Click here for the overstreet comic book price guide instant digital download. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. Why you should trust collectibles investment group to. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his. This is because a collectibles value is based on nostalgia and other emotional factors. View market values for books, store your collection, and.
The digital download will give you instant value and pricing access to virtually ever comic ever published. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Were one of sacramentos oldest and largest comic shops, with more than 20,000 back issues, warhammer, magic and more. Once the value of your collection increases, you go through all the steps to ensure it is protected. Like the valiant trades which came in very limited edition.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comics. We sell comic books from marvel to image, magazines, a wide range of sports cards individual and team sets from the. As with most collectibles, there are some auction websites that are better than others. You will even find a few auction sites dedicated to the comic book market. Comics that have the most collectible value are those published between 1938 and 1979. As a collector, donating from your collection instead of your bank account is ultimately the most tax beneficial option.
The grade of a comic book is a shorthand description of the books condition. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. This is considered the bible of comic book collectors. Mar 30, 2016 of course, the vintage comic books in pristine condition will always be worth the most.
Mar 05, 2020 what makes collectibles different is that even a little damage can erase all of a collectibles value. The other side of the price guide coin is that collectors who wish to sell their comic books, and use the price guide as a, well, guide. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. For others, comic book collections are primarily a form of financial investment. If youre ready to sell your valuable comic book collection, work with collectibles investment group for an appraisal. Mile high comics is americas largest comics dealer, with over 10 million comics and over 300,000 comics trade paperbacks and hardbacks in stock. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values.
Read more about this book on our captain america comics price guide page. Building a collection of comic books is a fun and rewarding hobby. Part of the reason youre likely collecting comics is for the nostalgia and entertainment value. Donate artwork, classic car, comic books, antique furniture, musical instruments etc.
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The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Apr 10, 2020 if youre ready to sell your valuable comic book collection, work with collectibles investment group for an appraisal. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Start your comic book search using the premier free comic book price guide. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
May 16, 2003 like the valiant trades which came in very limited edition. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or. Easily search titles such as amazing spiderman, batman, xmen and the black panther. All collectible, but the 1st 14 issues are the real money earners. Comic book collectible figure and statue values and profit. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. For instance old elfquest graphic novels published by starblaze command a premium even though they reprint the elfquest comic line.
Comic book collections have become increasingly popular in recent years, and this can be reflected in the value of some pieces. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. One option you have is to purchase an overstreet comic book price guide. When buying or selling a comic book, or any collectible, it is important that both parties reach a level of agreement on that collectible condition or grade, as this will to a great extent determines its value. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comic s. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Just go the section of that book or type in the issue title for online price guides and you should easily find the comic book you are looking for. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results.
Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. Even if theyre not rare comic books, they are collectible. Donate collectibles to charity fair market tax deduction. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Since the beginning of comic book publishing companies that owned the characters sought to profit from different products outside the comics themselves. Some people build a comic book collection because they love certain characters, artists, or time periods. Whether you have a large collection or want to know the value of a specific comic, we can help. This is where having the issue information is vital. How it will protect your comic book collection when you have a collection hobby, you grow your collection and look for antiques and rare items to get your hands on. Auctions, such as ebay, are a great way to see how much people are willing to pay for a comic book. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
There have been tons of products theyve introduced over the years, from rings, costumes, movie serials, action figures and even collectible figures or statues. Combat remains a favorite among war comic collectors. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Comic book insurance collectibles insurance for book. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Dc comics action figures, statues, collectibles, and more. Comic book collections collectibles insurance for comic book. The 29 rarest disney collectibles and what theyre worth. What makes collectibles different is that even a little damage can erase all of a collectibles value. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Unfollow comic book price guide to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you are looking for any new or back issue comic book or comics magazine, mile high comics will either have it available for you right now at bargain prices, or let you sign up for a free email notification when we do get it in stock via our.
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