Real Collector: Must Have Comics

[@TomRivera-wf8fo]

You know I believe you aren’t a real comic collector unless you have some PC books that no one cares about This shows your commitment to the hobby more than anything else.

[@robphoenix1182]

True!!!

[@prehistoricturtlesaurus5309]

Hands off my full run of Marvel color reprints of Elfquest!

[@robphoenix1182]

@@prehistoricturtlesaurus5309 same goes for my full run of Warlock Chronicles!!

[@soullesstaco9897]

This is so true, some of my favorite books no one will ever care about. Volume 1 of Carebears.... Also I love UK copies for years would get them super cheap now people started marking them up oh well still love them.

[@crazy8comics456]

Haha does anyone care about my 9.6 real ghostbusters #1

[@magicjnkie216]

Ive been a collector since I was a teen in the late 70s. I agree with most of your picks except for one. To me Iron Man #128 is a must read. I grew up with an alcoholic father & I really didnt know what was going on. This book laid it all out & helped me see that none of this was my fault...Marvel books have always had a way of injevting real life struggles into the superhero action...i wouldnt trade my collection for anything!!

[@FadlAllahGinner]

Loved the video!💕 Just started my comic book collection and found Toon Haven. They offer a huge variety of digital comics for every genre, and lifetime updates too!😍

[@gunnycamacho8824]

I have the Turok issue! I’m a real collector! Hehe.

[@oliverortiz5226]

I have 10 copies of Turok #1 so yes, you are.

[@TeamOhana]

I of course have the Gibbon. Additional fact, that was the last issue written by Stan Lee

[@jorge_villarreal]

Wow, i only missed darckhawk #1 but i have sleepwalker#1 i guess its kinda the same

[@RegieCollects]

Sleepwalker was right in the mix for the top 10. 😂

[@HoppyA-in8he]

Irregie is a couple of them. To me I think You're missing in that list the incredible hulk issue #340, Amazing Spider man issue #328 Hulk vs spider man the last todd mcfarlane on amazing Fantastic four issue #112 Hulk vs Thing And Thor issue #411 Thor vs Juggernaut

[@RegieCollects]

Couple of cool books for sure.

[@terraincognita3749]

I had to laugh real hard, thanks for sharing your "List of comics that a true collector must have". It made me think, what other comics could be a part of such a collection? Here are some of my ideas: - A favorite comic story. Something that is just you. Maybe no one else loves it, but you do and you read it again and again and again. For me, this is either Astonishing X-men 68, All-New Wolverine Annual 1 or Generations Wolverine and All-New Wolverine. Love those stories to bits. - A "first" comic. Something from very, very early on, when you just started discovering comics. Something that reminds you of how it all began. For me, this is Exiles 16 (2002), the first comic that I ever bought as an adult. I still have it and I love it to bits. - A favorite first appearance. It's not about whether it's a key, it's about a personal favorite character. For me, this is Batman 570, the first appearance of Cassandra Cain. Have it and love it! - A favorite cover. A cover that you just love, love, love. Here I pick Daredevil 181, death of Elektra. Though I also really love Superman Batman 13, a gorgeous Turner cover of Supergirl with the blue Earth and sky behind her. And as a bonus: - Something from the Marvel Ultimate Universe. My pick is Ultimates 1 (2002), because that is so linked to the MCU. Bonus points if you have the Ultimates 1 Dynamic Forces variant signed by Millar and Hitch! - Something from either Crisis on Infinite Earths or Secret Wars. One of THE two major crossover events from the 1980s. Both are iconic in their own right.

[@mattc4086]

Can’t wait for part 2. There are many more books that will fall into this category. Great idea. 7/10. No Turok, Darkhawk or Gibbon for me. One day I’ll be a real collector.

[@RegieCollects]

😂😂🤣 Appreciate you.

[@Backtothehat]

Great vid, Sir! All in good fun! Can I add a book to the list?? “You are a true collector if you have…” Ghost Rider v2, #15, glow in the dark cover. 1st or 2nd printing!😃👍🏽

[@RegieCollects]

That’s a good book. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@prehistoricturtlesaurus5309]

Turok 1 from Valiant is so core to a collection that I hand it out to some kid the second one shows up in my collection just to be rid of it. Btw, bonus bonus points if you have a copy that's a 6.0 or worse and you get it graded. 😉

[@literallyunderrated]

Haha cool vid Reg! I’m a little older and don’t have ANY of these! I’m mostly Marvel but I like to have a variety of genres in my collection- “Funny animals” (the Mickey Mouse qualifies), a war comic, a horror comic, a sci-fi comic, a crime, a romance, a weird independent comic, and everyone should have at least one Archie comic (digests count) If you’ve got those, you’re a real collector!

[@RegieCollects]

I debate Archie big time. Almost went with an Archie holiday comic in fact.

[@ShuukoMachida]

ill definitely try that, thanks!

[@thomasdickson375]

Turok darkhawk spidey 300 x men 1 death in the family spidey mcfarlane 1. Spawn 1. Bought them all when they were released. Crazy days. 3:32

[@PoppyFeetham]

Thanks for sharing this, truly excellent content!

[@richardvieth2094]

Just threw that ASM 300 for bragging rights! This has to be the definitive books of "What makes you a collector". I think I see a new book series for Swoldier Publishing!

[@RegieCollects]

😂😂👊🏾

[@ComiccollectorGamer]

My friend owns a Comic Shop and sold me Spider-Man #300 newsstand edition for $700 it was expensive but totally worth it it's in beautiful condition

[@emorrot9938]

Still amazes me that spawn went from a dollar back issue book to a highly sought-after collector's book. I had the black and white cover 9.8 and got it for $100. Now it's going for substantially more.

[@dustmaker1000]

I had 3 copies of Turok that I don’t know where they came from. I gave a bunch of comics to my nephew and the Turoks were in the boxes.

[@stevengomez6595]

I bought turok 1 and Spawn 1 when they came out 30 years ago. Still have them seal.

[@bangurowned]

What’s the joke behind that Turok issue? I have it also. New to the game.

[@agentmobius8458]

Mad props on DH #1! I liked the read! I think it was issue 9 when he took his helmet off and revealed an alien's face. That's when I realized the amulet did not just give him a suit.

[@DaleofSuspense]

Great list of books. I have 5 of those and several multiples of each. I'm a collector yay!! LOL

[@best9642]

There are hundreds of incredible hulk choices to choose from from, with that said, Hulk 180, 181, 377, Immortal Hulk Run, the original 1-6 run or reprints.

[@jessepearson557]

Awesome list and fun video! 😁

[@BrycetonYost]

Love the video. Your wall needs a #251 something fierce though.

[@Dev003x]

HAHAHAHAH I love these. They make me laugh. I love how you recommend not say you must have them.

[@andrewmarriott6000]

ooh. I have Hush TPB, ASM 1, Spawn 1, ASM 300, X Men 1 and Batman 428! as well as plenty of dope Superman covers. never been tempted by Darkhawk or Turok though!

[@nc-oldmangamer9277]

Have a question for you. If I don't have any of those books mentioned but over 3000 books in total across multiple publishers. Can I qualify as a comic collector?

[@AlexandKinzett]

Great video, appreciate you sharing it!

[@AnachronicComics]

Love the old comics with cartoon characters and old TV shows. I have 4 issues of ASM 110, does that count for 8 books? LOL

[@RegieCollects]

Ha. Yes, yes it does. 😂🤣

[@davidatiles8546]

Yo love the vid love the humor, wry fun and funny 👊🤙

[@RegieCollects]

Fun is an important part of this hobby. 😂👊🏾

[@VictoriaZellmer]

Great show guys, thank you

[@OsbornCrowley]

Can't wait to start my collection

[@alarger972]

If the first Gibbon counts for two then the first Big Wheel better count for at least 3.

[@leehamilton7788]

Yes got big wheel 🎉😮

[@yangor8260]

If you are going full 90's, you have to include X-force 1. Bagged/ not bagged, any card.

[@ittsholmes7241]

How do I selly sports cards.i hv a lots of them.some Michael Jordan etc

[@Quite_Nuff_Sayer]

I give you props for including old Disney and Turok!

[@Animaniac_1980]

I feel like you're Missing: ASM #365 and #375, Venom Lethal Protector #1 and both the Death of Superman #75 and Adventures of Superman #500, specifically black and white polybagged versions. Those are 5 I feel like every collector has or should have in their collection.

[@psychedeliccomics]

Regie, this was a funny video, however I have only one of those books, ASM#300. That was near the time I stopped collecting and almost all the other books were 90s. I believe that I still qualify and surpassed since not only do I have that last bonus book, but ALL three consecutive issues that the Gibbin appears: the TRI-Fecta.... Thank you...

[@imadnakhleh]

Great video and awesome collection. I have Darkhawk 1 newsstand CGC 7.5.Time to retire from my job.😅

[@davidbemis2252]

Great video, I must admit that I am a true collector. Have all the books you mentioned. I think also having a book from any toy line is a must have like Micronauts, Rom,Transformers, heck even Shogun Warriors or Care bears lol. Also any book you will not give up no matter how much you are offered. I call them well loved books.

[@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842]

Fun title and hook. Very catchy. Hope all is going well with you, Regie!

[@RegieCollects]

All is well. Busy as heck but what can you do about that ? 😂

[@philtasticcomicsandart]

I have all but 2 of them. I’m happy if I fell under 6 I would have had to give up comics and walk the earth like David Carradine. 😂q: do you think the uptick in value of ASM 300 over the past couple of years nullifies its “core” status ? To me core is basic and some of these prices now for that book is anything but basic 😂

[@RegieCollects]

😂🤣 I’ll refrain from commenting.

[@JCtheComicGeek]

I've got a question? Is comic books your only hobby? Why did you choose comics over another hobby? Like videogames. Do you have a video about your "origin story" into comics?

[@RegieCollects]

I can only have one vice at a time. :-) I haven't really played video games seriously since high school. I started collecting in the 90s, left until 2005/2006, and started again in 2017/2018.

[@JCtheComicGeek]

@@RegieCollects Thank you for this!😁

[@jamesvillegas3553]

I have the Gibbon and his second appearance! Also Hulk 180, 181, Wolverine 1 Frank Miller, Wolverine 1 ongoing series, those should also qualify :)

[@skytripa]

I guess I gotta step up my game lol. The only one I have is xmen 1 cover a. I never got Spawn 1 back in the day but did get Spawn 2. I would say a must for Doctor Who collectors is the 1966 Doctor Who and the Daleks. Its one on my list that I am looking for a good copy.

[@briannichols9811]

Good job! Had almost all of them at one time just Missing the Spawn # 1 (have reprint now) the Death in the Family I own the TPB, and the last one ASM 110 just through me out as a Collector that is one I don't have. So Mad now :)

[@RegieCollects]

I was actually looking for my trade of Death but could not locate it. I’m sure I still have it.

[@oldmankaens]

Man, I only had 2 books. I need to step up my collecting game!

[@oldmankaens]

Oh wait, Gibbon for the bonus at the end. I guess I have 3 books.

[@RegieCollects]

Gibbon counts for two. 😂🤣

[@MolliePares]

Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!

[@Joeh1154]

Hey, that was fun! OK, down to cases now. I have (including the bonus book) 9 out of 11 books shown here. I don't have Darkhawk or Mickey Mouse. I do have two books called the "Uncensored mouse" which is mickey collected comic strips from newspapers. I used to have Darkhawk but I traded them some years back with others books. All in all, I'm in pretty good shape. You know Reggie, you could have just pointed to the books on the wall behind you!! Thanks for posting this fun diversion. Best to all and Make Mine Marvel, Silver age...that is.

[@charlielarson2407]

I have the first Superman flash race does that qualify as a collector I have the Batman The killing joke first appearance of Bishop I have a very rare shrui only 996 copies made does that count me as a collector

[@UzukiKinjo]

very helpful, worth the watch

[@WilleyOMalley]

wow, great video. thanks so much

[@shepherdsknoll]

Turok- great ! I actually think the whole Valiant universe is under collected- some great story lines. Maybe a studio will pick up Valiant and make some first class Archer and Armstrong, Dr Solar, X-O Manowar movies !

[@Sj60-zj4bs]

I have or have had almost every book you presented. I’m a lot older than you, so my litmus test would be that you have to have a complete run of silver age Atom,Hawkman,Spectre , and Metamorpho( which I do, including the try out issues). They are what I was reading as a child in the 60s. Obviously I’m not that serious about holding any one else to those standards, but I get what you’re saying . Rock on Regie , we need you youngsters to keep this hobby going. ✨👍✨

[@RegieCollects]

We are on it! Thanks for keeping the lights on for us.

[@rgi_comics]

How did you miss Death of Superman?

[@Toy_command]

What about a giant size man-thing? Everyone hopes to have one of those in their collection😂

[@RegieCollects]

😂🤣 So. Many. Jokes.

[@rudyrivera3174]

Honestly I didnt think I would have any of the books but surprisingly I have the last 8 books. 😂 Tirol was hilarious but I have it.

[@hendrilabuschagne8661]

Collect what you love...done

[@charlesjohnson3287]

8 out of 10! Hunting the first Gibbon!

[@RegieCollects]

Yeah buddy.

[@cali4tune]

I think I have at least half a short box of that Turok #1 lol. Spiderman #1's are probably the other half of that short box. I know I have Spawn 1 but might be hard to find amongst the many boxes of Image comics I rarely touch. X-Men #1 I just got the "Collectors" edition graded 9..8 and yes I got the custom X-Men label for it. Death in the family... yea got that series maybe even 2 of them. Venom Lethal Protector is a must have for this list.

[@Rambo_Lips]

Can't forget about Deathmate #1!

[@robphoenix1182]

Uh oh.... might have a poser here!! Lol Deathmate wasn't numbered.

[@Rambo_Lips]

@robphoenix1182 whoops. I thought it was 😅

[@robphoenix1182]

@@Rambo_Lips lol

[@jmpw005]

Gotta be Deathmate Black😂

[@jkoerules]

I love Deathmate. Recently started hunting down all the Gold variants.

[@daryldaigle2373]

Regi: hope everything is okay. Haven’t seen anything posted by you in quite a while.

[@IndieComicsandReviews]

Well, I own or have owned all of these books except for the Darkhawk and the ASM 110 so…I guess I pass?

[@thomasdickson375]

How many people have magnus #12. First appearance of turok? Read turok gold key as a kid. "Its a honker!"

[@oliverortiz5226]

I was a big Valiant reader and Magnus was my favorite title of this company so yes I have issue #12. Now looking for Gold Key Magnus issues.

[@Kratos-fg8sj]

You forgot Giant Size X-Men, Incredible Hulk 180 and 181, first print run of Watchmen, first print run of V for Vendetta, and many others.

[@KenJohnson5ve]

I have a couple of copies of Turok number 1. Yeah, it's like that.

[@MetalBum]

Must have Turok and spiderman 1 for sure.

[@PhysicalMediaOnline]

I have most of these. And, I know the video is a joke, but Spawn 1 & X-Men 1 are legit must owns for any collector because of their importance & affordability. Some random must haves for me are Moon Knight 55 (because Platt was God for a few years of my childhood), X-O Manowar 0, Ninjak 1 & Bloodshot 0 (because chromium covers were the best & Quesada KILLED it on all 3), X-Force 1 (Because X-Force was DOOOOPE).

[@T-BonesComics]

Dark Knight Returns or Killing Joke?

[@fredp5781]

I guess the title should be “Must have comics for Kids that Grew up in the 90s”. I can only relate because I came back to collecting in 91 after taking a decade off to go to college, get married, etc. But my alternative recommendations to yours would of course have a 70s flavor to it which is when I was growing up.

[@turnstyle518]

I don't think I qualify. I only have one and it's the facsimile Spiderman 300. I've only been collecting six months, I'm not there yet! Great video, had a good laugh!

[@RegieCollects]

Welcome to the hobby!

[@turnstyle518]

@@RegieCollects thank you 😊

[@lorddjarjar2836]

i don’t have a single one 😭 but i agree with the list for most part. these are mostly affordable so makes sense why everyone should have it. another one i would say is batman vengeance of bane 1 that’s just iconic for me. also maybe lethal protector 1 and wolverine 1 monthly

[@MrTommyMayo]

I have every DC book you named, plus Spawn, and The Gibbon!

[@tylerjham]

How can you turn your back on X-Force #1 with the RARE DEADPOOL CARD????????

[@RegieCollects]

I’ll sell you one right now for $600. 😂🤣

[@tylerjham]

@@RegieCollects Sorry man - I don't believe in taking advantage like that. You gotta hold that one TO THE MOON

[@RegieCollects]

😂🤣 Well done. Way to keep it fun.

[@rafaelgarcia5388]

hi reggie,,great video i have 3 out of 10...so far..question found a tomb of dracula 1,,excellent condition looks like and 8.0 , it has a half hole punch bottom right of a star all the way thru pages,, will they accept this or give lower grade..just wondering should i send...thanks if you can answer this..

[@RegieCollects]

Yes the hole will impact the grade. How much? Honestly not certain because I’ve never submitted a book with that defect. Either way, congrats and good luck.

[@TonyMcfly1833]

i actually got 6 or those of the ones you showed 😊

[@richardbehrle1496]

I have 4 of those books including Spidey #110. I used to have Spawn #1 No more and I have the "Darkhawk 1" of the 70s... Nova#1

[@jasongabridge6901]

lol, I have ASM 110 in a 9.4!! Glad I got the double bump, I was only at 7 😂😅

[@RegieCollects]

Boom! :-)

[@judesjunkcomics3283]

Been collecting 45 years.... I got 3 of those!... lol

[@sade281]

Yooooooooo I hav that in a plastic case jus for the cover !! That Superman / Batman cover I hav a dope Superman statue it goes good together 😮

[@Animaniac_1980]

Great show! I have these ones: Batman 609 (plus the entire hush run including vaiants), Walt Disney's Mickey and Donald #8, Batman #612 but my favoite Superman Cover has to be #204, Turok #1, Multiples of all 3 Spider-Man #1's (1 Gold Cover recently signed by the Toddfather himslef), Spawn #1, ASM #300 (Facsimile only unfortunately, so not sure if it counts. The OG is on my wish list), X-Men #1 (All copies and multiples), Batman #429 (I belive it's the last Death in the Family). No Darkhawk in the collection so I guess I have something to chase down so I can check it off the list.

[@oliverortiz5226]

Okay Regie, I have all of the books you mention except, wait for it, Darkhawk #1. I have a few of his later issues due to a crossover with a favorite character but Darkhawk was just too much 90's, if that is possible, for me. But since you mentioned it, (Swagglehaus is another streamer with a fixation on this issue), I will give in and get a copy. 😂 This episode was informative and entertaining. All of your picks were excellent. I loved that you put in Gold Key. Maybe one honorable mention would be something from Harvey comics like Richie Rich and Casper the Friendly Ghost which dominated in the 1960's, 1970's. And who can forget Archie Comics with the world's oldest teenager still being published to this day? Another well done video Regie.

[@RegieCollects]

I seriously debate a Richie Rich comic. I had a holiday book pulled and I was going to let it be a two-fer. Appreciate you watching, commenting and having some fun. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@darrenmorin3084]

I have alot of those... Especially that Asm Gibbon! Score me da points! 😅 Sadly I do not own that X-men 1... What kind of crap is that right?

[@RegieCollects]

Step your game up bro. 😂🤣

[@robphoenix1182]

I have to say...that is a miracle to hear! Someone that has/hasn't owned that books is unprecedented to me!! 😂

[@stevewhite4533]

Yay, I have the bonus book worth 2 so a total of 4 in my collection out of your list, not bad 😅

[@cnote729]

Ok I got Spawn all the DC and Marvel except ASM 110. I think you a truly a collector if you got the grails of the DC Trinity , the big Marvel keys. If you a die hard of one character etc etc if you collect you a collector...lol

[@charlielarson2407]

I have even local artists designed and made their own comic book

[@rafe496]

This was a fun video! 😂

[@RegieCollects]

👊🏾 Glad you enjoyed it

[@mike-xf5nc]

I got the ASM 110 and half the others!!

[@randydebower8240]

What!! X-Force #1 didn't make the list?!!

[@robphoenix1182]

All but 3...all 3 are on my want list though. 😁 I do have some triple bonus points though. 😜 Also if you get bonus points for have multiple of Sp 1 and Xm 1 I'm a bit ahead! 🤓

[@Chrislfaison]

Turok #1 - Check, Darkhawk #1 (9.8) - Check, Spider Man #1 (9.8) - Check, Spawn #1 (9.8 Direct) - Check, X-Men #1 - Check, Still looking hard for that ASM #300 that I can afford. I'm amazed you didn't include Superman #75 in the list.

[@hankscorpion9939]

I only have 2. Got some work to do!

[@RegieCollects]

Bruh, step your game up. 😂🤣👊🏾

[@FRothRose]

"True Collector" lol I took notes, lol... I probably have 5 or 6 of these. I'm sure I have some Mickey Mouse, but the more memorable for me are the old Woody Woodpecker comics, I have a few of those. Lots of classic Superman covers, I prefer those over newer covers. Turok, I know I have... but Ninjak and Magnus Robot Fighter should qualify as well. Spidey & Spawn #1's are must haves, as well as ASM 298-300 (I still need a 300). X-Men #1 I have all versions. Batman Death in the family is what I first thought of when you brought up Hush. ASM #110 I don't have, but I do have some earlier classic issues. Lastly, for me... The Watchmen needs to be on this list. Fun video... Thanks ;)

[@RegieCollects]

👏🏾👏🏾 Appreciate you offering up those recommendations. Can’t disagree. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@robchung9324]

I think the following books could have been on this list: Uncanny X-Men 137 final part Dark Phoenix or any part of the dark Phoenix Iron Man 54,55, 128 ASM 121 death of Gwen Stacy because it was so pivotal in PP's life! Web of Spider-Man 1 Spectacular Spider-Man 1 Marvel team up 1 Defenders 1 Invaders 1 List goes on but i guess anything anyone wants to collect is awesome!

[@silveragesurfer_COMICS]

Thank goodness for the Gibbon.. that double bonus just squeezed me in. Thank u, Gibbon!!!!😅😅

[@RegieCollects]

The Gibbon continues to give. 😂🤣

[@Justin.Texass]

Spider-Man issue 39 with Peter Parker captured by green goblin that’s my favorite what I currently own well the 300 obviously

[@edcrayzys3853]

The McFarlane cover of Batman with huge cape, on cliff with girl

[@MarkFaust]

I don't know about this ASM 300 as a core book. I prefer ASM 299 as a real core book since it's the first REAL appearance of Venom. ;)

[@RegieCollects]

It is the first real appearance but not the first full. 🤷🏾‍♂️😂🤣

[@EricGomez-z6r]

I’m with you on all of it! And, by “all of it” I mean the ASM 300 and nothing else 😂