YOU Are A FAKE Comic Book Collector! 

Amazing video!👍👏 I just began my comic book collection and found Toon Haven. They have an incredible range of digital comics for every genre, including the hard to find ones. Lifetime updates too!😁

I've never understood why people think it's a good idea to tell others how to collect and hate on how others decide to spend their own money. It truly baffles me.

LOL I spit my drink when you showed their profile images. LOL Yes very apporachable and embracing community that it oozes through the screen.

Sadly, Social Media has made it easy and acceptable to "hate" and criticize others for their likes and dislikes. Everyone has this mindset that what they believe is the only way to believe. People can't personally handle or deal with anyone who doesn't think and believe so they mentally can't deal so they have to lash out to feel some sense of superiority. Our society is comprised of individuals with their own minds... we have grown as a society on all levels because of individuals who don't think like others, who swim the opposite direction. Looking through history, some of the biggest tragedies are due to people who have chosen to follow others because they are incapable of thinking for themselves. Most of these people "hating" and criticizing others likely lead sad, sorry, miserable lives and get their self worth from bringing others down... They make themselves look ridiculous! I love your Channel, love your content... YOU are an awesome human being... do not give over YOUR control to anyone else by feeding into their B.S.!!!!

I have been a comic book collector for 52 years I’ve always collected for the covers. I find them incredible don’t do much reading due to the fact that I am dyslexic and Comics tend to be very challenging so I agree we shouldn’t be exclusive to the hobby, we should be inclusive.

I just started collecting in 2020.. I’m rebuying all the books I owned as a kid now as an adult.. Im not considered a real collector nowadays.. but I have an awesome collection.. I’m bald too 😂 let’s go!! Keep with your videos coming

I have to say buddy, I find you honest and real, I have heard other channels bash you, you’re living rent free in their head, keep up the good work

I totally agree with you brother, the one thing that the comic book community has always had is the gate keepers. If you don't collect like they collect or collect what they collect then your not a real "comic book collector". They don't realize that their gate keeping is exactly what keeps new collectors from joining the hobby or chases those that have recently started collecting away from the hobby. To those individuals I say if someone wants to collect new modern incentive and store exclusive covers that introduce new characters, what business is it of yours? If it makes someone happy to collect those books or to speculate on books based on what new film or show is coming out that is their business, get over it. Stop being a gate keeper. Thanks for this video brother and for touching on this subject that most comic book RU-vidrs do not like to touch.

I’m waiting for a comment from one of those people saying “hey you can’t use my profile picture without my permission!” 😂😂

I WISH my wife would let me display my comics on the wall !!! Mine are all neatly boxed and organized but stuck in my closet. I take them out to "organize" them just so I can look at them again. Now to be honest , I don't read many newer books but only because I haven't had extra income due to being on SSDI, but I still love my books. And I have multiple copies of LOTS of them. Back in the 80's , when I collected a ton of titles ( and read them all ) I always bought multiple copies of books that I loved , whether it was a 1st appearance , a great story , or just a cover that I loved. I was never a huge fan of graphic novels or Omnibus's but everyone is different. I remember selling off some extra copies of key books ( when times got tough) and I remember keeping all the direct issues , because I thought they looked better than having a book with a bar code on it. Who would've thought that the "newsstand" craze would come around decades later. My philosophy was always " collect what you love and enjoy it " , and if it ends up being worth something , that's just a bonus. At least you still have a book that you enjoy !! Ignore the haters and just keep being YOU. Everyone is different and collects for their own reasons and in their own way. New sub here !!!

I've read every book that I've ever obtained...but that's just me. Thousands and thousands of raw books..and when I get slabs, I find a way to read the story. While certain aspects of just key flipping keep me at arms length from some "collectors" I try to be as welcoming as possible. If someone is JUST in it for the money, driving the cost of certain things up for die hard run collectors and years long hobbyists I definitely see the disdain and can't blame anyone for feeling a certain way about it. Personally,after losing an EXTREMELY valuable and very very large PC about 8 years ago.... I've gotten back to what I originally loved about comics. Reading them. Enjoying the art. Conditions no longer much of an issue unless I happen upon books that are already well protected and the price is no different than the bin prices im paying now. I still respect the hobby, not going to let sharp books go to pot, Im just no longer interested in seeking that stuff out. Very liberating. In any case.... people are going to collect how they collect. If everyone could be a bit more mindful of the next collector everyone would be happier. Im never going to take cheap shots at someone just because I may not agree with their methods...im too busy reading AWESOME comic books!!

This video earned you a sub from me. I just recently got back into collecting comics and have really enjoyed looking at them, opening them and displaying them. However, now when I walk into a comic shop, I feel like I've been left out of an inside joke going on between the employees. Without going into detail, I'll just say... every lcs I've visited, they all have the exact same employees. Very unwelcoming. Good stuff. Dig your content. Thanks.

Your background looks great! People that will leave a negative comment about it are just jealous that they may not have the books you display. I've been watching your channel for a while just haven't commented, I enjoy your video, keep doing you brother

I quit reading much after the 1970s. I'm a comic art guy. Seriously, how many times can you read about the hero fights bad guy, wins, occasionally a character dies but not the main character that pays the bills...

It triggers them because either they don't have anything worth putting on display or their wife won't let them! 😂

I’ve collected on and off since the 1970’s. Fantastic Four, John Barleycorn by Traffic, and sandalwood incense. I welcome all collectors, whatever their interests. I even welcome flippers, dealers, speculators, and investors. It’s a great hobby, no matter how hard Disney is trying to destroy it.

Comic nerds can be cruel but if you have more than 2 comics you're a collector

Dude don't let those losers bother you. Stay positive my friend.

I like your counter-point, it is good to hear from other opinions. It hurts no one to collect comic books the way you prefer. It is a free country.

It’s good that you aired those comments. If people write them, they should stand behind them.

OK this is Bob in Connecticut. I love your content. Don’t let anything bother you. Everybody has been frustrated because they see their collection value go down recently.. yes things are down since Covid now they are where they should be and they are starting to come back to move upward. Especially for all of the haters save up your goddamn money and just get a copy of amazing fantasy 15. You are never going to lose out.. that rebounded nicely right now amazing fantasy 15 6.5 it’s at $91,000 over five days left on Comic Link.. the whole comic book base is pissy because a lot of the books have gone down in value I understand the frustration.. I’m not worried about anything. I still have my amazing fantasy 15 6.0 no Marvel chipping and I was offered $100,000 in October and I refused the fair market value is only $80,000. I told you I only paid $4000.. you would think I would be pissed off about my tales of suspense 39, 8.5 I paid $5300 during Covid. This book sold for $120,000 on Comic Link a little more than two years ago now it’s only worth about $70,000.. that’s the way it goes but everybody is kind of frustrated I understand.

Love that we’re part of this inclusive hobby. With such good looking profile pic people.

Bro literally one of my FAVORITE comic content creators

I bought a Silver Surfer 1 about 15 years ago for about 200. I have the entire vol. 1 run above 8.0. All SLABBED. And many more. CGC is expensive. I’m not an expert, but I do have a wonderful collection. Kill it man! You are spot on!

The good old “no true Scotsman fallacy.” I just got back into the hobby a year ago. I have a lot to catch up on, but regardless I follow the rule of thumb. Collect what/how you like👍🏽 “There’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s.”

I have thousands of comics on my wall and I’ve been re-collecting for the last 6 months. I was taken seriously ill 18 months ago and nearly lost my life. My mid life crisis came to me in a flash and I got all my old toys and such out living on my own after 24 years I decided to turn my entire house into a memorabilia place. Every time I get up instead of feeling down and gloomy I just look at the collection in my bedroom, my stairwell, my front room, my dining room etc etc it makes me smile it invigorates me for the rest of the day. I’ve made a fortune recently in a certain comic when it went to an auction now I’m set up for life I can relax enjoy my hobby. Those comments are just from jealous people ignore them and keep producing these vids. Cheers 🍻

Whenever you started to discover and then love comic books does not matter to me. I like when someone new comes into the hobby and discovers how much variety this incredible hobby has. I like Goose's channel and he gives an honest opinion of what he sees. I don't have to agree with everything that a person says to enjoy their content. Just like comic books, I like variety in everything. And I think he has an incredible wall of books that any collector would love to have. The statues are cool too. I've been collecting for decades and so I welcome you to our community of which you are a member.

Wait... comics are supposed to be read? 🧐 👏👏👏 Strap On, you've done it again! 🍻

Three things. 1) collect how you want, that’s all that matters. 2) you do have a lot of negative videos tbh lol, smile a little man 3) your wall is great, I’m jealous of your collection. Thanks all, still following 👍

Wow, I’m so sorry. I get some stuff like this too. I always block and delete. I love your dark sarcasm.

Good stuff, had me dieing here, Sticky doesn’t give two Sh*ts. Trolls on blast!!

Don’t always agree with you but you are 100% right on this topic. The gate keeping and the Comic Snobs are Everywhere

Don't give these people rent free space to live in your head! Read and collect what you enjoy.

The subtlety of the shirt to the haters is magic.

Yeah that sounds about right, also envy is a factor. 👍🏾

Ahh, such a warm and fuzzy comic book community. Keep doing what you do Sticky. I like the content you’re putting out!

I love when you read your admirer's comments! My man!

The people who are saying that you are not a reader, obviously did not notice the large library of collected trades on your bookshelf. Those are generally what vociferous readers tend to collect because the floppy can be difficult to read at times, or maybe hard to get the complete storyline.

To be honest I never comment but this video I had to say something. I appreciate you creating content. Whether I agree on everything or not, I appreciate the information you share. People who leave disrespectful comments really need to look in mirror. I enjoy your wall, definitely wish I had a few of those comics myself. Good job presenting the negativity and keep up on content. I just had to say to haters, grow up there’s is enough hate in the world now a days we don’t need it in the comic book community.

Golden rule of the internet, never engage with trolls. I say this with all respect and sincerity, if you are going to be online in any shape or form, you have to grow thicker skin. There is no shortage of sociopathic idiots online. Just keep on keeping on. Best wishes and good luck.

Buy the comics you like, display them however you want, read them physically, digitally, or in omnibus. As long as you support comic books, we all can keep enjoying them! Just like Neo said "there is no Spoon", I'm saying "there is no Gate".

You would think the community is more excepting, but really aren't. Being a guy, who likes sports, and have no issues speaking with people. I have a lot of friends outside of the community. When I compare the people it's night and day. Seems like comic and TCG community like to size each other up. I've even been shunned from some because I don't fit their mold.

A tale as old as time! "You're not a real (insert hobby of some type) unless you (insert arbitrary metric that you meet which others don't)." This happens across all hobbies though, there are toxic people everywhere and you'll find them in every niche community.

I have been buying, reading and collecting comic books for best part of 60 years. I don't particularly like slabs but I do have a few because I couldn't get a particular issue I wanted raw in the condition I wanted, but people like yourself who like or love slabs are perfectly entitled to buy them and display them because we are free to do so and the wall display does look cool. I now find myself picking up books that I don't normally collect just for the covers, something 20 years ago I wouldn't of dreamed of, and I will tell you a secret I don't read them either, am I not terrible? Instead I put them in top loaders and display them on my walls, they also look cool, I've been told this by other people who have seen the pics I've sent them. Collect how you want, when you want, why you want, because you want! I live in the UK, and to all intents and purposes it's a free country, and I believe you live in one too!

The faces are burned into my memory

Don't pay attention to these type of people because they need recognition...ever notice how today's society is considered soft and emotional ever since everyone has a voice now on social media ?...keep doing your thing StickyGoose and the man cave is official bro !

The first part of this video is hilarious. You do have a good point. As a 54 year old comic fan that's been reading and collecting comics since I was 5 or 6 and got bullied for reading them in middle and high school, I definitely fit what is accepted as a real comics fan. But speaking personally, I absolutely love new comic book fans. Is their opinion as relevant as someone that's been reading comics for decades? Probably not. They just don't have the knowledge yet. But I'm happy to point newer readers to the best stuff I've read. This isn't really unique to comics though. One other thing it really applies to is rock bands. If you weren't a fan before they were popular, you aren't a real fan. I remember arguing with a felllow Tool fan about how he said they sold out as soon as they signed to a major label and made their FIRST album Undertow. He talked about how he saw them live when they only had their Opiate ep and they were full of piss and rage and were glorious, but then he saw them on their Undertow tour and they were boring.

Comic book bullies... Really?!? 😂🤣😂

Lots of things are like this. From software’s games are like this. Pokémon is like this. I personally think some gatekeeping is fine if one is honestly just trying to protect the thing they love from becoming something they don’t. I don’t expect others will feel this way but I’ve seen a lot of the things I once loved decay into hot garbage.

Go to any comic shop or convention.... what do you see? Stout middle-aged guys with beards wearing baseball caps, T-shirts, shorts and backpacks. Do they get all the chicks? Are they cool? Do you _WANT TO BE ONE OF THEM?_

Right on, Sticky Goose. im with you on this, everyone thinks they are internet thugs

Buy what you like and want to read. Buying things on value is not collecting, I view that more as an investing.

Waaaaaaa 😭 why can’t I find vintage Star Wars comics at the store’s anymore 3 stores and no luck I guess I have no choice but eBay

If you haven’t wasted as much money as everyone else, you aren’t a comic collector

There are elitists one every block in America. Comic book collecting is not immune to them. Collect as you all see fit. Welcome to the hobby!

Collect what ya want , display what ya want…keep up the videos!!!

Having comics on your wall makes you appreciate the art more than having them away in boxes that you get out every now and then. And if it’s raw you can get the poster down and read it

Speculators have ruined the comic book hobby

Who cares what others think if you want to collect then collect. Don’t matter if you’re new or old to collecting. Just do what makes you happy. Display your comics as you want. It’s yours.

1. I read and bought comics back in the 90s 2. I still collect comics & don't have a single one on my wall 3. I may or may not be balding. You may infer what you will from this information.

One day they’ll realize all of their gatekeeping will kill the hobby. Personally speaking I’ve only had one bad interaction in the hobby but I really don’t interact with anyone not IRL besides simple transactions on eBay and other auction sites. As far as wall books go it’s literally just jealousy that they can’t afford and display the same books you have. I hate the argument of “You can’t even read it” in regards to graded books. Newsflash there are multiple single issue reprints and hardcover collections of most comic books that are easily accessible. Also I’m not going to buy an early valuable silver age book that’s not slabbed due to it maybe being restored or tampered with. If I’m buying any book for hundreds of dollars you best believe I want someone who knows more than me to look at it first and assign it a grade so I know the proper value.

Goose being Goose is the best Goose!!

Love your videos and I love your perspective on this amazing hobby! Keep it up. We need people like you

I ran the thought by my ex-girlfriend about making a RU-vid channel that turns the tables on trolls and their negative comments by putting them on blast. She thought it was dumb idea, it lead to an argument, and needless to say, I've moved on to a more supportive listener. But anyways, let the haters sleep in their own wet beds. Don't let them get to you man. Personally, I find nothing wrong with comics displayed on the wall. They are works of art! When I was younger I would buy comics to read but now I'm collecting them more for the art aspect and the nostalgia. I think you have one of the most entertaining channels in the "community". Just continue being yourself and eff the haters. BTW, dope shirt, Goose!

Do what you do! Enjoy those books no matter how you collect.

Collecting is collecting.

I personally love you dude, you have helped me in my personal collecting with your many good tips, don't listen to the hateful lovers there just jealous dude. I love your set up its dopesick. From Britain

Collect what and how you like.

Bad comments are good comments cuz at least someone is hearing your voice ..and your beliefs, me as a asian man walking in a comic shop with my family people tend to turn heads and assume we're resellers even though we are true collectors just like everyone else but our skin color is what they see first so we try not to stay in comic shops too long . God bless you and keep doing what your doing, you got my support

Hey StickyGoose, don’t usually comment on videos but wanted to show my support. As long as you get enjoyment out of collecting comics/ statues, who cares how you do it or what those negative ppl think or say about it! I love your content and hope you don’t let the few spoil things for the many. Keep on trucking! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

i liked this video soooo fast lol. great stuff

Hey Sticky, love the shirt! 💛💙

This video intro is f*cking hilarious

This goose is cooking! 👏

Lmao! I have been collecting for a long time,I have always enjoyed the hobby,but I think my biggest reason for collecting is something I can give my kids one day! DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATERS!

I’ve had comic shop owners criticize my purchase before, like I was dumb for purchasing a certain Batman book. Weird af.

Greetings from Canada Eh!!!! Why let it bother you what other people think? The way I collect is probably going to be different from the way you collect. It only stands to reason, we are different people. Fortunately I have never run across this kind of thing in my Local Comics Shop. Personally I am a story driven collector. I have friends of all ages in the shop who collect many different ways. Some collect for covers, others are speculators and yet some are title collectors. We all have something in common. We Love the Comic Book Hobby. This world is full of too much strife as is, I don't want to debate over something that I do as a hobby I enjoy. If people are that petty, oh well, I wish them the best in their hobby, health and happiness. Don't worry if people don't appreciate the way you enjoy your hobby, have fun and let's just keep the hobby alive. All the Best!!!

For the most part I feel like the community has been very accepting. We all have different collecting habits and styles. One issue I have seen is some collectors/dealers are very secretive about what cool books they are chasing or collecting. This is understandable because they want to get all the books before anyone else comes and snatches them up. I really love the comic community.

Im 32 and started reading comics 4 yrs ago..guess i aint a real one😂 ..that slide show tho😂😂

For a second I was thinking your shirt was a middle finger

You collect what you like. Don't collect for money

Keep doing your thing. Wall looks good. End of the day its YOUR stuff. Red shirt guy with his pretend "tough" guy look is probably jealous. 😂

I can agree with you in some aspects, gatekeeping is huge in all communities in Fortnite if you don't have an OG Skin, World of Warcraft if you didn't Raid X boss when it was relevant , Football if you haven't liked a team since day 1 Music if you only listen to a singer/rapper after the blow up and not when they were underground. Main stream and Geek(Nerd) culture all have gatekeepers . I feel like people get upset the most when others come into their respective communities and use them as a "cash grab" ,drive up prices making it harder for those long term collectors that will stay in after the wave . I haven't watched enough of your videos to have an opinion on you , but maybe stop giving the trolls attention. If you like comics buy them read them ,buy, them , put them on your walls, hell wipe your ass with them tbh its your prerogative . There are so many other You Tubers if people don't like your content then they should stop watching .Keep doing what makes you happy !

@StickyKaren, true collectors read their books. Those who dont are picture collectors. But we all help the industry stay alive. Dont worry about others' options of what makes you happy.

I was in the trenches in 83 !!off and on comic l collector ! while your father goose was heating ur egg sticky goose! I was pulling keys from dollar bins throwing away dazzler and man thing books. Great Video Goose !!!

I enjoy watching your videos man 👍

Thank you for sharing, keep doing what you do!!!

🤣Love the beginning!

Great video as always, keep up the great work

OMG. ROFLMAO. PS You better put that hat back before Mother Goose Realizes it’s missing.

I've been in the trenches a long time. I would bring my comics to school with me...High School! I'm still a fan and part of a fan group on facebook. These "fans" of comics are some of the nastiest, meanest people you will ever meet. Last week a guy told me he wished he could break my book out of the CGC slab and destroy the issue (since I mentioned it was the highest on census).

It's art. Lots of people hang art on their walls. I have comics on my wall too. If someone doesn't like it, that's their problem.

I started reading what ever my older brother brought into the house. Adventure comics, Phantom, Archie ect. When I was able to get my own I started reading FF, spider,Thor, avengers, ghost rider. Then In high school I stopped. Started collecting the books I had about. 15 years ago. Just for the artwork and as a hobby, you know for fun.

this stuff happens in gaming but no one really cares, they'll just have a pout an move on. i've only been collecting comics for a year, no one can tell me how to enjoy over priced paper. just weirdos on the internet that have nothing better to do

Good Video Mate! F the Haters!!

Your wall looks wonderful. And in general, for example, I don’t collect slabs and I’m always questioning why other people do, not because I think it’s stupid or speculative it’s mainly because I am a person obsessed with function and slabs take away the function of a book. So I’m always fascinated how people can have the books and not read them because it would drive me mad. But the slabbing performs a function for them, they don’t want to read it they want to keep it pristine and enjoy having it displayed or not but safely stored in a slab. Not the way I collect but any way of collecting is fine and instead of being nasty ask questions and talk to people about different ways of collecting and reading, it might open your eyes to new ways. I’ll shut up now ✌️

There are three (3) types of people who are involved in the hobby of comic books. They are collector, reader, and buyer. Sometimes I'm all three. Right now, I'm just a buyer. I like to buy Omnibus books, deluxe editions, and if I have to, regular trade paperbacks. I'm not reading comics right now, but I plan on eventually reading them. I enjoy just owning them. I also get a lot of satisfaction in buying them, especially when I get them at a great price. I try to stay out of comic book shops. The ones within 30 miles of my house aren't that great. They smell and the people working at them have terrible customer service skills. The last time I went to one of them, I paid in cash to save them the credit card processing fees. Big mistake. The person at the counter ran one of those anti-counterfeit pens over the twenty dollar bill and held it up to the light to make sure I wasn't trying to use funny money. I guess I could understand it if I gave her a one hundred dollar bill. It was a twenty. I haven't been back since.

My favourite part of this video, is that you actually didn’t with a hat on 🤣🤣🤣

Brother, I watch your videos all the time, I like the fact you are part of the community. However, I think there is a part of me that can understand why you get some of the comments you get. Like many of the community in general, I despise slabbed books and think it's a waste of keys issues I'd rather see floating around in raw copies, in collectors' hands. There is some history in the hobby of what makes a high grade, key book valuable. First, everyone wanted the issue to read because it was a key point in the story which others would trade other (usually multiple) books of their collections to obtain to read or keep for its own value sake. (especially if you were collecting that run) In the old school, this in turn would either require a trade of key book of another series (also worth multiple low key or non key books). The amount of times this book was read and traded hands, etc, etc obviously reduced the value because the books went through more wear and tear. Hence you would find all the key books in rough shape unless you had other collector friends (Like me) who would normally not let the book leave their sight while you read it. (making them the cool kids on the block with all the good books) That is where the hobby collector determines the value of keys... Modern day, these original collectors values have been effected by people who scoop up all the key books as an investment, lock them up in time capsules which will never be opened, hang them up on the wall in some conceited showmanship, only to arrogantly claim some form of rapport that they actually know what they are talking about.(and honestly, how many of the people with these keys actually have any other books from the run?) I still like what you are doing, but if you want to make a great video, discuss which books you enjoy reading and why or maybe show some of your full runs in normal bags and boards. Maybe make a video with your local comic shop.. thanks for the videos, sorry to write a book here.

Old folk gate keeped HAM radio, thats why no kids now use HAM radio. I sound like a maniac after typing that.