Explore every episode of the podcast Edgar Church's Basement
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| Tragedies, Hoaxes, and Tracing Paper: Unpacking Comic Pedigree History | 15 juin 2026 | 00:42:15 | |
We are setting down the data sheets for a minute and diving straight into the pure lore, mystery, and human tragedy behind the hobby's most famous collections. This is a completely extemporaneous run-through of the tales that make these books more than just numbers on a census . We discuss everything from the deeply poignant solace Betty Okajima found in an internment camp , to the tragic, brotherly wartime vow that built the controversial Promise Collection . We also tackle the bizarre true-crime connections of the Green River pedigree , the legendary 15-year mystery of the stolen Davis Crippen "D Copies" , and the jaw-dropping moment a mythological Lamont Larson materialized alive and well at a comic convention decades after everyone assumed he had perished in World War II . Consider this the ultimate historical tasting menu. I want to hear your thoughts in the comments: which of these backstories hits the hardest, which ones am I completely missing, and which legends deserve a standalone, deep-dive documentary treatment down the road ? Grab a coffee, settle into the basement, and let's talk comic history . Don't forget to rate the show on your favorite podcast platform or hit subscribe here on YouTube to help us cross the partner finish line! | |||
| Comic Conservation, Restoration (and a Little Love Letter to Third Party Grading) | 15 mai 2026 | 00:28:03 | |
Is the "Purple Label of Doom" finally a thing of the past? The recent Heritage Signature Auction saw a conserved Action Comics #1 CGC 7.0 realize a staggering $1.4 million, signaling a massive shift in how collectors value conservation vs. restoration. In this episode of the Edgar Church's Basement podcast, I explore the "Catch-22" of the modern hobby: the fear of losing value by performing necessary maintenance on a book. We look at the famous "Rusty Staples" copy of Action #1 and ask the hard questions: Is a "Universal Blue Label" worth it if the book is literally rotting from the inside out? 🎙️ Edgar Church's Basement Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement 📊 The Edgar Church Data Project The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history. Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com 📝 Deep Dives & Analysis The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data: https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/ Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ 🛒 Support & Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react 0:00 I | |||
| The Year of Superman - Epic Auction Results and Record Sales | 18 avr. 2026 | 00:07:32 | |
🎙️ Edgar Church's Basement Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement 📊 The Edgar Church Data Project The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history. Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com 📝 Deep Dives & Analysis The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/ Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ 🛒 Support & Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react
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| How do you value comic books anyway? | 09 mars 2026 | 00:29:16 | |
In this episode Rob discusses valuing comic books and the way that value is ascribed to new collecting ideas or items. 📊 The Edgar Church Data Project 🛒 Support & Shop | |||
| The Golden Age is More Interesting (right now...) | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:11:19 | |
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| Not Totally Stupid- Talking about the Cage Action Comics #1 | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:20:22 | |
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| Looking at 20 Years of the Most Valuable Comics List | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:32:18 | |
In this episode I take a look back at older versions of the Most Valuable Comics in the world list and look forward to the new version about to drop. https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/
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| Three Questions about the Two Best Superman #1s | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:17:30 | |
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| Fear the PLOD + Other thoughts on comics restoration & CGC | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:22:39 | |
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| Thinking Thoughts on the Mile High/Edgar Church Pedigree | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:15:46 | |
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| Comics = Magic, Original Art is Cheap + Cool Comic Collections | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:21:43 | |
| Half Baked! Thoughts on the Rise of "Classic Cover" Keys | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:20:12 | |
In this eight episode of Edgar Church's Basement Rob talks about the rise of "Classic Cover" keys like Suspense #3. Biggest cash loss in the history of comics https://youtu.be/29ywO7x_45Q Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react
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| Thoughts on the Pandemic Comics Bubble and Aftermath | 27 sept. 2025 | 00:24:55 | |
In this seventh episode of Edgar Church's Basement Rob discusses the ongoing reckoning for the comics hobby after the exuberance of the pandemic bubble of 2021-2023. Biggest cash loss in the history of comics https://youtu.be/29ywO7x_45Q Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react | |||
| The Two Rarest Comic Books I've Covered Make an Appearance | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:29:05 | |
In this sixth episode of Edgar Church's Basement Rob reviews candidates for a list of the most important pre-hero comic books- discussing importance, value and notable sales of books Tip Top Comics #1 and incredibly rare Feature Books nn 1a and 1b. Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: | |||
| Discussing the Top Pre-Hero Comic Books | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:20:59 | |
In this fifth episode of Edgar Church's Basement Rob reviews candidates for a list of the most important pre-hero comic books- discussing importance, value and notable sales of books like Detective Comics #1, New Fun Comics #1 and More Fun Comics #14
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| It's Just Cheese! Discussing the Top Platinum Age Comics | 22 juin 2025 | 00:23:20 | |
In this fourth episode of Edgar Church's Basement Rob reviews the top ten Platinum Age comics as defined by Overstreet. Also, Rob poses a question about the relative value of the Detective Comics #27 Allentown and Action Comics #1 Church. Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react
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| More Candidates for the World's Most Valuable Comic Books | 17 juin 2025 | 00:11:11 | |
In this third episode of the Edgar Church's Basement Rob reviews the more of the most valuable comic books in the world in the context of May 2025. With this episode the candidates for the new top 25 should be in place! https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react
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| Son of Musing on the World's Most Valuable Comic Books | 16 juin 2025 | 00:14:35 | |
In this second episode of the Edgar Church's Basement Rob reviews the more of the most valuable comic books in the world in the context of May 2025. https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react | |||
| Musing on the World's Most Valuable Comic Books | 13 juin 2025 | 00:17:51 | |
In this first episode of the Edgar Church's Basement Rob reviews the existing top ten most valuable comic books in the context of May 2025. https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react
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