Scott Edelman: Magazine Editor
FOOM
Friends of Ol' Marvel
Today, I edit SCI FI, the official magazine of the SCI FI Channel, and 25 years ago, I edited FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel), the official Mavel Comics fan magazine. The more thing change, the more they stay the same.
Just to make everyone else feels as old as I do at considering that span of time, take a look at this excerpt from the article "How to Collect Marvel Comics:
"If you're looking for Fantastic Four #1 in mint condition, expect to pay between $125.00 and $150.00. Spider-Man #1 fetches between $50.00 and $75.00. Likewise Amazing Fantasy #15. Avengers #1 in mint will cost you $15.00 to $20.00. Even more recent important titles, like Conan #1, will run you $7.50 or $9.00 in perfect shape."
Sigh.