Key Collector Comics

Thank you. Im happy you're enjoying it!

That's reasonable conclusion to make but I would look at it from the angle that its more about what was and is missing from the hobby that is connecting with collectors of every experience level. If you are in the group that only sees this as a speculation app then I invite you to spend some time checking it out for what it really is.

We're getting rooted here and then we'll decide where to go next but I've had some conversations. I appreciate you bringing it up. I know less about the market for collectibles like sportscards but would have no trouble building the database and its good to get a feel for how many would find it useful

So far from the truth

Thank you!

I appreciate your concerns. Again, speculation is a single digit percentile of what information exists on the app. To your point about artificially inflating prices, you're right, that is a legitimate concern which is why we don't sell comics on the app or personally on the side. There are no conflicts of interest in providing accurate information and we never say someone should buy this or that. There is no advertising or sponsorships that occur on the app unless it is very clear why that is happening. For example, Neal Adams does a giveaway to get attention on Detective 1000 or Alex Ross does a giveaway for Immortal Hulk to create awareness of his blogpost. The valuation comes from ebay sold prices. We focus only on raw books and take a sample of 8-10 recent high grade sales (more if there is a significant disparity in data, eliminating outliers) to come up with an average. Then we pull back on that number by approximately 10%. The app is meant to be an acquisition resource. If someone can negotiate a book for the values listed and later check to see what its sells for, realizing they got a good deal, chances are they'll be energized about the hobby.

That's funny. "You made me go back and look." Then, "experienced collectors don't need the app." You definitely have the wrong idea about the app. I don't think collecting key issues discourages anyone from reading a comic book and I think if they're inclined to read, they're going to do it. I can tell you that I get emails on a daily basis that express how easily Key Collector helped someone get into comics or back into comics. An email I haven't received yet is someone saying it destroyed their love for comics. If young collectors are using the app then its getting them more engaged in the hobby and in doing so, while being in the community or seeing something that piques their curiosity on the app, there's a better possibility they'll put the effort forth to read. There are a lot of categories that focus on the interesting points of a run and there are plans for future features that helps to onboard readers to titles.

I hate passwords too and since getting into this mobile app game I have about 30 new sign-ins. Its the worst.You can use Facebook if you have it to sign in so that eliminates that problem. Also you can store your password on your phone so that it auto logs you in.

I love little bits of info like this and I added it to the description. Thank you. Also, we don't add every first appearance. There are criteria but we have a lot of first appearances that might not be considered keys to certain collectors. A majority of the keys added since launching have been requests. To your point, we're working on filters that will allow a more personalized experience.

I dont tell anyone to buy anything. I offer concise information

Thank you for the awesome testimonial. This picture is a little embarrassing.

Thank you! I'm not sure what you learned between February 2 and today about the subscription so I don't want to go overboard in an explanation but I'm happy to answer any questions you have. The categories are all intended to pay for themselves whether you are wanting to build more value into your collection or if you're buying and selling. The biggest advantage of the subscriber features is knowing what's happening in comics as it happens. The Key Issue Alerts are push notifications that give you info on what affects the value of a comic and people really seem to like that. Again, happy to answer anything publicly or privately.

@Callaway29 Thank you for posing the question and I apologize for the delay in response. You're absolutely right - all feedback is great. There seems to be a lot of misconceptions regarding Key Collector as a resource. The word "speculation" is often associated with the app and I feel that a majority of people who define it in this way haven't really used it because speculation is such a small part of what is offered and quarantined to one section. The app was always meant to be an educational resource to navigate 85 years of published comics, highlighting milestone moments so that hobbyists of any experience level could have the opportunity to collect and curate what is fragile and finite. It doesn't have to be Fantastic Four #1. It could be the first appearance of Gibbon or Lady Death or Starling. There are criteria that a character or issue must meet to make it into the database and Aunt May's mailman didn't make the cut. Beyond speculation, there are a number of features meant to appeal to a broad spectrum of collectors: artist spotlight on Bill Sienkiewicz, Controversial Comics, 100 Modern Must Haves, Keys This Week May 22, Valuable Second Printings, Symbiotes and Future Keys (90 days of solicitations that focus on key issues thru August). I am a comic book collector. I built this database because it was something I wished was available but it didn't exist. I felt other collectors would feel the same so that's why I worked with a developer to get it on an app and share it.

Hello board, 1. I’m doing a giving away for an uncut Quantum & Woody ‘The Most Variant Cover Of All Time’ cover (among other giveaways going on now) pulled from the printing line during the muti-stage layering process. This one, in particular, has the holo-foil (aunthentic nineties) and title embossment. There were only 50 pulled so it is extremely rare. You can enter to win with just one tap when you open the giveaways section in the free Key Collector Comics mobile app on iTunes and Google Play. Check out the other giveaways too. 2. Does anyone have any educated guess at how much something like this would go for? Thank you!

Given the similarities between DCs DARK Nights Metal & 2000ADs DARK Judges, I’m wondering if there is an unannounced merger occurring via the multiverse. Does IDW license Dredd? Thoughts?

Love all these pickups, gang!

Love the thoughts (and as always, the laughs). Hulk getting his due recognition -- champion of angry kids everywhere. Plus a range of opinions beyond him. Giant Man also comes to mind. Iron Man checks the "well-rounded Strong Man" boxes. And He-Man... he's so strong.

Alright, boardies. Supes. Hulkster. She-Hulk. Thing. Ms. Marvel. Supergirl. Savage Dragon. Colossus. Marv. Bane. Juggernaut. Rogue. Namor. The list goes on and on. Who's your personal favorite(s), and why? Reasons can be anything that floats your boat, i.e. need not be "because strongest."

Pride! And Bragging Rights!

If you look at it for a minute, you'll see the hint in the Mirage logo...the face of a ninja turtle

You're good

I was loading logos into the Key Collector Comics mobile app (still a few missing if anyone has the app and can point me in the right direction) for the new "search by publisher" feature and thought you'd all enjoy this little game. Can you name all of the corresponding publishers to their logo?

Mad #1 for 8 bucks. Can we say, a steal?

That Taskmaster is gorgeous. We see plenty of artists on the CAF site (do a search for commission). Read David Finch's Moon Knight #4 yesterday, the aftermath of Moonie's and Taskmaster's tango...