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How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. As far as i am concerned though, the highest value is what each comic book is worth personally to each owner. Fill it right up to the top, then take it away not back into the store we dont want things to be confused or to come back. With free comic book day fast approaching saturday, may 7, nows a great time to give. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have.
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