The modern age of comics is a name for the age of comics from the mid80s to present. Our top 100 most valuable comic books from the bronze age will tell you. Jul 16, 2018 realizing that inspired us to put together this list of 20 new comic books worth investing in. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. This authentic character is cast in fine pewter by world renowned artisans. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date modern age top 60 most valuable comic books. When the first xmen released in 2000, it marked the dawn of the new age of superhero movies.
February 15, 2017 key modern age comics special note. 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. Heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned. Ultimately there was 40 years of comics before the comic book that heralded the golden age 19381947 which was action comics 1, 1938, the first appearance of superman. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Im looking for an easy way to inventory my modern collection and im curious what you guys are using for your own inventory. Get the best deals on modern age comics 1992now when you shop the.
The recent onslaught of comic book based movies and television shows has caused the value of quite a few some of which were previously thought to be worthless to skyrocket. While its clear that big page tears or missing pages detract from the value of the book, the impact to value due to page color is not as obvious. Sep 26, 2017 heres what my comic books are worth after getting them graded by cgc at baltimore comic con 2017. Golden age comic books or 10cent these are comics from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Sep 11, 2018 discussed are four extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection that you have possibly overlooked. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced.
During the bronze age, we saw the end of the comic code, which opened up all sorts of plot and character possibilities for publishers. Walmart marvel comics variants modern age comic books. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of comics. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians.
Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by. Sep 01, 2016 for the purpose of this article we are going to class the modern era as from 1980 onwards, of course the modern era can be broken down further as copper age, dark age etc but for this article lets just concentrate on modern as being from the end of the bronze age 1980 onwards. Mar 05, 2012 brittle pages are typically found in early golden age titles that sat in someones garage for several decades before being unearthed. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Most valuable modern variants modern age comic books. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. For the purpose of this list, we are defining new comics as anything that was released after the year. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Find the value of the dc comic swamp thing volume 2. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book.
Extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection. Some argue that the later years of the bronze age overlap with the very early years of the. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. These are the kinds of comics you find in two for a dollar boxes in any comic book store you visit. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books worth. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following. The recent onslaught of comic bookbased movies and television shows has caused the value of quite a few some of which were previously. For the purpose of this article we are going to class the modern era as from 1980 onwards, of course the modern era can be broken down further as copper age, dark age etc but for this article lets just concentrate on modern as being from the end of the bronze age 1980 onwards. Variants, second printings and independent books will have their own categories. Freeze, 1995, modern age edition limited edition k053 collectors series no. Thats why i think the nostalgic age is a good name for this modern period comic book characters, more than any time in their history, have become calcified and static, so that even the slightest change is disallowed or written away as soon as possible.
Brittle pages are typically found in early golden age titles that sat in someones garage for several decades before being unearthed. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. Picked up some new walmart marvel comics last week. Our top 60 most valuable comic books published since 1992 will tell you. The modern age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is. Get all good price and hot deals of modern comic book value here. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995.
The list of the most valuable important modern age. Are modern comics as hot as they used to be in the late 90s. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Many influences from the bronze age of comic books would overlap with the infancy of the modern age. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s. Jun 02, 2017 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of comics. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. Im more concerned with an accurate inventory system than current values. Oct 25, 2019 the recent onslaught of comic bookbased movies and television shows has caused the value of quite a few some of which were previously thought to be worthless to skyrocket. The title is unpopular, or was bought in quantity during the speculation bubble of the early 1990s, and is now being dumped by collectors. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is commonly the rarest and most desirable to collectors. Plus, that price value will probably increase significantly as the years go by.
Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Comic books are roughly indexed into four ages, the golden age 1938 to mid fifties, the silver age late 1950s to 1969, the bronze age 1970 to 1980, the modern age 1981 onwards, some collectors are starting to define the early 1980s as a new period for comic books calling it the copper age, this will probably become more. We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs. Search our archive of more than 10 million auction results. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. We put wizards hot 10 modern comics to the test in the real world of comic book values. Copper age comics the era of comic books from 1984 to 1991. 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. In this age comic character were more psychologically complex and were darker. They are useful only as a starting point to valuing items in your comic book collection. Oct 06, 2016 over at dc comics, carmine infantino applied his art to various genre of comic books, and one that struck a cord with the mainstream and did well under the comics code authority was showcase 4, 1956 which introduced the modern barry allen flash and started off the silver age 19561969. The work of creators such as john byrne alpha flight, fantastic four, chris claremont iron fist, uncanny xmen, and frank miller would reach fruition in the bronze age but their impact was still felt in the modern age. Celebrating decades of comic book characters and their adventures, comic book champions, unique artistry combines a limited edition, 3d, handcrafted sculpture with full color replica of its classic comic book cover.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. If the dark knight trilogy is comprised of dark age movies, then the marvel cinematic universe movies can be considered modern age movies another feature of the era is while the decline of the comic book as a regularly published periodical is real, the rise of the graphic novel as respectable reading material in. The top 10 most valuable modern age key issue comics to date. The top 100 comics from the modern age please use the ebay links provided. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the.
Includes a list of key copper age comics, as well as links to recommended back issue retailers. Both dark age and modern age influences can be seen in recent superhero movies. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Find comic books and comic book lot from a vast selection of modern age 1992now. Comic book value finder overstreet comic book price guide download comic book grading basics. With all you need about informations, prices of modern comic book value, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you. Like other antiques or collectibles, value is determined by how much a collector is willing to pay for the item. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. The list of the most valuable important modern age comics. I recently decided to do an analysis of the values of the current top variants in the hobby, and rank them in value.
Discussed are four extremely valuable comics that might be in your collection that you have possibly overlooked. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses. 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. Aug 31, 2016 comic books are roughly indexed into four ages, the golden age 1938 to mid fifties, the silver age late 1950s to 1969, the bronze age 1970 to 1980, the modern age 1981 onwards, some collectors are starting to define the early 1980s as a new period for comic books calling it the copper age, this will probably become more. Age is perhaps the least accurate indicator of what makes a comic book desirable. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Below is a list of 10 of the most valuable comics from the golden age. This article will list a few of the most valuable modern age comics. Modern comic book values testing wizards hot 10 comics. Find out which are the most valuable comic books from each of the comic book eras.
Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. Comic book price guides are just that a guide to what a comic book is worth. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. Mar 02, 2016 modern age 1985 present day the modern age, which began in the mid1980s and continued to present day, is identified by a number of trends. Market report modern age the comic book price guide. If the golden age of comic books and the silver age of comic books were the childhood of super heroes, the bronze age of comic books was their adolescence, and the dark age of comic books was their angstridden teenage years, then the modern age of comic books is surely the college years. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Modern age 1985 present day the modern age, which began in the mid1980s and continued to present day, is identified by a number of trends. Most popular modern age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. There are four basic criteria that make vintage comic books appealing to collectors. Which app is best for current to say 10 or even 20 year old books. So how are modern comic books doing in the resale market. Dec 29, 2018 picked up some new walmart marvel comics last week. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype.
If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. In order for a comic to be considered for this list, it first and foremost needs to have been released in modern times and be worthy of investing in. Collecting modern age comic books as an investment hubpages. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel. The modern age of comics generally starts in 1985 as the bronze age wraps up. Modern age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards.
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