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Films & Series

The New Heroes versus Marvel comics

Big Hero 6 (2014) vs. the 1998 Marvel team-up: the most obscure source material ever adapted into a blockbuster film. Comparison and key numbers.

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Valuation

The Stan Lee Story: the signed 12 kg TASCHEN book, limited to 1,000 copies

The Stan Lee Story by TASCHEN: Collector's edition limited to 1,000 copies signed by Stan Lee, 12 kg XXL book by Roy Thomas. Rarity, value and authenticity.

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Collector's Guide

Thanos: a complete collector's guide to his key comics

Complete roadmap for collecting Thanos comics: Iron Man #55, the Starlin saga (Captain Marvel, Warlock), Infinity Gauntlet, the Cates run. Real eBay medians and documented records.

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Key Issues

Thanos key issues: the truth about the Silver Age and the real keys to collect

There are no Silver Age Thanos comics: he debuted in 1973. Complete guide to the real Bronze Age keys with daily-updated eBay listing medians and documented records (June 2026).

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Key Issues

Modern Thanos Key Issues: Silver Surfer #34, Thanos Quest, Infinity Gauntlet and Cosmic Ghost Rider

Silver Surfer #34, Thanos Quest #1, Infinity Gauntlet #1, Thanos #13: real eBay medians and verified records for the Mad Titan's most important modern Marvel keys.

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Collector's Guide

Werewolf by Night #32: original, UK variant, and facsimile: how to tell them apart

Complete CGC guide to distinguishing the 1975 original of Werewolf by Night #32 (Moon Knight's first appearance), the UK pence variant, and the Marvel 2021 facsimile edition.

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Collector's Guide

Moon Knight: complete collector's guide (Bronze Age, Sienkiewicz, modern runs)

From Werewolf by Night #32 (1975) to the 2022 Disney+ series: Bronze Age keys, the Sienkiewicz run, and the Ellis and Lemire modern runs. Documented values, no invented figures.

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Valuation

Best first appearances to invest in comics

Investing in first appearances in comics: why the first appearance bonus exists, vintage vs modern, how to spot potential, role of grading and pitfalls to avo

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Comics History

Leonardo #1 (1986): History of the Mirage Studios Comic

Leonardo #1 (1986, Mirage Studios): history, creators, rarity and rating of this cult Ninja Turtles one-shot. Complete guide for collectors.

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Films & Series

Batman, the animated series versus the comics (1992)

Batman TAS (1992) vs the comics: the only adaptation that NOURISHED its source. Harley Quinn created for TV, Batman Adventures #12 (1993).

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Key Issues

Thanos Key Issues: Essential Bronze Age Comics Guide

Iron Man #55, Captain Marvel #25-33, Avengers #125: the complete guide to Thanos Bronze Age key issues with real eBay data and documented auction records.

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Key Issues

Moon Knight key issues: there are no Silver Age comics: here are the real Bronze Age keys

Moon Knight debuted in 1975: there are zero Silver Age issues. Guide to the real keys: Werewolf by Night #32, Marvel Spotlight #28, Moon Knight #1 1980, with documented values.

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