Overstreet has been running its publication for over 35 years and is regarding by many as one of the leading sources for backissue comic book pricing. In this video we discuss some of the best comics that were published in the 1980s. The tornado name is dropped from the 2000 ad comic book. Overstreet has been running its publication for over 35 years and is regarding by many as one of the leading sources for backissue comic book. To qualify comics must be standard issue and mass produced not oneofakind and have recent sales supporting the value. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. 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. Comic books are like oil in that they are traded in u. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. Feb 14, 2008 i have some old collectible comic books i would like to find a website that i can enter the comic book by name and number and look up its value. Your key for reading marvel unlimited and digital comic purchases across multiple devices.
A number of factors are involved in deciding whether or not a comic book should be submitted to a grading service such as cgc. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. Every year when i get a copy of the overstreet comic book price guide, i looked the prices first to see what some of my comic books are worth.
There were some important books released during this period with some important characters making their debuts and also the subject matter of comics was. The overstreet comic book price guide 20192020 comics. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. 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. Earn points for what you already do as a marvel fan and redeem for cool rewards as a marvel insider.
Marvels top 10 heroic hairstyles of the 1980s marvel. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and. Packed with fantastic information, this book is a fun read, even if you dont collect comics. Find out which copper age 1980s90s comics are worth big money today. Unfollow comic book price guide to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Its long been the most expensive comic book published in the 1980s. A look at comic prices and price inflation over the years. Easily the most influential comic book of the modern age. Overstreet comic book price guides highly recommend you picking up a copy even if its not the current edition. Official overstreet comic book price guide is a yearly publications which details the changes in the resale value of a comic over the last year.
With silver age 1956 1969 comic books demanding such high prices, one way of making a shrewd investment is to look for books that fall within the next age of comic books the bronze age 1970 1980. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture. The modern age of comic books runs from the mid1980s to the present day. 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. A similar sentiment is being repeated over and over by collectors of highgrade key issue comic books from the 1980s and 90s. Before spiderman became the star of multiple comic books series. The dark knight returns, a fourissue comic book limited series written and drawn by frank miller and published by dc comics, debuts. Keith dallas headlines this volume on the 1980s, covering all the pivotal moments and behindthescenes details of comics during the reagan years. Not every comic book is a good candidate for thirdparty grading. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades.
Some comics characters wouldnt be who they are without their classic hairstyles, because thats much their hair has become iconic. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comic s value, especially if you cant find it in a price guide or on an auction site. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. See more ideas about art lessons, comic books art and comic books. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. Get the best deals on vintage comic book when you shop the largest online selection at.
You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. The 1980s were not just a big time for marvel comics it was a really big time for really big hair. So, you want to know what the holy grails are from the 90s when it comes to comic books. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
Apr 12, 2020 the iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. Comics analysis site comichron wrote an article listing the average prices of comics based on dc, marvel, and archie for each year since 1961. You may have an unusual or rare item on your hands that is currently not on the market.
Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. May 28, 20 the american comic book chronicles continues its ambitious series of fullcolor hardcovers, where twomorrows top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Originally a comic book, mad developed readerships of over 2,000,000 in the 70s, known for the brilliant satirical pieces that filled each page. The comic ran for 23 issues before being converted to magazine format, primarily to avoid the attention of the comics code authority. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. Aircel comics, arrow comics, blackthorne publishing, dragon lady press, now comics, sirius comics, strawberry jam comics, and wonder comics all publish their first titles. A comic book characters hairstyle has to be cool, unique, distinct and make. 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. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. Printed images and the comic book mediums unique presentation of them are at.
Comics television viewer superboy s workshop activity page. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. The weakening canadian dollar got me to thinking about the effect it is having, if any, on the back issue comic book market. Search our guide to current market values of rare and collectible comic books.
Below we break down the top 5 most valuable comics from that decade. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy this video and check out the. This list is in chronological order, so keep reading to learn which recent books are worth a pretty penny. Take a look at the video and use the resources below the video. No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out. New listing lot of vintage dc 1980s blue devil comic books. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. In addition, david anthony krafts comics interview publishes its first comic book titles it had been publishing the comics. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask. Great comic books of the sixties by billy ingram 1995 article.
What is the value of 1980 marvel comic books answers. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. His book was so inspirational it even launched another. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. Building a collection of comic books is a fun and rewarding hobby. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. If the comic in question is not of sufficient value.
Superboy s new secret identity, script by otto binder, art by john sikela. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. Read more top 20 modern age comic books by market value. It stated that superman was a character that appeared in action comics and superman magazines, so i had to have some. Dec 11, 2018 other than the reveal earlier this year that john cena would be playing duke himself, all other news about the upcoming duke nukem movie has been slow to follow.
Superboy moves into lanas house and pretends to be her cousin tommy in order to prove she cant keep a secret. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Thats the final year comics stayed at 10 cents, the price theyd been since the modern comic book dawned in the 30s. Initially, prices were collected for a mens haircut, a womens haircut, a womens hair set, and a womens permanent wave perm. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for.
The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. A common comicbook cover format displays the issue number, date, price and publisher along with an illustration and cover copy that may include a storys title. See values for tmnt comics, 1st gambit, secret wars 8 and more. Top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s culture lifestyle. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Mar 10, 2009 the top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s. Get the latest news, original content, and special. Here are some of the rare issues that may have been gathering dustand value in your attic for years. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books.
The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. As a kid, i first discovered comic books in 1965 when i saw the tag at the end of the superman tv show that was then in reruns. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. Top selling comic books 2014 we track all the top sales all year long and list them. It reintroduced batman to the general public as the psychologically dark character of his original 1930s conception, and helped to usher in an era of grim and gritty superheroes from the mid 1980s to. Free comic book value and price guide finder comic book secrets. Cbr takes a look at all the most iconic hairstyles in comic books, from spit. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. In its 48th annual edition, the overstreet comic price guide is the market leader, with good reason.
The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Part of the reason youre likely collecting comics is for the nostalgia and entertainment value. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books appealing to collectors. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Now i dont paid too much attention to that section. Founded by harvey kurtzman and william gaines, the american comedy magazine known as mad hit the shelves in 1952. Price guide app a free comic book price guide that has lots of cgc graded prices. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. More 10 stunning vintage evening dresses worthy of the red carpet. In other words these will become great inspirations to future comic characters and stories. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. A comic book shop, pawn shop or dealer will typically offer well under these range of prices because they are trying to turn around and sell the comic book for the price listed above so be prepared to accept less than what you see above unless you want to sell the comic book yourself.
Well hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. The comic book price guide 1980 1981 books from 1900 present included catalogue and evaluation guide no 10 overstreet, robert m. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. The great thing about archie is year after year he only seems to get more popular, and that means the values of these 15 books have aged like fine wine. While the comic trading card game has faded considerably, marvels sets still evoke a major sense of nostalgia for generations of comic book fans, serving as a literal snapshot of a period in marvels history.
The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. Mar 12, 2017 a comic book characters hairstyle has to be cool, unique, distinct and make the character recognizable in any outfit. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Greatest 12 characters of the 1980s comic vine comic. Jun 29, 2006 gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. I have some old collectible comic books yahoo answers. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from. Vintage hairstyles vintage fashion illustration hair styles jay scott pike being a naturally curly girl, i have never had to fuss with hair rollers then again how. Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers ronin book 6. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Thats why we want to revisit the series that started the trend 1990s marvel universe series i. This period is known as the copper age of comic book collecting and encompasses one of the most volatile periods in the history of comic book. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands.
These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970 s. 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. Prices of comic books are so fluid nowadays, i use the different source for prices. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 19932003. 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.
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