What Do Comic Book Dealers Think Collectors Should Buy? Undervalued/Spec Books In the 2022 Market

[@sergioreyes1970]

Great video, though I feel as though there is some conflict of interests, some dealers shamelessly recommending books they’re trying to move, not a lot of credibility with those sellers.

[@RobertBeerbohm]

Yup

[@kalebmanning4425]

They should buy . . . what I am selling!

[@tonyspare2468]

Comic connect never misses a chance to do a commercial lol thanks for the advice on the stuff you are selling

[@j.a.castillo2715]

You can't put a camera in front of this guy without him being a natural salesman.

[@Whalewraith]

I love how all these guys are saying buy what you like. Investment has always been secondary for me. But... the Claremont Byrne X-men outside of the first appearances are seriously undervalued to me. Those books are over 40 years old now and still hold up as one of the greatest runs ever.

[@AnanaNegra]

I was thinking the same! I was expecting a lot more X-men from the dealers, but I suspect they don’t want to share that, until they can sell it for a lot more in a few years once the X-men movie is announced. That’s what I would do if I were asked what someone should buy, lol

[@dudejrryan]

I agree. I am near to completing my Claremont run. Was lucky enough to have him sign some of them for me too. I'm a late 70's-80's kid & these will remain my favorite books

[@ArronSturgeonPaintings-so2xc]

I agree. This was the greatest comic run of all time. When Jean Grey died, I cried. No comic book has ever made me cry but that one did. I should have known, hey, its a comic, DC and Marvel will always find a way to ressurect a good selling character.

[@RoB9009]

Bruh... You always manage to interview great people in the hobby who give great advice

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I agree with the seller Harry..Vintage DC has great potential..A few weeks ago I got a G Lantern #87(1st J Stewart) off eBay at a pretty good deal..Even Batman #232(1st Ra Ghul) is still pretty cheap when compared to Marvel keys

[@Boxingbear]

That 1st Rhas is still pretty affordable, you are right. So much so that I am considering getting a 2nd copy. The 1st SA TWO-FACE is still quite affordable as well.

[@Boxingbear]

What did you pay for the 1st Jon Stewart ? I am considering that book.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

@@Boxingbear It was an auction that had GL#86,87, and #88..All 3 went for about $300.With #87 in a raw 5.5 or 6.0..Best of luck on ur Hunt!

[@aaronsnyder5989]

I agree. I bought an 8.0 Detective Comics #359 with my stimulus money in 2020 and it’s appreciated very well. Marvel has kind of priced itself out of the market.

[@Chris-es3wf]

@@aaronsnyder5989 wrong. Marvel just set itself up as king. No kid 20 years from now will care about DC unless they get their act together.. and fast. DC had become 2nd tier. Never take investment advice from someone that qualified for stimulus 🤣

[@rushdiehard8784]

great content and video. amazing to hear all of the dealers perspectives and thank you swaggle for all you do for the community. thumbs up!!! easilyyyy

[@pingadol1555]

Buy what you love. Important yes. It is very easy to get overwhelmed when visualizing all these great comics. It seems too many collectors these days are involving themselves in pissing wars on who's got what. There is a fine line between showcasing and showboating. Be happy and confident of your personal collection and don't fall into the trap of trying to accumulate and match a bigger fish. Otherwise you'll never be content. Yet use that motivation to excel in your personal self worth and reward yourself with a book that you love.

[@Boxingbear]

Damn right bro. I saw a guy posting the other day and he was actually COMPLAINING about getting an 8.5 on an ASM 300. Why ? Because he is on a page where a bunch of idiots have convinced him that anything below a 9.6 is not worthy. Ridiculous !!

[@treasuryedition8264]

Super interesting to hear these dealers' perspectives! Thanks for the great video.

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gameaddict2o9]

The first guy you interviewed, I remember buying a graded 3.5 amazing spiderman 6 from him 2 yrs ago for $400 and now that very same book is selling for $1k

[@offcenterideas]

I've recently been thinking the same about silver/bronze DC. All eyes are on Marvel & the MCU right now, but it's only a matter of time before DC starts earning the same kind of widespread hype and attention.

[@redskinjim]

Warlord maybe and swamp thing

[@epkcomics4010]

I like how u keep innovating ur channel. Been watching since the early days and loving it. I'd actually LOVE to see u do a longer show that ran 90 mins or more. It's great 4 us at work who can't play w phone every 30 mins to find stuff when ur vids over ur listening 2. So a long show would give us the option to more freely ENJOY your style. Thank you so much!

[@jnaught1358]

Great to see you chatted with my buds! Again.. Great to meet you!! I made sure to shout you out in the latest podcast!!! Keep it coming Sir! J

[@kid_eh]

Great upload and guest. Tales to Astonish #70 has been slept on so long. Namor's 1st solo story and series begins, 2-1/2 years before Submariner#1. Look out for Subby #8, 20, 22, 47,48.

[@coydogf23]

Another great video idea, really enjoyed it. I feel like a couple of the dealers didn’t so much answer you question as push books they want to sell, but I still really enjoyed it

[@jugglaassassin]

I like that one guys advice. “Buy what you like” the things you like could be the next Hulk 181

[@mikeshelogowski434]

The one guy basically just shot a commercial 🙄

[@tommyg7137]

Outstanding video Swagg!! You keep raising the bar..keep them coming...

[@michaelm.9708]

This was great stuff. Really enjoyed these interviews

[@kingmanny661]

I loved what the guy said about finding characters surrounding the main person. Such good info ! I loved this thank you. I just started comic collecting. I had a bunch n just started getting into it and it’s so fun

[@stevejones7079]

Thank you for this video,I gain lots of knowledge from interviews,and it powered and fueled me up for this comic industry on collecting Buying and Selling all helpful information. Thanks Again.

[@BlueStatePress]

Swagg is essential to the community man. Always high value content

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks! Appreciate that

[@fkylw]

I've never seen such a genuinely honest and welcoming community. However, the resources out there? Holy crap - hiding prices behind a paywall while STILL having to text search individually (rather than scan in like some collection apps do) for pricing on comics, that is stone age.

[@dudejrryan]

Love it. The first guest said ASM #33 & FF4 #51. I have those. Thought he was going to say a book astronomically out of my range😂

[@cliftonchu4984]

What great timing. I was sitting down to watch this and next to me was my unopened mail call I just got in for a copy of ASM #33 and... it's the first comic mentioned :D

[@Swagglehaus]

woohoo! That's awesome, I def need to pick one up :)

[@captainduck23]

Great video and advice from these dealers. My two cents - buy what you like, if you wont own it for ten years then don't dare own it for ten days, and find the comics that when you ask your LCS about they wonder why you're looking for that book (stay ahead of the curve) nothing is too obscure.

[@Swagglehaus]

Well said!

[@gers8780]

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[@markschroeder5559]

That Chamber of Horrors cover would make for a mighty good Misfits album cover, wouldn'tchya say

[@zoso73]

Finally finished the video. This is great, high-quality video. Thank you.

[@zuffin1864]

After the success of Invincible, The Boys, The Walking Dead, and more, i think finding your favorite indie comic, get a great copy of that first issue, or a variant you like, and do that for any you think will get an adaptation. I think there are still a lot of great hellboy comics that could go up, but we just don't know when

[@rwc3500]

This was a really interesting video - lots of great & different perspectives that aren't typically discussed on most you tube channels.

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@dalemoyers8881]

Great video!!! Looks like you had a great time at the ComiCon. I just went to the Steel City Con in PA a week ago and it was awesome. I picked up a bunch of Silver and Bronze Age goodness. I’m currently working on getting the complete Marvel Spotlight series. I was able to get #1,4,12,13, & 27 from the first run. And #6,7,9,10, &11 from the second run. I already have #5-11 from the first series which are the first appearance of Ghost Rider!!! 😎

[@davidatiles8546]

Love the video, it was raw and pure. Great getting insight, opinions and recommendations from the sellers. 👍

[@justinmyers5209]

Great to see you brad! Keep up the good work! Love the cool books I got from you over the years!

[@nowherebound2908]

Great interviews, Swagg! Was wondering if that Elveen guy would show up - yes! He's always got something nice to say about you! And he's right! I've already had my eye on a few of these suggestions, even though I'm supposedly "on a break!" 😜 Was happy to hear the Thor 140 Growing Man recommendation, too - I remember you mentioning that book way back! Cheers, nice job!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I have to say, this video is one of the best you’ve done! Wow. The information in here is just fantastic. Thank you for the content. This is really great stuff. Loved listening to Elveen’s thoughts.

[@Klung1]

Very insightful. Thanks for giving us a view from those on the frontlines!

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffclay9484]

Excellent idea for content. Love it. I think Miles Morales, and the Black Spidy suit. Are definitely a SURE BET.

[@txmoney]

Industry artists and comic book historians speak of Miracleman with the highest reverence. The Alan Moore run is still my favorite story followed by the Batman: Year One story. Then there’s Dark Knight Returns. The Watchmen, and The Killing Joke…all relatively affordable for those that cant buy Golden and Silver age books. Of course, there are the Copper perennials…ASM Todd McFarlane run, Uncanny X-men Claremont/Byrne run.

[@davecironelibrarykid]

Great to get these perspectives. Good work.

[@carlonbass]

Awesome to hear from Vincent here. He is a ninja. Love that guy.

[@cnote729]

Nice video, good info, very interesting. Me personally I'm buying up alot of 80's 90's DC keys which are very affordable. I think with this new purchase of DC by Discovery they are going to right the ship, make DC characters more interesting to watch and value for their key issues will go up....hopefully...lol

[@JayCo-]

loved the opinions of everyone! great video thank you

[@leeniren3706]

I like what you did by getting other peoples opinions and including them a lot of things to think about

[@Rhett-Christopher]

Really good episodes Swag. Would like to see more of this kind of thing. I also enjoy the rest of your channel too keep up the good work! Very good information.

[@dreddiemurphy6990]

Love how the guy brought up Tales Of Suspense 🙌🏽. I just picked up a T.O.S 31 (Dr.DOOM prototype)

[@Swagglehaus]

nice book! congrats

[@SurcamStances]

What a great video idea man, well played.

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks! Glad you thought so

[@kanakapono]

great interviews. now Iʻm wondering if I need to dig up my comics I have been keeping in my comic boxes and get them graded. I have tons of 80’s - 90’s xmen, Spiderman, Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch, Spawn, etc.

[@staticxtreme27]

Great video, always like to hear some new spec books!

[@jimchurchsr2860]

Super good interview -You did a really good job -a lot of points to think about. -Thanks Swaggs

[@chrispycomics6023]

Really great video! Liked this one allot!! Was very cool to hear all the opinions and get some ideas for sure! I want that Spider-Man now lol I particularly love the part when the one vendor said zero in on your childhood and start there. Been doing allot of that!

[@pulp420]

There’s my boy, Vinny. Great minds think alike. What did I tell you about TTA27. Totally undervalued and underrated

[@DanSchawbel]

Great work, can’t wait for Sleepyn tonight!

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks Dan! I'm looking forward to it too :D

[@blood_sausage9620]

Great video swagglehaus!!

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks!!

[@blood_sausage9620]

@@Swagglehaus you're welcome!! Sounds like I need another Thor 165 🤣

[@blood_sausage9620]

@@Swagglehaus you're welcome!! Sounds like I need another Thor 165 🤣

[@blood_sausage9620]

@@Swagglehaus you're welcome!! Sounds like I need another Thor 165 🤣

[@johnpearson81]

Great video - good tips here - Elveen da fein!

[@adamchace]

Excellent content, super entertaining and cool to see the variety of opinions here (from black covers to DC).

[@tonyfox45]

I'm chuckling to myself on these recommendations. A lot of these books are $1500-$2000 (or MUCH more) if you start checking out the prices for these. Nice to know...but my apologies, they are way out of the price range for 90% of collectors. I appreciate what they are saying, but I'm trying to find stuff that is in the $200-$300 range that I can sit on for a few years. Thanks for doing the foot work though Sir Swagglehaus. 🙂

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I was going to go to the Fan Expo(formally Wizard World) comic con in Philly last weekend..But Tics for one day were $65..I spend a lot on comics each month..But if buying ticks for my Girl and me I’m out $130 just walking in the door..So instead I stayed home and put that money towards an Avengers #8(low grade)..Just felt the show was to much $

[@toysandgames1275]

I totally agree with you. I didn't go to Fan Expo (Philly) for the same reasons.

[@PapasDino]

Harley Yee is a great guy, actually gave me his table one year at the KC con in the 90's because it turned out he couldn't make it...so glad I didn't sell many books then! ;-)

[@comicbookninja5268]

I like Harley too.

[@tygarner7731]

Great video, looking forward to seeing you at ECCC sir!

[@comixof2morrow]

I just bought some HRO DC Hybrid Card'sand I got a slabbed comic too. The cards are Epic Holo's. The slabbed comic is 9.8 CGC House Of Slaughter #1 One Per Store variant (the one with purple and orange.

[@lylehopson9573]

Wow swag,this video is excellent, so informative,you asked great questions. I do have a question for you. I have golden age newspaper comic strips of a now defunct newspaper from England. The comic strip is called "space captain Jim stalwart" if any of your contacts have these and would like to sell them please let me know. I need very few to complete the run, 1954-57. Awesome job

[@greatpix]

Almost all those comics talked about and seen in the background I either own now or used to own (before my mom made me get rid of them). I'm surprised I didn't see anyone I used to know since I lived in Orange County for 54 years and went to a lot of the shops like Land of Oh's and Ah's by Mile Square Park, Freedonia Funnyworks in Orange, and Warriors, Wizards and Robots in (Westminster?). Anyone old enough to remember those places?

[@comicbookninja5268]

Do you remember Mile High Comics had a store in Orange County?

[@greatpix]

@@comicbookninja5268 No I didn't. Where was it and what years was it open? d

[@comicbookninja5268]

@@greatpix I think it was Anaheim. It was the early 90's and I only went there once. It wasn't the huge warehouse like the one in Colorado.

[@greatpix]

@@comicbookninja5268 I was going to Freedonia Funnyworrks around that time frame. I stopped buying comics around '96. I would have liked to have checked them out though.

[@vertualvice]

In theory, a good concept for a segment, but too many of the people seem to try to push the book they are trying to sell. As a Marvel guy, I agree DC is undervalued but I've collected long enough to know WB will f up DC when they can.

[@Swagglehaus]

I felt like the dealers were just genuinely excited about the books that they had :). They're just offering suggestions. Also hopefully DC can eventually turn that corner.

[@upagradepressing2118]

@@Swagglehaus thats the major thing. (Basing price climbs on live cinema) if DC does eventually get there 💩 together. Talk about alot of room for growth on those books.

[@AnanaNegra]

I agree with you Larry. I think something more interesting would have been to interview other collectors and see what their thoughts were. It seems like a conflict of interest asking what a collector should buy to a dealer... If I were a dealer, I would want to sell my most expensive item (like the guy at the end). Seems silly to be asked what effectively would be, “what can someone buy from you for cheap because it’s undervalued”?! If a dealer is doing their job right, none of their books should be undervalued. They’re there to make money and move product. They may be genuine in their enthusiasm, but at the end of the day they at there to sell.

[@Whalewraith]

Crazy how its all about the MCU, even all those Fox Marvel movies never really moved prices (with the exception of New Mutants 98)

[@eljeffe7472]

squeezable like Charmin!! good tips from the industry pro's. thanks!

[@bad5867]

This, and the recent video concerning trading have been two of my favorites of yours Swag! Really great stuff! Also question if you get a second, what mic do you use here? Thanks!

[@spyderpaul314]

Just picked up a copy of ASM 33 at my local lcs. Great story!

[@LicoInvestments]

Incredible advice! Thanks!!

[@JayCo-]

what do you guys think about thedigital comic books nfts on VeVe? marvel #1 and ghostrider look so good. and you can read them without ruining them

[@78pts.of.articulation]

loved the video!!

[@cking8863]

Lol... I hung Batman 423 on my wall (in a sleeve) when I was a kid, because I liked the cover 😬... Who knew it would be worth so much!

[@MetalBum]

Great advice thanks swaggy P

[@Boxingbear]

I have been snagging Tales Of Suspense as well. Still a lot of affordable books.

[@iceman2796]

Absolutely great video. The insight was very interesting. I have to say Tales to Astonish 27 and the Secret Wars books are the ones I would think about. I keep thinking DC Flash and Green Lantern will eventually go crazy. I've never collected old DC books but those I think more about everyday. The art is great on those titles and they can be had for a good price.

[@sundays5586]

Secret Wars #8 is a fantastic book that will always be well collected, however as an investment it's difficult for me to get excited at a 9.8 with over 3000 copies on the CGC census.

[@kevinprice2058]

Awesome video...sounds like they know their stuff

[@MrRobertB]

The Marvel Previews with Satana I bought for £2 and gave my copy to Andy Lanning as a thank you for searching for some comic art for me.

[@victorreyes2196]

Hey hallo what is the name or how can I find the book plastic covering the comic that has the grading

[@tomlennox3359]

Great video. Collective thinking.

[@dope_comix4455]

I agree about the ASM 33. Also ASM 50 ,Batman 251 and Joker 1 from the self titled 1975 series

[@bobmatteis4130]

Hey what’s up this is Bob in Connecticut anyway if they are a key vintage the way the market is now you have to be rich to buy that stuff. I got my books a few years ago before the comic book boom. Thank God I still have my superman 1 5.0 moderate professional restoration no trimming pieces added yes I was told I would get well over $100,000 for that there are only 165 copies that exist. I still have my Batman 1 5.0 restored I paid $10,500 the superman I paid $12,500. I have two copies of amazing fantasy 15 one of those is 6.0 I only paid $4000 obviously it’s worth well over $100,000 6.5 just sold for $225,000. I still have my amazing fantasy 15 8.0 restored no trimming believe it or not I got that for $450 years ago ungraded from the comics buyers guide newspaper. A few other books I have tales of suspense 39 8.5 X-Men 1.7.0 fantastic four 48 9.6 Amazing Spider-Man 1 6.5. Yes everyone has a good point you have to be wealthy to buy these kind of books

[@JayCo-]

love your channel

[@colinnash2390]

Sorry guys but I disagree with this type of "speculative hype/buy this for 2022" kind of video. You have to ask yourselves what does this do for us collectors? Firstly, it suddenly propels lesser key comics that were generally within our price range into the stratosphere. Which means, something you wanted to buy suddenly becomes beyond your budget. You only have to check the comic auctions and Ebay to see the effect that profiling and hyping a lower tier comic on KZbin does to its price soon after. I've seen it time and time again. A classic example in this video is the guy from Champions Comics who hypes Amazing Spiderman #33 as a must buy issue. This nice end of story comic that's been sitting there not doing very much sold in a grade 9.4 at Heritage Auctions in Summer 2021 at it's highest sale figure of $1600. Ok, we were in the bubble after all, Heritage are the upper tier of auction houses. After the above video was released the same grade just sold on ComicLink for $2556. That's a 60% increase for a non key issue? Believe me, this is not a coincidence. Maybe you will also see Avengers #9 (1st Wonder Man) go through the roof next? Can the people who make these videos please think about the affects they have in the marketplace. I accept that some collectors are into this type of speculation but, they should in turn accept that feeding their desire can also be compromising.

[@atapene]

So, what, no-one should make any content?

[@Coronado-nz7wu]

Lots of nice books in every booth!

[@thecrimsonking5142]

Hi quick question do you know the best place to go get bulk comic books for a good price???

[@Toeasy1234-r4x]

Great video thanks

[@seanpeck682]

I was the guy that bought that Vampire Tales first Blade solo from him!

[@MrSanrioent]

Great Content !!!!

[@HAMGoesSam]

Thank you for making this video

[@latenite.comics4378]

I wish Mr Zurzolo expanded on the “original art” market and the potential future it may hold. Do you collect OA Swag?

[@Swagglehaus]

You know I haven't taken the leap into that world yet, but I am curious about it. Maybe next show I'm at, I can do some interviews with people about it.

[@latenite.comics4378]

@@Swagglehaus I think its a very interesting topic; I’ll be looking forward to the insight you may find.

[@pcorey182]

Golden Age Comics are the way to go, they are so rare compared to Silver age Bronze Age books the prices I seen for silver and bronze age books of recent makes golden age books really r a deal and yes that's what I've been buying a lot lately as I'd rather invest my money into a book we're sometimes there's only one listing of that book or only three or four copies at any one time opposed to 300 copies of a Bronze Age book or 100 copies of Silver age book but at the end the day the one vendor got it right collect what you like.

[@FlamingoKicker]

The biggest problem with collecting comics is once it has been professionally graded and sealed you never can look at or enjoy the comic within. If there was a way of recording the entire issue say as a pdf file and then encapsulating that in a QR code on the back then you could always scan that and actually SEE and READ and APPRECIATE the art and story you paid so much money for. Regrettably this can never happen because the grading companies are third-party entities in these proceedings and the original publishers (more often than not DC or MARVEL) would never allow such a thing to be done cause they want you to pay THEM and read those comics online on their various web services.

[@atapene]

This is basically Veve. For marvel at least.

[@silveragesurfer_COMICS]

Thanks for this video. Good info⚡⚡👍👍

[@kryptoniterocks8245]

Micky the best books you should buy is the ones you want.. Don't look at the market because it's a field of "what should I get folks out there".. Buy a book that you want is the best and on,h way.. Look at Silver surfer #3. Last year all they hype and now look at the masses on that book are screaming nooooo.. Foolish way to buy IMO

[@timothymarkin4481]

I agree with Jeff at Angelo’s Comics: why ISNT a magazine sized comic considered a first appearance? I always use Marvel Super Special 16 as an example. First true Boba Fett, Yoda and Lando, but people want Star Wars 42 and 43, which are REPRINTS! SMH. A first appearance is a first appearance…and the mags are COMIC BOOKS! And XMen 12 also features art by the legendary Alex Toth, a giant of comics and animation.

[@stampscapes]

Great idea for a vid!

[@MannySimoneCards]

Wow what an amzing resource

[@darrenlambert2099]

I'll save everybody 22 minutes of their lives and give you the answer. Question: What do comic book dealers think collectors should buy? Answer: They should buy whatever the comic book dealer is trying to sell them.

[@zoso73]

How do I get Phil's hairstylist?

[@davidv.3135]

Good information.

[@dakoitcave817]

Nightwing is $100 because no one is confident with DC spec. The only comfort is with Batman, and his rogues gallery...that’s it. Any Batman characters like Nightwing, or Spoiler or Azrael is a longshot, and even if there is a chance, we won’t see them for at least a decade. Not in cinema at least. Also let’s face it, Batgirl has been in development hell, Birds of Prey got cancelled etc.

[@Swagglehaus]

For sure, but even movie spec aside, he's become a fan favorite character...so def seems like the foundation is there for that book to really blow up. (Kinda like how the deadpool book blew up)

[@jacob_comics]

Good stuff watched all 👍

[@royberger2259]

Mr. Natural, Dr. Atomic, Fritz The Cat, Freak Brothers are 50 years old now.