Comic book villains marvel villains marvel comics art marvel comic universe comics universe. Jan 08, 2016 there are a lot of places on the internet for that yknow. The collection includes 44 of the overstreet comic book price guides list of top 100 issues from the golden age of comic books. We offer exclusive comics that are rare, limited print runs, comic convention exclusives, and key issues. Experts downgraded the comic books condition to a 1. Ken maynard cartoons ettamogah pub closes in 12 hours.
Of the,000 copies of the comic sold on the newsstand in 1938, only about 100 remain. There are a lot of places on the internet for that yknow. May 29, 2019 rare vintage original marvel comics and dc comics superhero comic book posters. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began.
Jun 17, 20 the comic s condition means it wont bring the windfall the previous find did, but david gonzalez tells minneapolisst. Either one of these is worth your time and effort to find if youre hunting down issues to invest in. Three of the rarest wonder woman comic books of all time to. The minneapolis star tribune reports that while demolishing a wall, david gonzalez struck gold amid newspapers from the 1930s that had been used for insulation. If anyone happens to stumble upon any such comic book that is for sale, however, be wary that although very rare it may or may not be collectable depending on the collectors there.
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. A comic is assessed, graded and encased in strong plastic. Finding and buying a rare comic book is a thrill whether youre into comics for the profit or for the passion. Read yourself raw rare oversized art spiegelman francoise mouly plus maus. We align ourselves with industry leaders to provide you with graded signature books, graded books, sketch books, original artwork, and exclusive oneofakind books to add to your collection.
When his wifes aunt grabbed the comic book amid all the excitement of the discovery, he grabbed it back and tore the back cover. Something strange is going on at osborn industries go figure. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for. He manages to pass himself off as a hydra supporter after protecting gorgon from one of iron mans repulsor blasts.
Feb 22, 2012 the collection includes 44 of the overstreet comic book price guides list of top 100 issues from the golden age of comic books. Rare batman comic found in attic heads up by boys life. I swear half of these imaginary books are in my collection. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Rare superman comic found in a house wall goes up for auction duration. Filmmaker and author larry blamires latest book is a marvelous tome of imaginary silver age comic book covers, all lovingly pastiched and astonishingly realized.
The live auction runs thursday through saturday in beverly hills, calif. It was immediately successful, and remains one of the largest comic book publishers in north america. Another limited run foilcovered comic thank heavens this trend has all but died out in the modern comic industry, maxx 12 is a fairly forgettable book which is most notable solely because of its shiny cover. The ten point system the comic book price guide for. Rare comic book special issue numbers rare books digest. It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the s to the characters they created, as creatorowned properties.
While no single issue of detective comics is particularly rare, theres no denying the appeal of the very first appearance of the character described on the cover as the batman the inclusion of the word the in the heros title dates back long before ben affleck was set to direct a movie of the same name, and even before. I feel like i own the original copy in pristine condition. We are one of the strictest grading comic book mail order companies in america. A musthave for fans of the absurd and the wonderful.
First and only san diego comiccon special from 2000ad comic book. May 24, 20 the specific comic that he found features the very first appearance of superman. Minnesota man finds another vintage superman comic in wall cbr. Here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house.
Unfollow vintage comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The long, cool journey of a recordsetting comic updated collector darren adams, with his rarest of comic books, in his washington. Reading it on my ipad using kindle is a shear pleasure and a dream come true due to the control i have over the graphics interface. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history, the most iconic issue, and most valuable single comic of all. Curt connors as a villain seldom gets the respect hes deserved. Marveldc comic posters rare vintage original comic book. It meets every collectors goals and its a fun experience along the way. We align ourselves with industry leaders to provide you with graded signature books, graded books, sketch books, original artwork, and. Nov 20, 20 a wisconsin collector is selling her rare comics including first issues of the avengers and the incredible hulk. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Minnesota man finds another vintage superman comic in wall. And he thinks there could be even more comic book treasures in the walls of the house. David gonzalez found the rare comic in the wall of a.
The worlds most valuable comic book finds tech times. Our comic book web site has over 30 thousand comics spanning all genres. A 1938 comic book featuring the debut of superman that was discovered in the. I liked the book very much since im a book collector and found the pursuit a lot of fun and did indeed find rare books in the most unlikely places. This isnt your typical top ten list of ten individual rare comics to look for. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. David gonzalez was fixing up an old house in elbow. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Nova finds spiderman floating in the ohio river thanks to a tip from the police band radio that is inside of his helmet. He is seen working closely with phil coulson on infiltrating gorgons hydra. Two of these comics have only been rumored to exist in these record breaking conditions until now, making this an exciting time for comic book history and wonder woman fans across the world. A home remodeler reportedly made the discovery of a lifetime while gutting a property in minnesota. Its a bird, its a plane, its a priceless superman comic. Spidey explains what happened and assures nova hell be fine. Below are pictures of some of the comics i discuss that fall under these themes.
Superman comic found in wall could fetch record price bbc news. See more ideas about dc comics poster, superhero poster and comic book superheroes. In this blog, i have laid out and discussed my top collecting themes for rare comic books to look for. In fact, after finding the comic, david put it up for auction on comicconnect, a new york citybased online auction house. Full screen panel by panel just brings this to life. Published in 2009, very rare first and only release. I went to the rose bowl swat meet almost every sunday and one dealer had a set3 v.
The early pulp magazines with doc savage and the shadow are very rare so are many of the british penny dreadfuls but they dont have the same collecting power as the big names like batman, spider. Image comic books, rare image comic books, image, image. This system was popularised by the certified guarantee company or cgc. Three of the rarest wonder woman comic books of all time. Valuable comic books so often have almost magical and in many. May 1939 although detective comics is the longest continuously published comic book in us history. Anyway, comics from the 2000s and up in general will be worth more than the majority of 1990s books, mainly because of much smaller print runs which do not match the demand for them. May 23, 20 the minneapolis star tribune reports that while demolishing a wall, david gonzalez struck gold amid newspapers from the 1930s that had been used for insulation. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the.
My rare comic books venom 1, orion 1, superman 500, and. Apr 10, 2017 of course, this comic had to make it onto the list. Unfollow rare comic books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Image comic books, rare image comic books, image, image comic. It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the s to the characters they create d, as creatorowned properties. He is an android and a member of the avengers who first appeared in the avengers he is loosely based on the timely comics character of the same name. Collecting comics can be an addicting hobby add one new comic to your collection and youre immediately on the hunt again for ideas for more rare comics to look for. Renovator finds rare, 1938 comic in wall of minnesota home. Over the last decade or so, a ten point system has been developed for grading american comics. The vision is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Cage had the books displayed in security frames mounted to the wall. We have 30 years experience buying and selling comics of all genres and grades. The specific comic that he found features the very first appearance of superman.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oct 31, 2016 finding and buying a rare comic book is a thrill whether youre into comics for the profit or for the passion. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. What books from 1990now havewill become valuablerare. May 22, 20 when his wifes aunt grabbed the comic book amid all the excitement of the discovery, he grabbed it back and tore the back cover. If you are selling or buying comics you have come to the right web site. Every comic book vendor that ordered a minimum of 500 store variants would receive a customized entry with the stores picture on the front, and an interior design. Renovator finds rare, 1938 comic in wall of minnesota home the associated press published friday, may 24, 20 12.
He says he knew immediately the comic was valuable, but he had no idea how much it was actually worth. My rare comic books venom 1, orion 1, superman 500. So how can you put yourself in the best position possible to find a rare comic book yourself. 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. A wisconsin collector is selling her rare comics including first issues of the avengers and the incredible hulk. Great condition, read once by adult owner then stored baggedboarded in a comic box. Rare 1938 superman comic book found in us wall fetches. Two marquis issues not just in the history of the fantastic four, but in marvel are both currently tied as 65k at their highest value.
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