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Comics History

Latveria: everything about the kingdom of Doctor Doom

Doomstadt, the castle and the monarch's immunity: what Latveria really is, which issues built it, and what the kingdom explains about Doctor Doom himself.

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Valuation

Investing in grails: the blue chips of comics

Five- and six-figure grails: how the blue chips of the comics market work, their liquidity, the high-ranking bonus and the art of getting in and out.

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Valuation

Investing by artist: the covers that matter

How the signature of an artist increases the price of a comic: McFarlane, Frazetta, ratios, original art, CGC Signature Series and investment method

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Valuation

Investing in limited edition comics: guide

How to identify true print scarcity (low print runs, canceled series, last issues), verify it and exploit it to invest intelligently.

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Collector's Guide

Supergirl Reading Guide: Where to Start

Supergirl reading guide: the best entry point, essential runs in order, the great sagas and the modern era of Kara Zor-El.

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Collector's Guide

Suicide Squad Reading Guide: Where to Start

Where to start the Suicide Squad? Ostrander's founding run, the major sagas, the modern era and a clear reading order to start Task Force X.

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Collector's Guide

Storm Reading Guide: Where to Start

Where to start Storm in comics? Chris Claremont's founding run, the major sagas, the modern era and the best collections to start with.

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Collector's Guide

Spider-Man 2099 Reading Guide: Where to Start

Spider-Man 2099 (Miguel O'Hara) reading guide: the best entry point, Peter David's founding run, the sagas, the modern era and the collections.

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Collector's Guide

Spider-Man Reading Guide: Where to Start

Where to start Spider-Man? This guide ranks Peter Parker's cult runs, sagas and arcs, from the origins of Lee and Ditko to the modern era.

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Collection

Collectible 80s comics: why they are sought after

Comics from the 80s, a pivotal decade between the Bronze Age and the Modern Age: major works (Watchmen, Dark Knight Returns), key issues, importance of the state. Collector's Guide.

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Key Issues

Doomsday: The Key Issues to Know

Doomsday: complete guide to key issues, from the cameo of Man of Steel #17 to Superman #75, with real price, rare editions and buying advice.

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Tier list

The best speedsters in comics: the tier list

Barry Allen, Wally West, Reverse-Flash, Jay Garrick, Impulse, Quicksilver: comic speedsters ranked S to D, from Showcase #4 (1956) on, and why DC dominates.

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