so true...I live in NY so I go to the NYC COMIC CON at the Javits Center (or I did, I have'nt been in 2 yrs) and it's soooo commecial now, the last time I went it was sooo packed you couldn't see the floor, I had to fight just to find a vendor with books. ist they sell everything else under the sun except the kitchen sink...I HAD PROBLEMS JUST FINDING A COMIC BOOK VENDOR!!!, and I make sure I pick the day the celebrities are NOT there, I don't care about panels or the new movie previews. My 1st con was over 15yrs ago...shit was not like this.
remember years back I watch this comic con Documentary said comicbook venders getting push down even more a lot this BIG STUDIO Companies getting BIGGER and BIGGER each year putting up coming movies, toys and TV shows. exclusives like Funko Pop!, NECA and Figures BUT, what about the comics, that's how comic con started some guys started the convention selling or trading comics
True, My first convention was in Corpus Christi TX at Realms Con in 2010 they were little small Venders selling after market toys, anime figures up t shirts and backpacks, Fan Art and heck Lucky finding Anime DVDs. This past Apirl I went to McAllen TX all I see in around venders was FUNKO POPS, DC and Marvel figures re selling them higher money, only two Local comicbook venders and one anime store. DAMN How times have changes now it's just making money of these things.
Not many comics get sold at the large comic cons anymore. I doubt high-rollers with money to burn buy many high-grade comics at SDCC or any of the Wizard World cons. SDCC is about anything BUT comics. It's basically promo for next year's movies and TV shows as well as releases of exclusive toys and statues you'll mostly be able to pay at con level prices or less online within the next year. Most of the original vendors that were at the first SDCC shows in the early 1970s don't even go anymore because they didn't sell enough at SDCC to make it worth the high cost of their booth space. Smaller cons are nicer anyway. More personal, less of this elbow to elbow slogging through sweat and bodies in miserable conditions when the AC isn't working.
I like it when you talk on these videos. It would great to hear yours or manimal's insight on what we are looking at. The video is on point, just need some commentary now
Little did we know that in 7-9 months things would change for the worst... love watching these. I yearn for the return of comic cons and anime conventions!
i have the #180 Hulk comic where the first appearance of Wolverine is in.. Plus i have a matching trading card that matches the cover... Rare item.... both in mint condition..... any takers???
This is what it's all about. How many of those issues were under $150 in those old mile high ads when I was reading as a kid. They were the goal then and they still are now.
Very neat. You know what's crazy? I can't say I've EVER see a video that actually shows the COMICS at San Diego COMIC con! As usual, great job, guys. One question if you have the time: some of those cases, I'm looking thinking "Holy Mother of God, that's gotta be a case worth half a million dollars, if NOT a a million," and was wondering....if, by chance, you can recall...what was the least expensive (but also not THAT beaten up) Amazing Fantasy #15? Heck I assume even like a 2.0 is like four down payments on a car. LOL!
So, assuming that I actually had the money, how do you actually buy one of those expensive books? Is it safe to just walk around with a $10,000 book in your backpack? When guys do buy them, is there a way to do it safely?
Thanks So Much for letting me see some Real Comics at the Show! Thanks for not rushing past the comics in the display booths from some of the Big Name Comic Dealers.... wow Amazing Fantasy 15 was there if you had some Real $$$$$ for a Low Grade Book... Good Work.
I wonder how the vendors get these graded and slabbed comics that are worth tens of thousands of dollars or more safely to the convention center. I'd be scared to buy something like that and then have to walk around with it for the rest of the day.
I wonder how much Mysterio's first appearance goes for now. Being my favorite Marvel villain way before it was cool, I score ASM#13 like 15 years ago for a decent price. Then because I love the character so much, I practically stalked Stan Lee at a little local con and had a one on one with him. He was SO kind and gracious and my dream came true. As a result I had him sign my first appearance Mysterio. I've HEARD autographs actually hurt the value, but I wonder if this really would. But the truth is? The value is fun to know, that's it. Unless I was going to be homeless, I'd never sell it in a million years.
Yo!, S.O.S I need your help, What's the difference between the $75 batman hush absolute edition vs $35 Batman Hush: The 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Hardcover? Nice Video BTW, Did you find any double dippers lol
Just read the Batman by grant morrison omnibus vol 2 and honestly didn’t really like it. I felt near the end especially it skipped around way to much and became difficult to follow. If you’ve read it what did you think of it?
You are guys have such amazing pacing letting our eyes really take in the comics. It is like looking at a comic museum where you can pay for a piece of history.
Cool shirts on both of you. And elite content here. This is where it starts, with these books. You guys delivered!!! And you always start off with Metropolis 👍
Very sad all about Comic Con is just Corporate Business selling Up coming Movies, Shows and Exclusive toys FUNKO POPs, Dc and Marvel figures and promotions from these companies and studios. SAD seeing the Comcbook Venders getting Push down from all that. I geek out seeing All American Comics first appearance of Alan Scott ( Green Lantern )
Thanks to the “two man crew” for bringing the SDCC to living rooms all over the world. I was doing real good until I saw that 9.4 AF15 nested down in Torpedo comics booth. It reminded me to go grab some lotto tickets for tomorrow night !
I'm going back today. I only bought seven to eternity yesterday . I love sci fi, and horror and amazing art. Is there anything else I should pick up? I was thinking of getting saga. I need something epic that i will love reading. I haven't been reading comics in the recent years so tell me what is out there. It can be legendary like dune or neo genesis. I love epic tales
The most underrated part of comic con.... the actual comics lol
so true...I live in NY so I go to the NYC COMIC CON at the Javits Center (or I did, I have'nt been in 2 yrs) and it's soooo commecial now, the last time I went it was sooo packed you couldn't see the floor, I had to fight just to find a vendor with books. ist they sell everything else under the sun except the kitchen sink...I HAD PROBLEMS JUST FINDING A COMIC BOOK VENDOR!!!, and I make sure I pick the day the celebrities are NOT there, I don't care about panels or the new movie previews. My 1st con was over 15yrs ago...shit was not like this.
Facts
remember years back I watch this comic con Documentary said comicbook venders getting push down even more a lot this BIG STUDIO Companies getting BIGGER and BIGGER each year putting up coming movies, toys and TV shows. exclusives like Funko Pop!, NECA and Figures BUT, what about the comics, that's how comic con started some guys started the convention selling or trading comics
True, My first convention was in Corpus Christi TX at Realms Con in 2010 they were little small Venders selling after market toys, anime figures up t shirts and backpacks, Fan Art and heck Lucky finding Anime DVDs. This past Apirl I went to McAllen TX all I see in around venders was FUNKO POPS, DC and Marvel figures re selling them higher money, only two Local comicbook venders and one anime store. DAMN How times have changes now it's just making money of these things.
Nowadays it's all about cosplays and movies
Thank you for highlighting the comics, you know the thing comic con was built on!!!!!
Thank you guys for being the only folks at SDCC to take the time to do this ! :)
holy crap thats a lot of AF15!! so much money just in that one case!!!
That Amazing Fantasy 9.4 @ Torpedo Comics is going for $1.1 million.
Damn!
I'm holding out for a 9.6...
Johnny Smiles the Torpedo in Vegas?
Spread the names of the true creators of Marvel's Universe Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko
I wonder how many of those expensive comics actually
Get sold at the cons.
ZERO LOL.... unless you base your whole trip on wanting a really important key 9.0 or higher.
Not many comics get sold at the large comic cons anymore.
I doubt high-rollers with money to burn buy many high-grade comics at SDCC or any of the Wizard World cons.
SDCC is about anything BUT comics. It's basically promo for next year's movies and TV shows as well as releases of exclusive toys and statues you'll mostly be able to pay at con level prices or less online within the next year.
Most of the original vendors that were at the first SDCC shows in the early 1970s don't even go anymore because they didn't sell enough at SDCC to make it worth the high cost of their booth space.
Smaller cons are nicer anyway. More personal, less of this elbow to elbow slogging through sweat and bodies in miserable conditions when the AC isn't working.
Beautiful books! If only I was rich. I want that X-Men 9.2! Awesome video fellas thanks for the coverage!
It's nice to see some comics. Keep up the good work!
Huge thanks to both of you, music selection is perfect! Hope you're enjoying the con.
I like it when you talk on these videos. It would great to hear yours or manimal's insight on what we are looking at. The video is on point, just need some commentary now
Harley Yee always looks like he hates his life 🤣
And he takes it out on the rest of us with his prices!
He hates his job I guess or he just looks like that all the time.
The boyz takin care of business at Comic Con! Thanks for the great vid!!!
Thanks for the video. Came across the 2018 coverage and now closely follow your posts. Cheers !
NutellaCute Chan Awesome, thanks!
Little did we know that in 7-9 months things would change for the worst... love watching these. I yearn for the return of comic cons and anime conventions!
The Frank Frazetta painting there is crazy! Would have seen an upclose guys.
I didn't even think SDCC had comics anymore. Only hear about people going there to buy exclusives
I remember when it was almost all comics in the early 90s...definitely the most comics ever assembled in one place
dMNNN dem some big boy money books right there.... I didnt see no dollar bins from any dealer.........
Surprised there weren’t any 10s
Rob a bank and hit all of these booths with the quickness lol. Dope coverage!💎✌🏾
Great music at the end....😎😎😎
Thank you.
Always a pleasure to see these great great books..and so many awesome titles..Thanks Guys ..stay out of jail.
i have the #180 Hulk comic where the first appearance of Wolverine is in.. Plus i have a matching trading card that matches the cover... Rare item.... both in mint condition..... any takers???
Music choice is atrocious but those comics are only in my dreams. Finally a magnificent comic content video on the convention.
Thank u for doing that video!!!!!
Def respect Torpedo comics but Metropolis comics is 🔥🔥🔥. Those high grades on those grails are no joke!
J Villa yea but I think Metropolis has consignment books and torpedo owns theirs... crazy books none the less.
oh my gawd!!!!!!!!! this is how you make america great!!!!
all them 80s n 90s nerd....now is the time to cash in your comic collections hahahahahah
This is what it's all about. How many of those issues were under $150 in those old mile high ads when I was reading as a kid. They were the goal then and they still are now.
Millions and Millions of dollars worth of comics under one roof.... ridiculous
Very neat. You know what's crazy? I can't say I've EVER see a video that actually shows the COMICS at San Diego COMIC con! As usual, great job, guys. One question if you have the time: some of those cases, I'm looking thinking "Holy Mother of God, that's gotta be a case worth half a million dollars, if NOT a a million," and was wondering....if, by chance, you can recall...what was the least expensive (but also not THAT beaten up) Amazing Fantasy #15? Heck I assume even like a 2.0 is like four down payments on a car. LOL!
Thank You for Good video Gem mint collectibles 🙏🙏🙏
Great video but it would have been nice to hear all the background noise, it would have felt like you were there.
That music selection was a nice touch! Makes it feel more impactful.
I feel so poor watching this. Love seeing those rare comics.
Great video! Could you do one just about original art?
I'd love to see what's out there.
WOW!!! Those are some amazing slabs on display, one can only dream. Great footage
HOLY , Best of the Best Comic collection EVER.😎👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing. Just love looking at the classic books.
I remember going to comic con as a kid back in the early 90's. There was nothing but vendors selling comic books back then. Dope vid.
So, assuming that I actually had the money, how do you actually buy one of those expensive books? Is it safe to just walk around with a $10,000 book in your backpack? When guys do buy them, is there a way to do it safely?
its like looking at very expensive candy
Ago Myself reading at book ! I don't tell yourself? 😗😗
Fantastic guys.. thanks for sharing all those books 👍
WOW! Took my breath away. DUDE...............
Beautiful!
What are these comics doing at SDCC?
One of the best videos of this Con. Thanks guys, love it
Thanks So Much for letting me see some Real Comics at the Show! Thanks for not rushing past the comics in the display booths from some of the Big Name Comic Dealers.... wow Amazing Fantasy 15 was there if you had some Real $$$$$ for a Low Grade Book... Good Work.
Cheer ! I waited all year to see this ! :) thanks fellas :) !!
Awesome I love The old comics
I wonder how the vendors get these graded and slabbed comics that are worth tens of thousands of dollars or more safely to the convention center. I'd be scared to buy something like that and then have to walk around with it for the rest of the day.
I wonder how much Mysterio's first appearance goes for now. Being my favorite Marvel villain way before it was cool, I score ASM#13 like 15 years ago for a decent price. Then because I love the character so much, I practically stalked Stan Lee at a little local con and had a one on one with him. He was SO kind and gracious and my dream came true. As a result I had him sign my first appearance Mysterio. I've HEARD autographs actually hurt the value, but I wonder if this really would. But the truth is? The value is fun to know, that's it. Unless I was going to be homeless, I'd never sell it in a million years.
Excellent video, my friends! I was in wonderment and awe of a plethora of comic book pulp history before my eyes. Thank you for this journey.
Thank you for this, fellas.
Only video I’ve seen on TH-cam showing the actual comics @ SDCC & it’s awesome. Thanks for posting
we try to highlight the comics and artists alley...the backbone of the con
That’s F ing Wicked,
Totally awesome loved the older books
Yo!, S.O.S I need your help, What's the difference between the $75 batman hush absolute edition vs $35 Batman Hush: The 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Hardcover? Nice Video BTW, Did you find any double dippers lol
i havent seen the 15th anniversary one in person...i doubt its as large as the absolute
I have a ton of never opened comics..thinking about getting them graded...
i would only grade key issues...first appearances and such
Gem Mint Collectibles hmm i have all early 90s so prob worth nothing. . I have Spawn/Batman. Spectacular Spiderman 200 amazing spiderman 375
@@deuceb0i spawn 1 in a 9.8...if it comes back anything less its not really worth it
Gem Mint Collectibles cool. I guess its personal preference then. Too bad none of the death of superman stuff is worth anything
Just read the Batman by grant morrison omnibus vol 2 and honestly didn’t really like it. I felt near the end especially it skipped around way to much and became difficult to follow. If you’ve read it what did you think of it?
the review is filmed....will drop after sdcc...hated it
This video is so satisfying 👌
"COMIC" Con.... Thank you for making a video showcasing all those awesome grails. Never get tired of seeing those books!!!
A 9.4 graded Amazing Fantasy #15? I bet the asking price was at least $500,000?
1.1M
There are actual comics there? 😮 can’t be much of the floor space. But that 7.5 amazing fantasies must go for a pretty penny...
A feast for the eyes! Thanks Bro!
Omg one day i Will go to the SDCC I SWEAR 😍😭 that part looks so Amazing 😍😍😍😍
I miss the older days of SDCC, when it was about the comics and gaming. Now it's too much media.
Tommy Hancher Jr You are absoltuly right!
Great video guys!
Hey Gem can you please do me a big favor and and pick up an amazing fantasy spiderman in a 9.4 for me. Check is in the mail! 😂
joseph citelli lol got u
Now thats a collection of comics!!!
You are guys have such amazing pacing letting our eyes really take in the comics. It is like looking at a comic museum where you can pay for a piece of history.
Great video!
Cool shirts on both of you. And elite content here. This is where it starts, with these books.
You guys delivered!!! And you always start off with Metropolis 👍
Great video guys ..
thank you for taking us on the comic con tour, almost like being there myself :)
Another 💎 production! One of these years the wife and I need to attend one of these.
This really tweeks the inner child in me.
You two are the best in the game keep up the great work
This place is a paradise for me :D
Nice editing on this one, music is great as well!
Great to see that SDCC has so many actual comics, thanks for sharing.
This music is intense.
Seeing all those rare books in person would be a religous experience for me
Nice job guys.
so it's either a few of these or the mansion (w/ pool) in southern Munich!! :-D
Nerdbeilage these are for when you already have the mansion and the pool
always holding it down , thanks for all your work guys.
Slabs make me happy.
GEM/MANIMAL KEEP DOING IT MAN! LOVE YALL ISSSH! I can't make the show and I appreciate being able to put eyeballs on it. James
40$ ???? or 40 000 $ ????? ))))))))))))))))) like my house(
Very sad all about Comic Con is just Corporate Business selling Up coming Movies, Shows and Exclusive toys FUNKO POPs, Dc and Marvel figures and promotions from these companies and studios. SAD seeing the Comcbook Venders getting Push down from all that. I geek out seeing All American Comics first appearance of Alan Scott ( Green Lantern )
udis udist lol
@@udist100 Blame the Price Guides
OMG, it's awesome! Thank you very much for this video! I enjoyed it!
Maybe in one day I'll go there and buy something :)
Thanks to the “two man crew” for bringing the SDCC to living rooms all over the world. I was doing real good until I saw that 9.4 AF15 nested down in Torpedo comics booth. It reminded me to go grab some lotto tickets for tomorrow night !
I still can’t that the video games every 90’s kid loved playing can be worth so much now 😳
Thanks for the great video, unfortunately I wasn't able to go but really enjoyed the video.
I'm going back today. I only bought seven to eternity yesterday . I love sci fi, and horror and amazing art. Is there anything else I should pick up? I was thinking of getting saga. I need something epic that i will love reading. I haven't been reading comics in the recent years so tell me what is out there. It can be legendary like dune or neo genesis. I love epic tales
Carlo Duarte saga is good but only half way finished with no issues in over a year... the first compendium just came out
We did a review of the first 54 issues on our channel
Thanx for this vid guys , and the one person who disliked 🖕
Sick books. Incredible. Thanks for posting.
I’m going to Boston Comic Con soon and I’ve been saving up a lot of money to try and get a rare comic
Comic books at a comic con!? Jumping jeepers Batman!
Wow, some old comics ... ready to get thumbed through... I wouldn't do that... spine ticks