Edgar Church's Basement

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Edgar Church's Basement, named after the location of the most valuable comic book collection ever discovered, is a collectible comics podcast from Rob Larsen.

  1. Jul 9 ·  Video

    Beyond Mile High: The Search for the Next Greatest Comic Collection in History

    The debate is finally open. We all know that the S-Tier, God-tier crown belongs definitively to the Mile High / Edgar Church pedigree—but what is the absolute second-best collection in comic book history? Welcome to the milestone 20th episode of Edgar Church's Basement. I have been teasing this deep dive for nearly two years, and today we are laying down the analytical groundwork for a massive, upcoming 61-pedigree definitive tier list. Rather than just pulling opinions out of thin air, we are looking at this through a strict, weighted data framework built on four critical criteria: Breadth & Depth, Quality/Average Grade, Density of Major Keys, and Historical Importance to the Hobby. In this extemporaneous sandbox episode, we audit 12 elite heavyweight contenders to see whose paper trails hold the ultimate crown outside of the Mile High vault.

  2. Jun 15

    Tragedies, Hoaxes, and Tracing Paper: Unpacking Comic Pedigree History

    We are setting down the data sheets for a minute and diving straight into the pure lore, mystery, and human tragedy behind the hobby's most famous collections. In Episode 19 of Edgar Church's Basement, I'm opening up my research notebook to workshop a massive upcoming project . We are looking past the sheer market cap of the Mile High collection to examine the 5 to 10 best, most compelling backstories among the 61 CGC-recognized pedigrees . This is a completely extemporaneous run-through of the tales that make these books more than just numbers on a census . We discuss everything from the deeply poignant solace Betty Okajima found in an internment camp , to the tragic, brotherly wartime vow that built the controversial Promise Collection . We also tackle the bizarre true-crime connections of the Green River pedigree , the legendary 15-year mystery of the stolen Davis Crippen "D Copies" , and the jaw-dropping moment a mythological Lamont Larson materialized alive and well at a comic convention decades after everyone assumed he had perished in World War II . Consider this the ultimate historical tasting menu. I want to hear your thoughts in the comments: which of these backstories hits the hardest, which ones am I completely missing, and which legends deserve a standalone, deep-dive documentary treatment down the road ?  Grab a coffee, settle into the basement, and let's talk comic history . Don't forget to rate the show on your favorite podcast platform or hit subscribe here on YouTube to help us cross the partner finish line!

  3. May 15

    Comic Conservation, Restoration (and a Little Love Letter to Third Party Grading)

    Is the "Purple Label of Doom" finally a thing of the past? The recent Heritage Signature Auction saw a conserved Action Comics #1 CGC 7.0 realize a staggering $1.4 million, signaling a massive shift in how collectors value conservation vs. restoration. ​In this episode of the Edgar Church's Basement podcast, I explore the "Catch-22" of the modern hobby: the fear of losing value by performing necessary maintenance on a book. We look at the famous "Rusty Staples" copy of Action #1 and ask the hard questions: Is a "Universal Blue Label" worth it if the book is literally rotting from the inside out? 🎙️ Edgar Church's Basement Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement 📊 The Edgar Church Data Project The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history. Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com 📝 Deep Dives & Analysis The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data: https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/ Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ 🛒 Support & Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react 0:00 I

  4. Apr 18

    The Year of Superman - Epic Auction Results and Record Sales

    🎙️ Edgar Church's Basement Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement 📊 The Edgar Church Data Project The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history. Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com 📝 Deep Dives & Analysis The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/ Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ 🛒 Support & Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react

  5. Mar 9

    How do you value comic books anyway?

    In this episode Rob discusses valuing comic books and the way that value is ascribed to new collecting ideas or items. The auction: https://www.pristineauction.com/a1202...  📊 The Edgar Church Data Project The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history. Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com 📝 Deep Dives & Analysis The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-c... Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeli... Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existenc... Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most... 🛒 Support & Shop Instagram:  / itsalljustcomics   Patreon:   / itsalljustcomics   eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn...

  6. Feb 17

    The Golden Age is More Interesting (right now...)

    Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/  https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/  Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react

  7. Jan 28

    Not Totally Stupid- Talking about the Cage Action Comics #1

    https://edgarchurchdata.com/ Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/

  8. Jan 28

    Looking at 20 Years of the Most Valuable Comics List

    In this episode I take a look back at older versions of the Most Valuable Comics in the world list and look forward to the new version about to drop. https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/ https://edgarchurchdata.com/ Blog Links: https://itsalljustcomics.com/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/ https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/ Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react

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Edgar Church's Basement, named after the location of the most valuable comic book collection ever discovered, is a collectible comics podcast from Rob Larsen.

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