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.
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.
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6/13/2025
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June 15, 2026
Tragedies, Hoaxes, and Tracing Paper: Unpacking Comic Pedigree History
<p id="p-rc_efd3566215913a68-34" data-path-to-node="11"> <span data-path-to-node="11,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-57">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.</span></strong> <span class="citation-57"><br /> <br /> In Episode 19 of </span><span class="citation-57">Edgar Church's Basement</span><span class="citation-57">, I'm opening up my research notebook to workshop a massive upcoming project</span></span><span class= "citation-57 citation-end-57"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="11,2">.</span> <span class="citation-56">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</span><span class= "citation-56 citation-end-56"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="11,6">.</span> <!----> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></p> <p id="p-rc_efd3566215913a68-35" data-path-to-node="12"> <span class="citation-55">This is a completely extemporaneous run-through of the tales that make these books more than just numbers on a census</span><span class= "citation-55 citation-end-55"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="12,3">.</span> <span class="citation-54">We discuss everything from the deeply poignant solace Betty Okajima found in an internment camp</span> <span class="citation-54 citation-end-54"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"><!----></sup></span><span class= "citation-53">, to the tragic, brotherly wartime vow that built the controversial Promise Collection</span><span class= "citation-53 citation-end-53"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="12,10">.</span> <span class="citation-52">We also tackle the bizarre true-crime connections of the Green River pedigree</span> <span class= "citation-52 citation-end-52"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6"><!----></sup></span><span class= "citation-51">, the legendary 15-year mystery of the stolen Davis Crippen "D Copies"</span> <span class= "citation-51 citation-end-51"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"><!----></sup><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"><!----></sup></span><span class= "citation-50">, 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</span><span class="citation-50 citation-end-50"><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="12,20">.</span> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></p> <p id="p-rc_efd3566215913a68-36" data-path-to-node="13"> <span data-path-to-node="13,0">Consider this the ultimate historical tasting menu.</span> <span class="citation-49">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</span><span class="citation-49 citation-end-49"><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"><!----></sup><sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="13,4">?</span> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></p> <p id="p-rc_efd3566215913a68-37" data-path-to-node="15"> <span class="citation-48">Grab a coffee, settle into the basement, and let's talk comic history</span><span class= "citation-48 citation-end-48"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10"> <!----></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="15,2">.</span> <span class="citation-47">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!</span> <span class= "citation-47 citation-end-47"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"><!----></sup></span></p>
May 15, 2026
Comic Conservation, Restoration (and a Little Love Letter to Third Party Grading)
<p>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?</p> <p>🎙️ Edgar Church's Basement Podcast</p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee"> https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee</a></p> <p>Amazon Music: <a href= "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement"> https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement</a></p> <p>📊 The Edgar Church Data Project</p> <p>The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history.</p> <p>Official Site: <a href= "http://edgarchurchdata.com">http://edgarchurchdata.com</a></p> <p>📝 Deep Dives & Analysis</p> <p>The Main Blog: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/">https://itsalljustcomics.com/</a></p> <p>The $100,000 Club: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/">https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/</a></p> <p>Timeline of Record Sales: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/"> https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/</a></p> <p>Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/"> https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/</a></p> <p>Most Valuable Comics: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/"> https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/</a></p> <p>🛒 Support & Shop</p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/">https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/</a></p> <p>Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics">https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics</a></p> <p>eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react 0:00 I</p>
April 18, 2026
The Year of Superman - Epic Auction Results and Record Sales
<p>🎙️ Edgar Church's Basement Podcast</p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee"> https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee</a></p> <p>Amazon Music: <a href= "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement"> https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement</a></p> <p>📊 The Edgar Church Data Project The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history.</p> <p>Official Site: <a href= "http://edgarchurchdata.com">http://edgarchurchdata.com</a></p> <p>📝 Deep Dives & Analysis</p> <p>The Main Blog: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/">https://itsalljustcomics.com/</a></p> <p>The $100,000 Club: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/">https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/</a></p> <p>Timeline of Record Sales: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/"> https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/</a></p> <p>Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/</p> <p>Most Valuable Comics: <a href= "https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/"> https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/</a></p> <p>🛒 Support & Shop</p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/">https://www.instagram.com/itsalljustcomics/</a></p> <p>Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics">https://www.patreon.com/cw/itsalljustcomics</a></p> <p>eBay: <a href= "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react">https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_ssn=rob_react</a></p> <p> </p>
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