Blue Line Collectibles

Your mother probably yelled at you to put up your comics as a kid, and if you are now an avid collector, you should take her advice. Sunlight can fade the pages of comic books and drastically lower the value, so always store them in a dark place, preferably in a specialized box.

Although one of the most popular characters in comic books is the mean, green Incredible Hulk, he wasn’t always supposed to have his signature color. Green was a more consistent color to produce than the original grey that Stan Lee wanted the Hulk to be.

Did you know the easiest way to determine the age of a comic book is to open the book to page one? If you go to the bottom of the page, you will find the date, as well as the name of the publisher and any copyright information you may desire. The cover price will also reveal a comic’s age.

Arguably the biggest barrier for new comic readers is the decision on where exactly to start reading. Even though most comics have extravagantly detailed backstories, most comics aren’t that hard to jump into. We would be more than happy to find that jumping-off point for you.