Written by J.C. Vaughn; Robert M. Overstreet; Amanda Sheriff; & Carrie Wood
Art by Brendon Fraim; Brian Fraim; House Imagi; & Marshall Dillon
Cover Art by Brendon Fraim; Brian Fraim; & Gabe Eltaeb
SUMMARY:
Released on Free Comic Book Day 2018, this 27-page book presented by Stephen A. Geppi consists of:
- A 16-page lead feature that depicts an armed thief’s comic book store hold-up being thwarted by the ‘Man from Overstreet.’ Backed by full-page montages, the Overstreet ‘hero’ promotes Overstreet books that can help collectors discover the wonders of comics; original comic artwork; movie posters; concert posters; video games; tabletop games; and, of course, the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide.
- A 6-page article detailing comic book grading and the scale of grading definitions (10.0 “Gem Mint” – 0.1 “Incomplete”). Utilizing a Silver Age copy of The Atom # 25 as an example, a deterioration in the comic’s grading quality is explained. The Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics is promoted.
REVIEW:
It’s an infomercial. Beyond the ludicrous premise of a ‘robber’ baffled by Free Comic Book day, this issue is just okay.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Single pages focus on comic book pricing; collecting tabletop games; and Star Wars collectibles. The applicable Overstreet titles re: these subjects are promoted.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 3½ Stars
