Once you've had chance to thoroughly examine the cover, carefully open the book to examine the pages. For very collectible books, the use of tweezers is recommended to minimize contact with harmful skin oils. Your first step is to count the pages. Make sure there are no missing pages in the comic book. Missing pages severely impact a comic's value. With older comics, it is common for the center-fold pages (and sometimes other page as well) to become detached from the staples. Make note of how many pages (or "wraps") are detached, either fully or partially. In addition to damage caused by readers, paper stored improperly can easily degrade. There are several common problems with the pages you should watch out for and make note of: Tears, creases, or cuts (such as clipped coupons) Tape, glue, or other attempts to repair pages Writing or other soil to the pages Water damage, often leading to a stiffness or rippling of the paper Staple migration, a condition that occurs when the rust from staples stains the paper around it Today's comics are printed on a higher-quality paper that withstands aging reasonably well. With older comics, this is not the case--the quality of the paper is likely to have degraded some from age. Look for discoloration or brittleness. Especially in comics from the 1980s and earlier, the paper can become yellow or tan as it oxidizes, and loses some of it's structural integrity. A certain amount of discoloration is expected and acceptable in very old comics, but the less the better.

Summary: Count the pages. Note any loose pages. Look for damage to the pages. Assess paper integrity.

Open an Internet browser, type https://app.box.com/ in the address bar, and hit Enter. Enter your Box account username and password in the fields provided, and click the "Log in" button to continue.

Summary: Go to the Box website. Log into your Box account.

Women around the world are wearing red to raise awareness of International Women's Day. Make a point of throwing a red shirt, dress, pair of pants, or any other red outfits you have. This can draw attention to your commitment to the day. If you can't find any red clothing, do something like red nail polish or red jewelry. Many women have stories to share. You may have a story where you felt discriminated against. You may also have a story of how you triumphed over adversity. Look for outlets to share your story, like open mic nights, or post something on your Facebook page sharing a story related to women's issues. Some websites, like Sisterhood Agenda, are inviting people to email in their stories. See if you can find a website that wants to hear your story. Social media can be a great tool to raise awareness. Use your Facebook and Twitter feed to post facts about famous women or link to articles about the struggles of women worldwide. Search hashtags about International Women's Day (i.e., #InternationalWomensDay) to see what others are sharing and re-tweet or re-post compelling articles.

Summary: Wear red. Look for ways to share your story. Use social media.

If you want to file a charge against a federal employer, you need to contact an EEO counselor at the agency you applied with or worked for. You must contact the EEO counselor within 45 days from the day the discrimination occurred. The EEO counselor will offer alternative dispute resolution programs, but if you cannot settle the dispute, you will need to file a formal complaint. You will file a formal complaint with the help of your EEO counselor. Once you do, the agency will decide whether to investigate the claim or dismiss it. If the agency investigates the claim, they have 180 days to do so. When the investigation is completed, the agency will issue a notice allowing you to request a hearing in front of the EEOC or ask the agency to issue a decision concluding whether discrimination occurred. If you ask the agency to issue a decision and they find that no discrimination took place, or if you disagree with a part of the decision, you can appeal to the EEOC or to federal court. If you want a hearing, you must request one within 30 days of receiving the investigation findings. At the hearing, you will plead your case in front of an administrative law judge. The judge will make a finding and order relief if discrimination is found. The judge's findings and order will then be sent to the agency and they will decide whether to uphold the decision or not. The agency will have 40 days to make their final decision. If the agency declines to follow the administrative law judge's decision, you will be able to appeal to the EEOC. You must do this within 30 days of receiving the agency's decision. The EEOC will review all the materials and make a determination. If you do not agree with the EEOC's determination, you can ask for a reconsideration. Your request will only be accepted if you can show there was a mistake of fact or law. This request must happen within 30 days of receiving the appeal decision. If a reconsideration is granted, the decision that comes out of it is considered the final agency action.
Summary: Contact an EEO counselor. File a formal complaint. Ask the agency to issue a decision. Request a hearing. File an appeal. Request reconsideration.