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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 28, 1984 Getting a kick from collecting comic books Nineteen year old Karl Williamson admits people sometimes raise an eyebrow when he tells them about his hobby. Karl is a collector. But he's not into stamps, coins, butter- flies or pet rocks. But mention G.1. Joe, Super Heros, the Elek- tra Saga, Daredevil, Batman, Superman, or X-Men and you're talk- ing about Karl's hobby. He's a collector of comic books, and he has more than 3000 of them neatly wrapped in plastic and filed away in boxes in his bedroom at the family home near Blackstock. Like most kids, Karl grew up with comic agy TO , SERVICE, books, and started to collect them when he was nine. But it was four years ago, that he really got serious about the hobby, and these days he buys about 20 new issues every month at a cost ranging from 75 cents to more than $2 for a single issue. And that's just for the new ones. If he happens to run across a back issue in good condition, he's ready to spend more to add it to his collection. While he considers himself a serious collector, Karl also says he still gets a kick out of comics. "l like the graphics, the colour and the illustrations," he told the Star in an inter- view last week while VEHICLE INSPECTION Know the condition of the vehicle you are driving displaying some of the sales. latest issues. His favourites are science fiction, western and war issues but he doesn't have much int in' Walt Disney or Archie comics. Most comics today are issued in a 12-month series and Karl always buys two copies of each issue. He'll take a quick read through them and then wrap them in clear plastic to keep them in mint condition as this will enhance their value as collector's items over the years. Collecting comics has become a serious bus- iness in North America with some of the early issues fetching top dollars at auctions and ; Wh TIR IAN E [ Shock Absorbers | | Ditterential | [ Gas tank | A} For example, the very first issue of Superman, which hit the stands back in 1938, would bring about $10,000, if one could be found in good or mint condition. The first issues of any series are always the ones sought by collect ors, and Karl's eyes light up at the thought of getting his hands on the first G.I. Combat. He also likes the Classics Illustrated series, of which 168 were printed years ago and sold for 10 cents each. Also important to serious collectors is any change in the format of a comic book series. For example, the first issue where Spiderman's | Transter Case 4 x 4] a Sn ai --}% Exhaust System "=~ | Rear Suspension | costume was changed is sought after, and the same goes for the change in Wonder Woman's outfit. She first appeared in comics wearing a dress, of all things. These days, Karl gets most . of his comics through the Scugog Book Exchange in Port Perry, but he takes in yard sales and auctions, hoping to find a treasure that has been sitting for years in somebody's attic or basement. He often finds old comics at these sales, but unfortunately, they are usually in poor con- dition to be of any value for a collector. Serious collectors like Karl subscribe to "The Festival results The following piano students participated in the annual "Sunderland Music Festival" and were successful in achieving these marks. Congratulations are extended to all students for their fine perform- ances! They are the: pupils of Mrs. Paula Copithorn A.MUS. R.M.T. of Port Perry. Older Beginners: Lindsay Parry - 74 per cent; David Richardson - 73 per cent; Cathy Pavlik - 72 per cent. Grade II - Becky Gower - 78 per cent; Jennifer Linington - 78 per cent. Comic Book Price Guide', a thick cata- logue published each year which up-dates the going prices for literally hundreds of issues going back into the 1940's and 50's. He hopes someday to be able to attend a con- vention of comic book collectors, where enth- usiasts of all ages from all over Canada and the United States get together to buy, sell and swap for the issues they need to fill in their collections. In the meantime, he plans to keep buying the new issues as they come out. He admits his hobby takes just about all his spending money, but with a smile says there are worse ways for a 19-year old to part with his money these days. Help needed for At Home Port Perry High News by Shelley Ash Last week Port Perry music students finished well at the Sunderland Festival. Students com- peted last Thursday night and Friday morn- ing. Port Perry's true colours shone through, to keep up our outstand- ing reputation in the music department. If you haven't got your report card slips in yet, please do so immed- iately. If not sooner! ! Any spare time you have after school could be put to good use help- ing the At-Home comm- ittee prepare for our for- mal dance. If you want your spring formal to be a success we need your support. Any help would be appreciated I'm sure. Congratulations are extended to the cast of "After Liverpool' for ° their performance on the weekend. Good Luck in future competition. With the March Break (12th - 16th) coming up soon, you'll either have already made your travel plans for Florida or else plans to stay home and work on your school work. Whichever one you chose, enjoy! Look for more P.P.H.S. news in next weeks paper. Engine ) Grade III - Elizabeth Had enough of winter blues? [Aw Conationing | ) = Connell - 80 per cou, Ist Want to get out and meet people? oer Y Pt por cent. 3rd blac: 'Want a new hobby that's exciting & relaxing? Te x" 2 = Laura Mark - 72 per REGISTER NOW FOR 2 0 2 ni AN a cent; Natasha Frick - 72 SPRING CLA F [Ag : 2 | prs: per cent. S (SEV Se ARE VA Grade V - Niki Bardele- lf BEGINNING MARCH 19th, 1984 | ; X~ Electrical - - 78 per cent. BEGINNERS & ADVANCED CLASSES \¥ x co A & wy A Se Andioedy Grade V Sonatina - Tuesdays & Thursdays - Afternoons & Evenings lst Z Brak Jenny Blanchard - 80 Instruction includes: Liquid suede, scraffito, : NL) pr per cent, 1st place; clay lifting and flower making. ~ "SCS y . Universal Joins Sharon Jones - 73 per Instruction in lace drape and Trans Ceramics, [Engine Electrical LE wll =? cent. made by appointment. Grade VI Sonatina - Teri Bell - 87 per cent, 1st place. 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