Among the large crowd of underground comix publishers, five names rise above the others. Comic book price guide, available on amazon, has been published annually since 1970. Following the series demise, various companies reprinted its titles. Overall, the 1970s were not financially prosperous for marvel. The gcd is building the most comprehensive comics database. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. In the mid70s, dc launched numerous new titles such as jack kirbys new gods and. Oct 09, 2014 comic books horror 1970s comics cover art eerie horror marvel skywald warren horror comics of the 1970s the 1950s was a golden age for horror comics with ec publications tales from the crypt, vault of horror, etc. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comics value, especially if you cant find it in a price guide or on an auction site. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books.
The third issue of suspense comicsa shortlived horrorthriller titlebecame the most valuable nonsuperhero comic book ever when a. Dc has published comic books under a number of different imprints and corporate names. Bronze marvel titles 19701980 bronze age comic books. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. During its evolution from a funnies comic into a superhero title, via the transitional. 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.
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. Atlasseaboard comics folds, after parts of two years in business, having published 23 comics titles and five comics magazines. Malibu, timely, atlas, epic, icon, mangaverse, marvel knights, marvel uk, max, star, ultimate marvel. There were some important books released during this period with some important characters making their debuts and also the subject matter of comics was allowed to become a bit darker. Get the best deals on vintage comic book when you shop the largest online. The comic book price guide for great britain uk comic. March 25 was the last week for new comic releases until the printing and distribution system is able to open up again. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 19932003. Knowing how much your comic book is worth is very important. These and other underground comix were drawn by the. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Simply use a search engine and type in the title of the comic book.
The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Created by albert kanter, the series began publication in 1941 and finished its first run in 1969, producing 169 issues. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. 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. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. Magic comic late 1970s magno comic international publications, 1946 the man. We carry underground comix like the fabulous furry freak brothers, home grown funnies, mr. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up.
This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books the bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. Movies are sending some comics values skyrocketing. Dc and marvel each increased their cover prices by 25% to 15.
Get the latest news, original content, and special. List of important comics from the 1970s rare comics. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. Classics illustrated is an american comic book magazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. There are resources and information to help you grade your comic books according to condition as well as get a value. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles. To help tide you over until new comics are again being released, we have listed below many titles, oneshots, crossovers, classic tpbs, and more to keep you entertained. No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out of the primitive wordsandpictures realm and into something mythic and deeply psychological.
Read more about this book on our captain america comics price guide page. The overstreet comic book price guide volume 50 spidermanspawn. Natural, neurocomics, smile, weirdo, and zap comix. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books. When i first started looking at american comic books in the late 1970s, the first books i gravitated towards were marvel had a few dcs and smaller companies in the mix, but mostly marvel. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. They are useful only as a starting point to valuing items in your comic book collection. With back issues comics selling for prices ranging from pocket change up to sevenfigure prices, understanding the marketplace has never been more important for buyers, sellers and collectors. From may to september, marvel debuts their giantsize series, mostly double or triplelength comics featuring their most popular characters.
A rare vintage comic book featuring one of supermans first adventures. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Find the value of the harvey comic richie rich volume 1. Earn points for what you already do as a marvel fan and redeem for cool rewards as a marvel insider. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. Find the value of the marvel comic new mutants volume 1. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. To this day, the first iteration of the marvel comics universe in my mind is its 1970s incarnation, especially from 1977 onward. Why a groovy 1970s sex ed comic book sparked lawsuits and. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period.
Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1970s. The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1970s.
Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important. How about comic collectibles and cgcgraded comic books you cant find in any stores. Patty klein and jan steemans noortje makes its debut in the dutch girls magazine tina. This number sets a new standard for high grade comics from the bronze age and clearly demonstrates the popularity of wolverine amongst collectors. Six values are listed here for each issue number based.
The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Since 1970 the overstreet comic book price guide been the bible for those looking to fully comprehend the back issue marketplace. Bronze marvel titles 1970 1980 bronze marvel titles 1970 1980 1 1. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. You may have an unusual or rare item on your hands that is currently not on the market. It is fully searchable and includes data on creator credits, story details, or other publication details for comic books worldwide. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. This is a list of all series, miniseries, limited series, oneshots and graphic novels published under the imprints dc or aa, and published by national periodical publications, national comics publications, allamerican comics, inc. With silver age 1956 1969 comic books demanding such high prices, one way of making a shrewd investment is to look for books that fall within the next age of comic books the bronze age 1970 1980. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Sex education has never been without controversy in this country, but a longforgotten comic book once sparked a particular uproar for its approach to the birds and beesleading the author to vow that he would take his case all the way to the supreme court if he had to. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. Comic book price guides are just that a guide to what a comic book is worth.
It will run for 41 years, becoming the longestrunning dutch comic strip by the same creative team. Title notes g vg f vf nm m 81 1970 the coming of the kangaroo. You will need to register for the comics price guide site, but registration is free. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth.
We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Five decades of the overstreet comic book price guide. This list includes only those titles which offered subscriptions via the usps second or. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Print mint, rip off press, san francisco comic book company, kitchen sink presskrupp comic works, and last gasp. May 16, 2016 assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Your key for reading marvel unlimited and digital comic purchases across multiple devices.
If there are 15,000 copies of the comic in perfect condition, it is going to be less desirable than one with only 100 known copies in mint condition. Apr 12, 2020 the iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Mandy dc thomson, 19671991 mangasm speedlines publishing, 2008. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. 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. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic. Monthly sales yearly sales sales by title vital statistics comics faqs the archives.
Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. The combined production of these five houses constitutes a third of all titles and issues mentioned in kennedys bibliography before the year 1975. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Dc comics is one of the largest comic book publishers in north america. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Aug 05, 2016 movies are sending some comics values skyrocketing.
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