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Spider-Man: The Special Inauguration Day Edition

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Remember the collectible Spider-Man issue #583 that teams the webbed hero with now President Obama? When I mentioned it in a January 12th post,  The Christian Scientist Monitor was predicting a jump in value from the $3.99 face value to $20.00 on the day of issue alone.

Well…according to a post  on the LA Times blog To Live and Buy in LA, unsigned copies of the comic book are now selling for up to $200 on eBay.

A third printing is planned as pre-orders for the second printing sold out.

Want to add even more value to your Inauguration Day comic? If you’re in the LA area, drop by The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach tonight between 6 and 8 p.m. (PT) because Zeb Wells, the writer of issue #583 and Todd Nuack, the artist will be there for a free book-signing.

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Obama and Spider-Man - The New Dynamic Duo?

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Comic collectors are eagerly anticipating January 14 and the Marvel Comics’  release of Amazing Spider-Man #583. Not only does this issue feature Barack Obama on the cover, it also includes 5 pages of Spidey/Obama adventures.

Villainous  Chameleon plots to spoil Obama’s swearing-in but our arachnid-like friend puts an end to the evil scheme.

Collectability forecasts are very good - The Christian Scientist Monitor reports:

It’s already predicted that the issue, which will have a face value of $3.99, will be worth as much as $20 the first day it goes on sale – an instant collector’s item.

Marvel’s editor-in-chief said the idea for the special issue came when he learned that Obama collects Spider-Man comics.

Wealth and fame he may have ignored, with action being his reward but Spider-Man can’t avoid the limelight, or increased value, when paired with the incoming US President.



And if you’re curious what books Obama reads,  Check out our feature. We won’t spoil it by telling you whether Spiderman comics are on the list.





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Will Eisner’s The Spirit- Now Available in Pop-Up

				Monday, December 29th, 2008

				

					
The Spirit - Pop-up Graphic Novel by Will EisnerHow cool. One of Will Eisner’s stories of The Spirit is now available as a pop-up graphic novel. Swoon.  Listen to how fantastic this sounds:


On the dead body of a police officer the Spirit discovers a note with the name ‘Sand Saref,’ his lost childhood sweetheart. Saref has come to Central City peddling a deadly Nazi virus on the black market, but plans go awry when she is double-crossed by a scoundrel bent on destruction. In a twisted tale of betrayal the remorseful Spirit must bring his long-lost love to justice and find the virus before it’s too late.


The Spirit was first published during WWII. It has enjoyed a recent resurgence thanks to comic writers such as Darwyn Cooke. A film has just been released as well, written and directed by Frank Miller (who brought us Sin City and 300), and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, and Eva Mendes, among others.


And now, a pop-up book! For fans of the Spirit and fans of the genre (Will Eisner is a comic legend - the most prestigious award in the comic world today is the Will Eisner Award), this is a must-have. It’s gorgeous and intriguing and might just become collectible. 





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