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The Forensic Comicologist: Insights from a Life in Comics

The Forensic Comicologist: Insights from a Life in Comics

Current price: $29.95
Publication Date: June 27th, 2018
Publisher:
McFarland & Company
ISBN:
9781476672670
Pages:
270
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Description

A childhood comic book fan turned comic book retailer, the author soon discovered the prevalence of scams in the world of comics collecting. This book is his tutorial on how to collect wisely and reduce risks. Drawing on skills learned from twenty years with the San Diego Police Department and as a Comic-Con attendee since 1972, he covers in detail the history and culture of collecting comic books and describes the pitfalls, including common deceptions of grading and pricing, as well as theft, and mail and insurance fraud.

About the Author

Retired police officer turned comic book dealer, Jamie Newbold lives in San Diego, California.