It's obvious.
Comic book buyers, sellers and collectors have caught Iron Man fever.
All of this has been launched by the tremendous buzz that has been generated by the Iron Man movie.
It has received 3 star and 4 star reviews even from the harshest critics.
And this buzz and publicity has driven demand for all Iron Man back issue comic books - especially the Silver age Iron Man comics - through the roof.
In particular, Iron Man comics from between 1956 and 1969 are smoking hot on eBay.
The Tales of Suspense issues as well as the Iron Man comics have seen a resurgence.
A high number of bids have been placed and some record prices have been gotten.
The fact that the movie showcases outstanding acting talent, special effects, and lots of action is a key factor in the price rise and demand also.
It's a great movie! Comic book buyers seem to be most attracted to Iron Man #1 from 1968 and issues #1 through #6 of the Volume 4 comics by Warren Ellis.
Because of the movie's success, these comics are poised to take off in value.
However, this is the time to be cautious.
Hype or buying frenzy just about always occur when comic super hero movies come out.
To tell a poor joke: "I've seen this movie before.
" The same thing happened with Superman, Batman, SpiderMan, Xmen and all the rest.
Comic buyers jump on the bandwagon and bump up copies of these comics so as not to miss out on a "potentially valuable investment"..
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only to be disappointed later when prices level off or decline in value.
Yes, it's OK to start buying up Iron Man comics for your personal enjoyment.
If you're buying them as an investment, make sure you have a way to cash in on them later should they begin tank in value.