As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. How to determine a value on a restored comic comic book. Investing in comics only makes sense if you know what youre doing, because 99 percent of comics have no real value to investors, local dealer brandon zuern of. Future value sales of a new finance book were 15,000 copies this year and were expected to increase by 20 percent per year. Rare and key comic books that are coverless in many cases may sell for a percentage of guide value depending on the specific comic title and issue number.
Comics analysis site comichron wrote an article listing the average prices of comics based on dc, marvel, and archie for each year since 1961. Amazing spiderman comic price guide sell my comic books. 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. The platinum edition, for example, goes for a lot more than the others. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. The black friday and cyber monday sales may be behind us, but nobody told the playstation store, which has a huge slab of great ps4 deals. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are.
A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Because condition is important to the value of rare comics, the idea of grading by a company that does. The yearly rate of appreciation of the comic book is 1 17%. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. This volume is named per the indicia which does not include sherlock holmes. Accurate appraisal of a comic book is a multiple step process, with each step leading us up the staircase to the eventual value. Overstreet price guide to batman sc 2019 gemstone overstreet price guide to star wars collectibles sc 2018 gemstone. Unfortunately, the value of the sig in terms of its immediate resale value has been dependent on the book that is getting signed.
Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. That being said, it is worth mentioning that since most comic books from the. A look at comic prices and price inflation over the years. This is where having the issue information is vital.
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. Comic plug matt sep 27, 2015 seven percent is the perfect story for those wishing to escape to a darker, bleaker world driven by a race to power. Online research and final value comic book value secrets. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Even if you dont find a key issue, you will get a great value lot of 7 comic books. Overstreet comic book price guide the overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. Overstreet price guide 1970 overstreet price guide 1970 canadian edition. The value of a 12 cent comic book in todays dollars. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. 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. 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. Its got the perfect amount of mystery and uncertainty to keep the reader guessing about whats to come. Make offer huge comic book lot 300 marvel dc image valiant mixed wholesale resale long box.
Rare comic books seem to be one area in which prices continue to rise. Thats the final year comics stayed at 10 cents, the price theyd been since the modern comic book dawned in the 30s. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book.
Suppose the first comic book of a classic series was sold in 1954. 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. Click on the returned result that contains your book. This comic is definitely a read copy with handling wear, but can still be a very desirable copy. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a key member of dc comics justice league.
The 10 comics that have increased most in value money. 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. Once restored, a comic s value depends upon several factors. How to determine a value on a restored comic i recently purchased an xmen 1, sent it in for grading and discovered that it was restored.
What are expected sales during each of the next 3 years. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. A modern and vintage local comic book store located at 6 main street, freeport, me, 04032. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Find great deals on ebay for comic book price guide and comic book price guide 2019. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Another book which is in constant demand in any grade, we have been offered examples as poor as a 1. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Apr 17, 2020 according to a statement from dc, the decision to release new product was made after surveying more than 2,000 stores across the u.
For this to have been true, what was the annual increase in the value of the comic book. A lightly restored book will be valued higher than a book with heavy restoration in the same apparent grade. Jan 16, 2019 the most important group within the book industry is, of course, the consumers. This could have one major defect like a larger piece out of the cover, a long tear or a detached centerfold. The most important group within the book industry is, of course, the consumers. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. According to a statement from dc, the decision to release new product was made after surveying more than 2,000 stores across the u. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Future value albert pujols hit 47 home runs in 2009. Especially the noncomic readers also understand that a noncomic reader may pay more for a book, or closer to market value, because they may not realize that there are reprintings of the book. First issues the first comic book in a series will often be the most sought after comic book in a series. If youve managed to hold on to your comic book collection, you may find that some of them have increased extraordinarily in value. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. Suppose the first comic book of a classic series was sold in. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. It also had its fair share of comic book dealers who offered a glimpse of. For this to be true, what was the original price of the comic book in 1954. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. The one percent is a secret cabal within the sect, consisting of wall street businessmen who worship the demon mammon. Overstreet premium ring price guide 1994 43 of 49 in stock. To them, greed is godly and they look at every event in terms of how it can. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. In fact, theres nearly 1,000 discounts for ps4 games. Watch out for those comics that are highly pushed by publishers as they will publish too many for the comic book to truly rise in value. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing access to virtually ever comic ever published.
Once restored, a comics value depends upon several factors. Many items increase or decrease in value over time. Some bronze age key issues have lost 50 percent or more in cgc 9. Overstreet price guide 2004present big big edition. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
It has stress lines on the spine and creases from the opening and closing of the cover. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. Today, roughly 90 to 95 percent of all the comic books published within this time. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. What is the value of superman issue 75 the death of superman. In general, the more restoration has been performed, the less the comic is worth compared to its apparent grade value. Reducing the value at which an asset is carried on the books because changes in the asset or market conditions have reduced its current market value. Coverless books will typically sell for a percentage of the good condition value. Huge comic book lot 300 marvel dc image valiant mixed wholesale resale long box.