Comics Buyer's Guide Standard Catalog Of Comic Books

As the demand for new and vintage comic books soars, Standard Catalog of(r) Comic Books delivers an unparalleled volume of comic book history and up-to-date prices.

Now in its 4th edition, this reference features more than 5,000 new issues and over 50,000 new facts about comic books published in North America in the last 70 years. Each listing provides collectors and dealers with original price, cover date, creator names, story titles, character appearances, original print runs, sales figures, and more. This edition gives enthusiasts something they won't find in any other comic book guide - updated information from the monthly price guide magazine, Comics Buyer's Guide, the world's longest-running comics magazine.

-2,000 photos assist collectors with quick identification

-Prices based on online auctions and sales data

-5,000+ new issues are featured in this collectors' favorite

John Jackson Miller, editorial director of F+W Publications' comics & games division, is also the current writer of Marvel Comics' acclaimed Iron Man comic book series. Maggie Thompson is one of the founders of comics fandom. She is a long-time, widely quoted expert. Brent Franknehof, has collected comics for more than 30 years to build a collection that spans more than 60 years of comics. Peter Bickford, creator of the most comprehensive and critically acclaimed software for comics collectors, along with the co-authors, has released a companion edition to this volume.