The Forensic Comicologist: Insights from a Life in Comics

By Jamie Newbold

A childhood comic book fan turned comic book retailer, the author soon discovered the prevalence of scams in the world of comics collecting. This book is his tutorial on how to collect wisely and reduce risks. Drawing on skills learned from twenty years with the San Diego Police Department and as a Comic-Con attendee since 1972, he covers in detail the history and culture of collecting comic books and describes the pitfalls, including common deceptions of grading and pricing, as well as theft, and mail and insurance fraud.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476672679
• ISBN13: 9781476672670
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher