Archive for November, 2009


Cyber Monday Comic Books – Great Gifts for Comic Book Fans

Looking for gifts for comic book fans this holiday season? Here are some great ideas at several price points. Under $25 Marvel Encyclopedia – an indispensable research tool for an comic book collector. This book covers the Marvel character universe with first appearances, information, important facts and more. Under $50 40 Years of the X-Men […]

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Sale of the Week – Superman 1

A Superman 1 in CGC 7.0 Restored Condition sold for $35,000. The reason behind this sale is interesting. Take a look at the listing. Will we see more comics sold to pay for basic survival? Only time will tell how the current depression will play out. If you compare this sale price to previous sales […]

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Comic Books and Society – A Video Presentation from the San Diego Comic Con

Mark S. Zaid of Esquire Comics gave a talk about comic book history and how comics have tackled various social issues such as war, sex, civil right, terrorism, and much more! The title is Cave Art to Superheroes: Comic Books and Social Commentary. I’ve included the video below. From Cave Art To Superheroes: Comic Books […]

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