Deadpool and Wolverine: Blockbuster Trading Cards

By Chris Mixer / cmixer Two of Marvel’s most popular characters are inextricably linked. Both Deadpool and Wolverine are the product of experimentation by the Weapon X project and have been frenemies ever since they first crossed paths in 1994. Soon they will be back on the big screen in a summer blockbuster called Deadpool & …

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COMC at the 44th National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, OH July 24-28, 2024

COMC is excited to announce our presence at this year’s 44th National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, OH. Whether you’re new to COMC or a long-time user, be sure to come by our booth and say “Hello!” For more information about the show itself, please visit NSCCShow.com. The convention will be held at the I-X Center from Wednesday, July 24th …

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Finest Rules

Matt Gilman - Giantsphan There are a lot of rules I keep for myself when it comes to the hobby. It’s how I keep my hobby flowing, growing and organized. Without these rules in place, it could mess with the makeup of how my collecting goes. Here are few of my rules for consideration: 1. …

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A Rising North Star

After an impressive 2023-24 season, the Timberwolves have made it to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years! An incredible run in part due to their young defensive stars, the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, and a rising superstar in Anthony Edwards. This season Edwards has emerged as …

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The Rise and Fall of Hologram Trading Cards

By Chris Mixer / cmixer Everyone loves new and interesting trading cards, but the modern era of our hobby is less than 35 years old. For decades trading cards were limited to just pictures on cardboard, but everything started to change in 1990. Autographed cards were first inserted by Upper Deck in 1990 and the industry’s …

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The COMC No Minimum Auction Fee Event Extended Through January 31st, 2024!

COMC is offering auctions on ALL CARDS with no Minimum Auction Fee! COMC is extending our No Minimum Auction Event! Continue sending your items to auction through January 31, 2024 to take part in this special auction promotion! The COMC No Minimum Auction Event will continue through January 31st, 2024: All cards in your inventory …

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2023 No Minimum Auction Fee Event

COMC is Now Offering Auctions on ALL Cards With no Minimum Auction Fee! Send any of your items to auction starting Tuesday, November 21, 2023 to take part in this end of the year event! The COMC No Minimum Auction Event will take place starting November 21st through December 31st, 2023: All cards in your …

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Musician Trading Card Treasure Hunt

By Chris Mixer / cmixer Collectors can expect to find trading cards featuring musicians in sets like 2005 Fleer American Idol Season 4 featuring Carrie Underwood or 2014 Panini Country Music Trading Cards featuring Miranda Lambert. However, major musical talent can also be found in unexpected places. Some set checklists may surprise even the most …

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The History of Panini Prizm NFL

By Geoff Otto / GeoffO Panini Prizm has become the currency of the hobby when it comes to football cards. If you want "the one" rookie card of your favorite player, you can’t go wrong getting their Prizm rookie card. This wasn’t always the case. For many years Topps Chrome was the flagship product, Topps …

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COMC at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, IL: July 26–30

COMC is excited to announce our presence at this year’s 43rd National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago (Rosemont), IL. Whether you’re new to COMC or a long-time user, be sure to come by our booth and say “Hello”! For more information about the show itself, please visit NSCCShow.com. The convention will be held at the Donald E. Stephens …

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