I have to disagree with you..you can be both a true comic book collector and an investor at the same time. You can own multiple copies of your favorite comic book...for example Whiz #25 be a true collector and an investor at the same time. The difference is a widget buyer does not give a dammm what he is buying, he is a optimistic flipper...that is it plan and simple. If comic book crash and burn...he does not care...he moves on to his next prey...video games etc...he is a numbers guy. The true collector, worst case...keeps something he can really appreciate and enjoy. We true comic book collectors can enjoy the best of two worlds....but as a backup...buy what you enjoy, and like.