Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s.
The reaction to that seven figure number and the fact that serious discussions took place at that level have changed my opinion of the book. Secret wars ii 1985 marvel comic books mycomicshop. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Of course, that doesnt mean things are always the way clark tells them. The most valuable comic books in the world its all just. If i ever redo this article ill have to include it somewhere. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal.
Mystic, twisted tales, and alien worlds, featuring such established talents as neal adams and mike grell to stem the flow of creators. Stan goes on about a practical joke he played on his boss, while morley scans. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. 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. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics.
Price guides are also important tools for collectors looking to sell their collection or determine. The value of a 12 cent comic book in todays dollars. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Neither the second world war nor 911 stopped weekly comic book distribution to comic stores. With the rising value of silver age comic books for sale, collectors not only create. According to a news release from calgary police, officers responded immediately to the store, at 7005 18th st. Epic cosplayer yaya han is the star of the wonderous ii comic book 11. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price. As well as simply with the passage of time and age i suspect the value of this issue to slowly creep up. Today, hell occasionally pop up in the news to defend the most.
You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. Youll love this article highlighting the most valuable comic books about. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. 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. San diegobased independent publisher pacific comics makes a strong push in the marketplace, following jack kirbys captain victory and the galactic rangers with four new ongoing titles, starslayer, ms. But he had no super powers, and at the time there was a strong feeling that a character without super powers couldnt carry his own book. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. What are the benefits and negatives of a comic book grading service. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Well, im still going to value the book more highly than i once did.
We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. The comic book lamp mash up features classic marvel superhero covers 10. Written by doug murray, with art by wayne vansant and john beatty. Youll get a rare opportunity to see war through the eyes of the men who fight it as a storyteller named clark tells tales of the vietnam war and world war ii. Get the best deals on marvel comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s.
For sale marvel super heroes secret wars 1 12 set first prints 8 spiderman black costume venom beyonder spiderwoman ii 2. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. The next day i got a call from another comic book dealer, and he needed that first appearance bad. Comic books at the headquarters of dc entertainment in burbank. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. Building a collection of comic books is a fun and rewarding hobby. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. Is a high score in all the comic book value factors always a positive.
Home latest news tips for determining the value of. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. So how much is the search traffic for the top 8 comic book news sites worth. This is the third and final list for mattina cover art, here is the mattina dc list and the mattina alternate publisher list. Marvel decided that from here on out there will be a female thor 9.
Overstreet comic book price guide 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. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Get in touch and well help you figure out their value. Nam comic books 1986 series also called the nam show covers only. It was written by doug murray and later by don lomax and illustrated by michael golden. The search traffic value of the top 8 comic book news sites. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands here we go. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. January 12, 2017 more key comic books of 1990 to repeat the caveat i gave on main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather. The other feeling was that the punisher was so violent that we couldnt really give him a regular comic book. Determining the value of your vintage silver age comic books for. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. If retailers andor publishers owed customers months worth of comic books when printing. If i was into comic books decades ago when the hobby was only a 5th20th as popular as it is now, and i invested in that hobby purely because i enjoyed it and somehow it turned out that all that time collecting could have led to making a fortune and someone ruined that by tearing up my favourite comic book issues, i would be pissed. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Comic book price guides are generally monthly, quarterly, or yearly publications which detail the changes in the resale value of a comic over a period of time. Most copies are worth much less, but the good news is, if you have one of these truly. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria.
Part of the reason youre likely collecting comics is for the nostalgia and entertainment value. The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the comicbook world into. Months ago a nigh omnipotent being from beyond kidnaped the earths. Between these three posts, this list is by far the most comprehensive list of mattinas cover art anywhere. With these star wars shower heads, youll feel the force of the water. How can you tell when a comic book has intrinsic value. Fine is the lower end of the midrange comic book grading is sometimes considered a reading grade not a collector grade. You want to look for cover prices that are 15 cents or lower.
Im loath to predict anything except that well get through it. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. How does restoration affect the value of a comic book. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name.
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