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Learn About: Comics Collecting

 

     Collecting comics has been a national favorite since Superman appeared in the 1930's. From there the comic book industry has advanced a great deal to the point where today there are tens of thousands of new comics every year and collector editions can fetch high prices. Reading and collecting comics can be very fun as they now have complex storylines, terrific comic book art, intense dialogues, and incredible graphics.

Comic book values depend on a wide variety of topics, such as the character, the condition, the age, how rare the item is, and other important factors. While many people get started collecting comics for the fun and joy of the comic experience, many comics appreciate in value and collecting comics becomes a more professional hobby in which people can invest their savings.

There are many terrific and free online resources so that you can learn about the history, the different inns and outs of the hobby, useful message boards and online forums where you can talk to other comic collectors. Also there are several terrific great online comic buying resources where you can find new and older comics as well as useful books with their respective values and other information. Hopefully all of these resources with not only get you started but also make you an experienced collector.  

The basic time periods in comics history is as follows:
The golden age is from 1938 to 1955
The silver age is from 1956 to 1969
The bronze age is from 1970-1979
The modern age is from 1980 to present

Good Luck and Have Fun,

Duncan Davis

 

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Comic Book History - A great article on the history of comic books. Covers from the beginning in the 1800's to the age of the modern comics. Click on next page below to continue article.

Collecting Comic Books FAQ - Great site for people just getting into comic book collecting. Introductory articles covering basics of value, how to protect your comics, glossary, character bios etc...

Wikipedia Comic Books - In depth article with info, history and all kinds of great information on comic books.

Comic Book Resource - The mother of all online comic book resources with news, columns, online store, comic list...etc. Very Cool!

GCD Database - Huge database with over 80,000 comics listed. Includes covers, info, stats, year published etc...

Comicbook Resources - Forum -  Awesome comic book forum for discussing anything having to do with comics. Thousands of threads and posts on many different subjects.

Manaleak - UK based company specializing in the Trading, Buying and Selling of Magic The Gathering, World of Warcraft and many more Hobby Games and Accessories. Free 24 hour worldwide shipping here!

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Mail Order Comics - Huge discounts at this great online store.

Abe Books - A small but quality collection of comic books.

My Comic Shop - Buy comics online in this Online store with huge selection of comics.

Heritage Comics - Go here for rare, vintage, and collectible comics.

Bob's Comics - Buy comics online with large discounts.

 

The Best Books on Collecting Comics

BOOK: Collecting Comic Books

 

     

BOOK LIST: A Comic Book Education

BOOK: Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America

BOOK: How to Read Superhero Comics and Why

BOOK: How to Self-Publish Your Own Comic Book: The Complete Resource Guide to the Business, Production, Distribution, Marketing and Promotion of Comic Books

BOOK: The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, 34th Edition

 

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