Im looking forward to more of both series, as well as seeing what is coming next in comics format. Z2 comics has a really diverse line of comics coming out. Were in california as asha leo meets ultimate collector bob bretall who has the worlds largest collection of comic books. He claims he started to collect comic books at the young age of 8 years old. This time, we do a lot more than 22 pages, as we go over the green arrow and black canary wedding. Bob bretalls comic book collection is on page 172 of the new guinness book of world records. More than a year after the british media decreed bob bretall owns the worlds largest comic book collection, its now official. Bob bretall tells us all about his massive, recordsetting comic book collection. See the comic value packs page for a list of available packs and prices. Each value pack is grouped around a theme and provides 2 lbs. As of may 2018, computer engineer bob bretall has the worlds largest comic book collection. Worlds largest comic book collection owned by superfan. You can read more about this comics ans see pages of sample art on the indoctrination comic website. Haney march 15, 1926 november 25, 2004 was an american comic book writer, best known for his work for dc comics.
Bob bretall, 51, from mission viejo in california, was given his first comic 43 years ago. Top websites about worlds largest comic book collection. With 94,268 unique comics amassed over four decades and still growing. Stop by the forums and chat with us about comics, or whatever. Bretalls buying stretches back to 1970 so maybe you can beat him in a few decades if you start now. I also have 100s of comicsthemed statues and minibusts, 100s of pages of. Join facebook to connect with bob bretall and others you may know. Bob bretall, 51, got hooked after being given his first comic book aged eight. Everyone praised it as the best comic theyve ever read, and of course most compared it to lost. Comic book expert who specializes in buying and selling pre1980 comics. My problems with morning glories derek parker royal, ph. Ive got somewhere north of 103,000 comic books, and am the 2015 and. Archie comic book celebrates interracial wedding of gay. The comic is decent for what it is that being a lowbrow frat comedy.
His collection of comics is so vast it is filed away in boxes and catalogued. Who has the largest collection of comic books in the world. And i am really, really happy whenever i open up the letters page and. Bob bretall, guinness world record holder, worlds largest comic book collection. Cha cha and olga try to blow up bob to keep him from discovering the freshwater spring. Most paper aircraft thrown into watermelons in one minute. Its an intimate comic book show catered to the pure comic book collector. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals. Our comic value packs are a fun, affordable way to get a lot of comics without spending much. Ive got somewhere north of 103,000 comic books, and am the 2015 and 2016 guinness world record holder for largest comic book collection. The comic book page family of podcasts are hosted by john mayo, a comic book fan who has been reading comics for decades. Inside the biggest comic book collection in the world syfy wire. The worlds biggest comic book collection enchanted.
Bob bretall, 52, has more than 105,00 unique comic books, a collection that weighs in at an estimated 8. Jeff lemire writerartist the nobody gn dc comics interview. Ultimately it failed to deliver on anything particularly memorable in my reading of it. Bob bretall, 51, got his first comic, amazing spiderman number 88, when he was eight years old. Guinness certifies worlds largest comic book collection. Inside the biggest comic book collection in the world. And rather than sell his collection, he plans to pass it. Mid21st century america doesnt have much to offer dana stevens, but theres plenty for her to live for inside warriors of jarvath, the worlds most popular fullimmersion online game. Bob bretall has worlds largest comics collection cbr. Check out our blog for the latest in comic book news. Bob bretall and john mayo of the comic book page podcast join brent kossina and i for another edition of 22 pages. One covers the top 300 comic book sales through diamond comics. Zatanna by kody chamberlain, in bob bretalls zatanna.
Bob talks about his introduction to comic books and explains. Bob bretall holds the guinness world record for the largest comic collection. When you own the worlds largest personal comic book collection, with. John mayo and bob bretall were part of the third annual podcasting panel at comiccon international. Top websites about comic book collection checklists. Bob bretall holds the guinness world record for largest. Bob bretall has the largest comic book collection in the world.
He is the cocreator of the west coast avengers for marvel comics and has worked on such series as armed and dangerous and shadowman, which he both drew and wrote for valiant comics. Bob bretall amassed 94268 unique comic books as of may 1, 2014. The premise of the frat members having super powers barely matters, and a comparison to the justice league only works in the sense that theyre both groups of people with super powers. Doc savage, ozzys comics and movie news, its alive, the comics multiverse, comic book hall of fame, gaspar sabater ilustrador, palm springs comiccon, r. Im the first person to hold this particular record with guinness. Meet bob bretall and his comic book collectionwhich is currently the worlds biggest privately owned collection.
Gripped, he began buying the superhero stories every. Robert bob hall october 16, 1944 is an american comics artist and writer as well as a playwright and theatre director. In this stream he tells his story about collecting and basically how he got into comics. His house holds more than 100,000 issues, and one of bretalls strolls to his comic book shop led to a purchase of 480 new comics at one time. Bretalls treasure trove weighs an estimated 16,800 pounds, or the equivalent of 118 grown men. Worlds largest comic book collection owned by superfan bob bretall. San diego 2008 along with representatives from a few other comic book podcasts. It was a monster haul, sure, but you have to see it from his perspective. Alternate reality is a proud member of the comics podcast network.
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As a result, my collection has gotten a bit of media attention which ive tried to keep track of on the site. Original comic art titled zatanna by kody chamberlain, located in bobs zatanna sketches comic art gallery 516222. He cocreated the teen titans as well as characters such as metamorpho, eclipso, cain, and the supersons. Comic book storage ideas diy drawers 41 new ideas comic book storage ideas for small bedrooms ideas frittoli barbara furniture. The following contributors were elected to the 2012 nomination committee and are responsible for determining the ink artists deserving to be recognized for outstanding work on art with a cover date of 2011. A few weeks ago, on free comic book day, bob bretall came back from his local indie comic shop with about 480 new comics. The 60th anniversary guinness record book for 2015 hit stores on september 9th, 2014 and bob bretall was officially named the holder of the world record for worlds largest comic collection until someone breaks the record. Bob bretall, who owns the largest comic book collection in the world, gives some insight into the story behind batman v superman. Guinness world records largest collection of comic books. British media decreed bob bretall owns the worlds largest comic book collection.
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