The year 1992 saw the emergence of image comics onto the scene. Comic books range in value from a few cents to millions of dollars, says crosby. Because condition is important to the value of rare comics, the idea of grading by a. I dont know anything about them or care about them so i just want to sell them to a local comic store. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. 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. The platinum edition is sometimes confused with other editions of lesser value. New warriors 1990 1st series comic books mycomicshop. Perelman, carl icahn, and ike perlmutter for control of marvel comics during the late 1990 s. Even the best selling marvel books have a hard time selling 60,000 these days.
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. 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. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The official overstreet comic book price guide 1990 1991. Actually, there is some truth to the claim that comics were in decline. 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. 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. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that.
The list of the most valuable bronze age comic books hubpages. Find the value of the marvel comic xfactor volume 1. The growth of the internet in the late 1990s saw development of online. Perelman, carl icahn, and ike perlmutter for control of marvel comics during the late1990s. Veterans of the industry instinctively scoff when you mention the death of superman, 2099 stories, and just about any other wacky 90s arc. View market values for books, store your collection, and. Western comics comic books all regular issues are out of stock.
No comic book has done more to push the genre forward, out of the primitive wordsandpictures realm and into something mythic and deeply psychological. 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. 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. A quick look at the history of the wolverine costume. 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. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a. Most people who bash the 90s are only referring to the most mainstream superhero stuff. I am currently in the middle of reading dan ravivs engrossing and entertaining comic wars book on the great battle between ronald o. 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.
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. 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. The 90s wasnt just about image comics, but it sure was a huge part of what shaped the decade. 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 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. Now, powerhouse books is pleased to present a collection of these uniquely american stories as told through a uniquely american mediumthe comic book. 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. The platinum cover edition, however, may be identified easily. 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 3 most iconic comic covers of all time january 3. 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. Which modern age 1990stoday comics are worth the most. The official overstreet comic book price guide 19901991. Use our comic price guide articles to find out the value of your old comics or email us your.
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. Comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era. 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. 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. We see marvel experiment with australian cover price variant newsstand copies during the 90s. Spiderman fresh off his legendary run on amazing spiderman, superstar artist todd mcfarlane is given the reigns to his very own spidey title. 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. 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. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Pages in category comics characters introduced in 1990 the following 76 pages are in this category, out of 76 total. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. 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. Annual worlds best sf hc 1972 1990 daw books 1972 1990. Teen humor tijuana bible underground war western wrestling. Dc comics and dark horse comics also opened offices in the 1990s. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. 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. The official overstreet comic book price guide 19901991 robert m. Annual worlds best sf hc 19721990 daw books 19721990.
Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 2008 38th edition. 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. See more ideas about western comics, comic books and tv westerns. A feeding frenzy in the midtolate2000s lead to a glut of cgcgraded near mintmint copies coming to market. With each pricing update we compute and show here the 100 most valuable comic books. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1988 2nd edition. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. Or ones personal favorites for that particular decade. The price guides assign values for comic books based on demand, availability, and.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. 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 list of the most valuable important modern age comics 1980s onwards. 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. 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. Click here for the overstreet comic book price guide instant digital download. The digital download will give you instant value and pricing access to virtually ever comic ever published. Comic book pricing, the value of grading comics, and more. To qualify comics must be standard issue and mass produced not oneofakind and have recent sales supporting the value. Clearly, some of these items may not, and probably do not exist in that grade. Rawhide kid marvel silver age western comics for sale ebay. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the.
Certain bronze age keys listed on the most valuable comic books page have actually fallen in value since 200810. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1989 3rd edition. 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 vicious downward spiral of the 1990 s this week, i want to take you back a bit in history. Collecting modern age comic books as an investment surprisingly modern age comic books can be quite valuable. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990 s march 5, 2018. 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. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. The top 20 comic book stories of the 1980s berkeley place. Overstreet comic book price guide 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. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics.
The team consisted of the characters spartan, zealot, voodoo, grifter, warblade, void, and lord emp. The comic books premise revolved around the centurieslong war between aliens called kherubim and daemonites. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1990 4th edition. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or. Most valuable comic book list for key comic book issues that you can likely find at garage sales, pawnshopsetc. 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. Rawhide kid 47,48,49 marvel silverage 12 cent western comics stan lee 1965. 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 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. 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 vicious downward spiral of the 1990s this week, i want to take you back a bit in history. Key copper age, key bronze age, and key modern age comics with a few key silver age comics mixed in. The 5 most valuable comic books from the 1990s comicon.