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Kudos to FFComics for getting these signature books from the Baltimore Comic-Con for me! A very classy guy who was in touch every step of the way with me.

And Kudos to EvilAsh who was helping him!

Thank you!

Swamp Thing #1

Secrets of Haunted House #5.

Gotta buy more frames to hang these all up!

Now the good and the ugly.

House of Secrets 92. Apparently this was restored before I bought it, 3 edge trimmed and some color touch...with irked eyes I can see it all. Still trying to find the original seller, but since I bought it last year off ebay...good luck with that. Still going to hang it on the wall, just very disappointed about the restoration.

Got this in Friday...unfortunately with the tip right of the case cracked...

I recently participated in a video series that was specifically designed for new comic book collectors.

 

All About Comics on VideoJug.com

 

There are numerous categories that are addressed:

 

Types Of Comic Books

Comic Book Terms

Comic Book Ages

Comic Book Publishers

Choosing Comic Books

Buying Comic Books

Collecting Comic Books

Preserving Comic Books

Comic Book Resources

Comic Book Grading

Comic Book Certification

Comic Book Pricing

Comic Book Pedigrees

Comic Book Selling

Comic Book Alterations

 

Some of the questions that are addressed (in videos from 25 seconds to 2 minutes in length):

 

What is a 'graphic novel'?

What is a 'pulp magazine' or 'pulp fiction'?

What is 'manga'?

What are the different types of comic book covers?

Why do collectors refer to the specific era of a comic book?

What is the most sought after era of comic books?

How often are comic books published?

What are the different genres of comic books?

Which comic book titles should I choose to collect?

What are the most popular modern comic book titles?

Which comic book titles have the most potential to turn a profit?

Are local comic book dealers more trustworthy than Internet dealers?

What are the pros and cons of buying a comic book collection?

What are the pros and cons of buying comic books individually?

What makes a comic book valuable?

When did comic book collecting become popular?

How do you become a comic book collector?

Should I insure my comic books?

How should I handle a collectible comic book?

Where is the best place in my home to store comic books?

What does the 'Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide' provide?

What are some tips for attending a comic book convention?

How do I grade my own comic books?

What does a comic book certification company do?

What are the pros and cons of comic book certification?

Should I expect to get paid Guide prices for my comic books?

How do I set a price for my comic books?

How do I get the best sale price for my comic books?

Where can I purchase pedigree collection books?

How do I know if a book is from a pedigree collection?

What are the pros and cons of selling my comic books individually?

What are the pros and cons of selling my comics as a collection?

Who should I sell my comic books to?

What are the pitfalls of selling comic books?

Should I sell my comic books at a convention?

How does restoration affect a comic book's price?

Should I use tape to repair my comic books?

What is comic book 'color touching'?

What is comic book 'de-acidification'?

Do I need to disclose comic book alterations before a sale?

 

These videos are primarily meant to educate individuals who do not know a great deal about comics and collecting. Personally, I was quite pleased with the results (although the editors did get some facts wrong such as saying I was an advisor to the coveted Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide which, although true, was obviously meant to be a reference to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide!).

Great videos!

If you don't mind, I would like to link to the them from my personal site.