Blind Bags, Chases, and the Psychology of Collecting
Thursday, July 23, 20263 PM – 4 PMSan Diego Convention Center — Room 23ABCComic-Con badge required
Arts & CraftsFestivalLive EntertainmentAdults only
Michelle Waffle (senior comic specialist, PSA), Arune Singh (vice president of brand, Skybound), David Nakayama (artist), and Danielle Sauve (collector and influencer) explore why mystery variants, blind bags, and limited covers drive collector demand and how publishers, artists, and grading experts shape the hobby. Drawing on examples from the Energon Universe, the panel examines the creative, psychological, and market forces behind today's collecting culture, culminating in a live blind-bag…