3 Hidden Comic Gems You’re Missing — DC’s Prison Planet, Ditko’s Static, & a $150 Marvel Surprise!

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

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got three comic book deep dives you won’t want to miss!Hot Book of the Week: Comic’s Greatest World – Barb Wire #1! Pamela Anderson’s new production company is developing Barb Wire for TV, and her first appearance is suddenly moving copies. We’ll break down what’s happening and why you probably already own one.25 Year Rule: CrossGen’s ambitious 2000 launch promised a shared universe of “Sigil-bearers” and top-tier talent. We’ll revisit this oddball historical milestone and ask, was it doomed from the start?Underrated Book of the Week: Before Fantastic Four #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were experimenting with genre mashups. In this issue, a Western hero takes on…a fake monster. A forgotten bridge between Atlas monsters and the Marvel Age.Plus: Viewer Mail, Show & Tell, and all the comic book chatter you’ve come to expect!#Comics #BarbWire #StanLee #JackKirby #CrossGen #BronzeAndModernGods👉 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:Hot Book of the Week – Deadpool/Batman #1! The big Marvel/DC anthology crossover featuring team-ups, plus the first appearance of Logo, a Wolverine/Lobo mash-up. Already selling above cover on eBay… but can you still find it for cheap?Old Fart Rule – New DNAgents #1 (Eclipse, 1985). A relaunch of the cult-favorite team that explored corporate control of superheroes years before The Boys or The Authority.Underrated Books of the Week –Avengers #239 (1984): The Avengers meet David Letterman. A fun, pop-culture sleeper still affordable in high grade.Dark Horse Presents #1 (1986): The debut of Paul Chadwick’s Concrete — a thoughtful indie classic that won multiple Eisners and remains one of the most unique books of the ’80s.Viewer Mail – Your questions, comments, and shoutouts from the community.👉 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 stacked lineup!👉 Hot Book of the Week: Spawn #9 (1993) — Angela, Medieval Spawn, and Cogliostro all debut in this triple key issue! With Angela confirmed for Marvel Rivals Season 4, sales are up +233% and this book is climbing fast.👉 25 Year Rule: Tom Strong #9 (2000) — Alan Moore and Paul Chadwick (Concrete) team up for a one-and-done story blending pulpy adventure with big sci-fi ideas. A hidden gem worth revisiting!👉 Underrated Books of the Week:Marie Severin & John Romita Sr. deliver one of Marvel’s best late-’60s covers, but the promised Starhawk debut never happened! We’ll tell you why.PLUS Richard’s Rant on mystery Blind Bags!💬 Viewer Mail, community shoutouts, and more comic book talk are all packed into this episode.👉 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

John travels to Mexico on a mission to find the best deals south of the border! Join him and Richard for Show and Tell in this brief, yet fun-packed, episode of Bronze and Modern Gods!

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods we’re breaking down the hottest comic news and hidden gems heating up the market!💥 Hot Book of the Week – Incredible Hulk #449, the first appearance of the Thunderbolts, is spiking in value thanks to the Disney+ Thunderbolts movie premiere. We’ll cover prices, history, and why this issue is key to Marvel fans!📺 Alan Moore in American Flagg – The comic legend behind Watchmen and Swamp Thing once wrote a surreal, satirical American Flagg issue. Find out how Moore put his own spin on Howard Chaykin’s world.📚 Underrated Books of the Week – From Mike Grell’s Jon Sable Freelance #1 to Erik Larsen’s Crack Comics #63 (Next Issue Project), these forgotten gems are still affordable—for now.💬 Plus, Viewer Mail, market talk, and more—don’t miss it!👉 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:Hot Book of the Week: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #19 (1985) — Mary Jane takes center stage in a rare all-female creative team story from Marvel’s Bronze Age. No Spidey in costume here — just MJ’s resourcefulness in a mix of romance, comedy, and thriller. With renewed attention on Mary Jane, this overlooked gem is heating up!25 Year Rule: The Authority #13 — Mark Millar & Frank Quitely take the reins after Warren Ellis & Bryan Hitch, pushing the series into darker, politically charged territory that would redefine superhero storytelling in the early 2000s.Underrated Books of the Week: We spotlight Frank Miller’s first Sin City appearance in Dark Horse Presents and the debut of Nightshade in Captain Atom #82 (1966) — two sleeper keys that remain surprisingly affordable for collectors.💬 Plus, Viewer Mail, market talk, and more—don’t miss it!👉 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:Hot Book of the Week: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – The Last Ronin #1! With Paramount announcing plans for a live-action adaptation, sales are spiking. We’ll break down the key first appearances of Oroku Hiroto and Casey Marie Jones, plus why this 130k print-run book is back in the spotlight.Old Fart Rule: Swamp Thing #34 (1985) – Alan Moore era greatness, an award-winning Bissette/Totleben cover, and the unforgettable Swampy & Abby issue.Underrated Books of the Week: From Knights of the Dinner Table #1 Legacy Print to Marvel Two-in-One #53, we’re spotlighting comics you can still snag on the cheap before collectors catch on.💬 Viewer Mail, market talk, and more inside—don’t miss it!👉 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