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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Comic Book search challenge | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: The question can be summed up by the blog posts here: http://mycomicquest.blogspot.com/ including ... A: I will be honest: I have no idea where this story could have been published. If this is a horror ... | |
| marvel comic | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1972 marvel team-up comic spider-man and the thing. It is dated Jan 6 with a number below ... A: My guess is that you have the issue #6 from Marvel Team Up. The number you gave me does not mean ... | |
| star wars collectors addition | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: i was going through a deceased parents things, and i have come across a marvel special edition star ... A: Sorry for the late reply but I was out of town. You are referring to the MARVEL SPECIAL EDITION ... | |
| star war comic | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My husband has a Marvel Special Edition featuring Star Wars #1 and #2. It is an oversized comic that ... A: FYI, there were two versions of each book. I presume that you have the regular version of each ... | |
| Star Wars comics | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 Star Wars comics that I cannot find in any data base , but I found you on google, can you ... A: The Wonder Woman comic you have was published in June 1972 and is from the original series, which ... | |
| are these worth anything? | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: hey there! I found some marvel comics when I was cleaning the basement, their all in plastic sleeves ... A: Sorry for the delay as I was out of town. Web of Spiderman in nice condition is worth 10$ Marvel ... | |
| old star wars comicx | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Question on some old comics I have #1,#2,#3 Starwars reprint Aug 1977, $.35 blank(white) upc box. ... A: Yep. Issue #1 is worth around 20-30$ if in near mint condition. If you have the book in a lesser ... | |
| Define | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: Can you define what "white pages" mean? Is this an industry term? Is it new? I have a few comics ... A: For the 80s book, it all depends on which paper it was printed. Most of the comics were still ... | |
| Define "white pages" | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Can you define what "white pages" mean? Is this an industry term? Is it new? I have a few comics ... A: Sorry not to have replied earlier but I was out of town until today. White pages mean exactly what ... | |
| value of marvel spiderman comics | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: recently i found in my loft around 200 old spiderman comics, the earliest date i found starts at feb ... A: Before answering this question, I would need to know the exact titles and issues of the spiderman ... | |
| Superhero Strength Classification | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: 1. What is the strength classification and powers of every Marvel and DC superhero and villain? 2. ... A: Re:1, I do not possess the expertise to answer your question. Re:2, Wolverine was not born with ... | |
| large size comic books | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I have three Marvel Treasury Edition large size comic books that date from the late 70's. ... A: Sorry for the late answer but I was out of town. You should be aware that the value of these books ... | |
| Star Wars comics. | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I've recently brought two Star War's comic both published in Nov 1979, issues number 90 and 91. 90 ... A: According to the various price guides I have access to, those books are worth about 10-12 bucks each ... | |
| spinner rack | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I have come into possession of a 1960 spinner rack in very good shape with the tin signs on top ... A: Sorry for not replying earlier. To be honest, I am not sure how much this is worth. It may be ... | |
| Web of Spiderman #1 Comic Price | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I would like to sell my Web of Spiderman issue #1 but didn't know the price range in the market. I ... A: Sorry for the delay but I was researching this title. I could not find any reference to a special ... | |
| comic book lots | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: How do I go about selling all my comics. I need prices for them and I'm not sure how to do that? ... A: Here a few tips to sell your collection : 1. Before pricing your issues, you need to grade the ... | |
| star wars 1977 reprint 1977 | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: My wife runs a coffee shop and a lady brougt in some star wars comics to get rid of from her sons ... A: This may be your lucky day. From the description you just gave me, you are referring to the rare ... | |
| comics | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: i have a few books i would like to price.first is marvel super heros secert wars#8.next is spiderman ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding but I am still out of town. I could help you there if I had access ... | |
| National Lampoon | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: I have come upon old National Lampoon comic books in good condition from the mid 1970's. Are there ... A: I am not so much an expert in mags. Every book is likely to be worth something. It all depends on ... | |
| 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: sorry for the delay in responding but I was away for a few days. Rather than answering all of your ... | |
| term | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: what does the term " cgc value" mean when relating to comic books A: CGC refers to a grading company called Comics Guarantee Cy, which became famous a few years back for ... | |
| collecting | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: hey i was wondering if i wanted to check to see how much a comic is worth, what is the most reliable ... A: There are many online and offline sources where you can check the value of your book : The most ... | |
| Wolverine #1 | 4/27/2005 |
| Q: Hey Nicolas. You seem to have some knowledge of where I"m comin from here. I was wondering if you ... A: The first issue from the 4-ish limited series of Wolverine (1982) sells for around 50$, in NM ... | |
| how can i learn | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - hey nicolas i'm a huge fan of marvel super heroes and villans but the only ... A: Sorry I was out of town again. Some books are in b&w and softcover. You are talking about the ... | |
| how can i learn | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: hey nicolas i'm a huge fan of marvel super heroes and villans but the only taste of them i can get ... A: You would think that the essential books are those who get the attention of Hollywood. Partly true. ... | |
| how can i learn | 3/9/2005 |
| Q: hey nicolas i'm a huge fan of marvel super heroes and villans but the only taste of them i can get ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding but I was out of town until yesterday. I fully empathize with ... | |
| value of comics | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: my names peter im from the uk.i have come across around 300 comics.mainly star ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. Without a more precise list, it is difficult for me to respond. ... | |
| old books | 2/24/2005 |
| Q: I am very interested in how you keep your old books in good conditions. I have boxes of old comic ... A: You need to put your books in plastic bags and back them with backing boards. Both of them need to ... | |
| reading comic book | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: how can i accede free comic book my children? i wish you the best luck. thank you very much. A: You may want to check this link re: Free Comic Book Day which will take place in comic shops around ... | |
| 2000AD | 11/9/2004 |
| Q: This may not be your area, but perhaps you could direct me somewhere. It is regarding 2000AD comics. ... A: I am out of town until saturday and do not have access to my guides. You may want to check the ... | |
| x-men | 11/6/2004 |
| Q: I have a detailed question that needs a detailed answer the subject is x-men I want to get every ... A: Your question is a litle complex to answer. I used to read X Men during the golden years but I have ... | |
| Who defeated Wolverine? | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: Nicholas thanks for the answer. **But is punisher yellow haired?If so maybe its him. **Look this guy ... A: Just had a look in my comic book collection. Could not find it. I only have Wolverine books until ... | |
| Who defeated Wolverine? | 7/10/2004 |
| Q: I wanted to know the name of the character who fought wolverine in a comic.(Im sorry I don't know ... A: Sorry to to have replied earlier but I was away for few days. I remember reading a Punisher story ... | |
| Price value | 5/28/2004 |
| Q: Around what is the price value for spiderman comic books in pretty good condition that were issued ... A: To be able to answer your question, I would need both the title of the series (as there are several ... | |
| Jughead comic Book | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: I was woundering if you could tell me the price of one from 1975 #238 in very good condition. A: I am now back in town. According to my guide, this issue is worth between 2$ (for very good ... | |
| Sray Bullets | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: I have a first print of Stray Bullets 4 by Dave Lapham. This particular issue has an error in it ... A: I have never heard of this error. I doubt this book would be worth a lot though. A regular edition ... | |
| collection | 1/2/2004 |
| Q: 300 of them i have always thought about collecting comics even though ive never bought one do you ... A: It is a little difficult without knowing what titles are included how much the whole collection is ... | |
| A comic book grade inquiry | 12/20/2003 |
| Q: My name is Frank from Melbourne Florida.I have been collecting comic books myself seriously since ... A: Nice to talk to a serious collector as you seem to be. A couple of comments : I am surprised that ... | |
| A box of comics | 12/16/2003 |
| Q: Hello, I bought a box of comic books by mistake at a local auction. I understand that it was a box ... A: A few comments I can already make with a quick glance : - you do not seem to have complete set - ... | |
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I have been collecting comics for 20 years, mostly Marvel from the 70s and 80s. I have a pretty large collection of comics and portfolios. I am a big Fan of Walt Simonson and P Craig Russell in particular.
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