Old superman comic books value may 7, 2019 if you re planning on putting yourself through college based on the strength of your comic book collection, you ve got a little rethinking to do. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. First self titled series for a comic book superhero ever. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. For instance, if you found a trove of vintage comic books in your grandfathers basement, you will no longer need to go to a professional appraiser and pay a substantial fee in order to know the estimated value of the old comics. This rare comic book price guide presents the latest value of rare comics based on the average valuation of the most reputable comic book price catalogs in the business. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. Here is a list of the fifteen most expensive superman comics ever, as well as information about them and why they are.
Rare adventure comics during its evolution from a funnies comic into a superhero title, via the transitional title new adventure comics, this dc title became very popular with buyers at the time. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction. Possessing knowledge on appraising the value of old comics is priceless. We also feature later key issues worth looking for. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Just as supply and demand work for any retail product, the less supply of a particular comic, the greater the demand. Sep 07, 2017 the original appearance of superman also, the wizard zatara started a wave of superhero comic books. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at any.
Mar 26, 2015 johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. Ungraded books are worth less esp if youre trying to sell. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. Shop forand learn aboutvintage superman comic books. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. 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. This is more often the case with newer comic books, but can also be true for older ones. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. This faq gives comic book readers an introduction to superman as he appeared in the comic books from 19862011. Get the best deals on superman bronze age comics 19701983 when you shop.
Considering this comic is over 70 years old its amazing theres any copy in that condition. This is more often the case with newer comic books, but. Browse certified superman comic books for sale at auction. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. The man of steel has held up pretty well, you could say. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. Since 1938, superman stories have been regularly published in periodical comic books published by dc comics. Unfollow old superman comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The market is a fickle beast and sometimes comic books shoot up in value for a time and then come crashing down. Dec 23, 2018 even if every indicator below is met, the comic book still might not be worth much of anything. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Free comic book value and price resources comic book secrets jan 19, 2008 it walks you through finding comic book values and prices and helps you decide the best method for your situation. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. In 2014, a pristine issue of the 1938 comic, with its original price of 10. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. So figure how my step brother had issues 117 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are.
Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Rare comic books price guide, valuable, expensive, world. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Metropolis mailbag the origins of superman about the comics real or imagined, the heroes lived. Though most people are familiar with the lead character and his friends at the daily planet, the current comic books include many characters and events with which new readers will be unfamiliar. How much is the original death of superman comic worth. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when. This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Its time to look through your old comic collection.
Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Pencils curt swan, al plastino inks george klein, al plastino. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. 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. 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. Superman comics values and price guide heritage auctions. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth to collectors who want. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. For avid comic book collectors and enthusiasts, you will find below the list of the top 25 rare comic books in the world. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. The superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at. Superman was so popular, he became the first character to get his very own comic book.
The first and oldest of these is action comics, which began in april 1938. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. May 10, 2018 the superman comics series would run for hundreds of issues, but only two or three ashcan copies of superman comics exist. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Superman is an iconic super hero, and his comic books are some of the most valuable you can find on the collectors market. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Unfollow superman comic books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series.
Milestone, paradox press, piranha press, tangent comics, vertigo, wildstorm. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Even if every indicator below is met, the comic book still might not be worth much of anything. The original appearance of superman also, the wizard zatara started a wave of superhero comic books. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. If you have a collection of old superman comics, send us details. Huge lot of 42 bronze age superman family comic books near full series. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. I have an old collection of comic books and old novels would like to sell. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book.