A loose term implying collectible books rather than used books. It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device. The emblem of the cca is a white stamp in the upper right hand corner of comics dated after february 1955. This is the perfect addition to any collectors library whether theyre a seasoned veteran or a newcomer. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Here is a glossary of comic book terms, that are regularly used in comic book media and. Uptodate market reports and a new, fully illustrated, comicstyle introduction. In about 2030 years from now, will comic book collecting still be hot. A floppy comic is also known as an american comic book. Panel a panel is one of the boxes on the page of a comic book. It combines a comic event that maybe span a total of 7 comic books into 1 book. Sometimes, your local comic book store might have a sale on for some really old comics. Comic book collection software pc free downloads and.
The term run can refer to multiple things in big 2 comics. The ultimate upside to getting your comics cgc graded is that it greatly enhances the value of your comics if they are in really good condition. The mid 1970s to early 1980s are sometimes called bronze age, but for the most part they also fit in current era comic holders. The best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. How to read rare book condition descriptions book collecting guide. List of terms for comics studies by andrei molotiu. Journalismnews reporting that is done in comic form. Comic book definition of comic book by the free dictionary. Our coin guides are for all levels of coin collector and enthusiast. Restoration is the treatment that returns a comic book to a known or assumed state through the addition of nonoriginal material for aesthetic enhancement.
Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books, it has a major. The intricacy of comic book collecting language there is a special language that has developed in every field of interest. Some would have its use restricted only to longform narratives, while at the other extreme are people who use it as a synonym for comics or comic book. A condition where the left edge of the comic book curves toward the front or back, caused by folding back each page as the comic was read.
It is a term commonly used by comic book collectors. Free collector newsletter want list with instant email notifications. It seems that comic collector live may have improved significantly. The shop pulls the comics for you and keeps them in a box, so you make sure you have all your subscriptions. Introduction to comics collecting comics aficionados have been maintaining and preserving comic book collections for almost as long as the medium has existed. Standard current size comics are 634 wide x 1012 tall. A work whose authenticity or authorship is in doubt. In this ongoing series we take a look at and breakdown commonly used comic book terminology. It begins with builtin data on over 875,000 comics, including notes, creator credits, and current pricingsas well as historical price graphsto give you complete information about the comics you own, and to take the work out of cataloguing your own collection.
From the undisputed authority on comic book collecting comes the most complete record of existing comic books from the 1800s to the present indexed, illustrated, and priced according to condition. Although the term implies otherwise, the subject matter in comic books is not necessarily humorous, and in fact its dramatic seriousness varies widely. Collectors or former dealers whom now work grading comic books for cgc. It can refer to an issue, but it usually refers to a standalone story comic run. Values of a comic book collection can range from a few dollars more than face value to 6 figures. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. As with bags, choose boards that are acid free and insert them in the bag with the comic slowly, with the shiny side facing the comic book.
Awards cartoonists collecting publishers sales speech balloon. A term indicating a given book is in the same condition as when originally published. Coin guides coin price guides, tips, free pdf coin books. A comic book is a magazine or book containing sequential art in the form of a narrative. Although 6 figures can be extremely rare, on occasion you may see a particular comic book valued at several hundred thousand dollars. As with any hobby, collecting comic books can be expensive. Many collectors regard a comic book signed by its creator as valuable. Here, too, there is value to the first comic book that a particular writer or illustrator wrote or painted, as well to the second and third.
Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Comics terminology this document is free for noncommercial educational use. An apparent grade is applied to any comic book that has. It can vary in amount of issues it combines, but not exceed roughly 12 comic books. At a time when physical media is struggling to remain relevant in an increasingly digital world, new readers are flocking to the oldschool world of comics. These comics are read right to left, opposed to left to right like western comics. Similarly, all of the formats referenced can be called comics or comic books. Sometimes, a trade paperback may collect stories that are not.
We carry a wide variety of comic books, sports cards, nonsports cards, rare cut signatures, toys, vintage items, americana, tobacco cards, and so much more. A floppy is a generalized term for a short floppy comic. Glossary of comic terms find common terms and definitions related to collecting. Backing boards should be replaced every 3 to 5 years to remove any contaminants that may have gathered while the comics were in storage. A glossary of comic book terminology creator resource. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. It combines a large amount of comic books into one thick book. Comic terms defined comic book lingo collecting comics.
Splash page when a panel consists of the entire page. Text containers balloons aka speech balloons, bubbles the objects that are used to contain the dialogue that the characters in the comic speak. Probably the most well known of all reference materials on the subject of book anatomy and book collecting terminology, known by many as the table of contents or the howto bible. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Comic books for kids top ten places for free or cheap comics. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired. A series of such publications, often forming a single sustained narrative. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. If you believe that i am missing any terms feel free to let me know and i will. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect.
For the newcomer it also provides a dictionary of comic book terminology. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. A list of comics you have at your lcs that you pick up on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. Balloons are frequently rounded, but can take many shapes including rectangular. There are collectors who focus on collecting comic books of a certain figure or of a certain writer or illustrator. Two page spread when the comic book art spills over into two pages. Interest may stem from nostalgia, an appreciation of the artwork, consideration of comics as a financial investment, or. Current, modern, or bronze age comic book collecting supplies. Several attempts have been made to formalise and define the terminology of comics by authors such as will eisner, scott mccloud, r.
I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. Comics collection familiarizing the terms used in comics is essential. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. Some comic book stores even have authorized vendors who can send your books in for you. I am new to collecting comics and had some question about grading when it comes to the condition of the spine.
He grabs a super magnet and short circuits the captain america lmd. The first panel of a comic book story, usually larger than other panels and usually containing the title and credits of the story. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. Omnibus is a collection of a large amount of comic books. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection. Note that the marketability of any comic book can change based on time, the popularity of the character or characters, collector demand, etc.
Splash page a splash panel that takes up the entire page. Visit website below to find your local comic book shop. Graphic novel is a term whose definition is hard to pin down, but usually refers to selfcontained, booklength form. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved.
Im so impressed with mine i intend to get a few for presents for other comic book collecting friends. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies such as poly bags, mylars, backer boards, short and long boxes, life extenders, showcases, acrylic screwdowns, and more. If youre interested in collecting comic artwork, or have some original art and dont know what youve found, then. Definition of comic book collecting in the definitions. A comic book or pamphlet is the traditional periodical form most people are familiar with. This page is about the meanings of the acronymabbreviationshorthand cbca in the community field in general and in the associations terminology in particular. In the uk, the term comic book is used to refer to american comic books by their readers and collectors, while the general populace would mainly consider a comic book a hardcover book collecting comics stories. Additional or supplementary material generally found at the end of a book. Original comic art terms, jargon and lingo explained click to get an appraisal. Lcs showing customers how diamond sent them their batman 89s.
It is the key to understanding the hobby of comic book collecting, or any hobby that. A cover considered by collectors to be highly desirable. A comic book can stand on its own or be a part of a series. Comicbase professional edition is powered with all the tools a collector needs to manage their comics like a pro. The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book. The following are terms that are commonly used in the comic book industry. As far as i am concerned though, the highest value is what each comic book is worth personally to each owner. Coin collecting used to be called the hobby of kings and queens, but now all of us can find rare and valuable currency in our own pocket change. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Much of the terminology in english is under dispute, so this page will list and describe the most common terms used in comics. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. A series is also sometimes called a title, which refers to the entire series, not a single, discrete unit. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies.
For example, if youre a fan of wonder woman, shes recently starred in the series wonder woman, justice league, supermanwonder woman, smallville. The lexicon of comics has its own intricate stock of vocabularies that you need to acquaint yourself if you want to go far as a pannapictagraphist, or even a scholar in panelology. Comic originally a comic strip that appeared in newspapaers redefined to include periodical comic book magazines in the 1930s floppies physical comic books as opposed to trade paperbacks or digital comics graphic novel a comic book presented in a higher quality book style format trade paperbacks a collection of comic books stories reprinted in a book format usually recapturing. The most popular comic book characters are major protagonists in several series running at the same time, and typically exist in the same universe as other characters and comic book series. It contains a complete az of indepth descriptions on every aspect of antique and modern book collecting including many descriptive texts on book manufacture. Publishers and booksellers have built a specialized vocabulary over the years to consistently describe to perspective customers what to expect to see when the book is delivered. Buying comic books is one of the first steps in collecting and enjoying this art form. The analogous term in the united kingdom is a comic, short for comic paper or comic magazine. This list of terms breaks down the different roles within a comic book. Original comic art terms, jargon and lingo explained and illustrated. The term comics in this context does not refer to comic strips such as peanuts or dilbert. Pgx also offers a comparable service and directly competes with cgc in the comic book grading market. Current modern age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1970s to today.
Choosing the best comic collecting software for you. If some sections may be old news to some of you veterans, there is price guides, coin checklists, terminology glossary and. Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. An introduction to collecting comic books liveabout. I have bought some comics that were classified as nm, or even ones that are brand new out of the box at the lcs, that have what appears to be white linesfadingstress marks not sure how to describe it on the spine. A publication relating one or more narrative episodes through a sequence of panels featuring art and text, often bound with staples and constituting a single issue in a series. They typically have smooth edges, but can also have jagged or irregular edges. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists.
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