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Creator
New York Public Library. Rare Book Division
Call number
Rare Books 13-9
Physical description
158 linear feet (636 boxes)
Preferred Citation
Rare Book Division comic book collection, Rare Book Division, The New York Public Library
Repository
Rare Book Division
Location
Rare Books 13-9
Access to materials
Request an in-person research appointment.Restrictions apply

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.

Scope and arrangement

Arrangement

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

Using the collection

Location

Rare Book Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Third Floor, Room 328

Access restrictions

Apply at http://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/brooke-russell-astor-reading-room/rare-books-division.