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The YouTube video, hosted by Swaggle Hos, revolves around his passion for collecting comic books and showcasing his recent haul from various shops in Southern California, totaling over $1,000. Key comics discussed include "Super Boy #68" featuring the first appearance of Bizarro, "Green Lantern and Green Arrow #76" with a classic Neil Adams cover, and "Doctor Strange #169," noted for its market fluctuations. The host highlights significant acquisitions like "Strange Tales #110," "Fantastic Four #28," and "Marvel Superheroes #18," discussing their market values and potential for future increases, especially with MCU crossovers. Later, he touches upon "ASM #44" and "ASM #56" for their notable conditions and "Daredevil #168," featuring the first appearance of Elektra. The video also reflects on the enjoyment of visiting local comic shops, handling criticism regarding LCS pricing, and engagement with the comic book community by encouraging viewers to share their purchases and market perspectives. Concluding, the host looks forward to attending San Diego Comic-Con in search of more collectibles.
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In this part of the video, the host, Swaggle Hos, introduces a comic book haul, sharing his excitement about recent acquisitions from various places in Southern California, totaling a little over $1,000. He emphasizes his love for visiting local comic shops (LCS) and discusses his plans for San Diego Comic Con. The first comic featured is “Super Boy number 68,” notable for the first appearance of Bizarro. The host highlights the importance of this 1958 DC comic despite a minor piece missing. He then presents “Green Lantern and Green Arrow number 76,” a classic Neil Adams cover, noting it’s in much better condition than his previous copy.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses various comic book covers and their values. They highlight the visual appeal and condition of a particular DC cover by Neil Adams, emphasizing its striking colors and consistent popularity among collectors. The presenter then talks about “Doctor Strange” number 169, noting its current undervaluation in the market despite its previous high demand during the movie release period. The discussion moves on to “Strange Tales” 110, suggesting it might be a good time to purchase it due to its decreased price. Lastly, the presenter showcases an early “Fantastic Four” book, specifically issue number 28, which features the first crossover with the X-Men, and speculates on the potential for an MCU crossover event.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses adding several comic books to their collection, highlighting potential market interest and personal value. Notably, they mention a Hugh Jackman X-Men and Fantastic Four crossover increasing the appeal of certain comics. They discuss acquiring “Marvel Superheroes number 18,” the first appearance of the original Guardians of the Galaxy, despite its lesser popularity and minor moisture damage. They also showcase “Iron Man and Submariner number one,” a valuable high-grade edition, and “Thor 148,” the first appearance of the Wrecker, expressing mixed feelings due to its portrayal in the She-Hulk show. The speaker considers getting these high-grade copies professionally graded.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses a few noteworthy comic book acquisitions. They highlight a nice copy of “ASM #44,” known for the second appearance of the Lizard, appreciating its excellent condition despite often being damaged due to its black cover. Another key acquisition is “ASM #56,” which has a minor tape pull but is otherwise a solid copy with a striking Doctor Octopus cover. The last book mentioned is “Daredevil #168,” featuring the first appearance of Elektra. The speaker reflects on the fluctuating market values of this issue and speculates on its grading, expressing confidence in its quality. The video wraps up with the speaker feeling satisfied about their haul, having spent $1,000 on 10 valuable comic books.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reflects on their enjoyment of visiting local comic shops (LCS) and discusses a previous video about LCS pricing, addressing some criticism they received. They emphasize their love for buying books from LCS and express empathy for those without good shops nearby. The speaker then prompts the audience to share their recent comic book purchases and feelings about the current state of the comic book market, asking if they are buying or waiting for prices to drop. They also mention plans to attend San Diego Comic-Con and hope to find good deals. The segment concludes with a request for viewer feedback and engagement.