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http://comicbook.com/comics/2018/06/06/gamestop-selling-comic-books-soon/

It looks like gaming retailer Gamestop could be getting into the Marvel and DC Comics market, and it is happening rather soon.

Gamestop has recently leaned into the collectibles market and thus far has had stellar results. The latest move is yet another step in that comic-centric direction, as Bleeding Cool has learned that Gamestop will start offering comics themselves directly in certain locations. The leaked images show several comics already in the Gamestop system, which mainly consist of Marvel and DC books though there are a few Image and Oni Press titles in there as well.

Part of the reason for the new initiative lies with James Parker, who previously helmed the comic and collectibles initiative at Hastings. That part of the store chain was successful, though ultimately the rest of the store couldn't keep up, resulting in the chain to close its doors. Parker has now moved over to Gamestop, and the new comic book program will start in trial form in 20 Gamestop stores and 20 ThinkGeek stores.

"We are indeed getting into comics, as a retail test forum," Parker told Bleeding Cool. "Comics are often a part of our promotional entertainment industry environment, including video games we can learn from this tribal knowledge. We have indeed partnered with Diamond to carry a small selection of comics in 40 stores utilizing their new spinner rack. The comics are mostly from Marvel and DC with a focus on key series and titles. This is just a small launch to bring comics to some of our collectibles stores as they fit with the current trend of Collectibles that are performing in the market. Should this prove successful, we may consider rolling out to additional stores in the future but plan to keep it limited to the spinner rack for the foreseeable future. Of course, you can expect to see some exclusive variants from us in the future."

If you've gone into a Gamestop recently you'll notice a heavy focus on comic and pop culture collectibles anyway, so comics should fit right in, even if it is just the spinner rack for the moment. Honestly, it is amazing it hasn't happened sooner, as video games often have comic book related tie-ins anyway. Not only that, but they already sell statues, socks, and action figures of superheroes anyway, so it just makes sense to offer the source material.

We're also sure no one at a comic company is going to object to being seen in more retail stores either, and Gamestop has around 6000 of them.

So, what do you think of Gamestop's latest move? Let us know in the comments

Might as well rename it to Nerdstop at this point.
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I love going to Gamestop to buy comic books
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So let me get this straight.

Their business is dying because of digital storefronts like PSN, XBL, Steam, etc...

...and they try to revive it by selling another product that's also pretty much dead due to technological advances?
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can't wait to sell comics and get $1 for 10 and then to turn around and see each one for $10.

They will buy Action comics#1 for $10 trade in

creativeme posted...

can't wait to sell comics and get $1 for 10 and then to turn around and see each one for $10.

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voldothegr8 posted...

Might as well rename it to Nerdstop at this point.

Why no... Games & Comics?
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Cool, maybe my old stash of comics will go up in value as a result. Some of the comics I own:
































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shut up smal
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DarkTransient posted...

So let me get this straight.

Their business is dying because of digital storefronts like PSN, XBL, Steam, etc...

...and they try to revive it by selling another product that's also pretty much dead due to technological advances?

Yeah, this. lol
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@Pillowpantz they'll give you $10 for it all lol
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AvantgardeAClue posted...

@Pillowpantz they'll give you $10 for it all lol

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creativeme posted...

can't wait to sell comics and get $1 for 10 and then to turn around and see each one for $10.

This is how it is already at these places. A friend of mine had me offload a bunch of his comics a year or two ago. There were tons of them. Had to be at least 50.

$8.
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Nice collection @Pillowpantz
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EvalAngell posted...

Nice collection @Pillowpantz

thx ^.^
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EvalAngell posted...

Nice collection Pillowpantz

I didn't know his sister collects comics.
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SMAL,

That whole collection, if you are lucky could maybe net you $20 bucks.

Most of those comics are from the 90's. 90's comics are functionally worthless due to massive over-printing as the comic industry tried to cash in on the collectors market.

For instance X-Men #1, which is part of your collection, is like the most printed comic of all time. It's worth roughly as much as the paper it is printed on and you can go into any thrift shop, flea market, or used bookstore and probably find 10 copies of it for less than $0.50.

The only comics that are worth any money are from before comics were considered a collectors item, because less issues were printed and people, not realizing they might have value, didn't take a ton of care of them. This causes a really limited supply of those issues.
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Gheb posted...

SMAL,

That whole collection, if you are lucky could maybe net you $20 bucks.

Most of those comics are from the 90's. 90's comics are functionally worthless due to massive over-printing as the comic industry tried to cash in on the collectors market.

For instance X-Men #1, which is part of your collection, is like the most printed comic of all time. It's worth roughly as much as the paper it is printed on and you can go into any thrift shop, flea market, or used bookstore and probably find 10 copies of it for less than $0.50.

The only comics that are worth any money are from before comics were considered a collectors item, because less issues were printed and people, not realizing they might have value, didn't take a ton of care of them. This causes a really limited supply of those issues.

Yeah, I remember the early 90s fondly. The death of Superman, Spawn was super popular. It was an awesome time to be a kid and be into comics, but sadly they're not worth much. I have an unopened copy of the resurrection of Superman, the white bag one. :3
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spanky1 posted...

Gheb posted...

SMAL,

That whole collection, if you are lucky could maybe net you $20 bucks.

Most of those comics are from the 90's. 90's comics are functionally worthless due to massive over-printing as the comic industry tried to cash in on the collectors market.

For instance X-Men #1, which is part of your collection, is like the most printed comic of all time. It's worth roughly as much as the paper it is printed on and you can go into any thrift shop, flea market, or used bookstore and probably find 10 copies of it for less than $0.50.

The only comics that are worth any money are from before comics were considered a collectors item, because less issues were printed and people, not realizing they might have value, didn't take a ton of care of them. This causes a really limited supply of those issues.

Yeah, I remember the early 90s fondly. The death of Superman, Spawn was super popular. It was an awesome time to be a kid and be into comics, but sadly they're not worth much. I have an unopened copy of the resurrection of Superman, the white bag one. :3

Everything related to Superman's death or ressurection is basically X-Men #1 tier value wise. Everyone and their mothers bought a copy of those comics because they thought they'd be worth something. Effectively ensuring that none of them would be worth anything.
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Gheb posted...

The only comics that are worth any money are from before comics were considered a collectors item, because less issues were printed and people, not realizing they might have value, didn't take a ton of care of them. This causes a really limited supply of those issues.

That's not 100% true.

There are some oddball things that are worth money precisely because nobody thought they'd be worth anything including the Creator.

For example, Action Comics #869 the first printing is worth a lot of money because the cover features Superman drinking a beer and future reprints changed it to a soda.
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I think the highest value comic I have is Spawn #4, and that's apparently only because it has some sort of coupon inside of it that is worth something.
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Tyranthraxus posted...

For example, Action Comics #869 the first printing is worth a lot of money because the cover features Superman drinking a beer and future reprints changed it to a soda.

Now I can understand collecting stuff

But I like how it's always the off the wall tiny details that make some thing or another super valuable.
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Tyranthraxus posted...

That's not 100% true.

There are some oddball things that are worth money precisely because nobody thought they'd be worth anything including the Creator.

For example, Action Comics #869 the first printing is worth a lot of money because the cover features Superman drinking a beer and future reprints changed it to a soda.

Oh sure there are exceptions, but generally speaking comics from the 90's on really aren't collectors items anymore and the ones that are entirely unpredictable.
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Also, doesn't Gamestop destroy a lot of video games and throw them in the trash? Maybe they'll do that with comic books too. :D
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won't be long before they start buying and selling sports memorabilia.
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