Largest Comic Book Collection Ever! - Guinness World Records

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Bob Bretall had over 101,000 comic books as of 2015. His figure has since expanded and takes up room in his three car garage, his comic book room and his library. Here, he gives you a detailed tour of his collection, including some of his favourite items.
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@guinnessworldrecords 11 ай бұрын

Bob reads over 100 new comic books a month! www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/8/owner-of-worlds-largest-comic-collection-extends-record-and-has-read-all-138-000-757146

@Wonderz_BS 11 ай бұрын

He seems like a w person

@luffy_1986 11 ай бұрын

please include in guinessworld record the winning in pcso here in phillippines almost weeklu they have a new lone winner....congrats to the administration here in p.h....this might be a new world record for us

@choklitpapi814 11 ай бұрын

Bob is a great guy! We go back over 40 years, back when he bought comics from the comic store I eventually owned.

@funnybookfamily 11 ай бұрын

I have 230,000 comic books.

@paoloaccomando5249 11 ай бұрын

I believe you,Hell I'm at about 100,000 and I just posted about a Dentist with 350,000 it's on video at comictom101

@CFCMahomet 11 ай бұрын

I love that in all of his collection he only had a few slabbed books, and that he actually reads his comic books. He may be collector, but first and foremost he is a lover of comic books.

@chewey3rd 11 ай бұрын

As a comic book collector growing up in the 80's I really appreciate that Bob doesn't care for slabbing his books. Mad Respect, this guy is a Legend.

@pearljamstar2900 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I hate grading!

@Robert-nu4vc 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely despise all grading companies. I'm not going to pay for someone's opinion on the condition of my comic books, and with all of the shady things going on with scammers and the grading companies themselves, I will never buy a graded comic or send any of mine out to get graded. Grading is a sham.

@deturksounds 11 ай бұрын

Bob is a real one! Especially appreciate the love for all types of comics.

@guinnessworldrecords 11 ай бұрын

the goat

@ImCan_lolYT 10 ай бұрын

@@guinnessworldrecordsJajajaja

@raidenstark315 6 ай бұрын

But he doesn't have japanese manga

@mionapokimica2265 3 ай бұрын

@@raidenstark315he actually does

@raidenstark315 3 ай бұрын

@@mionapokimica2265 but the japanese edition? I start studying jaoanese for read them ib the original language

@christophersoto1075 11 ай бұрын

I would pay to tour Bob’s collection and I would pay more to listen to him talk about said collection at his leisure. Absolutely how I would envision my ideal collection

@liquidkid2593 11 ай бұрын

bro took is comic book collection to a whole new level

@dananichols349 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for setting the record at over 138,000 comics in your collection. Now my wife can't complain when I tell her my collection of 10,300+ is just a small collection.

@christophersoto1075 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

@mysterymac38 4 ай бұрын

I can't imagine dealing with a collection that large. I have 24 long boxes and 9 short boxes and am about to stop buying, and just enjoying what I have.

@dananichols349 4 ай бұрын

@@mysterymac38 I only use short boxes, easier to move and sort. And I plan on keeping going!

@numberoneappgames 11 ай бұрын

His collections comes from a place of love and he even participates in the community. He does what he enjoys and I think a lot of people can learn from that.

@Johnny-dz6vl 11 ай бұрын

I will never get bored with talking about comics,as was mentioned to me that when I'm in my L C S we talk another language 😊 Yes we do,and it's called geek. I'm 65 and my grandson is 12 and he has developed the trait from Grandpa.....ahh the smell of fresh comic books🥰

@BushyAnimates 11 ай бұрын

Bro bob seems like the kind of person I could spend weeks with. I am also a Comic Book collector. I am currently in the process of applying for a world record related to comic book art, I am super excited!! Amazing video.

@6911jaxson 11 ай бұрын

I love that his collection is accessible. It's a collection to be enjoyed. Awesome...

@markgonzalez6016 11 ай бұрын

Amazing collection, unfortunately I made the transition to digital comics due to very minimal space to store my comics but this video makes me want to throw out my bed and furniture just to fill up all the space with comics lol

@Raiden-xo5gm 7 ай бұрын

I have a comic collection, and my dream is to have something like his, and i really respect this guy. He takes care of his comics

@geminisundone 11 ай бұрын

Amazing collection! Nice to see an educated American ( I'm British ) pronounce Constantine correctly! I'm a massave Hellblazer fan and I'm sick to death of Constantine being called ConstanTEEN !! 😂😂

@MickeyCoalwell 11 ай бұрын

Great tour! Thank you for sharing your interests and speaking so articulately about collecting. It’s clear you love the medium and enjoy reading comics as a special art form.

@forgerelli1 11 ай бұрын

This guy's the real deal, a true fan of the medium.

@prestonbuilds9334 11 ай бұрын

Great video, that was so cool to see all the those comics!

@preemptivepmp 11 ай бұрын

hats off to you, Sir. I also like to surround myself with it. Love the Bowen Statues, original art and the collectibles everywhere.

@jamesdavid3811 5 ай бұрын

Chuck rosanski of mile high comics has three million comics in his trailers on his farm at boulder Colorado, and another two million at his home as well as twelve million comic at his Jason street mega store. Altogether about fifteen times as much as this guy who has a guiness book of records.

@CollectionAddiction 10 ай бұрын

This is amazing! Always cool to see and hear how passionate people are about comic books.

@RogerSullivanNOLA 29 күн бұрын

I could watch this guy show off his collection for hours. Awesome.

@cmaples 11 ай бұрын

So happy for Bob. This is such a wonderful collection.

@angryjester 4 ай бұрын

Amazing! I enjoyed his detailed knowledge of some of the comics. About halfway through I started worrying about him needing water and fire protection systems. 🙁

@ernestocaro9802 5 ай бұрын

Excellent collection Bob, what a cool guy!

@rosieone6519 11 ай бұрын

Incredible Spidey!

@jamesmoss3424 11 ай бұрын

He got a killer comic book collection that ever lived. 😀👍

@shawnoen1029 11 ай бұрын

"welcome to my comic room" aka living room and kitchen. LOL.

@bbretall 11 ай бұрын

It's actually the "bonus room" over my 3 car garage...

@hazeldan1216 11 ай бұрын

Love this!! I love that he reads so much and just enjoys his collection and that he still has his want list and books he still hunts. All the original art and bowen mini busts are fantastic too! 😍 love the library room...I imagine many nights and many adventures have happened in that room.

@TheComicsDen 11 ай бұрын

Would love to do a video on this collection!

@daghettoghost5539 3 ай бұрын

As a small collector myself I admire his dedication

@rachelklueck9264 11 ай бұрын

In loving memory of Stan Lee!

@random-uploaders 11 ай бұрын

Bro waited his whole life for this

@angelnieto316 10 күн бұрын

No, bro worked His whole life for this

@coolygamer5674 11 ай бұрын

Bro has the lost city in 1 room

@luaalmeida8863 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I really envy your collection. Congrats

@svenlazaro9772 11 ай бұрын

Nice collection!

@gomezcomiccollector4102 11 ай бұрын

My idol!! Heck ya!! What a story!! Wish you was my Papa!! Let's Gooo!! Lol thanks for sharing!! Personal Barnes and Nobles right here!!

@Eparker09 10 ай бұрын

Cool guy, i love his dedication to the hobby.

@RyogaEchizen 11 ай бұрын

No one can beat this dude!!

@alberteinstein8546 3 ай бұрын

Challenge accepted lol

@RyogaEchizen 3 ай бұрын

@@alberteinstein8546 bro!!

@ComicBookGuy420 10 ай бұрын

Great collection

@Thehumblecollectoruk 11 ай бұрын

Great well displayed

@vespeiro72 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@Romafood 11 ай бұрын

Fantastico!👏👏

@shortghoststory 5 ай бұрын

Sir, can i be your adopted son. i promise i will safeguard your treasure

@TimelessComicsandCollectibles 11 ай бұрын

Me with three short boxes ahh I need to cut the collection down this guy “ gimme another 30” love it 😂

@EricHowl 7 ай бұрын

This guy seems really nice thanks for showing us ur collection

@cesarosorio1057 11 ай бұрын

Felicitaciones Sos todo un Superheroe para amar tanto los comics de cali colombia bendiciones

@marcovendetti3373 11 ай бұрын

Great comics Bob!👍

@DeenKarate 11 ай бұрын

Love this guy!

@BobBob-rt1vl 6 ай бұрын

Funny how many people have “one of the last things Stan signed before he died”

@jlojck 11 ай бұрын

so cool!!!! ❤

@enragedkaiser237 10 ай бұрын

I always admire collectors that actually enjoy the stuff they collect

@mannybruce8950 11 ай бұрын

At 17:40 , Bob haves the novel " Shaft " . I hear that Bob is one bad mother.... " Shut your mouth ! " I was only talking about Bob .

@matthewskillo5320 16 күн бұрын

Must be nice to have a copy of Hulk # 181 just sitting there in the cabinet lol.

@mountaindragon117 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to visit!!!😮

@1marvelfan707 11 ай бұрын

very jealous of the statues and bust, and the art,lol, my collection is around same size, minus the hardbound books and omnibus, ive been building my screen used marvel collection and cast crew items, over 2k differant items now, im really amazed at the display of it all, all mine is in 6 differant places its so large, look forward to meeting you someday buddy

@OagengKhuduge 11 ай бұрын

The boys from the big bang theory would be so proud. 🥺

@stephanelariviere6298 2 ай бұрын

Great story!

@pallav2223 11 ай бұрын

imagine the money he spended to buy those।।।।।😮

@TheRealJesusChrist888 11 ай бұрын

In the 70s-90s compared to the economy now man’s a millionaire now

@pallav2223 11 ай бұрын

@@TheRealJesusChrist888 Yes

@sshza2143 11 ай бұрын

invested🥳that amazing #15 alone will recoup a chunk of his money🤑🍻😁✌😎

@TamarahProsje 8 ай бұрын

This is a nice collection 👌! Have you heard of the caveman? From comiccavecanada . He owns over 750,000 individual comics. Not including all the collectibles. Crazy crazy 🤪!

@andrewandrew4568 11 ай бұрын

Bob is the best!

@McShort99 3 ай бұрын

this guy is now one of my heroes !!!

@Erikhedoulo 10 ай бұрын

Respect!

@ryangarcia8430 5 ай бұрын

This collection is outstanding I have a little collection myself with 1,234 comics. Hoping to beat his record

@Randomcomicsfrommyspinne-xt5kq 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this wonderful collection!

@CelticChief1979 11 ай бұрын

Bob is a legend and a collection to be proud of.

@dearestbrotherfrank 11 ай бұрын

I want to go visit him and see his collection.

@ComicHourr 4 ай бұрын

wow lots of comics!!

@timothymarkin4481 11 ай бұрын

I’ve got about 120 long boxes (with 300+ comics per box) and I’m trying to whittle it down because it’s too many. 138,000 comics would just be way too hard to manage.

@TheNaturalGamer1 11 ай бұрын

Let me get them comics my boy

@FirstGentleman1 10 ай бұрын

I bless him.

@paolopablo9800 2 ай бұрын

LEGEND

@maxxgunner5573 4 ай бұрын

Lucky dude gets to have practically all of the comic books in the world.

@gudangantiquedanhobbies 11 ай бұрын

I wish I could visit his place 🥲

@Yoni123 23 күн бұрын

Living his best life!

@funnybookfamily 11 ай бұрын

I have 230,000 comic books.

@Future-Classic-Comics 11 ай бұрын

Why haven't you got the title from gboww

@funnybookfamily 11 ай бұрын

@@Future-Classic-Comics I submitted a form two years ago. I never heard from them and my application expired for some reason. I just submitted another application. Hopefully I hear back this time.

@Future-Classic-Comics 11 ай бұрын

@@funnybookfamily I'm going to check out your vids mate sounds amazing! Thanks for the reply!

@Erikhedoulo 10 ай бұрын

You should make a tour of your collection!

@211inprogress 11 ай бұрын

Lovely collection, it's Even better he regularly reads comic's and doesn't just file them away forever. 🗄️

@davisgeorge7926 10 ай бұрын

Imagine him in his teenage days

@DarthReggie 11 ай бұрын

Saw grendel figs man is a real one

@Comiccomplter55 10 ай бұрын

I'm halfway to his collection lol

@K1ngRaven 11 ай бұрын

W man

@josephrivera1370 11 ай бұрын

I wonder if the Guinness World Records have something for anime collections

@roland7511 11 ай бұрын

Wonder what Bob does for a living? Expensive hobby. I should know ; ) Sadly I just sold ALL my Marvel floppies : ( I held onto my DC's and Independent titles for now. Solely collecting hardcover collections now like Masterworks, Omnibuses and some Absolutes. Wish I had more room to display my statues.

@bbretall 11 ай бұрын

I have a Masters degree in Computer Science and have been working in Tech since I was 18. I'm currently in charge of Business Continuity and Disaster Revovery for a financial institution.

@deinpsychloclause 11 ай бұрын

Mate, got nothing but respect for you

@WhiteArtsMagic 11 ай бұрын

Where does he get the money to buy this much?

@rushdiehard8784 4 ай бұрын

you have 138,000 comics......very impressive!! I have 40,000 myself....I thought chuck from mile high comics had more than 100 000 000 as the largest collection ever

@Goldenwhitewings 11 ай бұрын

Is this guy a millionaire how did he afford all this his collections is worth atleast 1 million maybe more

@bbretall 11 ай бұрын

Bought most all at a discount off cover price and I've been buying them every month for 53 years

@Goldenwhitewings 11 ай бұрын

@@bbretallnice one mate

@maxgts5408 11 ай бұрын

Quelle vie bien remplie !

@user-qc1mz5tx5c 9 ай бұрын

I would love to get to visit his house

@THEORYOFTHEWORLD Ай бұрын

Largest Comic Book Collection for a collector maybe, but Mile High comic store has over 10 million comics but that's a business i guess.

@goldeneastgun 10 ай бұрын

It can't be fun dusting that room...

@bbretall 9 ай бұрын

It is not..... air dusters!

@Yoni123 23 күн бұрын

Dude's loaded

@paulmichels7928 11 ай бұрын

I'd like to know what he does for a living. Becuz that Amazing Fantasy #15 can't be cheap getting it nowadays.

@johnnino5904 11 ай бұрын

Every Teenagers Dream:

@lolhaipop 11 ай бұрын

I wanna know his thoughts on current amazing spider-man run!😂

@bbretall 9 ай бұрын

It's OK.... not my favorite but not my least favorite either. Not a personal fan of the recent stuff with MJ & Paul an 2 kids, but that's just me.

@lolhaipop 9 ай бұрын

@@bbretall for me it's worst. I wanna read Spider-man when I am depressed. Not get depressed. Thanks for giving your thoughts tho.

@tartuffethespry 11 ай бұрын

Imagine trying to liquidate this collection lol

@bbretall 9 ай бұрын

That will be a challenge for my kids once I'm gone....

@kahnlives 11 ай бұрын

How do you handle all that spine roll?

@bbretall 9 ай бұрын

By not being obsessed with pristine grade?

@rebelmornings8543 11 ай бұрын

Must be a nightmare to dust

@nicolascalderon5371 11 ай бұрын

I wonder what site bob uses for pre-orders and back issues

@GENOTALKSCOMICS 6 ай бұрын

My guess, based on the boxes he had there and how the comic bundle was packed, would be MyComicShop. They're the same retailer I've been using for years. The discount on preorder comics he mentioned is 35%. I'm not 100% sure since I've never used another online preorder subscription service, so I'm not sure other companies package theirs.

@SplatterWebs 11 ай бұрын

138K? That's less than half of what Fantast has. How old was this?

@bbretall 9 ай бұрын

Not sure who/what Fantast is. If they're a comics dealer, LOTS of dealers have more comics than me. That's their business. If Fantast is just a fan like me, they should remove all the duplicates from their count and get ahold of Guinness to break my record.