The Call to Adventure
The adventure began with a tip-off about a comic collection for sale in West Hambledon. When I heard about the 6,000 comics ranging from 1901 to 1980, mostly from the Silver Age, my inner comic book nerd couldn't resist. Little did I know, I was in for the workout of my life.
Enter the Penthouse
When I arrived at the penthouse apartment, the first thing I noticed was the complete absence of an elevator. I should have turned back when I saw those eight flights of stairs, but the lure of potential comic gold kept me going. After all, who needs leg day at the gym when you have 6,000 comics to move?
The Haul: Comic Gold
As I began the descent with the first box, I realized just what a monumental task this was going to be. There were gems in this collection, including a pristine Werewolf by Night #32, two copies of Marvel Premiere #5, and an Avengers #57 that made my heart race faster than a speeding bullet.
The Comedy of Errors
Picture this: a comic book enthusiast, balancing precariously on a narrow staircase, sweating like he'd been caught in Spidey's web. I nearly tripped over a cat (possibly a supervillain in disguise) and nearly dropped a box, which would have caused a mini avalanche of comics. Thankfully, my superhuman balance remained true.
The Final Push
After what felt like an eternity (and about 15,000 steps, according to my fitness tracker), I finally had all the comics loaded into my van. I waved goodbye to the penthouse and the lovely seller, who handed me a bottle of water and a protein bar, probably out of pity.
Back at Fantasy Road
Once back at Fantasy Road HQ, I laid out the treasures and marvelled at the collection. The effort was worth every drop of sweat and every aching muscle. The comics were now part of our ever-growing inventory, ready to be loved by new collectors. From silver Fantastic four, and Avengers, starting as low as issue #7, to complete runs of countless bronze and silver series. It was beautiful.
The Aftermath
So, if you ever find yourself needing to sell comics, sell even just a single comic book, or even to sell an entire comic collection, remember this tale. It’s a labor of love, a test of endurance, and sometimes, a comedy of errors. But at Fantasy Road, we cherish every moment of it.
In the end, it’s not just about buying comics – it’s about the stories, the history, and the adventure. And if you have a collection you’re looking to sell, know that we’ll brave any number of stairs to bring your comic treasures to their new home. We buy comics, and we buy comics UK wide... and better still? We collect right from your door. If you have a comic book collection to sell, just drop us a line, and we'll be there knocking on your door.
Join the Adventure
Ready to sell your comic collection? Contact Fantasy Road today and let us take you on an adventure – hopefully with fewer stairs!
