Comic Book Media

not manga or comic strips from the newspaper. comics from DC or MARVEL!

Some comics: www.atoncer.com/comics/magazines/main.htm

Preferably for free, I’d also like to know how to read flash comics. (Barry Allen)

try onemanga.com

I recently got through reading everything (free) in the archive. Then I scrolled down and saw there were subscription comics. Since the Saturday comics weren’t meant to have to be read with the rest of the story, I’m a bit confused.

I’m considering subscribing… but I need to know where to start!

Who ?

If you want to see the most amazing comicbook character come to life you have to see this:

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Now one question? Who is this incredible looking actor who will be the next Captain America in the movie?

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Me and my friends just were wondering how much it is to start and run a comic book store.

I wish I could give you a number, but there are to many variables to consider.

Rent:
You will have to lease a place. how much square footage will you need? In california you are looking at $1-4 per square foot depending on location. You will need first, last and a security deposit.

Inventory:
You can start with your collection, but think about how much that really is. Most collectors do not have the volume that a store needs. we tend to collect one per issue, and not duplicate in graphic novels. Stores need alternate sources of revenue other than comics. You can purchase collections to make up your back issue bins, but you will still need graphic novels, toys etc. What else will you be carrying to interest collectors: (here is a pic to get you thinking)

http://www.thecomicbookshop.com/main.htm

fixtures:
you will need comic racks and glass cases, a cash register and a security subscription. (overnight monitoring, lotsa break ins) wall racks and comic book supplies to make your collection sellable.

Initial comic order:
how many of each current comic will you be carrying? Diamond has minimum monthly order requirements. Im pretty sure you can sell the minimum of New Avengers, but how will you decide on the order for loners or nightwing? remember each mistake is close to 2 buckswholesale of unsold merch.

It certainly is a tough business, but some do succeed. If you are serious be ready to put in long hours.

I have a bunch of comic books from a long time ago and I was wondering what site I can use to find out their value. There must be a website that many comic book shops refer to in order to set their prices. Anyone know any sites or something? I don’t want to visit a local comic shop please.

You should look up completed listings on ebay and find the comics you have and see what people ACTUALLY paid for them, not what some guidebook says they’re worth.

these are MARVEL comics. They range from 1957 to 1972 in age

Look in the yellow pages under comics,find several dealers near you.Explain that you might be intrested in selling if the price is right and would like an offer.The best time would be on a slow day when they are not very busy.Tell them you’ll get back to them and go to another dealer and do the same.The price you recieve is the dealers buy price which is 50% or lower of book value depending on the dealers supply and demand.
You can also check price guides to see if you have any real treasures and see what’s happening on E-bay.Remember condition is a major factor for any collectable.

I am applying to art school for the Spring ‘10 year (Minneapolis College of Art & Design) and since I want to create my own graphic novels and better my comic skills, I want to apply for the Comic art major. But since I am also interested in learning how to illustrate artwork as well (so I can illustrate my own graphic novels!), I was wondering if I should major in Illustration or comic arts? Or should I stick in comic arts and take a few illustrating courses? thanks :]

Major in Comic Art and minor in Illustration …until you see which best meets your needs.

& back from the dead?! the adventures of Superman be worth today?

re-post question under "Games & Recreation – Hobbies & Crafts "

the might more more comic fans there.

good luck!

Still playing catch-up, with reviews of Batman & Robin #8, Colt Noble and the Megalords #1, and Amazing Spider-Man #620.

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