Library of Congress Parks It in New Hampshire

The Library of Congress has a new rolling exhibit that settled in Concord, NH in front of the state house.  The exhibit, entitled "Gateway to Knowledge," contains reproductions of the Declaration of Independence, the first appearances of Spider-Man, the Gutenberg Bible, and others.  The exhibit is currently on a 90 city tour and is free to the public.

Wow, that's quite a collection of fake artifacts.  I am sure Marvel is excited to have their comics sitting next to the Declaration of Independence like that.  Of course when I think historical documents, I go straight from Magna Carta to Superman, but that's just me.

Also, think about how jazzed Steve "The Gute" Gutenberg is that someone wrote a bible based on his storied career.

Boston Globe

Spider-man Sells for Over $1 Million

 A copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man, sold this week for over $1 million according to The Toronto Sun.  You hear that folks, hang onto your 60 year old really rare comics and you might get some coin.  I mean it, remember that Superman (vol. 2) #75 Death of Superman that is holding up your end table?  In 20 years that could be worth, I dunno... dollars, man.  


The most messed up part of this?  Because of inflation, $1 million to day was worth 12 cents in 1961 dollars.  Economy, man.  Dude just wants to read a damn comic book.