Peter Gitundu asked:


I don’t know if you feel the same about comic books like I do, but one thing is for sure, I have held on to my first ever comic book for a very long time and I believe now it will probably cost you quite a penny especially since it is mint condition and it is a first series. When shopping for a comic book it is good to learn all you can on that comic especially if it is the rare or hard to find kind.
Apart from superheroes I have always loved comics like Archie, Jughead and the rest of the gang. I was also a big fan Josie and the pussycats and off course the DC comic’s collection as well as Marvel comics. Many people do not know the value of their comic books and how much they can get for them if they have kept them in prime condition. In fact most time people just leave their comics lying around in their homes without ever thinking that if they needed another one and had kept the one they had in good condition they would be able to trade it in for another. This kind of trade is offered by several comic book stores.

The older your comic the more value it has and the more care you have to give it especially if it is a first edition or a very rare copy. Many a times you will find such comics in auctions or if you really want to luck out look for yard sales where people are moving out because you will find people are either selling their comic book collection at a very low price or giving them away for free. Always have them appraised.



CLAY

Krystle Green asked:


In the United States, the first comic book was published in 1934. Ever since the first comic came out, the leading producer has been the United States. The first comics were similar to the comics found in early newspapers; however, they were published as their own books. The first comic books were mostly about adventure stories and depicted some type of superhero character. Historians break up the history of American comic books into different eras. There are four eras starting with the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, and the Modern age of comic books.

The Golden Age of comics is said to have last from the 1930s to the late 1940s. During this time, comics became main stream and readers were introduced to superheroes such as Batman, Captain America, and Wonder Woman. Superman was the first known superhero and made his debut in 1938. After Superman, almost all comics featured a superhero, and the Golden Age is classified by their appearances. World War II had a big impact on the popularity of the superhero comic books during this era. What made them so popular was showcasing that good triumphs over evil. There were even some comic books that showed characters punching Adolf ******.

The Silver Age of comics was more about commercial success and artistic advancement. The Golden Age proved that comics were popular and readable, and the Silver Age maintained that success. This ere lasted from the mid 1950s to the early 1970s. During this time, comics were blamed for juvenile crimes occurring more frequently. As a result of this, comic sales went down and writers had to rethink their story plot. Comics started to represent authority. The characters went through a dynamic change and the stars of the comics started to appear as aliens and other science fiction characters. Also during this time, underground comics made for adults started to emerge.

The Bronze Age lasted from the 1970s to the mid 1980s. The look of the comic book didn’t change during this era, however, the story plot changed dramatically. Although the pages and pictures were bright and colorful, the story line was more dramatic, realistic, and dark. Real world issues were brought to attention in the comics of this era. Drug use was an issue addressed. The comics became more mature and life like.

The Modern Age of comic books started in the 1980s and continues on in to the present. In addition to the characters in comics, the writers are also more recognizable. There are more publishing houses that produce comics and there are independent comic books too. The larger publishing houses became more commercialized. The characters also change during this era. They are now more complex, show self doubt, and the villains are darker.

 



MURRAY

Patrick Rittenhouse asked:


Collecting comic books is a source of joy for many comic book and graphic novel enthusiasts.  However, many collectors have trouble finding comics that they feel would be worth collecting and don’t really know what to do with them when they do.  There are a number of ways that collectors and comic enthusiasts can find out where to buy, sell and trade collectible comics and other memorabilia.  

You can find comic books and other collectable memorabilia in a number of places.  Comic conventions are an excellent way to find collectible comics, meet comic insiders and hear the latest comic industry news.  One of the best places to find comic books is on the internet.  You can find people selling comic books on different websites all over the web.  One way to find comic books is in an online market place such as Amazon.com.  Ebay is one of the most popular places on the net to find auctions for collectible comic books.  Not only can you bid and buy comics but you can also sell your comic books through Ebay as well.  Another place to find comics is from an online comic book store such as Things From Another World or SuperHeroStuff.com.

You can also find collectible comic books online in comic collecting forums.  One of the sites that I would recommend is Planet Bugle (www.planetbugle.com).  Planet Bugle provides a comic forum, a comic wiki, comic news, comic collecting faq’s and other information on collecting comic books and more.  Comic forums and message boards allow you to connect with other collectors who are selling, buying and trading comic and can provide you with information and insight on collecting comic books.

As you start to accumulate more and more comic you will need to find ways to keep track of your comic book collection.  One effective method is to use a database software such as Collectorz.com’s Comic Collector.  This will allow you to catalog your comic collection automatically.



RICHARD

r.campbell66 asked:


my lil cousin wants me to ask this so here it goes is there eny website u can get on to read comics and not have to pay for them like the first issue of this one called ravemaster i think????

ANTONY

THRASHER asked:


how cany i get my comic books graded?

ROBIN

Mrs. Brightside asked:


I have all of the Umbrella Academy Apocalypse Suite comic books and have read them (I have the graphic novel that has them all in it) but I thought that new ones were coming out sometime in September but then I think I just saw something talking about new ones that have come out already.

ERIK

arihaz asked:


Mutations are needed for the Evolution theory to work. So every living thing in the planet is a result of mutations? So we are walking mutants? Yet Wikipedia states Mutants to be fictional? Wikipedia states “The idea of a mutant is a common trope in comic books and science fiction”.

So does the theory of Evolution belong in comic books?

JOHNATHON

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Comic books are for the most part an easy way to relax and enjoy the exploits of your favorite characters form action series, science fiction and in some cases fantasy series. The comic books are for the most part not that expensive and you can also buy back issues of series that you may have missed or want to read. With all of these comic books you will need to know what the comic book prices are.

These comic book prices can be used to determine which comics are highly sought after. You will be able to see from the various comic book price guides how the condition and popularity of the different comics affects the price of other comics within that type.

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. In addition these comic book guides can be found in an electronic format.

From any of these guides you will need to see how you can find the comic book prices for various comics like first issues, back issues and in some cases the hard to locate comic books.

The various comic book guides will let you see what are the categories that are used to determine the various comic book prices. This means that when you go to your local comic book shop you should be able to have a rough idea of the price range that you can expect to pay for certain types of comics.

From these comic book guides you can find the comic book prices for new comics, old comics, rare and valuable comics and what you can expect in the way of resale value. As a result owning a comic book price guide will prove to be a valuable asset for comic book collectors and comic book lovers.

These price guides will help you when you decide to add vintage or hard to find comics to your comic book collection. The guide will be able to provide you with a rough idea of the comic book prices that such comic books command.

For the various comic book lovers and comic book collectors it always helps to know what the various values are for your different comic books. An appraiser or a comic book price guide will be able to help you in finding the different comic book prices for your new, old and valuable comics.



RICARDO