Bronze and Modern Gods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, Erik Larsen has done it again... Our Hot Book of the Week is SAVAGE DRAGON #280, where Malcolm Dragon returns home from a mission in Russia and finds Maxine in a very compromising situation. The final page appears in two different versions, with Cover B containing the more explicit interior variant. Cover B is already selling for around $40, while some copies o...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, it is basically all about ABSOLUTE BATMAN. After DC Studios and Warner Bros. announced that an ABSOLUTE BATMAN animated series is in development, nearly every issue in the series saw a jump in sales. Issues #1, #2, #10, and #11 each recorded sales-volume increases of at least 100%, while first-print copies of ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1 are now selling for as much as $1...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, a classic John Byrne Doctor Doom cover is starting to move. Our Hot Book of the Week is FANTASTIC FOUR #258 from 1983, featuring one of Byrne’s most memorable Doctor Doom covers. Raw copies are now selling for as much as $18, but is this the beginning of a bigger move or just a temporary bump? For the 25 Year Rule, we revisit WOLVERINE: THE ORIGIN #1 from 2001,...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, Gold Key Comics are suddenly back on collectors’ radar. Our Hot Book of the Week is DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM #1 from Gold Key Comics, as recent sales jump following speculation that Robert Kirkman and Skybound Entertainment may be bringing classic Gold Key properties like Doctor Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, and Turok back into the spotlight. Then, for the...

Captain America has carried Marvel’s ideals for decades… but even the Sentinel of Liberty has had a few storylines where the shield couldn’t save the script. In this episode of Bronze and Modern Gods, we count down the Top 5 Worst Captain America Stories of All Time - the bizarre detours, the misfires, and the infamous arcs that made fans collectively say, “Wait… they did WHAT?” No spoilers in thi...

Captain America has starred in some of the most powerful, influential stories in comic book history — stories that defined what a hero is, pushed the medium forward, and shaped pop culture for decades. In this episode of Bronze and Modern Gods, we count down the Top 5 Greatest Captain America Stories of All Time , with a few Honorable Mentions along the way. No spoilers here — just know this list...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re covering a major piece of industry news and a wild new DC launch — plus some deep-cut collector picks. Breaking News: Torpedo Comics is closing, and we talk through what that means for collectors, retailers, and the shifting realities of the direct market - https://www.instagram.com/p/DYsHtJURoBa/ Hot Book of the Week: Absolute Green Arrow #1 (DC, 2026) —...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re tracking a strange new collector reality: condition problems are creating “accidental scarcity” in real time. Hot Book of the Week:Absolute Batman #20 is moving for a completely different reason than usual. Widespread printer-related cover damage has made true Near Mint copies of Cover A harder to find, and those clean copies are already selling at a prem...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, Free Comic Book Day turns into a real collector debate. Hot Book of the Week: Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 - a FCBD giveaway that’s already flipping online, with some fans upset that certain retailers were charging for a “free” book. We also talk about the animated adaptation in the works from Seth MacFarlane for Peacock, and the surprising crossover collectible ang...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got a mix of modern market movement, deep collector history, and two underrated books that deserve a second look. Hot Book of the Week: We’re talking about a true Golden Age grail that’s seeing a major surge in activity after big adaptation news hit, including a recent high-grade sale that shows just how serious the top end of this market can get. 25 Year...

This week, we’re hitting two very different corners of comics history that both left a permanent mark. Old Fart Rule: Daredevil #227 (1986) — the opening chapter of Born Again. We break down why this issue is one of the most influential “broken hero” stories ever published, how it elevated Kingpin into a next-level threat, and what the current market looks like for raw copies and high-grade slabs....

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we break down a huge move for X-MEN #94, which saw a 200% jump in copies sold after comments that the upcoming X-Men reboot will draw heavily from Chris Claremont’s run. We talk why this book matters, recent CGC sales, and whether raw copies are still hiding out there. In our 25 Year Rule segment, we spotlight VERONICA #111 from 2001, featuring the unforgettabl...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we cover a collector-driven episode with a little bit of everything: modern variant heat, 1980s satire, and two underrated books that deserve way more attention. Hot TopicAscencia #31 (1:25 Arthur Adams variant) and the variant strategy that’s turning a low-volume indie into a high-impact market mover, with multiple scarcity tiers fueling demand. Old Fart RuleB...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, a Bronze Age Spider-Man book is suddenly scorching hot. Hot Book of the Week: Amazing Spider-Man #134 (1974) — first appearance of Tarantula and a debated Punisher appearance that many collectors still argue about. After the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer gave fans their first live-action look at Tarantula in a scene mirroring this issue’s cover, sales spike...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re breaking down another brand-new comic that’s already selling above cover price immediately after release. Hot Book of the Week: Tigress Island #1 (Image Comics) is showing immediate post-release heat, with copies selling around $11–$17. We talk about what to watch for with books that spike this fast, why sold listings matter more than asking prices, and w...

Collectors, this week is wild! Hot Book of the Week: Astro Boy #1 (Gold Key, 1965) is surging after news of a Sony live-action Astro Boy film with Jason Reitman developing the project — and high-grade copies are already reaching up to $800. Then for our 25 Year Rule, we revisit Amazing Spider-Man #30 (2001) — the first issue written by J. Michael Straczynski, kicking off one of the most influentia...

A brand-new comic is already selling for multiples of cover price before most readers have even opened a copy - and this week we’re asking what’s really going on with the market. Hot Book of the Week: Is Ted OK? #1 from Mad Cave Comics is the latest indie debut catching rapid aftermarket attention, joining a growing list of new releases heating up almost instantly. Is this genuine demand…or anothe...

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, the comic market delivers another round of surprises, from instant speculation heat to Golden Age auction drama. A brand-new Image Comics debut, White Sky #1, is already selling for multiples of cover price just days after release. Is this real demand, market momentum…or another short-term spec spike? Meanwhile, a high-grade copy of Captain America's Weird...

Yes… we know. The episode is a day late. We regret nothing except our concept of time. 😅 This week we dig into a brand-new release already selling for crazy prices - D’ORC #1. Is it genuine demand, speculative frenzy, or straight-up funny business? Then we rewind to 1986, when The Punisher #1 proved comics were ready for darker, grittier heroes and helped reshape an entire decade of storytelling....

This week, John and Richard break down why Superman #34 — specifically the Mario Foccillo variant inspired by Dragon Ball Z — has suddenly become a Hot Book of the Week, with copies already selling up to $41 on eBay. Plus: • Old Fart Rule: Champions #1 (Eclipse Comics, 1986) — a rare early example of a tabletop RPG successfully crossing into comics • Underrated Books of the Week: – The Black Terro...

This week on the show, John and Richard review and recap this year‘s Cal Comic Con, and then show off all the comic books they acquired at this very special convention! There are some serious surprises in store! Support the show by becoming a channel member and help us bring you more show coverage, deep dives, and collector talk every week.🔔 Like, subscribe, and join the channel for member-only...

This week on the show, a modern Spider-Man comic is suddenly on fire. Amazing Spider-Man #11 (2025) is surging with an +800% spike in sales after Marvel announced Symbie will be adapted for upcoming episodes of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. We break down why this $15 raw could be a sleeper modern key and what collectors should be watching next. We also rewind 25 years to 2001 for our 25 Year...

This week on Bronze & Modern Gods, we dig into one of the most important turning points in X-Men history! The Old Fart Rule kicks off with Uncanny X-Men #210 (1986) — the opening chapter of Mutant Massacre, the storyline that helped define the modern multi-title crossover and permanently darkened the tone of Marvel’s mutant books. We also break down a major market mover: • Mister Miracle #1 (1...

This week, we’re digging into a major turning point for modern comics — past and present. First up, Absolute Wonder Woman #15 delivers the first-ever meeting of Batman and Wonder Woman in the Absolute Universe, and it’s anything but traditional. With a more primal, myth-driven Diana and a brutal, consequence-heavy tone, this issue marks a true escalation point for the Absolute line — and collector...

Is Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame #1 blind bag a future key - or a disaster waiting to happen? This week we dig into early reports of damaged copies, why some stores are already seeing uneven quality, and how higher-grade examples could separate themselves from the pack. We also tackle eBay scammers, crack open viewer mail, and share a little Show & Tell. For our Old Fart Rule, we rewind to 1986 an...