Archive for March 2010

Are my childhood comic books a good financial investment?

Kai Dao asked: I’ve been reading alot about investing in gold, silver, business ventures, and shares of stock. I know that comic books, like baseball cards, can change (usually increase) in monetary value. I have over 2,000 comic books from my childhood and most are in mint or close to mint condition. Are these comic [...]

Comic Books?

vamedic4 asked: I have a number of comic books from years ago and I’m wondering where I might be able to find their value?? I have a few first issues of comics, and I have no idea what to do or where to look.

Shopping in the Comic Books

Zipster08 asked:

I learned the hard way how NOT to throw away my money!

What are some good comic books or graphic novels to get?

no one must know asked: I am a little out of the loop of comic books but want to get back in. I have just got the Watchmen graphic novel thanks to the movie hype but what else should i get? Really interested in stuff that is less obvious and would be nice if it [...]

What are some great black and white comics?

StrWtchr asked: I want to know some really good black and white comics with great art. I prefer fantasy themes over modern themes. I like the Sin City comics even though they are a modern theme. I have been trying to find a list of great black and white comics but cannot find one. If [...]

What kind of comic books are the favorites of 11-year-olds?

mch asked: What sort of comic books do 11-year-old boys and girls read? What are the names of the comics? What sort of adventure do they like best? Do they like complicated fantasy? Do they like adventure or family life? Do they like superheroes the best? Help me out. Thanks!!

I want to start drawing online comics. Whats a good program to use so that I may put my ideas to digital paper?

David R asked: I want to start drawing online comics. Whats a good program to use so that I may put my ideas to digital paper? I have a copy of “Open canvas plus” and will look into buying a wacom drawing pad. I need to know whats a good program that allows me to [...]

What month did the subscription comics start for Joyce and Walky?

Rebecca asked: 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!

What are some comics that are good for younger readers?

Becca asked: My little brother is turning 10 this week, and I was hoping to get him some comics. I know a little about comics, but I don’t really read ones that I think would be good for him. I want to know of comics which aren’t designed for young children, but still [...]

Where can I find a decent comics message board?

Paul C asked: I’ve found the comics message boards that I’ve posted on so far (the official DC Boards for example) to be filled with people complaining that comics aren’t like they were whenever they started reading them. They’re also filled with a ludicrous amount of bile directed at certain comics creators and staff. [...]