The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Sep 26, 2017 heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. Support my channel for free by doing your amazon shopping. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. In general, the comics that have the most collectible value are those published between 1938 and 1979. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. We are always looking for quality vintage memorabilia and comic books to purchase or sell at auction. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970 s. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. We provide you with free appraisals and no obligation. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings.
Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. In fact, many modern comics are worth less than their cover price in. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books appealing to collectors.
Is that old comic you found in the attic worth something. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. When their comic book first hit stands in 1963, it only would have cost you 12 cents. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Nostalgia zone comic book store buy and sell comic books. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. New listing lot of 6 vintage comic books space adventures, superboy, rima, star. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. We carry extensive comic book back issue collections of underground comics, romance comics, war comics, western comics, horror comics, tv and movie comics and much more.
A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. Collectors, as these stats indicate, have a newfound and fastgrowing love for vintage comic books and comic art, and theyll pay. Currently we are looking for golden age through copper age comics. Today, the top vintage comics have more value than ever. May 16, 2016 vintage marvel comics are seen for sale at st.
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The market is a fickle beast and sometimes comic books shoot up in value for a time and then come crashing down. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. One of the first things you should look for to determine the value of a comic book is its age. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. If you want to find out what your comic books worth, then youll need one of these. Estimate the value of each classics illustrated comic book using a comic book price guide. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Nostalgia zone specializes in many comic book genres and titles other retailers often overlook. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others.
Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Dec 23, 2018 even if every indicator below is met, the comic book still might not be worth much of anything. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. This is more often the case with newer comic books, but can also be true for older ones. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book.
Typically within that time frame, superhero comics hold the most value, with first appearance or origin issues being the most sought after. Possessing knowledge on appraising the value of old comics is priceless. Id like to see them do more of these classics illustrated comics. Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years. For instance, if you found a trove of vintage comic books in your grandfathers basement, you will no longer need to go to a professional appraiser and pay a substantial fee in order to know the estimated value of the old comics. Get the best deals on vintage comic book lot when you shop the largest online selection at. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. They are useful only as a starting point to valuing items in your comic book collection.
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