Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
After more than a decade in the hobby, @GemMintCollectibles collecting journey has come full circle.
In this candid conversation, we dive into the evolution of comic book collecting. From chasing major CGC key issues like Amazing Fantasy 15, Hulk 181 and X-Men 1. To then selling it all, building a massive omnibus and statue collection, and eventually finding his way back to graded comic books again.
We discuss chasing that dopamine hit in the thrill of the hunt, collector psychology, comic book investing, working in a comic shop, CGC grading, key issues, Silver Age grails, and why the excitement of collecting never truly goes away.
If you've ever sold a comic and regretted it, chased a grail, or wondered whether CGC collecting is still worth it, this interview is for you.
This video is PART 1 OF 2!
What would be your first comic book grail?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Welcome Back
01:27 Evolution of a Comic Book Collector
02:31 CGC Collecting Era
06:42 Owning Grails Wasn't Satisfying
10:52 Selling Everything
16:10 Family Over Key Comics
17:42 Shift To Omnibus & Statues
23:20 Working At Comic Shop
31:42 The Itch Is Back
38:57 Comics Gem Wants Today
44:36 A Personal Tribute
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#comics #marvel #comicbooks #cgc #comiccollecting #spiderman #interview
After more than a decade in the hobby, @GemMintCollectibles collecting journey has come full circle.
In this candid conversation, we dive into the evolution of comic book collecting. From chasing major CGC key issues like Amazing Fantasy 15, Hulk 181 and X-Men 1. To then selling it all, building a massive omnibus and statue collection, and eventually finding his way back to graded comic books again.
We discuss chasing that dopamine hit in the thrill of the hunt, collector psychology, comic book investing, working in a comic shop, CGC grading, key issues, Silver Age grails, and why the excitement of collecting never truly goes away.
If you've ever sold a comic and regretted it, chased a grail, or wondered whether CGC collecting is still worth it, this interview is for you.
This video is PART 1 OF 2!
What would be your first comic book grail?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Welcome Back
01:27 Evolution of a Comic Book Collector
02:31 CGC Collecting Era
06:42 Owning Grails Wasn't Satisfying
10:52 Selling Everything
16:10 Family Over Key Comics
17:42 Shift To Omnibus & Statues
23:20 Working At Comic Shop
31:42 The Itch Is Back
38:57 Comics Gem Wants Today
44:36 A Personal Tribute
Hope you enjoy this video.
Want an alternative to Streamyard? Here's $10 Credit for Restream. Use the referral link below:
restream.io/join/r0B0XB
🔔 SUBSCRIBE : bit.ly/3sFAO93
Join the channel and hit that notification bell so you don't miss upcoming videos of unboxings, store visits and live shows.
📧 CONTACT ME :
james@mjcomix.com
For all enquiries / suggestions then please do drop me an E-Mail or you can contact us through our Website:
mjcomix.com/contact
Follow MJ Comix on the following:
instagram.com/mj_comix
tiktok.com/@mj_comix
#comics #marvel #comicbooks #cgc #comiccollecting #spiderman #interview
