Comic Books
Even with the advent of electronic gaming and high technology alternatives, comic books still have the same appeal as they did thirty years ago collectors of all ages go crazy buying and preserving them, and fans still love their uncomplicatedness. Read on to find out more about how the comic books we know today came to be, and see why millions of comic collectors just can t get enough.
Origin of comic books
The comic book story has two versions: some say that the first comics were made by Egyptians in the early days through wall art and other paintings, while other comic historians say the first comics were comic strips those three to four frames of short skits we see illustrated in newspapers.
The United States first saw comic books in 1896, around the time that publishing houses started pulling together comic strips from different newspapers and putting them into one book. The sales of these rather primitive comic books skyrocketed, prompting publishers to come up with fresh stories and characters in a comic format.
The comic book as we know it today a soft cover glossy magazine type gained popularity in the 1930 s, when Action Comics introduced Superman to the world. Superman did so well that different publishers eventually created many other comic book characters, some are very popular to this day.
Types of comic books
Comic books today cover an assortment of subjects there are even different genres, such as horror, sci-fi, fantasy, crime and real life. The format of comic books has changed over the years, and continues to change. There are now graphic novels, that are thicker and more heavily bound. Graphic novels are comics with more mature content. Graphic novels can also be compilations of comic series.
Web comics are gaining popularity. This refers to both comic strips and comic books found on the Internet.
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What are some of the best comic books ever (Read details for examples)? (Answers: 3) (Comments: 0)
So I'm newer to comic books and LOVE buying them in trades. I'm looking for new trades to buy and need some more ideas. I don't mind if there are lots of volumes but I do like contained stories (Sandman, Walking Dead). Superhero books are ok to suggest, but I prefer a series that can read like Invincible (I don't need to read any other comics to enjoy the Invincible world).
I own: Invincible, Walking Dead, 100 Bullets, Bone, Scalped, Kingdom Come, Batman: A Killing Joke, Watchmen and Sandman.
I know of: Fables, Planetary, Promethea, Transmetropolitan, and Y: The Last Man.
I do know that "Best Comic Books Ever" is really suggestive, so feel free to list your favorites. The only genre I DO NOT like is Anime / Manga. Thanks!!
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what is the best comic book bag on the market? (Answers: 2) (Comments: 0)
i collect batman comics but i have not got the comic book bags for them. i had bought one once from midtowncomics online but the quality wasnt good. they have arklite comic book bags and mylar comic guard bags but i dont know which one is better. i would like the ones that some comic books come in with when you buy them. i also dont know what is the size i should get. so if anyone can give me more information on how to help protect my comic books.
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What is the best comic book to draw figures from? (Answers: 2) (Comments: 0)
My boyfriend is a great artist, and loves to draw figures out of comic books. Among his favorites are the Justice League, Spiderman, Superman, etc. Pretty much the classics. However, he also enjoys the stories of them. I'm hoping to surprise him with a book for Valentines day, but want it to be something he will appreciate. Someone help me find the best combination between good story line and good figures to draw!
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