Comic Book Industry
The Rise and Fall of the Comic Book Speculation Bubble: Lessons Learned
By Steve Roop
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May 27, 2023
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In the 1990s, a phenomenon known as comic book speculation took the industry by storm.
TL;DR – The rise and fall of the comic book speculation bubble Easy-money mindset: “Buy two, sell one” thinking spread faster than real demand for the stories themselves. Manufactured scarcity: Gimmick covers, polybags, and endless #1s created the illusion of rarity while print runs soared. Overprinting: Massive supply met finite long-term demand, capping prices for most non-keys. Hype feedback loop: Media, price guides, and shop chatter amplified FOMO and short-term flipping. Liquidity dried up...
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