It can be difficult to know the value of a comic book. We offer a variety of packs grouped by character, genre, or publisher. Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. Most often an appraiser is hired to assess the value of a book or collection for insurance, or for tax purposes during probate or judging the value of an estate, or sometimes a collector wants an accurate assessment of what their books are worth. It should be noted that taking your books to a book dealer is not the same as hiring an appraiser. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Catalog your inventory or build a wish list of key issues. Is that old comic you found in the attic worth something. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art.
Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. 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. They are supersexy and definitely seem edgy even today. 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. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. Stellar art by heavy hitters matt baker and jack kamen make this book very attractive to collectors. We look forward to helping you find satisfaction and enjoyment in building and protecting your collectible investment. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. This awesome early batman is considered a classic cover illustration. But every modern collector seems to want one, he says. Price guides are also important tools for collectors looking to sell their collection or determine their collection s worth for insurance purposes.
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. Comic collector live buy, sell, organize comic books. Covrprice the ultimate tool for comic collectors and. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Within single packs, duplication is possible but is rare. Key collector comics free mobile app is the worlds first database and price guide to focus exclusively on key issues. 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. The overstreet comic book price guide has been in existence for 48 years and although it is generally out of date on current hot items by the time on it is published it is still used by the majority of collectors and dealers alike for listingsellingbuying books. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Receive in depth value analysis and add more value to your collection.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books. Synchronize your comic data between the desktop software, mobile apps and the connect webapp. David has written a number of published pop culture articles, and in 2015, a book on collectible comics, pickers guide.
Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. The biggest and most important comic collector update since years, maybe even since its launch in 2002. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing access to virtually ever comic ever published. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 19932003. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. 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. Apr 17, 2020 a collector grading a comic if you are really interested in being a stickler for higher graded comics, you can either do your research and practice a lot or buy books that have already been graded by third party grading companies. Choosing the best comic collecting software for you. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or.
Everything you need as a collector of valuable comics or highlysought after issues including speculation books is combined into one resource. Marvel dc various collector starter set comic books, pack of 25. The spotlight also is turned on 50th anniversary of marvels fateful 1968 expansion and the 50th anniversary of planet of the apes and the comics that. Collect from our collectors our cooperative collector network is polite, informative and prompt. Select what condition your comic is by using the cgc and cbcs grading scale. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard.
Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. 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. Rare and key comic books that are coverless in many cases may sell for a percentage of guide value depending on the specific comic title and issue number. Marvel dc various collector starter set comic books, pack. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Search through our extensive database of comics and see what they are worth. 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. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. The phantom lady matt baker comics click for full article are highly soughtafter by collectors of socalled good girl art. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. May, 2019 the value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. He has also edited and digitally restored art for two reprint books, henry speaks for himself fantagraphics. Comic book price guide newbie comic collecting questions. View market values for books, store your collection, and.
Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. Pretty much any issues of marvel mystery comics have value. Its important to emphasize this, because too many collectors especially when its time to sell their comic books quote the value of the books in their collection. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1990 4th edition. Loaded with over 500 items featured in fabulous full color, this collector s identification and value guide is a veritable scrapbook of the lone rangers fame. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Building a collection of comic books is a fun and rewarding hobby.
Hence, values are high for this common book, and its worth certifying in many different condition grades. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1988 2nd edition. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 2008 38th edition. They are rare comic books in high grade, but in lower grades, are still worth decent money. 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. Theres a fair amount of debate about the beginning of the golden age of comics. Once the value of your collection increases, you go through all the steps to ensure it is protected. Comic books armada magic the gathering the shadow mage no.
Value packs are a great way to get a lot of comics at a low price. The truth is, it is up to each individual collector to determine what a key comic book is based on their own preferences. Marvel dc various collector starter set comic books, pack of 25 0878399003885. While it does a nice job of managing your comic database, it does leave a bit to be desired in terms of updating values as the market changes. Part of the reason youre likely collecting comics is for the nostalgia and entertainment value. I love their tool that lets you input 1 what you deem the current fair market value of a book and 2 what you got it for, then display the difference. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. The lunch boxes, ashtrays, dolls, guns, comic books, premiums, cereal boxes, and other items span multiple collecting areas. Price guides are also important tools for collectors looking to sell their collection or determine their collections worth for insurance purposes. Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992.
Sep 11, 2018 find character 1st appearances, origins, deaths, iconic covers, classic battles and more milestone moments in comic book history on the free mobile app, key collector comics website. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. Search for comics across your favorite online storefronts, all in one place. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
Comic book database software, catalog your comic collection. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1989 3rd edition. We specialize in comic books, original art and other collectibles. Debuting in the silver age of comic books, the character has been featured in over five decades of marvel continuity benicio del toro portrayed the character in the marvel cinematic universe films thor. 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. Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. Original comic art to sell for the comic book legal defense fund at heritage. Click on the returned result that contains your book. Marvel comics lot starter collection blend of old and new. Automatically track the values and trends of every comic in your collection and wishlist. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
May 14, 2020 key collector comics free mobile app is the worlds first database and price guide to focus exclusively on key issues. Want to find that comic or art peice that youve been looking for. Key collector comics mobile app offers a variety of different categories of key issues in order to be an effective sidekick for every collector. See actual sales data for both graded and raw comics, adjusted daily. They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanketgrading their books as near mint minus 9. Marvel dc various collector starter set comic books, pack of 25 3.
Take a look through our marketplace to find what youve been missing. Purchase supplies for your hobby needs and show off your collection. Coverless books will typically sell for a percentage of the good condition value. 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.
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