First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a. The issue would become the best selling comic book so far and be the first major step to the rise of the superstar creators and the formation of image comics. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books hubpages. No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out of the primitive wordsandpictures realm and into something mythic and deeply psychological. Annual worlds best sf hc 19721990 daw books 19721990. Id go with the latter since lists such as the former are a dime a dozen 1970s iron fist marvel teamup the short chris claremontjohn byrne run rocked. Comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era. Or ones personal favorites for that particular decade. Actually, there is some truth to the claim that comics were in decline. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon. But the 90s also brought us preacher, the majority of sandman started in 89, shade the changing man, hellblazer, lucifer, league of extraordinary gentlemen and promethea both started in 99, transmetropolitan, hellboy, kingdom come, from hell, early issues of planetary, etc. Pages in category comics characters introduced in 1990 the following 76 pages are in this category, out of 76 total.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Find the value of the marvel comic xfactor volume 1. To qualify comics must be standard issue and mass produced not oneofakind and have recent sales supporting the value. As we enter the 1990 s, direct edition comics made up the vast majority sold, with estimates out there for newsstand rarity percentages of 15% by 1990 and 1014% by 1999. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990s mile high comics. The 1990s were a rollercoaster, starting out with a major boom period and then experiencing a bust with marvel famously declaring bankruptcy at the end of 1996 they survived on after a restructuring of their debts. 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. Adults would scoff at the potential value of comics but i would bet that my vocabulary and love of reading started with those comic book heroes, villains and lets not forget the damsels in distress. Dc comics and dark horse comics also opened offices in the 1990s. Im just wondering if there are any rare or valuable ones printed around 1990 most of them seem to be 19921993 but there are some. Platinum age 18971937 2,283 golden age 19381955 172,425 silver age 19561969 208,121. Comic book pricing, the value of grading comics, and more. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards.
The 3 most iconic comic covers of all time january 3. There were some important books released during this period with some important characters making their debuts and also the subject matter of comics was allowed to become a bit. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. Teen humor tijuana bible underground war western wrestling.
A quick look at the history of the wolverine costume. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1990 4th edition. May 08, 2012 now, powerhouse books is pleased to present a collection of these uniquely american stories as told through a uniquely american mediumthe comic book. May 11, 2016 comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era. The authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. The 90s wasnt just about image comics, but it sure was a huge part of what shaped the decade. 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. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Spiderman fresh off his legendary run on amazing spiderman, superstar artist todd mcfarlane is given the reigns to his very own spidey title.
The platinum cover edition, however, may be identified easily. Because condition is important to the value of rare comics, the idea of grading by a. By the time comic books based on movie and tv cowboys were extremely popular in the late 40s and 50s, hoot gibsons star had long faded at the box office so the big two of westernmovietv related comic publishers, dell and fawcett, were simply not interested in old hooter who wound up at fox features syndicate in 1950. Use our comic price guide articles to find out the value of your old comics or email us your. There was a time in the 1990s when just about every comic book was selling 50,000 copies and a comic wasnt considered a hit until it sold 250,000 copies. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. New warriors 1990 1st series comic books mycomicshop. By the time comic books based on movie and tv cowboys were extremely popular in the late 40s and 50s, hoot gibsons star had long faded at the box office so the big two of western movietv related comic publishers, dell and fawcett, were simply not interested in old hooter who wound up at fox features syndicate in 1950. We see marvel experiment with australian cover price variant newsstand copies during the 90s. View market values for books, store your collection, and.
A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. The official overstreet comic book price guide 1990 1991. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Golden age western comics lovingly reproduces in fullcolor, restored, complete scans of 20 of the best western storiesplus a few pinupscreated between the years 1948 and 1956. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the.
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. Without further ado, we present to you, the 5 most valuable comics from the 1990 s. Veterans of the industry instinctively scoff when you mention the death of superman, 2099 stories, and just about any other wacky 90s arc. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The team consisted of the characters spartan, zealot, voodoo, grifter, warblade, void, and lord emp. Annual worlds best sf hc 1972 1990 daw books 1972 1990. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing access to virtually ever comic ever published.
Western comics is a comics genre usually depicting the american old west frontier usually anywhere west of the mississippi river and typically set during the late nineteenth century. The term is generally associated with an american comic books genre published from the late 1940s through the 1950s though the genre had continuing popularity. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. I am currently in the middle of reading dan ravivs engrossing and entertaining comic wars book on the great battle between ronald o. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. 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. Click here for the overstreet comic book price guide instant digital download.
Jun 29, 2006 the authority is a really fun comic book that looks and feels like a blockbuster movie something enjoyable like bad boys 2 but not a piece of art, and certainly, not a masterpiece. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. Comic books range in value from a few cents to millions of dollars, says crosby. Even the best selling marvel books have a hard time selling 60,000 these days. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. The official overstreet comic book price guide 19901991 robert m. The price guides assign values for comic books based on demand, availability, and. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990s this week, i want to take you back a bit in history.
The official overstreet comic book price guide 19901991. To repeat the caveat i gave on main 1990s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of comics published in 1990 by publishers other than marvel or d. The growth of the internet in the late 1990s saw development of online. See more ideas about western comics, comic books and tv westerns. The official overstreet comic book price guide 1990 1991 robert m.
Perelman, carl icahn, and ike perlmutter for control of marvel comics during the late 1990 s. A feeding frenzy in the midtolate2000s lead to a glut of cgcgraded near mintmint copies coming to market. With silver age 1956 1969 comic books demanding such high prices, one way of making a shrewd investment is to look for books that fall within the next age of comic books the bronze age 1970 1980. Having tracked down the hobgoblin following a warehouse explosion, spiderman is horrified to discover that not only has the demonically possessed madman has taken on a young disciple named adam wright, but he is also in the process of transforming the boy into a demon as. Rawhide kid 47,48,49 marvel silverage 12 cent western comics stan lee 1965. The comic books premise revolved around the centurieslong war between aliens called kherubim and daemonites.
Collecting modern age comic books as an investment surprisingly modern age comic books can be quite valuable. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1988 2nd edition. Now, powerhouse books is pleased to present a collection of these uniquely american stories as told through a uniquely american mediumthe comic book. Most people who bash the 90s are only referring to the most mainstream superhero stuff. When this book was first released it was a national sensation. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. Jan, 2017 the 1990s were a rollercoaster, starting out with a major boom period and then experiencing a bust with marvel famously declaring bankruptcy at the end of 1996 they survived on after a restructuring of their debts. Western comics comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 2008 38th edition.
The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. May, 2017 there was a time in the 1990s when just about every comic book was selling 50,000 copies and a comic wasnt considered a hit until it sold 250,000 copies. The platinum edition is sometimes confused with other editions of lesser value. Which modern age 1990stoday comics are worth the most. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection.
Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. Having tracked down the hobgoblin following a warehouse explosion, spiderman is horrified to discover that not only has the demonically possessed madman has taken on a young disciple named adam wright, but he is also in the process of transforming the boy into a demon. The year 1992 saw the emergence of image comics onto the scene. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. This video does a fantastic job of explain what was going on in the industry back then and how image helped pave the way for creator owned comics. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. The term is generally associated with an american comic books genre published from the late 1940s through the 1950s though the genre had continuing popularity in europe, and persists in limited form in american. Perelman, carl icahn, and ike perlmutter for control of marvel comics during the late1990s.
Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. I dont know anything about them or care about them so i just want to sell them to a local comic store. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1989 3rd edition. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. The vicious downward spiral of the 1990 s this week, i want to take you back a bit in history.
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