Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
The John H. Demcovici Memorial Graphic Novel Collection consists of approximately 362 comic books in single issue and collected volume formats, dating from 1986-2019.
The comics were originally owned by John Demcovici, an NC State University student who was born on February 19, 1993 and died on March 2, 2021. He posthumously received his diploma on May 23, 2021 at his memorial.
John Demcovici was born on February 19, 1993, and he died on March 2, 2021. He was an NC State University student and posthumously received his diploma on May 23, 2021 at his memorial. During his life, John was an enthuastic collector of comic books. The collection was donated by his family.
This collection consists of approximately 362 comics, published between 1986 and 2019. Approximatley 300 of these are single issues in magazine format, typically serialized and with staple binding. 62 are in book format, either collecting previously printed issues into one volume or being published as an original work.
Most of the single issues are in protective plastic bags along with rigid backing boards made of cardboard. This is a common practice of comic book collectors to keep the comics safe from the elements, keep their paper from tearing or folding, and making it easier to browse through them. These are kept in two storage boxes commonly used for comic book collections. The 62 other items are book-format collections and graphic novels, 36 which have been placed in folders and put in 5 archival boxes, and 26 of which are oversized volumes placed in 7 archival cartons. Among the oversized are several "omnibus" collections, two of which are over 1,000 pages long.
A majority of the comics were published by Marvel Comics, as well as DC Comics, Image Comics, and other publishers. They chiefly feature superheroes, as well as science fiction and fantasy series.
This collection is arranged into two series: Single Comic Book Issues and Collected Volumes, based on the formats. Within the series, the items are arranged alphabetically by title and then by the volume or issue number chronologically.
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.
[Identification of item], John H. Demcovici Memorial Graphic Novel Collection, MC 00699, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Meri Demcovici (Accession 2021.0091, 2021 September).
Initial processing by Shima Hosseininasab, 2021 September. Further arrangement and description by Laura Abraham 2021 September - October.
The collection is organized into two principal series:
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
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[Identification of item], John H. Demcovici Memorial Graphic Novel Collection, MC 00699, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.