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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) 
The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, 36th Edition
Amazon Price: (as of 12/01/2009)
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.
Classics Illustrated
@ Amazon.com
Here with a little help from third-party XML resyndication are Amazon.com's best-selling Classics Illustrated comics.
Since Classics Illustrated is out of print, all these listings refer to third party sales, which are subject to a Shipping & handling fees
Simpsons Stuff @ Amazon.com
Give Matt Groening a break!
The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/01/2009)
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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