Get the best deals on richie rich comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. My primary collecting interests were old mad comic books and magazines, horror comics from the 50s, silver surfer comics from the 60s, and the underground comics of artists like robert crumb and vaughn bode. Moore collection of underground comix a special collection of the library of california polytechnic state university cal poly. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. These books would someday be college tuition, or a house down payment, smith. Worlds greatest collection of underground comix artwork to sell at heritage. Actor nicolas cage is a well known comic book collector, boasting the most impressive celebrityowned collection of comic books. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. 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. The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. Buying comics golden age silver age bronze age modern.
New genres and subjects, such as childrens books and the history of science and. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired. I also do a healthy number of interviews with individuals and companies associated with the. Initially, comic books were marketed by publishers to children because comic books were perceived as childrens entertainment. They were most popular in the united states in the late 1960s and 1970s, and in the.
New genres and subjects, such as childrens books and the. Make offer lot of vintage comics zap, arcade, omaha, sf underground, archie, richie rich lot of 74 comic books misc, dc, marvel, aftershock, richie rich, many more. Jan 27, 2020 in the context of comic books i think a justification for collecting is generally that others wouldnt take care of the object, and it would then be lost to posterity. These characteristic aspects of comic books are necessary in conveying the content and messages of the author. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age. Underground comix are small press, underground or selfpublished comic books which often present alternative or counter cultural viewpoints.
I randomly bumped into someone who overheard me asking for comic books at a garage sale last weekend. Guide to the underground comix collection, 19481978. Zap, arcade, omaha, sf underground, archie, richie rich lot of 74 comic books misc, dc, marvel, aftershock, richie rich, many more. How can 575 comic books weigh under an ounce comic book. My channel is a mixture of comic book hauls, cgc unboxings, and tip videos just to name a few things. Jan 24, 2018 changes in perception, including a significant shift in social acceptance of comics and collecting, all play a role in shaping the market, but it often comes back to one truth, according to vaughn, who has written thousands of articles and books about comic books, as well as comic books themselves, a comic strip, and a couple of cartoon shows. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. As a sideeffect, it has vaulted me into the littleknown world of underground comix collecting. A comic book collecting forum for things related to comic books creators, artists, writers, movies, pricing, etc. Underground comix are small press or selfpublished comic books that are often socially relevant or satirical in nature. Shop underground comics books and collectibles abebooks.
Browse and buy a vast selection of underground comics books and collectibles on. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Underground comics or comix as they are termed within the ug collecting community dont get a great deal of coverage here on the boards and i suspect that those who may have considered snapping a few of these counterculture books are put off by the comparative lack of available information for the genre when compared to more mainstream comic collecting channels. Doctor who figurine collection 20 undergroundeaglemoss. In the context of comic books i think a justification for collecting is generally that others wouldnt take care of the object, and it would then be lost to posterity. Although the latevictorian passion for modern first editions still flourishes today, many of the prizes fetishized by dibdinincunabula, lavish grolier bindings, caxton editionshave become so rare and expensive as to be almost unobtainable. Defining comic book collecting it turns out isnt that easy. Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. The best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay.
Its batman v spiderman at heritage comic book sale. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Cbcs will promote the hobby of comic collecting with integrity, transparency, and a friendly attitude. This is a good way to clear some space in your home and make extra cash. Simply click any of the links below to see more details of the rarest comics featuring that character, and the minimum they. Its that time of year again, when comic fans, costumed characters, and film buffs descend on san diego, california. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Another renowned comic book collector is comic book artist jerry robinson. Smith, 44, spent most of his life collecting comic books. Comic books are reliant on their organization and appearance. Fogels underground comix price guide fogel, dan on. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
As with any hobby, collecting comic books can be expensive. Weve arranged the rare comic books by series or main character. Jan 07, 2016 collecting comic books is an age old staple of simple investments, with even greater numbers of people taking part in it due to the current rise in popularity for superheroes. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. If youre looking for a list of comic books that are appropriate to children, you can ask your local comic book sellers or your shutin geek friend for tips. Natural, neurocomics, smile, weirdo, and zap comix. This multipart resource covers the full spectrum of this visual art form, from precomics code era works to modern sequential releases from artists the world over. The official 1982 price guide to comic and science fiction books, 5th ed. Ug collectors are generally a tight lipped bunch, gleefully sitting on their hoard of comix.
When collecting old comic books was a new idea cbc archives. A forum to discuss everything to do with collecting cgc signature series comic books and unwitnessed signatures. Turns out that the batcave was once part of the underground. In addition to the material nature of the books themselves, comic book collecting often affects the collectors physically, as putting together a collection, if one didnt buy the series from when it was first published, can involve. The series draws from every era of the show and includes all eleven versions of the doctor plus his greatest monsters. They differ from mainstream comics in depicting content forbidden to mainstream publications by the comics code authority, including explicit drug use, sexuality, and violence. The university of california, berkeleys bancroft library has a large underground comix collection, especially related to bay area publications. The price list is surrounded by some modestly interesting articles about undergrounds and collecting, and the book finishes off with sexheavy comics. Become familiar with the work of various comic artists. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Comic book publisher and collector michael moore donated this collection of underground comix in 1993. Due to the several discrepancies that occur in identifying the printings for this issue across fogels underground price guide, grand comics database, comixjoint, and other sites, we can only guarantee to be accurate to the level of identification found in fogels. The 1970s saw the advent of specialty comic book stores. As comic books increased in value, collectors were beginning to have trouble with thieves.
The official underground and newave comix price guide. It may surprise you to learn that we have an extensive collection of comic books here in special collections. The best possible existing condition of a comic book. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Underground comix are small press or selfpublished comic books that are often socially. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting. As comic books increased in value, collectors were beginning to have trouble with.
Comic books for sale buy dc, marvel comic books online. Sex, violence, drugs, hippies, and music from the 1960s to today in underground comix and alternative comics at learn more about underground comic books. He said he had his cousins childhood comic collection and was looking to sell. Links books first printing softcover book is good plus. May 29, 2019 my channel is a mixture of comic book hauls, cgc unboxings, and tip videos just to name a few things. So we are generally not depriving others of use, but rather preserving for the use of deserving posterity. An extremely exceptional comic with only very minute printing or bindery defects. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. The official 1985 price guide to sf and fantasy collectibles. For some reason, the underground genre has recently started to enjoy a small amount of popularity. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages.
Jan 10, 2019 the best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. Authors largely focus on the frame of the page, size, orientation, and panel positions. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Sep 24, 2016 i randomly bumped into someone who overheard me asking for comic books at a garage sale last weekend. Robert crumb from helicon, a rare underground poetry collection published. 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. This collection consists of 82 underground comic books from 19641984, including zap comix, bijou funnies, mr. Starting or even just expanding an existing comic book collection can seem a little daunting. Books in this condition pre1980 are virtually nonexistent. A cantina is an underground, uninsulated dry storage room traditionally found in older homes, and meant for storing food. Post here with any questions or issues you have about the chat boards, logging in, etc. It is very rare especially in older comic books pre1990 to discover a comic in either mint or gem mint condition. If you want to sell comic books for cash, then we can help you to get the most money for your rare comics.
Cbcs operations, llc will expertly, impartially, and consistently certify and encapsulate comics using the highest quality materials. Jan 20, 2008 underground comics or comix as they are termed within the ug collecting community dont get a great deal of coverage here on the boards and i suspect that those who may have considered snapping a few of these counterculture books are put off by the comparative lack of available information for. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. In about 2030 years from now, will comic book collecting still be hot. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Book collecting book collecting contemporary book collecting. In underground comic books, the limits dictated by censorship rules were broken all at once.
If you live around the new england area, you can visit our store to sell your comic books. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. Celebrate 50 years of the doctor and his greatest monsters with a unique figurine collection based on the worlds longestrunning scifi television series. Underground comics or comix as they are termed within the ug collecting community dont get a great deal of coverage here on the boards and i suspect that those who may have considered snapping a few of these counterculture books are put off by the comparative lack of available information for the genre when compared to more mainstream. A cantina is an underground, uninsulated dry storage room. We carry underground comix like the fabulous furry freak brothers, home grown funnies, mr. If youre like me and enjoy having comic books to call your own.
In the discussion that follows, youll learn at least five things you should know about collecting comic art. Sometimes, your local comic book store might have a sale on for some really old comics. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. Underground and independent comics, comix, and graphic. Twice read books is visible in the center of the photo.
Apr 10, 2020 explore jrlpman40s board underground comics, followed by 164. For sale the spirit kitchen sink magazine 19 20 21 will eisner lady luck klaus nordling wally wood jules feiffer 1978 1979 rare out of print comic book art. Major comics companies have titles with histories that span decades of publication, and if you are new to a particular arc, it can be hard to even decide where to start. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Book collecting contemporary book collecting britannica. So as i became aware of older books, alternative books, underground comics, etc, my interests grew as. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Moore collection of underground comix online archive of california. There are other benefits of reading comic books that are not listed here but it would be best for you to figure them out on your own.
His collection consists of numerous works from the golden age of comic books, including his own work. If you are new to collecting underground comix, be sure to check out our top 50 comix page coming soon. New comics are listed every day on, from the platinum age of the early 1900s to the current modern age of comics. The official underground and newave comix price guide the official underground and newave comix price guide. If your comic book collection is collecting dust, we can buy it from you. Comic books original comic art to sell for the comic book legal defense fund at heritage. Robert crumb, comic books art, comic art, underground comics, alternative.