Marvel Superhero Comic Book

Collection

Rachel Breen Carrie-Ann Chavez Elizabeth Murphy

Jacqueline Silver-Morillo Marvel Superhero Comic Book Collection

LIS 415 Information Organization Professor Wisser

November 30, 2013

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PART 1: COLLECTION DESCRIPTION AND ITS INFORMATION OBJECTS

1.1 Location of collection

The Marvel Superhero comic book collection resides in a comic book store called

the Forbidden Planet. It is located in New York, NY. The Forbidden Planet is a large-

scale retail store that houses superhero comic books, graphic novels, posters, comic art,

toys, t-shirts, Blu-Ray Discs and DVDs, and movie memorabilia. The Forbidden

Planet also utilizes a storage room in the back of the store and a warehouse in Queens.

The store is located on Broadway near Union Square. This collection is located in a large

city of over twenty three million people (State and Country Quickfacts, 2013) with a very

diverse population. The location of the Marvel Superhero comic book collection is

significant due to its accessibility and availability to patrons. The store also has the

possibility of expansion to other cities nationwide within the next few years due to the

popularity and fan base of superheroes and comic books.

1.2 Purpose of the collection

The location of the store attracts a diverse and wide variety of users. Due to the

proximity of NYU dormitories and classes at The New School, there are large

populations of student users. Also, the proximity to Union Square and the Union Subway

Station makes this collection very visible and well used by tourists. The users range from

grade school children to senior citizens. When it comes to gender there is not a large gap:

“Men … account for 58.62% of the fandom [for comic books]. Women account for

39.66% ...” (Schenker, 2013). The purpose of this collection is for recreational use within

a retail environment. Users come into the store for the purpose of buying the superhero

comic books in order to read at home, collect for the future, and/or trade with friends.

Some individuals even choose to part with their comic book collection by selling them to

other fans. The collection (especially within the context of its popular location) also

serves as means of socialization for those with similar interests.

1.3 Physical and intellectual aspects of objects

The physical aspects of this collection are standard comic book

characteristics. Each comic book is 6 7/8 x 10 1/2 inches with 10-40 pages in each, with

glossy front and back covers. There are illustrations on all pages except for several that

have advertisements. Each page has panels of various sizes with action illustrations,

dialogue balloons, thought balloons, captions, and sound effects. The comics are covered

by clear Mylar bags and priced according to current retail value. The intellectual aspects

of the collection are varied. The thousands of items in this collection contain a variety

(and in some a combination) of superheroes. For example some of the superheroes in this

collection include: Spiderman, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, X-Men, and

Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel superhero comics. The different storylines are similar in

that they all have the purpose of teaching some lesson in morality.

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1.4 Extent of collection and plans for growth

The Marvel superhero comics collection is a 1,000+ collection and is continually

growing. It will develop through acquisitions through Comic-Cons (comic book

conventions) and purchases from Marvel, donations from various comic book enthusiasts

and artists, supply and demand, and the creation of more Marvel superhero comics. The

collection will grow not only through purchasing but also trading. The fan base is already

growing due to recent Marvel Superhero movies and also a push from local libraries to

obtain more copies of comic books to ensure children read what they enjoy. This

collection will be digitized and may be enjoyed and added to online at some point as

well, which will also help its growth. Furthermore, Forbidden Planet is also thinking of

expanding its retail store to major cities across the United States, thereby increasing the

need to keep a system of organization and finding aids for this Marvel Superhero Comic

Book collection.

PART 2: USERS OF THE COLLECTION

2.1 User groups

Comic book enthusiasts range greatly in age, ethnicity, and gender. There are two

main user groups that can be identified, comic book collectors/dealers and “lapsed

readers.” Comic book collectors, also known as Pannapictagraphists, can be avid fans or

simply hobbyists who enjoy collecting comic book series. These collectors may only be

interested in collecting certain series within the Marvel Superhero collection and/or

certain issues that include specific heroes. Comic book collectors are vast in number and

vary in their interests, but the entire community of collectors displays a relevant and

modern interest within this generation. An example of the relevance of collectors would

be the Comic Book Collecting Association (CBCA). They are “composed of comic book

collectors and dealers with a common goal: promote fellowship, education and ethics

within the comic book collecting community” (Comic Book Collecting Association,

2012). Dealers are often collectors as well. They collect comic books for the purpose of

resale or trade.

Marvel comics refers to “lapsed readers” as users that have not recently been

reading/collecting comic books; however, are now drawn back into the comic book

atmosphere by recent media and/or other interests. These users have been frequenting

comic book stores such as the Forbidden Planet and have been becoming familiar once

more with superheroes that they may have enjoyed as children. They make up 25% of the

Marvel comic fan base (Macdonald, 2012).

2.2 Demographics

The user groups of the Marvel Superhero collection are comic book collectors,

comic book dealers, and lapsed readers, primarily men between the ages of 18 and 45.

They are middle-class people with average incomes; they are mainly Caucasian, and also

single (Polo, 2011). Currently, there has not been official research in the area of

demographics. However, there have been polls in the comic books themselves for readers

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to return and also some very compelling surveys on Facebook/blogs. The potential bias in

some of the surveys has yet to be weeded out, but these studies are the closest findings to

accurate data that have been collected. For example, New York City is comprised of 65%

Caucasians and 50% male meaning that the location of the store is an optimistic one

based on the user demographics (New York City Population Projections, 2006).

According to polling statistics, the school-aged population of New York City will stay

relatively stagnant over the next 15-17 years, whereas the median group (also our

common comic book user group of 18-45 year olds) will see a projected increase in

population. This will help with growth and development of the Marvel Superhero Comic

Book collection. These numbers are very similar for both genders.

2.3 User’s problems and questions

A. There are many different situations that could motivate users to seek information

from the Marvel superhero comic collection at the Forbidden Planet comic book store. A

user might look for a specific series or a specific comic in a series to complete his or her

own personal collection. A user might also be looking for a comic relating to a specific

hero or heroine, a comic illustrated by a particular illustrator, or written by a particular

author. A user, especially a “lapsed reader,” might be looking for a comic book from a

particular time period for nostalgic purposes. Also certain comic books can be used for

research into creating movies and other art forms. These specific requests would need to

be translated into searchable queries in the system.

B.

1) What are the names of the comic books that were penciled by Jack Kirby and created

and written by Stan Lee in 2012?

2) I am looking for a comic book to complete my collection of Spiderman comics;

however, I do not remember the exact one I am missing, except that it was published in

the 1990s and the title had the word “web” in it.

3) Do you have a comic book that is based on a collaboration of superheroes that includes

a heroine as well?

C.

The user is looking for information concerning creator, writer, penciler, and title

in question one, shown above. In the second question, the user is looking for information

including the title of the comic issue and also the year of publication. In the third

question, they are looking for information on the subject of the comic, i.e. the gender or

names of heroes and heroines portrayed in the comics, which can usually been seen on

the cover art as well. Another attribute many collectors may ask about is the

format/physical description of the comic in the collection, as they usually are looking for

comics in pristine condition.

D. i. A user would need to be able to find (at least with help from the employees at the

store where the collection is located) a response to these questions by inputting data into

an information system that will locate and sort these answers. They will want this

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information quickly especially if it is for a comic book dealer as timing is everything. The

user will also want accurate information, as they are unlikely to waste time in the store

when it is set up for retail purposes unlike a library that would be set up more for reading

and socializing.

Users will come to Forbidden Planet seeking one comic in a series, several comics in

a series, a specific hero or heroine in a comic book, and some users might be searching

for other memorabilia in order to complete their collection. They also may have general

questions about the comics like how many are in stock, what years the comics range

from, and is there more than one copy of a comic in stock. The information that they seek

could be used for a report for school, a study for a magazine, journal, or newspaper, or

even just to enhance their knowledge of the subject.

ii. A user might ask the following questions:

1. What are the names of the comic books that were penciled by Jack Kirby and created

and written by Stan Lee in 2012? This question’s object attributes are name, originator,

author, artist, and year of publication. The question’s recall is to find the names of the

comic boon in the year 2012.

2. I am looking for a comic book to complete my collection of Spiderman comics;

however, I do not remember the exact one I am missing, except that it was published in

the 1990s and the title had the word “web” in it. This question’s attributes are name and

year of publication. The question’s recall is finding a specific comic from the 1990s.

3. Do you have a comic book that is based on a collaboration of superheroes that includes

a heroine as well? The attributes are name, subject(s), and Superheroes. The recall is to

find any or every comic featuring a collaborating team like the Avengers and a heroine,

Black Widow.

PART 3: SYSTEM DESIGN

3.1 Entity level or unit of analysis and why appropriate

The appropriate entity level for the Marvel Superhero comic book collection

would be the manifestation level also known as the physical format level. The

manifestation level would allow the physical aspects of each whole object to be

categorized and correctly represented. The manifestation level would also allow easy

access to particular information about the physical format of a comic that a collector

would readily use to acquire certain comics needed for their collection. For example, the

collector would want to learn whether or not the comic book is used, damaged, new, or in

mint condition. This entity level would create an opportunity for comic book readers or

collectors to learn more about the description of particular images, the physical medium,

and the packaging of a certain comic book.

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3.2 Attributes chosen and their appropriateness to the collection

For the Marvel Superhero comic book collection, the general attributes that best

represent the chosen five sample objects would be originator, author, artists, name, size,

format, superheroes, theme, edition, and year of publication of the comic book. These

attributes are necessary in representing the Marvel Superhero comic book collection

because these attributes allow for a diverse amount and type of information that is being

searched for by the users. These particular attributes are also able to represent the larger

collection of comics due to their generality and ability to encompass a wide variety of

comic books. They are also necessary because these attributes contain key information

that would enable users to easily find the particular object they are looking for.

3.3 Field names and indexing decisions

A.

Searchable? (Y or N) Field Name Attribute

Yes Creator Originator

Yes Writer Author

Yes Penciler

Inker

Colorist

Letterer

Cover: Front/Back

Designer

Artists

Yes Title Name

Yes Subject Theme

Yes Characters Superheroes

Yes Comic Book Rating Board

(CBRB)

Rating

Yes Physical Description

(Dimensions and Page

Numbers)

Size

Yes Physical Description (Format

and Price)

Format

Yes Series Edition

Yes Issue Number/Volume Number Version

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Yes Publication Year of Publication

Yes ISBN or ISSN International Standard Book

Number OR International

Standard Serial Number

Yes Editor(s) Editor (Editor-in-

Chief/Editor/Assistant Editor)

Yes Notes Misc. Section

B. The previous indexing decisions were made to potentially optimize the searching

experience for users on their quest to access this information easily. Each field that was

chosen, such as creator, writer, artists, issue number, title, physical description, subject,

characters, and publication information were picked because they are the most common

pieces of information that users search for, to find a particular comic book. Comic book

collectors/dealers of comic books are primarily concerned with the creator and artist of

particular comic books because they know the work and know which artists or writers

they are looking for or would like to learn more about. On the other hand, lapsed readers,

who are not particularly knowledgeable about comic books, have a general idea of the

famous creators of the Marvel comic book universe, such as Stan Lee, and would

therefore be able to search for comic books only using his name. Another reason for

indexing these certain fields is because they are the most commonly known pieces of

information, whereas users would not know the control information, located in the 0XX

fields, of a comic book. The publisher field was not indexed because the collection is for

Marvel, the publisher, so there would be no need to repeat that information.

PART 4: SEMANTICS, SYNTAX AND INPUT RULES

4.1 Field names and Semantics

Semantics Field Names

Creates the original characters, setting, and

ideas for the comic book and often writes the

storyline for the comic books. (See Writer.)

Creator

Writes the storyline for the comic books. (See

Creator.)

Writer

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Draws the characters and scenes in the comic

book.

Artist (Penciler)

Traces over the characters and scenes in the

comic book with ink.

Artist (Inker)

Colors in the characters and scenes in the

comic book.

Artist (Colorist)

Draws the action words in the comic book in

order for them to stand out. For example,

Boom!, Pow!, Bam!

Artist (Letterer)

Creates the artwork on the covers of the comic

book. (See Artist - Penciler)

Artist (Cover: Front/Back)

Designer organizes the panels within the comic

books, delegates work for the artists on the

comic book assignment, and helps the artists

with any other artwork within the comic book.

Artist (Designer)

The name of the comic book. Title

The main themes of the comic book. Subject

Names of all the character(s) within the comic

book.

Characters

Comic Book Rating Board

All ages - appropriate for all ages.

Teens and under (T-) - Appropriate for age 9

and up.

Teens and up (T+) - Appropriate for most

readers 12 and up, parents are advised that they

might want to read before or with younger

children.

Parental Advisory (PA) - Similar to T+ but

featuring more mature themes and/or more

graphic imagery. Recommended for teen and

adult readers.

Explicit Content (18+) - 18+ years old; Most

Mature Readers books will fall under the MAX

Comics banner, (created specifically for mature

content titles) MAX and Mature-themed titles

will continue to be designed to appear distinct

Comic Book Rating Board

All ages

Teen and under (T-)

Teen (T+)

Parental Advisory (PA)

Explicit Content (18 +)

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from mainline Marvel titles, with the "MAX:

Explicit Content" label very prominently

displayed on the cover. MAX titles will NOT

be sold on the newsstand, and they will NOT

be marketed to younger readers.

Describes the size of the comic book in length

and width, in inches, and the number of pages

within the comic book.

Physical Description (Size and Pages)

States whether the comic book is in paperback,

hardback, or digital form. Also states the

current value (in monetary terms) of the comic

book.

Physical Description (Format and Price)

A set of comic books in sequential order

usually based on a common character or theme.

For example: Fantastic Four, Avengers,

Wolverine, Wolverine and the X-Men

Series

The specific volume and issue number

designated to the comic book in the series.

Volume Numbers are rare which is why Issue

Number is always a priority.

Issue Number/Volume Number

The date the comic book was published. Publication (Date)

The ISBN is a unique book identification

number code. The ISSN is a unique

identification number code that allows access

to publication, medium, language, country of

publication

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

OR

International Standard Serial Number

(ISSN)

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Oversees the production of the comic and

provides support and feedback to writers.

Editor (Editor in Chief/Editor/Assistant

Editor)

Additional information found on the front

cover or inside cover of the comic book.

Notes

4.2 Record content and input rules

Field name: Creator

Semantics: Creates the original characters, setting, and other ideas for the comic book

and often writes the storyline for the comic books. See Writer.

Source of information: The name of the Creator is located on the inside cover of the

comic book. It is sometimes represented as for example: “Stan Lee presents: X-Men,”

whereas Stan Lee is the creator.

Input Rules: The Creator should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and then

given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials, the invented surname should

always be placed first. There is normally only one Creator; in the case of multiple

Creators use only the main Creator as listed first in the comic book. In the case the

Creator is ambiguous include the Writer as the Creator.

Example: Hunter, Wolfe; Lee, Stan; Roberts, R.E.

Field name: Writer

Semantics: Writes the storyline for the comic books. See Creator

Source of information: The name of the Writer is located on the inside cover of the

comic book (also referred to as “Script”).

Input Rules: The Writer should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and then

given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials, the invented surname should

always be placed first. There is normally only one Writer; in the case of multiple Writers

use only the main Writer as listed first in the comic book.

Example: Draven, Eric; McFarlane, Todd; Smith, R.F.

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Field name: Artist(s) (Penciler)

Semantics: Draws the characters and scenes in the comic book.

Source of information: The name of the Penciler is located on the inside cover of the

comic book (also referred to as “pencils”)

Input Rules: The Penciler should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and then

given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials the invented surname should

always be placed first. Multiple Pencilers may be listed in alphabetical order by surname.

Example: Fields, R.; Thatcher, Emma

Field name: Artist(s) (Inker)

Semantics: Traces over the characters and scenes in the comic book with ink.

Source of information: The name of the Inker is located on the inside cover of the comic

book (also referred to as “Inks”).

Input Rules: The Inker should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and then

given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials the invented surname should

always be placed first. Multiple Inkers may be listed in alphabetical order by surname.

Example: Connor, S. E.; Robertson, Daniel

Field name: Artist(s) (Colorist)

Semantics: Colors in the characters and scenes in the comic book.

Source of information: The name of the Colorist is located on the inside cover of the

comic book.

Input Rules: The Colorist should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and then

given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials the invented surname should

always be placed first. Multiple Colorists may be listed in alphabetical order by surname.

Example: Franklin, Carol; Peterson, J.

Field name: Artist(s) (Letterer)

Semantics: Draws the action words in the comic book in order for them to stand out. For

example, Boom!, Pow!, Bam!

Source of information: The name of the Letterer is located on the inside cover of the

comic book.

Input Rules: The Letterer should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and then

given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials the invented surname should

always be placed first. Multiple Letterers may be listed in alphabetical order by surname.

Example: Burton, S.; O’Neill, Jonathan

Field name: Artist(s) (Cover: Front/Back)

Semantics: Creates the artwork on the covers of the comic book.

Source of information: The name of the Cover Artist(s) is located on the inside cover of

the comic book. It is listed under both “front cover” and “back cover”.

Input Rules: The Cover Artist should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and

then given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials the invented surname should

always be placed first. The front cover artist should be listed first with the back cover

artist listed last. If the same artist did both back and front covers there is no need to list

their name twice. If no cover artist is given do not input information for this field.

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Example: Espin, Salva; Quintana, Wilfredo

Field name: Artist(s) (Designer)

Semantics: Designer organizes the panels within the comic books, delegates work for the

artists on the comic book assignment, and helps the artists with any other artwork within

the comic book.

Source of information: The name of the Designer(s) is located on the inside cover of the

comic book.

Input Rules: The Designer(s) should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and

then given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials the invented surname should

always be placed first. If no designer is given do not input information for this field.

Example: Espin, Salva; Quintana, Wilfredo

Field name: Title

Semantics: The name of the comic book.

Source of information: The Title is found on the front cover of the comic, usually in

bold lettering with all letters capitalized.

Input Rules: The Title of the comic book should be inputted as it is on the front cover.

Include all punctuation with title.

Example: The New Adventures of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Wolverine!

Field name: Subject(s)

Semantics: The main theme of the comic book.

Source of information: The information needed for this section differs for each comic

book, but the themes for the subject range from good vs. evil, man vs. himself, coming of

age, etc. The subject also varies around the individual characters and their super human

powers.

Input Rules: The subject of the comic book should be listed by describing in a few

words the main aspects within the comic book. Normally there is one main subject;

however, up to five are allowed. Use Library of Congress subject headings to identify

subjects.

Example: LCSH - heroic virtue, heroic drama, superheroes, moral and ethical aspects,

great powers, coming of age, good and evil, humanity.

Field name: Characters

Semantics: Names of all character(s) within the comic book.

Source of information: The names of the Characters are found throughout the comic

book and may be listed in the first page of the comic book.

Input Rules: The names of the main Superheroes and the rest of the characters should all

be listed in this section alphabetically by both their superhero name and also their alter

ego’s name if it appears in the comic book.

Example: Iron Man; Mary Jane Watson; Parker, Peter; Spider-Man; Thor

Field name: Comic Book Rating Board

Semantics: The Comic Book Rating Board was established to maintain ratings for users

depending on content within the comic book. The Comic Book Rating Board or the

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CBRB is enforced in retail locations and libraries with young children trying to purchase

or check out comic books. Parents or guardians must be present to purchase or check out

the comic books if their children are under age.

Source of information: The Comic Book Rating Board rating is located on the front

cover of the comic book. The meanings for all ratings are located on the inside of the

front cover.

Input Rules: The rating should always be inputted in the designated acronym and in bold

lettering. If the rating is missing (i.e. the comic is older than the ratings system) then do

not include this information for input.

Example: T-, T+, 18+1

Field name: Physical Description (Size and Pages)

Semantics: Describes the size of the comic book in length and width, in inches, and the

number of pages within the comic book.

Source of information: The Physical Description (Size – length and width and pages)

can sometimes be found on the bottom right hand corner of the back cover of the comic

book.

Input Rules: The size of the comic book should be measured in inches for the length and

width. When inputting the specifications, length should be read as (l) 8 in. x (w) 6 in. The

pages should be entered as numbers with pages at the end of the numbers.

Example: (l) 9 in. x (w) 7 in., 32 pages

Field name: Physical Description (Format and Price)

Semantics: States whether the comic book is in paperback, hardback, or digital form.

Also states the current value (in monetary terms) of the comic book

Source of information: Some of the source information is not found on the actual comic

book itself, it is either the physical comic book or the file name for the digital version of

the comic book (epub, PDF, etc.). The price of the comic can sometime be found on the

upper left side of the cover or on newer copies on a label.

Input Rules: The Format of the comic book shall be set based on what the comic book

is, for instance, epub or PDF after the title of the comic book to specify a digital copy. If

the comic book is a paperback or hardback it will be stated in parentheses after the title.

Enter price in the denomination assigned on the comic or label. If no price is given do not

input information for this field.

Example: The Amazing Spider-Man (paperback), Iron Man vs. The Incredible

Hulk.epub, etc. For price: $1.00 US, $1.25 CAN, UK 40p

Field name: Series

Semantics: A set of comic books in sequential order usually based on a common

character or theme.

Source of information: The series information can sometimes be found in the front

cover however is most often apparent in the title.

Input Rules: The series name will often be a part of the title (see Title). The series

differs in the fact that it will be the first part of the title and will revolve around a

common character of which there are more comic books for. The series should be entered

as written on the title. If Series and Title are the same only include the Title.

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Example: Fantastic Four, Avengers, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Peter Parker the

Spectacular Spider-Man, Wolverine, Wolverine and the X-Men

Field name: Issue Number/Volume Number

Semantics: The specific volume and issue number designated to the comic book in the

series. Volume Numbers are rare which is why Issue Number is always a priority.

Source of information: The Issue Number is located on the top left hand corner of the

comic book. Some comic books will also include Volume Number. Information may be

on inside of comic book if older.

Input Rules: The Issue Number in some cases will have the Volume Number precede it.

When inputting, the Volume Number should be first, then the Issue Number. The only

exception to this rule is when there is a single issue or the issue number is unknown in

which case do not input.

Example: Vol. 1, No. 7; No. 144,;No. 65

Field name: Publication

Semantics: The date the comic book was published.

Source of information: The Publication date is located on the top left hand corner of the

comic book, right below the Issue Number.

Input Rules: The Publication date should always be inputted in double-digit number

format for month and day and four digits for the year. No spaces, commas, hyphens,

backward slashes. When no month or day is given, the year should be written out and

only when there is no year should the month be spelled out.

Example: 01051989, 2013, and October 31

Field name: ISBN/ISSN

Semantics: The ISBN is a unique book identification number code. The ISSN is a unique

identification number code that allows access to publication, medium, language, country

of publication, etc.

Source of information: The ISBN or ISSN should be located in back cover or inside of

the back cover of the comic book.

Input Rules: The ISBN or ISSN should be inputted as acronym first, space, pound

symbol, and the number sequence based on the comic book.

Example: ISBN #0-89365-546-3; ISSN #2356-8491

Field name: Editor

Semantics: Oversees the production of the comic and provides support and feedback to

writers.

Source of information: The name of the Editor can be located on the inside cover of the

comic book.

Input Rules: The Editor should always be inputted as surname first, comma, and then

given name; even when using a pseudonym or initials, the invented surname should

always be placed first. In the case of several editors (ex. Editor in chief, editor, and

assistant editor) list all editors in order of rank, first and then alphabetically. If no editor

is given do not input information for this field.

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Example: Shooter, Jim (Editor in Chief); Nocenti, Ann (Editor); Kavanagh, Terry

(Assistant Editor)

Field name: Notes

Semantics: Additional information found on the front and back cover or inside cover of

the comic book.

Source of information: Any additional information that may be of some value to the

user and is found on the front and back cover of the comic book.

Input Rules: This is a free-form section however if including words or phrases from the

cover of the comic book they must match the original wording and be enclosed in

quotations.

Example: “Approved by the Comics Code Authority”, “Printed on Recycled Paper”,

Autographed Copy, Special issue, First edition

PART 5: RECORDS FOR YOUR OBJECTS

Item #1

Creator: Lee, Stan

Writer: Lee, Stan

Artist (Penciler): Kirby, Jack

Artist (Inker): Ayers, Dick

Artist (Letterer): Rosen, S.

Artist (Colorist): Beaulieu, Jean Francois

Title: Avengers: The Coming of the Avengers #1

Subject: LCSH-Good vs. evil, Superheroes

Characters: Hulk, Iron Man, Lokie, Thor

Physical Description (Size): 23 pages, Dimensions not given

Physical Description (Format): Digital comic book

Issue Number: #1

Series: Avengers

Publication: 04112012

Item #2

Creator: Lee, Stan

Writer: David, Peter

Artist (Penciler): Kubert, Andy

Artist (Colorist): Valkenburgh, Sherilyn Van

Artist (Letterer): Novak, Jim

Artist (Designer): Gaffney, Suzanne

Title: Wolverine Rahne of Terra

Subject: LCSH Good vs. Evil, Villains, Superheroes

Characters: Rahne Sinclair (Princess Rain), Wolverine

CBRB: T+

Physical Description (Size and Pages): (l) 6 x (w) 4; 32 pages

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Physical Description (Format and Price): Graphic Novel, paperback; Price $5.95 U.S. /

$6.95 CAN.

Publication Date: August, 1991

ISBN#: 0-87135-843-3

Editors: Editor-in-Chief –DeFalco, Tom; Editor –Harras, Bob; Assistant Editor/Designer

–Gaffney, Suzanne

Item #3

Creator: Lee, Stan

Writer: Busiek, Kurt

Artist (Penciler): Wilson, Ron

Artist (Inker): Hudson, Don

Artist (Colorist): Sharen, Bob

Artist (Letterer): Joyce, Brad K.

Artist (Cover-Front): Hudson, Marrinan

Title: Web of Spider-Man

Subject: LCSH Good vs. Evil, Villains, Superheroes

Characters: Mary Jane, Mountain, Spider-Man (a.k.a, Peter Parker)

CBRB: T-

Physical Description (Size and Pages): 6 in. l x 4 in. w; 30 pages

Physical Description (Format and Price): Comic Book, paperback; Price $1.00 U.S. /

$1.25 CAN.

Issue Number: Vol. 1, #82

Publication Date: November, 1991

ISBN#/ISSN#: 0887-9702

Editors: Editor – Fingeroth, Danny; Fight Manager – DeFalco, Tom

Item #4

Creator: Wein, Lein

Writer: Bunn, Cullen

Artist (Penciler): Messina, David

Artist (Inker): Erskine, Gary

Artist (Colorist): Tartaglia, Javier

Artist (Letterer): Caramagna, Joe

Artist (Cover: Front/Back): Torvenius, Axel

Title: Ultimate Comics Wolverine

Subject: LCSH - Good vs. Evil

Characters: Black Box, Jimmy Hudson, Logan a.k.a Wolverine, Magda code name The

Witch, Quicksilver, and Wildchild (Kyle Gibney)

Comic Book Rating Board: T+

Physical Description (Size and Pages): (l) 10 1/8 in. x (w) 6 7/8 in.; 16 pages

Physical Description (Format and Price): Comic Book, paperback; $3.99 U.S.

Series: Ultimate Comics

Issue Number: No. 2

Publication (Date): 03272013

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Editor: Alonso, Axel (Editor in Chief); Paniccia, Mark (Senior Editor); Shaw, Emily

(Assistant Editor)

Item #5

Creator: Hamma, Larry

Writer: Hamma, Larry

Artist (Penciler): Springer, Frank

Artist (Inker): Mushynsky, Andy; Redding, Pat

Artist (Colorist): Roussos, George

Artist (Letterer): Parker, Rick

Title: Darkness

Subject: LCSH - Good vs. Evil, War and Civilization, Military, Strength, Courage

Characters: Zartan, Eddy, G.I. Joe, Hawk, Mcguire, Baroness, Cobra Commander, Destro

Physical Description (Size and Pages): (l) 10 1/8 in. x (w) 6 7/8 in.; 16 pages

Physical Description (Format and Price): Comic Book, paperback; $0.60 U.S.

Series: G.I. JOE A Real American Hero!

Issue Number: Vol. 1, No. 30

Publication (Date): 12301984

ISBN/ISSN: ISBN# 7-14860-206-4, ISSN# 0746-7397

Editor: Shooter, Jim (Editor in Chief)

Notes: “Approved by the Comics Code”

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