Determining the value of old comics involves five criteria that you need to mull over. It was created by writer allen saunders and artist dale connor, initially appeared under the pseudonym dale allen. It first appeared in the new york evening journal, whose owner, william randolph hearst, was a major booster for the strip throughout its run. Dcc, which raises funds for the childrens literacy program comic book classroom, is one of a. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Kellett handinks and letters all of his comic strips, so a buyer will receive the handdrawn original version of his or her favorite strip. 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. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Apr 14, 2008 i have a few comic books from the 60s and 70s that are in perfect condition. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. It can be difficult to know the value of a comic book. Comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Distributed by king features syndicate, this pioneering soap operastyle strip influenced several that followed. How much is my comic book worth 6 things you need to know.
At first, comic books were manufactured for the whole family, including, since they were in the majority and had the money, adult parents. He is best known as the cocreator of robin and the joker and for his work on behalf of creators rights. Check out this list of items to give you an idea if your comic book. See more ideas about comic strips, comics and far side cartoons. Jun, 20 more than 48,000 attended denver comic con last weekend, up 20,000 from last years inaugural show. It misses some of the truly interesting price points. Mary worth is an american newspaper comic strip that has had an eightdecade run from 1938. The characters had been introduced previously in a side strip with herrimans.
As the comic strips themselves are a precursor to comic books, many often wonder how comic strips first got their start. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Are there any other rare comic books featuring the xmen. Mary worth is a soapopera style comic strip by allen saunders. May 20, 2018 the new york times learning network has cited makebeliefscomix as a fun classroom resource to teach students about the news one easy way to start playing with ideas is through the free, online. Best of our favorite comics for comiccon the gocomics team. But how much are the comics where they first appeared worth. Charles schulz collectibles are worth much more than peanuts.
None really, but the most exciting find is a run of 1960s to 1970s comics. More strips will be added to this page on a regular basis. A good grade will increase the value of your comics. Usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Copies of these and other similar comics are still available. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
Sep 01, 2017 a2a here in europe only a tiny elite of the comic artists earn a very good living comparable to doctors. In most of the strips, one of the young people in the neighborhood is troubled by a problem such as drug abuse, alcoholism, infidelity, or teen pregnancy, which mary takes it upon. 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. A comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. This book is a very complete history and was well worth the money. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube. More than 48,000 attended denver comiccon last weekend, up 20,000 from last years inaugural show. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. I have a few comic books from the 60s and 70s that are in perfect condition. Dec 23, 2018 a comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. Comix maker comic strips comic strips comic generator. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age.
How much is my comic book worth 6 things you need to. The money comics and cartoons the cartoonist group. Assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. The grading of a comic book is about the condition of the comics.
The cartoonists who draw comic strips dont get paid as well as you might think, given their reach into thousands or even millions of households nationwide. I am new to selling on ebay, i have sold maybe 15 auctions, and i just dont seem to be getting nearly what they are worth. For one thing, the market for comic books was historically the young reader. The median artists have a low salary and have to work hard to get a decent monthly income. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Dcc, which raises funds for the childrens literacy program comic book classroom. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons. One way to make the big bucks is to land a lucrative merchandising deal. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values.
The title character is a recent widow who moves to a condominium complex in california, where just about everybody seems to have some sort of problem. Mary worth is a soapopera style comic strip by allen saunders the title character is a recent widow who moves to a condominium complex in california, where just about everybody seems to have some sort of problem. The early action comics sell much better with supes on the cover. Nowadays, we recognize many of our favorite heroes from summer blockbusters. See more ideas about comic strips, comics and classic comics.
Love them or hate them, most people have read the funnies and maybe even laughed. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. Compare comics against current sales knowing the price guides value for a book does no good if theres no one willing to pay that kind of cash for it. Peanuts was a comic strip which ran for nearly 50 years from october 2 1950 to february 2000. In this educational video we look at the most valuable rare comic books worth money. May 16, 2016 assuming you keep your comics in near mint condition prices for the infographic were determined assuming that comics were a 9. Sherrill david robinson, known as jerry robinson, was an american comic book artist known for his work on dc comics batman line of comics during the 1940s. Still, having a comic book with a low issue number is another good indicator that it is. Free comics comic strips online comics entertainment. Comics can be humorous, timeless, and universal commentaries on humans and their weaknesses. The complete far side 19801994 gary larson hardcover 1st first edition box set. The first comic books were reprints of newspaper comic strips, which were directed at the whole family. 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.
Cartoonists can make money selling shirts, stickers, toys and plush dolls based on their strips. It is regarded as one of the most influential comic strips ever to have been created, certainly amongst american cartoon strips, despite the main character, charlie brown, being a long way from a classic american hero. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Clipped strip collectible newspaper comics for sale ebay. In most of the strips, one of the young people in the neighborhood is troubled by a problem such as drug abuse, alcoholism. Charles schulz collectibles are worth much more than. How can you tell that the comic you have in your hands is worth anything. So have fun hunting for comic book treasures but know that sometimes the most valuable treasures arent worth any money.
The comic strip that has a finale every day by john scully scully. Comic book grades are determine by a special grading scale. The vast majority of comic books, especially more modern editions, are worth. Comics that have the most collectible value are those published between 1938 and 1979. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Is that old comic you found in the attic worth something. The ultimate test of a comic books worth is how much someone is willing to pay for it. Walt kelly was an american animator and cartoonist best known for the comic strip pogo. Indeed, the worth of a comic book has been discussed numerous times and the simple answer is. April 30, 2020 the new york times has cited makebeliefscomix as a useful resource in a feature on digital comics. Anyone have an insight, tricks, or any ideas on how i can get more attention to my items or attract the right buyers below is a list of what i have left. Comics can also be a reflection of the pop culture and the social, political, and economic realities of various time periods. As a lifelong comic strip reader, it is a great addition to my collection. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well.
There are ways to determine a comics potential value. A2a here in europe only a tiny elite of the comic artists earn a very good living comparable to doctors. Feb 25, 2016 for one thing, the market for comic books was historically the young reader. As far as if you can retire off of them at some point, no. Check out kathleen guzmans antiques roadshow appraisal of this comic strips, ca. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are. Typically within that time frame, superhero comics hold the most value, with first appearance or origin issues being the most sought after. Then, in the 1940s, some strips, such as mary worth and judge parker, created mini soap operas within the strips. Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. Reading comics, completing a collection, meeting people and talking about comics with your friends are also very rewarding aspects of being a comic book collector. The money comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists.
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