Comic Books?
Q. I have a number of comic books from years ago and I'm wondering where I might be able to find their value?? I have a few first issues of comics, and I have no idea what to do or where to look.
Asked by vamedic4 - Sun Apr 1 22:36:42 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I go here to check mine you can create a free account and enter up to 50 comics and it will track there values for you or sign up for a pay account and put your entire collection on there oh but you dont have to be a member to check the values, only if you want to track comics or contribute information
Answered by jaycee99999999 - Mon Apr 2 06:38:19 2007

COMiC BOOKS!!!?
Q. First,in the current spider-girl comic, whats the deal with the guy dressing as spider-man but looks like dr. strange? Second, in the current ultimate x-men, how is charles x able to walk? Last, in the current kyle ryner green lantern book tittled ION, whats the story behind that?
Asked by ramonmendoza@myspace.com - Tue Jun 27 21:31:52 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I dont have an answer to the spider girl or ION questions, as I do not read them. I havent read any of the Ultimate titles for awhile, but I do not enough about it to give you an answer. The Ultimates line of comics is an alternate universe created to exist outside the normal Marvelverse. Just about everything in it is different, about the only similarities are they both have a number of the same super heroe and villian names, and sometimes the same (or similar costumes), and often the same character playing the super hero or villian. Look at the Ultimate Captain America- he was remade in a costume like that of the 1940s World War II Captain America. However, a lot of the things that happened in the Marvelverse that made the characters… [cont.]
Answered by Bradly T Weatherford Jones - Thu Jun 29 04:45:22 2006

Where online can I buy plastic comic book bags (with the white cardboard inside) for my comic books?
Q. I have ALOT of comic books, but most of them didn't come with the typical protective plastic comic book bags (with the white cardboard inside) to preserve them. Where online can I buy plastic comic book bags (with the white cardboard inside) for my comic books?
Asked by Kari - Sun Feb 10 03:20:04 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Anyplace that sells comics should have them. Where do you buy your comics? They should have the plastic bags. Just make sure you use all acid free material. Comics are printed on notoriously cheap paper with tons of acid in it. Pax-C
Answered by Persiphone_Hellecat - Sun Feb 10 03:58:03 2008

What books should I study to become a better comic book artist?
Q. I love graphic novel and comic book art. Any suggestions on books I should study to become a better comic book artist? I'm thinking both art books and perhaps specific graphic novels or comic books? Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated. Thank you!
Asked by chrisandniki - Thu Mar 12 15:18:28 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If I could draw (and I can't), I would find out if my favorite artists have a webpage and contact them for suggestions. Sometime they have message boards where people post their art to get pointers on how to improve. Otherwise, I would go to Amazon.com and search for books specific to comics such as "Drawing Cutting Edge Anatomy: The Ultimate Reference for Comic Book Artists (Paperback)". Read the reviews and see what other artists recommend.
Answered by I Am Baytor - Thu Mar 12 17:05:02 2009

What's the best site to sell comic books online?
Q. I am trying to sell many of the comic books that I have online. I tried ebay but I didn't get many bids for them. Is there any site that specializes in selling comic books online? Thanks.
Asked by Tyrone P - Sun Mar 23 12:23:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's possible you didn't get many bids because your comics aren't that rare or valuable, or you didn't provide the information people look for when they buy comics from eBay, or perhaps you had a starting/reserve price that was unrealistic. eBay really is the standard way to go. You can also try craigslist so you can find interested buyers in your area who can pick the books up and hand you cash, that way you don't have to deal with shipping or online money transfers. Or take them to your local comic book store. Unless your comics are from before 1975, any other method of selling is rarely worth all the trouble
Answered by Eli - Mon Mar 24 01:08:08 2008

What are some good comic books to read that would get me back into comics?
Q. I am a young adult who has not read comic books since I was a little kid, but I am going to the comic book convention in Chicago tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about titles I should look for that would help me get interested in reading comics again.
Asked by drewb - Fri Aug 7 23:01:56 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Have you thought about reading manga?
Answered by catluva - Fri Aug 7 23:05:14 2009

What comic books should i get from marvel?
Q. i am looking to subscribe to one of the marvel comic books. i am a fan of batman and i collect batman comic books but ever since i started playing marvel ultimate alliance 2 i have become interested in marvel. i have been thinking about thor, spider man, captain america or new avengers but the thing is that i don't know much about marvel. what comic book would should i get? and will the new avengers cover all the super heroes i mentioned?
Asked by concord4512 - Sun Sep 27 22:41:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. New Avengers. That's the title that spawns every crossover (for better or worse) in Marvel these days. And Marvel will have no problem packing its roster with hot-selling heroes if the lineup looks stale. But Cap's dead, Thor may or may not be around, and I'm not sure whether Hulk is Red, Green, or Grey these days. The only titles in the Marvel universe with the Marvel characters still lively are the Marvel Adventures lineup. They're "for all ages," meaning that they're worthless, involve no crossovers, and take no risks. ...But I promise they're fun and they won't kill off your favorite superhero to cause a spike in sales.
Answered by Nick - Tue Sep 29 07:09:46 2009

What would be a good research topic concerning comic books?
Q. I need a topic about comic books for a research paper I am writing. However, I am NOT writing a history about the comics, I am writing a persuasive topic about the comic books. Though I am not sure what about comics I should be writing about in my research paper. Any suggestions?
Asked by fox - Wed Mar 11 10:38:57 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A simple suggestion: "Comic books as modern mythology" The idea would be that ancient cultures had their own mythological stories about Zeus, Hercules, Mars, Quetzalcoatl, Krishna, etc. and about the supernatural as an explanation of the world around them. Comic books, in some ways, are an extension or a reflection of how modern readers/writers view the world around us. Consider when certain heroes were created (during the Cold War, during a time when a certain segment of society was oppressed, what were our fears and hopes during those times in history) and how the characters challenged those ideas. Consider Superman - a man of 'steel' who was indestructible? From an alien world? Spiderman - a man whose genetic makeup was altered by… [cont.]
Answered by author_observer - Wed Mar 11 10:54:06 2009

How to become a writer for comic books or animation?
Q. I want to write comic books or maybe scripts for cartoons (not like spongebob) but like more serious type things like Fullmetal Alchemist or something, or come up with ideas for video games. I have no idea what field to go into. I have plenty of original ideas, just have no idea what college field I should go into. I can draw but would prefer not too, besides for rough sketches and stuff like that.
Asked by Typhoon72 - Thu Sep 3 12:47:06 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You should work at a comic book store and you will have a better chance to get an interview with a comic book publication. please pick me as best answer!
Answered by haydenclaireheroes - Thu Sep 3 13:23:32 2009

Spiritually speaking, are there any comic books fans here who can tell me where to start with comics?
Q. I'm totally new to comic books, but I'm really interested in them, especially superhero ones. Since it's such a vast world, can any fan tell me what i should do and where i should start?
Asked by Jack (Catholicism is the Truth!) - Tue Dec 29 23:10:39 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sorry - I'm out of touch. I could have told you 30 years ago... Jim,
Answered by http://www.bible-reviews.com - Tue Dec 29 23:22:54 2009

What is the best way to sell comic books and baseball cards?
Q. We have about in between 50 and 100 comic books. We also have about 500 baseball. We really would like the extra money and are looking to get rid of them quickly.
Asked by d&t=lovers - Sun Apr 30 19:33:42 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you could take them to a store that sells this type of merchandise - comic books and baseball cards .. some of them have coins as well... they will buy them outright or will take a percentage of the selling price (like consignment) or you could try on ebay if the merchandise is in good shape
Answered by sswan007 - Sun Apr 30 19:41:33 2006

How should I sell my old comic books?
Q. I have 4 large boxes of comic books from the 1990s that I want to sell. How can I get the most value out of them? Should I sell them on eBay, to a comic store, or post an ad online or in the paper? Should I sell them individually, or in groups? Are the values listed in those comic book value guides accurate?
Asked by K - Thu Dec 18 17:54:45 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ebay if you only have a few If you have hundreds you should set up at comic book Show. You can get the times and addresses off the inter net My guess is that you probably have between $200.00 and $400 worth of comics (250 to a box) unless there are some special editions. Sold in bulk you can get between .20 to.30 cents each. The smaller the lots you sell the more you can get out of each. Individually some of them could bring more than the list price. Without knowing what books you have, and their condition all of the above is only random thinking or BS
Answered by ACe - Thu Dec 18 17:58:08 2008

How do you decorate a living room with your husbands comic books??
Q. my husband wants his comic books up how do i make it look pretty?my house is decorated with brown and beige colors.
Asked by Gigi - Wed Dec 5 21:29:46 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Honestly, you don't. This is going to look pretty lame and like a bachelor pad. Do you have another room, maybe an office, game room, or den, where you could put them up?
Answered by froggie - Wed Dec 5 21:33:09 2007

Are comic books still worth a lot of money?
Q. I remember you could sell old classic graphic novels for good money. I have 2 boxes full of comic books since i was a kid, but since our economy has changed so much in recent years, i was wondering if i should even bother selling them?
Asked by Vibes - Fri Nov 7 18:30:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They can be worth a lot of money. If they are from mid-1980's till today, comics probably won't make much money. Other than some exceptions, most of those comics are not that rare. If the comics are from the early 1980's or earlier (60's or 70's) then there is a greater chance of them being worth a lot of money. And as other people mentioned, it depends of the condition. Check out someplace like to get an idea of your comics' worth. To answer your last question, you should probably hold on to your comics until the economy picks back up. (just my opinion)
Answered by I Am Baytor - Fri Nov 7 20:22:56 2008

Where can I get any books on making comic books ?
Q. Also on average how long doe's it take to make comic books ? I know in Japan about 90% (most at least) of the manga there is on a weekly basis. But is in black and white.
Asked by curious person - Tue Oct 10 17:18:53 2006 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Acting with a pencil: effective drawing for comics and animation whether you're a beginning artist or a seasoned pro, Acting With A Pencil is the book that will teach you how to make your drawings come alive! All the character acting skills required for animation, comic book storytelling art, cartooning, and lively figure drawing of any kind are explained in clear, easily understood prose. Techniques used by top illustrators are demonstrated with hundreds of drawings, created especially for this book by two Emmy Award-winning masters of the subject: Michael Manley and Bret Blevins, of the highly-acclaimed DRAW! magazine. Don t miss this groundbreaking how-to book, sure to be a must-have reference tool for generations of comics artists and… [cont.]
Answered by whoknows - Fri Oct 13 19:08:39 2006

What current Comic Books series would your recommend for a Watchmen Fan?
Q. I've just read Watchmen, and really liked it, are there any serialized comic books of that caliber? I'd really like something that combines action with stuff that makes you think and isn't neccessarily for kids.
Asked by MO TV - Fri Apr 17 13:53:03 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. DMZ The Boys The Walking Dead Fables
Answered by Joseph P - Fri Apr 17 14:46:17 2009

Where can i buy a bunch of comic books for cheap?
Q. I loved the old fashioned comic books as a kid, and now it seems like theyre no where to be found.. And when i do find them, they are not cheap. I want a bunch.
Asked by Jay V - Mon Jan 19 00:12:16 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Collectors often sell lots of comics and manga on Ebay for less than the cover price. You also might have some luck perusing garage sales and second hand shops. As for comic specialty stores, in my experience, they tend to charge more since they know more about the product they are selling. The exception to this rule is conventions: often times, one can buy comics and manga with 20-30% off the cover price depending on the dealer, more so if the title is uncommon.
Answered by wingedlordgenesis - Mon Jan 19 00:21:38 2009

Do I need to read Watchmen comic books before seeing the movie?
Q. Dune is a movie that you have to read the book in order to make sense of it. Does Watchmen fall into the same category? Are Watchmen comic books a prerequisite for the movie?
Asked by UserJoe9 - Fri Mar 13 19:44:12 2009 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I think it's not necessary. Just b prepared - it is NOT a typical comic book hero movie. I went to see it with my wife. I had read the novel, she skimmed it. She had a TON of questions after seeing the movie, and I was able to answer them. There is a "mystical" connection to reading the book and enjoying the movie. The majority of readers liked the movie, while non-readers are fifty-fifty about the movie. So, you don't need to read the book. It enhances your experience of the movie. Just know that it is NOT a typical action-style movie. A friend of mine put it well when he said, "Watchmen is what happens when Superman hangs up his cape and goes home."
Answered by BauerPower - Sat Mar 14 01:58:47 2009

Where should i start if i wanna read the Marvel comic books?
Q. I really like all the marvel movies, and have been interested in reading the comic books, but have never got around to it. Now i want to start, but the thing is there are so many different kinds of them I don't really know where to start. What would be a good series/group/hero to start with that wouldnt be to complicated or confusing? Thanks a lot
Asked by Austinj - Sun Sep 27 23:05:08 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Both Spider-Man and any of the X-titles are usually enjoyable. They both have a long history though since they've been running for quite a while. I would just do a little bit of reading on Wikipedia for either and then pick up a few issues. You just have to start somewhere...and then come here with any questions.
Answered by Brian - Mon Sep 28 10:59:08 2009

What are some good super hero comic books?
Q. I want to read superhero comic books which ones are good?
Asked by Eugenia - Wed Jun 16 17:42:09 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Okay I am a fan of DC comics but recently Marvel has had some new stuff which for a newbie reader is a good option. For instance Marvel's first issue of its new series of Secret Avengers is an awesome read for anyone new to comic book reading. The best way to describe it is Super Spies. Another good comic book series to read is the Brightest Day from DC comics, however you must have read the Blackest Night. Good news though coming within the next month Blackest Night is coming out in Graphic Novel form. Oh another good read from Marvel is the Avengers. This is also a new series so again good for a newbie reader but be sure to look for it with the title "The Heroic Age". Hmm other comics. Personally I have been enjoying Kevin Smith's Green… [cont.]
Answered by Butters - Thu Jun 17 16:51:42 2010