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Hobbies for Kids - Comic
Book Collecting

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Collecting
is a very broad and popular topic for hobbies and
it
is a very easy
one for young children to pursue. Collecting can include: coins,
stamps, rocks, dolls, baseball cards, action figures, post
cards, comic books, dolls. Barbie
dolls,
sea shells, rocks,
snow globes, college
pennants, marbles, Legos, military paraphernalia, movie and/or sports
memorabilia and
more. A
collection is a great way to learn about people, places and things.
Comic Book collecting continues to be a huge hobby. Comics are
collected for many reasons: An interest in reading comic
books, nostalgia, financial profit, or completion of a collection.
When trying to decide where to start a comic book collection choose
something that your child would thoroughly enjoy reading. You may
find a new title that attracts their interest and you can begin with
it and then build this collection. It will be an inexpensive was to
start and your collection won't be worth much in the beginning but
may slowly increase in value with time. As a beginner, your interest
may span a wide range of characters, so another option is to
consider collecting the number 1 issues of many different series. If
the series becomes a hit you will own the number one issue.
Since the 1960s, two publishers have dominated the comic book
industry: Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Marvel is the publisher
of such comics as Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four. DC Comics,
publishes Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Other large non-manga
publishers include Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics. There is a
high demand for those special issues from these publishers that some
or most of us at one time owned.
Comic book price guides are available and provide estimates of comic
book values as well as information on book creators and characters.
The physical condition, rarity and desirability of a particular
issue, determines its value. A comic book collection can range from
a few dollars more than face value to an extremely rare but possible
six figure value. The internet has made tracking, buying and selling
comic books much easier. There are a variety of sites available for
your convenience. The
Grand Comic-Book Database is a
popular online resource for comic book creator and character
information. Popular online price guide and collection tracking
services include
Comic Book Realm,
Comics Price Guide, and
Nostomania.
You child can read and enjoy their comic books but just take some
precautions to avoid physical damage. For instance always wash hands
to remove potentially harmful oils from the skin before reading the
book. Attempt to lay the comic books on a flat surface and turn the
pages slowly to put minimal stress on the staples and spine. Comics,
being a printed medium, should be stored in cool, dark places, as
sunlight can bleach the pages, and heat and moisture can also cause
damage. Products designed for the protection and storage of comic
books are available, including special bags; boxes; and acid-free
"backing boards", designed to keep the comic book flat. Just this
little bit of care in handling the books will go a long way in
preserving the collection.
Interesting Comic Book Links:

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