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OLD SPIDER MAN, SUPER MAN COMICS FOUND IN ATTIC PLEASE HELP !

mantosride — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:12:17 GMT

OKAY SO I HAVE ALWAYS HAD A LOVE FOR COMICS BUT HAVE NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO START A COLLECTION OR DIG THROUGH THE COMICS THAT I HAD AS A KID.

I WAS CLEANING OUT A ROOM AT MY GRAND MOTHERS HOUSE AND FOUND THESE THEY ARE IN GOOD SHAPE IN MY OPTION BUT I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT COMICS

TWO OF THEM ARE FROM 64 AND ONE IS FROM 77

I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THEM AND FRAME THEM AND HANG THEM IN MY NEW HOUSE I AM BUILDING.

WOULD LIKE TO GET AN IDEA ON THERE VALUE CAN ANYONE HELP OUT ??

market guides, worth it?

bosrocker51 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:51:03 GMT

I'm a newbie, used to read tons of comics in my long-ago youth. My brother passed away & left behind some vintage & newer comics. Honestly, in cleaning up his affairs, all I know is there are some old ones in the box, don't really know what's there. I did pull out one that cost $.12 when it was new... I have not done an inventory.

I was thinking about buying the Overstreet guide, it seems to be the primary reference. I've read here that it's not what it used to be... but that's another topic.

Is Overstreet best? Is it worth saving a few bucks and buying last years on Amazon & adjusting prices by... 5% or something like that?

You guys are the experts, I humbly seek your replies...

I will sell the collection, just trying to maximize profit to the estate with the minimum of BS. I have found a few dealers in the area, but I want to know what the stuff is worth.

Peace!

walking dead #2 2nd print value

anstettoman — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:33:56 GMT

just wondering what walking dead #2 2nd print is selling for recently......prices seem to have shot thru the roof lately on this series and i just received a small collection of books which included this one.......ck'd ebay under completed auctions for #2 but not really much help thanks in advance

Post your comic room pics.

batfan — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:17:15 GMT

In this thread post some pictures of your comic room.

Is there any interest in Marvel UK Comics from the 70's?

dufa40 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:37:08 GMT

Guys

I am new here so apologies immediately if I have not done this right!!! I have a collection left to me of hundreds of Marvel UK titles and was wondering if there is a viable market. My collection includes Captain Britain and a lot of The Titans an others. Is it worth anything? Any advice would be much appreciated

Backing Boards - Not white & shiny

sclingerman — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:49:20 GMT

I just bought 100 backing boards that were ".028 thick Acid Free Boards".
As opposed to every other board I have ever seen in my life - these dull, off-white, rough on BOTH sides. There is NO smooth, shiny, white side.
Has anyone ever seen ones like this?
Why are they like this?
What is the purpose of the smooth, shiny, white side?
Are these boards detrimental to my comics?

All Humor Comics

bktsuda — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:30:39 GMT

I have an issue of All Humor Comics, No. 10, Summer 1948, published by Comic Favorites with the "Quality Comic Group" circle on the cover. There doesn't seem to be any information on this in your web site. Anyone have any information on it's possible worth. My copy is not in very good condition, but it would be interesting to know something about it.

I Need Help With the Identity of a Super-Hero

Triton — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:30:21 GMT

I'm looking for the name of a female super-hero in the DC universe. She's similar to Fire (all green) but she's all blue. She's standing on the left side of this picture, in the back row between Nightwing and Kyle Rayner.

http://omnitechdynamics.com/static/images/portfolio/Justice_League_of_America_1_1280x1024_.jpg

What to Get Signed by Stan Lee?!!!

ninjanick — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:07:17 GMT

I am going to the comic-con in seattle this weekend and i want to get a comic signed by Stan the man. I am a Amazing Spiderman Collector so i was thinking #600 Joe Quesada Variant. anybody got a better idea?

Hello CPG Boards!! I am Kris and new to the forum. I have some questions...

BenhamBaseballCards — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:49:04 GMT

I guess my first question should be "Where would I post a question about an offer I made for a comic and I haven't received a response?" I didn't see a specific thread for "offers" and I am afraid of posting something in the wrong area. I am not trying to break any of the rules with my first post on here.

I made an offer to a member back on Saturday. It is now Thursday, and I haven't received any response from anyone about that offer. I am wondering if there is something else I need to do, or someone I need to contact about the offer for a comic that I am interested in. Any help would get me started on the right foot.

Best way to ship comics

kcsov6 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:30:46 GMT

Sold my comics and wondering what the best way to ship them is as in keeping them from getting hurt while being shipped.

So I have Transformers: All Hail Megatron 1c variant in 10.0

embza — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:34:51 GMT

So I have Transformers: All Hail Megatron 1c variant in 10.0 graded condition. How do I find out if this is the highest graded copy out there?

How to get started?

rile1 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:16:13 GMT

Hello all, I was wondering whats a good way to get started in collecting comics, I used to go every weekend when I was younger but grew out of it when I couldnt get to the store anymore, but now theres a Store right around the corner from me and im very interested in starting to collect again, but more seriously.

I was wondering whats a good way to get started, do I look for certain brands, writers, Titles, or should I generally just stick to what I like to read?

All help is appreciated, and I would love to read how any of you guys got started in this great hobby

Announcing the Comic Book Collecting Association!

Mr. Zipper — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:04:02 GMT

Hi all:

I may not be a regular here, but I recognize many of the names from other forums. I wanted to be sure to extend this information and free membership offer to the folks on this board. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks! Steve

We are happy to announce a new collectors and dealers association -- the Comic Book Collecting Association (http://www.ComicCollecting.org)

The CBCA is for comic book collectors and dealers with a common goal: promote fellowship, education and ethics within the comic book collecting community. Our success is contingent on the interest and participation of a membership in agreement with these goals and the Association’s common-sense Code of Ethics.

The CBCA is for new collectors looking for opportunities to network and learn, as well as more seasoned collectors looking to assist with member events and help shape the direction of the hobby. In any case, CBCA membership should be fun and rewarding!

We are also incredibly excited to announce the official formation of a Board of Advisors, which features some of the most well known names within and around our community. From prominent dealers to industry executives to comic pros, the Board of Advisors is composed of individuals who have expressed a desire to associate and assist with our new effort, and provide valuable guidance as to how the CBCA can best serve the community.

Doug Braithwaite, Comic book artist
Dan Cusimano, Flying Donut Trading Company
Steve Eichenbaum, CEO CGC
Danny Fingeroth, Writer, Historian, former Marvel Editor
Jamie Graham, Graham Cracker Comics
Tracey Heft, Restoration Expert
John Haines, Rare Comics
Dave Kapelka, North Coast Nostalgia
John Jackson Miller, Comic book and game writer
Josh Nathanson, ComicLink
James Payette, Rare Books and Comics
Brian Peets, A-1 Comics
Dave Reynolds, Dave's American Comics
Wayne Smith, VP Warner Bros. Entertainment
John K. Snyder Jr., former President, Geppi's Entertainment Publishing & Auctions
Jim Steranko, Comic book writer, artist, historian
Bob Storms, High Grade Comics
Doug Sulipa, Comic World
Ted Van Liew, Superworld Comics
J.C. Vaughn, Executive Editor, Associate Publisher for Geppi's Entertainment Publishing & Auctions
Joe Vereneault, JHV Associates
Vincent Zurzolo, Metropolis Collectibles, Inc.

We are also very pleased to welcome the “first” new CBCA member: George Pantela of GPAnalysis.com. We envision a very strong partnership in the coming days and truly look forward to having George work with us to support our Mission.

As a bit of background, the CBCA has evolved from the former Network of Disclosure. Last December, the group’s members approved by ballot the formation of the new group, mission and code of ethics. The notion of disclosure, transparency and ethical practices are at the core of CBCA, but overall, CBCA is a more rounded organization. Ideally, the CBCA’s expanded focus will be more inviting to collectors and dealers alike.

We hope that you take a look at the CBCA and consider joining. You can learn more at http://www.ComicCollecting.org.

As a special promotion to celebrate our launch, we are offering a FREE 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP to the first 25 people who submit a membership application. Visit http://www.ComicCollecting.org to submit an application.

Thanks!

The CBCA Leadership

TMNT #1

DJB_74 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:18:16 GMT

Okay, howdy all.
I'm new to these boards so if this question has been asked before than I do apologize.
My question is that, I am the proud owner of a TMNT #1. However, I was looking on your site for actual "prices", and I noticed that they had the comic listed but the one that I own was not the "actual" viewing pic that you have avialble?
Maybe I was doing something wrong, but basically I was wondering if anyone knows how or what printing of TMNT #1 that I have?
Now with that said, on the inside cover, it has a pic of Leo holding a sign that says: Dedicated to Jack Kirby and Frank Miller. And on the same page up in the Upper left of the page it states that this print is a "3rd. Print" Feb. 1985?
I assume that this issue I have is a 3rd. printing correct?
Any help would be greatly appreciated all.
Sorry for the long question.
D.

INSANE DEALS AT AMAZON!!!

murch — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:47:25 GMT

There are some pretty insane deals on Omnibus style books at Amazon right now... $14.99 and down!! A lot of these go for over a $100 normally - worth the risk of taking the time to put an order in even if it might get canceled.

Bone: The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume (Vol 1)

The Ultimates Omnibus

Madman Gargantua (Madman Comics)

The Incredible Hulk Omnibus, Vol. 1 (v. 1)

Iron Man Omnibus, Vol. 1

Daredevil Omnibus, Vol. 1

Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev Omnibus, Vol. 2

Wolverine Omnibus, Vol. 1

The X-Men Omnibus, Vol. 1

Fantastic Four Omnibus, Vol. 1 (v. 1)

The Death of Captain America Omnibus

Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus Volume 1 HC Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic Cover

Invincible Iron Man Omnibus, Vol. 1

[url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582407185?ie=UTF8&tag=richjohnston-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1582407185]Complete Invincible Library Vol. 1[/url]

I put in an order for:

Incredible Hulk Omnibus, Vol. 1 - $14.99
X-Men Omnibus, Vol. 1 - $8.24
Fantastic Four Omnibus, Vol. 1 - $8.24
Complete Invincible Library, Vol. 1 - $14.99
Madman Gargantua - $14.99

Those prices are absolutely insane... hopefully this sale is for real.

stupid moments

alibab4642 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:26:29 GMT

Well just now i was putting a comic in a new bag and some tape got caught on the cover. As i attempted to carefully remove the tape i took off part of the cover :( did i mention it was a Justice League of America 7 from 1961. lets just say its no longer in fine condition. Any body else have a story.

"Perpetrator of The Savage Dragon"

Masochism — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:01:25 GMT

If you were to set out in search of someone in the comic book industry who encapsulates the business in every way, who has 'done it all' so to say, you would surely return with the name Erik Larsen. Erik Larsen's catalogue spans an arsenal of titles from the likes of Vanguard, Teen Titans and Adventures of Superman to Spider-Man, Wolverine and Aquaman. In the early 90's Along with six artists from Marvel Comics Group, Larsen left to create Image Comics. What started out as a small entity became one of the top three publishers in the industry. In his own words, "We wanted to create things on our own and create our own characters and guide our own destiny and so we split off and formed Image Comics and it's been a wonderful experience for all." His Image title The Savage Dragon is the publisher's longest running title and the only one still written and illustrated by its creator. He even went ahead and took the reigns of the company, taking on the position of publisher from 2004 to 2008. Talk about a guy who has literally done it all.

Erik Larsen has a distinct style, his work is immediately recognizable. I remember when Erik went from Amazing Spider-Man to Spider-Man and then BOOM, The Savage Dragon was on the scene. As one of Erik's long-time fans I was stoked beyond words when I was given the task of interviewing him. I met Erik in person ages ago and remember him as an infectiously pleasant individual; he has a light inside of him that just shines. When I caught up with Erik this is what went down:

Hey man, I want to start off by thanking you for your time. I am a huge fan and I know you are a busy guy and we really appreciate the opportunity to ask you a few questions. That being said, I'll get right to it.

Kyle Willis: You've been around for some time now, your roots are firmly planted in the business, how much do you think the industry has changed since you started drawing comics way back when?

Erik Larsen: It's gotten a lot smaller-with worse distribution and a tighter focus on older readers and the coloring and printing are a world apart.

KW: How do you think YOU have changed in this time?

EL: I would hope that I've improved a bit.

KW: I doubt many people know this about you but you have a very distinctive overhand stance for holding your pen or pencil when you draw. How did this develop for you and do you write the same way you draw?

EL: I picked up a pencil that way as a kid and I've been holding it that way ever since. There's nothing thought out about it. In the last couple years I've taught myself to hold my pencil properly so that I can write like a normal person and not have people look at me strange when I sign my name but I have less control holding a pencil that way.

KW: How do you feel about signatures? Do you give them with a smile, or have they become a nuisance over the years?

EL: Oh, I'm totally fine with that. With a smile.

KW: Any regrets?

EL: None.

KW: Were you strictly an artist or did you collect comics as a kid as well?

EL: I collected comics then and I collect them now. I've always been a fan.

KW: What do your two sons think of comic books? Are they nerds like us? If so do they favor your titles over others?

EL: Joe (12) will read Scott Pilgrim and Umbrella Academy but he has no interest in comics, really. I've read him comics as bedtime stories growing up but he doesn't seek them out. His older brother Chris (15) is even less interested in them.

KW: All comic nerds have a holy grail. Being guilty myself, my most sought after comic is framed in my living room. What is your holy grail and have you obtained it yet?

EL: Not a single comic book--well, maybe Whiz #2 and I've got that. I'd like to get my hands on every Captain Marvel appearance Fawcett published (or reprints).

KW: Do you have a favorite character (besides the obvious Savage Dragon) that you just loved to draw?

EL: As a kid? No, not really. Later on I'd love drawing the Hulk or Thor or the Thing or any other blocky, Kirby characters. But I generally prefer drawing my own characters these days. I could draw Angel and Mr. Glum all day long.

KW: Your original sketches and splash pages can be found for sale for upwards of a thousand bucks. Are there any pieces that you were unable to part with? Where are they?

EL: I don't sell Savage Dragon art. That may change at some point because it's really gotten out of control but years ago I sold a page from Vanguard and it just felt wrong- like I was selling a piece of myself. There are a few other pages that I have held onto: Thor pages inked by Klaus Janson and some Nova covers but for the most part I'm willing to part with stuff.

KW: Looking back on a fruitful career at all you have accomplished with Marvel, Image, Savage Dragon and everything else, how does it feel?

EL: It feels fine. But I'm not a guy who dwells on past accomplishments. I'm more focussed on the future and what I'm going to do than the past and what I have done.

KW: The Savage Dragon was something you created as a child, a dream you breathed life into as an adult. Has the accompanying success from the comic series allowed you to animate any of your other childhood dreams?

EL: Not as much as you might think. The closest to that was when I redrew two stories I'd done as a teenager and worked them into continuity. When I started doing Savage Dragon that was my goal-I started at a different place but the goal was to get to those stories and then pick things up from that point. I'm almost 100 issues past that by now.

KW: When you stepped down from publisher at Image Comics I think fans understood that you wanted to devote more time to your comic and you passed the wheel to the man apparent for the job. How was it though, steering the big ship for the years that you were publisher? Did you learn anything you didn't already know?

EL: It was okay. I like talking to people and putting things together. It was rewarding in its own way but I didn't get into comics to be an administrator. I did my tour of duty and happily backed off. At that point in the game there wasn't a lot I didn't know. I'd been an Image owner for years and closely involved in the process anyway.

KW: Who inspired you as a kid; did you have a favorite comic artist before you got in the game yourself?

EL: Herb Trimpe was the first artist I knew by name. He was drawing The Incredible Hulk at the time and I loved it. I still love that run. It's an amazing piece of work. Later on I discovered Jack Kirby and it opened up a new world for me.

KW: Having worked alongside some of the most talented and influential artists in the business, is there really anyone out there that you would like to work with if given the chance?

EL: Not really. I'm pretty much happy with what I've done and I'm quite happy to work with myself. If pressed to name somebody--Frank Miller maybe. That might be fun.

KW: Do you have any scheduled appearances coming up? Where can fans see you in the near future?

EL: Wondercon in San Francisco, San Diego, Baltimore and likely the big NYC show.

KW: Is there anything else you would like to add for your fans out there?

EL: I would hope some might feel compelled to give Savage Dragon a look if they haven't already. I like it.

KW: Erik, thank you again for taking the time to get back to us. You rock. Keep up the amazing work!

EL: Will do.

Erik's hard work and dedication over the years are a reminder that you get out of your work what you put into it. The success of The Savage Dragon is a testament to his amazing energy and drive. He has given all comic fans the globe over a hearty meal of character, fantasy and imagination; making himself as well as his creations household names in the comic book world. Erik is just like any other comic book fan and I think that adds to his allure as a writer and as an artist. I once heard Erik say "I read a bazillion comics when I was a little kid and fell in love with the art form and liked the idea of telling stories through comic books." Funny how Erik's ability to tell his stories through comic books is the reason the generation of today is able to share the same feeling.

Character Review - Jim Salicrup

Masochism — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:09:35 GMT

If you were to dip your hand into the creative cookie jar of the comic book industry, it is likely you would pull out the name of writer/editor Jim Salicrup. We’re talking about a guy who has held nearly every position in the comic book industry. Jim started out at Marvel Comics as a messenger back in 1972 at the age of fifteen and remained on board for some twenty years. Jim soon found himself as editor at Marvel, and brushed shoulders with the likes of The Uncanny X-Men, Fantastic Four, Avengers, Spider-Man, Transformers and The A-Team to name a few. Jim’s is an inspiring story, for working at Marvel was a dream of his long before it came to be.

Salicrup has held positions of high regard at Topps Comics and Stan Lee Media before undertaking his latest endeavor as Editor-in-Chief at Papercutz, a new graphic novel publisher which currently brings us the likes of Tales from the Crypt, The Hardy Boys and Zorro. Jim lives and works in New York City where he also holds a position as a member of the board of trustees of the New York Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art and somehow, through the arsenal of duties this guy has on his plate, he found the time to suffer a few questions I had for him.

KW: Who is the most inspiring mind you were ever able to work with?

J.S: Well, that question's really impossible to answer because whenever you get a bunch of creative comic book artists and writers together, it's very inspirational! Whenever I speak to writers or artists who attend the annual Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festivals, the one comment I hear most is how inspiring it all was. But some of the most inspiration minds I actually worked with include Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Don McGregor, Todd McFarlane, John Byrne, Miran Kim, and Ed Hannigan. The ones I wish I could've worked with -- Walt Disney, Andy Warhol, and Dr. Seuss.

KW: You have made quite a place for yourself in the industry. Any regrets?

J.S: Not really. Realistically speaking, I've been lucky beyond words and have gotten to work with so many of my comic book idols, that to have any regrets would be silly. Speaking fantastically, it would be nice to have many more hours in the day to savor the work of all the great comics creators, and to actually write and draw more myself. I do regret that so many comics artists and writers are no longer with us -- but at least their work lives on.

KW: You once collaborated to create a comic strip on a roll of toilet paper. To the average Joe that would appear odd, what are some other ideas that are completely off-the-wall that you have either heard or thought up through the years?

J.S: Ha. The idea for the Marvel Toilet Paper, featuring a story starring Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk really came from a novelty company that had created a roll of toilet paper with the New York Times Crossword Puzzles printed on it. It was such a hit that they tried having a Marvel Comic printed on Toilet Paper. It was actually sold at Bloomingdales of all places! I guess they figured a lot of people read comics in the that the best way to pass his message onto the future was to communicate in a medium embraced by young people. He was a very smart Pope. bathroom. If you really think about it, it's not really very odd at all. At Papercutz, the company Terry Nantier and I created to create graphic novels for all ages, three of the ideas that have gotten similar reactions have been:

Putting Sarah Palin on the cover of TALES FROM THE CRYPT comic book. We had read something about some controversy in Alaska that involved her and the possibility of banning books in a library. Since the whole comic book industry was almost wiped out in the 50s due to dubious censorship concerns, and TALES FROM THE CRYPT and other EC comics were at the center of that witch hunt, we're very sensitive to talk of censorship. I guess that was an example of us being a little rogue and mavericky!

Publishing the life story of Pope John Paul II as a graphic novel. Whenever we display this book at the San Diego Comic-Con, where over a 100,000 comics fan gather every year, we usually get a lot of reactions! I guess comics fans are so accustomed to seeing mutants, super-heroes, zombies, etc., on the covers of comics, that seeing a real person on a comic freaks them out. Again, if you think about it, it's not a crazy idea at all. Comics are simply a story-telling medium, just like novels or movies, and the Pope himself was wise enough to understand

Most recently, we're attracting a lot of attention with the eighth volume of our TALES FROM THE CRYPT series. It features pop culture parodies, with a TALES FROM THE CRYPT-twist, of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Twilight-- we called them "Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid" and "DieLite." Since the original publishers of CRYPT also published MAD magazine, we enjoy blending the two most well-known EC Comics together a little. Most parodies and satires today seem to be aimed at older audiences, but kids have always loved making fun of things too, and TALES FROM THE CRYPT is happy to fill that void.

But the strangest thing yet happened just recently-- and I had nothing to do with it! I picked up this comic book from DC called R.E.B.E.L.S. and in the story, which was kinda like STAR WARS, I run into this line of dialogue: "The Dominator Planet will be completely sterilized in ten Salicrups."? I have no idea what that's about!

KW: Did any of them ever come to fruition?

J.S: All of those ideas have appeared. I'm very lucky that way! If I want to see a zombie-version of the Mona Lisa, I simply have to ask my writers and artists to come up with it! You'll find that painting on the cover of the first volume of our TALES FROM THE CRYPT graphic novel -- there's even a story featuring other messed-up artistic masterworks, and an oddly familiar artist with white hair and dark glasses.

If you look at it the right way, all our graphic novels are crazy in some way! BIONICLE, a series based on the popular LEGO toys, features these robot-like aliens and their various cultural clashes. What's weird is, that unlike TRANSFORMERS, a series I wrote early on when it started at Marvel Comics, that there are no humans in this series at all! It's completely alien. There are no humans in GERONIMO STILTON either-- it's all about the adventures of a time-traveling mouse who is Editor-in-Chief of the Rodents Gazette and his attempts to stop these Pirate Cats from mucking about with history. I could go on, but you get the idea.

KW: How close to target did you land compared to what you wanted to be as a child?

J.S: When I was an 11 year-old kid growing up in the then-very hostile environs of The Bronx, my two dreams were to work for Marvel Comics and to live in Manhattan. By the time I was 15 years old, I was working for Marvel Comics, and not that many years later, I was living in Manhattan. It's as if I had decided I wanted to join the Beatles, and woke up one day alongside John, Paul, George and Ringo! For me, to be a part of the legendary Marvel Comics Bullpen for 20 years was beyond incredible. Too many highlights to mention, but winding up in the Guinness Book of World Records for editing the best-selling SPIDER-MAN comic book ever was a thrill!

I hope that whatever I learned at Marvel in all that time, I may be able to apply to Papercutz. While most comics readers are in their 20s or older, we're trying to reach younger readers, and get them excited about comics. Nothing's nicer than having kids come up to our booth at comic book conventions and having them tell us how much they love our books. It's funny, while most people may think comics are primarily for children, at this moment in time, the comics audience is mainly composed of older readers. Back when I was kid, I had to drag my mom to a comic book convention. These days parents drag their kids to the conventions. It's funny to see kids' faces as they see our books while their parents are dragging them off to their favorite publisher's booths. The kids recognize that we're offering something special for them, without writing down to them. We respect their intelligence, and that comes through in our books.

KW: I read somewhere that you listen to Alice Cooper and watch the television series Dexter. To quote Jon Lajoie, you’re just a ‘Regular Everyday Normal Guy.’ When you’re at a convention, do you feel like you are surrounded by fans, or peers?

J.S: Both! Right now is like a new Golden Age for comics-- all the greatest comics ever created are back in print and available at bookstores everywhere, and amazingly great new works of comic art are being created every day! The trick is the same in comics as it is in film, music, TV, or whatever-- you need to be able to find the good stuff that sometimes can be overwhelmed by everything else. For the most part, it's still a very much trial and error process to find the best stuff, but with more places such as The New York Times Book Review writing about comics, it's getting a little easier. For young readers, dare I say, they need only look for the Papercutz logo to find a really fun graphic novel. For older readers, I suggest checking out our CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED DELUXE line of graphic novels-- quite a few gems there!

KW: All comic nerds have a holy grail. Being guilty myself, my most sought after comic is framed in my living room. What is your holy grail and have you obtained it yet?

J.S: Back in 1968, when I was still a kid in the Bronx, Marvel published the first issue of SILVER SURFER comics, and for some reason the distribution was very spotty. I looked everywhere for that comic, but just couldn't find it. Then, one day I found myself with my mom as she was visiting one of her friends. The friend suggested I check out her son's room to see if there was anything I wanted to play with, and sure enough, there was a copy of SILVER SURFER #1. Her son was out playing with his friends, so I could've easily stuffed the comic up my shirt and gotten away with it. But having grown up on a diet of Comics Code Approved super-hero comics, as tempted as I was, I simply couldn't do it-- it was wrong.

Not long after I got a copy, and I treasured it for many years. But as much as I love comics, I've had to face reality; there simply isn't enough room for a comic collection in a Manhattan apartment. But no sooner did I get rid of my collection, than I filled the apartment up again with more comics and graphic novels. It's a cycle I don't think I'll ever be able to break!

I appreciate Jim taking the time to open up with us. Please take a moment to stop by Jim’s myspace page and say hello and even hop on over to Papercutz to see what all the fuss is about for yourself!
This transmission will self destruct in 5 Salicrups… 4… 3… 2…

What constitutes a 'variant'

badfeet — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:49:51 GMT

Adding my collection to the CPG (holy cow this is going to take a while...) I've noticed that sometimes
there is a diamond variant, and sometimes not, even for issues that have one. E.g., my copy of Amazing
Spider-man #185 has a diamond price, but there isn't a listing for one, yet there are lots of issues before
and after this that DO have a diamond variant listed. Is this something I should add to the DB (can users add
to the DB?) or is there some reason that they are listed the way they are.

Thanks!

badfeet

Wizard guides

bdcues — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:23:35 GMT

Wondering if old Wizard guides have any value? I am going to be selling at the Emerald City Comic Con and wonder if they are worth taking to sell or if Wizard guides are sought after at all?

Thanks, Bob Danielson

Older but odd variation Alice Cooper Last Temptation

Mattman in Jville — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:56:19 GMT

Just curious for anyone who may know. I have a comic (one I am sure no one really cares about but it is neat to me) that has me a little stumped if it is the 1A mentioned in the list. It is the 90 something Alice Cooper the last temptation of alice number 1. It could be a 1B for all I know. The cover is the same as the album cover and came shrink wrapped in a plastic holder with a CD of the album. Really big thrill on the quality of that album but I thought it was interesting when I bought it. Does anyone know if this is the 1a or is this "something else" Not a high dollar book by any stretch either way just something unusual and different

odd reprint

slugger — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:34:45 GMT

I have a action comics #1 reprint.
where the price was on the original it says "free when you buy 3 bath size safeguard"
at the bottom starting under superman's raised foot there is a white square that has " reprint of the first superman feature"
the copyright at the bottom of page 3 says
"published by national periodical publications, inc
75 Rockefeller plaza. new york. NY. 10019 copyright © 1976 by national periodical publications. inc
copyright 1938 by detective comics inc : copyright © renewed 1965 by national periodical publications inc.

inside the first page is a soap ad and the back is a soap ad with a coupon.
the condition is so-so there is a water stain at the top and a very small nick in the back page.
any idea if this is worth anything or should I line the gerbil cage with it? (just kidding!)
thanks
slugger

Betty Boop in "Hot Pants" 3x5 Mini Comic

DamyanJB — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:51:25 GMT

This small size comic, 3x5 about in size. 8 pages single sided. Titled Betty Boop in "Hot Pants". This comic looks to be from the 1920-1940's, sometime in that era. Dont 'know what it's worth and I can't find anyhting on it on the web. Going to check out an Oversreet guide tomorrow to see if i can find something in there. Any insight would be great. Thank you

STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo - 3/6/2010 Austin, TX

robotcat — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:42:48 GMT

You can read all about it here: [url]http://www.staple-austin.org/[/url]

I will be at table 17 selling mainstream back issues, which is probably a faux pas given the venue,
but nobody said anything last year, and I am sharing a table with an artist/writer/creator plus I'll
spend a good amount of what I make there, or at least that's my excuse:D.

Also I will be selling comics this Sunday(2/21) at the above mentioned friend's Junk-A-Thon, also in Austin.
You can find out more about it here: [url]http://www.palfloat.com/b/[/url]
It says "Rain or Shine" on the flier, but if it's raining, I probably won't be there.

what do you guys do?

Sidian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:08:13 GMT

hey i just wanted some advice. i have 3 comic shops within driving distance (although none in my town...i have to drive 40 minutes to get to one :( ) but none of them seem to have the issues i am looking for. i mean of course that have comics that i buy but i probably have a list of about 10 comics i want that they never have. its not like im looking for action comics #1 either...im looking for fairly recent stuff and none are worth an outrageous amount of money. ill give you a few for example

Hulk vol2 #1
Amazing Spiderman #36 (all black cover, 9/11)
Vengeance of the Moonknight 1 and 2
Deadpool Merc with a Mouth #1
Batman: Harley Quinn (one shot)

Those are just a few...and while i know they are popular i found it hard to believe that 3 comic stores dont have any of them. i dont like shopping online for them as much for two reasons 1. i like supporting my LCS and 2. i worry about what kind of shape they will arrive in.

any suggestions? do any of you deal with these types of issues? how do you find what you want or is online pretty much the only alternative?

How to protect magazine sized (but thick) comics?

niceone — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:42:34 GMT

I just got a bunch of Uncle Scrooge Adventures issues (the Carl Barks Library ones), and they are magazine sized. Each issue is about 3mm (1/8") thick. I went to my local store with one, and it fits in an Ultra-Pro magazine bag, but it's a tight fit and having a board in there would be out of the question.

I'm wondering if any of you are aware of a different brand or product that would nicely suit the issues I have. I'd ideally like to have them bagged and boarded nice and snug like a normal issue. The comic store guy said the only option he knows of is a large bag I could put them in with *gasp* regular cardboard. Seems there must be a product for storing a non-obscenely sized issue like this!

Also out of curiosity, wondering what the opinion is on keeping comics in shrink-wrap vs. bags & boards. Seems to me like shrink wrap wouldn't be good in the long term and could damage corners more, but is having issues out of the shrink-wrap going to decrease their value to collectors enough to warrant keeping them in it?

New variant titles

kcsov6 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:42:17 GMT

We all know the stories of "Yeah I bought this comic book for 50 cent when I was just a young boy and now it's worth some 4 - 5 digit amount". Problem is at least from what I'm seeing, is the moment a rare variant cover or special anniversary edition comic comes out now, it's only available at a comic store which instead of charging the 2.99 or 3.99 cover price for a brand new comic mind you (not one that has been out even a couple of months) and have it already listed for it's "book value". An example is The Amazing Spider-man #620 Deadpool variant. Cover price for comic is 2.99, value is 8.00 which really isn't a big price difference, but the principal still stands that comic stores are monopolizing the collecting business because all issues I have found thus far are marked at the 8.00 value. Anyone have any advice? No offense to anyone here who may own a comic store.

Favorite cover of 09

Brizzown — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:16:16 GMT

I know its soooooo last year to ask, but what was your favorite cover or book in 2009?

older stuff vs. newer stuff

themadness — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:28:02 GMT

i have been scouring ebay and other sites here recently and have noticed that alot of the newer comics and memorabilia are selling for more than the older stuff. why is that? i was thinking the opposite would be the case.

i found this on craigslist

themadness — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:28:51 GMT

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/clt/1620002839.html

i am waiting to get a pic. the owner said there was a small tear in the cover but other than that its in good shape. for that price could it be a reprint. if its a real deal it could possibly be worth a lot more than the asking price. any help?

help a newbe

madtrapper — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:13:58 GMT

i just joined comicguide to maintain my hugh comic collection. i followed the faq on how to log in and to add to collection. well, it says that u pick your issue click on own it? the it faq says it will give you add to collection prompt or select all on page. i get none of these i get veiw collection and it will show 3 of the same issue? then i tried to move and when i click on my user name the date changes under my name? help anyone? i have upgraded to premium so i should have full use collect and sell?

Batman Beats out Superman for Most Expensive Comic Ever

Icebreaka — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:57:04 GMT

Wow what a week for top end comics. I'm sure there will be better links than this one but it looks like Detective 27 passed Action by some amount as most expensive ever. What's next I'm wondering? 500k for a high grade Amazing Fantasy 15 possible?

http://worldofsuperheroes.com/home/all-movie-a-tv-news/761-batman-beats-out-superman-for-most-expensive-comic

Amazing spider-man

seruler — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:29:48 GMT

I have an amazing spider-man#300, how do I know it is not the 300A?

best place to sell

themadness — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:49:53 GMT

i have been pondering selling my collection. so far i have listed it on craigslist for what i think it is worth, with no luck. should i try comic stores? where do you guys usually sell? looking for suggestions

comics found in attic

jasont0752009 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:38:34 GMT

I have found over 400 comics from Dc, marvel, and few other makers of comics.. I dont know anything about comics.. whats the best way to go about selling them?? they are from the early 60's and 70's and early 80's.. most are in plastic covers.. whats the best way to go about selling them..

Comics archiving

Omnibus Master — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:04:38 GMT

There's a bright example with the 2 flagship X-Men titles of how many times a series has been re-named and how much this can confuse some collectors on how to archive them in their collection.
Take Uncanny X-Men: that's the official title in the legal indicia since issue 408. But originally it was The X-Men for issues 1-93. Issues 94-141 are X-Men and issues 142-407 are The Uncanny X-Men.

That's four titles if you count the article The too.

So, how do you think a multi-titled series should be archived?

All in the same volume with the 1st indicia title
All in the same volume with the last indicia title
All split

If the poll reach a good amount of votes, we could let know the administrators and eventually fix the guide.

Reprints

Buddysmyth — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:12:37 GMT

in the 70's I purchased a couple of reprints to fill in some holes in my series. Didn't realize it at the time, but hey, I was eleven years old. They have blue ink on the top and/or bottom of the cover. How do these rate in the grand scheme of things? Garbage or still a relatively old book?

havent collected in close to 20 years

themadness — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:36:25 GMT

like the title says i havent collected in close to 20 years. if i were to go the rack right now what would i need to buy 2 copies of. i usually stick to dc and marvel. i know its almost impossible to predict, but i am curious what will be a big collectors item in 50 years or so. for that matter what from 20 years ago is still valuable...i have about 40 titles stored away from 70s, 80s, and early 90s and no idea what they are worth. ca someone help me out? thanks

Spider-man Collector's pack of 4 comics

katmac55 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Hi! Hoping someone knows the answer to this and can help me. I'm new and am not sure if you should price a collector's pack as a whole or do you price out the comic books within indivually.

Thank you!