I've personally been focusing on silver and bronze age. Specifically 1st run silver surfer (9.6-9.8 if the deal is good) and ASM black suit keys. And a few modern age books (Batman court of owls, X-Men #1 all covers, and other various books). Great video thanks for sharing
The approach, setup, and style of this video was different than anything else in the Comic book space on TH-cam, GREAT job. Also, that first "Ryan from Automatic Comics" made me laugh way too loud in my car. Well done Swagglehaus!
I agree with the 20 cent category in this video, Bronze Age 1970's. If i had to invest 1000 dollars now and sell what i buy 3 years from now, i have 2 words for you, X-MEN KEYS. Why, because comic book collectors from the 1960's 1970's, 1980's and 1990's like Marvel Comics and they like the X-Men. Most of them grew up collecting X-Men comic books. And the collectors from the 1990's grew up watching the X-Men animated series and buying the X-Men series drawn by Jim Lee. All of those collectors are grown up and have money to spend. The new X-Men animated series will be released next year on Disney Plus and within the next 3 years an X-Men movie will surely be announced by Kevin Feige at Marvel Studies. I'd buy any of the following books first. X-Men 94, X-Men 100, X-Men 101, X-Men 104, X-Men 109, X-Men 116, X-Men 120, X-Men 121, X-Men 129, X-Men 130, X-Men 133, X-Men 244 and Giant Size X-Men #1. Have fun everyone.
@@topher83 For issue 266, newsstand copies only. There are already 8000 copies of issue 266 CGC graded in a condition of 9.6 & 9.8. That is too many copies but most of those copies are likely direct sale copies.
@@maxbokov2878 Too many copies of X-Men books in the 1990's were printed. Books from the 1990's need to either have a classic cover or have key significance. The book also needs to be in a condition of 9.6 or better. I would only invest in an X-Men book from the 1990's in a condition of 9.8 that is available for purchase below the fair market value and preferably a newsstand variant.
General rule purchase books published before 1976. Modern variants will feel it the most and GA the least. Many of us don’t have the luxury of purchasing books with “ fun “ money and choices will be made. If you need to feel emotional about your books pick out your top 10 and put the rest in play. Just an opinion because no one really knows . Good stuff Swags
This. Was. Awesome! About 7-8 yrs back, I felt that the Silver age would be mined clean and I started picking up books like WWBN 32, MS 5, TOD 10, etc. on the cheap. Glad I did.
There's a lot of kids out there who don't know who Nova or Normee's are but know who Spider-Man is folks.. Go with culture icons folks is the moral of the story plus a safe A ++ investment. Nuff said. Well played Swag 👌
1. This is my favorite video of yours ever. Funny, but very informative and well thought out. 2. I seriously was waiting for you to end with “And that’s why you should buy Darkhawk #1.” And flip the white board over to just have like 6 copies on the other side.
EXCELLENT upload Swaggle! I was actually discussing this same topic with my brother just the other night. Your video WAS NOT boring, too long, or uninteresting. Thanks as always Swaggle for the information and the discussion.
I watched the whole thing! Loved it! I’ve been making those very same choices Over the last couple of years in that order instinctively, and your white board affirmed it and explains it very well! Thanks!
great video, ive blended this approach as ive been getting back in: 40% golden age, 30% silver with a focus on cheap high grade raw, and 30% modern with a sub focus on 90s small run stuff like bone and evil ernie... my newest stuff ive been chasing is 9.8 invincible. edit: ill dabble in copper/bronze but only massive keys in high grade
You just described me exactly. I'm new to collecting and I only focus on keys. I am key collector Kevin. But I do try to find a good price and plan on long term holds.
After seeing your latest whiteboard, Swag Talk, I was pleasantly surprise to find this older but mainstay vid. Great job explaining. You kept it fun also that compelled me to watch it all!😃👍
Very unique and excellent thoughts. Logical way of looking at things. However, I was surprised you didn't end by showing a couple 20 cent monsters that you like?
Swag, you'll be pleased to know I just bought my 4th copy of Darkhawk #1 lol. I think I also decided 1-50 is going to be my first run collection goal. No ebay, but allowing whatnot and hopefully in person finds. I think I already have most of the hard to find ones, so shouldn't be a super expensive venture, bit that's good so I can focus on the fun of the hunt. If you have any spare run fillers let me know.
Yo swagg, every time you do one of these videos I learn something. between this and run your collection like a GM of a sports franchise there's a ton of good information here. Now I have to go re-evaluate some things🤣👍🏾🤝🏽
Swag what a great video. Love your delivery and explanation of things making it fun an enjoyable to watch and learn. I am new to comics (just bought my first over the weekend) and enjoying learning going down rabbit holes ahead. As your video is one of the first I've ever seen (found you from Neo), can you recommended any other good learning resources and/or you tubers that produce good content for newbs?
Solid video. Although I think more people know tales of the Betty yellow cover than you think. Give yourself another 5 years in the collecting biz and you will venture there and love it :)
Oh I actually really do love it :). And I think it’s actually the best choice. But I think you need to be a seasoned collector to navigate it - which is why I’m not recommending it to the type of collector that would ask this question :). But yes, I’m eyeing it.
I've watched this twice bc it's just so damn good. Thank you for framing the landscape for us right-brainers that analyze by 'feel'. I see yer left-handed which means you could proffer such perspective agn and agn. I hope you do bc we don't understand those other nerds.
I think this video is fantastic, but the variables lead you towards the 20 cent monster books. "Buyer has a thousand dollars" which means they can either only get a low grade Betty a higher grade monster 20, or an over produced 9.0 range mid collectable. Or roll the dice twice on new heros 2.0. A new investor on their own wouldn't know the new heroes so that would rule them out too. The budget and the time restrictions really pushed the 20 cent monsters. Let's say we have a new collector, who has 4 grand to play with and isn't expecting results in three years but in 20, or better for their children. Betty comics will still be old, but will the fact that they're almost 100 years old now give them a more antique appeal? The 20 cent monsters probably still have great appeal because of the cover art and monster love. The over played marvel characters might be all but finished, will our kids even like wolverine or spiderman once the hero 2.0's overtake them? Will they end up as "grandpa's old hero's crerated by some guy named S.Lee"... Will Miles Morales, Spider Gwen, X23 etc take over and make us forget about the copper age super heros? My kids like Miles and Gwen more than Spiderman... And who's next? I think the answer is diversification of the collection. Have a few Betty's. Make sure you have great cover art 20' cent monsters. Build your collection full of the copper heros and key cover arts. And dabble in speculate with new heros that make sense going forward. Miles... Miles > Last of us.
New to your channel ☮️ Excellent video Mr. Swag. I had to stand, sit down, and then stand up again during my applause at the end of your presentation 🤘
I would invest in 2 or 3 books in the captain copper category. 2 or 3 books will be less risk and more moveable. I just got an ASW 300 Newsstand, CGC graded 7.0 from eBay. Good deal. I’ll probably hold it.
2 months ago I picked up my Tales of the Betty Yellow Cover for $600. Don’t think census was near 500 but closer to 200…. The title I picked Don Winslow of the Navy number 1 CGC 5.5. Classic 1940’ comic
I like to diversify with around 50 percent in Twenty cent monsters and speculative characters i enjoy in the Captain copper and SH 2.0. Take your time and invest what you can afford to loose every year. Never fear or fomo.
Makes a lot of sense (and maybe even some dollars). I have a similar format that I use when buying books outside of my PC. Btw, yes, I have Darkhawk #1. In fact, I have enough Datkhawk #1's to secure my retirement as early as the year 2323. Yayyy...
Or buy all the Spawn homage covers 220-230. They are all low print runs and very tough books. They will only go up. You'll spend a tad more than a grand but it will be worth it later down the road. This indie comic has the staying power other indies do not. 2 very popular spin offs. With scorched and king spawn with record sales. Spawn is the future. Just my take on some books with staying power.
For sure. I think if you're a seasoned collector, Golden age is probably the way to go. But that's the key, you have to know what you're doing - which is hard for a lot of people.
I prefer perennials…Silver, Bronze and Copper. They have the greatest upside and the lowest risk. I would never buy a modern book. The risk to reward is too great. Golden is not even in the conversation…too rich for my blood. How’s this for an experiment. I have a Wolverine Nabisco. Raw but most likely a 9.6 - 9.8 candidate. Who would trade that for a mid Silver or a high Bronze/Copper?
WTB Captain Copper #181 - 9.8 - willing to pay waaay over FMV for custom Capt Copper CGC slab. The FOMO is real! You should do one of these every week and just take 5 books randomly from the weekly 100. A+
damn,... quantifiable data and I love the column on who your target buyer would be, something I am struggling with now.... How to move these lower end, baby books to move up to the toddler books :D
Well you only have a $1000 so you can’t afford those characters. You’re really only looking at Black Widow, Hawkeye, Vision types. Plus I did say that Stans is my second choice :)
I enjoy these videos! Sometimes I’m wondering if it’s worth buying an ugly hulk 181 in 1.5 incomplete with a huge tear lol. Trying to see where that would fit in these categories
Actually, there is a right answer to this question -- you should take about $10 of the money and spend it on a reader-grade copy of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire issue 9, wherein Luke punks Dr. Doom. It is the single loftiest expression of the comic book art form, and is unlikely to be surpassed, ever. Then send the other $990 to me, for providing such good advice.
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I feel like every new collector should watch this. Very well articulated and solid points.
Thanks! Appreciate you saying that
@@Swagglehaus you should do a series of this, with a different horizon and overall budget
I've personally been focusing on silver and bronze age. Specifically 1st run silver surfer (9.6-9.8 if the deal is good) and ASM black suit keys. And a few modern age books (Batman court of owls, X-Men #1 all covers, and other various books).
Great video thanks for sharing
The approach, setup, and style of this video was different than anything else in the Comic book space on TH-cam, GREAT job. Also, that first "Ryan from Automatic Comics" made me laugh way too loud in my car. Well done Swagglehaus!
Oh man. I love being put in the same category as Jeff (GA Guru) 😃
haha, you're a guru to me :D
Would love to see your take on the same question… especially your particular method of analysis. 😃
That's a brilliant way to present the options. Good job. This was excellent.
w00t w00t! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I agree with the 20 cent category in this video, Bronze Age 1970's. If i had to invest 1000 dollars now and sell what i buy 3 years from now, i have 2 words for you, X-MEN KEYS. Why, because comic book collectors from the 1960's 1970's, 1980's and 1990's like Marvel Comics and they like the X-Men. Most of them grew up collecting X-Men comic books. And the collectors from the 1990's grew up watching the X-Men animated series and buying the X-Men series drawn by Jim Lee. All of those collectors are grown up and have money to spend. The new X-Men animated series will be released next year on Disney Plus and within the next 3 years an X-Men movie will surely be announced by Kevin Feige at Marvel Studies. I'd buy any of the following books first. X-Men 94, X-Men 100, X-Men 101, X-Men 104, X-Men 109, X-Men 116, X-Men 120, X-Men 121, X-Men 129, X-Men 130, X-Men 133, X-Men 244 and Giant Size X-Men #1. Have fun everyone.
mmmmmhmmm :)
Think 266 is worth the buy right now?
@@topher83 For issue 266, newsstand copies only. There are already 8000 copies of issue 266 CGC graded in a condition of 9.6 & 9.8. That is too many copies but most of those copies are likely direct sale copies.
But what about x-men from 90s? They are also popular and good?
@@maxbokov2878 Too many copies of X-Men books in the 1990's were printed. Books from the 1990's need to either have a classic cover or have key significance. The book also needs to be in a condition of 9.6 or better. I would only invest in an X-Men book from the 1990's in a condition of 9.8 that is available for purchase below the fair market value and preferably a newsstand variant.
Great video. Just discovered this channel a week ago. There are lots of videos for me to catch up on.
General rule purchase books published before 1976. Modern variants will feel it the most and GA the least.
Many of us don’t have the luxury of purchasing books with “ fun “ money and choices will be made. If you need to feel emotional about your books pick out your top 10 and put the rest in play. Just an opinion because no one really knows . Good stuff Swags
This. Was. Awesome! About 7-8 yrs back, I felt that the Silver age would be mined clean and I started picking up books like WWBN 32, MS 5, TOD 10, etc. on the cheap. Glad I did.
very smart
If there is ever a coarse in college teaching "how to invest in comics for beginners", this would be a solid video to watch. Great job Swagg!
hehe thanks!
There's a lot of kids out there who don't know who Nova or Normee's are but know who Spider-Man is folks.. Go with culture icons folks is the moral of the story plus a safe A ++ investment. Nuff said. Well played Swag 👌
The 3 comic book series always to check on Batman, Spiderman and X-Men. Always relevant.
Honorable sleeper Spawn.
Man, you are the real deal. Part time therapist, life coach, teacher, and comic book investor. Ted Talk next for sure. Keep up the great work!
hehe, thanks. Don't know about all those, but glad you liked the video :)
I have never been so excited for a class session. I have learned so much in so little time. I feel like there's a pop quiz coming soon. ROFL!!!!
1. This is my favorite video of yours ever. Funny, but very informative and well thought out.
2. I seriously was waiting for you to end with “And that’s why you should buy Darkhawk #1.” And flip the white board over to just have like 6 copies on the other side.
Thanks! Haha, oh man I wish I actually finished the video like that :P
@@Swagglehaus It would have been your own version of a Rickroll. A..Mickroll?
I’ll see myself out.
EXCELLENT upload Swaggle! I was actually discussing this same topic with my brother just the other night. Your video WAS NOT boring, too long, or uninteresting. Thanks as always Swaggle for the information and the discussion.
I watched the whole thing! Loved it! I’ve been making those very same choices Over the last couple of years in that order instinctively, and your white board affirmed it and explains it very well! Thanks!
great video, ive blended this approach as ive been getting back in: 40% golden age, 30% silver with a focus on cheap high grade raw, and 30% modern with a sub focus on 90s small run stuff like bone and evil ernie... my newest stuff ive been chasing is 9.8 invincible.
edit: ill dabble in copper/bronze but only massive keys in high grade
You just described me exactly. I'm new to collecting and I only focus on keys. I am key collector Kevin. But I do try to find a good price and plan on long term holds.
"Hi, I'm Mickey. Welcome to my TED talk. 👏👏👏👏👏" Absolutely love it, brother! Brilliant 😂
Haha :). Glad you enjoyed it
After seeing your latest whiteboard, Swag Talk, I was pleasantly surprise to find this older but mainstay vid. Great job explaining. You kept it fun also that compelled me to watch it all!😃👍
Very unique and excellent thoughts. Logical way of looking at things. However, I was surprised you didn't end by showing a couple 20 cent monsters that you like?
Swag, you'll be pleased to know I just bought my 4th copy of Darkhawk #1 lol. I think I also decided 1-50 is going to be my first run collection goal. No ebay, but allowing whatnot and hopefully in person finds. I think I already have most of the hard to find ones, so shouldn't be a super expensive venture, bit that's good so I can focus on the fun of the hunt. If you have any spare run fillers let me know.
Yo swagg, every time you do one of these videos I learn something. between this and run your collection like a GM of a sports franchise there's a ton of good information here. Now I have to go re-evaluate some things🤣👍🏾🤝🏽
Hey Wag, please do an other of these videos...just really interesting to watch
Swag what a great video. Love your delivery and explanation of things making it fun an enjoyable to watch and learn. I am new to comics (just bought my first over the weekend) and enjoying learning going down rabbit holes ahead. As your video is one of the first I've ever seen (found you from Neo), can you recommended any other good learning resources and/or you tubers that produce good content for newbs?
Solid video. Although I think more people know tales of the Betty yellow cover than you think. Give yourself another 5 years in the collecting biz and you will venture there and love it :)
Oh I actually really do love it :). And I think it’s actually the best choice. But I think you need to be a seasoned collector to navigate it - which is why I’m not recommending it to the type of collector that would ask this question :). But yes, I’m eyeing it.
@@Swagglehaus very true!
" A x A = a million dollars" 😆 best swag quote ever. My favorite video of yours so far.
This was such a fun way to explain the market. Very well done!
Thanks so much!
Amazing video Sawg! Great template to use when wanting to invest and even when just wanting to buy for the PC. Loved it!
I've watched this twice bc it's just so damn good. Thank you for framing the landscape for us right-brainers that analyze by 'feel'. I see yer left-handed which means you could proffer such perspective agn and agn. I hope you do bc we don't understand those other nerds.
Very well done Sir. I’ve been collecting for a long time and I learned something new after watching.
I bought my only copy of Marvel Spotlight #5 about seven or eight years ago.
It was raw graded at a 7.0
I paid $170.00 for it then.
Someone give that guy an EMMY! :) another fun vid/performance, thanks. My takeaway is: $1000 on Darkhawk.
I think this video is fantastic, but the variables lead you towards the 20 cent monster books. "Buyer has a thousand dollars" which means they can either only get a low grade Betty a higher grade monster 20, or an over produced 9.0 range mid collectable. Or roll the dice twice on new heros 2.0. A new investor on their own wouldn't know the new heroes so that would rule them out too. The budget and the time restrictions really pushed the 20 cent monsters.
Let's say we have a new collector, who has 4 grand to play with and isn't expecting results in three years but in 20, or better for their children.
Betty comics will still be old, but will the fact that they're almost 100 years old now give them a more antique appeal?
The 20 cent monsters probably still have great appeal because of the cover art and monster love.
The over played marvel characters might be all but finished, will our kids even like wolverine or spiderman once the hero 2.0's overtake them? Will they end up as "grandpa's old hero's crerated by some guy named S.Lee"...
Will Miles Morales, Spider Gwen, X23 etc take over and make us forget about the copper age super heros? My kids like Miles and Gwen more than Spiderman...
And who's next?
I think the answer is diversification of the collection. Have a few Betty's. Make sure you have great cover art 20' cent monsters. Build your collection full of the copper heros and key cover arts. And dabble in speculate with new heros that make sense going forward. Miles...
Miles > Last of us.
I watched the whole thing! Great viewing, great insight, great advice.
Thanks! Appreciate that
Great video my friend ✨
Thank you 🤗! Glad you enjoyed it
Swag, one of my viewers suggested this video to me, loved it! Thanks!
Thanks Bronze Age! Glad you liked it!
Really great video! Felt like you did a great job breaking down the risk and reward of the comic market!
Great video and way to break it down. I’m sure every collector would have their own twists to the column headings but the methodology is great.
New to your channel ☮️ Excellent video Mr. Swag. I had to stand, sit down, and then stand up again during my applause at the end of your presentation 🤘
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
I would invest in 2 or 3 books in the captain copper category. 2 or 3 books will be less risk and more moveable.
I just got an ASW 300 Newsstand, CGC graded 7.0 from eBay. Good deal. I’ll probably hold it.
I'm halfway in. Great video. I love I have an idea of specific boks in my head from your vague satirical category names lol.
haha, thanks! Glad you liked it :P
This is the best video you have ever done. Period. Fight me.
Let’s get a current version of this video
Crazy good video! Well done Swag!
Thanks!!!
Sure investing for a 3 year plan sounds great but I’m in for the long haul baby, bring me all that Stan the Man has to offer
2 months ago I picked up my Tales of the Betty Yellow Cover for $600. Don’t think census was near 500 but closer to 200…. The title I picked Don Winslow of the Navy number 1 CGC 5.5. Classic 1940’ comic
I like to diversify with around 50 percent in Twenty cent monsters and speculative characters i enjoy in the Captain copper and SH 2.0. Take your time and invest what you can afford to loose every year. Never fear or fomo.
OMG - it’s Professor Swaggle!🤣
Makes a lot of sense (and maybe even some dollars).
I have a similar format that I use when buying books outside of my PC.
Btw, yes, I have Darkhawk #1.
In fact, I have enough Datkhawk #1's to secure my retirement as early as the year 2323.
Yayyy...
haha, me too. We're going to the moon together!
I love how you’ve put this together.
That was actually fun to follow along. Very original. Now excuse me as I go to my LCS for some 20cent monsters
Hehe thanks! Be careful out there
Thank you that does help alot. I was a bit confused at first about the names but i think I understand have seen the video all the way through.
Video #2: Show 1-2 examples of each category. Very awesome video. Your logical videos are the best.
This is really great advice. I’ve always had this question on my mind going to SD comic con. Thanks again.
Great video. Nice way to present the information. I watched the whole video, so yes I would definitely watch more content like this!
Awesome, thank you!
I’m all in on superhero 2.0 she’s great
Can’t really disagree with anything you’ve presented here.. well done
Nice one swag
Love how I watched this all this, and we were on the same page 😂
Or buy all the Spawn homage covers 220-230. They are all low print runs and very tough books. They will only go up. You'll spend a tad more than a grand but it will be worth it later down the road. This indie comic has the staying power other indies do not. 2 very popular spin offs. With scorched and king spawn with record sales. Spawn is the future. Just my take on some books with staying power.
This was entertaining and informative, thank you!
Summary Bronze > silver > golden > Copper > modern (based on video). Personally, I would choose golden age because I know it well.
For sure. I think if you're a seasoned collector, Golden age is probably the way to go. But that's the key, you have to know what you're doing - which is hard for a lot of people.
This was absolutely hilarious. The question is do these terms you coined Hold
Wowwww “Captain Copper” really wanted to be revealed!!
Great vid
Can’t believe I sat through that whole video just to find out I’m a Keycollector Kevin. Loved the video though.
Fun video!
I prefer perennials…Silver, Bronze and Copper. They have the greatest upside and the lowest risk.
I would never buy a modern book. The risk to reward is too great.
Golden is not even in the conversation…too rich for my blood.
How’s this for an experiment.
I have a Wolverine Nabisco. Raw but most likely a 9.6 - 9.8 candidate.
Who would trade that for a mid Silver or a high Bronze/Copper?
Some of those twenty cent monsters are creeping up on fifty years.
Great point!
Best video so far. 5 yr and 10yr would be cool. Thanks.
Missed opportunity to call #3 Twenty Cent Bronzesters 😆
hahah ;)
Nice video, thanks for the tips!
Let’s do this monthly!
WTB Captain Copper #181 - 9.8 - willing to pay waaay over FMV for custom Capt Copper CGC slab. The FOMO is real! You should do one of these every week and just take 5 books randomly from the weekly 100. A+
Watched it all :)
Good work my friend 😀
Thanks!!
What is "Super hero 2.0?"
damn,... quantifiable data and I love the column on who your target buyer would be, something I am struggling with now.... How to move these lower end, baby books to move up to the toddler books :D
I needed this thank you 🙏🏽
Fun video Swag - but I have to disagree about Stans has beens - Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom are going to get hot in the next 3 years IMHO
Well you only have a $1000 so you can’t afford those characters. You’re really only looking at Black Widow, Hawkeye, Vision types. Plus I did say that Stans is my second choice :)
@@Swagglehaus In which case I agree with the Swag !
Great video Swag 👍
Channeling our inner Rudy, are we? Well done.
Haha Rudy is amazing. I love a lot of channels that do the white board thing so thought it would be cool to try it out.
Interesting 🤔 video
Good info and thought process
At your point in collecting.id use that money to complete runs.grab all your fillers and newer books that youve missed!👍
Great video Swag.
Is census representing the total census or only the census within the grade specified on the whiteboard?
Sorry should have clarified. It represents the general total census across all grades.
Love this video. Spot on. 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job buddy
Thanks 👍!
Fun, entertaining and super comprehensive breakdown. To the moon! 🚀 🌝
Thanks for the lesson professor. I appreciate your efforts. Please give 3-examples of books that you own that are “Twenty Cent Monsters”?
Bronze Xmen
I'm gonna need a bigger grease board.
So is Punisher’s 1st app. (ASM 129) a Stan’s has been or a Twenty cent monster?
Its got a "20 Cent" price tag on the cover ;)
I enjoy these videos! Sometimes I’m wondering if it’s worth buying an ugly hulk 181 in 1.5 incomplete with a huge tear lol. Trying to see where that would fit in these categories
It is curious as to why you would want a low grade copy of that key. It's been reprinted. If u just want to read the story.
AMS 300 highest grade at $1,000
this is good
That was half my work presentations there 😀
hehe :P
Actually, there is a right answer to this question -- you should take about $10 of the money and spend it on a reader-grade copy of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire issue 9, wherein Luke punks Dr. Doom. It is the single loftiest expression of the comic book art form, and is unlikely to be surpassed, ever. Then send the other $990 to me, for providing such good advice.
Excellent!
Many thanks!