Your point at the end is huge. People need to remember how they got into collecting... no one jumps straight into ASM 3, ASM 14, ASM 50, etc. They start with random run fillers of characters and stories they like, then eventually work their way up to major grails. No one is saying these Rivals books are major grails, but they're getting people into the LCS. They're gateway books.
I am living proof that people who previously had no interest in comics have been going to comic book stores for the first time. I wanted to look for Loki comics there, and I was also interested in asking the workers if they’ve seen more visitors since Marvel Rivals, and they have! It’s so cool, but what I would love to see is a reliable graph or chart showing the growth as a result. It really fascinates me
Marvel Rivals in fact did make me get into the comic world. Wish I would have started years ago lol I’m a new comic collector even though I’ve known many characters for years 😂
I find this absolutely fascinating like you, Swagglehaus. I never would have thought of a bridge between video games and comic books. Cartoon shows? Yes. Toy lines? Yes. Video games surprises me, because my students who are major video game players hate to read, so I assumed that to be true of all gamers. Clearly I was wrong.
Definitely agree. Marvel Rivals is hot and every time they drop something it will drive the market. It may be short term but I'm for it. Love Jeff the Land Shark
You just don’t understand markets. Don’t be afraid to make money. BTW, would you like to buy a piece of my FF#1? It’s a digital copy, but it’s very rare…
Imagine if marvel releases free exclusive skins with these comics. Imagine the draw of potential comic readers it could bring. Marvel are you listening????
Magik became my second fav character in fiction, and my overall favorite Marvel character, since Anna Taylor Joys portrayal back in 2020. Im also a Magik main in MR too. Ive had my copy of New Mutants 14 CGC Newsstand edition for years. I dont have to worry about FOMO with her. Currently hunting down a CGC Newsstand copy of Magik #4 1984. I do feel bad for those that will have to spend exorbitant amounts of money for the A list characters. Im excited for people to discover comics and give rise to the B and C listers. Bring them to the big screen.
Marvel Rivals has made me get into comics for the first time. I am subbed to Marvel Unlimited and currently catching up on the Krakoa era x books that were recommended. I’m also browsing comics RUclips like this and you can thank Marvel Rivals 100%
@@JediFarce I did snag the virgin ltd to 450 from Sad Lemon earlier this week, it sold out in like 45 minutes or something. I haven't gotten the $100 metal trade from Keenspot though, bit too much for me. I'm so glad they put the virgin cover out because that cover is so awesome. I bet the metal looks cool with that blue.
Never thought I'd see the day that Malice would be speculation fire, but here we are. I did spec on her years ago as I believed if they made a Fantastic Four film, Sue would eventually become one of Galactus heralds...also that 1st full app. cover is so pretty.
Invisible Woman spec should be from #371 up for about about a year she had the super hot costume with the '4' boob window. It got filled in with colouration after that. Censored? Colouring error? Was the boob window in the first place a colour error? As for Magik, insanity that the book is going for more than the 1st Magik, 1st Darkchild and her joining the New Mutants combined.
I know that it's out of subject, looking at the fire in California , I can't help to think (beside the lost of lives and how devestating it must be to go thrue) how many high grade collections have been lost?
I thought about that too. It's my greatest fear when it comes to my collection. There is collectors insurance out there. Has any one on here ever made a claim?
Whoo... this is gonna put my kids through the best university. Well ...more realistically... maybe just community college. Well ...more realistically... maybe just a one evening program on how to make a birdhouse ;)
I heard a lot of people are throwing a fit that the Malice skin is “too sexy” and they’re mad that “incels” are excited for skins like this. Wild world we live in 🤷♂️
Watching speculation comic book videos reminds me of the politicians who sell off their stocks before they plummet. You should just make videos pushing all the keys you wanna sell
Your point at the end is huge. People need to remember how they got into collecting... no one jumps straight into ASM 3, ASM 14, ASM 50, etc. They start with random run fillers of characters and stories they like, then eventually work their way up to major grails. No one is saying these Rivals books are major grails, but they're getting people into the LCS. They're gateway books.
I am living proof that people who previously had no interest in comics have been going to comic book stores for the first time. I wanted to look for Loki comics there, and I was also interested in asking the workers if they’ve seen more visitors since Marvel Rivals, and they have! It’s so cool, but what I would love to see is a reliable graph or chart showing the growth as a result. It really fascinates me
I have 26k free on my credit cards... not for long... gonna spend it ALL on Marvel Rivals spec... how could it go wrong?
Just don't tell your partner
Tots, getting my second mortgage right now. Will
Be joining you on the moon my friend as soon as my space suit arrives courtesy of Space X.😅
There are posts in Reddit and Facebook that show people who play Marvel Rivals are getting back into comic books.
Marvel Rivals in fact did make me get into the comic world. Wish I would have started years ago lol I’m a new comic collector even though I’ve known many characters for years 😂
Marvel sucks at the moment try the ghost machine books
I recommend Mark Millar (Wanted, Ultimates 1 and 2, Old Man Logan)
Lol
@@dizgroontledghostmachine is so damn good
Get yourself some classic trades, welcome to the hobby.
Malice has always been an awesome character. I had Adam Hughes to his 1st and only Malice remark on his Invisible Woman 1 .
No one hates to say, "I told ya so". Everyone loves to say it... me, most of all. Keep em comin.
Finally, a whole generation of kids can learn the context behind that panel of Reed slapping Sue.
Always loved these books. Glad I have them in NM raw.
I find this absolutely fascinating like you, Swagglehaus. I never would have thought of a bridge between video games and comic books. Cartoon shows? Yes. Toy lines? Yes. Video games surprises me, because my students who are major video game players hate to read, so I assumed that to be true of all gamers. Clearly I was wrong.
Definitely agree. Marvel Rivals is hot and every time they drop something it will drive the market. It may be short term but I'm for it. Love Jeff the Land Shark
Well, I have FOMO and I'm heading to Ebay! Dang it!
"There's a sucker born every minute" - P. T. Barnum. More than a century later, that notion seems to be holding fast....!!! 😆
You just don’t understand markets. Don’t be afraid to make money. BTW, would you like to buy a piece of my FF#1? It’s a digital copy, but it’s very rare…
Nostradamhaus strikes again.
Glad to see FF 280 and 281 getting some love. But, this will pass quickly.
Most likely yes but for $25 bucks for the two it's a small risk.
Imagine if marvel releases free exclusive skins with these comics. Imagine the draw of potential comic readers it could bring. Marvel are you listening????
Magik became my second fav character in fiction, and my overall favorite Marvel character, since Anna Taylor Joys portrayal back in 2020. Im also a Magik main in MR too. Ive had my copy of New Mutants 14 CGC Newsstand edition for years. I dont have to worry about FOMO with her. Currently hunting down a CGC Newsstand copy of Magik #4 1984. I do feel bad for those that will have to spend exorbitant amounts of money for the A list characters. Im excited for people to discover comics and give rise to the B and C listers. Bring them to the big screen.
Marvel Rivals has made me get into comics for the first time. I am subbed to Marvel Unlimited and currently catching up on the Krakoa era x books that were recommended. I’m also browsing comics RUclips like this and you can thank Marvel Rivals 100%
You know what drives my spec crazy? New Mark Spears Monsters covers yo! Let's goooooooooo
The Jaws is pretty good if you can get it
@@JediFarce I did snag the virgin ltd to 450 from Sad Lemon earlier this week, it sold out in like 45 minutes or something. I haven't gotten the $100 metal trade from Keenspot though, bit too much for me. I'm so glad they put the virgin cover out because that cover is so awesome. I bet the metal looks cool with that blue.
Never thought I'd see the day that Malice would be speculation fire, but here we are. I did spec on her years ago as I believed if they made a Fantastic Four film, Sue would eventually become one of Galactus heralds...also that 1st full app. cover is so pretty.
Wouldn’t The Invisible Woman’s skin be well…invisible? Or at least transparent like on the Aurora model I made back in ‘70…
Said the same thing to myself. This game is going to bring back comcis, maybe the old comics.
WCA7 was also low print run. 🤷🏽♂️ So low they didn’t even do a variant.
Malice gets her justly due!!!
Why do people pay more for modern books that immediately lose value over other books?
Invisible Woman spec should be from #371 up for about about a year she had the super hot costume with the '4' boob window. It got filled in with colouration after that. Censored? Colouring error? Was the boob window in the first place a colour error?
As for Magik, insanity that the book is going for more than the 1st Magik, 1st Darkchild and her joining the New Mutants combined.
I know that it's out of subject, looking at the fire in California , I can't help to think (beside the lost of lives and how devestating it must be to go thrue) how many high grade collections have been lost?
I thought about that too. It's my greatest fear when it comes to my collection. There is collectors insurance out there. Has any one on here ever made a claim?
But are they gonna do the 90s Sue Storm costume for Marvel Rivals? People will go nuts 😂
Fantastic Four 371 and 375 to the moon if they do!!! Grab em now people! 😂😂😂
You called it Swag
Whoo... this is gonna put my kids through the best university. Well ...more realistically... maybe just community college. Well ...more realistically... maybe just a one evening program on how to make a birdhouse ;)
This how they gonna save comics?
FF #280 and 281 = Hulk #180 and 181. Which is the true first appearance controversy? Lol
Abilities of that skin 🎉🎉
Villain here. To bring the drama for 2025!!
I heard a lot of people are throwing a fit that the Malice skin is “too sexy” and they’re mad that “incels” are excited for skins like this. Wild world we live in 🤷♂️
Standard reply should be "I don't care"
@@protestant3207 Or "Cry me a river"
Fools and their money!
Do you think gamers that don't collect comic books are deciding to buy first appearance of Malice?
Miss Invisible?
I'm soooo tired of new comic book FOMO. It is not what it seems people. They will probably just overprint it and your money will be wasted.
Not new books... like in any way shape or form... not new
How do you overprint FF 280 and 281?
This is so ridiculous
Shout out to Britney Spears !!!
This is flash-in-the-pan FOMO…months from now it will be meaningless.
This should really be considered collectible cards. No one is buying it to read it.
Watching speculation comic book videos reminds me of the politicians who sell off their stocks before they plummet. You should just make videos pushing all the keys you wanna sell
Marvel and dc bitcoin. Anything on the financial market can be the conversion tool we need to boost our numbers
SELL NOW
Don't waste your time.
This game is gonna be a godsend for modern book collectors. Not silver age
U right.. new hipe is on video games 😎🫵
Hype now. Crash later. 💯