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Films & Series

Hulk (1996) versus comics: when one adaptation cites another

Hulk (1996) vs Incredible Hulk #1 (1962): Lou Ferrigno doubles the character he played in 1978, the accidental gray color, imposed She-Hulk. Key numbers.

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Films & Series

Agents of S.M.A.S.H. facing comics: adapting a publishing practice

The 2013 series vs Savage She-Hulk #1 (1980): five variants of the same hero united as a team, and the camera which translates an address to the reader. Key numbers.

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Collector's Guide

Mystic Reading Guide: Where to Start

Mystique reading guide: the best entry point, the runs from Claremont to Krakoa, the great sagas and a clear reading order to get you started.

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Collector's Guide

Mister Sinister Reading Guide: Where to Start

Where to start Mister Sinister? Reading order of the X-Men sagas where the Victorian geneticist shines: Mutant Massacre, Inferno, Gillen, Sins of Sinister.

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Collector's Guide

Miles Morales Reading Guide: Where to Start

Where to start Miles Morales in comics? Our reading guide retraces the order of the major runs and sagas, from Bendis to Ziglar, to get started without getting lost.

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Collector's Guide

Magneto Reading Guide: Where to Start

Magneto reading guide: the best entry point, the runs from Claremont to Krakoa, the major sagas and the ideal order to discover the Master of magnetism.

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Collector's Guide

Madame Web reading guide: where to start

Where to start Madame Web? Reading order of major runs and sagas (O'Neil, Stern, Grim Hunt, Spider-Verse), entry points and recommended route.

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Valuation

Valuable comic book scams: spot them and protect yourself

Hidden restorations, fake graded slabs, counterfeits: the complete method to avoid scams when purchasing valuable comics and secure your acquisitions.

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Valuation

Estimate the circulation and real rarity of a comic

How to estimate the circulation and real rarity of an issue: order index, historical sales, population of grading censuses, absolute rarity vs high grade and demand.

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Comics History

“Emperor Doom”: the day Doom conquers the world

“Emperor Doom” (1987): Doctor Doom conquers the world through mind control, and discovers the void of total victory. Foreshadowing of God Emperor Doom.

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Comics History

“Doomwar”: Doctor Doom against Wakanda

“Doomwar” (2010) by Jonathan Maberry: Doctor Doom invades Wakanda for his vibranium, facing Black Panther, Storm and the X-Men. Confrontation of two monarchs.

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CGC & Grading

CGC Blue Label: Complete Guide to the Blue Universal Label

CGC blue label (Universal): meaning, rating scale, differences with the yellow, green and purple labels, and verification before purchase.

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