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Interest may stem from nostalgia, an appreciation of the artwork, consideration of comics as a financial investment, or even just the thrill of the chase. Available in two sizes so you can now fit your thicker current comics into the appropriate bag. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. So there you go folks, i do hope you found the info in this blog post useful. The mid 1970s to early 1980s are sometimes called bronze age, but for the most part they also fit in current era comic holders. I have a very vast collection of comic books as i started collecting in 1984. Retailer products we offer diamond comic distributors. Sometimes, your local comic book store might have a sale on for some really old comics. Bcw life magazine size backing boards are compatible with all life magizine size comic bags that we carry. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. As with any hobby, collecting comic books can be expensive. The manhwa industry has suffered through two crashes and strict censorship since its early beginnings as a result of the japanese occupation of.
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