The Fat Kid Files (Blog)

Buying Raw Comics: How to Spot a Good Deal
Buying Raw Comics: How to Spot a Good Deal
Raw comics are where the real treasure hunting happens, but also where collectors get burned. Here's how to not be that guy. 1. Know the Grade Before You Buy Understand... Read more...
Every Collector Has The 'One That Got Away'
Every Collector Has The 'One That Got Away'
Every collector has one. The one that got away. The book you sold too early.The card you traded before it exploded.The eBay auction that you got outbid on… and still... Read more...
Why Collectors Never Actually Stop at One
Why Collectors Never Actually Stop at One
There’s a moment every collector remembers. You buy the first one. Maybe it’s a comic you loved as a kid.Maybe it’s a card you always wanted.Maybe it’s something you swore... Read more...
Garbage Pail Kids: How 1985's Grossest Obsession Still Rules Collectors Today
Garbage Pail Kids: How 1985's Grossest Obsession Still Rules Collectors Today
In 1985, Garbage Pail Kids took over schoolyards, horrified parents, and became the king of gross-out humor. Forty years later, collectors are still obsessed. Here's why GPK remains one of... Read more...
The Black Suit Spider-Man Debate: Which Comic Was REALLY First?
The Black Suit Spider-Man Debate: Which Comic Was REALLY First?
What's the true first appearance of Spider-Man's black suit? Marvel Team-Up #141, Amazing Spider-Man #252, or Secret Wars #8? We break down the 1984 publishing race and the debate that's... Read more...
Raw vs. Graded Comics: Which Should You Collect?
Raw vs. Graded Comics: Which Should You Collect?
Should you collect raw comics or invest in graded slabs? We break down the pros, cons, and best use cases for both to help you make the right choice for... Read more...