A $100M Pokémon Card? Meet the Man Spending Millions on Comics and Other “Alternative Assets”

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

AJ Scaramucci's new venture just bought the first appearance of Iron Man for $2 million.

And he's just getting started.

Key facts

  • AJ Scaramucci's new venture just bought the first appearance of Iron Man for $2 million.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:16:06 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. A $100M Pokémon Card? Meet the Man Spending Millions on Comics and Other “Alternative Assets”

Sources

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