: Known for massive "buyouts" of DC and Marvel overstock, selling trade paperbacks and hardcovers for as low as $5–$10.
: Ensure no "Marvel Value Stamps" or coupons have been clipped out, which often happens in older 1970s books.
: Instead of buying single issues for $4–$5 each, wait for the collected TPB (usually 6 issues). Online discounts can bring these down to roughly $1–$2 per issue.
: On platforms like eBay, search for the term "reader copy" or "low grade" . These are books in poor to fair condition (creases, spine rolls, or markings) that are still 100% readable but have little value to serious collectors, making them very cheap.
: Most shops have bins in the middle of the store or tucked away where back issues are sold for $1 each to clear space.
: A reliable source for trades and hardcovers at significantly lower than MSRP.
Focusing on the format and "reader status" of the book can save you hundreds of dollars over time.