Classics Illustrated Comics - Collectible Study Guides

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Collectible Study Notes for Classic Literature

Classics Illustrated Comics have introduced generations to the world of literature. They include fairly high-quality art, and are reasonably true to their original source material. Some would say they were early versions of the ill-defined graphic novel genre

Classics Illustrated Junior began later to introduce a younger audience to favorite fairy tales and legends.

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Collectible? 

Collector interest in Classics Illustrated rises and falls as it does in any market of extrinsic value, but I would not clean out the attic without checking some price guides first.


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Books About Classics Illustrated 

Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History, with Illustrations

Amazon Price: $44.00 (as of 12/01/2009) Buy Now

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, 36th Edition

Amazon Price: (as of 12/01/2009) Buy Now

William B. Jones Addresses Library of Congress 

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After a rather long introduction, Bill Jones addresses the Library of Congress on his Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History, with Illustrations (Video)

Other Resources 

Classics Central
Sells Classics Illustrated and other "Classic" comic books. Gives you an idea of current market values, but as there is no mention of buying books, it's hard to tell if these prices are reasonable.

Simpsons Stuff @ Amazon.com 

Give Matt Groening a break!

Is this module enough to make "Comic Book Guy's" appearance (above) fair use? I think so, but it is admittedly a close call.

The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/01/2009) Buy Now

Classics Illustrated @ eBay 

(Obviously)

You can get some great deals at eBay if you're patient. Beware of "auction fever" and read the fine print. A seller's "real" price is often built-in using high shipping costs.

There is always somebody willing to pay "too much" for popular items. You might consider becoming a seller ...

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