The Standard Catalog of Comic Books

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No publication in the history of collecting has included more information on more comic books than the Standard Catalog of® Comic Books. Years in the making, this is the “Manhattan Project” of comics collecting books, covering more than 165,000 comic books published in North America since 1900!

The catalog lists not just the issue and after-market price, but also lists the writers and artists who created them as well. Plus, it includes the original print runs for thousands of comics, as well as the number of comics graded by Comics Guaranty Corporation.

Every comic book has a checklist box for easy use as a handy collector's utility—and this book is great reading, with page after page of reviews of some of the most famous (and infamous) comics in history.

• Includes facts about more than 165,000 comic books published since 1900

• Covers after-market prices, writers, artists, original print runs, character appearances, story titles, and number of comics graded by Comics Guaranty Corporation

• Handy collector's utility, designed as a tool for storing a collection

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BUILDING A BETTER COMIC GUIDE.......2005-12-13

The Overstreet Comic Price Guide has been around so long that it's become ubiquitous in the industry. It's the default standard of most collectors. Now while Krause Publications does out their own yearly price guide, the Standard Catalog of Comics is a whole other animal. This massive, 1600 plus page tome lists more comic titles than any other guide at over 165,000 comics, far more than any other guide going, and includes hundreds of variant issues. The Standard Catalog of Comics is the blue collar guide to comics. It isn't filled with fluff articles about Superman or Archie, this is a guide designed for and by comic book collectors and enthusiasts.

First, this book does a far better job of explaining comic grading and conditions than Overstreet, and features close-up photos of standard defects such as creasing, spine-roll, rusty staples, and stress creases. But what really sets The Standard Catalog apart from its competitor is it's pricing data. With Overstreet, we get dozens of pages of retailer reports offering their opinions and a handful of recorded sales that to me has always been fairly useless. Today, the internet, and particularly eBay has changed the way comics are bought and sold and pretty much replace retail shops and conventions as the preferred place to buy and sell back issues. What this book provides is real date culled from real sales, and a lot of it.

What the editors have done is to track up to 25 recent auction closings for various combinations of CGC graded comics. For example, Daredevil #1 had at 25 reported closings in a condition of CGC 6.0 over the evaluation period. These books closed with a low of $455, a high of $911, and an average of $640. In another example, Marvel Team-Up #24 had 4 closing (and three is the minimum used for reporting) in a grade of CGC 9.8. The high was $147. Now this book in standard NM condition is only valued at $8 so you can see the wide disparity in slabbed comic books. This is real world data that is invaluable to collectors like myself who have moved to eBay to buy and sell comics. Where there is no auction data each book is given only a NM grade and then there is a chart to calculate the value of a book in lower grade. This information comes from the Comic Base, as well as convention and mail order sales. Purists may be bothered by that but really, what more does one need? The CGC data is what is going to appeal to most collectors anyway.

Another thing setting the Standard Catalog apart is its circulation data. With records of capital City and Diamond orders along with the publisher's statement of ownership figures, circulation totals are provided for thousands of comics. Now you can know just how many copies of the supposed "rare" title were distributed. Again, this is invaluable information for collectors. Listed for issues are items such as notable character appearances, events, origins, first appearances, artist/writer credits, they even list the title of the story for hundreds of thousands of individual issues. In addition brief capsule essays are provided for nearly all mainstream comic titles.

The book is clearly and concisely written. The information is provided in a well laid out format and is easy to follow and locate. Is it perfect? Well not quite. While there are over 2,000 comic photos that only averages to just over one per page and more photos would have been welcome. Still the wealth of valuable information in the book makes it absolutely indispensable for any comic book collector and should be in the possession of anyone who is series about comics.

Reviewed by Tim Janson

So much more than prices.......2005-10-16

This book is so much more than a price guide. Don't get me wrong, as a comic book price guide it's a good one, not only giving you the average comic store retail value of books, but that the average online auction value is in several CGC grades. It's fair and accurate on most books, though it doesn't give insanely high values to some of the `hot new' books. Also, it has individual listings for each comic book with check boxes by every issue so you can keep track of what you have and what you need.

But this 5.5 pound monster isn't just about how much your comic is worth. For most series it gives a background and description of the series. It tells you who wrote and drew every single comic, and it even has how many issues were printed for most comics.

Newcomers to comic books can enjoy this rich wealth of comic book information but I believe the long time comic book fanatic will best enjoy it. For the long time fan this book will not only help you keep track of your vast collection, but it will allow you an opportunity to discover new comic series. It will reacquaint you with lost comic book loves, and it will provide you hours of reading.

This is a must have for every comic book fan new and seasoned, young and old. I can't recommend this enough!

Overwhelming!!.......2002-09-17

This catalog provides a wealth of information for collectors of comic books. It can be overwhelming for a novice (me) to absorb, but what fun I will have while I learn. Definitely a worthwhile investment.

Great big reference book.......2002-07-12

This thing is a monster. It has details on nearly every comic published, through to September 2001 or so. Besides the usual pricing information, if also includes circulation info (for some titles) and CGC info (how many copies have been CGC'd, and what the highest grade is). Many titles have a short series synopsis included, with information on storylines, creators, and anything else that might be interesting about a title.

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Standard Catalog Of Comic Books

Manufacturer: KRAUSE
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GTGLZI

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The Standard Catalog of Comic Books
Maggie Thompson, Peter Bickford, and Brent Frankenhoff John Jackson Miller
Manufacturer: Kp Krause Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K0B19E

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program.

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Common trees of Michigan,
Joseph S Illick
Manufacturer: The American tree association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Environmental indices for common Michigan trees and shrubs (Research paper NC)

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Environmental indices for common Michigan trees and shrubs (Research paper NC)
Gary J Brand
Manufacturer: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Featuring glorious full-color photos and maps throughout, this new addition to the Smithsonian Guides to Natural America covers the parks, wilderness preserves, nature sanctuaries, and scenic wonders to be found in the rugged and remote areas of Alaska and Hawaii. Over 150 color photos.

THE SMITHSONIAN GUIDE TO HISTORIC AMERICA : The Pacific States (THE SMITHSONIAN GUIDES TO HISTORIC AMERICA, Volume 7)

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THE SMITHSONIAN GUIDE TO HISTORIC AMERICA : The Pacific States (THE SMITHSONIAN GUIDES TO HISTORIC AMERICA, Volume 7)

Manufacturer: Easton Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Leather Bound
ASIN: B000CPLC46

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"""The 12 Volume set includes V 1 Virginia and the Capital Region (VA MD DE DC) + V 2 Southern New England (MA RI CT) + V 3 The Mid-Atlantic States (NY PA NJ) + V 4 Northern New England (ME NH VT) + V 5 The Deep South (GA FL AL MS LA) + V 6 The Great Lakes States (OH IN IL MI WI MN) + V 7 The Pacific States (CA OR WA + V 8 The Rocky Mountain States (MT ID WY CO) + V 9 The Carolinas and the Appalachian States (NC SC TN KY WV) + V 10 The Desert States (NM AZ UT NV) + V 11 Texas and the Arkansas River Valley (TX OK AK) + V 12 The Plains States (MO IA KS NE SD ND) with descriptive text and full color photographs of all significant historic sites"""

The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Pacific States

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The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Pacific States
Roger G. Kennedy
Manufacturer: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1556701101

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Life in Harlem isn't easy, but Tippy and his grandmother are doing okay. Then Grandma Carrie gets sick, and Tippy goes to live with Lonnie, his father. Lonnie's got his own thing going on, and he doesn't have much room in his life for a son he barely knows -- unless, that is, Tippy is willing to walk the far side of the fine line between right and wrong. Grandma Carrie always said if he had Jesus in his heart there wasn't anything to worry about, but sometimes it's not that simple. When the chips are down, will Tippy be able to call for help -- and is there anyone out there who will listen?

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It an't all for nothin by Walter D.Myers.......2005-10-23

I am a member of Southwood Book Club and this book was discuss in June 2003 This was the best book ever and last book of the Book Club for this year. Like they say 'SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST'.

Letiana from Southwood !!!!

"It Ain't All For Nothin".......2005-06-03

Book Review of "It Ain't all for Nothin"

The book "It Ain't All For Nothin" (1978) by Walter Dean Myers is a fiction story about a father named Lonnie and son, named Tippy. Is where Tippy goes through the roughest time adjusting to living with his father Lonnie. Why? Because his father Lonnie abuses him physical and mentally; also he has no steady job. So he steals and robs other people for a living with the help of his friends. And this isn't how Tippy's grandma raised him to live. But he have no where to go after his grandma become ill, and unable to care for the state think?
While reading this short novel I give it two thumps up. This novel is very good. It shows readers what a struggle it can be to live with an abusive person-Especially when you're used to doing the right thing and now you can't even be yourself anymore. It Ain't All For Nothin reminds of another novel I read last year. Black Girl Lost by Donald Gainer. Both novels...are two young black kids who are in an abusive home. [ With no one to rely on in the time of need have despair.] Until one day God must have known this was enough on their tiny hearts and sent someone their way for salvation. But the only thing different about that Tippy in ItAin't All for Nothin is a boy and his father Lonnie abuses him. Sarah, a character in Black Girl Lost is being abuses her mother and her drunk male friends.
The novel's conflict is very dramatic in some of the chapter. Sometime the character Tippy would describe the beating his father would give him. For instance Lonnie thought Tippy would rat him out to the cop about a robbery he made Tippy be part of, so he beat Tippy like he was a man his age. I became upset and angry not just with this one occasion there are many more. But looking from Lonnie's point of view,I can't understand his frustration of having to step up his responsibility of being a man. And he can't meet the standard of being a real man because he hasn't been in Tippy's life. So he gets high and drunk to relief his frustration. But taking out on his son is not the answer.
This novel is an easy reading. It doesn't have any weakness in the story and throughout the story it remains the same with its main purpose to grab the viewer's eyes. The book is for anyone who is interested in (reading the novel). It Ain't All for Nothin by Walter Dean Myers is very nice piece writing and could be read by many age groups. It probably would open up some people maybe parents who act beat their kids. The is help to non violence for everyone the world.

Sweety Pie

Danielle's Review.......2005-05-06

(...)I read this book in my Language class. I'm writing this book review based on the review that the other kids made and they put false facts in their review. But my own opinion was the book was great except for the end they never told what happened to his grandmother. This story takes place in New York, Harlem on St. Nicholas Avenue. Just because this story takes place in the ghetto doesn't mean it's bad. The main character is a twelve year boy named Tippy his mother died when she was having him and his dad well you know the deal a black man that stall. Well like any other black kid you know what happened to the kid-- the grandmother takes him. But when Tippy was born his grandmother didn't like him because she felt like Tippy took her only daughter's life, but hated Tippy's father even more. As he grows she learn to love him. But life isn't that good his grandmother has to go in to the hospital and Tippy goes to live with his dad that don't know anything about kids. The book is a great book and the people put you in mind of every day people so it might relate to so people lives. When Tippy first moves with his father he scared and told not to call his father dad. It hurt Tippy, but he tried not to pay to much mind. Then there comes a time when Tippy stop praying because he thought in was no use. In this book a father learns how to be a dad, a young man stands up to his father, (with nothing to loose), he robs stores, but still do what's right. Will recommend this book to any (...)student.

Alvin's Review.......2005-05-06

Hi my name is Alvin Fortson and I read the book It Ain't All For Nothing. I think this story is very good because in the story they do things that people do in everyday life and that is why I like the story. The book is about a boy that has no mommy because she died when he was first born. The book takes place in Harlem with a boy name Tippy. He lives with his dad. Now he has a drinking problem and he steel money from people so he can smoke weed. I like this story because some of the things in this story happen in everyday life.

Corey's Review.......2005-05-06

I'm a 7th grade student in N.J and I read this book in my language class. I disagree with what the reviewer "Bored Stiffless" said. This book is about a 12 year old boy named Tippy who lives in Harlem with his grandmother. They live in a 2 bedroom apartment. One day grandma Carrie gets sick and Tippy has to go live with his father Lonnie, and they have trouble living in the ghetto. I liked this book because it was a good book for middle school kids to read. I didn't like this book because it had a lot of crime scenes. I wouldn't recommend this book for other 7th graders because it has a lot of bad language.

The Real New York a Guide for the Adventurous Shopper, the Exploratory Eater and the Know-It-All Sightseer Who Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet

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The Real New York a Guide for the Adventurous Shopper, the Exploratory Eater and the Know-It-All Sightseer Who Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
Helen Worden
Manufacturer: Bobbs-Merrill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000EEK9G

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The Real New York. A guide for the adventurous shopper, the exploratory eater and the know-it-all sightseer who ain't seen nothin' yet
Helen Worden
Manufacturer: Bobbs-Merrill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KKV3CO

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"A guide for the adventurous shopper, the exploratory eater and the know-it-all sightseer who ain't seen nothin' yet." This book describes 1930's New York, taking you right to the people and places at that time.

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The real New York;: A guide for the adventurous shopper, the exploratory eater and the know-it-all sightseer who ain't seen nothin' yet,
Helen Worden Erskine
Manufacturer: Bobbs-Merrill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Ain't nothin' like the real thing: preparing teachers in an urban environment.: An article from: Childhood Education

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Ain't nothin' like the real thing: preparing teachers in an urban environment.: An article from: Childhood Education
Nancy Armstrong Melser
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Childhood Education, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2774 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ain't nothin' like the real thing: preparing teachers in an urban environment.
Author: Nancy Armstrong Melser
Publication: Childhood Education (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 82 Issue: 5 Page: 279(4)

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It Ain't All for Nothin'
Walter Dean Myers
Manufacturer: Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Turtleback

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