Author Archives: Alan

About Alan

Alan Giroux, co-owner and founder of AABC is the heart and soul of All About Books and Comics! Alan is the master of acquiring our massive back issue inventory (over one million comics in stock). With 40 years of comic retailing Alan's expertise in back issue comics is unmatched. Alan handles all eBay sales. Got something to sell? Contact Alan!

Cyber Monday Special- One Day Only!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Alan

Get 20% off anything on the online shop TODAY only! Use Promo Code CYBER MONDAY! Continue reading →

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Deal of The Week 11/22/11

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Alan

Buy 3 $5.00 Deal Comics and Get 1 Free!
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Amazing Fantasy #15

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Alan

We just acquired a nice Silver Age collection of Marvel’s and DC’s from the 1962 to 1967 era, and with it, the Holy Grail of any Silver Age comic book collection, AMAZING FANTASY #15, featuring the 1st appearance of AMAZING SPIDERMAN! Front, back and centerfold scans can be viewed here. It’s really a nice looking key, with lots of integrity left. It’s also one of the tougher to grade keys we’ve had in some time, with this book falling somewhere in the nebulous region of Good+ 2.5 to G/VG 3.0. Here’s the condition breakdown: Original staples are completely adhered to … Continue reading →

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Free Comic Book Day!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Alan

SAVE THE DATE! All About Books and Comics is celebrating FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Saturday, May 7th, 2011!  Watch here for details coming soon! Continue reading →

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Superman #1, #2, #3 From 1939 For SALE!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Alan

Collecting comic books to the true aficionado is a lifetime hobby, but there comes a point in every collector’s life when it’s time to say “so long” to some of your best stuff! Today is one of those days.  For nearly two decades, Marsha and I have owned original copies of Superman #1, #2, and #3 from 1939.  We’ve always viewed these gems as an investment, and these books always have been, but as of today, these books are now up for sale.  This magnificent comic book group of issues #1, #2, and #3 of SUPERMAN from 1939 was purchased from … Continue reading →

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