The Fat Kid Files (Blog)

How to Buy Raw Comics: Spot a Good Deal Before You Get Burned
How to Buy Raw Comics: Spot a Good Deal Before You Get Burned
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 CGC Grading Scale Before... Read more...
The One That Got Away: Every Collector's Biggest Regret
The One That Got Away: Every Collector's Biggest Regret
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 you got outbid on… and still think... Read more...
Why Collectors Never Stop at One: The Psychology of Collecting
Why Collectors Never Stop at One: The Psychology of Collecting
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 1985: Why GPK Cards Still Rule the Collector Market
Garbage Pail Kids 1985: Why GPK Cards Still Rule the Collector Market
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...
Spider-Man Black Suit First Appearance: Marvel Team-Up #141 vs ASM #252 vs Secret Wars #8
Spider-Man Black Suit First Appearance: Marvel Team-Up #141 vs ASM #252 vs Secret Wars #8
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: The Complete Collector's Guide
Raw vs. Graded Comics: The Complete Collector's Guide
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...