Bibliographies & Guides

Official Overstreet comic book price guide. New York: House of Collectibles, 1987- Annual. *R-MDY 88-8316 (held at South Hall Desk) and (S) JFK 88-491. This is the most comprehensive guide to comic books. Although intended for collectors/investors, much valuable information is provided. Each issue includes unique theme essays on comic book history. The main section lists most comic book titles with their collectible value. Some color illustration, mostly black & white.

Gerber, Ernst. The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. Minden, Nev.: Gerber Pub. Co., 1989-1990. 2 vols. (S) JFG 92-153. This work contains over 21,000 color illustrations of the covers of comic books produced during 1935-1965 the Gold and Silver Age of comic book publishing. Essays provide a wealth of information on cataloging, preservation, restoration of comic books, the social and historical impact of comic books and much more.

Gerber, Ernst. The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics. Minden, Nev.: Gerber Publishing Co., Inc., 1991. 2 vols. JFG 92-152. Similar to the title above, but dedicated strictly to Marvel Comics. 17,000 color illustrations, author, artist and character indexes.

Humor and Cartoon Markets, 1993, edited by Bob Staake and Roseann Shaughnessy. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest, 1993. Pub Cat 91-1779, (held at Information Desk, Room 315). For those seeking to break into the comic book industry there is a chapter on comic book publishers. Provides contact name, address, editorial policy and payment information. Other chapters deal with comic strips and other comic industries.

Scott, Randall W. Comic books and strips; an information sourcebook. Phoenix, Ariz.: Oryx Press, 1988. 3-MDY 89-3095. Bibliography of monographs published on the subject of comic books 1970-1987. Core collection lists the 100 most important titles. This is the only basic reference bibliography on the subject.

Scott, Randall W. Comics librarianship; a handbook. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc,1990. Currently the only monograph on this subject. Includes chapters on acquisition, collection development, and preservation of a comic book collection. Chapter 6 is a list of 230 topics that can be chosen for student research projects.