Bronze and Modern Gods

What does the future hold for DC Comics? Join John & Richard as they welcome DC superfan Evan to speculate and discuss the good stuff coming out from DC. Plus, TMNT Adventures #1 setting sales records and our Underrated Books of the Week!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collecting!     &nb...

Join John & Richard as they chat with the owner of one of the nation's first comic book stores, Bill Joppick of Mr. Fantasy's in Elyria, Ohio! Bill opened his store in 1975, even before the creation of the direct market and he has great stories to spare! Plus, Daredevil #1 is blowing up and our Underrated Books of the Week!     Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to...

Join John & Richard as they break down the difference between newsstand and direct market versions of comic books and why the newsstand versions may not always be the rarer! Plus, the Last Ronin and all the issues involved in making it so hot, and our Underrated Books of the Week!     Chuck Rozanski's history of the Direct Market - https://www.milehighcomics.com/tales/cbg109.htm...

AWOOOOO! Scary stuff, kids! Join John & Richard as they go LIVE for the first time with you to talk about all of our favorite scary horror comic books for this special live Halloween episode! Werewolf by Night! EC horror! The classic Venus! And even some of our favorite Modern Age horror comics!  Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comi...

Join John & Richard as they discuss the new sales records being set by Harley Quinn's first appearance! John gives us an update on his comic book grading tips, plus early Marvel Age Kirby and Ditko war comics, classic Punisher What If stories and our Underrated Books of the Week!   Our Grading Comics episode - https://youtu.be/CovJm-iU9bI    Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel...

Prices on Amazing Spider-Man #300 have exploded over the last few weeks - is it time to sell or hold?  Join John & Richard as they examine the market and what is driving record sales of this book! Plus, a cool Spawn cover you may have missed and our Underrated Books of the Week!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comi...

The announcement of a new Peacemaker series starring John Cena sends Fightin' Five #40 into orbit!  Join John & Richard as they welcome Steven from Minor Keys Comics as he sets a new sales record! Plus, an affordable alternative to Fantastic Four #1, and our Underrated Books of the Week! Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and co...

Collectors dream of opening their own comic shop - but is it all it's cracked up to be? Join John & Richard as share their experiences running and owning their own comic book store! Plus, the first appearance of the Super Skrull, the white hot She-Hulk, and our Underrated Books of the Week!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics a...

Join John & Richard as they unboxing three huge comic book boxes they won at an online auction - was it a score or a dud? Find out! Plus, the first appearance of Kang the Conqueror, and our Underrated Books of the Week!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collecting!   Follow us on Facebook - https://www.fac...

Join John & Richard as they walk you through comic book CPR - Cracking open slabs, pressing comics and resubmitting them for higher grades! Plus, Giant-Size X-Men #1 sets records, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Champions and G.I. Joe books you may not know about! KaptainMyke Comic Book Pressing - https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaptainmykecomicpressing/ Supplies & more - https://www.kaptain...

eBay is a great place to buy comics - but what other hidden gems are you missing? John & Richard share their secrets! Plus, our Silk #1 is our Hot Book of the Week, a tip on a scarce Turtles book you may not know about and our Underrated Books of the Week!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collecting!   Fo...

We saw the comic book industry crash due to speculation in the 90s - is it happening again? Plus John & Richard focus on Batwing 19 & 20 as our Hot Books of the Week, plus Preacher #1, TMNT #2 and our Underrated Books of the Week!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collecting!   Follow us on Facebook -...

We examine the various Walmart variants - which are the ones to look out for? Why are they so scarce in 9.8? Find out! Plus, another update on the Venom #27 double-cover error edition, a still-affordable Star Wars key you might have missed, and the first Venom-ized hero (it's not who you think)!   Walmart Exclusives - https://www.keycollectorcomics.com/category/wal-mart-exclusives,1151/issues...

We get the full story on the Venom #27 double cover error variant with our exclusive interview with Nelson Chua from Big Time Collectibles - how many copies are out there? What happened? We get the facts! Plus, the last days of the Punisher, more New Agents of Atlas spec and the collectible Todd McFarlane covers you may have missed!   Big Time Collectibles - https://bigtimecollectibles.com/ &...

This week, John & Rich discuss the avalanche of 2nd prints, 3rd prints, variants, store exclusives, you name it! Which are hype and which have staying power? Plus, our new feature The 25 Year Rule, where we talk about comics from 1995, including what may be the rarest Silver Surfer comic book ever! You may be surprised! Plus, our Hot Book of the Week is Legends of the Dark Knights #1 and our U...

This week, John & Rich walk you through all the do's & don'ts of comic book grading - think you know it all? You may be surprised! Plus, our Hot Copper Book of the Week is the 1985 Raphael one-shot. Also, our Artist Spotlight on Jim Lee, and our Underrated Books of the Week, including the first appearances of Moon Girl and U.S. Agent!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated...

This week, John & Rich are joined by Southern California Comics owner Jamie Newbold, who has written a book about his more than 50 years in the hobby. Also, our Artist Spotlight on George Pérez, and our Underrated Books of the Week, including Thor #229 and the first appearance of Shuri!   The Forensic Comicologist: Insights from a Life in Comics - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1476672679/ref=...

This week, John & Rich share tips on making sure you're shipping your comic books safely and securely, plus they share some shipping horror stories! Also, our Artist Spotlight on the controversial Bill Sienkiewicz, our Underrated Books of the Week and a special surprise announcement!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comi...

John and Richard are joined by Jamie Medlin, author of How I Made Profit Selling Comic Books from Home, plus hot book Thor #5, Underrated Books of the Week New Agents of Atlas #1 2nd print and Firepower #1, plus an Artist Spotlight on Bronze Age superstar Walt Simonson!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collecting!...

John and Richard show off some more major key comics they've acquired during various live sales over the past few weeks. Plus, Silk, Spider-Women, Negan Lives variant editions, and our Artist Spotlight on Bronze Age superstar Barry Windsor-Smith!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collecting!   Follow us on Fac...

Join John and Richard as they show off new comics they've acquired during various live sales over the past few weeks. Plus, Batman Beyond #1 heating up, underrated and unappreciated Jack Kirby Marvel Western art, and our Artist Spotlight on the white-hot art of Peach Momoko!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics and comic book collec...

With local comic book conventions and events re-opening, are we ready to start hunting for our favorite books again? Plus, memories of our favorite conventions past, plus Hercules speculation heating up, the white-hot first appearance of Spider-Gwen and our Artist Spotlight on the controversial John Romita Jr.!   Bronze and Modern Gods is the channel dedicated to the Bronze, Copper and Modern...

A jam-packed episode as we welcome special guest Ali from Elite_Comics11 to talk about the biggest comic book live-streaming event of the year, @Con 2! Plus, Richard gets himself in the comic news by setting a new purchase record for Ultimate Fallout #4, the newsstand edition! Find out about it here, exclusively.   Follow Ali on Instagram @elite_comics11   @Con happens June 25-28 - follo...

This week, join John & Rich as they talk about the right times to buy or sell your comics. How do you take advantage of movie hype? How do you stretch your comic collecting dollar further? Plus, an Artist Spotlight on John Romita! And this week's Underrated Comics include Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man and Champions.   Hercules movie speculation - https://www.comicbookmovie.com/...

This week, join John & Rich and special guest Steven (@minorkeyscomics) as they walk you through buying comic books off Instagram. Who do you follow to get the best deals? What should you watch out for? Plus, an Artist Spotlight on John Byrne! And this week's Underrated Comics include Carnage: Mind Bomb and Alpha Flight.   Follow Steven on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minorkeysco...