Newsletter to Be First to Publish Timely Comic Book Pricing Information

Gemstone Publishing announced today its plans to publish Overstreet's Comic Price Review, an exclusive specialty publication that will be the first to swiftly disseminate timely, in-depth pricing information regarding the sales of high-grade comic books and collectibles.

With the countless number of high profile auctions, frequent eBay sales, the introduction of third party grading into our business, and because we live today in a world of up-to-the-minute information, it's no wonder our advisors and other readers have often requested something like this publication," said Steve Geppi, Gemstone Publishing's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We're delighted to be able to bring together the many important elements in a comprehensive format for serious collectors and dealers."

The new publication will be keyed to comics graded in the 9.0 to 10.0 range. Each issue will include retailer feedback, recent sales, auction results, opinions, specific feature articles, and profiles of new and important individuals in the business, as well as market analysis. Overstreet's Comic Price Review will be an approximately thirty-two page monthly newsletter. The first issue will be available mid-year and will be sold as a yearly subscription costing $75.00.

Joining the Gemstone staff to manage the newsletter will be Tom Gordon of Monumental Collectibles, who in recent years has become a major figure in the on-going research and development of the Victorian Age, Platinum Age and Golden Age categories. A fifth generation collector in a family whose collecting interests date to at least 1860, Gordon brings an extensive background in research and collecting to the publication. He contributed to the recently released edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide.

"I'm really looking forward to being first to market with this publication. The timing could not be better. Overstreet's Comic Price Review is going to play a major role in accurately reporting what's happening in our hobby and our businesses," Gordon said.

While Gordon and other Gemstone staff members assemble the information, it will be expertly reviewed and evaluated by publisher Robert M. Overstreet, who founded The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide over three decades ago which is bolstered by an unparallel network of industry advisors.

"The extraordinary volatility the higher grades have shown is precisely the motivation for the commencement of this new publication. "Overstreet's Comic Price Review will quench our readers' thirst for accurate, rapid fire sales information," Mr. Geppi concluded.

For subscription information, call Tom Gordon toll free at (888) 375-9800 ext. 406, or visit www.gemstonepub.com/newsletter.

Charles Degliomini, 516/263-6600