There are collectors who focus on collecting comic books of a certain figure or of a certain writer or illustrator. Here, too, there is value to the first comic book that a particular writer or illustrator wrote or painted, as well to the second and third. A short documentary that shows you what its like inside a small comic book store located in the town of haverhill, ma. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Playboy magazines show o wbs shazam 2 starring zac a forum for discussing comic book grading, conservation, and restoration issues. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Oh, when i first started reading them, things were fine. These are mostly modern and copper age books with a few bronze sprinkled in as well. Not only will you learn all about how to buy and sell comics, you will also learn how to grade them. Comics and books are my particular collecting vice, and always have been. Lift off by paolo chikiamco, scott pilgrim, volume 1.
When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. 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. Mar 24, 2020 comic book wars is the premiere comic book collecting youtube channel on the planet. Jan 24, 2018 observe what the comic book looks like and the grade it has been given for condition. Inside the biggest comic book collection in the world.
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. Jul 21, 2014 this entry was posted in general and tagged aspiration and might, comic, comic books, comic collecting, comic collection, comic issue, comics, dc comics, forbidden planet, gail simone, graphic novels, guide for beginners, how to, how to collect comics, how to guide, how to start your comic collection, image, kelly sue deconnick, marvel comics. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. All my life ive carted big boxes of printed ephemera around from. Are you an independent comic creator with a new project. Jamie coville talks about comic book collecting, and the evolution of comics from the earliest 10. Yet many amateur collectors are finding to their dismay that the comic books themselves are worth little more than the paper they are. Whether its here, my twitter or on my tumblr account. Com, a website for buying and selling used, rare and collectible books, ephemera, and periodicals, jointly owned by independent member booksellers. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or.
It is jampacked with everything you need to know to begin collecting comic books. Collecting comic books is an exciting hobby for fans of all ages. The library of congress of the united states holds the largest collection of comic books with about 100,000 comic books. Lowbudget independent publishers also proliferated during this period. It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device. Peter parker has been your friendly neighborhood spiderman since 1962, back when he spun his first web, cracked his first oneliner and won the collective hearts of comic book fans. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. Comic books originally were published as a means to redistribute comic strips. Scott pilgrims precious little life by bryan lee o. Put together by a group of lifelong comic geeks, its 45 hours a week of comic book history, current comic news, and a general look at the industry. Easily catalog your comic collection on your phone, tablet, mac, windows pc or online. Kids comic book lot of 15 marvel comics xmen spiderman. Observe what the comic book looks like and the grade it has been given for condition. Comic book art and collecting the beginners guide in building.
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You can go beyond the formation of a general library to assemble a purposeful, carefully built book collection united around a central theme. The largest publicly available collection of comic books in the united states is. Comic book wars is the premiere comic book collecting youtube channel on the planet. 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. Mar 19, 2018 rare comic book collection on the market 52 years later. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Each week adam and jeremy, both xmen and comic book fans alike, provide a running commentary of an issue of the xmen comic book.
Since you cant use this version, click here for the old one. A few weeks ago, on free comic book day, bob bretall came back from his local indie comic shop with about 480 new comics. And here is where we separate the book collectors from the rest of the pack. Apply to writer, freelance writer, designer and more. Get the best deals on comic book collecting when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. As in every other collecting category, condition is king when it comes to comic books. 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.
Glenn oleary, owner and operator of the comic book palace, has survived over twenty years of business mostly by word of mouth. Indepth documentary about the history of the hellboy comic book, the history of the character and the making of the 2004 movie adaptation of the same name. Bob bretall, who owns the largest comic book collection in the world. Comic geek speak is the best podcast about comic books for fans and new readers alike. 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. For a long time the 90s, comics speculation was huge. Limited edition covers, ridiculously hyped first issues. For example, if youre a fan of wonder woman, shes recently starred in the series wonder woman, justice league, supermanwonder woman, smallville. Get rid of the dated, pricey comic book collection software with limitations and keep track of the comics in your collection and manage your weekly pull list online with ease. Shane had many hobbies, but two of his favorites were wwe wrestling and his love of comic book collecting. Oct 03, 2019 while many collectors collect comics for the stories or the art, some collectors choose to collect comics for profit.
This comic book, which was published in 1938, is considered the comic book that began the genre of superheroes. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. Collecting, general discussion 2 viewing talk, tips, and resources on comic collectibles and collecting. First issues the first comic book in a series will often be the most sought after comic book in a series. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of. American comic books have become closely associated with the superhero genre. I tried a series, i liked that series, i went to my lcs and dug up as many back issues as i could find. Respect by tony puryear, black by kwanza osajyefo, valmar gifted and cursed 2 by grey williamso.
A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc. Aug 08, 2017 comic book collecting is not for the faint of heart. 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. 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. The worlds top comic book collector explains the history behind. A forum for beginner questions about collecting comics grading buying selling pricing rarity packing shipping whatever. Apr 22, 2012 epic comic book collection haul bronze age ebay mystery box unboxing key issue finds video duration. Lcs showing customers how diamond sent them their batman 89s. With the development of original characters such as superman, they became recognized as a medium in their own right, and with. After graduating high school, shane was employed with tenneco automotive in cozad. The lions share of those dollars about 60% of sales goes to the big two comic book publishers, marvel and d.
The business of black comic books black enterprise. The comic book collection newspaper and current periodical. Comic collector live buy, sell, organize comic books. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. In the world of comic book collecting, first appearances mean everything, meeker. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. Kel symons writer and mathew reynolds artist what its about. It currently consists of diamond comic distributors, which has monopolized such distribution having exclusive deals with major comic book publishers, and the majority of comics specialty stores, as well as other retailers of. Epic comic book collection haul bronze age ebay mystery box unboxing key issue finds video duration. So marvel and dc and other companies comic books are going to stop, but most other product. Answers to frequentlyaskedquestions straight from the mouth of ccl. Jack harper captains a submarine full of ragtag mercenaries in the south pacific. A sliver of the indie market is comics created by people of color. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
When superheroes took over comic books collectors weekly. In the world of comic book collecting, first appearances mean. The low price of producing comics, and the ease and efficiency of the direct. Rare comic book collection on the market 52 years later news. Nick allder, shadi almassizadeh, velvy appleton, kevin baillie. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. The direct market is the dominant distribution and retail network for american comic books. Up for sale is a 50 book lot of dc, marvel, and independent comics. Many collectors regard a comic book signed by its creator as valuable. Not all comic books are created equal and you need to know which ones are worth more than. Making money from collecting comics can be difficult, but it is possible to do so if you understand what makes a comic collectible and what makes a collectible comic valuable. If expense is a concern, start modestly as you learn the ropes. Just scan comic barcodes or search by series title. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired.
Each week we address the trends in modern comics with an. The comic book palace a short documentary that shows you what its like inside a small comic book store located in the town of haverhill, ma. I know many comic shops have done this too, as much as possible. Rather than divulging yourself into a comic book universe or maybe many, focus on one character or a team xmen, jla only.
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