It has been almost 4 months since our last post following the trends, but we are back for now. This time I will list only 10 that I think is standing out in the marketplace. Let’s begin:
1) This is probably the strangest one out there and it isn’t even a comic… Deadpool 1991 Marvel Universe X-Force #1 rookie card (PSA 10) $4000.00 (eBay 2/09/21) Note – This card can be found with the bagged copy of X-Force #1, so take a look to see if you have it in your collection.
2) X-Men #3 (1964) 1st app. of the Blob (CGC 8.0) $1,900.00 (eBay 2/11/21)
Welcome to my brand-new blog, where we’ll dive into the captivating moments of comic history. Picture it as a nostalgic trip down memory lane, guaranteed to transport you back to the time when you first laid eyes on that comic featuring your favorite character. Now, I know not all of you are seasoned comic aficionados, but fear not, we’re here to entertain one and all.
Our inaugural blog post takes us deep into the annals of comic character history, focusing on none other than Pharaoh Rama-Tut, who made his debut in Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #19, hitting the shelves back in October 1963.
This guy’s got more aliases than you can shake a stick at—Victory Timely, Expand, Blue Man, Blue Totem, Victor Timely III, Scarlet Centurion, Victor Timely Jr., King of Kings (borrowed straight from the Bible), Master of Men, Nathaniel Richards, Lord of the Seven Suns, Iron Lad, Immortus, Baby Kang. Phew! That’s quite the lineup.
Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of Rama-Tut’s origin story. He’s a time traveler hailing from the year 3000 CE, and his birth name is Nathaniel Richards. Some folks speculate he might be a descendant of Reed and Sue Richards, a thousand years down the line. Nathaniel grew up in a time of unprecedented peace and harmony, but the catch was, he found it all dreadfully dull. So what does he do? He goes full-on adventurous mode and transforms from a robotics student into a time-traveling Pharaoh ruling over Ancient Egypt. Voila, Rama-Tut is born! The Fantastic Four stumble upon this enigmatic character when they, too, embark on a time-traveling escapade back to ancient Egypt.
Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of Rama-Tut’s origin story. He’s a time traveler hailing from the year 3000 CE, and his birth name is Nathaniel Richards. Some folks speculate he might be a descendant of Reed and Sue Richards, a thousand years down the line. Nathaniel grew up in a time of unprecedented peace and harmony, but the catch was, he found it all dreadfully dull. So what does he do? He goes full-on adventurous mode and transforms from a robotics student into a time-traveling Pharaoh ruling over Ancient Egypt. Voila, Rama-Tut is born! The Fantastic Four stumble upon this enigmatic character when they, too, embark on a time-traveling escapade back to ancient Egypt.
As a little bonus nugget of trivia, the character’s origin story hints that his father is none other than Ming the Merciless, a sly nod to Flash Gordon. It’s almost as if Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were having a creativity shortage that day, but hey, it adds to the comic charm, doesn’t it?
Let’s break down the excitement surrounding Kang the Conqueror and his pivotal role in the upcoming Marvel movies. Imagine we’re at the heart of the action, with Kang taking center stage, much like Thanos did in the earlier phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kang, the menacing villain, is set to conclude this phase of Marvel movies, much like Thanos did in the past. He’s not a newcomer, having made his mark in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Loki” Season 1. And now, he’s gearing up to be the Avengers’ newest nemesis, a callback to the classic “Avengers” issue #8.
But Kang isn’t just another bad guy; he’s a complex character with deep roots in the Marvel Universe. His lineage is as intricate as his plots, connected to a web of relatives and ancestors, including the likes of Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and even Doctor Doom.
Kang’s most prominent adversaries have been the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, setting the stage for epic showdowns to come.
This character’s rich history and multifaceted nature make him a must-know for any Marvel enthusiast. If you’re hungry for more Kang-related knowledge, check out these references:
Rama-Tut: Discover Kang’s earlier incarnation and backstory. Read more
Who is Kang?: Dive deep into Kang’s comic book origins and evolution. Learn more
Kang in Comics: Explore Kang’s appearances in the comic book world. Find out more
Council of Kangs: Uncover the intriguing concept of multiple Kang variants in the Council of Kangs. Read about them
Movie Version Kang: Get the lowdown on Kang’s adaptation for the big screen. Check it out
All these references are straight from the Marvel Wiki, the ultimate source for in-depth Marvel character info. So, if you want the real deal, that’s the place to go. Marvel characters, Marvel information—it’s all there.
Hope you’ve enjoyed this journey through the Marvel universe, from the past comics to the future of movies. Exciting times ahead! Take care, and stay tuned for more epic adventures.
Disney is about to release “Secret Invasion” into the mix. It looks like it will be a Disney plus series. CBR states, “Ultimately, Secret Invasion may be a precursor to a larger problem for the MCU because having the series take place during The Blip would be the perfect setup to properly infiltrate the world’s powers.” If you read the comic story line that it had three parts, pre-invasion (where we were just finding out that the Skrulls were up to coping heroes), the reveal (it seem like Skrulls were everywhere), and the take down where a group rescued the true heroes (not the copies) and took on the Skrulls. I am really looking forward to seeing how they do this.
Looks like we are not getting this trends blog out on a regular basis. We are working overtime trying to get a lot of what we have on the site and we still haven’t really gotten into the magazines, posters, cards and so on. So, this is were we are … Right now we are going to focus on the store and push the blog to bi-weekly and if that doesn’t work, then maybe every month.
Alright, let’s start. Here is what we found (100 listings):
Welcome to the day after Easter. After the celebrations, food and hanging out with family, we go back to the grind stone. It is Monday and it is the first day of the work week. And I don’t want to do anything but lay on the couch and sleep. It is kind of the same feeling, like the day after Thanksgiving. Why are our holiday like this? I saw someone had displayed a small collection of Christian comics that he had purchased at a garage sale and thaught, “how appropriate”. So maybe that is what you did or will do after Easter. Sit/Lay on the couch and read comics that match your faith. Enjoy guys.
Did you hear about the guy who was using copies of Action Comics #1 (yes, that comic that sold for over 1 million dollars) as paper mashae. This guy found a distributors pile of 50 plus copies in an barn (not sure if that is correct). From the pic, it looks like he has quite a few left. So, expect to see many of them going up for sale in the future. Anyhow, here is this weeks listings:
It seems like everything you hear in the news (also while shopping, at the barber, etc.) is a crisis. Nukes, food shortage, economic, stock and so it goes on and on and on. I just want to go back to the good ol’ days. Sit on my porch and read some of my favorite comics. Maybe, that is what I will do this weekend, turn off the world and read some good stuff.
Outpost Comics has a rewards program… Actually it has been up and running (testing) for about 3 months. To be part of the program, all you have to do is create an account and as you purchase you gain points.
System works as follows:
Each dollar spent is equal to 1 point
5 points for your first order
2 points for each order as an extra
Your aim is to get 1000 points which will give you a 10% coupon. Simple, I hope.
That’s right, this increase in gas is messing with the cost of my collecting. Just to go to store and shop, or shipping books to others will increase (soon, if this keeps up). My happiness is important (yes, I’m selfish), so the only thing that is keeping me happy is the new records in comic sales. Winner on that is Amazing Fantasy #15 (CGC 6.5) sold for $225,000.00. Yah!
Four Color #285 (Dell, 1950, Bozo the Clown – File Copy, CGC 8.0) $1,800.00
