Ep 8. Superhero Picks
- March 5, 2022
In this episode of American Pickers: Best of season 5, titled "Superhero Picks," hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz go on the hunt for superhero memorabilia. They start by visiting Dave's Cave, a comic book store in Pennsylvania, to meet with owner Dave Hartz. Dave shows them his collection of vintage comic books, including a rare copy of Superman #1 from 1939.
Mike and Frank are impressed with Dave's collection and decide to purchase some items for their own personal collections. They then continue their search for superhero memorabilia by visiting a collector in Maryland named Curt. Curt shows them his impressive collection of Batman memorabilia, including a rare Batman board game from the 1960s.
The hosts also visit a collector in Ohio named Tony, who has an extensive collection of superhero toys. Among the items he shows them are a vintage ThunderCats playset and a rare Hulk action figure.
Throughout the episode, Mike and Frank discuss their own personal connections to superhero culture and reminisce about their favorite childhood heroes. They also talk about the current popularity of superhero movies and how it has impacted the value of superhero memorabilia.
The episode concludes with Mike and Frank reflecting on their successful day of picking and discussing how they plan to display their new superhero treasures. Fans of American Pickers and superhero culture alike will enjoy this episode filled with rare and nostalgic collectibles.
