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Comic book characters usually have weird weaknesses, but Green Lantern has always had arguably the weirdest. While most people know the current Green Lantern’s weakness is the color yellow, the original Green Lantern had an even weirder weakness to wood.

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.

Are you a fan of a classic TV show or movie? While you might not think this has anything to do with comic books, you might be surprised. Comic book stores are known for having plenty of collectibles such as action figures or lunchboxes.

If you are a new comic book collector and are looking for the most valuable comics, then do some research first. Go to as many websites and forums as you can and read the online reviews. There are sites that can help assess value as well.

I’m a comic book artist. So I think to myself, what do I like to draw? I like to draw hot chicks, fast cars, and cool guys in trench coats. So that’s what I write about, says Frank Miller, creator of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Sin City.

Based on the Norse god of the same name, arrogant but valiant superhero Thor debuted in Journey into Mystery #83 in August 1962. A founding member of The Avengers, Thor was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby for Marvel Comics.

Did you know that comic books from the 1930s era were a different size than the ones of today? In fact, they were much wider than those in circulation nowadays. Today, the unique size is part of the charm of these collectibles.

Comic books condition can be gauged via the Overstreet Comic Book guide. A clean, tear, bend, and stain free book will be rated NM, or near mint, and be worth more money, whereas a VG (very good) one will fetch a much lower price.

If you’re just starting to get into the obsessive hobby of collecting comics, don’t underestimate how fast the stacks can grow. Not only is it cheaper to buy packing materials, such as sleeves and backing boards, in bulk, it also assures that your collection can continue to grow.

If you are a big fan of the Spider-Man comics, chances are you are very familiar with one of his biggest foes, Venom. However, did you know that Venom was originally supposed to be a woman? The creators then decided to use the opportunity to tackle the bully issue by making Eddie Brock transform into Venom.

Did you know that one of the most popular comic book characters was almost squashed before it began? Stan Lee reportedly hated the idea of Spider-Man because he thought that people’s huge hatred of the creepy arachnoids would turn people off to the character.

Ever heard of the popular 80s band, the Pet Shop Boys? Well, few people know that the singer of the band actually worked for Marvel Comics. In fact, the singer, Neil Tennant, was actually an editor and worked for the magazine's UK Division between 1975 and 1977.