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People were hesitant to believe that a comic book could contain literary elements, and yet as soon as new readers were given the opportunity to examine the comics themes, sequences, and ideas they quickly began to see that the american comic was something more than they previously thought it to be, and if watchmen was capable of elevating. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Francesco mattina has a certain flair about his art. Part of the reason youre likely collecting comics is for the nostalgia and entertainment value.
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