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Comic Books? Seriously?
That's right, I'm talking about comic books. They are some of the most expensive and desired books in the world. And many of them are only 50 to 60 pages of tiny vintage artwork and brief story lines. But they include the origins of many culturally significant superhero characters that we all know and love today. Action Comics issue #1 features the very first appearance of Superman, and is recognized as the start of the superhero genre. The comic sold for 10 cents when it was first published in April of 1938. The highest CGC copy of issue #1 is graded as 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint (on a scale of 1 to 10) which sold on eBay in 2014 for $3.2 million. If the same copy would sell today I would guess it would trade hands for easily double that value. Maybe triple. Nope. Comic book colle
The Audiobook Craze I�’ve heard the debate come up in the past. Are you actually “reading” a book when you listen to an audiobook? I can tell there’s some second-guessing and hesitation to the question. “I just finished reading Shoe Dog, and I loved it…well, it was the audiobook.” I’m sure you’ve heard a similar confession, or maybe you’ve used it yourself. Reading a hardcover book cover to cover can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities. Still, many people might find it Nick Carraway, Mads Berg, Il Grande Gatsby, Luxurious Mansion, Daisy Buchanan, This Side Of Paradise, Long Lost Love, Jay Gatsby, The Roaring Twenties
Nick Carraway
Mads Berg
Il Grande Gatsby
Luxurious Mansion
Daisy Buchanan
This Side Of Paradise
Long Lost Love
Jay Gatsby
The Roaring Twenties
The Great Gatsby Audiobook, and a Few Other Classics You Should Hear for Yourself
The Great Gatsby Audiobook The way audiobooks have been produced and recorded has evolved over the last few years. The Great Gatsby is almost one hundred years old now. The opportunity for people to enjoy this wonderful tale by F. Scott Fitzgerald has never been greater, thanks to the proliferation of audiobooks. Let’s face it; some people just have amazing sounding voices that soothe and comfort human ears. Gone are the days of the robotic-sounding stranger droning on with a
The Audiobook Craze I’ve heard the debate come up in the past. Are you actually “reading” a book when you listen to an audiobook? I can tell there’s some second-guessing and hesitation to the question. “I just finished reading Shoe Dog, and I loved it…well, it was the audiobook.” I’m sure you’ve heard a similar confession, or maybe you’ve used it yourself. Reading a hardcover book cover to cover can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities. Still, many people might find it American Literature, Tom Wolfe, William Golding, Classic Novels, Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, Lord Of The Flies, Ray Bradbury, Beginning Writing, Fantasy Novel
American Literature
Tom Wolfe
William Golding
Classic Novels
Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Lord Of The Flies
Ray Bradbury
Beginning Writing
Fantasy Novel
The Great Gatsby Audiobook, and a Few Other Classics You Should Hear for Yourself
Audiobooks are a modern-day miracle. Listening to The Great Gatsby audiobook is your chance to be immersed in one of the all-time great novels of American literature. When sitting down to read the actual hardcopy book might not be possible, classic novels in audiobook format are sometimes neglected and forgotten.
GCG has only graded around 100 copies of the world-famous Action Comics #1 issue. Many of them received a 5.0 or lower grade. There’s only been one issue with a grade above 9.0, a restored version as a near mint 9.4. Something to keep in mind next time you’re browsing through a garage sale or flea markets searching for vintage comic books. Comic Book Writers, Hulk Character, Superman Characters, Online Comic Books, Comic 8, Silver Age Comics, Comic Book Collection, Famous Comics
Comic Book Writers
Hulk Character
Superman Characters
Online Comic Books
Comic 8
Silver Age Comics
Comic Book Collection
Famous Comics
Inside the World of Comic Book Collecting
The world of comic book collecting is insane. Some of the most interesting, dedicated, and die-hard collectors you will find are into comics. They know every detail about every different comic that was ever written. It’s unbelievable. Comic book collectors have a passion for great stories and fascinating characters. It’s no mystery why some of the most valuable comics in the world are worth multi-millions of dollars.
GCG has only graded around 100 copies of the world-famous Action Comics #1 issue. Many of them received a 5.0 or lower grade. There’s only been one issue with a grade above 9.0, a restored version as a near mint 9.4. Something to keep in mind next time you’re browsing through a garage sale or flea markets searching for vintage comic books.
Inside the World of Comic Book Collecting
The world of comic book collecting is insane. Some of the most interesting, dedicated, and die-hard collectors you will find are into comics. They know every detail about every different comic that was ever written. It’s unbelievable. Comic book collectors have a passion for great stories and fascinating characters. It’s no mystery why some of the most valuable comics in the world are worth multi-millions of dollars.
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Inside the World of Comic Book Collecting
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Inside the World of Comic Book Collecting
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Aragon
Voynich Manuscript
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Dead Sea Scrolls
Medieval Manuscripts
Archaeological Discoveries
Medieval Manuscript
Ancient People
Ancient Mysteries
Voynich Manuscript Mysteries, History and Intrigue
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First Edition Books
Forms Of Poetry
Greek Heroes
The Odyssey
Books For Sale
Collection Of Poems
Literature Books
Famous Words
Rare Poetry Books for Collectors and Investors
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Robert Redford Movies
Legendary Book
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Tri Star
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Sports Movie
Robert Redford
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Famous Books
The Natural Bernard Malamud and the Hunt for a 1st Edition
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Illustrated Words
Read And Write
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Get Started Collecting Rare Books
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Roman History
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Time Period
Amazing and Rare Roman History Books
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Dream Library
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Store Aesthetic
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Lighting Store
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The Other Book Store: The Abbey Bookshop
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Iceberg Theory
Vintage Nike Shoes
Rare Coin Values
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Italian Campaign
A Farewell To Arms
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Most Valuable Ernest Hemingway First Edition Books
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Nobel Prize In Literature
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The Sun Also Rises
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Most Valuable Ernest Hemingway First Edition Books