Read more about this book on our captain america comics price guide page. Apr 11, 2016 the first official comic book convention was held in 1964 in new york city. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. If it shows up on ebay and it was stolen from us, we know. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Which brings us to this list and why it is all mostly those three upper echelon comic books. On the surface, comics were writeen mainly for children, says the texas comic book collector and author. The new collectors edition of neil gaimans american gods. A forum to post upcoming comic book events comic book conventions, shows, etc.
Members can also create events on the community calendar. The cgc comic registry is a free online community where collectors register and display their comics, interact with other collectors, and compete for awards and recognition. Captain america embodied the use of comic books as propaganda during the second world war. His character was tailor made to support the overall war effort.
Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The series that launched the first superteam in the justice society of america, and. Roy lichtenstein was a comic book copyist of a sort. An illustrated history is a misleading title for this visual celebration of comics golden age mid1930s through the 1940s as it is neither an overview of comic book history nor a study of its culture.
Dragon ball z collectors chess set is available now. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Dc started releasing the 20 pack collector s set bricks for comics with the cover date of december 1992. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. Join this group to see the discussion, post and comment. Although the financial equity markets always seems to be the main item in most peoples investment basket, it never hurts to also have a bit of real estate and for vintage comic book collectors like us, your basket also looks a lot more attractive with some vintage collectible comic books in there on days like this. Membership is open to coin, note and comic enthusiasts of all levels. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic. Sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and. Put in creation in 1941 by timely comics, but later marvel comics, captain america became the face of world war ii comic. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity.
The return of american comics to the australian market in the 1960s tended to discourage domestic production, producing a slump that lasted into the 1980s. With four membership tiers, you can determine which benefits best fit your. Starting or even just expanding an existing comic book collection can seem a little daunting. Whether you are a beginning collector or have years of philatelic experience, the american philatelic society offers you a number of services and educational opportunities to broaden your personal collection and enhance your special. 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. Feb 15, 2020 general art collectors find it more approachable than collecting entire books just getting the original artwork is an gateway into the larger world of comic book collection. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. But on so many levels they reflect our society and our culture. Since comic books are intended to be read and not just looked at, it is sometimes difficult to find key old comic books. Bentons recently published book, the comic book in america. Comic book collectors and readers know wednesday is the day when new editions arrive at local shops, but for the first time in decades, major publishers such as marvel and dc didnt ship their.
When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman. Participants can display their cgccertified comics. Members gain access to grading services and interactive forums, exclusive hobby education, essential population and pricing data, and much more. 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. In the introduction, goulart states that this is basically a picture book, and as such, it is tons of fun.
The first recurring conventions were the detroit triple. This group is for lovers of comic books and comic book movies and all related things post your comics videos. The evolution of american comic book superheroes begins with the birth of superman in june 1938 and ends with the death of captain america in march. At the same time, a rapidly growing network of used comic book dealers began to spring up at flea markets.
The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book. The funnies was the first collection of comics material but it was more like a color newspaper supplement, as it had no cover, rather than the comic book format familiar today. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making.
The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics. Collectible resources american collectors insurance. Before 1929, almost all comics were part of magazines, newspapers or supplements and were not sold separately. The first monthly comic book, aptly titled comics monthly, began publication in 1922, though it also featured reprints of daily newspaper comic strips. Overstreet comic book price guide, volume 47 by robert m. Comic collector live buy, sell, organize comic books. Batman adventures of superman wonder woman flash suicide squad justice society of america green lantern green arrow outsiders teen titans jla great titles by other comic. In surviving accounts there are references to bibliophile book collectors in that era. Cgc announces private signing with marvel comic book artist clayton crain. Limited collectors edition comic books also called allnew collectors edition show covers only. Basic journal to note my experiences buying and selling comics.
Virus becomes comics kryptonite news, sports, jobs. Collectors society message boards july 21, 2008 lichtenstein and comics limited66 i was posting here when you were in diapers. In a broken american society, superheroes hold extra importance. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. Comic book movie news rumors videos trailers and more. Sothebys auctions ian levines collection of every dc. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Unbranded wholesale lot 25 comic books marvel dc image idw. Cgc journals cgc comic book collectors chat boards. He is also the editor of a series of four books about the justice society of america. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing exclusive resources and acknowledging remarkable collections.
It is fully searchable and includes data on creator credits, story details, or other publication details for comic books worldwide. It is modeled after other hobbyist organizations such as the american philatelic society and the universal autograph collectors club. In 1933, funnies on parade became the first color comic book printed in the now standard size of 6 58 x 10 14 inches. A vibrant community of coin collectors, the ngc collectors society serves to support this fascinating hobby by engaging enthusiasts from across the world, providing exclusive tools and resources, and acknowledging remarkable coin collections. This vibrant online community supports collectors across the world by providing members with exclusive resources and showcasing remarkable collections. The comic book collectors club is devoted to building a place to read, share, and discuss comics online. Your mileage may vary if you replicate or emulate any of my experiences. Comic books have gone through an amazing and powerful journey rivaling that of the characters within them.
The librarys vast trove of comic books exposes a unique and revealing history of american popular culture. Sep 26, 20 sadly all the latter i mentioned are part and parcel of the world today, most probably because the perpetrators of these undesirable attributes never read a comic book in there lives. As a result, a comic book of interest to fans or collectors published during the 1940s through the 1960s, such as an original issue of superman, captain america, challengers of the unknown, or vault of horror, was often extremely difficult to find and thus highly prized by collectors, in a manner similar to coin collectors. Find the value of the marvel comic captain america volume 1. To follow or send a message to this user, please log in manage this user. The overstreet comic book price guide the bible on such matters. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of all american comics full article. Major comics companies have titles with histories that span decades of. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic.
We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics. Its generally accepted among collectors that the first comic book was funnies on parade, published in 1933. Membership is open to collectors of all levels and gives you access to the cgc registry, the latest news and events, and more. One man comic business you too can start a comic business. The last days of the justice society of america paperback. Its membership is composed of collectors, dealers, and other comic book enthusiasts. The gcd is building the most comprehensive comics database. The original, 1940 first edition is standard comic book. The comic was in fantastic condition, considering its age, due to its commercial artists and avid comic book collectors, edgar churchs storage techniques.
He continues to script comics as well as editing the comics history magazine alter ego for twomorrows publishing. Captain america comic pitches skin care products abc news. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. For the discussion of comic magazines and their grading. 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.
Roy thomas has written and often edited comics since 1965, mostly for dc and marvel. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books appealing to collectors. A collectors society membership is your key to the most comprehensive comic collector s resource anywhere. Comic magazines cgc comic book collectors chat boards.
Cgc comic collectors society public group facebook. Mickey mouse walt disney germany vintage strip comic book 1994,goofy daisy duck. The political influence of comics in america during wwii. In the ancient world, papyri and scrolls the precursors of the book in codex form were collected by both institutions and private individuals. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money.
We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. The story centers on the justice society of america, but it also features the. Open a comic book, and you can see america in the pages its. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists and provides certification and grading services for collectors and. But for all intents and purposes, the comic book industry.
This almost exact replica edition is 10 x 12 about the size of a life magazine. The death and return of superman collectors editions. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Heritage auctions comic book department sales hit a record. At that time the independent trend sweeping through the industry revived the australian comic book genre. Price or sell comics buying process upload list or images. Early conventions were small affairs, usually organized by local enthusiasts such as jerry bails, later known as the father of comic fandom, and dave kaler of the academy of comicbook fans and collectors. I had, and my three brothers had a substantial collection of american comic books and we were damn read more. Dc and marvel helped to progress society forward through important movements and historic events. Cgc comic book collecting message board cgc comics. But the enjoyment ive gotten out of this hobby and how ive approached it is something i thought id share. A now famous superhero, he was created to sell war bonds. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. 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.
Because only up until recently did marvel put their creative juices behind their secondtier characters to craft new stories. Golden age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020. But in the earliest days of the merry marvel marching society. Some of his most celebrated works were lifted directly from artists at dc comics, even though i might add that he elevated the selected panels to. Every dc comics issue from 1935 2014 to be auctioned as. Comic book collectors and readers know that wednesday is the day when new editions arrive at local shops, but for the first time in decades, major publishers such as marvel and dc didnt ship.