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About Michael Hope
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Expertise
I can best answer questions about DC comics since the late 70`s, especially questions about core characters such as the Batman, Flash, Green Lantern; and teams such as the Justice League, Titans, Justice Society, etc. I either possess or have knowledge of almost all cross-over / team-up events such as Crisis on Infinite Earths, Zero Hour, Age of Amalgam, etc.

Experience
I have been an avid (even rabid) collector and fan of comic books for over 25 years. I have a personal collection of comics or various genres (mainly superhero) numbering in the thousands of volumes. I keep abreast of comic related news via the internet, related periodicals, and gossip at my local comic shop. I am also quite interested in comics related areas such as movies, TV shows, and toy collectibles.

   

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In Category  Comic books (Comics)

SubjectDate Asked

comic7/9/2008
  Q: I bought this comic (and several others) because i collect coins and thought comics might be cool. ...
  A: Your best guide to pricing is to check out a copy of the Overstreet Comics Price Guide which should ...
Batman, Green Lantern and Daredevil6/27/2008
  Q: I asked this question of another expert but haven't gotten a response yet after five days. So, I ...
  A: Sorry for the delay then! I should have taken myself off the list for Independence Day weekend! In ...
superman man of steel 19915/5/2008
  Q: i have the first edition of superman man of steel issued in july of 1991. it's a 48 page issue. can ...
  A: The best way to check the general value of a comic book is to look in the Overstreet Comics Price ...
Catwoman & Penguin4/21/2008
  Q: I have two comic books still in their original plastic wrappers - from DC that have not been opened. ...
  A: Lei, The best way to check the general value of a comic book is to look in the Overstreet Comics ...
hi4/8/2008
  Q: I have a comic book collection and wish to know what part the condition plays in its appraisal And ...
  A: Howdy J, You have a lot of questions! I suggest you go here: ...
hi2/1/2008
  Q: how agile is batman? how good are his reflexes? how fast is he? is he more agile then robin ...
  A: According to the DC Heroes Role-playing Game that was published in 1993 using the licensing of DC ...
original joker9/16/2007
  Q: i was wondering...with the Dark Knight movie coming out next year, theres been a lot of hype ...
  A: The Joker was originally violent and evil when the character debuted in 1940. Over time he was made ...
How best to sell 750 DC Comics 80s & 90s ??4/5/2007
  Q: He is interested in selling his comic book collection (I promise this was his idea! ;-) What is the ...
  A: If you really want the most money for your collection (mint is definitely a good thing) then I would ...
teen titans1/11/2007
  Q: Just wondering what, if anything, teen titans magazines circa 1980's would fetch if i found a keen ...
  A: Benny :) It's likely that those books would be worth something to a collector, or even a comic shop ...
selling vs. tax write-off12/5/2006
  Q: I have a collection of comics, quite a few in fact. I am trying to figure out if I should sell the ...
  A: I think it depends on your tax bracket and the time you have to invest. Donation is at least ...
Hawkgirl11/5/2006
  Q: Is Hawkgirl really is anthropomorphic animal superhero? How do Superman learn of his superpowers? ...
  A: ) Hawkgirl is not anthropomorphic, she is humanoid, she just wears a mask and wings that look like ...
advice on selling a collection10/1/2006
  Q: I've been asked by a friend to sell a small comic collection left to him in an estate. The comics ...
  A: Brent - You have a few choices here: sell the books one by one to try to get the most money for ...
Justice Leaguers9/15/2006
  Q: Why did Batman, Flash and Hawkgirl wear masks? Where are Wonder Woman's home located? Is Wonder ...
  A: Sonali. :) Batman and Flash wore masks to protect their identities. If their enemies found out who ...
Justice League Members and Star Sapphire8/20/2006
  Q: How come Green Lantern (John Stewart) and Wonder Woman can fly even though they are from Planet ...
  A: Sonali - Green Lantern can fly with his power ring, an alien device. Wonder Woman is powered by ...
Martian Manhunter, Hawkgirl and Superman8/5/2006
  Q: Are Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl aliens from other planets? What method did Martian Manhunter use ...
  A: Yes, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl are aliens from other planets. The Martian Manhunter was ...
Justice League Unlimited questions3/4/2006
  Q: How did Original justice leaguers ask extended justice leaguers to join them? Where did Black Canary ...
  A: The original team invited the other heroes to their satellite to ask them to join up to help combat ...
Justice League Unlimited questions2/11/2006
  Q: Why arent' Batgirl in Justice League Unlimited? Does Supergirl really come from planet Argos? What ...
  A: ) Batgirl (and Robin) are not in the Justice League Unlimited because the show's creators didn't ...
Kilowog's return9/6/2005
  Q: In the current Green Lantern series, I see Kilowog is featuring quite a bit. But apparently, he was ...
  A: ) Kilowog was ressurected in the "Green Lantern: Legacy" graphic novel as "Dark Lantern", a sort of ...
First appearance John Constantine Hellblazer1/11/2005
  Q: It would appear that the first appearance of Mr Constantine may have been in Dc Sampler #3. I ...
  A: DC Sampler was a sort of "preview" book that DC used to issue annually. It had brief sections on ...
x-men11/8/2004
  Q: I meant to get the general idea of the story?:SI have a detailed question that needs a detailed ...
  A: Hey again, West. I suggest you look at this article: ...
x-men11/6/2004
  Q: I have a detailed question that needs a detailed answer the subject is x-men I want to get every ...
  A: West, It would be virtually impossible for me to list every book an x-man has ever appeared in. It ...
Earth X10/13/2004
  Q: I just got a copy of the novel Earth X. I have looked all over for a striagh foward answer to this ...
  A: Will - I am not familiar with the novelization of Earth X comics...do you mean a graphic novel, ...
Death of Superman trade paperback9/8/2004
  Q: I picked up a package at an auction that has the DC Comic trade paperback The Death of Superman, ...
  A: A comic's worth is always relative to who wants it and what they will pay for it. ;) Besides trying ...
justice league8/8/2004
  Q: I remember reading an issue of the justice league where they did battle with a man who was raised in ...
  A: The character you mention is called Ultraa (Jack Grey) and was first seen in JLA #153. I don't know ...
covers8/2/2004
  Q: I recently bought 3 comics that were in a trade cover, not real sure what that means! I want to open ...
  A: Crystal, A trade cover is a collection of comics that were previously published as single issues. ...
Zero Hour Character4/12/2004
  Q: There was a character in the Zero Hour series that had a jewel in his chest that may have been power ...
  A: Ryan, I am not sure how he was featured in Zero Hour without digging through my comics boxes, but I ...
story changes4/1/2004
  Q: So what are the current explanations for the characters Black Canary, Batgirl and Supergirl? ...
  A: David, I share your confusion with some of the rewrites DC has done in recent years. The current ...
Batman/Joker3/31/2004
  Q: I have always thought that the Joker is the most colourful villain in the Batman comics,and pretty ...
  A: Geoffrey, I believe you are talking about Catwoman Annual #3, published in 1996 as an Elseworlds ...
Batman comic book3/16/2004
  Q: I am still collecting comics today but I have a question about a book that appeared in the late 70's ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, I was on vacation. I set my vacation days on the site here (I thought) but ...
DC Comic Character2/28/2004
  Q: There was a Dc character in the late 70's early 80's I believe. He was kind of a space adventurer ...
  A: I'm sorry but I don't know for sure who you are asking about. I know of a few DC space adventurer ...
Locating older issues ?10/10/2003
  Q: "Hello Mr. Hope!! I could use your help and suggestions on a Christmas gift idea I have thought of ...
  A: sorry for the delay, I was out of town. I think your idea is wonderful and you are in luck. Though ...
Bat Man Book & Record set7/21/2003
  Q: I have a DC comics (BAT MAN book & record set) The date on it is 1976. The album/book is in fine to ...
  A: Honestly, memorabilia isn't my specialty, but I did notice that BR-512 has Neal Adams cover art. I ...

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