From Cornwall With Comics: The Bodmin Bonanza We Bought
When Fantasy Road rolls into Bodmin, even the dragons hand over their comics.
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North Wales Comic Jackpot Haul
A cheeky behind-the-scenes peek into a massive North Wales comic haul and how we turned it into cash.
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Green Lanterns, Boys, and Fables – Oh My!
We grabbed a full Green Lantern Vol 2 run (yes, including #1) and a dual-signed Sandman – here’s the scoop.
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Manchester Madness: Bronze age comic galore
A Manchester comic collection packed with Bronze Age and high-end Modern treasures!
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Silver Age Comics Find in Manchester
A Silver Age Marvel comic treasure trove uncovered in Manchester!
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Avengers, X-Men & Cash: Oxford Comic Haul
We picked up a Silver Age haul in Oxford, that blew even our minds. We went in blind, and we left with an empty bank account. Here’s how to sell comic...
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Comic Gold Found in Alton
Alton's Hidden Comic Treasure
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04 Sep 2025
Silver Age Treasure in Sheffield
A treasure trove of comics, and a very judgemental cat.
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27 Aug 2025
The Devon Detective Work: A Silver Age DC Treasure Trove
Silver Age Batman comics from Devon featuring the first appearances of Batgirl and Poison Ivy.
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17 Mar 2025
Funko Pop Haul in Romsey - We don't just buy comics... We buy Pops too!
Michael Jackson Moonwalks Next to Batman, The Goonies & Hulk Hogan (Yes, Really)
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02 Dec 2024
The Fareham Haul: Comics from Gold to Modern
Pickup tales continue!
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27 Nov 2024
Portsmouth Comic Haul
Another magical haul, this time from just down the road!
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