If you’re a collector at heart who relishes the process of hunting down rare relics of culture and you want to expand your scope to include comic book collecting, the team at Leone’s Collectibles in Rochester, NY, can help.

Any enthusiast knows an informed collector is a great collector, and without knowing what to look for, the risk of collecting average items or not paying a fair price tends to increase. The passionate staff from Leone’s Collectibles takes pride in educating their clientele and helping them find the collectibles that make them smile. 

Here’s Leone’s Collectibles’ definitive guide to mainstream comic collecting for beginners:

• Spider-Man: Starting with a well-known franchise like Spider-Man is a great way to get into the comic book collecting scene because they’re so readily available. If you want to get in on the rare Spider-Man comic books, keep your eyes peeled for issues from the Amazing Spider-Man series, specifically issues #1 through #129, #238, and #282 through #328. 
• The Fantastic Four: One of the most underrated Marvel groups, the Fantastic Four is still a favorite among collectors and comic book enthusiasts because of the awesome origin stories, sweet style, and recent films. As with many comic books, the earliest issues are among the rarest, so anything between issues 1 and 100 is a good buy for starting out your collection!
• The Avengers: The success of the recent Avenger movies has led to a resurgence of interest in the Marvel classic, and if you want to get in on the fun, start with the basics by snagging any Avenger character comic books that have a 10-cent stamp on the cover. In addition, each character has particularly rare comic book titles, so choose your favorite and get to know the most coveted titles in their storyline. 

Every magazine and comic book collector needs a reliable local shop. Shopping in person is not only fun and a great way to meet other comic book enthusiasts, it’s also a great way to learn!

Stop by Leone’s Collectibles, and before you know it, you’ll be swapping stories of your epic finds with your friends at Comic-Con. If you’re looking for something specific, you can also call the shop at (585) 865-4260 or visit them online.