Cool Comics: Creating Fun and Fascinating Collections!

By Pamela S. Price

Book Overview

This book contains facts about collecting comics that will inspire the reader to start his or her own collection. Readers will gain a working knowledge of this hobby which includes background history of comics going from the Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age to the Modern Age, writers & artists, how to grade comics, comic book conventions or "comicons", the best places to buy comics, and how to organize, store and care for a comic collection. Full-color photographs, materials & techniques, tips & sidebar information, a glossary and an index are all included in this title.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159679769X
• ISBN13: 9781596797697
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6