The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Collecting the most valuable comic books of the 80s and 90s. More people were buying and reading them than ever before and, in turn, more new publishers and new titles came into being. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Movies are sending some comics values skyrocketing. And again to actually make any money on these 3 you will need a mint still in the package first edition, or you will get around 10 bucks. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.
Certain hot comic books can double or triple in value in a very short period of time. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Find the value of the dc comic action comics volume 1. We were all going to be rich because the generic hot book of the week was going to be the next big thing. There are several later reprints from the 1990s and on. Marvel, xmen action figures catalog dash action figures.
The benefit of magazines is that you get a monthtomonth accurate update of the current market values and with a subscription, it comes right to your door. A lot of 80s comics are usually found in the 25 cent bins, but depending on the issues and titles, some are worth a decent amount of money. May 11, 2016 comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era. You will even find a few auction sites dedicated to the comic book market. It seems 1990 is the cutoff date when it comes to marvel. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. The issue would become the best selling comic book so far and be the first major step to the rise of the superstar creators and the formation of image comics. Aug 05, 2016 my 2012 book comiccon and the business of pop culture mcgrawhill looks at trends in entertainment, media, marketing and technology through the lens of the worlds wildest fan event, san. Since the correction, some prices have picked up again. The most obscure xmen action figures of the 1990s cbr. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Jul 03, 2017 blueprint s1 e3 spiderman to spawn, how todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint duration.
If you grew up in the 90s, you had all the best cartoons, the best music, the best sitcoms. Marvel, toy biz action figures catalog dash action figures. Life was pretty good for a kid growing up in the 90s. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. View market values for books, store your collection, and. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. 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.
Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. Apr 23, 2018 the 1990s are a much beloved and nostalgic decade for many young adults today. Auctions, such as ebay, are a great way to see how much people are willing to pay for a comic book. If you just have some random action comics from 1995, theyre not worth a lot because no one really is clamoring to have those. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Gimmick covers and variants were all the rage, but we loved them and dont tell marvel we still do. Jun 26, 2018 love it or hate it, we all remember the chromium, diecut, polybagged, acetate extremeness that was the 1990s. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. Why arent the comic books i collected in the 90s worth anything.
The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. Pitfalls of pricing one thing to watch out for in collecting for a financial investment is that an action figures prices can rise and fall dramatically. By and large, between the golden era of 80s comics and the breath of life. The sketchbook is included with the comic as a complimentary piece to be owned alongside this special, oneofakind, original cover art as rendered by artist caspell chavez. Have yours appraised read our action comics price guide. Oct 06, 2017 the answer turned this into a key issue comic book almost overnight. 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. Apr 18, 2018 it was comic book readers first introduction to the character, starring in the lead story by jerry siegel and joe shuster. In the 1980s and early 1990s, the comics industry experienced a speculator boom of collectors who saw potential in an up and coming collectors market. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Our comic price guide articles help you to the value of your comic books as quickly and easily as possible. The action figure hobby has never really had an industry standard source for action figure values unlike other hobbies. When youre involved in a hobby such as collectible comic collecting, you may also want to collect different memorabilia and souvenirs as they relate to some of your favorite comic books. Art posters are a great way to display some of your favorite characters or bestloved art from different issues on your walls.
Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comic s. He wants to give you the least he can get away with to buy your comics from you. But the most important 90s comics in terms of storytelling and character. As with most collectibles, there are some auction websites that are better than others. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. While wed all like to hold out hope there is a nm 9. Historical accuracy each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. Most valuable comic books of the 1990s personal finance advice. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Well, hindsight is 2020 and with that in mind, lets chart the ten most important comic books of the 1990s. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. The ten most important comic books of the 1990s sequart.
You can start at our comic book values free course, or pick up an overstreet comic book price guide. The comic is basically a facsimile edition as it reprints the 1938 issue complete with the original advertisements. So much attention was being paid to how notable comic book back issues were selling at high prices that people were trying to buy comic books as investments, which was, of course, foolish, since the drive for finding comic books to invest in was leading to such high print. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books.
The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. We had the formation of the superstar independent in image comics and the birth of the still unequaled valiant universe, a high water mark in storytelling, as well as a host. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Today, roughly 90 to 95 percent of all the comic books published within this time period are worth just a fraction of their original cover price.
Now, action comics has become the first monthly comic book to hit its. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. The comic book crash of the 90s and why comics are safe today. But scratch just a little below that flashy, superficial surface and youll find a comic book hobby and an industry rife with issues that in hindsight should have been klaxons alarming hobbyists of the impending implosion should they stay on the same path. The early 1990s were a fascinating time for the comic book industry due to what is referred to as a speculation boom. A dealer making an offer on your comic books is hardly likely to point this out to you.