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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Mister Miracle [Scott Free]; Big Barda; Oberon; Doctor Bedlam; Darkseid; DeSaad; Granny Goodness; Virman Vundabar; Kanto

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Notes: The credits do not distinguish roles between the two artists.

Credits, Masthead and Indicia

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Notes: Inside front cover.

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

Character(s): Captain Action (Cameo); Doctor Eville (Cameo); Shi (Cameo); Sherlock Dome (Cameo); Billy Bob Driwahl (Cameo)

First Line: With movies like Iron Man, the Spider-Man series...

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Notes: Various comic books are used as background on page 1; their characters have not been named in this index.

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Character(s): Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Hulk; Spider-Man; Batman; Wonder Woman

First Line: Free Comic Book Weekend Continues!

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Secret Origins: Part 1: The Guide

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

Character(s): Bob Overstreet (Photograph)

First Line: Every long lasting comic book character has an origin story, and so does The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide.

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Prices: 1970 vs. Today

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: When the first edition of the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide was released in 1970, some collectors and dealers actually complained the prices listed in the book were too high!

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Grading

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

Character(s): Painkiller Jane (Cameo)

First Line: One of the most important factors in determining a comic's value is the grade it receives.

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Grading Definitions

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

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Feature(s): CGC

First Line: To build the best collection...

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Feature(s): Heritage

First Line: New comic auction every week at ha.com!

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Secret Origins: Part 2: The Covers

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: The first edition of the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide didn't feature any comic art on the cover.

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Feature(s): Bill Cole Enterprises

First Line: Preserving comics longer than anyone else!

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Preservation and Storage

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: There are a number of powerful foes waiting to strike at collectors, not least of which are the comic books themselves, or rather the effects of time on them.

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Feature(s): Mylites

First Line: The industry's leading "top of the line" bag!

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Comic Book Ages

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: When we use terms like "Golden Age" or "Silver Age" or any other age to describe a period of comic book history, we're using a form of verbal shorthand to quickly convey our meaning, but what is it we're really saying?

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Pedigrees

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: What are comic book pedigrees?

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: While I really like reading the comic books...

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Notes: Various comic book covers are used as illustrations; their creators or characters are not indexed here.

Buying and Selling

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: With record prices paid for Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, Amazing Fantasy #15, Incredible Hulk #1, and many other comics, it's a very interesting time to sell your comics.

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Character(s): Lizard; Kraven; Mysterio

First Line: MegaCon

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Comic Book Conventions

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: Comic book conventions are a great way to meet fellow fans, creators, publishers, dealers and others who share your passion for your favorite titles, characters and events.

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Revived, Renewed and Remade: The Great Heroes Always Come Back

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: They've been bringing back superhero characters for a long time.

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Notes: Characters depicted not indexed.

Secret Origins: Part 3: Why Do You Collect?

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: Just as there are many different ways to collect, there are many different reasons for collecting.

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Notes: Various covers are shown; creators or characters are not indexed. Collectors Paul Levitz, Vincent Zurzulo Jr., Chris Ryall, Andrew "Captain Comics" Smith, Tom Gordon III, Greg Holland, Robert Tinnell, Ted Hake, Lawrence Klein, Professor William H. Foster III, Dan Braun and Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg explain why they collect.

Secret Origins: Part 4: Pop Culture Heritage

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: On Wednesday, September 6, 2006, Geppi's Entertainment Museum (GEM) hosted a black tie-optional grand opening gala for the Baltimore and greater Maryland community including business, social and political leaders from around the region.

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First Line: Book your weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, birthday parties and meetings at Geppi's Entertainment Museum!

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Character(s): Conan

First Line: By Crom! Get thee one!

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Notes: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #40.

Overstreet Hall of Fame

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Genres: informational, non-fiction

First Line: The Overstreet Hall of Fame was conceived to single out individuals who have made great contributions to the comic book arts.

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Notes: Inside back cover.

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Character(s): Batman; Joker; Captain America; Bucky

First Line: Overstreet turns 40!

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Notes: Back cover.