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One of the greatest hobbies of all time that can be shared between both children and adults is the art of collecting comic books. While comics were once sold all over and were simply fun reading material for kids, they have now become collectible items that are sought all over by boys, girls, men and women. Some comic books are easier to find while others are very rare with only a few copies still existing in the entire world. You may pay a few dollars for one comic book while another could cost hundreds or even thousands. If you have an interest in starting a comic book collection, simply use these tips to get started.

1. Consider what types of comics you like and start by collecting those that are in the series. You may enjoy a particular artist or writer over another. Not all comic books are alike.
2. Keep your comics in good condition by putting a plastic protector around each one.
3. Make offers on comic books based on the condition, rarity and presentation.
4. Do your research before buying a comic book. Someone may have their comic listed too high while others are available for a major bargain.

From 1956 – 1970 we experienced the Silver Age of comic books. This was a time that experienced such popularity in comic books that it carved the way for comic books for decades to come.

During the Silver Age, the artwork in comic books improved a great deal. Brighter colors and much more detail were used to make the characters stand out and fill the reader with action jumping off of every page. The stories and format were showing more emotion, action and the dialogue was more. Where it differed most from the era before was that the Silver Ages of comic books focused more on the superheroes. The villains and superheroes battled back and forth which was the focus on comics during this time. As well, the superheroes were made to be much more human.

In ’54 when the Comics Code Authority came into play, they worked to really improve comic books for the younger generation because of so much criticism they were getting. They made the comics much less violent than in the past, less sexual and less gory. This was a big change for the comic book industry.

By shaping the superheroes personality and making them have more dramatic events, they became more human with more abilities and power. This brought so much more life to the characters in comic books. People became more invested because they had a better personality and much more life to them.

SPIDERMAN: The adventures of a common boy who acquires spider like powers captivates young and old alike. The amazing Spiderman spins webs, swings through the city, makes incredible climbs and saves the lives of citizens in trouble. Mary Jane is his love and biggest fan.

SUPERMAN: The other worldly strength of Superman astounds all who witness his feats. With the big S on his chest, he flies through the air, effortlessly battles the evil ones and performs life saving rescues. His heart belongs to Lois Lane.

BATMAN AND ROBIN: The Batman seems dark and mysterious, appearing when he is needed and least expected. In Gotham, he is known for his cool rides and gadgets. His side kick Robin is his ever loyal companion in crime solving and fighting. Both have excellent escaping skills.

IRON MAN: Iron Man is the ultimate in cool gear, humorous lines and saving the day. He has incredible suits that do unbelievably amazing technological feats. Miss Potts keeps it all going and has his eye.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK: Huge and green, with strength beyond belief, the Hulk is a one man wrecking crew. Usually a mild mannered scientist, he's a little unhinged when he turns Hulk!

When it comes to choosing a good comic book there are two major things that you need to consider, the firs is story line. Contrary to popular belief, the graphics are not the most important part of a comic book. You can have excellent graphics and a horrible story line and the book will still be sub-par. You need to pay attention to the story line in order to know if it is a good series or not. Take the time to read a few frames to see if it flows nicely and if the captions fit the graphics.The whole story can be found at http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2012/08/31/comic-book-legends-revealed-382/

The second thing you need to consider is the graphics themselves. Graphics are a large part of a comic book and as such you should take the time to look at them carefully. How are they drawn, what quality is the paper and color aspects, and are they consistent. Finding a comic book that has both good graphics that engage the reader and draw your attention and a good story that keeps your attention are the two most important things that you need to consider when you look at a comic book in order to ascertain if it is a good comic book or not.

No matter one’s age, comic books are something that they will always love. Comic books have been around for a long time. They are filled with short stories and colorful animations. Regardless of a person’s gender, age, or interests, comic books will always have a place in their heart. When one is looking to purchase a specific comic book, they become confused as to where a comic book store is. If this occurs, it is wise for the person to do the necessary research in order to locate this store. The research is not too tedious, and it does end up providing them with the information that they are looking for.

The first place one should look at in order to find out where to find a comic book store would be inside of the phone book. The phone book will usually list all retail outlets, arranging them the type of store that they are. If the phone book ends up providing no luck, the second place that one should look at is the internet. The internet can easily locate a store, only by typing it into a search engine. The search engine will pull up the results within a minute.

Comic strips and comic books began to become popular in the 19th century; the beginnings of comic illustrations can be traced back further to the work of William Hogarth in the 18th century. The first comic, or graphic novel in a modern form was Action Comics #1 that featured the debut of the superhero Superman.

During the 1750s English artist William Hogarth began to produce satirical drawings and etchings depicting life in the slums of London; Hogarth's drawings were both funny and shocking.The full explanation can be found at http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2012/08/17/comic-book-legends-revealed-380/ In the U.S., Benjamin Franklin produced the first cartoon printed in an American newspaper as a call to arms for the American people in their fight against England.

Although the comic strips of the 1890s are often seen as the precursor to comic books, Swiss artist Rudolph Topffer began producing graphic novels in the 1830s. Published in the U.S. in 1842, Topffer's "The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck" contained 40 pages of drawings with linking text underneath each picture.

By the 1890s comic strips had become popular in U.S. newspapers; the first comic strip was produced by James Swinnerton and published in The San Francisco Examiner in 1892. Collections of comic strips formed the first published comic books sold in the U.S. In June 1938 Action Comics began publication of a comic book featuring Superman that would spark the introduction of modern comic books.