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GAD184 Comic Books: How They Became a Multi-Million Dollar Hobby

Feb. 12

1:30-2:45 p.m.

Church of the Holy Comforter

Ray Wetzel

Did you read or collect comic books? What was your favorite? Did you know the first Superman (summer 1939) is now worth $5.3 million? What about the fact that early comic books had strict rules? Discover the surprising history of comics in this fun and eye-opening class!

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 02/12/26 and ending on 02/12/26

Times:

01:30pm-02:45pm CST

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Instructor:

Ray Wetzel Ray Wetzel

Ray Wetzel

No biographical information available.

Location:

Church of the Holy Comforter
156 South 9th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5361

Session ID:

LL-2602-CBHTBM-01

Price:

Included in Course Package : $0.00

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