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How the Value of a Comic Book is Determined
Historical significance, rarity, and condition influence how much a comic book is worth to collectors. High-grade copies of rare, important issues sell for top dollar. more...
"Digital comics" cover a wide variety of comic book media. What scans, webcomics, and motion comics share is that all are read and distributed digitally. more...
What is the CGC or Certified Guaranty Company?
The Certified Guaranty Company grades comics on a 10-point scale. The CGC reliably grades and seals comics sent to it, though the process isn't worthwhile for all comics. more...
Comic Book Subscriptions – The Pros and Cons
Comic book subscriptions are good for casual readers, but may not satisfy collectors. Subscription issues, while cheap and convenient, can miss variants and cross-overs. more...
What to Look For When Grading Comic Books
Comic book grading criteria weigh damage, wear, and printing errors. The condition of the cover, spine, and interior pages are all factors affecting a comic book's grade. more...
Comic Book Grading Systems and Terms
Like other collectors, comics fans developed different systems for grading comic books over the years. The most recent is a 10-Point scale with corresponding terms. more...
Star Wars Comics for the Apple iPhone
Star Wars comics The Clone Wars, Empire, and Legacy are now on the iPhone. While reformatted for mobile viewing, they are not quite Dark Horse's best Star Wars tales. more...
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Portland's Mean Streets – Stumptown #1 Review
By: Peter Wong
Out of the Pacific Northwest comes Stumptown, a new detective comic scripted by award-winning Batwoman writer Greg Rucka and drawn by Matthew Southworth. more...
Political Superhero Celebrity – La Muse Review
By: Peter Wong
Adisakdi Tantimedh and Hugo Petrus' graphic novel La Muse brings the superhero tale into adulthood with a freewheeling satirical mix of action, geopolitics and glitterati more...
Stumptown – A New PI Comic Book From Oni Press
By: Nick Bryan
Stumptown, a new series published by Oni Press, embraces its noir detective roots, bringing a classic feel and meticulous detail. more...
The Supposed Death of Kyle Rayner
By: Robert Becka
For about 10 years, DC Comics had a sole Green Lantern in Kyle Rayner. As important as he is to fans, his apparent death should be taken with a grain of salt. more...
Comic Book Review – Blackest Night Titans
By: Robert Becka
Blackest Night is all about emotion, but this three-issue miniseries carries only a couple heavy-hitting moments that sadly drown in the usual super-battle. more...
Comic Book Review – Blackest Night #4
By: Robert Becka
Writer Geoff Johns finally hands the reigns of the miniseries to the bit players as they must continue to fight the Black Lanterns without Hal Jordan. more...
Comic Book Review – Blackest Night #3
By: Robert Becka
In the third issue of this impressive crossover event, the Indigo Lanterns bring shape to the story as both heroes and villains continue to rise from the dead. more...
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