Wow I remember those X-Men toys. I was obsessed with them as a little kid. I remember that Gambit figure and ripping/breaking his jacket almost immediately by accident 😂
we must be around the same age. i love my complete runs of 1st series blue beetle, firestorm, steel (hank heywood), captain marvel (white dude who died of cancer), etc. i only exclusively buy back issues from 70s, 80s and 90s and nothing from modern day. can't beat old newsprint ink smells while reading these books 😊
When l was growing up reading comics in the late 1970’s Marvel and DC we’re introducing new characters. Marvel had Spiderwoman, Nova, and Ms. Marvel to name a few. DC had Black Lightning, Dawnstar, and for me Firestorm. There was something about this character l just loved. He seemed so original. Different. I had always wished this series had not discontinued. I thought it had great potential. I still have those books and I can’t part with them!
Cool story about the Firestorm comic Mike. I remember when I was 7 or 8 years old and my mom, brother, and I moved across town and we lived two blocks from 7-Eleven. This was back when the G.I. Joe comic books first came out in '83 or '84. We were able to get copies of the third, fourth, and on and on issues of G.I. Joe from that 7-Eleven and were completely blown away. Your story totally reminded me of that time! 👍
Hi Mike, thanks for this round up video. I really like those old Kenner X-Men figures. I got a lot of them, too in my "playroom" as my wife likes to call my man-cave. What a great story regarding the background of Firestorm no. 1. I am still a great Firestorm fan, too, and I just love those old books from the 80´s.
X-Men Comics are always a great comic to collect I loved all your pics and stories I would love to see one of your videos showing and describing what is a Newsstand how to tell a first print from a third print these would be great items for the beginners
Man your videos always make me feel warm and fuzzy in my tum tum. It's awesome to find a youtuber who is into so many of the same books, characters and artists I am. I have 2 copies of Firestorm No 1 and for a longtime they were the pride and joy of my collection too. I've been on the hunt for a high grade copy of Justice League No 3, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold's first meeting, and found one yesterday. And I have just recently bought a beat up copy of The Brave and The Bold No 75, not only is it a Spectre heavy issue, it's also the first Neal Adams Batman cover art. Keep making those amazing videos Mike.
You did well on the Blackhawk books. That particular iteration of the team was a bit hokey but still a cool book. Blackhawk kind of lost its appeal once you took it out of the WWII/Korea era but with the right writer they could be a "Top Gun" type group. Loved seeing the books you picked up.
Love that X-men 58, and I need one for my collection! I thought he had one of the coolest costumes when I bought X-men 97 off the shelves as a kid. I only have a few of those Adam’s X-men. But I have GS X-men 2 which reprints a few of them.
I think that caveat regarding the prices being listed at FMV was necessary, thank you for including the “and there’s nothing wrong with that” part, the comic community needs to hear that sometimes. They are a retailer, they should be allowed to sell at FMV, it’s called Fair Market Value for a reason, and the community, especially certain segments, often think that the prices should be set much lower. With all this said, while a retailer isn’t there to sell at price to make arbitrage enticing, it is still nice to get some deals. When the company’s main business does not participate mainly or directly in the comic marketplace, the prices should reflect that more. Personally I think FMV is overrated given how often deals happen below that price point.
The figures i grew up with were the 12" ones from the 70s then the secret wars figures in the 80a still have a few they came with these little lenticular sheilds that always got lost i buy them at flea markets when I find them you never find the sheilds.
Never had those X-men toys... but I love the 1984 Secret Wars toys! I had a couple when I was a kid (that got destroyed in play) But I've been buying them here and there to maybe get a full set one day.
I have the Secret Wars Wolverine that I found for a really good price in a job lot of toys years ago on ebay. He's unboxed, but some how still has his claws!
I haven’t had very good luck bidding in non-Ebay auctions, as far as getting a deal on comics. Ebay just seems to have the most competitive prices. Plus they always stick you with that buyer's premium in the end! Makes it hard to know what you’re actually bidding.
Love those X-Men action figures. I had a few of them, along with the Spider-Man action figures that were also made by toy biz. Been trying to collect a few, but can never find them cheap where I live. Great finds! Also love the 1st app of Tombstone!!
Think the x men figs were a great buy at 10 bucks each,id have bought them in a snap,some really cool books too,love the 1rst havok and moira books,and the spectre ,blue beetle ...ah hell all of them,lol,still going through catching up on your older posts since finding your channel,love that you can see /feel your love for the hobby so clearly
just to let you know sometimes the people at the antique coops will call the owners of the booths to see if they can give you a better deal on your items you want its happened to me a few times
Firestorm is a character whose potential has never really been investigated. His powers of molecular transmutation should make him one of the most powerful characters in the DCU just as the Molecule Man should be one of the most powerful Marvel characters. I've attended a few auctions at conventions and I agree that it's a buzz, but of course you have to bid with your head and not your emotions. X-Men 96 is the first X-Men issue I ever bought apart from the mid-1970s Aussie reprints of X-Men 1-10. The Adams cover for 58 is so eye-catching, the orange and yellow just jump out at you. Overall, a fantastic lot of comics, especially the X-Men issues.
Just started collecting some Firestorm issues. (Not quite sure why.) Waiting to find #1 before I start reading them. You gave a great promo for the series. Normally I collect mostly Marvels and have since 1961 with FF #1, the first comic I remember buying.
This was a great roundup video! So much great stuff! We have such similar likes. I love the X-men additions. I have that Firestorm #1 up on my wall. Also. Thanks to you, you got me interested in a new character, Deadman. Started picking up some of his stuff and reading it. Thanks Mike!
My freshman year, after reading Firestorm's origin story in the back of 3 issues of Superman,I was hooked !! And then it was the first 10 issues of Firestorm and he was my favorite for a while after that. 💚😁
Man, I can't believe nobody else was bidding on those Blackhawk books! They were an awesome team, and I will go to my grave saying that DC dropped the ball by not using their WW2 characters in movies right after the first Captain America movie came out. Really great batch of books, Mike, and you know I love those X-Men action figures!
This is the first time I've come across your channel. That is what l used to do spend all my lunch money on comics. I have all those Marvel figures from the 5 Inc line. They used to be so cheap, for the once l liked I would buy two, one to keep, one moc. I don't have a lot of DC Comics other than a few Superman & Batman, but l did pick up that Fire Storm #1. One of the comics l have been after was Uncanny X-Men #50 with the Jim Steranko cover. I got a high-grade raw copy last year, and then l got all the once in that run. Were you a teenager when you started to buy comics on a regular basis.
@lunchmoneycomics I had come across comics, but really got into it, when l started high school. So 11 for me as well, although that was in 72. So, 50 years since l brought Thor #214.
That Firestorm issue brings back memories. My introduction to Firestorm was DC Comics Presents # 17. Who is Firestorm I asked. He was a new character when I started to collect. I had bought the first issue through a mail order dealer along with the remaining run. An exciting time it was. Great video.
Mike! Loved this round up! So many great stories built within each find/auction/sale! You mentioned that you used credit card points on an Ebay pick-up, I'd love to see a video all about your little tricks and various ways you build your comic/antique fund between hunting. Oh and love the X-Men Toybiz figures. That booth looks like it had a lot more goodies too!
You can totally negotiate with someone who is not there, the mall wants to sell booth owners items for the commission the mall gets so they should be willing to call the owner. I run a comic book booth at an antique mall here in Oklahoma and get calls occasionally from the mall employees when people want to negotiate. I am flexible for the most part so it usually leads to a deal.
Mike! Nice round up, I was a little embarrassed when you were talking about the Havok book- I was looking at that same book, but didn’t want to pay $175. I should have taken it out and inspected it! If I did, I might have it and not you! Lol Thanks for the reminder to always take it out and look it over!
Good afternoon Michael Great show as always, Great tee shirt, but you have to get a bigger trophy room. Loved the comic haul. Well done. So close to 6k subscribers. Are you planning on getting a Spectre figure? I seem to remember some DC sets from the 80s. Cheers Al The Goldkeykid
Well that is a start, most likely the next flea market will turn one up, you seem to have the knack! My sons had all the figures. I still have the turtles tucked away. Kept me broke in the day, but they had fun. I had fun. Happy Hunting I look forward to the trophies. But you still need a bigger trophy room
Hey mike hows it going? I was looking in your past videos to find the one where you bought your showcase 60. I just picked up that book along with spectre 1 drom 1967. Just wanted to see you find yours. Wasnt it at a show?? I cant remeber. Either way would love tonsee that video again. Thanks
Hey, congrats on the great pickups! I actually have two Showcase 60s I showed on the channel and here are the direct links. czcams.com/video/xQmouw1QJ8c/video.html czcams.com/video/5h3ZKfe49Ao/video.html
Sorry to disappoint you, but I never liked Gambit, and I grew to hate him after it was revealed that he abandoned his wife, while he was trying to romance Rogue.
Not disappointed at all, everyone likes/dislikes characters and that’s a great reason to dislike him. Actually Gambit has done lots of terrible things, be looked cool while doing them
Hey Mike, I collect Modern Comics (the Quality Comics title from the GA) staring Blackhawk. I love the multicultural team aspect, although Chop Chop doesn’t hold up well, as he was depicted with many Asian stereotypes. Still, great reading.
Happy to hear from a Blackhawk fan! I have definitely seen some of those cultural depictions on early Blackhawk comics in the last and yes they can be cringeworthy
If there were no risk of repercussions sure, but they could ask CZcams to strike the video if they have a legal reason, and that would lock the channel until it’s removed. I also wouldn’t want to risk getting banned from the place if they have another comic auction. Unlikely events but I wouldn’t want to risk it.
Love the childhood memories of Firestorm #1.
Those X men toys brought back memories.
Would have loved to seen the auction, but your character shines as you did the right thing by asking permission.
On video, the first appearance of Havoc looks excellent. Great pick-up!
Howard Chaykin’s Blackhawk series from the late 1980’s was really good.
I am also a fan of Firestorm I really wish they would bring him back in the modern comics That's a cool first issue.
Wow I remember those X-Men toys. I was obsessed with them as a little kid. I remember that Gambit figure and ripping/breaking his jacket almost immediately by accident 😂
we must be around the same age. i love my complete runs of 1st series blue beetle, firestorm, steel (hank heywood), captain marvel (white dude who died of cancer), etc. i only exclusively buy back issues from 70s, 80s and 90s and nothing from modern day. can't beat old newsprint ink smells while reading these books 😊
1983 here
When l was growing up reading comics in the late 1970’s Marvel and DC we’re introducing new characters. Marvel had Spiderwoman, Nova, and Ms. Marvel to name a few. DC had Black Lightning, Dawnstar, and for me Firestorm. There was something about this character l just loved. He seemed so original. Different. I had always wished this series had not discontinued. I thought it had great potential. I still have those books and I can’t part with them!
Love Me some X-men 😊- and Neal Adams is the man!
I think unboxing videos from eBay and other online purchases would be very cool! Great video!
My husband would love that Bishop and Gambit! Great pick ups as always ❤
Reminiscing is a great part of collecting…
Those are some really nice X-Men books.
My favorite pickup is the Blackhawk lot. You got a nice pile of GO Go Checks and cool monster/robot goodies there 😎
Cool story about the Firestorm comic Mike. I remember when I was 7 or 8 years old and my mom, brother, and I moved across town and we lived two blocks from 7-Eleven. This was back when the G.I. Joe comic books first came out in '83 or '84. We were able to get copies of the third, fourth, and on and on issues of G.I. Joe from that 7-Eleven and were completely blown away. Your story totally reminded me of that time! 👍
Hi Mike,
thanks for this round up video. I really like those old Kenner X-Men figures. I got a lot of them, too in my "playroom" as my wife likes to call my man-cave.
What a great story regarding the background of Firestorm no. 1. I am still a great Firestorm fan, too, and I just love those old books from the 80´s.
I loved Blackhawk 😊
X-Men Comics are always a great comic to collect I loved all your pics and stories I would love to see one of your videos showing and describing what is a Newsstand how to tell a first print from a third print these would be great items for the beginners
Good idea, I can probably sprinkle that stuff into videos from time to time
LOL, I like the old Blackhawk comics but yeah, they don't get any love :)
Man your videos always make me feel warm and fuzzy in my tum tum. It's awesome to find a youtuber who is into so many of the same books, characters and artists I am. I have 2 copies of Firestorm No 1 and for a longtime they were the pride and joy of my collection too. I've been on the hunt for a high grade copy of Justice League No 3, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold's first meeting, and found one yesterday. And I have just recently bought a beat up copy of The Brave and The Bold No 75, not only is it a Spectre heavy issue, it's also the first Neal Adams Batman cover art. Keep making those amazing videos Mike.
That’s awesome to here, sounds like you have great taste in comics as well!
It's also X-Mens 60th anniversary 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You did well on the Blackhawk books. That particular iteration of the team was a bit hokey but still a cool book. Blackhawk kind of lost its appeal once you took it out of the WWII/Korea era but with the right writer they could be a "Top Gun" type group. Loved seeing the books you picked up.
Love the Firestorm and X-Men comics this time. Love Neal Adams covers.
Love that X-men 58, and I need one for my collection! I thought he had one of the coolest costumes when I bought X-men 97 off the shelves as a kid. I only have a few of those Adam’s X-men. But I have GS X-men 2 which reprints a few of them.
Cool pick ups. I had the X-Men Pocket Comic (them trying to cash in on the Mighty Max craze) with that specific Wolverine figure design and Omega Red.
I think that caveat regarding the prices being listed at FMV was necessary, thank you for including the “and there’s nothing wrong with that” part, the comic community needs to hear that sometimes. They are a retailer, they should be allowed to sell at FMV, it’s called Fair Market Value for a reason, and the community, especially certain segments, often think that the prices should be set much lower.
With all this said, while a retailer isn’t there to sell at price to make arbitrage enticing, it is still nice to get some deals. When the company’s main business does not participate mainly or directly in the comic marketplace, the prices should reflect that more. Personally I think FMV is overrated given how often deals happen below that price point.
Great stuff I liked the avengers best but nice pick ups in the Neil Adams X-Men was pretty. Take care
The figures i grew up with were the 12" ones from the 70s then the secret wars figures in the 80a still have a few they came with these little lenticular sheilds that always got lost i buy them at flea markets when I find them you never find the sheilds.
Awesome books! Thanks for sharing.
Love your channel! I'm not a DC fan at all but that cover of Firestorm is great. Hopefully I can find one.
Thank you so much! I’m not a huge DC fan either but I love that book
Never had those X-men toys... but I love the 1984 Secret Wars toys!
I had a couple when I was a kid (that got destroyed in play)
But I've been buying them here and there to maybe get a full set one day.
Wish I had those! Whenever I see them they are VERY expensive
Secert wars figures were awesome except for those damn sheilds
and the fact that they couldn’t stand by themselves
I have the Secret Wars Wolverine that I found for a really good price in a job lot of toys years ago on ebay. He's unboxed, but some how still has his claws!
Great looking books Mike 👍
Hard to find gambit those are wonderful
I haven’t had very good luck bidding in non-Ebay auctions, as far as getting a deal on comics. Ebay just seems to have the most competitive prices. Plus they always stick you with that buyer's premium in the end! Makes it hard to know what you’re actually bidding.
X-Men 58 is a good pick up. That's one I still need. Can't find a good copy at a decent price.
It was the same for me for a while until I lucked into this
Love those X-Men action figures. I had a few of them, along with the Spider-Man action figures that were also made by toy biz. Been trying to collect a few, but can never find them cheap where I live. Great finds! Also love the 1st app of Tombstone!!
Think the x men figs were a great buy at 10 bucks each,id have bought them in a snap,some really cool books too,love the 1rst havok and moira books,and the spectre ,blue beetle ...ah hell all of them,lol,still going through catching up on your older posts since finding your channel,love that you can see /feel your love for the hobby so clearly
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy!
Great stuff there.
just to let you know sometimes the people at the antique coops will call the owners of the booths to see if they can give you a better deal on your items you want its happened to me a few times
Yes I’ve done it before but sometimes it’s just not worth the effort unless it’s something I really want
Firestorm is a character whose potential has never really been investigated. His powers of molecular transmutation should make him one of the most powerful characters in the DCU just as the Molecule Man should be one of the most powerful Marvel characters.
I've attended a few auctions at conventions and I agree that it's a buzz, but of course you have to bid with your head and not your emotions.
X-Men 96 is the first X-Men issue I ever bought apart from the mid-1970s Aussie reprints of X-Men 1-10. The Adams cover for 58 is so eye-catching, the orange and yellow just jump out at you.
Overall, a fantastic lot of comics, especially the X-Men issues.
Great video!!! Round up is a great idea
Thanks, I hope to do more!
Just started collecting some Firestorm issues. (Not quite sure why.) Waiting to find #1 before I start reading them. You gave a great promo for the series. Normally I collect mostly Marvels and have since 1961 with FF #1, the first comic I remember buying.
This was a great roundup video! So much great stuff! We have such similar likes. I love the X-men additions. I have that Firestorm #1 up on my wall. Also. Thanks to you, you got me interested in a new character, Deadman. Started picking up some of his stuff and reading it. Thanks Mike!
Awesome! If you are into Deadman you’ll like Fridays upload
@@lunchmoneycomics Sweet! Can't wait!
Keep up the great content. Love the channel
Thanks!
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My freshman year, after reading Firestorm's origin story in the back of 3 issues of Superman,I was hooked !! And then it was the first 10 issues of Firestorm and he was my favorite for a while after that. 💚😁
Awesome vid!
Man, I can't believe nobody else was bidding on those Blackhawk books! They were an awesome team, and I will go to my grave saying that DC dropped the ball by not using their WW2 characters in movies right after the first Captain America movie came out. Really great batch of books, Mike, and you know I love those X-Men action figures!
How much you want to bet that the people at DC studios aren't even aware that DC had comics other than Batman or Superman in the 30s and 40s?
This is the first time I've come across your channel. That is what l used to do spend all my lunch money on comics. I have all those Marvel figures from the 5 Inc line. They used to be so cheap, for the once l liked I would buy two, one to keep, one moc. I don't have a lot of DC Comics other than a few Superman & Batman, but l did pick up that Fire Storm #1. One of the comics l have been after was Uncanny X-Men #50 with the Jim Steranko cover. I got a high-grade raw copy last year, and then l got all the once in that run.
Were you a teenager when you started to buy comics on a regular basis.
Thanks for finding my channel! I was younger than a teenager, I think I was 11 when I really started buying them.
@lunchmoneycomics I had come across comics, but really got into it, when l started high school. So 11 for me as well, although that was in 72. So, 50 years since l brought Thor #214.
Congratulations on the X-Men #58!
Was there a Nightcrawler toy in that series of action figures?
No Nightcrawler, that’s the one I want the most!
Great video! A lot of great finds.
Hey buddy 👋
That Firestorm issue brings back memories. My introduction to Firestorm was DC Comics Presents # 17. Who is Firestorm I asked. He was a new character when I started to collect. I had bought the first issue through a mail order dealer along with the remaining run. An exciting time it was. Great video.
Mike! Loved this round up! So many great stories built within each find/auction/sale! You mentioned that you used credit card points on an Ebay pick-up, I'd love to see a video all about your little tricks and various ways you build your comic/antique fund between hunting. Oh and love the X-Men Toybiz figures. That booth looks like it had a lot more goodies too!
It’s cool you have good success out in the wild.
It’s tough here in WV.
If you are near ashland ky there is a pretty good comic shop.
You can totally negotiate with someone who is not there, the mall wants to sell booth owners items for the commission the mall gets so they should be willing to call the owner. I run a comic book booth at an antique mall here in Oklahoma and get calls occasionally from the mall employees when people want to negotiate. I am flexible for the most part so it usually leads to a deal.
I’ve definitely done that before but I just didn’t want anything badly enough this time to make the call.
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Mike! Nice round up, I was a little embarrassed when you were talking about the Havok book- I was looking at that same book, but didn’t want to pay $175. I should have taken it out and inspected it! If I did, I might have it and not you! Lol
Thanks for the reminder to always take it out and look it over!
Well I guess I’m glad you didn’t look at it!
My favorite x-man is Alex Summers, Havok that is so COOL
The room we never see lmao
One day I guess
Was able to get avengers 70 for $50.00 Canadian very fine.
Hats a great deal!
Good afternoon Michael
Great show as always, Great tee shirt, but you have to get a bigger trophy room. Loved the comic haul. Well done. So close to 6k subscribers. Are you planning on getting a Spectre figure? I seem to remember some DC sets from the 80s.
Cheers Al The Goldkeykid
I actually saw a Spectre figure at a flea market the other day but didn’t bite, maybe if it was still in he package
Well that is a start, most likely the next flea market will turn one up, you seem to have the knack! My sons had all the figures. I still have the turtles tucked away. Kept me broke in the day, but they had fun. I had fun.
Happy Hunting I look forward to the trophies. But you still need a bigger trophy room
Hey mike hows it going? I was looking in your past videos to find the one where you bought your showcase 60. I just picked up that book along with spectre 1 drom 1967. Just wanted to see you find yours. Wasnt it at a show?? I cant remeber. Either way would love tonsee that video again. Thanks
Hey, congrats on the great pickups! I actually have two Showcase 60s I showed on the channel and here are the direct links.
czcams.com/video/xQmouw1QJ8c/video.html
czcams.com/video/5h3ZKfe49Ao/video.html
I've been looking for the first appearance of Havoc for a while, can't seem to find a good copy for a decent price.
That was me for a while, the books will always come to you though!
Sorry to disappoint you, but I never liked Gambit, and I grew to hate him after it was revealed that he abandoned his wife, while he was trying to romance Rogue.
Not disappointed at all, everyone likes/dislikes characters and that’s a great reason to dislike him. Actually Gambit has done lots of terrible things, be looked cool while doing them
@@lunchmoneycomics Role of Cool, I guess.
Hey Mike, I collect Modern Comics (the Quality Comics title from the GA) staring Blackhawk. I love the multicultural team aspect, although Chop Chop doesn’t hold up well, as he was depicted with many Asian stereotypes. Still, great reading.
Happy to hear from a Blackhawk fan! I have definitely seen some of those cultural depictions on early Blackhawk comics in the last and yes they can be cringeworthy
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Is firestorm going on the "wall"
Not sure! I kind of like it with my other child hood books even if it’s not the exact same one
@Lunch Money Comics u should make a different wall for the books that u find holds an emotional spot in you're heart
After editing everything at that point I 100% wouldn't have cared. Just blured or blacked out anything that would've gotten you in trouble and posted
If there were no risk of repercussions sure, but they could ask CZcams to strike the video if they have a legal reason, and that would lock the channel until it’s removed. I also wouldn’t want to risk getting banned from the place if they have another comic auction. Unlikely events but I wouldn’t want to risk it.
I collect Marvel and DC trading cards. Do you?
I collect the marvel ones and they played a big role in my comic collecting as a kid