2022 was the year that Spec books felt a world of hurt. Former darlings like What If? #10 and Avenging Spider-Man #9 collapsed in price, as casual owners dumped them in the cost of living squeeze.

We're feeling the ripple effects of Covid. The end of the free money, inflation, gas prices spiking, the stockmarket and crytpocurrencies falling...

Stop the madness! If you have been in the habit of jumping on spec books, then it's time to focus. Choose instead to invest in solid, proven keys, like this fine minus copy of Uncanny X-Men #1.

Ash is listening! If you want to ask anything about the comic book market, then please fire away. The second email of Christmas will come tomorrow!