Sep 26, 2017 heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easytofollow comic grading guide for the novice. The countdown concludes for the final issue of alf with part 4 of th th th thats alf, folks alf weidersehn in which a melmac wedding takes place and then the alien task force closes in on alf. This is intended to be a basic guide so that you have a general idea of the grade of your books for pricing purposes. There are grades in between these basic grades such as finevery fine, but we want this to be a general easy.
The ultimate test of a comic book s worth is how much someone is willing to pay for it. Find the value of the marvel comic new mutants volume 1. Once considered worthless production detritus, original art was routinely discarded or. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. The most valuable comic book of all time costs a lot more than just a small fortune to own, and to more than a few of us readers, its an unfathomable amount that will never be seen in our lifetimes. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value.
Zapkapow comics comic book price guide and collection. Copies of human torch comics are hard to come by, especially early issues like this one, currently valued at 92k. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of. Most price guides use a system that ranges from poor 0 to mint 10. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. Compare comics against current sales knowing the price guides value for a book does no good if theres no one willing to pay that kind of cash for it. Nov 12, 2006 check your local listings for a comic store nearby.
Knowing the grade or condition of your comic is essential to discovering how much its worth. In this video i discuss the potential worth of your comic books and what may or may not. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. 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. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth. Make sure you understand what condition your comic book is in.
Comic book version of the tv sitcom and cartoon that aired on nbc from 1986 to 1990 featuring an alien life form alf living with a family. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. The early action comics sell much better with supes on the cover. If anyone has any suggestion or advice, i would greatly appreciate it. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
May 16, 2016 assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. See the comic value packs page for a list of available packs and prices. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. Support my channel for free by doing your amazon shopping through this link bookmark it. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Search through our extensive database of comics and see what they are worth.
Once considered worthless production detritus, original art was routinely discarded or given away to fortunate fans. If you are a collector however, do not by it for its worth. Before cgc, near mint was pretty much any book in any comic shop without any obvious flaws. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. They are strongly collected by comic fans around the world.
View market values for books, store your collection, and. Original comic art, the actual original page that an artist prepares for the publication of a comic book, has become a hot collectible over the past two decades. How much is my comic book worth 6 things you need to know. The ultimate test of a comic books worth is how much someone is willing to pay for it. The books value depends upon the title, issue number and the. Today, original comic and comic strip art can be found hanging in museums such as the metropolitan in new york city, and the right piece can bring tens of thousands of dollars. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Our comic value packs are a fun, affordable way to get a lot of comics without spending much. Gocollect is a respected, current, online price guide.
Or maybe you have an entire collection of investmentgrade marvel comics. Each value pack is grouped around a theme and provides 2 lbs. So not only do you know how much books sell for, you can also accurately calculate how much a comic book is worth in a particular grade. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 19932003. Bad actors will use various tactics like old paper price guides to value your collection. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. 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. Sep, 2011 how much would a copy of garfield at large his first book be worth asked in comics, wolverine xmen, fantastic four how much is the 1977 fantastic four comic complete book length comic worth. Maybe you only have one captain america comic book.
I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Either way, its hard to not wonder how much those marvel comics are worth every once in a while. Be careful although most comic books hold little value, many are worth thousands of dollars. There are a lot of great shows and movies to binge on netflix right now. Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r.
Ive recently started searching for valuable comics in garage sales, book stores, etc its a very addicting hobby and i find myself wanting to send everything i find to cgc. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Just how much does the value of a comic book appreciate throughout the years. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Many copies were made so it is not worth a large amount. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. But for the rare few of us that have at least several million to blow on a few colored comic book pages, the rarest of the rare books can be yours. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. 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. How much would a copy of garfield at large his first book be worth asked in comics, wolverine xmen, fantastic four how much is the 1977.
New listing richie rich vintage comic books 70s pranks tester 25 33 66 dollars cents quest. In the early 1980s, collectors began to realize that these pieces of art were oneofakind treasures, and an active market was established. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world.
Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Here are the single issues with the highest number of variant covers to date. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. The book s value depends upon the title, issue number and the.
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