Although the end of the 20th century was a troubling time for the comic book industry, some comics from the ’90s are worth the kind of money that would make Bruce Wayne take notice. But the most important ’90s comics in terms of storytelling and character development aren’t necessarily the most valuable.
How do I know if my comics are worth money?
The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the “good” category is by looking at the cover price. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover.
Do old comic books have any value?
A comic book that is torn up, well read, or bent is worth far less than a comic book that is in pristine condition. This can still be very relative because a very low graded copy of Action Comics #1 is still worth in the range of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Are 1980s comics worth anything?
There are some comics from the 1980s that have value. In fact, due to some comics having significance and recent nostalgia, there are a small number of books from the 80s that are worth thousands and are solid investments (although most comics from the 80s have little to no value).
What old comic books are worth a lot of money?
- Action Comics #1 – About $2 Million.
- Detective Comics #27 – About $1 Million.
- Marvel Comics #1 – About $2 Million.
- Amazing Fantasy #15 – About $1 Million.
- All-Star Comics #8 – About $936,000.
- Batman #1 – About $567,000.
- Superman #1 – About $507,000.
How can I sell my old comics?
If possible, sell in person
Working with a dealer or being able to assess a collection’s physical condition can be a good way to get the best deal, especially if you’re willing to be patient. While sites like eBay or Sell My Comic Books can be good, you might be able to get a slightly better deal in person.
Are comics still worth collecting?
Modern Comic books are great for collecting and enjoying. If you want a portion of your entire collection to be a long-term investment, consider focusing on investment-grade books. Just like our example, most Modern Age comic books will need to be a 9.8 to fit that investment-grade criteria.
Where can I get my comics graded?
- CBCS – Comic Book Certification Service.
- PGX – Professional Grading Experts.
What’s the most rare comic book?
A rare edition of a comic in which Superman made his first ever appearance has sold for a record $3.25 million (£2.8m). It means the issue of Action Comics #1, which sold for 10 cents when it was released in 1938, is the world’s most valuable comic book.
Which comic books are worth the most money?
- 1) Action Comics #1 $2,161,000.00 (2011)
- 2) Action Comics #1 $1,500,000.00 (2010)
- 3) Amazing Fantasy #15 $1,100,000.00 (2011)
- 4) Detective Comics #27 $1,075,000.00 (2010)
- 5) Action Comics #1 $1,000,000.00 (2010)
- 6) Detective Comics #27 $657,250.00 (2010)
What modern comics are worth money?
- The Walking Dead #
- The Walking Dead #
- Batman Adventures #1
- Preacher #
- Chew #
- The Amazing Spider-Man #300 Chromium.
- Spawn #1 Black and White Reprint.
- NYX #
Why are old comic books so expensive?
Very, very few were preserved properly. Most have frayed spines and yellowed pages. The one that sold on eBay was one of a handful that still looked as good as the day it was printed. That made it very much in demand by collectors.
Are comic books a good investment?
In general, comic books are likely to go up in value if the characters are popular and issues are scarce. As a result, the older comics, which are harder to find in good condition, are more likely to increase in value over time.
What is the oldest comic book?
Published in 1897, The Yellow Kid in McFadden’s Flats is considered to be the first comic book, insomuch that it bore the phrase “comic book” on its back cover.
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