But acid smell or oil smell did not work using the baking soda in a box and i stored them for a few months. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the 50s through the 80s.
A storyline comic continues the story over several days. The repair of collectible and rare comics, especially ones you intend to sell in restored form, is best handled by a professional. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. The amazon tradein program allows customers to receive an gift card in exchange for thousands of eligible items including amazon devices, electronics, books, video games, and more. We will travel to you and buy your entire collection, cash on the spot. How to sell your comic book collection consumerist. Back in the golden age, marvel mystery comics click for full article initially called marvel comics heralded the creation of the worlds most famous comic book brand. As someone who has been selling comics in some capacity for 45 years, i find nothing to quarrel with in it. Combat or books based on disney characters, this particular issue is what really made me a lifelong superhero comic book fan. There are some really rare comic books in this run. People collect comics for pleasure, but most of us also maintain a faint hope that our collections will one day be worth a ton of money.
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If you have an old comic book that needs repair, you may consider restoring it. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Terraman abducts superman and takes him to an old west ghost town. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Crumple up old newspaper and place it under and on top of the comic book. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. I will try the cedar chips though as the baking soda technique takes a few months to work it at all. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or. If any musty smell remains, place the open comic book inside a large plastic zip bag. Infinity comics pays top dollar for good quality comic book collections of all sizes from all over the us. Old comics for sale in the philippines home facebook.
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Apr 10, 2020 the supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well. And when i thought about it further it seemed a rather silly career optionthere was no pay, no pension. Spiderman silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. That acidic smell comic book grading and restoration issues. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. Two hundred golden age comics, including the first appearances of batman. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Our reputation for fair offers and fast cash for anyone looking to sell comics is unmatched in the comics industry. Rare batman comic found in attic heads up by boys life.
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Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or garage sale are published by marvel or dc. Sell my comic books presents the hot 100 2020 edition. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. So, rubbing your hand across the page loosens and removes some of the molecules which are causing the smell.
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Depending on your location, tradein items may take up to 10 business days. See more ideas about comic books, comics and comic strips. This smell should be distinctive from the normal old comic book smell which i believe is caused by acid migration from inside the paper. If your comics are from the 1980s, 1990s, or newer, or you just want to know what your comics are worth. Guess you could call me an old time radio fan for more years than i care to remember my collection is into the thousands which started out on reel to reel and ended up with mp3s and compact discs was looking for a reference book which showed the programs that had the details on daily comic funnies and dell comic books the.
The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The majority of comics people find in their attic or basement, at an auction, storage unit, or. Then you open the book in open air page by pagean hour a page as the smell slowly leaves the comic. Close the door and allow the book to remain in the oven until it has cooled completely. If youve found any of these great jla comics, then have them appraised for free by sell my comic books. Along with vintage comics, we also buy mid1980s to present day comics. We give you cash or check not credit at your local store, and we can show you how to sell your comic book collection fast and easy. We spend millions each year purchasing everything from sixfigure pieces to entire collections. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Find old comic books and old comic book lot from a vast selection of comics. The grade of a comic book is how good or bad its condition is. The supply of particular old comic books is important to figuring value as well.
Modern age 1985present bronze age 19701984 silver age 19561969 atomic age 19461955 golden age 19361945 platinum age 18501935. My enthusiasm for imitating peter parker always ended in disaster and bruised limbs. Aaron albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Is that old comic you found in the attic worth something. Kids comic book lot of 15 marvel comics xmen spiderman. Oct 21, 20 if you dont want to bother putting the whole collection up for auction online, then you could. Youve given up hopes that your old, dustcollecting comic book collection will make your grandchild a millionaire one day and just want to cash out and move on. An app on their phone cross references the book s bsr as well as the book s lowest sales price and lets the seller know whether or not the book is. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Good old comics one of the best sites for discount comics, cheap comics, older comics, vintage comics, graded comics, ungraded comics, superhero comics. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Back to the past collectibles is always on the hunt for pop culture treasures of all sorts, from comic books to rock posters, as well as coins and military items. The best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay.
The idea gave me the heebiejeebies and kim hated it even more. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Vtg lot of 16 betty and me archie comics group books series 197080s bronze age. Old comic books rants and raves about the comics i grew up with.
Vox in a box is an example of a storylinestyle comic. Defiantly check for mold and mildew which is not good. The process is easy and convenient with an immediate offer and free shipping. How to get rid of a musty smell in comic books know about life. I was never going to be spidermanno matter how i tried to swing from washing lines or scale neighborhood walls or tumble out of trees. Vintage comic book ads that were too good to be true. It can be difficult to know the value of a comic book. Aug 05, 20 a storyline or story arc is like a comic book, with each comic strip in the series carrying over to the next and building an ongoing story.
If youre looking to get rid of that old long box sitting in your closet, but you dont know much about selling comic books, this video. We also buy comic art and other comic related collectibles. Mar 23, 2012 when you come back every book will smell old except the book which was touched. Theres something great about the smell of an old comic book, like breathing in a bit of history and connecting to a time long gone.
Although id dabbled with some comics earlier, mostly nonsuperhero fare such as g. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. I have tried the baking soda technique and it only worked on books that have the old comic book smell that is a bit musty from age. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Nostalgia zone comic book store buy and sell comic books. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Tips for selling your old comic collection youtube. The way to get the most cash out of comics is, pretty obviously, to sell them yourself r. That acidic smell comic book grading and restoration.