The list of the most valuable important modern age. 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. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. Users browsing for bronze age comics 1970 1983 in bronze age 1970 83 usually look at. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as. A great decade in comics, with important implications for cover price variants of later decades marvels experimentation with 30 cent price variants and 35 cent price variants would take place in this decade, and then as we reach the end of the 70s we see perhaps one of the most important business decisions of all time take place in comics. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books.
The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. Jim lawrence and jorge longarons friday foster makes its debut and will run until 1974. 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. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid 1970 s. See more ideas about comic books, comic covers and comic book covers. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Of the seven films in the franchise, three place in the top 20 based on gross u. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. List of cgc recognized newsstand variants rare comics.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. In addition to the bestresearched pricing in the hobby, youll find market reports, key sales, indepth historical information, tips on grading, and the most complete record of comic books from the 1800s to the present. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Harley will be played by australian actress margot robbie. After seventeen issues of steadily declining quality and basically the same story over and over, this series was limping to an end by 1970. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. The most valuable superman comic book ever is for sale on ebay. Nam comic books 1986 series also called the nam show covers only. While these guides are nice tools and will give you a general idea, their prices are just guidelines and are by no means set in stone.
This book has been gathering some steam for some time now since news of the suicide squad movie that is due out in 2016 was announced. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Enter a new era of collecting with the overstreet comic book price guide. 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. How to sell your comic book collection consumerist. Start your comic book search using the premier free comic book price guide. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Marvel comics bronze age 1970 83 red sonja bronze age 1970 83 dc adventure comics bronze age 1970 83 1973 swamp thing bronze age 1970 83 tell us what you think opens in new window or tab. The last stand from 2006 at number 16, edging out xmen. American comic book company magazine price list catalog very fine high grade.
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In its first issue fred baker and john gillatts comic strip billys boots makes its debut january 18. The first issue of the british football comics magazine scorcher is published. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 1970 1983. Easily search titles such as amazing spiderman, batman, xmen and the black panther. Official overstreet comic book price guide is a yearly publications which details the changes in the resale value of a comic over the last year. 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. Overstreet has been running its publication for over 35 years and is regarding by many as one of the leading sources for backissue comic book pricing. 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. It was written by doug murray and later by don lomax and illustrated by michael golden. But he frequently adds these spectacular wisps of orange, lime green or red. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by marvel comics.
Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. The thing andthor vintage 1970s bronze age comic book. List of important comics from the 1970s rare comics. Francesco mattina has a certain flair about his art. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Readers of this blog know how very interesting it is to find a comic book where cgc distinguishes newsstand copies from direct edition copies theres only a few special situations that cause them to break out newsstand comics separately for the vast majority of issues, newsstand and direct edition copies are simply lumped together by issue number. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. 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. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. The best way to use the search is to type in the title and issue number of your comic book, plus the term value, price, or for sale. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a. 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. The cover is composed of very dark tones of black captain america issues rise in value.
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