We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. If you think about it, making something just because you know someone will buy it is disrespectful. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Although 6 figures can be extremely rare, on occasion you may see a particular comic book valued at several hundred thousand dollars. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved.
I tried a series, i liked that series, i went to my lcs and dug up as many back issues as i could find. Collecting comic books tips and ebay advice part 1 of 2. 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. 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. Since 1939, comic book collecting as a trend and in turn comic book. The future of comic book collecting is a bright one in my opinion. Current, modern, or bronze age comic book collecting supplies. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Gareb shamus grew up collecting sports cards and comic books with a mother who owned a collectible store. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free.
The largest collection of comics books in the united states is housed in the serial. The worldwide box office of a single, averagegrossing superhero blockbuster. Sometimes, your local comic book store might have a sale on for some really old comics. Collecting the various covers is fine, of course, but when companies print so many, they flood the market with lots of the same issue. What we talk about when we talk about comic book sales. The future of comic books comics general cgc comic book. Jan 07, 20 bound anthologies of comics, rebranded as graphic novels saw a boom in the early 2000s as bookstores began stocking them in vast quantities, picking up slack from comic book stores, but that trends has also declined. Nov 14, 2015 he added that one of the current hot trends in collecting is harley quinn, a popular character from the batman universe best known as the jokers girlfriend, who is also getting top billing in. 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. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. 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 comic book trend report is an investigation into the various industries that have taken comic books and the characters within them and created consumable commodities from them. Comic collecting supplies, page 1 featured specials. Comics, previously purchased at newsstands or in dedicated comic book stores, can easily be bought and. Its too static to keep up with current trends on graded and. It was the comic book that started me on my path to collecting, he says.
It also had its fair share of comic book dealers who offered a glimpse of a market. Aug 08, 2017 ive always been a collector by nature, which is a problem when youre a comic book reader. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. The largest publicly available collection of comic books in the united states is housed in the newspaper and current periodical reading room. Comic books first came to the us market in the 1930s, though their. Building up your knowledge before you buy a comic book collection will help you enjoy that collection more once you buy it. Member of the international society of appraisers and national cartoonists society. 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. For ages and ages, the only supergirl books available were trade collections of her early 2000s run, which wasuneven, to say the least, and two volumes from the dc showcase collection. Of course world events, economic events, political events ebb and flow markets and those affect all things money based. Definition of comic book collecting in the dictionary.
The earliest copies of most of the great works of literature exist only in partial or dilapidated form. As with any hobby, collecting comic books can be expensive. This practice caters more to collectors than to regular readers. 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. The future of comic books cgc comic book collectors chat. Comic book collecting is not for the faint of heart. Comic books are like oil in that they are traded in u. For one, comic books are more accessible than ever before, partially because of the internet. This is what the pros use when determining the value of comics. The weakening canadian dollar got me to thinking about the effect it is having, if any, on the back issue comic book market. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others.
Discuss golden age to modern age titles or characters that have been rising or falling in collectability. Jul 15, 2019 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. Print comic book revenues have been on the rise in recent years, even as digital comics sales boom. Lcs showing customers how diamond sent them their batman 89s.
Comic books buck trend as print and digital sales flourish. Comic book collecting buy sell trade public group facebook. Five trends to watch in the comics business in 2018. 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. From graphic artworks and fashion accessories to movies and action figures, comic books have a seemingly infinite lifespan. Are they buying because theyre serious collectors who really. May 21, 2019 detective pikachu created a whole new world of pokemon for audiences to discover in ryme city.
We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Since the age of 8, californian, bob bretall amassed 94,268 unique comic books as of may 1, 2014. Discuss recent acquisitions, major hauls, or updates to your collection. Dc comic book x15 lot green lantern green lantern corps vf bagged boarded.
Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. The sales trends behind this shift were laid out by longtime industry analyst milton. 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. Detective pikachu created a whole new world of pokemon for audiences to discover in ryme city. As an obsessive comic book fan, ive spent years collecting doodles, commissioned artwork and the occasional original page from literally hundreds of comic book artists pieces ive posted in. There are many hobbies that, like coin collecting, involve collecting, antiques, and art. Lets take a look at how coin collecting compares to other hobbies. 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. Comic book collecting buy sell trade has 28,442 members. May 09, 20 despite the comic book show you see on tv nowadays, they will not make you famous. Get a custom version of the comic book trend report the comic book trend report is an investigation into the various industries that have taken comic books and the characters within them and created consumable commodities from them. Click for larger image golden age comic book extenders pack of 200 by bcw retail.
A number of these publishers attempted to cash in on current trends for every teenage mutant ninja turtles itself a nod to the. Information and translations of comic book collecting in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. This app is perfect for any and all comic book collectors. The hobby of kings and queens youve probably heard the old saying that coin collecting is the hobby of kings. 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. Comichron provides the most comprehensive collection of comics sales.
Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. Surprising new data shows comic readers are leaving. Comic book database software, catalog your comic collection. While not managing to topple the juggernaut that is avengers. You can even record your slabbed collection and the. As far as i am concerned though, the highest value is what each comic book is worth personally to each owner. It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device. 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. 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. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. Im not saying this comic page or even the whole comic is on the level of shakespeare or milton or anything. The mid 1970s to early 1980s are sometimes called bronze age, but for the most part they also fit in current era comic holders. For example, if youre a fan of wonder woman, shes recently starred in the series wonder woman, justice league, supermanwonder woman, smallville.
Oh, when i first started reading them, things were fine. The overstreet price guide is the comic book collectors industry blue book. Stores specialized in selling comics and role playing games, for that matter are increasingly rare, as the internet has offered an alternate. Keep track of your comic book collection online with full comic details, cover images, and current market values. 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. Values of a comic book collection can range from a few dollars more than face value to 6 figures. Daily coverage of the pop culture products industry, including toys action figures, models and statues, anime anime, manga, and japanese imports, games collectible card and roleplaying games or ccgs and rpgs, comics comics and graphic novels, and movie and tv licensed merchandise. Collecting comic books wont make you rich, nor will it make you respectable. Oct 30, 20 it was the comic book that started me on my path to collecting, he says. If you truly dont love the artwork and literature that goes behind each one of the issues that were made, dont start collecting. Online price guides have their place theyre good for tracking things that skyrocket because overstreets annual publication schedule makes that impossible, but theyll never replace the industry blue book.
He added that one of the current hot trends in collecting is harley quinn, a popular character from the batman universe best known as the jokers girlfriend, who is also getting top billing in. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Starting or even just expanding an existing comic book collection can seem a little daunting. They then put the same fish back together in a way that did not please many fans. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Comic books began as a popular, relatively inexpensive american art form in the 1930s. This year we touched base with four comic book stores that rely on the. Comics is a market in transition publishers weekly.
We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Now, i love the showcase collections, which reprinted 500 pages of comics in black and white, usually from the silver age, and kept the price points in the. Owner of the worlds largest collection of comic books, featuring more than. Discuss futurecurrent events or news that may affect collectability and cause new collecting opportunities that arise. Sales are are in a slow decline, even as movies and merchandize based on comic book superheroes rake in billions. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Current modern age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1970s to today. 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. Today, as daniel kalder discusses in our feature story, the fate of the comic book format hangs in the balance. Synchronize your comic data between the desktop software, mobile apps and the connect webapp. Nov 27, 2012 as an obsessive comic book fan, ive spent years collecting doodles, commissioned artwork and the occasional original page from literally hundreds of comic book artists pieces ive posted in. Standard current size comics are 634 wide x 1012 tall. Comics, previously purchased at newsstands or in dedicated comicbook stores, can easily be bought and. Jul 12, 2016 for one, comic books are more accessible than ever before, partially because of the internet.
This does suggest that the sales trends for any given series are worth. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. When dc comics did the reboot for the new 52, they basically gutted the dcu like a fish. Jun 20, 20 the earliest copies of most of the great works of literature exist only in partial or dilapidated form. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. Despite the comic book show you see on tv nowadays, they will not make you famous. Jun 05, 2016 print comic book revenues have been on the rise in recent years, even as digital comics sales boom.