Join Rob as he dives into the massive ComicConnect Event Auction #65! In this episode, we're taking a deep look at the centerpiece of the auction: the legendary Eric Groves Collection. Known for its incredible depth and high-grade quality, this collection features some of the most sought-after keys in the hobby.
Jim Steranko is a design legend in the comics world, and Captain America #111 is his absolute masterpiece. In this video, I break down why this specific issue is a high-water mark for Silver Age design, my history of owning various copies (including a pedigree!), and a look at the current market value for this iconic book.
Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction: Jim Steranko’s Captain America Masterpiece
0:00:58 Why I Love Cap #111: The Genius of Steranko’s Design
0:01:23 Sequential Art vs. Iconic Covers: Analyzing the Interiors
0:02:37 Personal Ownership: From Raw Copies to the Don & Maggie Thompson Pedigree
0:04:10 Market Value: A 25-Year History of CGC 9.8 Pricing
0:04:56 Pedigree Deep Dive: Identifying the Best Known Copies
0:05:46 The Oakland Copy: Is This a Hidden CGC 9.9?
0:06:44 Original Art: Tracking Down the Steranko Cover Painting
0:07:33 Conclusion: Upcoming ComicConnect Previews & Superman #75 Coverage
In this video Rob interview Matt Bruback about his unique collection of Marvel Brand Emblems and the upcoming auction of them to support the RennerVation Foundation.
0:00 Introduction: A New Deep Vein of Comic History
0:00:43 Matt Bruback’s Collecting Origins & Early Hulk Obsession
0:01:21 First Back Issues: Silver Surfer #50 & Hulk #400
0:02:00 Defining a New Category: Brand Emblem Logos
0:03:04 Discovering the First Marvel Logo: Willie Comics #5
0:04:56 Research Methods: Library of Congress & Academic Standards
0:05:51 Collaborating with CGC & Matt Nelson on the Database
0:08:37 PGX and CBCS Recognition of Logo Research
0:10:56 Why Logo History is a New Market Driver
0:14:35 The Marvel Logo Set: Walking Through the First 10 Logos
0:16:31 Journey into Mystery & The "Smooshed" MC Logo
0:20:55 Scarcity & The Future of Logo Collecting
0:22:47 The Hunt for Rare Books: Silly Tunes & Wilbur Comics
0:24:54 Matt’s Book: Hidden Gems of Marvel Comics
0:28:13 The Want List: 1st Timely (#14) & 1st Atlas (#17)
0:30:57 Charity Auction: Jeremy Renner’s Rennervation Foundation
0:32:41 Conclusion & Final Thoughts