News From Todd, Ringleader of New Dimension Comics

Aug. 19th, 2008

Just made... a new experiment.  I just bought another huge silver/bronze collection.  It would take me forever to process all of them, so I'm making them available to NDC customers at a "Super Chunk" rate!  Each big run (some complete, but many not) is priced to sell!  These will be on sale in our Cranberry store starting 8-20.  For one price, you get a giant amount of comics.  So if you've been thinking of starting a new collection, come see what we have!  And don't forget, you can ask us to fill in the missing ones with our search service.

New to C3.... We just sent down about 15 long boxes of fresh new back issues.

On sale in Ellwood... 17 boxes of all independent titles.  Alos STILL adding more $1.00 comic each week.  Recently, many have been bronze age.

Butler soon will have hundreds of comic book sets for sale for JUST $5 each!  We just have to get them moved!

July 8th, 2008

Short notice this time... We now have FREE Hellboy II movie passes available for the asking at all NDC locations, but Cranberry won't have theirs until Monday night.  Limit one per person, but each pass admits 2.  The showing is July 8th at the Watertfront 7:30.  Also, while supplies last, if you buy a Hellboy item, you will get a Hellboy II hat FREE!  Also at most stores, but some locations don't have them yet.  Sorry - we got this stuff in real late!

The mall in Butler is having a Summer Sidewalk Sale starting today thru July 13th.  We have put out about 12,000 comics for 50 CENTS EACH!  These are never before on sale 50-Centers!   See Butler's gaming schedule for July below too!

Century 3 is clearing out the comic sets... Just $1.00 each, ignore the old prices marked!

Ellwood City keeps adding new $1.00 comics all the time.  Yes, I will say that in every one of these e-mails cuz it's true!  EC also has a non-$1.00 stock of some great Indy titles just put out.

Drawer Boxes are finally back in stock!   It'll be some time to get them dispersed to all the locations, but look for them soon.  Both long and short.  And box ancors too!

June 3rd, 2008

50,000 NEW DOLLAR COMICS! - If anyone recalls a business called "Mostly Independent";... NDC just bought all their stuff! So, out for sale RIGHT NOW in our Ellwood City store are 50,000 mostly non-Marvel, non-DC comics for $1.00 each. Help! Even in the huge Ellwood store we are running out of space!

HULK MOVIE ADVANCE SCREENING PASSES! FREE!! Starting now in Ellwood and Butler, but not until Thursday at the other NDC locations, you can get Hulk movie passes with the purchase of any Hulk item. Each pass admits 1 person. There is a limit of 2 per person (yes, you have to buy TWO Hulk items to get 2 passes). The showing is Monday, June 9 th at 7:30 at the AMC Loews at the Waterfront. And guess what? Supply is very limited, so this runs only while supply lasts.

SILVER AGE IN ELLWOOD CITY - Our huge new silver age selection will be on display in our Ellwood store this week until Thursday, possibly first part of Friday. Then it will be off to Century II at last! Just not sure what date yet...

Butler - Got 6000 new dollar comic today.  Also a huge gaming events plan for the June.  See Below!

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the Claudio Sanchez signing. It was his best turnout!

 

May 8th, 2008

Just Confirmed...  NDC will be offering up seats for Indiana Jones at an advanced screening May 20th at the Waterfront.  To get in on these - and other ticket give-aways this summer, you must be signed up for our e-mail alerts.  Subscribe now!

EC news - I'm adding more dollar books... again.  they will trickle out as I have time to get to them.

Upcoming...  I'm buying about 35,000 comics that will be all independants - no Marvel or DC, so if you need any goofy books, please ask your local NDC and I'll get them sent your way!

Apr. 30th, 2008

Iron Man was AWESOME!  If you missed out on the 200 advanced screening passes that we had available, sign up for our e-mail alerts NOW!  This is a promotion we will likely do again, but it comes up fast, so when we can let you know they are available, it will be with an e-mail we send from there.

Don't miss out on our 40% off silver/golden age sale this Sat. in all stores!

Apr. 21st, 2008

All the Silver Age is finally priced!  Just the Marvel and DC comes to 18 longs boxes, all sorted.  Then the Dells, Gold Key, and misc. publishers are all sorted too.  All this will stay in Cranberry until 4-23-08, then be at the Pittsburgh Comicon, then back to Cranberry.   And yes, it will all be on sale for 40% off on May 3rd.  We have a sale on all silver and gold the Sat. following the Comicon.  We do it every year.

So now that the old stuff is done...   I'm back to processing the regular back issues and will be sending tons of new stuff to Century III and Cranberry.  Enjoy! 

Pittsburgh Comicon News : We will have on display :

   ~ All the new Golden/Silver Age

   ~ $1.00 comics

   ~ Poss. $3.00 Silver Age

   ~ Poss. $3.00 TPB's

   ~ And on Sunday only, we will have a 25 cent sale

Apr. 14th, 2008

I've been pricing silver age solid all weekend.  So far, the big hightlights seem to be the 15-cent era DC's.  Super sweet copies of stuff like Batman, Adventure, Jimmy Olsen.   The other cool high grade stuff is Dells, and Four Colors.   Lots of extra sweet copies of many misc. titles.   Well, back to pricing so I can have them all set for Saturday!   ~Todd

Apr. 10th, 2008

Are you ready to buy comics for $1.00 each from a HUGE selection?  Good.  Cuz it just got bigger...  We got in another 10,000 comics today.  They all went RIGHT out for $1.00 each as part of the big sale in Ellwood.  Don't miss this one!

And when I'm not busy with that...  I'm trying to price the 10,000 silver age books that I bought.  These will all premiere in Cranberry on April 19th at 10:00 AM.

PLEASE sign up for our e-mail updates on the home page.  This will be our new way of reaching out to you with hugs and kisses!

That's all for now... just thought SOME update was in order!

Mar. 13th, 2008

BIG BASEMENT SALE!  Comics $1.00 each!  April 12th in Ellwood City.   The great books keep flowing into our megastore faster than we can deal with them!  We just bought 150,000!!  And another 120 boxes on the way.  This all makes about 500,000 in our basement!  All just $1.00 each or fill a long box for $225.

Speaking of...  if you have ever wanted to help sort half a million comics, please shoot your resume to todd@ndcomics.com!  You may just get your wish....

NDC e-mail updates!  Yes, welcome to the 20th Century!  I like to stay about 10 years behind the trends...  Please click on the link on our home page to sign up for all the current news!

Jan. 15th, 2008

HIRING!  NDC is growing big in 2008.  Send your resume to todd@ndcomics.com.  Other news... I'm just back from Baltimore and have added 6000 more books to the $1 sale in Ellwood.  See the home page or the WHITE TAG SALE just announced!

Jan. 5th, 2008

Big Plans for 2008!  NDC is Hiring!  I need lots of positions filled this year.  The comic biz is doing great and there are lots of untapped areas for NDC to tackle.  So... if you are interested in sworking in the comic world, please shoot me your resume.  I'm looking for retail store workers, web savy folks, and more.

Store stuff :

McMurray: The $3.00 silver age will soon be leaving, so get your shot in while you can.  Cranberry : just jolted it's gaming selection by about TWICE what it had last month.  Work continues there to beef up our back issues too. 

Century III : has ALL of our premiere silver age boxes right now.  One stop shopping for silver age fans! 

Butler : Just beefed up our manga section by double. They alaos have a $1.00 comic selection, but not for much longer. 

Ellwood : Just added about 30,000 comics to the $1.00 sale.  I just can't deal with them fast enough, so they are tossed out for a buck to let bargains be had.  I see some of the same faces each week for that reason.  they know it's fresh stuff getting added all the time.

Nov. 19th, 2007

Dollar Sale resurgence!  I keep trying to dwindle the $1.00 sale comics in Ellwood City, but it's just not happening....  I have added about 10,000 last week and will add another 20,000 this week!  It's just too hard to get through them, so I just toss ne batches out for $1.00 each as fast as I can.  Visit EC soon for the best selection!

NDC hiring!  We need some good help!  If you are intersted, please fire off your resume to me at todd@ndcomics.com

$3.00 Silver age ale coming to McMurray!  about 4000 silver and bronze age books will be on sale in McMurray starting Dec. 4th for at least 1 week.

Oct. 10th, 2007

First off, for those of you new to this site from the recent press coverage...  I'm voracious.   Meaning... I want to buy more comics!!  If you have some for sale, please e-mail me at todd@ndcomics.com or call 724-758-2324. 

Wow.  As if buying a copy of Detective #27 wasn't thrilling enough...  turns out that the world seem to care too!  I'll be on Fox News at 12:40 Thursday, Oct. 11th.  Locally on WTAE tonight.  NY times tomorrow.  And it it the AP wire, so it's run all over.  The best I'd say has been the coverage on Newsarama.com.  Check it out the links below:

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=132273

WTAE

Ellwood City Ledger

Youtube (Beaver County Times)

Sept. 30th, 2007

One stop shopping for Silver Age continues!  Right now, it's all in Cranberry.  So if you've ever wanted to see it all in one place, just stop in soon!  But make it fast.  They will get carved up with many going to Century III soon...   TODD SPECIAL!!!  Mention you saw this notice on the website and get 25% off any 1 silver age book you pick out!!!  Also a big batch of new toys there too.

Ellwood TPB expansion:  We are jamming a ton more TPB's into the EC store.  Already extended the new shelf!

Soon to Century III...  21 boxes of new back issues for them to file in!  Come see them while they are new-n-fresh.  Hopefully there by the end of this week.

Butler did a big redesign.  All the comics in one place, upstairs now.  And expanding everything else.  Come tell Dave your ideas!

Sept. 4th, 2007

Silver Age Tour!  While most of our suilver age selection speand most if it's time in Cranberry And Century III, it's gonna hit the road in Sept.!  See it all in Ellwood City Sept. 12-16th and then in McMurray on Sept. 19th-22nd at least.

Aug. 27th, 2007

That half price silver that was in Cran.... All gone.  Sold it all.  Right now, $1 Silver/Brinze is in C3.  $3 stuff will end up somewhere.  Not sure, but BOTH stocks will have LOTS added to it in the next week.  25 cent sale in Ellwood on Spt. 15th.  Will be good.  Plus meet George Broderick Jr.!

June 28th, 2007

Hey - 25 cents sale in Ellwood THIS weekend.  Friday 10-5, Sat. 10-5.  Over 15,000 comics!

June 7th, 2007

EC News - We have shuffled the $1.00 sale around.  It's smaller, but with some new, unsorted stuff added.  The regular back issue stash is growing and is now on that same side.  Don't be confused!  June 29-30th will be a 25 cent sale in Ellwood during the annual sidewalk sale.  

Cranberry news - This weekend, ALL the silver and gold we have will be in Cranberry!  Then it will go on vacation for a week only to return to be split mostly between Cran. and Century 3 as usual. 

Century 3 News - Adding back issues like mad!  Our best selection, now updated thru F and working.  New Manga on sale too!

That's it for now!  

May 2nd, 2007

This Saturday is quite possibly the BIGGEST weekend for NDC ever!

3 Artists signings :

~DJ Coffman (Hero By Night) in Century III from 3-5

~Ron Frenz (Black Costume Spider-man, Spider-girl) in Cranberry from 3-5

~Pat Block (Disney Comic Artists) in McMurray from 3-5 (?)

Free Comic Book Day

Our Annual Golden Age and Silver Age Sale happens to fall on May 5th

Spider-man 3 Premieres

And it's Cinco De Mayo!

Enjoy!   ~Todd

April 19th, 2007

Too many signings!  Wow - we have a TON of great artists visiting us including the "Black Costume Spider-man Tour at EVERY NDC!  Here's the full schedule (and maybe more to add soon!):

May 5th : (during Free Comic Book Day)

~DJ Coffman (Hero By Night) in Century III from 3-5

~Ron Frenz (Black Costume Spider-man, Spider-girl) in Cranberry from 3-5

~Pat Block (Disney Comic Artists) in McMurray from 3-5 (?)

May 12th :

~Ron Frenz (Black Costume Spider-man, Spider-girl) in Century III Mall from 3-5

May 19th :

~DJ Coffman (Hero By Night) in Cranberry from 3-5 AND

~Jim Rugg (The Plain Janes) in Cranberry from 3-5

May 26th : During Sidewalk Sale

~Ron Frenz (Black Costume Spider-man, Spider-girl) in Butler from 3-5

~Jim Rugg (The Plain Janes) in Century III Mall from 3-5

June 2nd :

~Ron Frenz (Black Costume Spider-man, Spider-girl) in McMurray from 3-5

June 30th : During Sidewalk Sale Days

~Ron Frenz (Black Costume Spider-man, Spider-girl) in Ellwood City from 3-5

 

March 27th, 2007

I'm never sure if they are going to use it, but here's my market report that I submitted to Overstreet for this years' price guide :

Overstreet Market Report 2006/2007
Todd McDevitt
New Dimension Comics
It’s always a challenge to sit and try to sum up a year in one gulp. So much happens, so fast. I’ve resolved to keep better score of next years significant sales, etc. and make notes of insightful conversations that I have at the closest-to-the-comic-con bar. That is where the real genius musters up after all! So in the spirit of randomness, here are my thoughts for the year. With that in mind, I always promise to myself and to readers that I won’t go on and on about typical hot stuff. Everyone else here will tell you in detail about how hot Giant Size X-Men #1 or Amazing Spider-man #129 is. I’ll give you my 2 cents worth from my little corner of the industry and try to stick with unique trends.

Speaking of… a little background seems in order. 2006 marked my 20th anniversary in the comic biz! I have 5 stores surrounding the Pittsburgh area. I have been blessed with many adventures, some of which I have chronicled in my own comic, which I will be happy to send to any curious reader. I have always been fascinated by the difference in market conditions between my area and when I travel. Things that collect dust here, fly for me on the road. And vice versa. I often find treasures at other stores/conventions that get gobbled up by my local clientele. Part of the fun….

CRAZY RARE DC REPRINTS - An interesting and unique trend that I must credit to a voracious customer of mine named Clayton, who has my thanks for extra insight here. He’s been on a quest for some time now for rare, low print run DC titles. Sure, he’s been keeping up with the “RRP” editions, but he’s mission has been to snag all the reprints and variant editions of DC titles. By “variant”, I don’t mean alternate covers in the modern sense, I mean Whitman reprints, cover variations, value pack editions such as those made just for “So Much Fun, Inc.”. In the course of plucking these issues from collections that flowed my way, I have developed a sense of how rare they really are. When was the last time you saw a 3rd printing of Justice League of America #69. Or 3rd print on Supergirl #1. Funny story about that one... I have been a member of the DC Retailer Representative Program (RRP) since it’s beginning. At one meeting, I sat with a then DC VP who was unaware that there was still, after a sold out 2nd printing of Supergirl #1, a need for this book in our stores. Myself and the few retailers also at the table seemed to convince him to go ahead and do a 3rd printing. I’m sure when he did, it was the absolute minimum they could make. Other particular rarities seem to be Superman Man of Steel #18 4th printing (DC made up to 5th), Batman 491 2nd (DC made 3rd), JLA #11 2nd, Batman #397-432 multi-pack editions (up to 7 prints made!) and apparently multi-pack editions on Superman MoS 17-24 and Wonder Woman from the same era.

GOLDEN AGE - As always, I can’t get enough to keep the demand satisfied. Quality and obscurity rule. Nice grades, but not 9.whatevers that make them too pricey, sell promptly. One odd book that I sold recently was Funny Stuff #22 = $75 with a cameo of Superman. I still have a super-rare All-American Comics #16 in rough shape for $13,000. Way over “guide”, but as a potential $20-25K copy restored, it doesn’t make sense to sell it for the $7K that it grades at. BUT a restored copy is harder to sell. It’s my current stance to not restore the book, but let the final buyer decide it’s fate, even if they chose to resell it. I think this is an interesting aspect of the hobby that goes largely ignored. And there are certainly folks in these pages who make more of a niche by buying low grade and restoring them for larger dollars in the end. Read on!

SILVER AGE - High grade rules. Just sold a sweet Silver Surfer #2 = #175 and #5=$120. Seeing a lot of lookers for oddball stuff like Rex the Wonder Dog, Ghost Rider (Western version), Rip Hunter, Angel and the Ape, etc. I think some collectors who have their core interest are branching out to titles that are easy to complete, many just ran for 5-10 issues, and are still pretty affordable. Plus, they know that not too many people are looking for them, so when they ask for a deal on a set of Metamorpho, they know they are gonna get it! Another super rarity that commands high prices are flawless copies of black covered books like Amazing Spider-man 28 & #60. True high grades get 5-10 times guide! On the same lines… Marvel Tales #36 falls into the same category. MUCH black on the border, a Spidey book, and for those who don’t want to spend crazy money on ASM #28 or 60, this could be a real find. I recently got one in for $60, while top guide is only $7. I think 2007 will see many later 60’s books skyrocket. Every time I price an Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1, Captain Marvel #1, Cap. 100, I think “Wow—these are still VERY affordable. That can’t last.”. Other minor keys seem to be picking up interest, like Sgt. Fury #5 (sold for $75 in VG), since they are affordable as well.

BRONZE AGE - lots of interest here! Lots still very accessible/affordable even in high grade. These books are the investments of the future. Stuff like Invaders #1, Inhumans #1, and keys that are already super hot (didn’t I say I wouldn’t mention these?) like Werewolf By Night #32 and Tomb of Dracula #10. One that kills me is Firestorm #1, 1st series of course. This is the 1ST APPEARANCE OF FIRESTORM! I just sold one for $8. That seems pretty low for a DC hero who has had several series. Even Claw #1 has had some requests. This material is still findable in high grade for prices that won’t take off arms or legs. I still feel many of the filler issues from this era are very affordable as well. Like Captain America 120-140, Hulk 125-145, Iron Man 15-35. Just clean, old comics in these runs are nice and still accessible to the collector on a budget. That makes the earlier keys go up as well since they will ultimately have to backtrack.

MODERN AGE - Transformers started out hot, slowed down some, but are still very strong. We did 3 exclusive covers last year and have sold most of them out. The upcoming movie should spike it well since it’s had strong nostalgic roots in the comics. Still a lot of interest in Miracleman. We have special “Archive Editons” from buying out the Eclipse files that are still in high demand. #15 sells for $95 easily. Dealers are buying Amazing Spider-man #300’s from me at my full retail to resell them in anticipation of the next movie. Speaking of… some lookers early for Silver Surfer/Galactus stuff in anticipation for FF II. It seems the best time to sell movie stuff is just when it gets announced. Investors swarm and prices may boost a bit, but they nobody gets rich, especially if the movie sucks. The New X-Men has been selling for premium prices. Old horror movie comics like Jason, Leatherface, Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, and Army of Darkness. Some of those fans are just finding out they existed as comics and are backtracking, making them quick sellers at good prices. Tarot back issues are tough to get and pricey when I do. I just got in X-Men and Captain Universe #1. This was Marvel’s unique personalized comic where you sent in your name and other info and it was all included IN the comic… YOU save the world! The one I got came with a serial # of 212. I’m thinking not a lot of these got produced, making it a rarity for sure. Plus, each one is unique! And who would ever sell it? Once that custom comic got made, even if they were to sell off their whole collection, they would likely keep that one.

March 3rd, 2007

Back from the New York Comic Con!  Crazy... Cool stories?  Brushes with fame I guess.  I went to the men's room and saw a crowd at the entrance.  I feared it was the line to get in!  No - They set up the cheerleader from Heroes RIGHT outside the men's room.  I hope she can heal from the stench...  Also, had dinner with Frank Cho, sat in a booth next to Garth Ennis, ran into lots of old friends.  Always fun.

Comic news!  We are getting in over 200 MORE longs boxes of comics today.  Just when the warehouse was getting caught up...  Speaking of... We are staggering in a new selection of stuff from the basement into the upstairs.  A & B are done, working on the rest.  This is part of a phase-out of the $1.00 sale that will take several months.  Get your $1 stuff while you can!

February 14th, 2007

Happy V-Day!   I'm sure being snowed in today will make the hospitals busier 9 months from now...

Anyway.  Comic news.   Just LOTS of internal stuff going on to evern further improve our back issue selections at most stores.  Particularly Century III, Cranberry, and Ellwood.  The other stores are pretty full at this point, but as always, ASK for what you need and we'll get it from one of the other locations.

Dollar store shift:  In the process of making back issues, we are also shifting around the dollar sale in Ellwood.  New selection for a while, then the dollar sale will be fading away.  Get your kicks in while you can....

 

January 17th, 2007

I heard about a survey of the geekiest cities in the USA.  Seems Pittsburgh is #7 and one of the reasons is the # of comic stores for it's populations.  Wow.  With 5 NDC's, I have to wonder if we helped Pittsburgh stay in the top 10....  Go geeks go!!!

Actual news : Century III now has 10 long boxes of Silver/Bronze Age at just $3.00 each - all SORTED.  And $1.00 books on special will be returning a little at a time soon.  Plus, the store has a new look.  Check it out!

Butler has $5.00 TPB's now.  And Chris too.

Ellwood's secret sale will still be open only to subscribers only who missed it.  Shhhh....

In the works... A new Transformers Movie Prequel Comic Exclusive cover!  Details soon, but maybe in a while since Hasbro is being VERY secretive with the art.

December 22nd, 2006

Merry Christmas!

December 14th, 2006

Toys!  The latest batch of my buying spree has been mostly TOYS, statues, and such.  Everything from current goodies like Rudolph to vintage Transformers (all in Butler).  G.I. Joe Terrordome and loose figs in Cranberry.  Lots of Buffy.  Tis the season, so skip the BS at the big box stores and swing by NDC for all kinds of toy fun.

July 18th, 2006

November 20th, 2006

ANOTHER big silver age collection is now on display in Cranberry.  Spidey 2-104, Giant Size X-Men 1, X-Men 94-142, many treats.  Don't forget in Cranberry this Weds. = Meet Fables Hardcover artist Mark Wheatley.  And if you buy your HC from NDC, he will do a sketch inside it for FREE!  Our little gift to you...  More Cranberry news... New set-up!  Now our new shelf is even BIGGER!  More able to serve your comic habit!  Cranberry is also your spot for Toys for Tots drop-off.  Plus we just got in hundreds of new toys, all under $15.  Watch for Ken and his crew to visit you EARLY Friday morning...

Wow - lots going on in Cranberry!  How about the other stores?  Century III has over a thousand TPB's on special for just $5 each (many were $20-30!!).  This sale won't last much longer.  Coming Jan. 20th to C3... meet Sensational Spider-man and 4 writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. 

And in Butler?   The back issues are bursting since we've added so much to them!  Shop their best selection now!  Some of the much silver age we have will be hitting them this week.

Ellwood?  We've been adding stuff to the now all-sorted $1.00 sale almost every day (and we see guys like Paul here just about every day too to vulture it!).  Inc. we have been adding titles from the mysterious basement stock.  After Christmas, we will see about opeing it completely.   If you want an update on that, please e-mail me to be certain you get notified.   todd@ndcomics.com

McMurray?  Still on the rise.  Look for treat bags post Turkey-Day. 

 

November 3rd, 2006

I wrote this a few months ago for Newsarama.com, but they didn't have space to run it.  A little insight to a crazy-cool find that drifted my way....

One routine day of looking over collections customers had left for me
to sell in my Western PA comic store, New Dimension Comics, I run across a small bag of
Steranko books--mostly things I've seen before, a couple oddities, but more
importantly a note saying this guy "knew Jim Steranko." Yeah, yeah, sure!!! But
I call, explain that the batch left for me was OK stuff, but readily available.
He tells me he has some more, but it gets weirder. Of course, that just fueled my curiousity.

Weeks later, he makes a personal visit with another pile. He started with copies of Genii Magazine, a specialty publication for those in the magic industry, featuring Steranko on the cover for his escape artistry and card wizardery. Also a copy of a book, Steranko on Cards. While flipping through the mags, Steranko's childhood pal pulls from his pocket some of the
lockpicks created for his stunts.

Almost better than the next layer of items were the great stories of how Steranko offered a standing challenge of $1000 to anyone who could produce shackles from which he could
not escape. There are photos of Steranko in some of the rarest and most imposing handcuffs and shackles—Palmer cuffs, Bean Giants, British Plug-Eights, and steel McKenzie Restraint Mitts—including a pair of Lilly irons that may have been used to restrain Abraham Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth.

There are also copies, clipped from a local newspaper in the mid-'50s, of a Houdini
comic strip by Steranko. Best of all, I uncover a color drawing of a wizard-like
character. Wow! From the date of when this gentleman knew Steranko, it clearly predates any of his comic book work. In chatting with Jim since, he seems clear that he did it when he was 14 or 15 years old, possibly while developing a strip called Carter The Mysterious. Could this be a concept drawing?

For all its magic, I plan to keep the unique parts of this collection intact and sell it as a unit. Any serious buyers may e-mail me at todd@ndcomics.com. For me, I'll have another great story to tell about my adventures in the comic book biz.

October 12th, 2006

HUGE NEW SILVER AGE COLLECTION IN!  About 2500 books!  Most early Marvels and up, but no huge keys.  Spidey 11-98, X-Men 11-68, FF 16-130 = all in Cranberry right now along with some keys like Iron Man #1, Cap. 100, and many copies on Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1 - destined to be a hot book since BOTH are slated for movies!.  The rest, Hulk 102-150, Cap. 100-140, Tales of Suspense 45-99, Tales to Astonish 61-101, Iron Man 2-49, DD 11-75, and MANY more will be at our Ellwood City store getting bagged-n-tagged.  Then they will all be in Cranberry on 10-18-06.  E-mail we any special requests and I will send to any store you prefer.

October 4th, 2006

Wow.  Sept. was slow!  The only store that was hoppin' was Ellwood City.  It seems now that the entire dollar sale is completely sorted that customers can find/buy a lot more.  We have another huge inventory - too BIG to add to it - that we have been slowly folding into it, big titles only for now.  I'm working on a solution to have it all in one place.  Updates here of course!

This week : Butler gets $2 Silver/Bronze on sale.  Ellwood still has 13-ish boxes of $5 Trade Paperbacks/$10 Hardcovers, but that's heading to Cranberry the next chance I get.  Cranberry continues to get more and more back issues as we fill in the missing titles from a huge list we made.  We are up to "N" I think going to Cran. this week.  McMurray got some silver age last week - just a taste!  Ask for special titles and we can send to any store for you to see.

Hiring!  I need help!  Mostly, I need folks who know comics real well and can spend some time in Ellwood.  All those stock jobs pile up and I need help keeping up with them.

September 18th, 2006

Busy again...  New $3 silver age books are now in Cranberry.  Also great, recently bought silver, many Spidey/X-Men in Cranberry.  They won't last long = heading to Century III soon.  $2 silver/bronze in Elwood.  Also big stash of obsure TPB's in EC = just $5 each.  Might make it's way to another location soon.  The Ellwood $1.00 sale is now ALL SORTED!  Sales have already doubled.  Bring in your want list, fill it for $1 each or $225 for a long box.  Ron Frenz will be signing Spider-girl #1 for us in the Cranberry store Oct. 18th = First Day of Issue Certificates will be available (idea stolen from sports card industry/Golden Apple in LA.)  McMurray is now open!  Grand opeing to come.

I'm hiring again.  Need guys who know comics real well in EC.  MANY large buys coming in and need processed fast.

Also, looking for giant movie banners.  You've seen some on display at NDC.  We need MORE!  Will offer big trade $$$ for them.  Especially need Sin City, Tomb Raider, X-Men.

August 29th, 2006

Just got in a bunch of nice Marvels. They hit Cran. today X-Men 13-68, Spidey 32-97, FF 47-107, Iron Man 2-20, Subby 1-35, TTA and ToS, Thor 125-181-ish, Hulk 103-141, and more!  All very nice!  These hit Cranberry today.  Also just in... BIG runs of Silver Age DC titles.  Most lower grade.  We will likely sell these QUICKLY to the first intersted buyer by the full run.  so if you have always wanted a run of Action Comics from 300-up, now's the time!  These will come to Ellwood today while destiny awaits.

August 22nd, 2006

Videos!  Starting Weds., Cranberry and Butler are getting 1500 new movies in for sale.  Also, Cran is getting a TON of great new comics.  All those hot new titles and Silver Age I mentioned last time are hitting Cran. on Weds.  Cran. is also getting fed back issues on a very regular basis.  The sorted EC warehouse plus the lists they have made with missing issues is working in harmony to bring you even more great stuff.  I love it when a plan comes together!!!

August 18th, 2006

Buying lots!  This week, got in a great silver age collection = X-Men 3-66, Lots of Tales to Astonish, sweet Silver Surfers, and Tomb of Dracula.  In EC right now.  Heading to Cleveland show on Sun.  Also bought 10 boxes of HOT stuff today.  Loaded with variant covers, etc.  Also got in some statues = in Cranberry now.

August 10th, 2006

Back from Chicago!  It was huge.  TOO huge!  There were so many dealers that the $ got spread too thin for anyone to really do well.  There was even a guy selling SUNGLASSES!  The old Chicago Con is fading more every year.  It was good to see black Tho' though...

Cranberry has a new selection of $2 silver/bronze books and more will be on the way!

August 1st, 2006

Off to Chicago for Wizard World!  I've packed up all the oldies and I'm hitting the road for the 2nd biggest convention in the country.  I'll be searching for customer requests, so I' hope you've been asking at your local NDC.  They always get them to me to scavenge for!

July 18th, 2006

Comic books are on FIRE!  So many cool things being published and everyone furious to get scoop them up!  I haven't seen folks so anxious for new releases in 10 years or more.  It's a good time for the comic biz!  We are doing our best, but please start or update your subscription with us to avoid missing out.  FYI - we still had Civil War #2 when it was tough to find.  My crew works hard to stay on top of our needs and they are doing a great job!  Give them a hug the next time you see them!  I do everyday....    ~Todd

June 20th, 2006

Coming to Ellwood during our annual sidewalk sale days... 25 cent comic sale!  June 30th and July 1st only.  Open 12-7 or earlier both days.  Rain or shine!

June 13th, 2006

I'm jazzed!  I have TEN people working in the warehouse store in Ellwood right now.  Getting the $1.00 sale sorted (it's now expanded to go ALL the way around the room in order).  Cranberry has all new $5 comics starting this week.

June 5th, 2006

Back from Philly!  It was a crazy show, but I brought too much OLD stuff for the YOUNG crowd.  Still did OK.  Found lots of searches.  Getting caught up, bought 20 boxes today in Ellwood.  Century III tells me they bought a BIG silver age collection.  Planning on a grand opening for Ellwood July 20th.  Short, sweet, but UPDATED!   ~Todd

May 30th, 2006

When it rains, it pours!  Just bought 3 Silver/Gold collections.  Nothing great, lots of $5 books.  Sad news is that I'm taking them on the road until June 6th.  I'll try to bring some back!  Highlights : Brave and Bold #1 trashed, Showcase #12, Tales to Ast. #2, lots of Westerns, Funny Animal stuff.  I'm off to Philly for the Wizard Show!

May 15th, 2006

Sorting!  We have the first wave of the new crew sorting the warehouse comics furiously!  All that stuff that wasn't in order before soon will be.  If you haven't been to the New Ellwood City Megastore, come soon for the best alphabetized selection!

More news... MORE is coming!  I've made a deal to sort a HUGE inventory for another company.  It will take most of the summer, but once it's done, NDC will end up with a ton of it.  Actually, it's literally 18 TONS of comics!  All of which we unloaded from 3 truck loads this weekend.  THAT's why I don't get to update this very often.  Arms like wet noodles can't type.  Oh - and just when I thought that was it, this same company plans to bring me another 200 long boxes worth too!  Save your pennies!  Big sales coming up at NDC!!

May 5th, 2006

Getting ready for the BIG SORT!  We are getting in 250,000 comics soon and need to sort them ALL before any are sold. (long story)  If you are in the Ellwood area and always wanted a job in the fabulous world of comic book sorting, please shoot me a resume.

Apr. 17th, 2006

Back from Washington, D.C., my special ops man Josh and I are alive after risking overweighted trucks to bring about 40K more comics to the $1.00 sale in the Ellwood City Megastore.  Yes it's true, these went RIGHT out for sale as soon as we got back = FRESH MEAT!  No - I will not be bringing any of it to the Pittsburgh Comicon this weekend.  I save the good stuff for my loyal customers!  Come-n-gittit!

Apr. 10th, 2006

NDC is HIRING!  We need lots of help for some big projects coming up.  Mostly at our Ellwood Store for now sorting comics.  Flexible hours and knowledge of comics a big plus.  Please send your resume to the Ellwood address or to todd@ndcomics.com.

40,000 more comics are on their way to the Ellwood Megastore!   If all goes well, they will out for sale - yes at $1.00 each - on Saturday.

Mar. 29th, 2006

I'm hitting the road this weekend and heading North - ultimately to Buffalo for a show on April 2nd.  On the way, I'm hitting lots of stores and finding search books for customers.

Cranberry News - We have 26 boxes of an inventory from another store that we bought out on sale for HALF PRICE.  The crew there has been hitting our regular back issue stock hard and it's got LOTS of GREAT stuff in it!  And Dan says he's still not happy and wants to make it even BETTER!

Ellwood News - Today, Wayne and Joel re-arranged the giant space to make it even better.  It's less like a warehouse, and more like a store.  Either way, it's full of goodies!  Inc. a ton of great back issues just in.  Ellwood will be firing up Friday Night Magic starting this week.  Look for great tournament play with Chad running the show!

Butler - I put Chris in charge of our next Transformers cover.  Give him your ideas!

Century III Mall - Those guys sell MAD amounts of comics.  And they currently have most of our Silver/Golden Age comics, so look there for the vintage treats.

Mar. 6th, 2006

Golden Age Just in!  Hightlights inc. : a coverless Detective 38 (front and back pages loose; 1st Robin); Stuntman 2; Wonder Woman 26; Green Lantern 20; Marvel Family 10, 11, 14; Sensation Comics 72; Captain America 64; Batman 39 (missing centerfold), 36, 40; Detective 125; Excitring Comics 59 (Frazetta).  Also a nice stack of Looney Tunes, True, Wings, and Walt Disney Comics & Stories. And some coverless stuff.

The new DC titles are flying off our shelves!  Get signed up NOW if you aren't already for One Year Later stuff.