The Basic History of Comic Books

The Basic History of Comic Books

Comic books have made their mark on popular culture in the near-century since they began publication. But when did comics as we know them begin, and how do comic historians navigate the books’ past? The history of comics divides into periods dubbed “Ages” by comic...
The Art of Collection

The Art of Collection

The human habit of collecting things dates back to the beginning of written history. People in every culture, in every era, have always found and kept things they enjoy. It’s a hobby, a pastime, an act of expression — and, most of all, it’s fun! Some of...