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J. Spyder Isaacson

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Expertise

I'm mostly a DC/Marvel fan, but can answer a wide variety of questions on pretty much anything but romance and sword-and-sorcery comics. Ask away and find out if I have the answer. (Even if I don't, I can probably guide you to where you CAN find it!) PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME to give you a value on comics - that is only possible by direct physical evaluation of the individual issues.

Experience in the area

I've been a collector for almost 35 years of mostly (but not entirely) super-hero titles, with occasional forays into other types of comics. I also personally know a few comics artists/writers, and am VERY experienced with Web Comics as well.

Organizations

Theatre Puget Sound, Magical Mystery Troupe, Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theatre, former board member of Centerstage Theatre Conservatory.

Publications

Miscellaneous national defense trade journals and science fiction/fantasy fanzines.

Education/Credentials

B.A. in Theatre Arts, Gonzaga University. Currently pursuing M.Ed. from Western Governors University.

What do you like about this subject?

Some of the single most creative storytelling has come from comic books. Cultural icons such as Superman made their debut in these.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Whether or not artists should use photo reference - some do, some don't.

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Recent Answers from J. Spyder Isaacson

2009-10-12 1st issue:

Actually, it's very simple. On the first page of the comic is a block of tiny text, which technically is called the indicia. If the comic is a reprint, it will say "second printing" or "third printing"

2009-06-24 Grading:

The problem is that the grading of comics is an exceptionally subjective process, even when using guidelines like the ones contained in the Overstreet Price Guide. Also, the grading could differ if the

2009-01-21 Spider Man varian edition 583 - First Edition?:

Thanks for an easy question. There's only one real way to find out if any particular comic book issue is a first edition. On the first page, there is a paragraph in very tiny type at the bottom -

2008-12-17 imagination or reference:

Thanks for one of the more unique questions I've been asked to answer. To be facetious, the answer is "yes." To be realistic, the answer is: it depends. When it comes to characters and non-background

2008-09-10 Whitman comics:

Thanks for a *very* unique question. Unfortunately, you are looking at two problems with the value of these comics you've described: 1) They were written specifically for kids. During this time period

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