American comic book appraisal

In the 20th century, comics became an autonomous art medium and an integral part of american culture. The more credits you buy, the lower the price per credit. He later became copublisher of dcnational along with harry donenfeld, left, founded all american comics, was bought out by dc, and. This guide will not make you an expert, but it will help you decide if your books are worth enough to get an official appraisal by guiding you to the answers. Vintage comic book comics appraisal services vintage comic books appraisal services in st. Max himself was a pioneer in the comic book industry, producing famous funnies and carnival of comics in 193334.

Best 7 antique book appraisal in des moines, ia with. Gp analysis lists us as a cgc the comic book grading authority online auction firm. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. This is not an exact science because every sale will be different, from comic book condition to current market conditions. These records are from an impartial 3rd party source gp analysis. Find an isa member international society of appraisers. John morrow is raising funds for the american comic book chronicles series on kickstarter. The discipline and specialty of each appraiser in this search are verified by asa. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in. New editions of soldout volumes of the american comic book chronicles seriesan essential resource for comic book.

Matt baker, comic book artist fine art and antique appraiser. Stypeck graduated in 1972 from the american university school of government and international service in washington, d. Sell my comic books will give you a free comic book appraisal. We rely on common pricing resources such as the american book prices database for auction records, german auction databases, and other essential rare book pricing reference tools and bibliographies. 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.

Learn more about the comic shop, view photos of the store, and see what makes it great. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. At the beginning of the cold war, adults saw comic books as contributors to juvenile delinquency and bureaucrats saw them acting to subvert american values. Comic book appraisal has been the foremost source for formal appraisals for comic books, original comic art, original newspaper strip art, animation art and original illustration art, for over 25 years.

The librarys vast trove of comic books exposes a unique and revealing history of american popular culture. Kilink, the turkish super antihero,who was a lookalike of the italian comic strip hero killing, who was a lookalike of the other italian super hero kriminal,opens the long series of kilink installments with this blockbuster cornerstone of the turkish cinema. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of action comics, which included the debut of the superhero superman. You may have an unusual or rare item on your hands that is currently not on the market. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring 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. The best you can do is preasses your comics before deciding to seek the expertise of a professional comic appraiser. Check out travis landrys antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1962 1967 marvel silver age comics collection from crocker art museum, hour 3. In the years hence, the genre has captured the imagination of collectors the world over. On november 23, 2006, the father of comic book fandom and creator of this database, jerry bails, passed away in his sleep.

In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. In the latest comic book legends revealed, see how french comics kept superman in print even after the nazis banned almost all american comic books. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Comic book appraisals online expert appraisals in 24hours. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Therefore, one of the most accurate appraisal methods is to research the selling prices of similar items. The american comic book chronicles continues its ambitious series of fullcolor hardcovers, where twomorrows top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Whether you are new to comic book collecting, a seasoned collector or are thinking of buying your first collectible comic, knowing where to get comic book.

For the best of both worlds, reach out to us at sparkle city comics if you have an appraisal question about your comic books. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. We use credits as payment when submitting an item for appraisal. Sadly all the latter i mentioned are part and parcel of the world today, most probably because the perpetrators of these undesirable attributes never read a comic book in there lives. Nostomania coin and comic book price guide, values. He is a past president of the hudson valley, ny chapter.

Proudly serving the ames and des moines areas for over 25 years, mayhem collectibles carries a vast selection of new and backissue comic books, statues, funko pop, toys, posters, manga, japanese foods, board, card and roleplaying games, and miniature games. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. Our evaluations are based on years of experience buying and selling rare books and manuscripts to many clients. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions.

The overstreet comic book price guide 34th edition includes a newly updated market report, key sales, indepth historical information, tips on grading and collecting, a special victorian age section featuring the birth of american comic storytelling, a special platinum age section detailing the origin of the modern comic book, a promotional. The history of american comics began in the 19th century in mass print media, in the era of yellow journalism, where newspaper comics served as a boon to mass readership. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market.

Because social distancing and stayathome orders during the covid19 pandemic are making it difficult for appraisers to complete reports as normal, we have provided the below information to include in your report to acknowledge the situation. Use our comic price guide articles to find out the value of your old comics or email us your list for a free online comic book appraisal. Appraisal information guides at austin public library. Collectors, dealers, financial institutions, museums, attorneys, galleries and the irs have availed themselves of our services for establishing. This guide will not make you an expert, but it will help you decide if your books are worth enough to get an official appraisal by guiding you to the answers to the most likely questions that an appraiser or dealer will ask. In order to have a general idea on the condition of your marvel comics, knowledge on comic book grading would be most helpful. Ill try to answer questions for anyone that sends in any book, but. This website remains a continued tribute to his efforts at making sure that those who helped create our. An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32 pages, containing comics. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Better yet, if youre interested in getting an appraisal to prepare to sell your comic books, we can help you determine the proper value for your comic books. Today the appraisal group celebrates the life and work of matt baker 19211959, the first africanamerican graphic artist to find success in the comic book industry. We regret that we cannot answer inquiries regarding values on comics produced from 1975 to the present. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art.

We are always accepting individual items and collections for future auctions or even for outright purchase. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. The american comic book chronicles series by john morrow. Other items on an appraisers profile such as keywords or information on a resume are selfreported by our members following the asa requirement for them to abide by the asa principles of appraisal practice and code of ethics and the appraisal foundations uniform standards of professional. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. An appraisal is a professional estimate of an objects value. Looking at comic books through the lens of the cold war. Appraising your marvel comic books consumes time and money.

Comic art appraisal llc provides you with all the information you need to make prudent decisions. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked. All without the conflict of interest inherent when dealing with a dealer, collector or auction house which has hopes of securing the collection. Psychiatry, psychoanalysis, jazz, blues, modern literature, african american, labor history. Louis, mo our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. The prices found here are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in collecting publications, and. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.

Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. Apr 03, 2017 the true price of a comic book is the price someone is willing to pay, no more no less. Contact us for a free comic book appraisal, and if you wish, sell comic books to us for top dollar. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals. Use the form on this page to send us details, and well tell you what your comic book is worth. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of action comics. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. For the fastest and most accurate response, please submit an image of the artwork and another closeup.

Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. He is currently a member of the las vegas, nv chapter of the american society of appraisers. Open a comic book, and you can see america in the pages its people, its values, its. Finding information about a comic book is a good way to get an idea of a comics value, especially if you cant find it in a price guide or on an auction site. Tips for appraisal reports during covid19 thursday, april 02, 2020.

We can still identify, and value, anything else you may have found. However, you can find pricing data for modern era comics here. Collectors, dealers, financial institutions, museums, attorneys, galleries and the irs have availed themselves. I might write about it for the site as a featured appraisal. Read on to discover more ways to identify your find. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. The hobbizine comic book value guide provides market prices for stamps in all grades from good to mint. Keith dallas headlines this volume on the 1980s, covering all the pivotal moments and behindthescenes details of comics during the reagan years. Sell, buy and trade with comic collectors from around the world. Please include artistcreator names if applicable, the origins of the items, any markings or signatures, and any additional information that may help to establish a value of your items. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Credits dont have any expiration date and can be used to claim an appraisal anytime. Use this guide to learn about the appraisal process and how to find an appraiser.

With irfan atasoy, pervin par, muzaffer tema, suzan avci. Back in the 1990s, sothebys held a breakthrough auction of comic book art. Our company has sat well over 600 world record prices selling vintage comic books at auction. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. He has managed many of the most important comic and illustration art consignments to be brought to auction, including the world record prices for original american comic art, the eric sack collection. Grading services comic book appraisals by overstreet advisors. Masterpieces of underground art, and the jerry weist collection of science.

With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. May 28, 20 the american comic book chronicles continues its ambitious series of fullcolor hardcovers, where twomorrows top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today. Where to get your comic books appraised sparkle city comics. These are the crown jewels of comic book collecting, and dont turn up very often. Click on the title to access free grading sheet and checklists. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience.

Automated matching of wantlist and inventory items. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Aimone regularly attends national and international appraisal conferences and has regularly attended the new york antiquarian book fairs and the california book fairs. Specialties include first editions, autographs and ephemera of all sorts, comic books and vintage magazines. Todd hignite is a vice president of heritage auctions, with a focus on art consignments across a number of categories. Checklist for collectors logo at bottom checklist for collectors logo at top. It can be difficult to know the value of a comic book. We offer both single credits and batches of credits at discounted prices. Mad magazine prices collector collectible price guide. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. I had, and my three brothers had a substantial collection of american comic books. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995.