Comic Books|
Sep
29
Filed Under (Fiction) by Kert
Muna wa Wanjiru asked:
When we buy our comic books we look to see what the current price is and if we like that particular comic. Beyond these facts very few of us will look to see what the range of comic book prices can be. For those of you who would like to know what the general price for your comic books are like you can look for a comic book price guide.
At present there are some very well known comic book price guides. These guides are Wizard Magazine, Standard Catalog of Comic Books and Overstreet to name but a few. You can find these comic book price guides in the standard book format and there is also an electronic format of these price guides.
The comic book price guide plays an important role for comic book collectors and comic book lovers. The various comic book guides will have information about the known resale value that you can expect from your comic book or comic book collection when you decide to sell those comic books.
You can also use these comic book price guides when you are deciding to add some vintage or hard to find comics to your ever growing collection of comics. From the comic book price guide you will be able to gain an idea of what these comics cost.
Since the vintage comics are ones that are from the early period of the various comic series you will be able to understand why these types of comics are given higher prices as compared to your current favorites.
A comic book price guide will also have details about some of the comics that are loved by many individuals. When you use a comic book price guide you will need to read the guide carefully to gain an idea of the many types of items that are found in these guides.
Once you understand this information you will be able to use the guide to find what sort of price you can expect to get from your comic book collection based on the condition of each of the books in the collection.
From a comic book price guide you will be able to find the standards that are used to grade your comic books. These standards are known as Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor.
While these are the accepted norms for comic book conditions there are some occasions when the comic book will fall between these standards. At this point the grading will be with a plus or minus sign to indicate where the comic book standard is.
These and other types of information can be found in a comic book price guide. The next time you visit your local comic book shop you may want to see if you can buy a comic book price guide. With this guide you will be able to judge for yourself if your collection is worth the money that you paid for it.
WYATT
When we buy our comic books we look to see what the current price is and if we like that particular comic. Beyond these facts very few of us will look to see what the range of comic book prices can be. For those of you who would like to know what the general price for your comic books are like you can look for a comic book price guide.
At present there are some very well known comic book price guides. These guides are Wizard Magazine, Standard Catalog of Comic Books and Overstreet to name but a few. You can find these comic book price guides in the standard book format and there is also an electronic format of these price guides.
The comic book price guide plays an important role for comic book collectors and comic book lovers. The various comic book guides will have information about the known resale value that you can expect from your comic book or comic book collection when you decide to sell those comic books.
You can also use these comic book price guides when you are deciding to add some vintage or hard to find comics to your ever growing collection of comics. From the comic book price guide you will be able to gain an idea of what these comics cost.
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Since the vintage comics are ones that are from the early period of the various comic series you will be able to understand why these types of comics are given higher prices as compared to your current favorites.
A comic book price guide will also have details about some of the comics that are loved by many individuals. When you use a comic book price guide you will need to read the guide carefully to gain an idea of the many types of items that are found in these guides.
Once you understand this information you will be able to use the guide to find what sort of price you can expect to get from your comic book collection based on the condition of each of the books in the collection.
From a comic book price guide you will be able to find the standards that are used to grade your comic books. These standards are known as Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor.
While these are the accepted norms for comic book conditions there are some occasions when the comic book will fall between these standards. At this point the grading will be with a plus or minus sign to indicate where the comic book standard is.
These and other types of information can be found in a comic book price guide. The next time you visit your local comic book shop you may want to see if you can buy a comic book price guide. With this guide you will be able to judge for yourself if your collection is worth the money that you paid for it.
WYATT
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Sep
28
JOHN R H asked:
It said in the first Captain Underpants book that Mr. Krupp especially hated those awful Captain Underpants comic books. Do you think once George and Harold hypnotized him into thinking he was Captain Underpants, after they changed him back by pouring water over his head that he ended up liking the comic books after all?
DOUG
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It said in the first Captain Underpants book that Mr. Krupp especially hated those awful Captain Underpants comic books. Do you think once George and Harold hypnotized him into thinking he was Captain Underpants, after they changed him back by pouring water over his head that he ended up liking the comic books after all?
DOUG
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Sep
28
Filed Under (Comics & Animation) by Kert
vampirellasbite asked:
when did superman first fly in the comics at first he only leaped
EDGAR
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when did superman first fly in the comics at first he only leaped
EDGAR
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Sep
28
Filed Under (Art And Entertainment) by Kert
Groshan Fabiola asked:
The Supernatural fan base is undeniably strong, and they serve as a good market for publishing companies who would like to release material on the Supernatural series. In fact, WildStorm released Supernatural: Origins comic book last year, and it was a fair success. This year, fans will again delight in another release, as Supernatural: Rising Son is coming soon. The new comic book is a six-issue miniseries that will tell another tale about the Winchester brothers. To be released on April 23, the series will follow a 7-year-old Sam and 11-year-old Dean as they travel with their father, John.
Writer Peter Johnson, who is also a co-executive producer on the TV show explained that this series focuses more on John and his dysfunctional family.
“We’re really going to explore the differences between Sam and Dean in this one,” Johnson added. “Dean is becoming aware of what his dad’s up to and we’ll see him training and hunting a little bit, while John will start to key in on something different about Sam.”
Despite being another Supernatural project, show creator Eric Kripke, who contributed hugely to the Origins project, was not present in any way in Rising Son, mostly due to the writers’ strike. Although the strike does not include comic book writers, Kripke saw the thin line between writing for the TV series and writing a comic book based on the series, and thus opted to not be part of it this time.
Johnson added that this action packed series includes familiar faces, creepier monsters, fighter ****** and a villain that may be part of the show itself. This will be one hell of a comic book for Supernatural fans to look out for, and just to add to the excitement, there is a third comic book in its conception stage. As for now, let’s await the release of Supernatural, Rising Son, on April 23.
For more resources about Supernatural or for the full story of New Supernatural Comic Book Series Starting in April please review http://www.buddytv.com
ROCKY
The Supernatural fan base is undeniably strong, and they serve as a good market for publishing companies who would like to release material on the Supernatural series. In fact, WildStorm released Supernatural: Origins comic book last year, and it was a fair success. This year, fans will again delight in another release, as Supernatural: Rising Son is coming soon. The new comic book is a six-issue miniseries that will tell another tale about the Winchester brothers. To be released on April 23, the series will follow a 7-year-old Sam and 11-year-old Dean as they travel with their father, John.
Writer Peter Johnson, who is also a co-executive producer on the TV show explained that this series focuses more on John and his dysfunctional family.
“We’re really going to explore the differences between Sam and Dean in this one,” Johnson added. “Dean is becoming aware of what his dad’s up to and we’ll see him training and hunting a little bit, while John will start to key in on something different about Sam.”
Despite being another Supernatural project, show creator Eric Kripke, who contributed hugely to the Origins project, was not present in any way in Rising Son, mostly due to the writers’ strike. Although the strike does not include comic book writers, Kripke saw the thin line between writing for the TV series and writing a comic book based on the series, and thus opted to not be part of it this time.
Johnson added that this action packed series includes familiar faces, creepier monsters, fighter ****** and a villain that may be part of the show itself. This will be one hell of a comic book for Supernatural fans to look out for, and just to add to the excitement, there is a third comic book in its conception stage. As for now, let’s await the release of Supernatural, Rising Son, on April 23.
For more resources about Supernatural or for the full story of New Supernatural Comic Book Series Starting in April please review http://www.buddytv.com
ROCKY
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Sep
26
Filed Under (Literature) by Kert
Patrick Rittenhouse asked:
Comic books and graphic novels have long captured the imaginations of children, teens and adults everywhere. Many people have read comics when they were kids, occasionally hiding a comic book inside of a school book in order to read it while their teacher lectured. The frequency of which we would enjoy these tales usually decreased the more we grew into adulthood however, they still have a tremendous appeal. Comic books have usually been thought of as nothing more than mere “children’s books” however, they have come a long way over the years.
Comics and graphic novels address a range of societal issues and allow us to showcase what is happening in the world today. Some comic books act only as plot devices, some as social commentary, and others try to make us think.
Their has been a rise in interest in comics in recent years primarily due to the entertainment industry and the internet. The internet has given people new options for buying, selling and trading comic books with the online marketplace and websites such as Ebay and Amazon.com. Online comic book forums and message boards have also given comic book readers and collectors an instrument through which to connect and share their passion for this creative medium and have piqued interest in those new to comic culture.
Comics are now recognized as a valued medium and we can see their influence in just about every sector of our entertainment. From movies to television and from video games to amusement parks, comics have had a tremendous impact on our culture. As a result comics are no longer being censored in the sense of what should and shouldn’t be in them. This may be a bad thing for some but for others it is a basic part of free speech and the first amendment.
VIRGIL
Comic books and graphic novels have long captured the imaginations of children, teens and adults everywhere. Many people have read comics when they were kids, occasionally hiding a comic book inside of a school book in order to read it while their teacher lectured. The frequency of which we would enjoy these tales usually decreased the more we grew into adulthood however, they still have a tremendous appeal. Comic books have usually been thought of as nothing more than mere “children’s books” however, they have come a long way over the years.
Comics and graphic novels address a range of societal issues and allow us to showcase what is happening in the world today. Some comic books act only as plot devices, some as social commentary, and others try to make us think.
Their has been a rise in interest in comics in recent years primarily due to the entertainment industry and the internet. The internet has given people new options for buying, selling and trading comic books with the online marketplace and websites such as Ebay and Amazon.com. Online comic book forums and message boards have also given comic book readers and collectors an instrument through which to connect and share their passion for this creative medium and have piqued interest in those new to comic culture.
Comics are now recognized as a valued medium and we can see their influence in just about every sector of our entertainment. From movies to television and from video games to amusement parks, comics have had a tremendous impact on our culture. As a result comics are no longer being censored in the sense of what should and shouldn’t be in them. This may be a bad thing for some but for others it is a basic part of free speech and the first amendment.
VIRGIL
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Sep
26
Filed Under (Korea) by Kert
yah mon! asked:
I cannot use websites such as ebay, but was wondering if there was a place I could find american comic books in Korea, such as DC Comics, Marvel, other superhero types. Thanks!
CLEO
I cannot use websites such as ebay, but was wondering if there was a place I could find american comic books in Korea, such as DC Comics, Marvel, other superhero types. Thanks!
CLEO
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Sep
26
Filed Under (Books & Authors) by Kert
JESSIE asked:
Got thousands of comic books and baseball cards that I know are worth plenty. Problem is I want they are worth and do not want to deal with any schemers. Anyone know a site that would be the easiest, cleanest, most reliable way to sell them.
ALDO
Got thousands of comic books and baseball cards that I know are worth plenty. Problem is I want they are worth and do not want to deal with any schemers. Anyone know a site that would be the easiest, cleanest, most reliable way to sell them.
ALDO
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Sep
25
Filed Under (Hobbies) by Kert
Krystle Green asked:
In a tough economy, we find ourselves looking to make a buck. We act like superheroes trying to fight this volatile economy. Well, why not look to the superheroes themselves? Comic books make for a great investment. They are lucrative and can be worth a lot of money. However, investing in comic books may not bring a big payoff right away. It can take fifteen to twenty years for a comic book to be valuable. Who would’ve thought that a childhood pastime would make you some money, and at the same time you get to have fun while purchasing comic books that bring some joy into your life.
Comic books are rising in value because of the increased popularity of them. Hollywood producers are making recognizable comic books heroes the stars of their movies. For people who are not familiar with the characters, they soon find themselves becoming more interested in them. Or people are reminded of characters they loved as a kid after seeing movies such as Ironman, Wonderwoman, and Superman. They are inspired to buy the comics after watching the movie.
Investing in comic books requires some work and dedication from the collector. They keep their value when they are in good condition and stored properly. There is also researched involved. How popular is the comic, what is the initial cost, what is the current value, how rare is the comic? You also have to decide what type of collector you want to be. There are different types of ways to be an investor for comics.
Investors simply care about the bottom line. They don’t have an emotional side attached with the comics and look to see how much money they can make from selling the comics. Another form of the investor is the person out to make some quick cash. This comic collector buys and sells in bulk tying to make fast money. Usually they are selling the most popular comics, not rarities. The EBay investor is closely related to the person trying to make some fast cash. They auction off their comic books on EBay. Usually they read the comics first and then sell them to get money back, but of course at a higher rate. Unlike the other investors they enjoy reading the comics and have some emotional attachment. Excitement not only comes from the comic but also the auctioning off of the book. Another type of investor simply looking at the bottom line is the inheritor. There is no sentimental value for the comics that were passed on to them. They want to get rid of the comics, but at the same time make a profit.
On the other hand, there are the emotional types of investors. To these types of people, there is sentimental value to the comics and they invest, trade, and purchase comics with value. The reader has the comics for their traditional purpose, reading. They don’t care about preserving the comic and enjoy the superheroes come to life as they read through the colorful pages of a comic. A step down from the reader is the part time reader. They enjoy comics but pick up and leave the hobby when it suits them. Last but not least, are the obsessive collectors. They dream, live, and breathe comic books. They categorize their comics, preserve the comics, and are the go-to guys for comic information.
Investing in comics has its rewards. Those rewards come in the form of money, joy, or excitement. Which collector are you and will you invest in comic books?
DON
In a tough economy, we find ourselves looking to make a buck. We act like superheroes trying to fight this volatile economy. Well, why not look to the superheroes themselves? Comic books make for a great investment. They are lucrative and can be worth a lot of money. However, investing in comic books may not bring a big payoff right away. It can take fifteen to twenty years for a comic book to be valuable. Who would’ve thought that a childhood pastime would make you some money, and at the same time you get to have fun while purchasing comic books that bring some joy into your life.
Comic books are rising in value because of the increased popularity of them. Hollywood producers are making recognizable comic books heroes the stars of their movies. For people who are not familiar with the characters, they soon find themselves becoming more interested in them. Or people are reminded of characters they loved as a kid after seeing movies such as Ironman, Wonderwoman, and Superman. They are inspired to buy the comics after watching the movie.
Investing in comic books requires some work and dedication from the collector. They keep their value when they are in good condition and stored properly. There is also researched involved. How popular is the comic, what is the initial cost, what is the current value, how rare is the comic? You also have to decide what type of collector you want to be. There are different types of ways to be an investor for comics.
Investors simply care about the bottom line. They don’t have an emotional side attached with the comics and look to see how much money they can make from selling the comics. Another form of the investor is the person out to make some quick cash. This comic collector buys and sells in bulk tying to make fast money. Usually they are selling the most popular comics, not rarities. The EBay investor is closely related to the person trying to make some fast cash. They auction off their comic books on EBay. Usually they read the comics first and then sell them to get money back, but of course at a higher rate. Unlike the other investors they enjoy reading the comics and have some emotional attachment. Excitement not only comes from the comic but also the auctioning off of the book. Another type of investor simply looking at the bottom line is the inheritor. There is no sentimental value for the comics that were passed on to them. They want to get rid of the comics, but at the same time make a profit.
On the other hand, there are the emotional types of investors. To these types of people, there is sentimental value to the comics and they invest, trade, and purchase comics with value. The reader has the comics for their traditional purpose, reading. They don’t care about preserving the comic and enjoy the superheroes come to life as they read through the colorful pages of a comic. A step down from the reader is the part time reader. They enjoy comics but pick up and leave the hobby when it suits them. Last but not least, are the obsessive collectors. They dream, live, and breathe comic books. They categorize their comics, preserve the comics, and are the go-to guys for comic information.
Investing in comics has its rewards. Those rewards come in the form of money, joy, or excitement. Which collector are you and will you invest in comic books?
DON
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Sep
24
Filed Under (Book Reviews) by Kert
Virgil Storyteller asked:
Over the annals of time there have been people to report on the events that occur in life. The same can be said in the world of comics where the term “comic book news” is readily applied, though is rarely accurate. Much like tabloid news, comic book news is mostly comprised of hype and interviews promoting products.
Take a publication like Wizard Magazine that used to be a fun and credible source of comic book news prior to the widespread use of the internet with comic book news sites cropping up by the dozens. Once reporting hard to find tidbits of information for the curious fan out of touch with the behind the scenes world of comics, Wizard was a bastion of comic book news to the uninformed. Now, however, always a step behind and hardly ever providing any real reporting, according to many, Wizard is highly considered nothing more than an 80-page commercial for products from the biggest comic companies in the industry.
Many comic book news websites are the same, rarely reporting any hard-hitting stories or asking the tough questions in interviews, they cater to the professionals and big companies that in kind provide them with exclusive previews and the like that other sites aren’t able to acquire. The two current biggest comic book news websites, Newsarama.com and ComicBookResources.com have such deals and often publish a lot of fluff. That’s not to say those sites, which are beloved by many a comic fan, do not publish newsworthy content as well, it’s just a little harder to find.
The fact is many comic and non-comic fans scoff at the term “comic book news” passing it off and not considering it real journalism. And that’s an accurate thought pattern when considering some so-called comic book news out there. But it’s certainly not the case in totality. There are, in fact, many real journalists in comic book news that write and publish informative, and sometimes controversial reports and articles on events in comics, about creators, and about publishers.
Therefore, the term “comic book news” is a relative term depending on who you ask and what you read. But rest assured, you can find real stories that would be worthy of any credible publication and would certainly be deemed newsworthy. But like the ‘real world’, you have to sift through all the garbage (ie, tabloids, or fluff) to find the real gems in comic book news.
JEREMY
Over the annals of time there have been people to report on the events that occur in life. The same can be said in the world of comics where the term “comic book news” is readily applied, though is rarely accurate. Much like tabloid news, comic book news is mostly comprised of hype and interviews promoting products.
Take a publication like Wizard Magazine that used to be a fun and credible source of comic book news prior to the widespread use of the internet with comic book news sites cropping up by the dozens. Once reporting hard to find tidbits of information for the curious fan out of touch with the behind the scenes world of comics, Wizard was a bastion of comic book news to the uninformed. Now, however, always a step behind and hardly ever providing any real reporting, according to many, Wizard is highly considered nothing more than an 80-page commercial for products from the biggest comic companies in the industry.
Many comic book news websites are the same, rarely reporting any hard-hitting stories or asking the tough questions in interviews, they cater to the professionals and big companies that in kind provide them with exclusive previews and the like that other sites aren’t able to acquire. The two current biggest comic book news websites, Newsarama.com and ComicBookResources.com have such deals and often publish a lot of fluff. That’s not to say those sites, which are beloved by many a comic fan, do not publish newsworthy content as well, it’s just a little harder to find.
The fact is many comic and non-comic fans scoff at the term “comic book news” passing it off and not considering it real journalism. And that’s an accurate thought pattern when considering some so-called comic book news out there. But it’s certainly not the case in totality. There are, in fact, many real journalists in comic book news that write and publish informative, and sometimes controversial reports and articles on events in comics, about creators, and about publishers.
Therefore, the term “comic book news” is a relative term depending on who you ask and what you read. But rest assured, you can find real stories that would be worthy of any credible publication and would certainly be deemed newsworthy. But like the ‘real world’, you have to sift through all the garbage (ie, tabloids, or fluff) to find the real gems in comic book news.
JEREMY
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Sep
23
Filed Under (Comics & Animation) by Kert
Wraith asked:
Hi, Im new to this comic book world. And I kinda need help on where to start. I want to start reading the X-men series and Hulk series but there are so many variations of them all i dont know how to begin. Can some one please give me a guideline on where i should begin and keep going onwards with it.
GIOVANNI
Hi, Im new to this comic book world. And I kinda need help on where to start. I want to start reading the X-men series and Hulk series but there are so many variations of them all i dont know how to begin. Can some one please give me a guideline on where i should begin and keep going onwards with it.
GIOVANNI
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