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Collectors Corner- Comics
Comic books entered the pop culture arena in the 1930's due to the popularity of superhero characters Superman, Batman, and Captain Marvel.
Who was the first “Superhero”?
A superhero (also known as a super hero) is a fictional character “of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest.”(National Periodical Publications v. Empire Comics, New York Court of Appeals, April 21, 1954.) The first real superhero was likely The Phantom in 1936 followed by Superman in 1938. Since then many superheros have surfaced. A timeline of comics and funnies was written by Shmuel Ross and Jennie Wood.
Comic sales have skyrocketed!
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A report released in 2014 estimates that North American sales of comics — whether single issues, collected editions or digital downloads — were $870 million for 2013, up from $635 million in 2012. That is a lot of comics!!!
Your favorite comics
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What are your favorite comic characters? Bahoukas Antique Mall just added another 700 or so comic books to their collection. Most of these comics are from the 1970’s under the Marvel or DC label, including characters such as Wonder Woman, The Amazing Spiderman, Batman, Justice Society, Batman’s Detective, Hobgoblin, All Star Super Squad, Superman and more! Come see!!!
Mention this article and Bahoukas will give you 30% off any comic book purchase during the month of July 2015!!
