Rare comic books share a combination of the following attributes. While no single issue of detective comics is particularly rare, theres no denying the appeal of the very first appearance of the character described on the cover as the batman the inclusion of the word the in the heros title dates back long before ben affleck was set to direct a movie of the same name, and even before. You could even have a say in their general direction as a shareholder. I swear half of these imaginary books are in my collection.
Collectible international edition comics for sale ebay. Filmmaker and author larry blamires latest book is a marvelous tome of imaginary silver age comic book covers, all lovingly pastiched and astonishingly realized. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Jul 21, 2016 hi everyone, i have a copy of venom lethal protector 5 that appears to be a misprint. The first issue of the 1977 star wars comic book had a standard price of 30 cents, but marvel published about 1,500 with a variant price of 35 cents not so much a misprint as a limited edition. Apr 10, 2017 of course, this comic had to make it onto the list. Aug, 2012 one of the most common misconceptions about books is that misprints make them rare or valuable. Manufacturing error misprint with cover artwork from tales of the tmnt. There are some incredible hidden gems in the history of rare comics. Includes minimum market price in very poor shape, right up to record prices. One little typo or bad drawing is all it takes to ruin the reputation of a comic book forever. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. I feel like i own the original copy in pristine condition.
How to invest in comic books on the stock market money badger. We offer exclusive comics that are rare, limited print runs, comic convention exclusives, and key issues. 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. 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. Event exclusive items are always rare, especially if the event is the sandiego comic con. In the overall scheme of things this is true millions of comics out there. 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. Depends on the popularity of the book and how rabid fans are for such unique things. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. Printing error books comics general cgc comic book collectors. Sep 23, 2017 the comic book tends to treat her better than the animated series, but even in the cartoon she comes off pretty well compared to other characters. A rare golden age double cover book the outside cover is graded a 4. During this time campaigns against comic books were abound with a focus on juvenile.
Theres no spills on the front to note any discoloration. 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. Dec 16, 2018 event exclusive items are always rare, especially if the event is the sandiego comic con. Jun 06, 2018 russ and i have seen a lot of comics in our time. Jan 26, 2018 epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video duration. In this blog, i have laid out and discussed my top collecting themes for rare comic books to look for. Your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. Unlike the other comics featured in this blog which are rarities and misprints that occurred. If a comic book has a printing error, does that make it more. Unfortunately, while certain types of errors can contribute to a books collectability, these alone will not increase the value of an otherwise inexpensive book. In general, the book market pays a premium price for items which are rare. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Any unintended variants tend to be rarer and therefore theoretically more valuable than nonvariants.
Spawn is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in a monthly comic book of the same name published by image comics. Do misprints or typos make a book valuable first edition. Before he left he had over 15 offerings on the book. This site is dedicated to comic books recalled, rumoured to be recalled, error editions and noteworthy rare comic books of the modern age. Lot 182 contained the ultrarare card pikachu illustrator, and the nearmint card was graded a nine. Dont hold out hope of adding any of these to your collection any time.
If a comic book has a printing error, does that make it more or less. Hulk, spiderman, batman, superman, iron man comics and more. The bottome inch or so of the comic is totally white. A musthave for fans of the absurd and the wonderful. Rare batman comic found in attic heads up by boys life. Here is another blog entry on a nonmirage tmnt comic book driven by reader interest in the comic.
The 27 rarest marvel toys and what theyre worth thegamer. Recalled comics saved from the great pulping machine. See more ideas about comic books, rare comic books and comic covers. Unfollow rare comic book 1970 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Here are all the comics on the website ordered by year. I went to the rose bowl swat meet almost every sunday and one dealer had a set3 v. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. When i opened it i noticed that it has 32 additional pages. Ive looked all over the internet but havent been able to find out anything about it.
The original cover depicted superman, in civilian attire with his. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Of the,000 copies of the comic sold on the newsstand in 1938, only about 100 remain. Well, this section on mugglenet will explain all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books, from the first editions to the misprints and covers associated with each. This isnt your typical top ten list of ten individual rare comics to look for. Reading it on my ipad using kindle is a shear pleasure and a dream come true due to the control i have over the graphics interface. The comic was withdrawn and the cover reprinted on the correct stock.
Not all comic book collectors seek out double covers, but there is a. Hello all, ive been a collector of romance comics for a little while and i came across a. Whats the value of a comic with a misprintprint error. The three figurines are of archangel, psylocke, and wolverine around the events of the fall of archangel. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Penguin books in australia recently had to reprint 7000 copies of a. Im a little bummed because the misprint book is in amazing shape, save one page. Marvel and dc are the two biggest comic book companies in the u. The first issue of the 1977 star wars comic book had a standard price of 30 cents, but marvel published about 1,500 with a variant price of. May 03, 2010 the first issue of the 1977 star wars comic book had a standard price of 30 cents, but marvel published about 1,500 with a variant price of 35 cents not so much a misprint as a limited edition. Below are pictures of some of the comics i discuss that fall under these themes. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The early pulp magazines with doc savage and the shadow are very rare so are many of the british penny dreadfuls but they dont have the same collecting power as the big names like batman, spider. I liked the book very much since im a book collector and found the pursuit a lot of fun and did indeed find rare books in the most unlikely places. We align ourselves with industry leaders to provide you with graded signature books, graded books, sketch books, original artwork, and exclusive oneofakind books to add to your collection.
This next item was a very rare toy sold at the 2012 sdcc, one which is now very coveted online. Unfollow rare comic books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. See more ideas about comics, comic books and comic covers. If a comic book has a printing error, does that make it. List of attributes that contribute to a rare comic books scarcity. Not a huge misprint but i was wondering if that would affect the condition of said book. How to invest in comic books on the stock market money. All images containing comic scans must have issue name and number, and all fan art must contain an artist source.
Non are as rare typically as comics that were destroyed or recalled due to a mistake. By benjamin nobel, november 15, 2015 your typical comic book top ten type list will profile specific interesting or rare comic books to collect. I heard a story that in toronto someone walked away with a copy of halfblood prince with every page printed upside down. Hi everyone, i have a copy of venom lethal protector 5 that appears to be a misprint.
Sep 12, 2015 here is another blog entry on a nonmirage tmnt comic book driven by reader interest in the comic. Created by todd mcfarlane 2nd title published by image comics. Full screen panel by panel just brings this to life. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. From marvel, dc, image, dark horse and other publishers. Sep, 2016 find price guides on rare comic books from the golden age, silver age and bronze age. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Collecting comics can be an addicting hobby add one new comic to your collection and youre immediately on the hunt again for ideas for more rare comics to look for. January 2001, marvel comics this alternateuniverse spiderman book was recalled after it was discovered that artist al milgrom had hidden slanderous comments about former marvel comics editor bob harras within the issue. If the citations are not present in the title, the post will be removed and you may be subject to a ban for up to 15 days or more. My name is benjamin nobel, and id like to welcome you to the rare comics blog.