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  "description": "eBay Comics is the dedicated comics and graphic novels vertical of the global e-commerce giant eBay. It serves as the primary secondary market for collectors, offering everything from 'Golden Age' rarities to modern 'variant' covers through both auction and fixed-price formats. The brand integrates specialized features such as professional grading partnerships and high-security vaulting for investment-grade assets.",
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  "category": "E-commerce Marketplace",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-05-27T23:23:51.679+00:00",
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    "website": "https://www.ebay.com/b/Comics/63/bn_1858197",
    "founded": "1995 (as part of eBay)",
    "headquarters": "San Jose, California",
    "pricing_model": "Usage-based (Final Value Fees + Listing Fees)",
    "core_products": "Marketplace for comic books, graphic novels, comic art, and digital collectibles.",
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    "employee_count": "10,000+ (eBay Inc.)",
    "funding_stage": "Public (NASDAQ: EBAY)",
    "subcategory": "Collectibles & Memorabilia"
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