From: Janet Costner <costner1@earthlink.net>
To: probts@hal-pc.org
Subject: Jack Cole
Looking for Jack Cole's early comic "Mantoka", a Native American
superhero. Any info if any of these still exist? Thank you.
Hi Janet!
I couldn't find a Mantoka listing in my Overstreet Price Guide, but
that doesn't neccessarily mean that the comic doesn't exist out
there. Overstreet doesn't list every comic in existence, especially
rare comics, which this sounds like this is. I'm going to put this on
my website, and hopefully my readers might be able to give you some
information.
If not, I have another suggestion. An old friend of mine, Terry
Stroud, runs a mail order business called The American Comic Book
Company. I don't have his address here, but he advertises in the
magazine The Comics Buyers Guide. He is really good about tracking
down comics, and is extremely knowledgeable about rare comics. I'd
contact him, and see if he has any information on it.
Good luck in your search!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times
Star Wars Comics
To: probts@hal-pc.org
From: kent olson <teotar@provide.net>
Subject: where to find a value
Hi there,
I have 2 Star Wars comics that I am trying to find a value for. They are
the Collector's Edition of the Marvel Special Edition #1 & #2. They are
large size covers and are, I believe, the first comics to be released
about the movie. They are Vol.1, #1 and Vol. 1, #2.They were printed in
1977.
If by chance you happen to know of a resource that could help me out, I
would be very happy to get any info. you may have. I am having no luck
in finding any resources myself. Even our local comic stores have been
of no help at all. They just say, "Wow, those are old", but then tell me
that they don't know where I could find out. The guides they have don't
go back to '77.
Thank you and have a nice day.
p.s. If a scan of the cover would help, I can do that. I didn't want to
waste your time downloading it if it won't help.
Kent Olson
teotar@provide.net
Hi Kent!
I get so many questions about comic prices, I went out and
bought an Overstreet Price Guide. Each of your Star Wars Treasury
books are listed as being worth $10 in perfect condition, $3 in fine
condition, and $2 in good condition. This goes along with what I've seen at
local conventions in the past...all of those oversized tabloids run
between $4 - $10.
If I were going to sell them, I'd wait until the new Star Wars movie
comes out. There is already so much hype on the movie, that after
folks start to see it, they will want to buy. Then you'll probably be
able to charge more for them.
Hope this helps!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times
How About Indies?
Date sent: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 22:34:02 -0500 (CDT)
To: probts@hal-pc.org
From: glitch@newton.uic.net.ph (Glitch)
I was just wondering, do you feature NEW comics?(as in
"struggling" comic book outfit trying to gain recognition)
Hi glitch!
Actually, we personally *like* indie books. My daughter and I read
a little bit of everything. One of our personal favorites is an indie
book called "The Three Geeks." If you look in the previous issue, The
Surly Gamer mentions the comic "Knights of the Dinner Table."
Most of the staff and I do like indie books. We support struggling
creators by reviewing comics if they send them to us. We always
publish all press releases in our press release section. Twice in the
past 3 months, I've featured indie book covers on the front page of
my site. So, yes, I think we do support struggling creators.
Thanks for writing!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times
Help!
Date sent: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 12:02:55 -0500 (CDT)
From: karina@tcsn.net (Shawnna)
To: probts@hal-pc.org
Help!!! I am having a hard time finding a web site that can tell me where
I can find a magazine that publishes going rates for old comics. I have a
package of three Wonder Women comics w/trading cards still in the original
wrapping, I can't find any thing on this one.
I also have a box of different old comics from my father and no
idea if they have any value.
Hi Shawnna!
I don't know if that Wonder Woman comics have any value yet, and if
they are fairly recent, they probably don't. However, that box of old
comics from your dad is probably worth something. There aren't any
really good online price guides, but you can order my favorite print
pricing guide online. I like The Overstreet Price Guide because it
publishes realistic prices for comics, and trys to keep current on
what comics are really selling for, out in the marketplace. You can
pick up a copy at any comic shop in your area, or you can order one
online at:
Hope this helps!
Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times
Old Magazines
From: "Jim Wallace" <wallace@teknetwork.com>
To: probts@hal-pc.org
Subject: Old Time Magazine Market
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:04:40 -0500
Would your magazine or another you could recommend have information on
whether there is a market for old magazines(Example Time Magazine with
Joe Dimaggio on the cover from the 1940's).
Hi Jim!
Yes, there certainly is a market for old magazines. I know of a
convention in Dallas that is held twice a year that only contains
items from 1976 or earlier, and magazines are included in that mix.
If you want to sell your magazines online, or just check out the
market, I'd suggest you go over to:
You can run a search on magazines, and see what is currently offered.
I suspect that Joe Dimaggio magazine could be offered under
Collectibles: Paper, or in the Sports Memorabilia section.
can i get an instruction manual sent via e-mail re:the interAct V3 steering
console.i acquired the wheel through a friend who no longer has the manual.
thanks.........jeff brady
Ian Johnston Replies:
Jeff,
Thanks for taking the time to direct your question my way. Instructions
for all of InterAct's accessories can be found at their website which is
located at All you need to do is click on the
"Products" link, then the "Playstation" link, and finally the "V3 Racing
Wheel" link and you'll find at the bottom of the screen a link that'll take
you to the instruction manual. Take care.
