Infamous Iron Man Explodes in Value | Batgirl #1 Turns 25 | Underrated Comics You Can't Ignore

Doctor Doom once again takes center stage as Infamous Iron Man #1 surges after Marvel announces a major reprint push tied to Avengers: Doomsday. We break down why this 2016 series - featuring Doom as Iron Man and Tony Stark as an AI - is suddenly back on collectors’ radar.For this week’s 25 Year Rule, we rewind to Batgirl #1 (2000), the launch of Cassandra Cain’s solo series. We dig into why this book matters, how it redefined the Bat-family at the turn of the millennium, and what the current market looks like for high-grade copies.We also spotlight Underrated Books of the Week, including Marvel’s The ’Nam, a grounded and often overlooked war series that still offers strong historical storytelling at affordable prices, and a surprise modern Captain America #1 (2025) that’s already commanding attention — and dollars — on the secondary market.As always, we round things out with viewer mail, collector perspectives, and the kind of market context that helps separate real heat from temporary hype.⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:[email protected]

In this special episode, Richard, John, and friends take you on an epic tour of local comic book shops across Northeast Ohio! From hidden-gem back-issue bins to wall-to-wall new releases, we explore the heart of the local comic scene.We’re talking:🗯️ Rare Bronze Age finds🦸 Modern key issues🎨 Indie discoveries💬 Community vibes & shop history💰 Hunting for deals and grailsWhether you’re a seasoned collector, a casual reader, or just love the culture of comics, this episode is all about supporting local shops and celebrating the hobby that connects us all.📍 Filmed on location throughout Northeast Ohio📚 Comics • Collecting • Culture • Community👉 Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Bell so you don’t miss future shop tours, deep dives, and collector talk from Bronze & Modern Gods!#BronzeAndModernGods #ComicShopTour #LocalComicShops #NortheastOhio #ComicCollecting #BronzeAgeComics #ModernComics #LCS #SupportLocal⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:[email protected]

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got a packed episode—market heat, classic keys, and a deep-dive interview with one of the greats.🔥 HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK — GRIM #1 (BOOM! Studios, 2022)It’s surging again!Renewed heat thanks to an adult-animated adaptation in development at NetflixRaw copies jumping back up to $10+ on eBayFour printings to keep track of👴 OLD FART RULE — UNCANNY X-MEN #200 (1985)A massive turning point in X-Men history:Magneto stands trial for crimes against humanity!🎙️ INTERVIEW: PAT BRODERICKWe sit down with legendary artist Pat Broderick, known for:Captain Atom, Micronauts, Batman: Year Three, and so much more!Pat takes us through:The evolution of his career across Marvel & DCHis artistic process and storytelling sensibilitiesWorking with iconic writers and editorsBehind-the-scenes insights from some of his most celebrated runs⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:[email protected]

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we sit down with legendary writer Mike Baron, the co-creator of Nexus and The Badger, Eisner winner, and one of the true originals of independent comics. We dig into his creative process, his groundbreaking work at First Comics, his time at Marvel and DC, and the stories behind some of his most iconic characters.Plus, we kick off the show with our regular segments:🔥 HOT BOOK OF THE WEEKGEIGER 80-Page Giant #1 (Image, 2022)First appearance of Redcoat (now in development for a feature film from Atlas Entertainment!)👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — what’s your favorite Mike Baron run?⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:[email protected]

This week’s episode features one of the most honest, emotional, and relatable conversations we’ve ever had on the show. Our guest - a friend and lifelong comic collector in our age group - has made the decision to sell his entire comic collection, including some truly rare and high-value Golden Age books.We dig deep into:• Why now? What pushed him to finally let go• The emotional impact of parting with books collected over decades• How nostalgia, space, money, and mortality all play roles• What he wishes he had known before starting the process• His advice for collectors who may be approaching a similar crossroadsFor anyone who has ever collected anything - or wondered what it feels like to leave that behind - this is a can’t-miss interview.⭐ ALSO IN THIS EPISODEMarvel reveals new True Believer Blind Bags launching with Daredevil #1 by Stephanie Phillips & Lee Garbett. Fun? Gimmick? We break down what it means for collectors and shops.Hot Book of the Week: X-Men #104 (1977)A Bronze Age key experiencing major heat!⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to: [email protected]

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re diving into DC’s most buzzed-about new release — Absolute Batman Annual #1! It’s got the origin of the Absolute Batmobile, a controversial story that’s already sparking debate, and sales heating up fast on eBay.Then, for our 25 Year Rule, we revisit Black Panther #23 (2000) — part two of a hilarious and underrated crossover with Deadpool from writer Christopher Priest and artist Sal Velluto.And in Underrated Books of the Week, we’re looking at Tomboy #1 (Action Lab, 2015) — a bloody, magical-girl revenge story — plus Marvel Premiere #55 (1980), a forgotten Wonder Man solo adventure that still shines today.👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

A special episode, as we’re joined by the legendary Mark Evanier — writer, historian, and one of comics’ most versatile voices — to celebrate the release of his new book, The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time.Mark talks about the enduring genius of Charles Schulz, why Peanuts remains so emotionally powerful 75 years later, and what made the strip so hard to adapt into comic book form. We also dive into his long career, from working with Jack Kirby, to writing Blackhawk and Crossfire, to co-writing the hilariously timeless Groo the Wanderer with Sergio Aragonés.If you love comics history, classic creators, and stories from inside the industry, this one’s for you.👉 The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time is available now wherever books are sold or from Amazon - https://amzn.to/4nALBYWIf you enjoy the show, consider becoming a Channel Member for bonus live streams, extended Show & Tell, and more perks every Thursday. Just hit JOIN next to Subscribe!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

We’re back with another Monday edition of Bronze and Modern Gods! And this week’s Hot Book of the Week is a wild one…Howard the Duck #12 (Marvel, 1977) — the forgotten Marvel/KISS crossover that’s suddenly hot again after the passing of rock legend Ace Frehley. Gerber, Colan, and real-world rock history — all in one late Bronze Age gem.Plus:The Old Fart RuleRobotech Masters #1 (Comico, 1985) — early anime hype, Mike Baron scripting, and one thin white cover away from scarcity.Underrated Books of the Week:Mark Millar’s Unfunnies — First Follies (Avatar)Two-Gun Kid #77 (Marvel, 1965) featuring a masked vigilante called The Panther — a full year before T’Challa!And, of course — Show & Tell, Viewer Mail, and all the usual hobby mischief.If you enjoy the show, consider becoming a Channel Member for bonus live streams, extended Show & Tell, and more perks every Thursday. Just hit JOIN next to Subscribe!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got a wild mix of hidden treasures and market movers!💥 HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Salvation Run #1 (DC, 2007) — Sales are up over 3,000% after the “Peacemaker” finale introduced the prison planet Salvation! We’ll break down what’s driving the heat, which cover to grab, and how high this one could go.🕷 25 YEAR RULE: Steve Ditko’s Static (2000) — A look at one of Ditko’s final self-published works, created completely outside the mainstream. Rare, philosophical, and pure Ditko.💄 UNDERRATED BOOK OF THE WEEK: Patsy and Hedy Annual #1 (1963) — A forgotten Marvel “girls’ title” with paper dolls, humor, and scarce high-grade survivors. Why collectors are starting to pay attention to these overlooked Silver Age books.📬 Plus, viewer mail, show & tell, and more from John & Richard!#ComicBooks #BronzeAndModernGods #SalvationRun #SteveDitko #MarvelComics #PatsyAndHedy👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re breaking down CGC’s brand-new autograph-only grading service — what it costs, who it’s for, and whether it’s worth it!Then, our Hot Book of the Week is Afterlife with Archie #1 — the shocking 2013 issue that turned Riverdale into a horror story, now spiking in value after HBO adaptation news!Plus, in Underrated Books of the Week, we spotlight a haunting Joe Kubert greytone cover classic from G.I. Combat #78 and other forgotten treasures you’ll want on your radar.Subscribe, hit that JOIN button to support the show, and let’s talk comics!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods