Month: July 2017
You may not agree with all these reasons for reading comics – but I definitely pick the “Cool Factor” # 4.
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Who would have thought that having a piece of an athletes sock would cost you $1500?
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It’s almost understandable that bats get big bucks at sports memorabilia auctions.
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In case you know people that think reading comic books is for kids and nerds – here is a list of comics and drawings made by comic book artists after the 911 attack of the twin towers. Maybe you could share this link with them.
https://loc.gov/search/?in=&q=comic+book+illustrations&new=true&st Continue reading In case you know people that think reading comic books is for kids and nerds – here is a list of comics and drawings made by comic book artists after the 911 attack of the twin towers. Maybe you could share this link with them.
Joan Lee, wife of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, dies at age 93
The Babe, a chicken and a record for both
Dak Prescott Autopen Issue Still Unexplained; Becomes National Story
This is the first I’ve seen these lovely 19th century trade cards. They beautifully advertise “cures” for human ailments. They were so beautifully rendered they were cherished and saved in scrapbooks.
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Trading Card Collecting Tip
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