Early comic book collectors

Written and drawn by eddie deangelini and loosely based on his own marriage, collectors is a love letter to the pop culture phenomenon of comic books and to all the wives. Now, from a monetary standpoint, your comic book may not be worth much of anything. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Ive always been a collector by nature, which is a problem when youre a comic book reader. I came up with a list and began to try and track down the comics i needed. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. How to determine the value of your comic books collection catawiki. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. How to navigate the current comic book collectors market thinking critical. Most were scanned by me, ususally from books or magazines lent to me. The capital comic book convention has been created to serve the collector market and give the comic book readers a show to meet their needs. If you were in fandom in the 60s, or wish you had been, you will treasure every page of this book.

When superheroes took over comic books collectors weekly. When shopping for a bookshelf to store your comic book collection, there are two main things to look for. Restoration is the treatment that returns a comic book to a known or assumed state through the addition of nonoriginal material for aesthetic enhancement. How to start collecting comic books sparkle city comics. 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. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option.

Jackson, aaron taylorjohnson, jonathan hensleigh, alex proyas, frank miller, matthew vaughn. I am going to take it up a notch and give you my top collecting themes, each of which will lead you to new ideas for comics to add to your collection. Known as the father of comic book fandom, he was one of the first to approach the comic book field as a subject worthy of academic study, and was a primary force in establishing 1960s comics fandom. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. A few weeks ago, on free comic book day, bob bretall came back from his local indie comic shop with about 480 new comics.

Famous book collectors books and bidders book collecting is an activity that dates back to the renaissance, in the 15th century, when the educated elite amassed collections of illuminated manuscripts to display both their wealth and knowledge. Jamie coville talks about comic book collecting, and the evolution of comics from the earliest 10 cent books up through the golden and silver. 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. An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32 pages, containing comics. The commercial success of these collections led to work being created specifically for the comicbook form, which fostered conventions specific to comic books, like splash pages. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books appealing to collectors.

They bought and hoarded large numbers of each issue, not realizing that they were ensuring the worthlessness of the very items they were hoping to profit on. Starting or even just expanding an existing comic book collection can seem a little daunting. I still had some of my original collection and began to go through them looking for what key issues i was missing. Revisiting the 90s speculative boom that nearly ended the. They can be educational for children, they can be great investment opportunities and they can be pure entertainment. Comic fandoms hardestworking and best historian has dug up a mindblowing amount of biographical information on 90 of early comic fandoms biggest names. This is a presentation of historical comics, intended to enlighten and amuse students of comics history, and to provide their teachers with reference material. In the early 1960s, dc comics began publishing the full addresses of the people writing in, which allowed comic fans to reach out to each other. For years, my biggest comic collecting regret has been that i didnt know or understand how amazing precode horror and crime books were when i was younger.

When you own the worlds largest personal comic book collection, with well over 100,000 individual issues, no purchase, short of maybe buying an entire comic book shop, is going to seem. A whole bunch of people suddenly get interested in them. Comic books are worth something, especially to the owners that have collected and read those comics. Brand new straight from diamond and placed in bag and board. Marvel comics lot starter collection blend of old and new. In fact, until the sale of some key white mountain books in a sothebys auction in the early 1990s, silver age comics were not accepted as pedigree collections.

Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Bride of the far side by gary larson comic strip cartoon book. Collectors is a sundaystyle color comic strip about eddie, a comic book collector who loves his wife and his comic collection. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. New comics are listed every day on, from the platinum age of the early 1900s to the current modern age of comics. Comic book collectors blo g says our show is a true comic book show. Comic collectors network that always pays more for comic books. Those that have survived decades of readership are highly valuable.

I find myself turning to it time and time again to relive my favorite memories from the marvel age and to learn new things about my favorite titles, characters, stories, and creators. Price or sell comics buying process upload list or images testimonials collection. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Major comics companies have titles with histories that span decades of publication, and if you are new to a particular arc, it can be hard to even decide where to start. If you are thinking about selling your comic collection, call us first. This new age of comics is being called the victorian age for now. Usually when they announce the movies coming out, the prices on those comics tend to go up. You can even record your slabbed collection and the app will provide you with fair market value on the book. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired. Still, key important comics are always worth money. Top five treasury editioncollectors edition comics.

Start your comic book search using the premier free comic book price guide. A valuable collection of 1,067 vintage comic books collected by jimmy scott from 1963 to 1966, including one featuring the first appearance of. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comics all available at the touch of my fingertips. New collectors may wind up with a collection of books that they overpaid or are otherwise unhappy with because they spent too much too fast. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. My own collection is modest, with just a few graphic novels and random issues, but i recently made my first purchase of a collectible for a. The truth is, it is up to each individual collector to determine what a key comic book is based on their own preferences. What was the name of the comic and what was so special about it. Mar 20, 2018 the early comic buying trips that changed me as a comic book collector, weaponxsquall 100 shoutout. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Due to the recent surge of superhero movies, ive recently found the joy of comic book collecting again with about a twentyyear absence from the hobby. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art.

Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the. First appearances, early appearances, origin stories, iconic cover art, classic stories and many other categories could be considered a key issue. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. This is an important thing to think about when you are selling your comic book collection. We love comic books so much, we dont just sell them, we buy them too. What was the first comic to promote itself as a collectors item. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Early detectives prebatman cgc comic book collectors. Mar 22, 2020 monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. After a false start availability date of september 1, 2005, i finally received the collection in the mail yesterday and it is beautiful. The app offers filters, sorting, and simple management of your comic books. The essential marvel age reference project comic book.

Dont deal with dealers we are a friendly, responsive and cooperative network of comic book collectors who are bypassing costly middlemen, dealers and resellers to source comics directly from owners like you so we can afford to pay you more for comics. Jerry gwin bails june 26, 1933 november 23, 2006 was an american popular culturist. Batman, spiderman, superman, wonder woman, thor, and more. Nov 06, 2018 titan and marvel are celebrating the mcus 10year anniversary with a new collectors edition hardcover book, and weve got an exclusive look at whats inside. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero february 27, 2015 kastle waserman you dont have to have superhuman strength or xray vision to appreciate comic books and to yearn to collect and preserve the graphic stories of childhood and beyond. Paul smith just posted this collection of spidermans sinister six and it warranted a. Note that the marketability of any comic book can change based on time, the popularity of the character or characters, collector demand, etc. Mar 08, 2019 we are told that comic book retailers often have limited access to online systems and inventory management tools, making it difficult for comic book collectors to manage their orders through their. Comic collector live buy, sell, organize comic books. The original black and white artwork was scanned and newly colored, giving the stories a. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. It lists every comic with prices for 6 of the major grades. Are the early issues of detective comics overlooked, or undervalued because their pre superhero. Marvel studios kevin feige talks the first ten years in.

Dec 02, 2015 everyone from the comic book shop owner to the group gathered around the cash register each wednesday afternoon would solemnly agree with heads bowed and mournful voices. Four early comic books collectors weekly some dell early comic books. Many early comic books were simply collections of comic strips that had originally been printed in newspapers. He tops it off with evocative photos of most of them, taken during that era. The origins of comic book collecting as an organized hobby has its roots in early science fiction fandom and comic book letters pages. But with such a passionate following, it may be intimidating to start collecting comic books from scratch, especially if you arent very familiar with comic books to begin with. The early action comics sell much better with supes on the cover. The love story of a husband, a wife and a comic book collection. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. Early golden age books for sale comics market sales. Up until as recent as a years ago it was generally believed that the first comic book was a reprint collection of the first comic strip, best known as the yellow kid. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. With the comic book collector database, inventory, manager app, you can keep track of your entire collection easily.

Get the best deals on first comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. This is considered the bible of comic book collectors. Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. Top five treasury editioncollectors edition comics cbr.

Comic book database software, catalog your comic collection. However, for some reason, if it is in comic form, i find it. In the 1980s and early 1990s, the comics industry experienced a speculator boom of collectors who saw potential in an up and coming collectors market. Early golden age books for sale early golden age books for sale 1 1. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of action comics, which included the debut of the superhero superman. How to navigate the current comic book collectors market.

Comichub a new way for comic readers and collectors to buy. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Whether you are a reader or a longtime collector this app has a variety of tools that allows you to organize and catalog your collection. Comic book collecting is not for the faint of heart. This means that a large collection consisting of comics from the 1970s to present cannot be considered a pedigree. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. This app is perfect for any and all comic book collectors. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. The essential marvel age reference project is one of the most invaluable books in my comic book collection. During the midtolate 70s and early 80s, dc and marvel both released original oversized treasury edition comic books. Inside the biggest comic book collection in the world. Starting a comic book collection appears in 3 issues.

Even if its relatively worn, if it is rare, has the first appearance of a character, is very old, or is highly sought after, then it may still be worth a good. Though they will never really be good for single issue comic book storage, there are ways to adapt bookcases for trade paperbacks those are those handy collections of 610 issues in one volume, graphic novels, and huge compendiums. Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxesunmovable and unmanageable. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of. The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. The most influential cartoonist of this period, thomas nast played a large role in bringing down boss tweeds corrupt political machine in 1870s new. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.

Since comic books are intended to be read and not just looked at, it is sometimes difficult to find key old comic books in mint condition. Simply put, this couldnt happen until the 1960s, because thats when comic books were first seen as collectors items. Affectionately called the house of ideas by the fan press, marvels bestknown comics titles include fantastic four, the amazing spiderman, the incredible hulk, iron man, daredevil, thor, captain america, and xmen. The largest publicly available collection of comic books in the united states is housed in the newspaper and current periodical reading room. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them on.

In fact, violent images make me turn green and i dont handle graphic horror movies well. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. The price guide also contains detailed written descriptions of all of the grades. Jan 10, 2019 the best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. The early comic buying trips that changed me as a comic book. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996.

There have been recent discoveries proving that comic books were around long before the yellow kid. All comics are shipped in a specialty cardboard mailer which prevents any damages. In the us a few specialist shops had opened their doors by the. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection. Chester brown is one of the modern giants of canadian comics.

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. Rare comic book collection on the market 52 years later news. It was a monster haul, sure, but you have to see it from his perspective. Key collector comics mobile app offers a variety of different. One option you have is to purchase an overstreet comic book price guide. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others.

How do movies affect the comic book world and collecting. Whether youre cleaning out your own personal fortress of solitude to make room in your house, or if youre another comic shop like fill out the form below or call us at 180089373 and let us know know what youve got. Comic book daily discussing the minutiae of comic book. Comic book collectors set the punisher the crow kick ass sin city the spirit. The precursor to comic books, cartoons have been popular in england and america since the early 1800s, originating as satirical and political cartoons printed in newspapers and periodicals. The nineties are a decade that receives a lot of flack among comic book collectors. Maybe these early comics will also inspire some of todays cartoonists. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors.