Blue Line Collectibles

Blue Line Collectibles Blue Line Collectible in South Philadelphia features comics, action figures and collectibles from DC, Marvel, McFarlance, Comics and Pop Culture.

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What makes Blue Line Collectible so unique is the selection, as owner Tom Steele specializes in rare, hard to find action figures and comics and knows the story on each and every piece in his inventory. Tom knows his stuff and is happy to talk about your favorite comic book or movie characters educating the casual fan to the most serious collector. Blue Lines Collectible get new comics and figures

every week so stop by often because you're sure to find something new each and every time you go back. Tom adds new inventory and rotates stock from his massive collection constantly. Whether you're looking for comics of your favorite superhero, or rare action figures from DC, Marvel, McFarlane, or your favorite TV of Movie Character, Tom Steele at Blue Line Collectible will expand your "Universe" so you will continue to share in his passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm to make your hobby more enjoyable as you grow your collection.

05/20/2014

Your mother probably yelled at you to put up your comics as a kid, and if you are now an avid collector, you should take her advice. Sunlight can fade the pages of comic books and drastically lower the value, so always store them in a dark place, preferably in a specialized box.

05/15/2014

Although one of the most popular characters in comic books is the mean, green Incredible Hulk, he wasn’t always supposed to have his signature color. Green was a more consistent color to produce than the original grey that Stan Lee wanted the Hulk to be.

05/13/2014

Comic book characters usually have weird weaknesses, but Green Lantern has always had arguably the weirdest. While most people know the current Green Lantern’s weakness is the color yellow, the original Green Lantern had an even weirder weakness to wood.

05/08/2014

Did you know the easiest way to determine the age of a comic book is to open the book to page one? If you go to the bottom of the page, you will find the date, as well as the name of the publisher and any copyright information you may desire. The cover price will also reveal a comic’s age.

05/06/2014

Arguably the biggest barrier for new comic readers is the decision on where exactly to start reading. Even though most comics have extravagantly detailed backstories, most comics aren’t that hard to jump into. We would be more than happy to find that jumping-off point for you.

05/01/2014

Are you a fan of a classic TV show or movie? While you might not think this has anything to do with comic books, you might be surprised. Comic book stores are known for having plenty of collectibles such as action figures or lunchboxes.

04/29/2014

If you are a new comic book collector and are looking for the most valuable comics, then do some research first. Go to as many websites and forums as you can and read the online reviews. There are sites that can help assess value as well.

04/24/2014

“I’m a comic book artist. So I think to myself, what do I like to draw? I like to draw hot chicks, fast cars, and cool guys in trench coats. So that’s what I write about,” says Frank Miller, creator of “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” and “Sin City.”

04/22/2014

Based on the Norse god of the same name, arrogant but valiant superhero Thor debuted in “Journey into Mystery #83” in August 1962. A founding member of The Avengers, Thor was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby for Marvel Comics.

04/17/2014

Did you know that comic books from the 1930s era were a different size than the ones of today? In fact, they were much wider than those in circulation nowadays. Today, the unique size is part of the charm of these collectibles.

04/15/2014

Comic books condition can be gauged via the Overstreet Comic Book guide. A clean, tear, bend, and stain free book will be rated NM, or near mint, and be worth more money, whereas a VG (very good) one will fetch a much lower price.

04/10/2014

If you’re just starting to get into the obsessive hobby of collecting comics, don’t underestimate how fast the stacks can grow. Not only is it cheaper to buy packing materials, such as sleeves and backing boards, in bulk, it also assures that your collection can continue to grow.

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1740 W Ritner Street
Philadelphia, PA
19145

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm

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(215) 467-2583

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