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Reviews & GuidesCollecting Usagi YojimboJust some things to keep in mind when hunting down this sometimes elusive masterless samurai. 1. Albedo #2 (first appearance) usually sells for 3 to 5 times more than what most guides list mint condition price. For years, the Overstreet Price Guide has not reflected the true market value of this comic book. Overstreet also incorrectly listed Albedo #1 as the first appearance of Usagi for many years. Albedo #3 is more abundant while Albedo #4 is a little more difficult, but still more available than #2. There were around 2,000 or less copies printed of Albedo #2 as far as I know (not sure if anyone is certain). There has never been a 2nd print made either. The best way to hunt Albedo #2 down is to have some of the bigger dealers hunt for you. Many companies maintain want lists for their customers. Luck has a lot to do with it! 2. Most of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures are readily available, so be patient, they always come up for sale sooner or later. I have noticed that the Space Usagi version seems to come up for sell less often, but that might just be lack of buyer/seller enthusiam in the open market. 3. Most of the early paperbacks came out before the coveted numbered and signed hardback editions. I remember buying Book One as a trade paperback long before the hardback signed editions. Many of these paperbacks are still in print, haven't noticed any trend (yet) toward the collectibility of first prints though. 4. Expect to pay double and depending on the time of year (X-mas for example) triple the original cost of the signed hardback editions. I have found Book 3 (@300 copies) to be the hardest to find and Book 4 (@1500 copies) the easiest. Also note that many of the newer editions have smalle... ElfQuest - Collecting Bits of Comics HistoryHi! My name is Rick and I'm an avid ElfQuest collector. I've been into ElfQuest and WaRP/WARP since the early 80's and have been a fan since. Until E-Bay, I had NO IDEA of the stuff that was available. To help veteran and new collectors alike, I'm trying to put some information on EQ in one place for all to learn. If you have any hints or helpful suggestions PLEASE send them along, I will try to keep this updated often. NEW UPDATE FOR 2006/2007 - CAFEPRESS!! Don't know what that is? Check out the info on the official EQ website. Don't let people rip you and the people behind EQ off by letting things you can get for $20 go for more on E-Bay. Cafepress is simply another outlet for WARP to offer up more ElfQuest goodies at very reasonable prices. They have shirts, mugs, pillows, new calendars, all kinds of hoopdie! Don't be fooled by people listing these items on E-Bay - go there NOW and see what it is all about! (This also goes for the books available at the Wolfrider shop on the EQ site! How can they be RARE if I can order them today for reciept next week?) The Basics: ElfQuest is a comic series started in the late 70's by Wendy and Richard Pini and published under the pseudonym WaRP. Wendy Pini is the artist, Richard is the 'nasty-bad editor thing'. I do not say this past tense as this pair continues to put out new material even today. The new series Discovery has fantastic art and coloring! They are very pleasant to deal with and will sign just about anything you buy from them either on E-Bay or off of their website (ElfQuest DOT com), be sure to check out the Wolfrider Online Shop. They are currently moving their warehouse and are taking requests (how cool) so get it while you can. The Comics: This is why ... How to get into Comic BooksOK. When you were a child did you ever read the Sunday Funnies? Was it the quirky pictures or bizzare stories or both that you enjoyed? Probably that no one told you you had to do it. And it wasn't graded or moderated. You just read them because it came to you naturally. (Calvin and Hobbes, Dennis the Menace, Rick O'Shay (Stan Lynd), Dick Tracy -- some gizmos now have come to be -- the future is here now), Flash Gordon, Superman, Spider-man, Prince Valiant (for me it was the art by Hal Foster), Alex Raymond). And the list goes on. Same with comics books. You wander into a grocery store and behold a comic book that catches your eye and you buy it and the next one and the next. You are hooked. (Superman (by Curt Swan) and Spider-man (by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee) were literally my first sojourn into comics. Today it could be Transformers/Battle Beasts, X-men, Hulk, Batman, Sin City, Fantastic Four (Jack Kirby), Thor, Bugs Bunny, Uncle Scrooge, Little Lulu, DareDevil, Elektra, Hellboy etc. Etc. Etc. (Many thousands of titles and characters). And an unquenchable thirst by the fans (and related cross over genres!!! Star Wars, Star Trek, Magic the Gathering, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings etc.) For some of us it was in children's books where we first discovered art and stories. Myths and fables. When you think about it even cave pictures tried to tell a story. Unlike modern day "mass media" -- the last 7 years or so -- (where images and wordsmith's try to influence how you think and vote and act; no longer should it be honored with the name Journalism -- not that manipulation hasn't been going on for a long time) -- back then people tried to tell stories they actually experi... Collecting Comics: Some Helpful AdviceBy Elwood R. Thompson Vintage Sunday Newspaper Comics GuidelinesHere are some guidelines for those interested in buying and collecting old newspaper comics from Platinum to Golden Age.
The challenge of buying comicsPurchasing comic book back issues can be challenging because of the interpretaion of grading standards by both collectors and sellers. Unless you are standing in a comic book shop and have the dealers blessing to open up the bag and acutally look at the issue you want to buy, you can never be sure of what you are going to get. Unless you manage to get a copy of a comic right as it shoots out of the press you probably will never get the rare gem mint condition comic you want. Buying from an on-line auction puts you at the mercy of the seller. The obvious way to approach auction buying is to simply look at pictures of the comics offered, contact the buyer directly, and check the buyer's feedback. You will have no one to blame but yourself if you get a comic in poorer condition than you expected if you do not try these things. Keep in mind book values of comics are most often greater than the asking price for a comic in an on-line auction. Consider this when looking at a seller's grading of the comic you want. You will probably win a comic auction and pay a much lesser price than listed value which should give you a higher level of tolerance toward minor flaws. Also, ask yourself if you plan on reading the issue or are considering the comic as an investment. Comics are fun and meant to be read. If you can live with a corner bend, spine creases, and a fingerprint or two you will be just fine. On-line auctions will give you the opportunity to buy back issues you need to finish storylines and complete runs in almost every comic title in the last seven decades. There are thousands of satisfied buyers who have expanded their enjoyment of their collections using on-line auctions. Go ahead...give it a try. I have over one hundred positive experiences buyi... Collecting Comics & More..Ok, so you're a big shot comic collector but have you taken the time to inventory your collection? You should and here's why you should. Let's say you get flooded out.. You'll need records of those books. Or, the obvious, maybe a theft or fire occurs. You'll need records to prove what you owned. Store reciepts are best. You can use a simple word document or database for that matter. Or, purchase one online and start typing. This also helps should your collection get stolen. You can disperse the list to stores in your area and your local Police. We recommend that you do this as it is important to retrieving your books back. Place your name in the comic box you store your comics in as well. If they get stolen and the perp tries to sell them to the store you collect from, they just may notice you are their customer and NOT selling your comics. This would be a great tip for the Police identifying your comics. There are so many more techniques to use. Also, stop into our store on ebay for items that may assist you with your collecting. You're collection does have value. You'll need to prove it to those that matter. Insurance companies come to mind. Be safe. Keep your comics a minimum of 3 ft off the ground just in case your basement floods. Bag them when you can. It's worth it. Rochester_Comics and Empire_Comics on ebay. Come and visit us. A Guide to Comic Book Collecting and StoringHere are a few affordable comics that have key first appearences that
could see an increase in value in the next few years. Because
these are independent releases, these are difficult to come across so
the demand is starting to overtake the supply. This guide was written when I mostly bought. I am mostly selling, so I no longer consider my opinions relevant. Sorry. 1)MAKE SURE PRODUCT IS AS DESCRIBED IF NOT BETTER THAN DESCRIBED. 2) DO NOT OVERCHARGE FOR SHIPPING COMICS CAN GO MEDIA OR PRINT MAIL IN THE USA WHICH IS CHEAPER THAN FIRST CLASS AND TAKE 3-7 DAYS OVERSEAS CAN BE SENT SURFACE MAIL WHICH TAKES 7-9 WEEKS BUT SAVES YOUR BUYER ALLOT AS LONG AS THEY ARE WILLING TO WAIT.3) ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE WINS ITS ONLY FAIR. 4) PACKAGE COMIC IN COMIC BOOK BAGS WITH A BACKBOARD AND ADD TWO STURDY OUTER CARDBOARDS 5) ALWAYS LEVE A FEED BACK BEFORE ITEM ARRIVES SO AS NOT TO BLACKMAIL A BUYER WITH A POSITIVE FEED BACK 7)ALWAYS ADD A PICTURE <b><u>Why British Girls' Comics Were Wonderful</u> Comics! Still Fun After All These Years! After at least 30 years of enjoying the comics format, I finally get a chance to share my love of comics with the world! Why are comics still " FUN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS ", you might ask....... Well lets start back in the early 1960's when I was a kid...one of the first comics I had ever read was a Black and white magazine called " The Spectacular Spiderman ", written by Stan Lee and drawn by John Romita, bought for me by my grandfather. This book was the spark that led to my interest in reading comics, wanting to draw them, and just generally nurturing my adolescent imagination. But to get to the heart of why comics are still fun for me today, you must read on true believer! 1) Comics in the 60's thru today still have heroes who are " Heroic " in stature- Superman, the Big Blue Boyscout, is still my definition of what all other heroes stive to be. 2) Heroes with " Real Life Problems "- Spiderman was undoubtly the first hero with everyday problems to have to deal with- he was and still is the most human of superheroes. 3) Great storylines and great art! As I grew older, I started to see the importance of a great storyline complimented by great artwork. This is a tradition that still rings true today, with great art by the likes of Jim Lee, If the comic books we know and love are to servive, Then the local comic book store is our Noah and he's build'n an ark baby... Without local comic book stores Ebay and Wal-mart woul be our only real source of comic books, Both of these places worship the all mighty dollar and care nothing about the Craft: Out goes the independent comic book and artists, unable to survive Out goes the low performing titles (sorry most image titles, anything by vertigo, sandman, swamp thing and possibly even wonder-woman) OUT go the action figures for 3rd rate characters, and virtually any comic book that doesn't produce at least 100 variant covers for every single issue OUT GO COMICS AND THE JOY THEY BRING MILLIONS You can call 1-888-comic-book (1-888-266-4226) or visiting the dimond comics web site and finding a local comic shop near you visiting that store often -- Many comic books stores even offer frequent buying discounts and will go out of there way to order the comic book or graphic novel you want +++ NO S&H - NO PAYPAL HASSEL & NO WAITING AND WORRING -- you see before you buy and get what you want... As part of the 1986 Marvel New Universe lineup, PSI Force was one of four titles that made a full run and ended up printing a total of 32 issues and an Annual. Its premise is very similar to the on-going series Heroes wherein these seven adolescents acquire powers (via "The White Event) and eventually learn how to deal with them along with trials and tribulations that come with it. This guide gives a breakdown of the PSI Force team comprised of Wayne Tucker, Kathy Ling, Tyrone Jessup, Anastasia Inyushin, Lindsey Falmon, and Thomas Boyd. Former member: Michael "Creepy" Crawly. Wayne Tucker ? The unstated leader of PSI Force, Tuckers abilities are incredible as he has the ability to not only read mind (telepathy) but also ?push? at least twenty individuals at a single moment to do his bidding (mind control). Tucker has also the ability to leave post-hypnotic suggestions on others, which can cause them to forget their encounters with Tucker or any other member of the PSI Force group. Kathy Ling ? The relationship between Ling?s cerebral cortex and telekinetic ability are unknown. However, the strength of her paranormality (which she calls ?to pump?) is determined by her endurance. Ling is known to be reluctant to use her paranormality, which she considers to be ?gross.? However, after undergoing some training, Ling is now able to consistently elevate and manipulate ?living beings and inanimate objects psionically.? Tyrone Jessup ? When tests were done on Jessup at the Foundations, Inc., they considered him to be ??one of the most powerful beings on the face of the earth.? Jessup?s paranormality was initially thought to be astral form projection. However, it was eventually classified as electromagnetic wavelength projection wherein Jessup can use this form to upset electrical and biological systems as well ... Not every comic is worth a lot of money. The characters, condition, age, rarity and importance and the main keys. Characters Mainstream characters (think about the characters that have had blockbuster movies) demand the highest prices. The simple reason is that more people have heard of them and more people want issues with them Condition The better the condition, the higher the price. Comics are graded (in best condition to worst) Mint (MT), Near-Mint (NM), Very Fine (VF),Fine (FN), Very Good (VG), Good (G), Fine (FN), Poor (P). There are several grading companies (PGX, CGC) that professionally grade the issues for around $20 (these sell for a premium). If you want to try and grade the issues yourself, do a google search on "comic grading" and go from there. Age Anything before 1970 will sell. Obviously, it adds to the scarcity if it is older. Very new issues tend to do well, too since collectors want to fill in holes in their collections or stock up on issues that they think will be hot. Rarity This is a supply and demand example. As an example, most issues from the early 90s were overprinted (some with over 1,500,000 ccopies) while most newer issues have print runs well under 100,000. Importance First appreance, #1 issues, hot writers, hot artists, deaths are a few examples. Sites to check for values The three easiest (and free) ways to find the value of a comic would be 1) check past sales on ebay LUXXXCORP SEXPIT<7SE7EN>@SILICONSTRIP 33626 I've been boning up on ... |
