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156 relations: Acclaim Entertainment, Acid, Action Comics, Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters, Amazing Fantasy, Batman, Batman (1989 film), Batman (comic book), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman: Knightfall, Ben Affleck, Bibliophilia, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, Bleach, Book, BoPET, Bristol board, Broadway Comics, Buffalo, New York, Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Certified Guaranty Company, Chuck Rozanski, Collectable, Collecting, Comic book, Comic book convention, Comic book grading, Comic book letter column, Comic book price guide, Comic Takaoka, Comico: The Comic Company, Comics and Comix, Comics Buyer's Guide, Comics studies, Concordia, Kansas, Continuity Comics, Copyright infringement, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Crossover (fiction), Daredevil (film), Daredevil (Marvel Comics series), Dark Horse Comics, Dark They Were and Golden Eyed (bookshop), Database, Dazzler (Marvel Comics), DC Comics, Deathmate, Defiant Comics, Dennis King (author), Detective Comics, ... Expand index (106 more) »
- History of comics
Acclaim Entertainment
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. was an American video game publisher based in Glen Cove, New York.
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Acid
An acid is a molecule or ion capable of either donating a proton (i.e. hydrogen ion, H+), known as a Brønsted–Lowry acid, or forming a covalent bond with an electron pair, known as a Lewis acid.
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Action Comics
Action Comics is an American comic book/magazine series that introduced Superman, one of the first major superhero characters.
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Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters
Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters (often abbreviated to ARBBH) is a creator-owned American funny-animal parody comic book series created by Don Chin.
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Amazing Fantasy
Amazing Adult Fantasy, retitled Amazing Fantasy in its final issue, is an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics from 1961 through 1962, with the latter title revived with superhero features in 1995 and in the 2000s.
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Batman
Batman is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics.
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Batman (1989 film)
Batman is a 1989 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
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Batman (comic book)
Batman is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the DC Comics superhero Batman as its main protagonist.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman.
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Batman: Knightfall
"Knightfall" is a 1993–1994 Batman story arc published by DC Comics.
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Ben Affleck
Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker.
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Bibliophilia
Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books.
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Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is a research library of American cartoons and comic art affiliated with the Ohio State University library system in Columbus, Ohio.
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Bleach
Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove colour (whitening) from fabric or fiber (in a process called bleaching) or to disinfect after cleaning.
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Book
A book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images.
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BoPET
BoPET (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate) is a polyester film made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and is used for its high tensile strength, chemical stability, dimensional stability, transparency, reflectivity when metallized, gas and moisture barrier properties, and electrical insulation.
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Bristol board
Bristol board (also referred to as Bristol paper or super white paper) is an uncoated, machine-finished paperboard.
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Broadway Comics
Broadway Comics was a short-lived comic book publishing company started by Jim Shooter in 1995, after his former company, Defiant Comics, had folded.
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Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the county seat of Erie County.
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Captain Marvel (DC Comics)
Captain Marvel, also known as Shazam is a superhero in American comic books originally published by Fawcett Comics and currently published by DC Comics.
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Certified Guaranty Company
Certified Guaranty Company, also known as CGC, is a Sarasota, Florida comic book grading service.
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Chuck Rozanski
Charles M. Rozanski (born March 11, 1955) is a German-American retailer and columnist, known as the President and CEO of the Denver, Colorado-based Mile High Comics Inc., and a former columnist for the Comics Buyer's Guide.
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Collectable
A collectable (collectible or collector's item) is any object regarded as being of value or interest to a collector.
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Collecting
The hobby of collecting includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining items that are of interest to an individual collector.
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Comic book
A comic book, also called comicbook, comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes.
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Comic book convention
A comic book convention or comic con is a fan convention emphasizing comic books and comic book culture, in which comic book fans gather to meet creators, experts, and each other.
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Comic book grading
Comic book grading is the process of evaluating the condition of a comic book and assigning it a grade that reflects its overall quality and preservation.
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Comic book letter column
A comic book letter column is a section of an American comic book where readers' letters to the publisher appear.
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Comic book price guide
Comic book price guides are typically published on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis and provide comprehensive information about the fluctuations in the resale value of comics over a specific duration.
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Comic Takaoka
was a manga and comic book store in JinbÅchÅ, Tokyo, Japan.
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Comico: The Comic Company
Comico: The Comic Company was an American comic book publisher headquartered in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
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Comics and Comix
Comics and Comix Co.
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Comics Buyer's Guide
Comics Buyer's Guide (CBG), established in 1971, was the longest-running English-language periodical reporting on the American comic book industry.
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Comics studies
Comics studies (also comic art studies, sequential art studies or graphic narrative studies) is an academic field that focuses on comics and sequential art.
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Concordia, Kansas
Concordia is a city in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States.
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Continuity Comics
Continuity Publishing, also known as Continuity Comics, was an American independent comic book company formed by Neal Adams in 1984, publishing comics until 1994.
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Copyright infringement
Copyright infringement (at times referred to as piracy) is the use of works protected by copyright without permission for a usage where such permission is required, thereby infringing certain exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder, such as the right to reproduce, distribute, display or perform the protected work, or to produce derivative works.
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Crisis on Infinite Earths
Crisis on Infinite Earths is a 1985 to 1986 American comic book crossover series published by DC Comics.
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Crossover (fiction)
A crossover is the placement of two or more otherwise discrete fictional characters, settings, or universes into the context of a single story.
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Daredevil (film)
Daredevil is a 2003 American superhero film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett.
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Daredevil (Marvel Comics series)
Daredevil is the name of several comic book titles featuring the character Daredevil and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original Daredevil comic book series which debuted in 1964.
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Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986.
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Dark They Were and Golden Eyed (bookshop)
Dark They Were and Golden Eyed was a science fiction bookshop and comic book retailer in London during the 1970s; the largest of its kind in Europe.
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Database
In computing, a database is an organized collection of data or a type of data store based on the use of a database management system (DBMS), the software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data.
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Dazzler (Marvel Comics)
Dazzler (Alison Blaire) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, often in association with the X-Men.
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DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Deathmate
Deathmate is a six-part comic book crossover between Valiant Comics and Image Comics published in 1993–94.
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Defiant Comics
Defiant Comics was a comic book publishing imprint of Enlightened Entertainment Partners, LP.
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Dennis King (author)
Dennis Michael King (born September 24, 1952) is an American author of books on rock music posters, related memorabilia, and sports cards.
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Detective Comics
Detective Comics (later retitled as Batman Detective Comics) is an American comic book series published by Detective Comics, later shortened to DC Comics.
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Diamond Comic Distributors
Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. (often called Diamond Comics, DCD, or casually Diamond) is an American comic book distributor serving retailers in North America and worldwide.
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EBay
eBay Inc. (often stylized as ebay or Ebay) is an American multinational e-commerce company based in San Jose, California, that allows users to buy or view items via retail sales through online marketplaces and websites in 190 markets worldwide.
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Eclipse Comics
Eclipse Comics was an American comic book publisher, one of several independent publishers during the 1980s and early 1990s.
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Exchange and Mart
Exchange and Mart is an online classified advertising website, owned by Newsquest Media Group.
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Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Fanzine
A fanzine (blend of fan and magazine or -zine) is a non-professional and non-official publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon (such as a literary or musical genre) for the pleasure of others who share their interest.
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Fat Jack's Comicrypt
Fat Jack's Comicrypt or Fat Jack's is a comic book store with locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Oaklyn, New Jersey.
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First Comics
First Comics is an American comic book publisher that was active from 1983 to 1991 and then from 2011 to present (stylized as 1First Comics), known for titles like American Flagg!, Grimjack, Nexus, Badger, Dreadstar, and Jon Sable.
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Forbidden Planet (retail chain)
Forbidden Planet is the trading name of three separate businesses with online and retail bookstores selling science fiction, fantasy and popular culture products.
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Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola (born 7 April 1939) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.
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Gary Arlington
Gary Edson Arlington (October 7, 1938 – January 16, 2014) was an American retailer, artist, editor, and publisher, who became a key figure in the underground comix movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
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Ghost Rider (2007 film)
Ghost Rider is a 2007 American superhero film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics antihero Ghost Rider.
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Gimmick
A gimmick is a novel device or idea designed primarily to attract attention or increase appeal, often with little intrinsic value.
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Golden Age of Comic Books
The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956.
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Golden Apple Comics
Golden Apple Comics is a comic book store in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
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Grand Comics Database
The Grand Comics Database (GCD) is an Internet-based project to build a database of comic book information through user contributions.
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Heritage Auctions
In 1982, Heritage Auctions became a joint venture between Steve Ivy and Jim Halperin.
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Heroes World Distribution
Heroes World Distribution Co., originally named Superhero Enterprises, was an American comic book distributor.
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Hobby
A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time.
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IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing is an American publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, and comic strip collections.
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Image Comics
Image Comics is an American comic book publisher and is the third largest direct market comic book and graphic novel publisher in the industry by market share.
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In Search of Steve Ditko
In Search of Steve Ditko is a BBC Four documentary.
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Jimmy Jacobs (handballer)
James Leslie Jacobs (February 18, 1930 – March 23, 1988) was an American handball player, boxing manager, and comic book and fight film collector.
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Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Stephen Ross (born 17 November 1960) is an English broadcaster, film critic, comedian, actor, writer, and producer.
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Justice League (film)
Justice League is a 2017 American superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name.
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Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American director, producer, writer, and actor.
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Lambiek
Galerie Lambiek is a Dutch comic book store and art gallery in Amsterdam, founded on November 8, 1968 by Kees Kousemaker (– Bussum). His son Boris Kousemaker has been the owner since 2007.
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Library of Congress
The Library of Congress (LOC) is a research library in Washington, D.C. that serves as the library and research service of the U.S. Congress and the de facto national library of the United States.
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Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is a regional American daily newspaper that began publishing in Los Angeles, California in 1881.
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Luke Cage
Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Mail order
Mail order is the buying of goods or services by mail delivery.
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Malibu Comics
Malibu Comics Entertainment, Inc. (launched as Malibu Graphics) was an American comic book publisher active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, best known for its Ultraverse line of superhero titles.
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Mallrats
Mallrats is a 1995 American buddy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith and starring Jason Lee, Jeremy London, Shannen Doherty, Claire Forlani, Ben Affleck, Jason Mewes, Joey Lauren Adams, Michael Rooker, and Smith as Silent Bob.
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Mandarake
is a Japanese retail corporation that operates a chain of used good stores.
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Manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan.
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Marketing
Marketing is the act of satisfying and retaining customers.
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Marvel 2099
Marvel 2099 was a Marvel Comics imprint, started in 1992, that was originally about one possible future of the Marvel Universe, but later revealed to be the Earth of the main Marvel continuity in the distant future.
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Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios.
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Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the property of The Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023.
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Marvel UK
Marvel UK was an imprint of Marvel Comics formed in 1972 to reprint US-produced stories for the British weekly comic market.
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Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005, and is scheduled to compete once again in 2024.
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Mike Zeck
Michael J. Zeck (born September 6, 1949) is an American comics artist.
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Mile High Comics
Mile High Comics is an online retailer and comic book store founded by Chuck Rozanski.
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MTV
MTV (originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable television channel.
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Museum
A museum is an institution dedicated to displaying and/or preserving culturally or scientifically significant objects.
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Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives or friends in an occupation or field.
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Nick Fury
Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury Sr. is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Kim Coppola (born January 7, 1964), known by his stage name Nicolas Cage, is an American actor and film producer.
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Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide (or Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide) is an annually published comic book price guide widely considered the primary authority on the subject of American comic book grading and pricing in the hobby/industry.
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Pacific Comics
Pacific Comics was a comic book distributor and publisher active from the 1971 to the 1984.
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Paper
Paper is a thin sheet material produced by mechanically or chemically processing cellulose fibres derived from wood, rags, grasses, or other vegetable sources in water, draining the water through a fine mesh leaving the fibre evenly distributed on the surface, followed by pressing and drying.
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Peer-to-peer file sharing
Peer-to-peer file sharing is the distribution and sharing of digital media using peer-to-peer (P2P) networking technology.
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Philately
Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history.
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Picture frame
A picture frame is a protective and decorative edging for a picture, such as a painting or photograph.
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Plastic bag
A plastic bag, poly bag, or pouch is a type of container made of thin, flexible, plastic film, nonwoven fabric, or plastic textile.
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Polyethylene
Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most commonly produced plastic.
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Polypropylene
Polypropylene (PP), also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications.
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Pop Hollinger
Harvey T. "Pop" Hollinger (October 13, 1886 – March 6, 1977) was one of the first comic book collectors.
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Popular culture
Popular culture (also called mass culture or pop culture) is generally recognized by members of a society as a set of practices, beliefs, artistic output (also known as popular art or mass art) and objects that are dominant or prevalent in a society at a given point in time.
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Postage stamp
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage (the cost involved in moving, insuring, or registering mail).
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Project Fanboy
Project Fanboy (PF) is an American website that publishes news, interviews and reviews about the American comic book industry.
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Richard Alf
Richard Alf (January 26, 1952 – January 4, 2012) was an American businessman and former comic book store owner who co-founded San Diego Comic-Con, and served as its chairman beginning in 1970.
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Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States.
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Rocket's Blast Comicollector
Rocket's Blast Comicollector (RBCC) was a comics advertising fanzine published from 1964 to 1983.
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Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor.
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San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con (also referred to as Comic-Con or SDCC) is a comic book convention and multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California, since 1970.
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San Diego Reader
The San Diego Reader is an alternative press newspaper in the county of San Diego.
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Science fiction
Science fiction (sometimes shortened to SF or sci-fi) is a genre of speculative fiction, which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.
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Secret Wars
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, commonly known as Secret Wars, is a 12-issue American comic book crossover limited series published from May 1984 to April 1985 by Marvel Comics.
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Silver Age of Comic Books
The Silver Age of Comic Books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream American comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype.
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Speculation
In finance, speculation is the purchase of an asset (a commodity, goods, or real estate) with the hope that it will become more valuable shortly.
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Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Stage name
A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians.
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Steve Ditko
Stephen John Ditko.
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Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a stock character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero; typically using their powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime.
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Superman
Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics.
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Superman (comic book)
Superman is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the DC Comics superhero Superman as its protagonist.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mirage Studios)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is a comic book series that was published by Mirage Studios between 1984 and 2014.
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That's Entertainment (comic shop)
That's Entertainment is a comics and collectibles store in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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The Brave and the Bold
The Brave and the Bold is a comic book series published by DC Comics as an ongoing series from 1955 to 1983.
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The Dark Knight Returns
The Dark Knight Returns (alternatively titled Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) is a 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley, and published by DC Comics.
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The Death of Superman
"The Death of Superman" is a crossover story event mostly featured in DC Comics' Superman-related publications.
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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)
The Gazette is a daily newspaper based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.
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The Incredible Hulk (comic book)
The Incredible Hulk is an ongoing comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero the Hulk and his alter ego Dr.
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Times Union (Albany)
The Times Union, or Times-Union, is an American daily newspaper, serving the Capital Region of New York.
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Tokyo
Tokyo (æ±äº¬), officially the Tokyo Metropolis (label), is the capital of Japan and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of over 14 million residents as of 2023 and the second-most-populated capital in the world.
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Ultimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel, later known as Ultimate Comics, was an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and modernized versions of the company's superhero characters from the Ultimate Marvel Universe, later known as the Ultimate Universe.
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Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths of 10–400 nanometers, shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays.
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Uncanny X-Men
Uncanny X-Men, originally published as The X-Men, is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics since 1963, and is the longest-running series in the X-Men comics franchise.
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University
A university is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines.
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Valiant Comics
Valiant Comics is an American comic book publisher, the first incarnation of which was founded in 1989 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter along with lawyer and businessman Steven Massarsky.
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Variant cover
In comic books, a variant cover (sometimes variant edition) refers to an issue of a comic book printed with multiple covers, each with unique cover art.
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Venom (character)
Venom is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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View Askewniverse
The View Askewniverse is a fictional universe created by writer/director Kevin Smith, featured in several films, comics and a television series; it is named for Smith's production company, View Askew Productions.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university in Richmond, Virginia.
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Visual arts
The visual arts are art forms such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, comics, design, crafts, and architecture.
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Vulture (website)
Vulture is an American entertainment news website.
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Watchmen
Watchmen is a comic book limited series by the British creative team of writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins.
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Wizard (magazine)
Wizard or Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture (previously titled Wizard: The Guide to Comics and Wizard: The Comics Magazine) was a magazine about comic books, published monthly in the United States by Wizard Entertainment from July 1991 to January 2011.
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Wolverine (character)
Wolverine (birth name: James Howlett; alias: Logan and Weapon X) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, often in association with the X-Men.
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Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics.
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X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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X-Men: Legacy
X-Men: Legacy is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics featuring the mutant superhero team the X-Men.
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Youngblood (comics)
Youngblood is a superhero team that starred in their self-titled comic book series, created by writer/artist Rob Liefeld.
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Zine
A zine (short for magazine or fanzine) is a small-circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via a copy machine.
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See also
History of comics
- Before 1900s in comics
- Bill Blackbeard
- Canadian comics
- Catchpenny print
- Comic book collecting
- History of American comics
- History of Canadian comics
- History of comics
- History of manga
- History of webcomics
- List of early webcomics
- Portrayal of Mormons in comics
- Table of years in comics
- Text comics
- The Adventures of Tintin publication history
- Tijuana bible
- Wordless novel
References
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