Antiques: The Comic Strip

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Best known as the home of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Gemstone Publishing was formed by Diamond Comic Distributors President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen A. Geppi as a conduit for his efforts in preserving and promoting the history of the comics medium.

Gemstone separately acquired Russ Cochran Publisher and Overstreet Publications, which brought with them The Complete EC Library and the noted line of price guides, respectively. As a result, Gemstone also publishes The Official Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide, Hake’s Price Guide to Character Toys, The Official Price Guide To Disney Collectibles, The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification and Price Guide, and The EC Archives.

Additionally, Gemstone has licensed with Disney Publishing Worldwide and publishes a variety of Disney Comic Books featuring many of the beloved characters that had not appeared on comics shop shelves for years, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and others.

Gemstone and sister company Diamond International Galleries also sponsor Scoop, a free, weekly information e-mail newsletter, which has grown in readership at an amazing rate.