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At first, comics were read, used, and tossed or shared among friends. For a long time the 90s, comics speculation was huge. This app is the ultimate tool for any comic collector. Starting or even just expanding an existing comic book collection can seem a little daunting. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. 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.

The first marvel comic book with a foilstamped cover was the third volume of the silver surfer, issue 50 june 1991. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Ign, a great comic book website, voted him the best western comic book character of all time. Dont let hollywoods lousy movie adaptation fool you.

Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Lcs showing customers how diamond sent them their batman 89s. Collecting comic books tips and ebay advice part 1 of 2. Huge comic book collection fahey sales auctioneers and. They often purchase multiple copies of comics and seek out the hot comic of the moment with little regard to the story, character or creators except when they. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. While it is known that the last authentic copies from his collection were from 19531954, many of the copies from the 1950s do not have identifying marks, and they are not. The collection includes single issue comics and series, graphic novels, bandes dessinees, manga, and other comics in languages other than english. Buying comic books is one of the first steps in collecting and enjoying this art form.

Coming back into the comic book collecting hobby duration. Just like in any other hobby, the world of comic books has its own language. In a time to collect post awhile back, i covered comic book writers and noted that. Easily catalog your comic collection on your phone, tablet, mac, windows pc or online.

Sometimes, your local comic book store might have a sale on for some really old comics. Comic book database software, catalog your comic collection. I first started collecting comic books when i was 10 years old. Sign up for all the latest collecting news, expert blogs and auction lots from around the world. Since that time, i have amassed a large personal collection, have started and then closed a retail store, have created an internet based store specializing in silver age comics.

The ten commandments to collecting comic books youtube. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. Lets assume youre already quite into comic book art and that you know its history well enough if you dont, you can always consult our dedicated section. Comic book collecting types of collectors monkeysee videos. It is also part of a collecting field referred to as american comics and graphic novels, which can be. Limited edition covers, ridiculously hyped first issues. Comic books are a reflection of modern society, so as society changed, so did the comic book plots, characters and themes. Nov 05, 2010 collecting comic books tips and ebay advice part 1 of 2. Since the age of 8, californian, bob bretall amassed 94,268 unique comic books as of may 1, 2014. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to. The act of buying comic books as an investment is a relatively new thing to the comic book world. This is a person who purchases comics solely for the purpose that the comic will escalate in value. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. If you wait a few months, you can get the entire story arc between 57 in one bound volume for about 60% the original cover price.

It is therefore sensible to concentrate a collection further, on one publisher, series, writer, illustrator, or character to give a collection focus and an attainable goal. I can now store my comics on my ipad instead of long boxes. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. For the purpose of this list, we are defining new comics as anything that was released after the year.

While there may be different chapters of the story told in different or subsequent issues, there is typically one central theme. Mar 29, 2019 regularly attending comic book conventions and comic book panels at science fiction conventions can help you become more knowledgeable about both the comic book industry and comic book collecting. Located in the fahey sales building at 904 hwy 15 south, hutchinson, mn 55350 click here to register and bid online on the comic book collection. The details concerning why edgar church stopped collecting, why the family sold the collection, or when he passed away are unclear.

As far as i am concerned though, the highest value is what each comic book is worth personally to each owner. For the casual collector, grabbing new comics off the shelf from a local comic. Inside the biggest comic book collection in the world syfy. How to sell your comic book collection consumerist. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. I still had some of my original collection and began to go through them looking for what key issues i was missing. Comic book collectors who are interested in bronze age comics have a large selection of notable titles to choose from.

Comic books 101 a brief history and overviewcomic book terms. 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. In this video i discuss my 10 commandments that i stick to when it comes to collecting comic books. What does the future hold for comic book collecting. There is a write up about it in the current overstreet on page 103. This is a list of the comics i own from dc, vertigo, marvel, icon, 2000ad, blue water productions, boom. Jun 02, 2017 comic books as we know them were first introduced in the mid 1930s. The recent onslaught of comic bookbased movies and television shows has caused the value of quite a few some of which were previously. These are just a few tips that can help readers start their comic book collection and maintain some good habits.

Dc comics attempt to cash in at the top level with an item like an official batarang prop replica, limited to 2,000 pieces. The edgar church mile high collection the comic book. Nov 11, 2016 a while back, one of the guys on the unpressable defects podcast called it lowbudget art collecting. The program runs on adobe reader and you can view the picture, zoom, rotate, etc. I came up with a list and began to try and track down the comics i needed. February 8, 2019 bdsc comic book collecting has been around a long time, but the hobby is seeing a resurgence in popularity as kids look for comics with the characters from the popular hollywood movies like iron man, avengers, suicide squad, etc. Hex was the only dc western character to flourish in the 1970s and 1980s. Synchronize your comic data between the desktop software, mobile apps and the connect webapp.

The top ten tips on collecting comic books hubpages. Guide to the contemporary american comic book collection, ca. Unfortunately it is on your computer, so it doesnt have the same feel as comic book. Follow these 10 commandments and i guarantee youll have a great comic collection that youll. The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. There are many hobbies that, like coin collecting, involve collecting, antiques, and art. Theres no installation all you need is a cdrom drive on your computer. This app is perfect for any and all comic book collectors.

It was the comic book that started me on my path to collecting, he says. Building up your knowledge before you buy a comic book collection will help you enjoy that collection more once you buy it. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. Studios, dark horse comics, dynamite entertainment, idw.

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. Now there are some comic book collectors who frown upon the buyer of books who buy purely for investment purposes, in a way that is understandable, some comic book devotees consider it as some sort of sacrilege, to them the comic book is there to be read and appreciated for its artwork not to be bought and sold as a commodity, to be honest i am in between both camps, being a lover of comic books and a speculator, i have a collection that i would not want to part with and others i buy purely. The most popular comic book characters are major protagonists in several series running at the same time, and typically exist in the same universe as other characters and comic book series. Pages in category comic book collecting the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This article introduces readers to comic books and shows them what to expect when they go shopping for them. Realizing that inspired us to put together this list of 20 new comic books worth investing in. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. I am also frequently uncomfortable with how comic book companies manipulate nostalgia for their product through explicit and implicit references to collectability in order to maximize profits. Oct 14, 2011 this comic was published in 1994 and already had a very low print run but most of the copies were lost. Values of a comic book collection can range from a few dollars more than face value to 6 figures. So naturally, any key modern age comic book that gets published in the future cannot by definition be included here.

Lets take a look at how coin collecting compares to other hobbies. If you have found rare comic books from the same era 1940s with just the title batman on the front, then you may be a little confused. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Sign up today and stay on the forefront of comic book collecting. It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device.

Six tips for firsttime comic book shoppers speakeasy wsj. Ive been collecting comic books for fun and profit for about 35 years. At, i sold my first comic to my next door neighbor. Modern collecting modern age comic books cgc comic book. For example, if youre a fan of wonder woman, shes recently starred in the series wonder woman, justice league, supermanwonder woman, smallville. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. I value my subscribers and your email address will never be given away to a 3rd party for any reason. With 94,268 unique comics amassed over four decades and still growing.

Love them or hate them, some modern age comics can be quite valuable. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Bcw short comic book storage box house bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies 3. I gave up collecting comics back in the 90s because of the constant reboots and retcons. Jul 28, 2014 six tips for firsttime comic book shoppers. Those that are new to the world of comic collecting may be wondering what the difference is between a comic book and a comic magazine. The eaton collections outstanding collection of more than 75,000 individual comic book issues has been built entirely through donations from fans. As with any hobby, collecting comic books can be expensive. In order for a comic to be considered for this list, it first and foremost needs to have been released in modern times and be worthy of investing in. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Bone was one of the best comics ive ever read, i highly recommend it for all. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. 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.

The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final. I finally bought the trades kindle versions just to brush up on the comic versions before the mcu version hits the screen. Back then, the united states and the world was a drastically different place. Set email alerts so you never miss an auction lot again. If youre like me and enjoy having comic books to call your own, here are some tips for getting started on a collection. The ages of comic book art america and its superheroes. In about 2030 years from now, will comic book collecting still be hot. Sep 10, 2014 more than a year after the british media decreed bob bretall owns the worlds largest comic book collection, its now official. You can even record your slabbed collection and the app will provide you with fair market value on the book. A few weeks ago, on free comic book day, bob bretall came back from his local indie comic shop with about 480 new comics. Like many adults, ive rediscovered one of my old hobbies. This led a market boom, where retail shops and publishers made huge profits and many companies, large and small, expanded their lines.

Fifty percent nostalgia, fifty percent dc comics the new 52. The comic book collection newspaper and current periodical. Batman was so popular that dc spun him off into his own series. Remember just a few years ago people were speculating that individual issues were going to disa. The hobby of kings and queens youve probably heard the old saying that coin collecting is the hobby of kings.

Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. Collecting modern age comic books as an investment hubpages. The comic book medium offers whimsical fun, epic adventure, gritty realism, and everything else you can think of. Very limited, cool comic book from my own local comic book shop that i have shopped at since i was a kid. A glowinthedark cover for ghost rider, volume 3, issue 15 appeared as well. If you are unsure on what to buy comic vine can help you decide.

The first 69 ultimate xmen comics are here with the annual for a very affordable price. Comic book daily discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting. The last area of comic book collecting is what we call the comic book speculator. First and foremost its a great marketplace for beginner comic collectors because it contains pretty much every single comic issue or graphic novel ever published most people tend to not trust sellers or being afraid that they will receive damaged goods but in all reality that lives an opening for people that really. This is all hitting me right now because my comic book reading and comic book collecting habits have never been more separated. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Because they were so beloved, their history in the new continent had to be divided into entire eras.

Still there are quite a few arcs of interest that have been created over the years and civil war is one such arc. 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. The origins of comic book collecting as an organized hobby has its roots in early science fiction fandom and comic book letter pages. Marvel and other vintage assorted comic bundle,1974 onwards. Comic reading and comic collecting are two separate jams cbr. Jul 08, 2014 very little material collecting of any kind does not participate in some kind of market. All things comic books, will arrive into your email inbox as i discover them.

Sep 10, 2014 its in the record books a phrase ive heard numerous times in my life now its true about me, im on page 172 of the 2015 book. The prices of comics concerns me, both as a buyer and a seller. The most famous example is 1950s ec comics, who published the full addresses of the people writing in, and that in turn allowed comic fans to reach out to each other. There are fewer holofoil chase covers man, holofoil was on everything in. 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. 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. Imho, if this trend renews interest in comics and comic artists, its cant be all bad. I have over 3000 comics so having a place to categorize them and have outstanding support via the app makes this the best tool out there. Get informed about the terms used in the comic book world. Collecting comic books is an age old staple of simple investments, with even greater numbers of people taking part in it due to the current rise in popularity for superheroes. The largest publicly available collection of comic books in the united states is housed in the newspaper and current periodical reading room. Get the best deals on comic book collecting when you shop the largest online selection at. Youve given up hopes that your old, dustcollecting comic book collection will make your grandchild a millionaire one day and just want to cash out and move on.

Once you get this tool you will not be disappointed. Rarest modern comic cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Also, because this submission data is from one snapshot in time yearend 2016 there could be plenty of important past comics that simply arent recognized as such today but might be considered keys after some future. I was adding roughly 300 new comics to my collection per year as i kept up with dozens of ongoing series. Oct 30, 20 it was the comic book that started me on my path to collecting, he says. Larger image comic book collecting starter set kit with binder, pages, and comics retail. Although the comic art phenomenon found its large audience in europe and japan, it is the american comics that have had the biggest influence on popular culture. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Youre familiar with its eras and their most important moments, like the golden age 1933 to 1955, the silver one 1955 to 1969, the. Although 6 figures can be extremely rare, on occasion you may see a particular comic book valued at several hundred thousand dollars.