Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. After seventeen issues of steadily declining quality and basically the same story over and over, this series was limping to an end by 1970. Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. View market values for books, store your collection, and. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in. Cards price guide, football, baseball, basketball us cards value and appraisal. This is due to the sudden abundance of up and coming comic collectors that the comics industry experienced. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Blockbuster movie franchises from marvel and dc have made. Top 50 most valuable comic books from the bronze age. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good. That range is driven by the newsstand exclusivity of the variants, coupled with a decline in newsstand sales relative to. While these guides are nice tools and will give you a general idea, their prices are.
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. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 19932003. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. 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. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price.
Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. The 42nd edition includes all new insights and features and along with the most comprehensive listing of comics, all new entries. Very healthy back issue market for both comics and annuals pre 1970. The period was marked with complex stories that had. 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 addition to being the preeminent source of comic book pricing information, it features a ton of other data as well. Get the best deals on archie comics bronze age comics 1970 1983 when you shop the largest online selection at. Enter a new era of collecting with the overstreet comic book price guide. An issuebyissue field guide to a pop culture phenomenon comtois, pierre, romita sr. A lot of 80s comics are usually found in the 25 cent bins, but depending on the issues and titles, some are worth a decent amount of money. The physical state of a marvel comic book commands a great deal in finding out its value. 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. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. List of important comics from the 1970s rare comics.
Golden age, silver age, bronze age, and copper to modern age. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. There are also online guides such as comicspriceguide. Feb 23, 2017 this video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and get an average price of what it sells for online. They should be placed upright in boxes and stored in a dry area with moderate humidity. This stamp, one digit long usually 18, refers to the position the mold occupies in the pvc injection machine it is used to help the manufacturers detect defects. Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r. 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.
Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your. Comics analysis site comichron wrote an article listing the average prices of comics based on dc, marvel, and archie for each year since 1961. The silver surfer was one of the best known comic book characters of the sixties and seventies despite having a comic book that only lasted 18 issues. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 81 1970 the coming of the kangaroo. A look at comic prices and price inflation over the years. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. 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.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Theres a good reason the overstreet comic book price guide has been the definitive guide for collectors and dealers alike since 1970. 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. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. This video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and get an average price of. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1970s key comics from. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Archie comics bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay. The thing andthor vintage 1970s bronze age comic book.
See more ideas about comics, robert crumb and alternative comics. 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. Sep 26, 2017 heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. 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. Malcolm phillips of comic book postal auctions that i know of is about 16. 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. The overstreet comic book price guide, available on amazon, has been published annually since 1970. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Marvel comics that were released in the late 1980s and later have little if any value today. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics.
Support my channel for free by doing your amazon shopping through this link bookmark it. How to price classic illustrated comics our pastimes. Marvel comics bronze age 1970 83 red sonja bronze age 1970 83 dc adventure comics bronze age. 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. Check out this list of items to give you an idea if your comic book might be worth anything. You can start at our comic book values free course, or pick up an overstreet comic book price guide. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. The last reliable estimate from the inestimable and extremely knowledgeable mr. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. Jan, 2017 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. May 16, 2016 assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Find out how to know if you have a valuable comic book on your.
The overstreet comic book price guide, 42nd edition. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Movies are sending some comics values skyrocketing.
For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. This stamp refers to the date the smurf mold was created not the date that specific smurf was made. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books. The comic book price guide for great britain beano comic. Price guides are also important tools for collectors looking to sell their collection or determine. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them on ebay. In general, the comics that have the most collectible value are those published between 1938 and 1979. Ideally, you are looking for comic books that are from the 70s or. Comics should be stored in mylar bags with acidfree backing boards. As previously noted, 1971s revised comics code left the horror. Jun 07, 2017 comic prices with and without inflation.
The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. 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. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. Since 1970 the overstreet comic book price guide been the bible for those looking to fully comprehend the back issue marketplace. Price guides are also important tools for collectors looking to sell their collection or determine their collections worth for insurance purposes. As the bronze age began in the early 1970s, popularity shifted away from the established superhero genre towards comic book titles from which superheroes were absent altogether.
Users browsing for bronze age comics 1970 1983 in bronze age 1970 83 usually look at. In addition to the latest market reports, analysis, and prices, this years edition celebrates the 75th anniversary of batman, takes a detailed look at rare canadian comics, and inducts a new lineup of industry. Thats the final year comics stayed at 10 cents, the price theyd been since the modern comic book dawned in the 30s. Men in white coats carry one of the cartoonists, bill elder, from the street, while harvey kurtzmanthe cover artist himselfsells his comic books hiding in a street corner. European manufacturers must place this stamp on all items to show minimum. 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. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. Published from 1941 to 1971, the classics illustrated series adapted famous western literary works into the comic book medium. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in.
Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years. Although classics illustrated comic books are major collectible items, the value of each comic from this series varies considerably depending on its physical condition and the publication edition. Typically within that time frame, superhero comics hold the most value, with first appearance or origin issues being the most sought after. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. 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. Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors.
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