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Out of 10, what score do you give for the Marvel vocabulary words,
1. Unrevealed
2. Variable
3. Inapplicable
I am thinking:
1. 0/10
2. 0/10
3. 0/10
Hi Henry
Yes, Marvel has always liked finding a few adjectives and beating them into the ground. Like "amazing," "incredible" and "fantastic." It's all passed down from the Stan Lee hype machine of the 60s, which was entertaining enough for a while but gets old over time.
Chris
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Chris Brown
Expertise
I have extensive knowledge on comic books published from 1897 through 1975. My knowledge goes beyond superheroes to include early strip reprints from 1897-1930 or so, science fiction, horror comics of the 50s and 70s, love, crime, satire and other genres. I can provide advice on buying or selling comics as well as answering general queries.
Experience
I am a longtime collector and occasional seller of older comics.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts
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