Editor’s note: Last issue we began running market reports and observations from contributors to our new book, The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comic & Animation Art. We started with Comic Art Con founder Joe Veteri. This week we share thoughts from Metropolis Collectibles and ComicConnect.com Chief Operating Officer Vincent Zurzolo and former Comics Buyer’s Guide editor Maggie Thompson.

With record prices established on a regular basis, the market for original comic art has never been more compelling. And now a resurgent animation art market is commanding attention as well. If those areas of collecting seem daunting, The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comic & Animation Art is a great place to start.

The second book in the new Overstreet “How To” series offers the terminology you need to know along with the expertise of seasoned collectors and dealers who will help you get to know what to look for and how to look for it. Silver Surfer #1 recreation cover by renowned painter Joe Jusko.

The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comic & Animation Art can be found on Pages 321-322 in the August 2013 issue of Previews from Diamond Comic Distributors. Update: The page count of this book has been increased from 128 to 160 with no increase in cover price!