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The Comic Source Comic Boom Comic Talk Fireside Chat 2025: Part One
The Comic Source
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As part of 12 Days of The Comic Source, this Fireside Chat finds Jace of The Comic Source joined by Rocky and Steve for an extended year-end conversation that blends holiday atmosphere, convention stories, and reflections on collecting. The discussion opens with seasonal check-ins and contrasting December weather, from warm Christmas temperatures to brutal Canadian storms, before shifting into a detailed recap of New York Comic Con, including press logistics, creator dinners, industry mixers, Artist Alley experiences, and a memorable late-night Marvel party mishap that becomes a defining convention story. From there, the conversation broadens into comparisons between New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con, examining differences in layout, exclusives, Artist Alley access, and how each show shapes community and networking. The latter half of the episode focuses on collecting highlights and personal milestones from the year, with Rocky sharing the story behind acquiring Amazing Spider-Man #129 from a legacy collection, Steve reflecting on purchasing a graded Amazing Spider-Man #300 and bonding with his son through comic shops, and Jace discussing major acquisitions like Invincible #1 alongside his continued hunt for missing Ghost Rider issues. This leads into an in-depth discussion of DC’s Absolute line, particularly Absolute Batman, covering its record-setting sales, dominance on secondary-market demand charts, and why its clean break from continuity, self-contained storytelling, frequent cliffhangers, multiple printings, and accessible entry point have resonated with both longtime collectors and brand-new readers, while also touching on speculation, rising prices, and the role of local shops and pull lists. The episode closes by teeing up part two of the conversation in the next episode, which will feature Steve opening blind bags on the show and an update on the current DC KO prediction standings, continuing the year-end discussion into the holiday season.
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