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The New Collector’s Guide to the Comic Universe

R.J. Steinhoff
September 17, 2012
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Since starting Comictrend a year ago and my By the Numbers column for comicbookdaily.com, I’ve received a few emails from new collectors asking for a “collecting 101” guide. With thousands of titles spanning over 70+ years, the hobby can be…

Walter Durajlija
May 5, 2010

Probably should have posted this one last week (the week before Free Comic Book Day). That’s OK though, we get it done now and it can serve as the rallying cry for all FCBDs to come...

Walter Durajlija
March 31, 2010

It’s often said that the quickest way to learn anything is through the mistakes you make. Based on this old piece of wisdom I must be one heck of a smart guy.

Walter Durajlija
March 24, 2010

Convention Tip #8. So, you’ve saved up some extra cash and you’re planning to attend the next big comic con. There are a few glaring holes on your list and you’re all fired up about checking those issues

Walter Durajlija
March 17, 2010

Convention Tip #7 – Network! Big, juicy delicious Comic Book Conventions don’t come to small towns. In fact you can probably count on both hands the number of really big important cons in North America

Walter Durajlija
March 10, 2010

Convention Tip #6 - Security and Safety! Last week my convention tip was all about the benefits of bringing cash to the con. I’d like to follow up that tip with a few words on safety

Walter Durajlija
February 24, 2010

Convention Tip #4. Choose who you are going to the convention with wisely, based on your goals. I work the dealer side of the convention booth and its incredible the amount of stressful situations I’ve witnessed over the years

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