Use the search box above begin by completing the title and author fields. 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. Whether youre an avid or casual comic book collector, there are plenty of situations where knowing the market value of a comic book would come in handy. There youll see what people actually pay for various comics, as opposed to their supposed value as listed in a price guide. A dealer making an offer on your comic books is hardly likely to point this out to you. They simply look up all the prices in the guide, usually blanketgrading their books as near mint minus 9. New car prices and used car book values nadaguides. The comicbases free edition is the simplest way to track collections of up to 500 comics and includes data on over 860,000 comic listings. The comic book market is primarily concentrated on more vintage comics, most of which were published in the 1930s to mid1970s. Comicbase, the worlds leading comic book management software program, is now available at its most affordable price everfree.
Zapkapow comic book collection management and price guide. What comic books look like in the marvel universe cbr. Jul 29, 2015 used book prices are fickle on sites like ebay and amazon, and because there are so many variables that determine a books appraisal value one copy of a book may sell for hundreds more. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer.
The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the good category is by looking at the cover price. See the latest and greatest features of the newly redesigned cars, trucks and suvs headed to a dealer near you in 2019. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Recently, one of my instagram followers sent me a direct message asking if i could help him determine the value of some comics hed purchased that day from a local flea market, including. Start your comic book search using the premier free comic book price guide. Note that in grammatical usage, lookup is the noun form describing the verb form to look up. Just go the section of that book or type in the issue title for online price guides and you should easily find the comic book you are looking for. Thats how i felt when i learned my first coin a 1941 lincoln wheat cent. Especially the noncomic readers also understand that a noncomic reader may pay more for a book, or closer to market value, because they may not realize that there are reprintings of. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. Each value pack is grouped around a theme and provides 2 lbs. Overstreet price guide 1970 overstreet price guide 1970 canadian edition. What sellers of comic books dont appreciate is that a comic book buyer.
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. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. The first place to look is the overstreet comic book price guide. This video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Love them or hate them, variant covers are a big part of the comic book industry. The overstreet guide is a must have if you have a lot of comics, are already a collector or plan on having a lot of comics. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic.
To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Nov 04, 2010 especially the non comic readers also understand that a non comic reader may pay more for a book, or closer to market value, because they may not realize that there are reprintings of the book. Certain hot comic books can double or triple in value in a very short period of time. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. Reader john wanted to know if marvel ever did a comic book that was designed as if it were a comic. A lot of 80s comics are usually found in the 25 cent bins, but depending on the issues and titles, some. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. How much is a 1962 spider man comic book worth answers. A book that has no water damage or torn pages will be worth more than a book that was improperly stored for years. There are a number of ways that a book may, at first glance, look to be a rare collectible, but upon closer examination.
You may have an unusual or rare item on your hands that is currently not on the market. Perhaps a comic book movie has been announced that features the villain, driving the price up rapidly. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the. Knowing the price guides value for a book does no good. Using an isbn is the most accurate and reliable way to search for a book. He is the author of several collecting books and active on ebay and at major conventions. Knowledge waits is a feature where i spotlight pieces of comic book history that pique my interest. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that. The more information you can provide us, the better we can help. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Overstreet price guide to batman sc 2019 gemstone overstreet price guide to star wars collectibles sc 2018 gemstone. Book value of a stock is determined from a companys records, by adding all assets then deducting all debts and other liabilities, plus the liquidation price of any preferred issues.
This guide is used by most collectors and dealers in the industry and is a great starting point. Only 484,000 were made, and millions of coin collectors want one. The board covers up the back cover, making back cover barcodes no longer visible, so to ring it through the cash register the cashier has to open up the bagged and boarded comic just to scan it. As comic book price values change, well keep you up todate, including a total value for your collection, as well as printing and downloading options. You will need to register for the comics price guide site, but registration is free. The comicbases free edition is the simplest way to track collections of up. Click here for the overstreet comic book price guide instant digital download. How to search on abebooks to find the value of your book. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. Those 5 and 10cent value lincoln wheat cents, on the other hand, were made by the millions. Overstreet premium ring price guide 1994 43 of 49 in stock.
Comic book values how to quickly find the value of any comic book. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. Click on the returned result that contains your book. At you will not only be able to check on comic book prices.
See the comic value packs page for a list of available packs and prices. The easiest way to find the exact title, issue number, and publication date for your comic book is to look for the indicia, the block of small type which is usually located inside the front cover or on the first page. Search through our extensive database of comics and see what they are worth. I know, its a bummer to find out that some 70 or 80year old pennies are worth less than a modern day firstclass postage stamp. Look inside the book and identify the books publisher complete the publisher field but leave out terms like limited, company or press. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comics value, especially if you cant find it in a price guide or on an auction site.
He wants to give you the least he can get away with to buy your comics from you. 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. There are several sites that can help you find out more about your comic books, including their monetary value. Feb 23, 2017 this video shows you how to look up the value of your comic books using ill show you how to search for your comic and get an average price of what it sells for online. You can use mavin to search for your comic book values. Comic book pricing guide use our database to track your. Used book prices are fickle on sites like ebay and amazon, and because there are so many variables that determine a books appraisal value one copy of a book may sell for hundreds.
You can also check and see what online retailers are selling their comics to get an idea of the competition. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. 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. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Here are the single issues with the highest number of variant covers to date. Sign up to see comic book values and catalog your collection. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. If you want to find out what your comic books worth, then youll need one of these comic book price guides. Nada blue book values for used cars, certified preowned cars and more, brought to you by the national automobile dealers association. Compare real, custom auto loan offers from up to 5 lenders in minutes. This article shows you how to use mavin to look up the value of your comic books.
Nov 19, 2007 look them up on ebay for the most realistic values. Comic book values how to quickly find the value of any. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other. If possible identify the books date of publication. Sean r jones has been a buyer, seller and collector of rare comic books for over 30 years. Want to know what the current value of your old comic books are.
Our comic value packs are a fun, affordable way to get a lot of comics without spending much. Overstreet price guide 2004present big big edition. Use our search engine to find book information and the best prices for books. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Choose to add the book to your collection, want list, or sell list. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Gocollect can now put you in touch with highly respected buyers and sellers in the comic book industry. Look them up on ebay for the most realistic values. Easily search titles such as amazing spiderman, batman, xmen and the black panther. Be warned that autographs on comics rarely add to their value. Well take a second look at the sales assignment and make corrections as needed. Sep 08, 2017 as i was using a few of my goto websites and apps to help him discover this comic books current value it occurred to me that putting together a list of these tools might be pretty useful. Simply use a search engine and type in the title of the comic book.
A hardcover book that still has a dust jacket will be valued higher than one. Look inside the book and identify the books publisher complete. This is where having the issue information is vital. Zapkapow comics comic book price guide and collection. You can start at our comic book values free course, or pick up an overstreet comic book price guide. The video and resources below will help you find the best way to get current prices and values of your comic books, whether you own only a couple or thousands here we go.
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