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In today’s email:

• Top Story - Henry Cavill MCU Rumors

• Exclusive Interview - mt1_comics

• This Week's FOMO: Thundercats #2 with 32 Variants!

• Community Sales and Deals

• This Week’s Comic Conventions

TOP STORY

Henry Cavill Speculation

Rumors have been heating up recently as to a role for Henry Cavill in the MCU. Such rumors are nothing new, but insider sources reported last month that Cavill has definitely been cast in an MCU role, but exactly which role is still a mystery. This has led to much guessing, theorizing, and speculation among fans and collectors.

Fans have long expected Cavill to join the MCU and rumors have been circulating for several years now. Fans have been abuzz with ideas and debates about which role Cavill will take on. Suggestions have ranged from Cyclops to Doctor Doom, but the two favorite theories seem to be Captain Britain or Hyperion.

Captain Britain

Cavill himself has expressed interest in portraying a “modernized version” of Captain Britain when speaking to The Hollywood Reporter way back in November of 2021. Many fans see this as a perfect role for him and would pave the way for a new UK-based Avengers team which could theoretically include such notables as Kit Harrington’s Black Knight (introduced in The Eternals) and the recently reformed Emil Blonsky, a.k.a. the Abomination.

Hyperion

A lot of us really loved Cavill’s portrayal of Superman and felt like he got a raw deal when he was let go from the DCEU. Does it feel like casting Cavill as Hyperion, a character almost identical to Superman, is an act of trolling? Yes, it kind of does.

Hyperion made his debut in October of 1969 with a brief appearance in Avengers 69. This was followed up in Avengers 70 by a full appearance of the Squadron Sinister with a cover by Sal Buscema. Hyperion was created by Sal and Roy Thomas and Thomas himself has stated that Hyperion is a direct answer to Superman.

So where would Hyperion fit in? Well, Hyperion is thought of by some as a nemesis of Thor, but he is also an Eternal and we have seen him as a member of the Thunderbolts as well as a participant in Secret Wars. That leaves a lot of opportunities for the role.

All in all, the news/rumors of Cavill’s casting are being well received, regardless of which role he lands in, and we all look forward to seeing where it goes. Welcome to 616, Henry!

Notable Books to check out:

• Captain Britain #1 - October 1976

• Captain Britain #2 - October 1976

• Captain Britain #8 - December 1976

• Avengers 69 - October 1969

• Avengers 70 - November 1969

• Avengers 85 - February 1971

• Supreme Power #1 -October 2003

• Avengers vol. 5, #1  - December 2013

This Week’s Trivia Question (answer at the bottom): In 2003, Hyperion received a new origin story and revamped background and narrative in the Supreme Power limited series written by…?

A) Brian Michael Bendis

B) Alan Moore

C) Warren Ellis

D) Mark Millar

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - mt1_comics

Where can the community find you online?

Instagram: @MT1_comics
Youtube: youtube.com/strictlycomix


What is your origin story and where does your online name come from?

I had read comics in my early teens, but I became a serious collector/ subscription holder in my 20s after reading the Thor Spiral & Disassembled storylines in the 2000s that lead to the Joe Quesada restoration of Marvel Comics from the 1990s collapse. The best stories written by Marvel came from that decade under Joe Q. That laid the groundwork for what would become the structure for the MCU. Annihilation Wave (new Guardians of the Galaxy team), Civil War, Winter Soldier, New Avengers, House of M, Deadly Genesis (Vulcan/Darwin), & Ultimate Stories-  that was the sales pitch for the MCU. It all came from that decade.

I’m a huge Thor fan, so my logo and name is a play on the Mighty Thor. MT1 Comics is a play on “Mighty One” in tandem with my initials.

What’s in your personal collection? What are you collecting, reading, or hunting right now?

I collect a wide range, but primarily Silver Age and pre-hero era Atlas monster/sci-fi. Currently trying to complete collecting all the classic Marvel character prototype appearances. Professor X in Amazing Adult Fantasy 14, Thing in Strange Tales 95, Brother Voodoo in Journey into Mystery 57, and Dr. Doom in Tales of Suspense 31 are a few of my favorite examples, but really any of the Ditko/Kirby monster books that are a window into the inception of the house of ideas that became an American Institution and a billion dollar industry.

You have quite a collection of Mark Jewelers and National Diamond comics. How did you get into collecting them?

I like collecting obscure and rare issues. ND appeals to me firstly because of the limited era and titles they appear in. Less than a 3 year window in early 70s. The connection to the military and how it was marketed to drafted servicemen during the Vietnam war. It’s a window into American history and how that conflict changed the dreams, values, and aspirations (of American soldiers) in contrast to the romanticized WW2 experiences of the previous generation. That transition and disillusionment gave rise to the 70s anti-heroes like Wolverine, The Punisher, and Blade.

Any exotic ones you can talk about?

By far my favorite in my Collection is a double insert error of Defenders #4; the first appearance of Valkyrie. I also have a double insert error from the first cover appearance of Man-Thing in Tales to Astonish 13. I have only encountered 3 double ND insert error books. The other was a Creatures on the Loose that I sold last year. Any high grade ND insert book can be considered exotic. Keep in mind those books were sold on Military bases overseas and in the US. They were thrown in footlockers, passed around for others to read, and were not considered a collectible that needed to be preserved like we think currently with mylar, boards, and graded comics. Very few survived that period in a high grade.

What are some valuable lessons you have learned along the way?

The First hard lesson was don’t buy every expensive Ratio Variant...lol!  I am, however, grateful for that lesson as it pushed me to focus on primarily collecting precious metal era comics and (gave me) a deep dive into comic history and lore which has been very rewarding.

Advice for someone looking to get into comic book selling?

Collect books with the characters, stories, and artists you love and you will never be disappointed. Be sure to double board and bag everything. Mishaps are inevitable.

What are the best platforms right now for selling and buying?

Managing a YouTube live auction channel, I of course have a bias, but it provides education, community, and entertainment you get nowhere else. I have purchased from all the major platforms and each has their merits, but the StrictlyComix group auction format fills the void left by the loss of so many LCS locations. People love to talk shop when they pick up a book or two.

What challenges have you faced in the last year?

The comic collecting bubble bursting last year and the floundering MCU projects have made keeping the YouTube auction channel viable a challenge. Certainly compared to the previous 3 years. Despite those challenges, we continue to grow. Adding an additional 70 auctions to the calendar last year, including specialized shows like our monthly Vintage Comic auction and the Whale auction for higher end books. None of which would be possible without the support of the community, diverse roster of sellers, and a love of comics!

Comics, to me, is a reflection of who we aspire to be when faced by insurmountable odds. They inspire and sustain us through the inevitable tragedies of life.

BONUS FOMO

Thundercats (Dynamite Entertainment) #2, with 32 variants, listed from 2A to 2ZI!

From Dynamite’s Website:

In the aftermath of his first battle with the Mu'Tants, Lion-O attempts to use the Sight Beyond Sight to ask for guidance from their lost leader, Jaga. The vision he receives instead leads the ThunderCats to discover another Thundarian survivor on Third Earth! Meanwhile, Slithe and his Mu'Tant band have discovered the pyramid of Mumm-Ra - and they're about to learn firsthand how dangerous the Ever-Living one can be!

COMMUNITY SALES AND DEALS

Shortboxed

The latest Shortboxed auction was just announced. From their blog:

That’s right, bub, The Shortboxed Weekly Auction 3/17 is live!

We’ve got 40 awesome books this week, including a mix of Silver, Bronze, Copper, and Modern keys. Spidey fans are in for a treat, as we have Webhead keys from several eras swinging about. Looking for a big score? Look no further, a 4.5 Hulk 181 is busting out of a pair of purple pants in this week’s lots.

We’ve also got unmissable keys like Saga of the Swamp Thing #37 (first Constantine), Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1 (newsstand), and Strange Adventures #205 (first Deadman).  

You can check out last week’s recap here.

Strictly Comics

Strictly Comics is having their Whale Auction this Saturday, 3/16 at 5:30 PM PST. All books start at $100 and features huge keys, grails, and those white whales you have been missing in your PC.

THIS WEEK’S COMIC CONVENTIONS

It’s Spring Break - Hit a con this weekend!

3/15 - 3/17: GalaxyCon Richmond 2024 - Richmond, VA

3/15 - 3/17: Toronto Comicon 2024 - Toronto, ON, Canada

3/16: Florida PolyCon 2024 - Lakeland, FL

3/15 - 3/17: Tupelo Con 2024 - Tupelo, MS

Trivia Question Answer: C) Warren Ellis

The "Supreme Power" limited series, written by Warren Ellis, was published in 2003 as part of Marvel Comics' MAX imprint. This series reimagined the origins and backgrounds of several characters, including Hyperion, offering a more mature and modern take on their stories within the Marvel Universe.

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