. Just adds another memorable story on a great book in your personal collection.

[@delonanderson7701]

It doesn't matter if you spend 5 dollars or 5,000 dollars as long as you enjoy the hobby that's all what matter. Keep up the awesome content.

[@dmjohnso]

5th try's the winner! Well done as always.

[@otakutourguide]

That Cap was a deal! Presents great. Picking up books on the cheap is the art of the deal

[@bghammock]

Started drooling over the first case .. then noticed it was Metropolis, so I understood why LOL Congrats on the 94!

[@christopherbriggstheghostr1820]

I have been to that show it is the best show

[@backinthegame_comics]

I need an X-men 94 in my life!

[@billparker442]

nice haul. welcome to the the chicago comic con type books i saw but couldnt afford all those years. after 50 years of collecting, there are certain books that make you happy, but you will never lose money on, should you decide to sell. buy them but negotiate! thats what often made me pull the trigger on a big book that i felt i couldnt afford. btw, it has paid off. i am, to this day, a lunch money comic guy...not much money but a need to buy all my faves. pre code is my thing. great video. thanks.

[@jesselynch1928]

I can just hear it. Mike Mike Mike. Buy me. Lol. What a great show. I loved the booth that had all these big books in just stacks of books. That was wild. I loved that everyone was just loving comics and made you feel like part of the family. Great video. I didn’t even mind you talking so fast. Sometimes it’s a little fast and this old man has to rewind. But I love your channel. Love the enthusiasm.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Haha believe it or not, that fast talking is still pretty slow for me. I have to be VERY conscious to slow down my talking speed on my videos, but as I get more comfortable on KZbin I keep forgetting and I fall back into my Boston speed talking. I’ll try to remember to do better!

[@mikeyninefingers734]

That show was great!

[@dakoitcave817]

LMC….sir, I’ve been collecting for 35 years and had a blog for a while. I’ve never spent more than $200 for any comic in my life. And preached budget speculation and collecting. So don’t ever feel little. You never know what these other buyers bank accounts look like, if they are using loans to buy these books. Stay true to yourself, take pride in your financial standing and know that at the end of the day you are enjoying this hobby. There is NO end to collecting. You can collect forever and never be done! Collect what you can afford, provide awesome content, and your channel will continue to grow!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thank you for the sage advice and great perspective!

[@robertt9342]

I can “afford” larger books, but I am very much a lunch money collector. My collection isn’t “worth” anything, and I am ok with that.

[@shaneluttrell532]

I wish I could have afforded some huge keys along the way, but I don't know if it would have enhanced my collecting journey all that much. There are some amazing, lovely old comics out there for the price of a cup of coffee. :) I think I've only paid over $100 for a comic twice in my whole life.

[@davidwaterman5764]

I MISSED THIS SHOW AND AM STILL SORE ABOUT IT! GREAT VID, I CANT BELIEVE THE KEYS IN THAT GLASS CASE! METROPOLIS COMICS, JEEZ!!! 😍🤩🤩

[@jadecasssie]

I identify with this so much because I am definitely not rich but through watching people like you hunt for comics give me hope that I can keep building my collection. Keep fighting the good fight dude, we love you ❤

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Aw thanks so much! I’ve been able to build my collection substantially over the last year mostly by bargain hunting and trading… it can be done!

[@ComicBookCorner2.0]

Congratulations on scoring those books Mike and you should never feel out of place out of show You can get what you can get never worry about that. We all love the hobby and all of us are looking for a great deal.

[@terrencebryant7518]

I know that feeling. I was a poor kid who started collecting at 7 kids am now 57 newly retired and back into collecting for the past year. I’m a bargain hunter i try very hard to be fiscally responsible. I like nice things. I’m jealous you got to meet Jim starlin.

[@ourfos]

Deadman has always been one of my favorite heroes. Solid score!

[@robphoenix1182]

I understand completely! I hear you and with you 1000%!

[@robphoenix1182]

Side note- x-men 94 is a great personal grail. Plus reasonable for for what it is. I have 2 personal grails....I know I'll never get. However the dreamer in me won't give up on the desire. They are..... FF 1 and Strange Tales 110!! Yeah I'm crazy I think...lol.

[@matts3137]

Great video, man! You have awesome energy and excitement talking about comics. Really glad you got some grails at the show, it looked incredible. All the best, cheers!

[@MarveltheCross316]

Congrats on your latest comic haul purchases. I don't think I could drop thousands of dollars on comics, even if I had the money.

[@bigbymcflythecomicguy]

Love your channel Brother 😊- Awesome pick ups! Congrats! Amazing Content as usual 😊

[@haleymaruc]

I always feel insignificant every time I go to a con. It made me feel better hearing you had the same feeling.

[@gregparks1785]

The comics at that show were insane! I had to pause numerous times to see some grades and prices, such insane books there. Great video.

[@MarcSpectorComics]

Wow mike you werent wrong def looked like the best comic show in new England one day I'll venture up there. You picked up some amazing books my friend!!

[@3meninabasement]

Its one of the best shows of the year!!!

[@timhansen8694]

Another great video, always look forward to them on Mondays!

[@markvandervlist8967]

Hi MIke, your channel is a breath of fresh air ! Many of us have limited budgets to indulge in our collections, and only rarely get the chance to buy a high-value book. For years, comic retailers knew that my limit was $400 Canadian for any book, and that was a special treat. It was amazing to see just how often retailers would call me, and guess what, they had a book at $399.99 ......... 🙂

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Haha funny how sellers will often find a way to meet your price. And thanks for the great comment!

[@Superj1522]

True you have the best comics collection I ever seen😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 I love you’re a Videos

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Haha thank you but my collection certainly isn’t that good!

[@carolynbolduc9603]

Great video!

[@amazingcomics5948]

Awesome video! Thanks for coming to the show Michael!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Great seeing you there!

[@Dharris527]

Been waiting for this video since I saw you at this show. It is such a great show, but i thought the prices were a touch high. I had the same feeling as you about buying books and didn’t end up pulling the trigger on some books. But as always, great video.

[@The_Troll_Lord]

Sweet show coverage bro!!!

[@joshscomics01]

I have spent over $300 on a book as well as $1. I like seeing you mix it up. Your channel is one of my favorites. Love seeing any content you put out keep up the great work.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thanks so much!

[@robertmonroejr1315]

I have a copy of Heroes for Hope that may be signed by everyone involved. I picked it up around 1990 when I found it in the bin at my LCS at the time. I don’t think they knew it was signed so, when I opened it up and saw the signatures, I quickly scooped it up. It’s in storage with a lot of my books. I’ll have to dig it out and see whose signatures are in it.

[@robertt9342]

You’d think as a Superman run collector, I’d also have that Superboy Prime book, but it somehow always flew under the radar, thank you for the reminder !

[@best9642]

I love the X-Men 94, Cap America Retold, and Dead Man, thanks for sharing.

[@JLPelath]

There’s no wrong way to collect. Expensive, inexpensive, high grade, low grade, doesn’t matter. Your channel is awesome, never change.

[@LowcountryTrip]

Appreciate the vulnerability -- keep on keeping on with your current approach to your show!

[@AucheysAdventures]

I saw this online and always wanted to go!

[@BZackheim]

Congrats on the UXM 94! You got a great deal. I'll need to attend this show next year.

[@donbull6193]

Amazing show. Pity I'm the wrong side of the pond. Golden Age is my thing. Great KZbin channel by the way.

[@thehobbyhole.comics]

Happiness can be in short supply these days, glad you are here to remind us why we’re in this hobby in the first place! Love Deadman and the rest of Justice League Dark.

[@themarvelousshow4196]

Dude your tastes, your relatability, and your New England charisma 👏 great grabs at the show!

[@Solid_Teleport]

Great video on the coverage of this Comic show. I've heard about this Old School Comic show before from another Comic book KZbin channel called 3 Men in a Basement. You may have seen Otto and Roger there, because I think they had a booth set up there.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Yes, I will be mentioning 3MIB and those guys in a few weeks when I go to their show!

[@markgiannopulos1530]

Strange Adventures 205 is a great pick up, you did good, I’m like you - mainly Marvel but that cover is awesome. I’ve been looking for a while and that’s a good price. You don’t need me to tell you you did very good and to get to meet amazing creators always a bonus. Thanks for the channel it puts a smile on my face 👍

[@clubb82]

Sooooo many huge books at that show! WOW! You got some great pick ups and love the stories along with them. You do a great job rep'n Claremont's X-Men run. I've read a handful of the big ones, but I'm really curious to read it all the way through. I like how the other fan rated the comic he got as he's not eating for a couple weeks! Lunch money for sure!

[@ricbeau3761]

WoW, i live in a big city and I went to lots of conventions and I never see so much high $$$ books. You were lucky to have attend it. I am almost jealous 😉

[@garyw.9628]

Hey Mike, super video. Your enthusiasm from being at a great show like this is infectious. The funniest part is your story of existential crisis while watching the heavy hitters make purchases, and how it was somewhat resolved by your internet fame. But, you deserve all the fame. Your videos, like this one are honest takes, well-presented with enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject ( with a dash of humor thrown in ). You do have an audience because, as you say, most collectors have a budget that is not in the thousands, and try to get deals somehow. It's human nature. Happy hunting, and best of luck with your channel.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thank you so much for this great comment, that means the world to me!

[@paulharper9711]

I’d love to have that Jack Kirby cover of Captain America.

[@Raycomics2000]

So jealous of that 1st deadman! I agree with you, I love the weird/ unique characters of DC the most and Deadman is up there for me as a favorite!

[@Sasquashy_1]

So great to see you guys there! It was very overwhelming- I didn’t expect the volume of great and pricey comics. As far as the footage, who was that handsome bearded guy in the blue shirt? 😉 Nice pickups Mike, personally I seeking out deals for my early X-men run and filling my runs from the dollar boxes. Spent $300 on about 250 comics! I’d love to see a video about how to deal with the overwhelm of a big show- how to focus and stick to a few things. Love the channel!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Great seeing you there Josh! The trick not to get overwhelmed is to meet great people and have good friends around to talk to

[@ThomasWilliams848403]

This pretty AWESOME to meet some great Legends and look at some AWESOME Books..... I Never been to comic con be4

[@jesselynch1928]

PS. I have never heard of Air Man. Wow!!!

[@RudeMekanicals]

You're doing an excellent job with your channel, keep up the good work brother!

[@thrashleyb7594]

Awesome. Helped me figure out how to collect better. Everything that you pick up in the books that you like. They are the ones that I used to read and collect when I was young and I started collecting again and I’m gravitating right back to the same ones. Keep it up man great work.

[@iceman2796]

Very Nice Pick Ups!!! That looked like a great show. I saw Superworld and Reeces who are both great dealers. The other dealers, especially one of them looked to have an incredible selection. Never apologize about buying non high grade books. I'm older now and can afford very nice books (I'm currently working on an X-Men run). I still have tons of books that I bought in the late 70's and early 80's when I was super young. Those will always be great memories of collecting back when all the shows I went to were only comics. I have low grade super keys I bought on eBay in their early days as well. Buying great books is always fun!!!

[@wayneweidman1543]

Congrats on getting some great books! I definitely relate to you when it comes to comic collecting on a budget. We’d all love to be able to buy golden age grails but I’m still happy adding any keys to my collection.

[@kevinlents9545]

Another great video, Mike! Really appreciate your fun enthusiasm. 😀 Great pick-up on X-Men #94. Looked like an excellent comic con!

[@8BitGlitch79]

I was gonna try and make it to this show, but family vacation kicked off that Saturday so missed out. Great pickups and looked like a really great show.

[@kendallkidd20]

WOW awesome comics everywhere, waiting for Conventions to come by my area

[@robertmonroejr1315]

The first appearance of Deadman is a great buy! He’s one of my favorite DC characters, too.

[@colossusjamesv7456]

X-Men #94 is my favorite. Need it for my run as well. I recently picked up Giant Size #1 and spent way more than I ever have on any other comic but had to have it for the full run. Plus, Colossus is my favorite X-Man so definitely needed his first appearance.

[@epochcatharsis129]

Those were some pretty big titles at that show. I would have thought most would be behind locked glass.. That aside you'll have to get Stephen King's recation on video when you hand him a Heroes for Hope X-men.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

That would be awesome, he does live in New England so you never know! I’ve met GRRM before but he hasn’t been out in years.

[@VitaminDSkool]

Love that you kept in the outtakes at the beginning lol

[@worm2200]

I see your Wolverine #8.. I want that so bad.

[@The_Troll_Lord]

So many of us can’t make it to shows because of our schedules so it’s so awesome that you do this for all of us! It’s just like being there or at least the next best thing!!!!

[@MrRuff-cc3lg]

What an epic show!

[@Rebel_ScumComics]

Yet another great show.

[@panelsandplatters]

Love the idea of getting as many of those creators as you can to sign that Heroes for Hope X-Men comic. Looks like a great convention.

[@firo40]

I love the way you do your channel. I watch your content more than the channels that spend a lot. I find your enthusiasm and love for comics way more entertaining, keep up the great work!

[@jarredsmith9187]

You got some great books. I finally got one of my grail books that I have been after for yours a TMNT#1 2nd print like a 5.5 to 6.0 grade and now I just got three more grails to get to complete my collection a AMS#129,Hulk#181 and X-Men#1 then I will go back to picking up cheap first apps.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

2nd print! Congrats on that rare book!

[@calebleland8390]

Wow! Superboy Prime, origin of Cap,Thanos' return, X-Men 94, and then first Deadman! Deadman is one of those weird characters I've loved since the 70s. I don't think he gets nearly enough love, like Gentlemen Ghost. Great haul, Mike! So cool that you got to meet Jim Starlin!

[@americankiwi3528]

Thanks and keep it up, your focus is good - most of us are on a budget!

[@GrumpyColoradoDad]

What a great show to go to! I would have spent waaaaaay too much money! Great X-Men pick up Mike....all of them, actually!

[@jimbowen8973]

Great video - and WOW...what a great show you guys went to! I love that Strange Adventures 205 - great character and a great cover by one of my favorite artists. I agree that the value of that book can only go up. Adams stuff in general is hot and many of his covers are "classics"...and I would put that cover on that list. I have a really nice copy that I bought way back in the 80s - back when I (like you) was grabbing a bunch of those "weird" DC character books - Spectre, Deadman, HOS, HOM, Swamp Thing, Witching Hour, etc. Anyway...great video dude - keep up the good work. If I wasn't on the West Coast, I would try to attend that New Hampshire show some time - they had some amazing stuff.

[@badbadandy73]

Hey Mike, I love your DC pickups from Little Giant Show and am jealous of X-men 94. Another quirky hero from Strange Adventures 180 is Animal Man. Another undervalued book!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

I’ve been looking into Animal Man as well!

[@StillOnly25c]

DC Comics Presents, wicked find at a great price

[@andreworr4307]

Some cool books there, especially the 1rst deadman,always loved the character,I started reading American comics about 1970,I'm 60 now and still at. It,lol, DC guy at heart but love marvel too,and image, valiant,boom,dark horse and all the rest

[@robtucker7577]

Great video Mike I re started collecting during the pandemic It’s hard to slow back down Thanks again

[@AucheysAdventures]

I’m a DC guy and my favorite one you picked up was the deadman one because of the art, concept and the fact that it probably will go up in value and it most likely flew under the radar back then I am a huge X-men fan tho and that 94 comes in a close 2nd

[@charlesmardanes7028]

Great pickups, if you like Deadman, I bet you would like Metamorpho, one of DC’s stranger characters. Not too long a run, so not impossible to complete.