Collecting

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The comic book world has long been split up into two major publishing and hero factions: Marvel and DC. The two forces have featured iconic heroes that grace comic books, movies, television shows...

Are you an avid comic book collector? Do you have boxes and boxes of old comic books stored in your garage and attic? Are you interested in making a substantial profit from a Superman or Batman...

Comic books are both a great hobby and a great investment if you have a good eye for value. If you are thinking about selling any of your comic books it is essential to have an idea of the...

Comic book collectors sometimes choose to get their comic books rated by a professional grading company. CGC or the Certified Guaranty Company is one of the most widely known and respected...

Comic book fans come in all ages, and finding the right gift for them can be a chore if you're not a collector yourself. This year, give a unique comic book or super hero gift for the comic fan in...

Collecting comic books can be an exciting hobby for both young and more mature enthusiasts. Whether you are seeking to make a investment toward the future, or just enjoy having a large stack of...

Comic books, also known as graphic novels, are a fun source of reading and many are highly collectible. Comic books are so popular that there are regular conventions for those who create them and...

Conventional wisdom was that graphic novels would never be as collectible as comic books. Purists said that the graphic novels, collections of comic books issues bound into a book, were not the...

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Graphic novels are very popular, both as a means to collect entire storylines of comic books in a single volume as well as ways to tell complex original stories all in one part. Because of this,...

Dark Horse is famous for having some of the best adaptations of modern films in the comic world. That means titles like Aliens, Terminator, Predator and even Buffy the Vampire Slayer can be found...

You've carefully searched for and selected all of the issues in your comic book collection. Ensure you'll be able to enjoy them for years to come while preserving rare or autographed issues with...

Whether you inherited some comic books that you don't want, or you just want to cull your collection, it is very easy to dispose of an unwanted comic book. Your two basic options are to sell it or...

The universe of comic books is a subtle and sophisticated place where the true connoisseurs are as critical as they are creative. Comic book geniuses are the rare few who take comics to a new...

No one wants to get ripped off when selling things. Use these tips to get the most for your comic book collection.

Comic books are a source of reading pleasure, but they are also a collectible item treasured by fans. Comic books, being a flimsy paper pamphlet in most cases, are easily damaged by careless...

When buying back issues of older comic books, you will notice that they are usually priced with a sticker on the outside of the Mylar bag that protects the comic. Many fans find these stickers to...

Comic book conventions are a great way to find all those missing issues in your collection as well as some neat items you may have never seen before. Here are some ideas on how to get the most for...

Comic book fans come in all sizes and shapes. They are different races and have different religions and sexual orientations. There are as many different kinds of comic book fans as there are...

Going online is an effective way to track down those hard-to-find comic books you need to complete your collection. To buy comic books online, you'll probably need to set up a PayPal account, and...

Those who attend the New York Comic Con will be in for a treat. This convention is the largest on the east coast and covers a range of interests from comics to anime to graphic novels to video...

Comic-Con is the longest running comic convention in Philadelphia. It draws attendees from all over the east coast and around the country with its large collection of comic-related items. Although...

The San Jose Super-Con is a comic convention held once a year. Although it is relatively small, it offers many of the attributes of larger conventions, including appearances by comic artists and...

The Boston Comic Book and Pop Culture Spectacular has been in existence for over 30 years and in the same downtown Boston location. This family-run show features special guest artists and...

For the last 22 years, Northern California has hosted WonderCon, one of the largest comic conventions in the country with a usual attendance of over twenty thousand people. This popular convention...

Orlando is known as a city to visit if you want to have a good time. In addition to all of the other activities you can do while you're there, you can also attend MegaCon, one of the top comic...

Wizard World Los Angeles is the ultimate convention for comic, gaming, animation and film enthusiasts. Those who attend will be able to enjoy a multitude of activities during the 3-day convention,...

For comic, animation, anime and science fiction lovers, Comic-Con International in San Diego has become the preeminent comic show in the world to attend. Over the 39 years that this event has been...

With a few simple supplies readily available at most comic, hobby and collectibles shops, you can preserve your collection of comic books to ensure it retains its value over time. To preserve...

Avid collectors of comic books often need to locate a specific issue to add to or complete their collections. The Internet has made it much easier for enthusiasts to locate specific comic books,...

To price comic books accurately, you'll need an up-to-date, authoritative price guide, as well as an understanding of comic book condition grading. Since price guides generally list values based...

If you're artistically inclined or just looking for a new way to express yourself, you can create your own comic books and save the world (or destroy it) as you see fit. Before you put pencil to...

To sell a comic book collection, you'll need to know what your collection is worth, and then find a buyer willing to offer the best possible price. You can sell your comic book collection issue by...

If you want to take great care of your comics, you’ll need to put in a little work. With the right materials, comic book collection storage is a simple and low-maintenance responsibility. Read on...

Every comic book fan probably has a favorite character and many of them want to own their favorite character’s first appearance so they can learn how he got his powers. Here is an easy way to...

Every comic book fan has their favorite character or characters and wants to read all of their adventures. Here is a way to get a checklist of the comic books your favorite character has appeared in.

Kids enjoy comic books and graphic novels, but it is often difficult for parents, educators and librarians to find age appropriate graphic novels for kids. Providing kids with the right graphic...

Knowing what to look for in the condition of a used comic book makes the shopping experience more rewarding, helping to avoid “buyer’s remorse” when you discover an unwanted defect in the comic...

Collectors of old comic books store their collections in long white boxes made specifically for comic books. These boxes are commonly referred to as “long boxes” because, well, they are long....

For comic book fans, attending a comic book convention is a fun but expensive way to enjoy their hobby. There are lots of things to do at a convention, including tons of exhibits, a plethora of...

The Fantastic Four were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961. “Fantastic Four” was the first superhero comic published by Marvel Comics in the Silver Age of comics and paved the way for all...

Comic books have become a vital, creative addition to pop culture, particularly when they take the form of graphic novels, several of which have been turned into popular films. If you want to...

Many science fiction and horror movies and comic books spawn toys relating to those titles. A very popular movie figure turned toy figure is Godzilla. First introduced in Japan in the 1950s,...

The world of sci-fi collectibles seems as endless as the alternate universes that these pieces of ephemera and memorabilia represent. Whether it's a "Star Trek" lunch box, a "Star Wars" life-size...