Rare Book Division comic book collection

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unitid

{"value"=>"22832", "type"=>"local_mss"}

origination

{"value"=>"New York Public Library. Rare Book Division", "type"=>"corpname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Rare Book Division comic book collection"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1933-2010", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1933/2010"}

{"value"=>"undated", "type"=>"inclusive"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"158 linear feet (636 boxes)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

arrangement

{"value"=>"In three series: I. DC publications, 1933-2005 (176 boxes); II. Marvel comics, 1963-2006 (301 boxes); III. Other publishers, 1937-2010 (159 boxes)"}

accessrestrict

{"value"=>"<p>Apply at http://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/brooke-russell-astor-reading-room/rare-books-division.</p>"}

physloc

{"value"=>"Rare Books 13-9", "type"=>"local_call"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>This collection of comic books published between 1933-2010 consists mostly of titles from mainstream publishing companies such as DC and Marvel (Series I and II respectively). However, there are a number of comics from independent companies such as Dark Horse, Archie Enterprises and Caliber Press (Series III). Much of the collection focuses on the superhero / anti-hero out to fight injustice and evil in the world - e.g. Detective Comics (Batman), Hellblazer (Constantine), Fantastic Four and Amazing Heroes. However, quite a few romance, adventure and even X-rated comics are to be found in this collection. Earlier comics within this collection are not in pristine condition and show signs of previous handling from owners.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

date_inclusive_start

1933

date_inclusive_end

2010

keydate

1933

date_start

1933

date_end

2010

extent_statement

158 linear feet (636 boxes)

prefercite

{"value"=>"Rare Book Division comic book collection, Rare Book Division, The New York Public Library"}

abstract

{"value"=>" This collection of comic books published between 1933-2010 consists mostly of titles from mainstream publishing companies such as DC and Marvel (Series I and II respectively). However, there are a number of comics from independent companies such as Dark Horse, Archie Enterprises and Caliber Press (Series III). Much of the collection focuses on the superhero / anti-hero out to fight injustice and evil in the world - e.g. Detective Comics (Batman), Hellblazer (Constantine), Fantastic Four and Amazing Heroes. However, quite a few romance, adventure and even X-rated comics are to be found in this collection. Earlier comics within this collection are not in pristine condition and show signs of previous handling from owners.", "generated"=>true}

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