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About Deran McKeen
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Expertise
I am an expert on the storylines of most DC and Marvel comics particularly the X-Men, Justice League and most Marvel comics of the 70's, 80's and early 90's. The characters with which I am the most familiar are Daredevil, Iron Man, Batman, the various members of the Justice Society, the Hulk, Captain America, the Avengers, Green Lantern, The Flash and the Teen Titans. Anything I don't know I will be more than happy to research for you until you get the answer you are looking for.

Experience
I have collected comic books for 35 years and have close relatives in the industry who helped shape the direction of comics in the early seventies.

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Bachelor's of Sociology Masters of Business Administration

   

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SubjectDate Asked

graphic novels11/15/2009
  Q: I'm just starting to get into graphic novels and I was wondering what would be the best one to pick ...
  A: Wow! Back in the 'day' there were only a few to choose from but now there are so many! My advice ...
wondering the value of a comic book11/14/2009
  Q: i am wondering the value of a comic book i have "the amazing spiderman vol 1 #96 may 1971"
  A: Listed below is a link to the Grand Comic Database that many of us "experts" use in determining ...
Sorry to bother again but I have one last question11/10/2009
  Q: I'm really sorry for bothering you. However I have one final question it may take some time to read ...
  A: No bother whatsoever, that's what I'm here for! (Hey, how do you pronounce Deuk's name? is it like ...
The Joker?11/10/2009
  Q: I have been writing my own book and my friends tell me that my bad guy in the story does stuff that ...
  A: Wow Deuk sounds like a real sicko! I think he's somewhat comparable to the Joker, but not ...
Marve Universes11/6/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the second line of defense called the Borderer, the protector of the Shiar Empire? ...
  A: Thus far not all 300 have been revealed but, listed below is a link to the Marvel Universe ...
unwrapped comics11/4/2009
  Q: I have 2 packs of 3 comics in each of Batman never been opened I believe they are from about 1970's, ...
  A: Actually they are probably not worth too much but its hard to tell. In the 1970s Marvel and DC would ...
Marve Universes10/30/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the second line of defense called the Borderer, the protector of the Shiar Empire? ...
  A: Wow, I have actually never heard of those! You got me! I will refer your question to the Question ...
Marve Universes10/30/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the second line of defense called the Borderer, the protector of the Shiar Empire?
  A: One of the other experts just sent me this on the Borderers! I just ran across information about ...
manufacturing anomaly10/26/2009
  Q: I have a silver surfer #18 from 1970 in which the interior was folded backward. This means that the ...
  A: Salut Adrien - According to this website that a lot of us "experts" use the issue could be worth ...
Justice League comic10/9/2009
  Q: In the late 1980's I bought a Justice League comic at a bookstore because it was the next issue in ...
  A: My best guess is that the issue you are talking about is Justice League #3 (July 1987)which featured ...
Hulk10/8/2009
  Q: Would Wolverine or the Hulk beg Q for help if they were facing imminent death from a superior enemy? ...
  A: I doubt it. The only instance I could conceive of Wolverine begging would be to save someone else ...
Star Wars related comics10/5/2009
  Q: The Star Wars magazines in question consist of: Star Wars Official Poster Monthly issues 2, 3, 4, ...
  A: My pleasure! The London issues in particular might have great value since they were generally ...
Comic10/4/2009
  Q: 1. What is top ten MU characters? 2. Is MU better than DC? 3. What is all of Gladiator (Kallark) ...
  A: I'm going to assume you intend MU to mean the "Marvel Universe", if that's not correct shoot me back ...
Galactus9/28/2009
  Q: Who requires more energy to continue living? A) Galactus B) Crystalline Entity More thorough ...
  A: Wow, hard to say since both consume planets in order to gain sustenance. My guess is that Galactus ...
Wolverine9/25/2009
  Q: Could Wolverine push a 1.5-ton car up a mountain, while the vehicle was in park? Wolverine vs. ...
  A: Sure they could do it, but whether or not it would actually render the victim unconscious would be ...
Wolverine9/24/2009
  Q: Could Wolverine push a 1.5-ton car up a mountain, while the vehicle was in park? Wolverine vs. ...
  A: Yes mind melds would work per se in that a connection could be established, but whether or not the ...
quantum torpedoes9/24/2009
  Q: How would 15 quantum torpedoes affect the following? A) Superman Prime B) Galactus C) Thanos D) ...
  A: They have a higher explosive yield (measured in isotons in the Trekverse) and can thus penetrate ...
Wolverine9/24/2009
  Q: Could Wolverine push a 1.5-ton car up a mountain, while the vehicle was in park? Wolverine vs. ...
  A: Not very easily. I think that over time he might be able to accomplish that, but it would take ...
quantum torpedoes9/24/2009
  Q: How would 15 quantum torpedoes affect the following? A) Superman Prime B) Galactus C) Thanos D) ...
  A: The quantum torpedo was adopted as a weapon to use against the Borg (originally) because its energy ...
torpedoes9/21/2009
  Q: What effect would an Enterprise-D photon torpedo barrage (15 torpedoes) have on the following? A) ...
  A: 15 torpedoes is quite a bit since they are encased anti-matter, so here are my thoughts... A) ...
Archie drawing from Bob Montana9/21/2009
  Q: I won a 21 x 7 sketch with four sections of an Archie comic drawn by Bob Montana and signed by him. ...
  A: Wow, its hard to say the value on original art, particularly one that old. I'm honestly not sure ...
Data9/18/2009
  Q: What would the effect be if Data hit the following in the face/head as hard as he could? A) Thor B) ...
  A: Thor - Surfer he might feel a little uncomfortable, Galactus, Celestial, Doomsday or Thanos probably ...
Data9/18/2009
  Q: What would the effect be if Data hit the following in the face/head as hard as he could? A) Thor B) ...
  A: Exactly! The Surfer's outer coating was designed to withstand the rigors of space, and Doomsday's ...
Data9/18/2009
  Q: What would the effect be if Data hit the following in the face/head as hard as he could? A) Thor B) ...
  A: A) My guess is that the effect would be similar to you or I hitting someone slightly larger than ...
Surfer9/18/2009
  Q: Would very powerful beings such as Thanos, Thor, Superman Prime, Galactus, Silver Surfer, Spectre, ...
  A: That one is tough and let me start out by kind of disqualifying myself since I HATE Thor! At one ...
Surfer9/17/2009
  Q: Would very powerful beings such as Thanos, Thor, Superman Prime, Galactus, Silver Surfer, Spectre, ...
  A: Yeah the Surfer is an immensely powerful entity whose upper power limits are pretty high. I think ...
Surfer9/16/2009
  Q: Would very powerful beings such as Thanos, Thor, Superman Prime, Galactus, Silver Surfer, Spectre, ...
  A: Hola John - From what little I know about those 'mega beings' they perpetually regenerate their ...
Relocation?9/16/2009
  Q: I have dreamed of creating/drawing comics since I was young and have recently decided to pursue it ...
  A: That's awesome! That's been a dream of mine as well but hasn't yet materialized so I hope it will ...
Comics I have many questions??!!8/22/2009
  Q: Well ill get started i have many thor comics the numbers are #393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 ...
  A: Happy to help. Listed below is a link to a website that a lot of us 'experts' use to get an idea of ...
Batman8/18/2009
  Q: What effect would the following have on Batman, if he was in his Batsuit? A) Armus' energy ...
  A: Hey John - I think that's correct, my 'old man' is a structural/forensic engineer and I often rely ...
green cyborg panel comic again8/18/2009
  Q: The website will not allow me to add a followup, so a new thread will start here, on that comic book ...
  A: Kirby did do a lot of cyborg/android type art in the early 70s so that might lead to something. ...
Batman8/18/2009
  Q: What effect would the following have on Batman, if he was in his Batsuit? A) Armus' energy ...
  A: Yep Superman is a real pain to assess since his strength has been portrayed so differently over the ...
Comic Book search challenge8/17/2009
  Q: I have been looking for years - and spending too much money buying the wrong comics - for a comic I ...
  A: You bet - A lot of speculative fiction like that was 'hot' in the early 1970s so that time period ...
Comic Book search challenge8/17/2009
  Q: I have been looking for years - and spending too much money buying the wrong comics - for a comic I ...
  A: I don't have access to your e-mail, but can post follow up replies on AllExperts that should send ...
Batman8/17/2009
  Q: What effect would the following have on Batman, if he was in his Batsuit? A) Armus' energy ...
  A: Oh Hi O Gazimus John - A) That much electricity would overload his central nervous system and kill ...
Comic Book search challenge8/15/2009
  Q: I have been looking for years - and spending too much money buying the wrong comics - for a comic I ...
  A: Carl - Thanks so much for the detailed description. I have looked high and low and asked ...
DOUBLE BOOK8/15/2009
  Q: I have a hulk 326 with a single cover but double comics(same issue twice under 1 cover)- is this ...
  A: Yes, that is extremely rare as it constitutes an error in the production process. The value on ...
Superman7/14/2009
  Q: How strong is Thanos? How would he fare against Q, Nagilum, or a Douwd? Phoenix vs. Thanos Q vs. ...
  A: Thanos is pretty much equivalent to Darkseid in the DC Universe and has enough strength to stand ...
superman7/11/2009
  Q: got a superman record with read along comic from 1976,like to know if it has any value?
  A: I thought I was the only person in the world who had one of those! For a long time the ...
pets7/7/2009
  Q: Have the following ever had pets, or do they like domesticated animals? A) Superman B) Batman C) ...
  A: A) In 1955 DC Comics introduced a dog from the planet Krypton, who became Superman's pet Krypto. ...
DC COMIC7/2/2009
  Q: I have a dc comic limited collectors edition superman vs the flash - 1976. I was wondering the value ...
  A: Who wins? I get asked that all the time! Okay check out this website listed below and see if the ...
Superman7/2/2009
  Q: 1)Could the following utterly kill Superman (no kryptonite)? If not, what kind of damage could be ...
  A: Opinions vary, some say he only entered a death like state to allow himself to heal and wasn't truly ...
Superman7/2/2009
  Q: 1)Could the following utterly kill Superman (no kryptonite)? If not, what kind of damage could be ...
  A: Wow, I've never seen that level of strength from Aquaman (one of my top ten most favorite comic ...
Superman7/1/2009
  Q: 1)Could the following utterly kill Superman (no kryptonite)? If not, what kind of damage could be ...
  A: Without the use of Kryptonite (or magic), no one on the list should be able to kill Superman. My ...
fights6/29/2009
  Q: Quintessence vs. Q Captain Marvel vs. Q Captain Marvel vs. Gog Phoenix vs. Spectre Gog vs. ...
  A: Hmmm probably Eternity. I am one of those lucky people who was born with a really frightening ...
fights6/29/2009
  Q: Quintessence vs. Q Captain Marvel vs. Q Captain Marvel vs. Gog Phoenix vs. Spectre Gog vs. ...
  A: I'm not familiar with Quintessence Captain Marvel hasn't shown much ability to manipulate reality ...
fights6/29/2009
  Q: Phoenix vs. Nagilum Spectre vs. Q Spectre vs. Edo god Spectre vs. Nagilum Presence vs. Q ...
  A: The Watcher indicated in Uncanny X-Men #137 that the Phoenix Force was 'second only to that of the ...
Superman6/29/2009
  Q: Yeah, I spilled some milk the other day, so now the 'o' key on my keyboard no longer works. I have ...
  A: Sounds like a plan! 1) No, Superman's torso is strong enough to withstand the gravity, pressure, ...
DC/Marvel6/25/2009
  Q: Superman is DC comics, and the Hulk is Marvel comics. Yet the two have fought each other. How does ...
  A: A) Wolverine is hard to judge since his ability to heal himself has been depicted so inconsistently ...
DC/Marvel6/25/2009
  Q: Superman is DC comics, and the Hulk is Marvel comics. Yet the two have fought each other. How does ...
  A: It depends on the situation. I think Data could easily bench press more than Wolverine and push ...
Hulk6/25/2009
  Q: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY6zSRKA7xY In the above clip, at 35 seconds, Hulk smashes a huge ...
  A: Wow, Wolverine got thrown a beating in that clip! Some of the issues I have with the clip are, why ...
movies6/25/2009
  Q: When a movie is made about Superman, Batman, Spiderman, X-Men, etc., do the writers of the movie ...
  A: Superman and Batman are owned 'franchises' where the writers/creators sold most of the rights they ...
DC/Marvel6/25/2009
  Q: Superman is DC comics, and the Hulk is Marvel comics. Yet the two have fought each other. How does ...
  A: Spider-Man actually 'cheated' and lured the Hulk towards a construction site where the Green Goliath ...
DC/Marvel6/24/2009
  Q: Superman is DC comics, and the Hulk is Marvel comics. Yet the two have fought each other. How does ...
  A: Yes, every once in a while the 'bigshots' from DC and Marvel used to get together and publish joint ...
Marvel Comics6/22/2009
  Q: I was cleaning and found a couple of 20 year old comic books. (1) is "the Amazing Spider-Man" Vol 1 ...
  A: A lot depends on the condition they are in, but if they are in the plastic covers odds are they are ...
Joker stories6/20/2009
  Q: I'm looking for the best graphic novels featuring the joker, batman's antagonist,so as to complete ...
  A: Yeah, when portrayed correctly the Joker is one of the most frightening super villains ever to ...
rare comic6/18/2009
  Q: its a first issue,collectors edition,on the front cover it says... PETER PARKER THE SPECTACULAR ...
  A: www.comicspriceguide.com Check out the website listed above and see if it might have a value ...
Wolverine Questions5/27/2009
  Q: Okay, I am fairly new to the X-Men world. My uncle is a die-hard fan, but I hesitate to ask him ...
  A: That is an excellent question! Wolverine's dog tags have been portrayed pretty inconsistently in ...
idea for a recycling comic5/11/2009
  Q: I am the Co-Franchisor of a Rubbish Franchise, we have a superhero called Mr Rubbish ...
  A: What a great idea! My suggestion would be to contact the independent publishers of comic books ...
who would win5/4/2009
  Q: Who is the red head with telekenetic abilities on X-Men? as a class 5 mutant was she the most ...
  A: That is Jean Grey, who has gone by the code names Marvel Girl and Phoenix. According to the X-Men ...
Comics5/2/2009
  Q: My brother came across a box of his comic books from the 70's. They are all in fairly good ...
  A: http://www.comicspriceguide.com/ Hi Vic - Check out this website above it should help you and can ...
Hyppolyta (Wonder Womans Mother)4/19/2009
  Q: In her back story Hyppolyta is the reincarnated soul of a cavewoman murdered by her mate (Vandal ...
  A: Wow, I didn't know that! I searched high and low and couldn't find an answer to your question so, ...
Original Batman DC comic #273/26/2009
  Q: How much is an original Batman DC comic #27 May 1939 in mint condition worth?
  A: According to the comics price guide.com website a mint copy of that particular issue would go for ...
are my comics worth anything3/16/2009
  Q: i was recently given a few comics i was wondering if you could help me find what they are worth i ...
  A: http://www.comicspriceguide.com/p-indiv.asp?comicTableID=1461 Here is a link to a website that I ...
Superman3/10/2009
  Q: If Q shrunk the Sun to microscopic size, put it in Superman's stomach, and then snapped his fingers ...
  A: In theory no, his cells should be able to metabolize the solar energy instantly. In various ...
x men question2/16/2009
  Q: i have a question. I have a 1965 marvel/pop art productions first issue #14 X Men comic book, it ...
  A: http://www.comicspriceguide.com/p-indiv.asp?comicTableID=36545 Check out this link, its to a ...
AMAZING SPIDERMAN 1ST PRINT2/13/2009
  Q: I JUST RECEIVED A COPY OF THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN FIRST PRINT. IT'S ALREADY GOING FOR AROUND $140.00 ...
  A: Awesome! Don't let anyone fool you at all that is DEFINITELY a comic that will only appreciate in ...
AMAZING SPIDERMAN 1ST PRINT2/12/2009
  Q: I JUST RECEIVED A COPY OF THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN FIRST PRINT. IT'S ALREADY GOING FOR AROUND $140.00 ...
  A: Can you tell me the issue number? If you can't find it shoot me back an e-mail and maybe I can get ...
marvel comics2/11/2009
  Q: I have some old marvel comics and was wondering if you would be able to tell me a rough estimation ...
  A: Happy to help! Before you have to send me a list though check out this website. ...
Wolverine2/10/2009
  Q: Wolverine vs. Data Phoenix vs. Mr. Mxptslsvjl (Wikipedia says that Mr. has Q-like abilities). ...
  A: Most likely he would. One interesting thing about Wolverine is that he weighs a lot and has near ...
Wolverine2/10/2009
  Q: Wolverine vs. Data Phoenix vs. Mr. Mxptslsvjl (Wikipedia says that Mr. has Q-like abilities). ...
  A: It's hard to say. In various 'future depictions' of the X-Men Wolverine has lived to be centuries ...
Wolverine2/10/2009
  Q: Wolverine vs. Data Phoenix vs. Mr. Mxptslsvjl (Wikipedia says that Mr. has Q-like abilities). ...
  A: Wolverine and Data could potentially fight nearly forever. Even with his healing factor and natural ...
vs2/2/2009
  Q: superman vs wolverine, wolverine vs batman
  A: Superman wouldn't be vulnerable to Wolverine's claws and even his healing factor couldn't stand up ...
Batman2/1/2009
  Q: I collected Batman comics back from 5th to 9th grade... late eighties/early nineties... around the ...
  A: http://www.comics.org/ Above is the link to the Grand Comic Database and, if you punch in the ...
super man vs wolverine, wolverine vs batman1/31/2009
  Q: who would in a battle superman or wolverine, my next question is who would win in a battle wolverine ...
  A: Superman would easily defeat Wolverine, despite Wolvie's impressive mutant powers and adamantium ...
spider-man vs wolverine1/29/2009
  Q: who would win in a battle spider-man or wolverine
  A: Wolverine, hands down. Spiderman has impressive powers and that spider sense, but his abilities ...
Spiderman1/20/2009
  Q: Its derek here. I am now the proud owner of AMAZING SPIDERMAN #583 firts print. Can you tell ...
  A: Congratulations! Early reports are that it is going to be very valuable and something that will be ...
Spiderman1/20/2009
  Q: Its derek here. I am now the proud owner of AMAZING SPIDERMAN #583 firts print. Can you tell ...
  A: Good to hear from you again! Here is a link below that indicates that there have been two ...
Spiderman1/16/2009
  Q: This is quite a coincidence. Just two days ago I contacted you for some advice and today I found ...
  A: Welcome back Derek - Wow! Isn't it funny how things work out like that! Hey, here is a website ...
Superman1/16/2009
  Q: If the Hulk hit Superman as hard as he could, would Superman fall to the ground? Has Superman ever ...
  A: It depends on how much energy Supes had absorbed prior to the fight. At his normal 'default' level ...
superman1/2/2009
  Q: if superman gets his power from the sun what would happen if he flew into the sun would he become ...
  A: Yes, in fact at the end of the Infinite Crisis series two Supermen from parallel universes fly into ...
Superman1/1/2009
  Q: Is Superman strong enough to pick up the Moon and fly away with it? I know he can lift the ...
  A: Superman's strength has been really inconsistently portrayed in the comics but, the latest ...
Flash12/12/2008
  Q: Superman vs. Flash (Arena) Batman vs. Flash (Arena) I read on Wikipedia that Darkseid can go into ...
  A: Boy, that's a loaded question! In DC Comics Presents #27 both heroes raced and it was essentially a ...
Flash12/12/2008
  Q: Superman vs. Flash (Arena) Batman vs. Flash (Arena) I read on Wikipedia that Darkseid can go into ...
  A: Wow that is a tough one! I would guess that, in an Arena type situation, Superman would win. ...
Superman12/10/2008
  Q: Is Superman your favorite non-Star Trek character? Superman vs. Mighty Mouse Superman vs. ...
  A: No, not at all, he's not even my favorite Superhero. I love the characters in the television show ...
Batman12/9/2008
  Q: Darkseid vs. Doomsday Who's more brilliant? A) Adam West Batman B) Michael Keaton Batman (I ...
  A: As impressive a physical specimen as Doomsday is, Darkseid has stood toe-to-toe with Superman and ...
Red Sonja12/1/2008
  Q: How many times has the death or perceived death of Red Sonja occured in comics? And in what issues? ...
  A: That is an interesting genre of comics! Okay, the best thing I can recommend is another of our ...
Red Sonja11/30/2008
  Q: How many times has the death or perceived death of Red Sonja occured in comics? And in what issues? ...
  A: I never got much into barbarian comics and honestly do not know the answer however, listed below is ...
strength11/24/2008
  Q: Who's stronger? A) Incredible Hulk B) King Kong
  A: That's a tough question to answer accurately because the Hulk's strength is so variable. In the ...
Superman11/17/2008
  Q: Is Superman super-intelligent? Is he more intelligent than, say, Dr. McCoy? Q vs. Mr. Mxpsclckjtek ...
  A: Well it depends on what source you use regarding Superman. In some sources there are indications ...
Superman10/30/2008
  Q: Do Superman, Batman, and Spiderman believe in God? Would Nagilum be strong enough to kill Superman ...
  A: (I am guessing that by "God" you are referring to the supreme deity in the Christian faith, if ...
Superman10/21/2008
  Q: Let's say Superman started benchpressing 500 pounds. Would he eventually have to stop, considering ...
  A: Hey John - Is this the same John? Crossing into comic territory? Welcome! Superman's strength is ...
Comic Book Investing10/16/2008
  Q: I have about 150 old comics from the mid-1960s'. I would also love to learn how to purchase comics ...
  A: Welcome to the wonderful world of comics! My first suggestion is to peruse the Marvel and DC comics ...
Beast in the X-Men10/14/2008
  Q: can you settle an argument for me and my sons? Did the Beast ever have a tail? or indeed does he ...
  A: Sure no problem! I have been a fan of the X-Men (Beast's debut comic team) and the Avengers (a ...
Marvel Super Heroes Pennants 196610/9/2008
  Q: I have a 5 Felt Pennants Marvel Super-Heroes 1966. This package has never been opened. The ...
  A: I looked all over the Internet and couldn't find any information so I did a little experiment for ...
wolverine9/22/2008
  Q: i was wondering if you could tell me the value of a comic book that i have......its a 1982 or 1984 ...
  A: If the one you have has Wolverine on the cover with his claws drawn and wiggling his finger in a ...
Flash7/14/2008
  Q: You stated that the Borg could deal with the Flash if they prepared something beforehand. I wonder ...
  A: The real problem I had with the Barry Allen version of The Flash is that in numerous sources it was ...
Green Lantern7/13/2008
  Q: I know you're biased, but who is more powerful? A) X-Men B) DC Universe Which universe do you like ...
  A: All other things being equal, GL could easily defeat Captain America. Unless Cap somehow managed to ...
Aquaman7/12/2008
  Q: Hulk vs. Green Lantern Aquaman vs. Superman 400 Teen Titans vs. Hulk, Captain America, and Green ...
  A: My guess is that Green Lantern could defeat the Hulk and/or find a way to keep him contained until ...
Green Lantern7/12/2008
  Q: I know you're biased, but who is more powerful? A) X-Men B) DC Universe Which universe do you like ...
  A: I am biased! Sorry, I try not to be, but sometimes a certain character just resonates with me! ...
Teen Titans7/12/2008
  Q: Ok, I have no idea who the Teen Titans are or what their powers happen to be, but I'll ask some ...
  A: The Teen Titans were initially created in the 60's and the team consisted of all the sidekicks of ...
comic book values7/8/2008
  Q: My uncle gave me a few comicbooks and I was wondering if you could tell me if they are worth ...
  A: A lot depends on the condition the comics are in, but if its 'sleeved' and on cardboard it's ...

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