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About Brian G. Philbin
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I`ve collected comics for 40 years and I'm able to answer most questions regarding comics, creators, fandom and the industry from the Golden Age through the Silver & Bronze Ages up through today`s comics, with an emphasis on super and action heroes. I have knowledge of the Western, Funny Animals, Romance and other genres, but to a lesser degree. My expertise lies in DC Comics/National Periodical Publications, although my general knowledge extends well into Marvel, Tower, Archie, Charlton & many of the "Independent" companies that began in the late 70`s & 80`s.

Experience
I have been a comics reader/fan for over 35 years now and have followed industry trends from distribution to creation to fandom to retail and back again. I have had several letters published in Comic Buyers Guide and have several websites dedicated to comics at:

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If there's a question I don't know the answer to, I usually know who to ask and have been providing online information to a wealth of inquirers for over 10 years now. I'll do my utmost to answer your question, no matter whether it is simple or in-depth.

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In Category Comic books (Comics)

Subject	Date Asked

A comic about getting small	11/18/2009
Q: What was the comic book about the little girl with a mouse (I think) friend, who could make herself ... A: Susan - thanks for your question! You'll find them in Four Color Comics by Dell. The subtitle is ...
comics	11/12/2009
Q: all star westerns #10 %11 jonah hex #14 lone ranger #1 %giant lone ranger - gold key skywalds ... A: Ian - thanks for your question! Sorry for the delay, I apparently didn't save my vacation ...
Astonishing Vol #34 Aug 1954	8/31/2009
Q: I just found this comic. It's in OK shape, no tears. The interesting thing is that the cover and 1st ... A: Brian - I suggest you check out this page: http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=11494 It will ...
Astonishing Vol #34 Aug 1954	8/30/2009
Q: I just found this comic. It's in OK shape, no tears. The interesting thing is that the cover and 1st ... A: Brian - thanks for your question! At the moment, I don't have specific information on this comic, ...
The Cheyenne Kid	8/26/2009
Q: I was just going over my brother's old comic book and came across The Cheyenne Kid #93 with a double ... A: Pamela - thanks for your question! And pardon my lateness, my vacation wasn't saved in the ...
dragonball comics	8/9/2009
Q: how much would the first issue of dragonball (issue 1 part 1, released by viz) be worth today? it ... A: Bob - thanks for your question! There's Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z and according to Overstreet ...
question on dragonball manga	8/8/2009
Q: i want to know how to tell if my dragonball comics are first print or not. im talking about the ... A: Bob - thanks for your question! There are two different Dragon Ball first issues from Viz in 1998, ...
scifi anthology	7/14/2009
Q: I have for years been trying to find a comic I first read in the 1970s - probably 1971 or 1972 (not ... A: Carl - thanks for your question! I can help you to narrow this down, but looking for a specific ...
Price stickers on comics	7/11/2009
Q: I have recently bought over somebody's comic collection of the Frew Phantom Australian comics. Many ... A: Sarah - thanks for your question! Essentially, attempting to remove something like that should be ...
rare spawn issue #1 black and white copy	6/25/2009
Q: I have a copy of spawn issue #1 in black and white singed, I got this issue from tod's mother inlaw ... A: Curtis - thanks for your question! About 2% of the original print run (one for every 50 ordered), ...
DC comic collection	6/25/2009
Q: I have the opportunity to purchase about 100 DC silver age comics that are all within the 4-6 grade ... A: Shawn - thanks for your question! There are many ways of finding general comics values. Overstreet ...
comics	6/22/2009
Q: I have the very first dragonball z comic. Please tell me what it is worth I can't find it anywhere. A: Nicholas - thanks for your question! The very first Dragon Ball Z comic from Viz Comics in 1998 ...
Error comic - inside doesn't match cover	6/4/2009
Q: I have several copies of Silver Surfer #18 (Dec 1988) that has the contents of New Mutants #70 ... A: Roger - thanks for your question! Unfortunately, printing errors are not as valuable as originals - ...
Superman #1	5/27/2009
Q: I met a guy that is offering to sell me a Superman #1 for $1-2K. He described the cover that matches ... A: Jason - thanks for your question! You have the telltail fake that is usually passed for a Golden ...
Hyppolyta (Wonder Womans Mother)	4/20/2009
Q: In her back story Hyppolyta is the reincarnated soul of a cavewoman murdered by her mate (Vandal ... A: Richard - thanks for your question! Vandal Savage was not the mate of the unnamed cave woman. No ...
jim steranko	3/22/2009
Q: I BOUGHT BOOK SET PAPER THE HISTORY OF COMIC BOOK 1 AND 2 SIGN AND ONLY 500 WERE MADE I HAVE 301 ... A: Elsa - thanks for your question! This series has been around since 1970 and a signed version of a ...
Old comics	3/15/2009
Q: I don't know if you are able to help but I have recently acquired numerous old comic books and I am ... A: Jon - thanks for your question! They certainly have value, but it is all dependent upon condition ...
Valuation	3/14/2009
Q: I have a bunch of old comics and baseball cards that I would like to somehow valuate. Are there any ... A: Steven - Thanks for your question - you've asked a two-headed one, though, by adding baseball ...
Collecting	3/13/2009
Q: I have been collecting some magazines and was wondering if you knew the best way to preserve them? I ... A: Eh. It's really not as much about keeping the air off of them, mostly keeping the dirt off and ...
2 questions	3/10/2009
Q: I have two questions for you. #1 - I recently got the 3 Frank Miller Batman graphic novels. I'm not ... A: Cory - thanks for your question! As far as graphic novels are concerned, I'm presuming that you're ...
Collecting	3/5/2009
Q: I have been collecting some magazines and was wondering if you knew the best way to preserve them? I ... A: Okay, the Mylites are not hard plastic - they're very, very flexible, but still have the archival ...
Collecting	3/5/2009
Q: I have been collecting some magazines and was wondering if you knew the best way to preserve them? I ... A: Avi - thanks for your question! My recommendation is to store them in Mylar sleeves, which is the ...
Watchmen	2/27/2009
Q: I have multiple sets of the Watchmen Comics, thinking about selling some of them. I noticed on E-bay ... A: Denton - thanks for your question. In the 1980s, there were not multiple printings of this series, ...
Original transformer comics 1984	12/20/2008
Q: Hey, Happy holidays! I was going through some of my childhood stuff and found ALOT of comic books- ... A: Chris - Sure, there's a website available, but I always recommend the "Bible" of comics ...
star wars comic	12/15/2008
Q: I have a star wars comic which is the entire story complete in one issue. I paid $2.50 for it in ... A: Scott - thanks for your question! There are several editions of this - the one you're referring to ...
research on batman comics	11/24/2008
Q: how far has academic research on batman comic books gone?what are the topics that have been chosen ... A: Pritesh, Thanks for your question! There have been a few books published on the "Psychology of ...
Publishing amounts	10/25/2008
Q: Is it possible to see how many books of a certain comic were published or sold? For example, how ... A: Nic - thanks for your question! A good one, at that - there are several ways to find this out! ...
Comic Book Investing	10/16/2008
Q: I have about 150 old comics from the mid-1960s'. I would also love to learn how to purchase comics ... A: Mike - thanks for your question! Comprehensive guide? Well the best resource is always the ...
comic price	10/12/2008
Q: i have a superman comic still in the plastic wrap its 64-page adventures of superman #500 with ... A: Matt - Thanks for your question! Books from around this time were made with lots of gimmicks ...
Life with Archie	9/29/2008
Q: I'm just looking for a printable checklist for all the Life with Archie comics. Thanks I appreciate ... A: Jonathan - Well, there are a couple of ways to go about this - one is to look up the title on ...
Superman 1 by Action 1938	9/24/2008
Q: I have one of these currently on auction, and the date inside is 1976. I was trying to get info. on ... A: Kathi - thanks for your question! If this were in Pristine condition, one might be able to expect, ...
Comic grading	8/3/2008
Q: Where do you send comics to be graded and packaged in a case and with a slip above it saying its ... A: On my AllExperts Beginners page, you can find information an many similar questions. For this ...
tryng to find a comic book from my youth	7/25/2008
Q: I am trying to find a comic book from the 60s. It was bout post apocalyptic city with a Tarzan-like ... A: Pete - Could this possibly be Gold Key's Mighty Samson? Check out this cover gallery and tell me ...
comics	5/22/2008
Q: In order to publish a comic book, do you have to pay$? Or is it covered by the company? I'm looking ... A: again, Trevor - You would need to go through Diamond and there is a process to getting accepted, ...
Comic best of	5/22/2008
Q: Best of Comics Question I would like to know what you would consider is the best issues or story ... A: Jason - Well, this is an answer in a few parts. First and foremost, I think it's important for ...
comics	5/21/2008
Q: In order to publish a comic book, do you have to pay$? Or is it covered by the company? I'm looking ... A: That has a lot to do with the deal that you strike if you're working for a company like DC or ...
comics	5/21/2008
Q: In order to publish a comic book, do you have to pay$? Or is it covered by the company? I'm looking ... A: Trevor - Thanks for your question! In the industry, there are two ways of publishing work - ...
hi	4/8/2008
Q: I have a comic book collection and wish to know what part the condition plays in its appraisal And ... A: J - thanks for your question! In modern market terms, a buyer or seller would not necessarily ...
grease pencil on cover of comics	4/8/2008
Q: I recently purchased a collection of about 500+ comics at a n auction. Some old and some newer. What ... A: Mary - thanks for your question. The answer is not a simple one. There are a few factors to ...
Star Wars	3/23/2008
Q: I have a Marvel comics special edition, collectors edition, 1977 #1 in almost excellent condition. ... A: Tim - thanks for your question! This is Marvel Special Edition #3, Featuring "Star Wars". It is an ...
comic	3/15/2008
Q: hey man i have a comic book its incredible hulk were he teams up with juggernaut its frm 1973 almost ... A: Abel - Thanks for your question - I should note that when you ask a question like this, it helps ...
Specific Batman Story	3/7/2008
Q: I am trying to track down a Batman story. It was a retelling of his origin where he thought of ... A: Dan - Thanks for your question! Yes, I do recall this set of stories. It's not that he's ...
1974 mint condition archie comic book	3/5/2008
Q: would like to know how much a 1974 (aug) mint condition comic book is worth archie series 247 ? A: Dianne - thanks for your question! Value is somewhat subjective, depending on who you ask. It's ...
special issue #s	2/4/2008
Q: What were the first comics to have issue #s 0 and 1/2? A: Dan - thanks for your question! As far as the absolute first Zero comic, you'd have to go back to ...
Trying to find a comic book/graphic novel	1/9/2008
Q: In the 90's I remember reading either a comic book or short graphic novel that I thought was called ... A: Mark - Thanks for your question! I do recall (and own a copy of) "The Pitt" from 1987 by John ...
how much does this items value?	1/6/2008
Q: I would like to know how much I can get for this comicbooks, they are the spawn#1 which is in ... A: Sebastian, Spawn has a little bit of value at the moment. #1 in Near Mint condition is around $10 ...
Graphic Novel Series	1/1/2008
Q: can u tell me the newest series of graphic novels for fantastic 4 spidy iron man cap america ... A: Andrew - Since there are several Avengers and Spider-Man titles and Ghost Rider hasn't seen any ...
comic book value	12/30/2007
Q: I have 5 comics I'd like to donate to a struggling private school hoping they can sell to help the ... A: Robin - Good work on getting this far. Honestly, I'm not the best source for this information, as ...
ms. marvel comics	11/20/2007
Q: I have Ms. Marvel comics 1-23. which includes the 1st issue and the first appearance of Mystique. ... A: Amber - thanks for your question. To answer it, it depends on whether you really, really like Ms. ...
Witchblade/dawn	11/12/2007
Q: I have a couple comics i am excited about, but cannot find them in any price guide anywhere. Was ... A: Karl - thanks for your question! Truly, a signature has no assigned value to established collectors ...
Top missing from cover	11/8/2007
Q: Many of the comics have the top 1/4 of the cover removed or the covers are missing all together. ... A: Sue - Thanks for your question! Okay, typically, back in the 1960s and early 1970s, the newsstand ...
80's DC comics Crisis on Infinte Earths promo Illustration	11/6/2007
Q: I owned some batman detective comics around 1985 and always regretted losing one issue that had a ... A: Okay, Marc - It'll have to wait until the weekend, I have a recording session that will take me ...
80's DC comics Crisis on Infinte Earths promo Illustration	11/5/2007
Q: I owned some batman detective comics around 1985 and always regretted losing one issue that had a ... A: Okay, Marc - Just a couple of things to consider. First, it's possible to find promotional art on ...
re: Comic book industry history	11/4/2007
Q: As part of my research project for my final year of a degree in publishing, I am lookin for sites or ... A: Tom - Thanks for your question! There are really many very well referenced tomes on the industry ...
80's DC comics Crisis on Infinte Earths promo Illustration	11/4/2007
Q: I owned some batman detective comics around 1985 and always regretted losing one issue that had a ... A: Marc - (One more thing - there was a New Teen Titans/Batman & The Outsiders crossover that also ...
Spawn #1-#10	8/3/2007
Q: I paid 25 dollars for Spawn #1 back in 1997 or so. How can i tell if this is a reprint or an ... A: Rusty - thanks for your question! With regard to whether this is a first print or not, there was no ...
looking for story in kid's comic book	3/29/2007
Q: In the late 40's or early 50's, as a child, I would always get the big special 25 cent thick comics ... A: Marielena - Thanks for your question! This is pretty specific, but I think I might have the ...
1968 Archie comic books	1/16/2007
Q: I have 4 1968 Archie Series comic books.How can I find out if they are worth anything? Thank You A: Janie - Thanks for your question! There are several ways to find out how much they are worth, but ...
1960's Comic?	12/20/2006
Q: I am 53 and this has been bugging me for years. I had a comic when I was a kid probably 8-9 years ... A: Paul - Thanks for your question! To be honest, your description is extremely vague and can likely ...
archie comics	11/29/2006
Q: Brian I have 533 archie series comics and 41 archie giant seies comics as well as six copies of ... A: Richard - Thanks for your question! It is certainly possible to sell the entire lot to one buyer - ...
Legalese in indicia	10/25/2006
Q: Brian, thanks for answering my previous question. Now I have another one. This might not appear in ... A: Hahaha! No, Dan, that's a note to retailers, not collectible resellers - although I used to ...
Value of Jughead Comic Book	10/23/2006
Q: Brian, Would you happen to know the value of an Archie Comics Book called Jughead(USPS-286380), No ... A: Staci - Thanks for your question! Sounds like your book is deteriorating a little considering the ...
Green Lantern Mythos	10/23/2006
Q: When you say the Showcase Editions start from the beginning do you mean they start the GL mythos ... A: Like the Archive Editions, these are reprints of the original Gil Kane-illustrated stories from the ...
Green Lantern Mythos	10/21/2006
Q: I'm new to the Green Lantern mythos and was trying to find ways to read more about it. I read a ... A: Lou - Thanks for your question! If what you're looking for is great stories and great artwork, I ...
comic book title	10/18/2006
Q: When I was a kid in the early 40's, during WW2, there was a comic book whose title I am looking for. ... A: Perry, Thanks for your question! There were many giveaway comics and premium comics (premium ...
Marvel Milestone	10/12/2006
Q: I have a question about "Marvel Milestone Edition" reprints in general, and the MM reprint of Hulk ... A: Dan - Thanks for your question! The short answer is: yes! The idea is to re-present the book as ...
creating characters	10/4/2006
Q: I have a lot of characters i have created but i dont know what to do with them and i have lots of ... A: Jose - Thanks for your question! In the industry, the writing and drawing talent are very ...
Comics Value	10/2/2006
Q: I have alot of comics and don't know their value . Do you have any reccomendations where to look? A: David - thanks for your question! I have some very basic recommendations on my web page that ...
Advice on selling a small collection	10/1/2006
Q: I've been asked by a friend to sell off a small comic collection he recieved from a friemds estate. ... A: Brent - thanks for your question! Before we go any further, I want to point you to obtaining the ...
Laurel and Hardy Comics	10/1/2006
Q: I would really appreciate any info that you have on the St John Laurel and Hardy Comic book ... A: Rick - thanks for your question! Firstly, with regard to the date of publication, if you'll direct ...
Comic restoration	9/27/2006
Q: I have 3 comic books I might get restored but before I considor this option I would like to know if ... A: Adam - Thanks for your question! Okay - this area of collecting is a bit muddied, so I'll try to ...
Dell comics	9/27/2006
Q: Not sure if this is within your realm of expertise, but I'm trying to find out copyright info on a ... A: Kate - thanks for your question! Yeah, Random House doesn't really keep track of certain publishing ...
Flash comic book 261	9/16/2006
Q: I found a Flash comic book #261 in our attic. Is this book worth anything? Thank you Claire A: Claire! Thanks for your question! In Near Mint (9.2) condition, this book would be worth about ...
Comic book values	9/13/2006
Q: I am in possesion of 12 DC comics from 1985-6 They are Crisis on infinite Earth. they are all MINT+ ... A: Jack - Thanks for your question! Value is relative and indicates what someone is willing to pay ...
Superman #1 1983 reprint of #1 1938	9/6/2006
Q: Brian, thank you so much for all your info about the comic. You're the first I've found that knows ... A: I had to measure my own to be sure, as I hadn't looked at it in a long while - yes, that's it. The ...
locating buyers	9/6/2006
Q: I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada and I am looking for ways to sell some of my comic collection. ... A: Glenn! What I know of them is mostly from their advertisement in the Overstreet Price Guide. ...
locating buyers	9/5/2006
Q: I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada and I am looking for ways to sell some of my comic collection. ... A: Glenn! Thanks for your question! Having no idea what you might have in your collection, the only ...
Investing in comics	9/5/2006
Q: First I would just like to thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Ok my question has ... A: Joe! Thanks for your question! Firstly, there are three things we teach in "Comics as Real ...
Ray Palmer (The Atom)	8/22/2006
Q: Hey Brian - Thanks for your help in the past, you really know your stuff. 1. Does Atom retain ... A: Deran, 1. Does Atom retain some level of superhuman strength when he shrinks or is it simply his ...
Archie and Jughead comic books	8/15/2006
Q: ------------------------- Brian, Thank you for you response. I checked out the site you gave me ... A: You need to read the site more carefully. It gives you an online price guide where you can look up ...
HELP	8/14/2006
Q: Sounds good how many x-men specifically related comics do you currently own?Thanks I will take a ... A: Not a lot - just about 300 total. If you wish to pursue a discussion, please E-mail me through my ...
HELP	8/14/2006
Q: Do you know of how I can get a good idea which ones are which, like which x-men comics came before ... A: The databases will show you by time which comics were published first. I can tell you from ...
HELP	8/13/2006
Q: I am wanting to do something but don't have the resources I don't think. I am almost obsessed with ... A: West, Thanks for your question! Marvel has a line of collected comics called "Essentials", which ...
Comic Book Pricing	8/3/2006
Q: Brian-- I have been asked to do some selling on E-bay for a friend of mine. Among his massive ... A: Cris, Thanks for your question! The thing you want to consider with regard to stamping on them is ...
comic shops or subscriptions	7/31/2006
Q: I was wondering what the difference was between buying comics at a comic shop or having a ... A: Isaac, Thanks for your question! This is a new one. Subscriptions through the mail that are ...
Comic Book Management Software	7/18/2006
Q: I am looking to get my friend, an avid collector of comics, a comic book management software system. ... A: Jeanine! Thanks for your question! Boy, you've been original with yours. Yes, ComicBase is an ...
Comics laying down	7/15/2006
Q: I actually don't know what kind of bags I use. When I buy them I just keep them in the bag they came ... A: Okay, You have polypropelene bags. They are acidic and break down after about 3-5 years of use. ...
Comics laying down	7/15/2006
Q: Is it okay for me to store my comis stacked rather than standing up? I put them in their bags and ... A: Michael - Thanks for your question! I think that stacking is just fine, as long as you take care ...
Superman's/Kryptonian progeny	7/14/2006
Q: Hey Brian - Thanks for your help, you really seem to know your stuff. This latest question was ... A: again, Deran, Here we go: <<1. Has Superman ever been shown to have had children with a human (or ...
DC Superhero questions - Follow Up	7/13/2006
Q: I have some questions another of your experts wasn't able to answer and wanted to run them by you. ... A: Answer to #3 should read "They were under red sun radiation which approximated that of KRYPTON." ...
comic book id	7/1/2006
Q: Ive collected lots of golden age and silver age coverless comic books. Is there any one place I can ... A: Check out my website for this information: http://www.metropolisplus.com/COMICSBASICS.htm Look ...
Phantom Zone	6/30/2006
Q: We know that Jor-El discovered the Phantom Zone and that it came to be used as a method for ... A: Deran, Thanks for your question! This is one of the classic problems with creating a "retroactive ...
Horror comics of the 50's	6/20/2006
Q: I'm aware of the EC lines, but I'm not sure that the ones I'm looking for are in those lines. For ... A: Whitt, I'm terribly sorry, but none of those stories rings a bell for me. I'm mostly into ...
Horror comics of the 50's	6/19/2006
Q: I'm trying to find some horror comics that I read back in the 50's and early 60's. The problem is ... A: Whitt, The likelihood is that these are EC comics, such as the following titles: Tales from the ...
Value of G.I.Joe comic	6/13/2006
Q: Can you please let me know the estimated value of G.I.Joe A Real American Hero No.1 Vol.1 First ... A: Derek! According to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, your book - in almost perfect condition ...
Making a Comic	6/5/2006
Q: Hey thanks for the quick response and it's well-appreciated. I just bought the book that you ... A: How much you pay an artist depends on several things: 1) Is the artist a proven producer (i.e., can ...
Making a Comic	6/5/2006
Q: We have an idea for a comic and we want to know how you recommend it's planned, to write an issue ... A: Hal & Brendan - Thanks for your question! In the industry, the writing and drawing talent are ...
Selling my comics	5/24/2006
Q: I have a few comic books that I have in my closet, well protect if I may add. I just want to know ... A: Adrian! Thanks for your question! According to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide (the industry ...
Research Report on DC comics	5/17/2006
Q: if I could interview you here are some of my questions: 1.Why are you quailfied to talk about this ... A: Your questions are a bit too non-specific for a normal answer, but I will do my best with the ...
Looking for a specific Batman Issue	2/21/2006
Q: I've dug through cover upon cover, and I can't seem to find the issue. It was from the mid 90's, ... A: and thanks for your question! Unfortunately, I am not adept at mid-90's Batman stories, so I must ...
Unknown SuperHeroes	2/13/2006
Q: When I was a youngster in the late fifties and early sixties, I read many comic books. I vaguely ... A: Bob - I think I've got it now. Actually "Olaf" was the giveaway! What you're looking for is ...
Unknown SuperHeroes	2/12/2006
Q: When I was a youngster in the late fifties and early sixties, I read many comic books. I vaguely ... A: Bob - Thanks for your question! I don't think you're dreaming this up at all. In fact, I believe ...
question about kingdom character	2/10/2006
Q: was Gog in the dc mini series kingdom more powerful then the quintessance combined who gave him his ... A: Raul, Thanks for your question! No, Gog was not more powerful than the Quintessence as a whole, ...
2000AD issue 2	1/15/2006
Q: I have tried to get the online price guide..but it will not load. could you help me, i would like ... A: Steven, Thanks for your question! Sorry about the delay - I was out of town this weekend and ...
Comic Value	1/2/2006
Q: what's the value of First Print Editions of teenage mutant ninja turtles comics #2. #3 & #4? A: However, your answer depends on a few things. Firstly, which "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" title ...
Tracing a comic book ....	12/1/2005
Q: Okay, so this is a long shot, not least because of the poor background information I can provide ! ... A: Boy, you sure can pick 'em! I can't find this anywhere. The fact that you say it is circa 1970 and ...
Tracing a comic book ....	11/30/2005
Q: Okay, so this is a long shot, not least because of the poor background information I can provide ! ... A: David! Thanks for your question! Yeah, this is pretty tough, however, we can very likely whittle ...
marvel comic book, 1974	11/29/2005
Q: I have a Sons of Origins of Marvel Comics/ Origins of Marvel Comics combined set. It has the ... A: Megan, Thanks for your question! You may note on the inside cover of either book, it will indicate ...
how to conduct research	10/11/2005
Q: i am conducting research for a paper on FMillers female version of Robin. do you know of any ... A: Louie! Thanks for your question! Most of what you'll want for expanding views of "Return will not ...
signed specially limited series	10/7/2005
Q: Could you please help me figure out a value for: Marvel Comics/Dynamic Forces March 1993 #360 ... A: Michele - thanks for your question! The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide (the "blue book" or ...
World's Greatest Super Heroes DC-6	8/17/2005
Q: Philbin, I am a teacher and am teaching a unit on Super Heroes and would like to know if it is at ... A: I am presuming, based on your question, that you have been over my website at: ...
What is this Horror Comic?	5/10/2005
Q: I remember a comic cover from the late 60's or early 70's. I think it was a Weird Comic, but don't ... A: Mike, Thanks for your question! In an instance like this, where the question revolves around a ...
Angel Love	5/9/2005
Q: I have a special and the first eight comics in the Angel Love series by DC. Is this worth anything? ... A: Caroline, Thanks for your question! Considering that in the States the retail value according to ...
Comic Books	4/8/2005
Q: I have a box of about 150-200 antique comics from 1960-1975. I pray that they are worth something ... A: Kelly, Thanks for your question! Without knowing which specific issue nubmers or their conditions, ...
Death of Superman News Print	3/11/2005
Q: I am a bookseller of coffee table books. While doing an inventory I found a print about the death of ... A: Philip - thanks for your question! As one part of the pack that makes up Superman #75, it doesn't ...
canadian edition comics	3/8/2005
Q: I recently bought some older comics; Jumbo and Jungle comics from the 30's and 40's. They are ... A: Gary, and thanks for your question! Firstly, with regard to the date of publication, you'll be able ...
Flash	2/1/2005
Q: When I was a kid, I remember reading a Flash comic with the following plotline. The Flash begins to ... A: You're more than welcome - I'm glad that I could help! Back then, the covers were designed to spark ...
Flash	1/31/2005
Q: When I was a kid, I remember reading a Flash comic with the following plotline. The Flash begins to ... A: Jerry! Thanks for your question! Ah, you have fine taste, my friend - Flash #163 published August ...
Birthday gift	1/21/2005
Q: My husband is an avid comic book fan. His birthday is coming up next month and I'm looking for the ... A: Yeah, I think I can manage that - you have permission to use my Aadvantage MasterCard and spend just ...
The Junior Woodchucks' Book of Knowledge	1/17/2005
Q: Where may i buy a copy of The Junior Woodchucks' Book of Knowledge or guide book? Answer - Hi, ... A: Well, this is excellent information! That helps a bit. I still recommend looking into the two ...
The Junior Woodchucks' Book of Knowledge	1/14/2005
Q: Where may i buy a copy of The Junior Woodchucks' Book of Knowledge or guide book? A: Carlos & Donna, Thanks for your question. I'm pretty sure that you're testing me with a trick ...
Trying to recall comic I read as a child	12/7/2004
Q: I am trying to remember the name of a comic book I read as a child but I have very little ... A: David, I am so sorry that I can't come up with anything on this comic. I am very certain that it ...
Trying to recall comic I read as a child	12/6/2004
Q: I am trying to remember the name of a comic book I read as a child but I have very little ... A: David, Thanks for your question! I'm not entirely certain that this is a US comic book, as I am ...
Mr Mxyzptlk	11/25/2004
Q: Can you tell me how many times Mxyzptlk had appeared in the comics PRIOR to his appearing in ... A: Edward, Thanks for your question - and Happy Thanksgiving! Mr. Mxyzptlk first appeared as "Mr. ...
Need help	11/8/2004
Q: Mr. Philbin, I have about 12 -14 comic boxes full of older comics that my late husband had ... A: Suzan, Thanks for your question! While I can't promise that I would be able to help you find ...
which is more rare	9/16/2004
Q: I was wondering, which is more rarer newsstand comics or comics bought from comic shops. thanks, ... A: Nick! Thanks for your question! Currently, there is no distinction between newsstand and "direct ...
valiant comics	9/14/2004
Q: ------------------------- Followup To The comics are from 1974-1975 they are called valiant who is ... A: James, Now I see where the issue is - it lies with the origin of the books, which hinders my ...
valiant comics	9/13/2004
Q: i was wondering if you could tell me if if valiant comics from 1974+1975 are worth anything as i ... A: Valiant Comics - Are you referring to the brand of comics named Valiant, or is this an ongoing ...
Venom	7/26/2004
Q: Recently, my husband was browsing on Ebay and came across a few different people auctioning off the ... A: Ivy, Thanks for your question! I saw the auction - Venom: Lethal Protector #1 with red holographic ...
Comic books based on rock stars	7/22/2004
Q: I'd like to know how many rock, pop, rap or metal artists have their own comic book. I know, for ... A: The Beatles and Kiss did, in fact, have their own magazine/comics that were licensed to Marvel. The ...
scifi comics	5/29/2004
Q: I remember reading scifi comics about futuristic robots. The primary character was a guy named ... A: Tom, Thanks for your question! The comic you are describing sounds very much like Gold Key's ...
selling an idea	5/11/2004
Q: if i create/make up a character and someone wants to buy my idea, what are industry standars for ... A: The standards are: that there are no standards. There are no submission guidelines for doing such ...
comic books	5/10/2004
Q: where can I find scanned comic book pages ? A: John, Thanks for your question - I hope that this response will provide appropriate information. ...
Mickey Mouse & co. in Hell	4/14/2004
Q: Well, it's called "Linferno di Topolino," which could be translated as "Mickey's Hell" or, more ... A: Wow! Okay, I just want to make sure that I've got the exact spelling so that I can make an automated ...
Mickey Mouse & co. in Hell	4/13/2004
Q: While in Italy a couple of weeks ago, I picked up an anthology of Disney comics in Italian. One of ... A: Hmmm... that's a tough one. You are correct in that the Disney characters are typically rendered ...
1976 dc comics calender	2/22/2004
Q: Do you have any knowledge on the value or where I can get some information on a 1976 DC comics ... A: Jim, I answered this question a few days ago and apparently AllExperts' system didn't get it back ...
DO YOU KNOW?	2/12/2004
Q: DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT 'REAL FREE PRESS' COMICS? THE ONE I HAVE IS "POWERHOUSE PEPPER" 1973. A: Well, Powerhouse Pepper is a character from the 50's drawn by Basil Wolverton, however, "Real Free ...

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