Industry News, Collectibles-related articles & Announcements

2 May 2023

Comics, Toys, Political Items, More in Hake’s Online Auction

Hake’s Auctions is hosting a special online exclusive auction covering a large array of collecting focuses that are spread out over 2,500 lots. The auction is filled with comics, political material, action figures and toys, video games, art, VHS, and more!

11 Mar 2023

ComicConnect's Event Auction #53 Ends Next Week

ComicConnect’s Event Auction #53 ends this coming week, March 13-17, 2023 at 7PM EST.

1 Mar 2023

Hake’s Offers 300+ CGC-certified Comics & More!

Hake’s latest auction is now open for bidding at hakes.com and features 1,938 lots, including 333 CGC-certified comic books spanning the Golden Age to Modern.

8 Feb 2023

Pedigree Comics' Complete First 25 Years of Amazing Spider-Man Auction Underway, Ends on Wednesday Night, February 15th

The Amazing Spider-Man consignment comes from a collection out of the Philadelphia, PA area and consists of a complete mid to high grade run of Amazing Spider-Man #1-#297

27 Jan 2023

ComicConnect Sets New Action #1 Record

ComicConnect announces one-of-a-kind Action Comics #1 “Rocket Copy” selling for a record $3.55 million

6 Jan 2023

Hake's Offers Comics & More In 3,000+ Lot Auction All Items Start At $9.99!

Hake’s newest sale is now open for bidding and includes 3,074 lots, featuring another spectacular array of Americana and pop culture collectibles, including 800+ CGC-graded comic books

3 Dec 2022

Marvel Comics #1 Spearheads Timely Highlights in ComicConnect’s Event Auction #52

One of the most desirable comics in the hobby, Marvel Comics #1, headlines ComicConnect’s Event Auction #52, leading a superior selection of over 150 Timelys on tap

17 Nov 2022

ComicConnect Event Auction #52 Starts November 21

Event Auction #52, starting this coming Monday November 21, has thousands of comics and unique collectibles up for bid.

27 Oct 2022

One Schmell of a Comics Auction: Legendary Collector Begins Offering the Finest Collection of Silver Age Dell and Gold Key Titles

Yearlong event kicks off Nov. 3 with coveted classics ranging from Star Trek and Scooby Doo to Donald Duck and Looney Tunes

27 Oct 2022

Brand New CGC Certified High Grade Silver & Bronze Age Marvels in Pedigree Comics' November Grand Auction

Pedigree Comics' CEO and President, Doug Schmell, recently received on consignment a collection of high grade CGC certified 1960's and 1970's Marvels for his company's upcoming November Grand Auction.

25 Oct 2022

Hake's Offers Comics & More In 2,000+ Lot Auction

Hake's Fall sale is now open for bidding and includes 2,082 lots, featuring another spectacular array of Americana and pop culture collectibles, including nearly 300 CGC-graded comic books.

24 Oct 2022

Canadian Price Variants (CPVs) and GPAnalysis.com Recorded Sales

With Canadian Price Variants recorded in GPAnalysis.com for decades, what can the data tell us about rarity and value when comparing against direct editions?

1 Oct 2022

Get Your Copy of ‘The Official CGC Guide to Grading Comics’

Comic book fans and collectors now have an opportunity to learn in-depth the skills to grade and protect their collections

13 Sep 2022

Nearly 2,200 Lots Over Three Days, All Items Start At $9.99!

Hake’s Auctions’ newest online exclusive auction opens for bidding Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Closing dates are September 20-22, 2022.

27 Aug 2022

CGC-Graded Comics Lead Heritage Auctions Comics & Comic Art Signature® Auction September 8-11

Most of the top comic books – including the top 50 by pre-auction estimates – in Heritage Auctions’ Comics & Comic Art Signature® Auction September 8-11 boast CGC grades.

12 Aug 2022

Mark Ruffalo questions variation between Star Wars projects when compared with Marvel

Mark Ruffalo has questioned the variation between Star Wars projects when compared with Marvel's. The actor, who plays Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), was responding to a ...

12 Aug 2022

Paul and Jessica Meet the Sandworm in This Dune Comic Preview

The second in a series of three graphic novel adaptations is out in August, and Gizmodo has an exclusive first look at one of its most exciting sequences: when Paul Atreides and his mother Lady ...

10 Aug 2022

DC Films ''Reset'' Adds More Confusion for Warner Bros.' Slate

After David Zaslav shelved 'Batgirl' and declared a new ten-year plan is in the works, the future of the comic book power house is less clear than it has been in years.

10 Aug 2022

Yes, The Sandman on Netflix is supposed to look like that

Netflix has now responded to the confusion, clarifying (per Variety) that the decidedly unconventional aspect ratio used throughout The Sandman is a deliberate artistic choice intended to emphasize ...

10 Aug 2022

'The Sandman' Dethrones 'Virgin River' On Top Of Netflix's Weekly Ratings, 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Sets New High

The Sandman, Netflix's series adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic book, ended the two-week reign of Virgin River's fourth season at the top of the streamer's weekly rankings ...