Comic Book Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Terms of access:

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-76, Comic Book Collection, Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
3.5 Linear Feet 3 comic book boxes.
Abstract:
This collection contains comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks. Fifty-seven titles from 21 different publishers are represented.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-76, Comic Book Collection, Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Series I, Comic Books, contains 51 titles, some single issue, some multiple issues, from 20 different publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, First Comics, Oni Comics, BOOM! Box, Lionforge, Ten Speed, Gemstone, Kiwi Studios, SLG, Abstract Studios, Image Comics, Drawn and Quartered, About Comics, Vertigo Comics, Wildstorm, IDW.

Series II, Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks, contains 4 graphic novels, from publishers Images Comics, Cartoon Books, Humanoids, and 2 trade paperbacks from Kiwi Studios and DC Comics.

Processing information:

Processed in September 2024 by Matt Perelli, Processing and Reference Archivist.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in two series:

  1. Series I: Comic Books
  2. Series II: Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks

Series I retains original order as received from donor.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard