Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they. However, if your comic books arent in good condition, you could be missing out on money, according to robert scott, owner of comickaze comics books and more and head of the comic book industry alliance. Dec 04, 2012 it comes in a typical american comic book size and covers everything from grading your comics to offering advice on collecting by character, by publisher and many other possibilities. However, most everything involved in the collection process is a total pain. A list of mini series, event comics, tradesgraphic novels and comic series ive collected. Collect from our collectors our cooperative collector network is polite, informative and prompt. Many times, this does not and can not have a dollar amount attached. Nov 05, 2010 the ten commandments to collecting comic books. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved.
Sometimes, your local comic book store might have a sale on for some really old comics. Or perhaps you simply want to complete your collection of batman or spiderman comic books. Because sometimes you need to buy all the comicseven the ones you already own. The 44th edition of the overstreet comic book price guide came out several weeks back and id like to take this a bit tardy opportunity to chime in with some thoughts. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Collecting tips comic new dellsilver age invisiboard comic backings. Comic book collecting, oh what an enjoyable past time it is. I imagine just about everyone, at some time in their life, has read at least one comic book. I tried a series, i liked that series, i went to my lcs and dug up as many back issues as i could find. Definition of comic book collecting in the dictionary. Dave gieber have you ever read a comic book before.
Jul 28, 2014 six tips for firsttime comic book shoppers. Jul 15, 2019 the most popular comic book characters are major protagonists in several series running at the same time, and typically exist in the same universe as other characters and comic book series. Oct 30, 20 it was the comic book that started me on my path to collecting, he says. Oh, when i first started reading them, things were fine. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. They have to make a profit so they will always lowball the price so that they can turn around and make a greater profit. Adults seek out comic books, paying five, even sixfigure amounts for a book that originally retailed for about 10 cents. Theres a large online community that can help you expand your knowledge and make new friends in the sector.
While it does a nice job of managing your comic database, it does leave a bit to be desired in terms of updating values as the market changes. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. Basbanes has compiled a wonderful gallery of eccentrics, isolatos, charmers and visionaries an ingratiating and altogether enjoyable book. Every drop in condition from, say, good to fair to poor reduces. Comic book collecting buy sell trade public group facebook. With more than 300,000 comic books, and significant holdings of proof sheets, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and the scholarly literature on comic art, the comic art collection is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive collection of its kind in the entire world. Of course world events, economic events, political events ebb and flow markets and those affect all things money based.
Pages in category comic book collecting the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. If youre a recent convert to serious book collecting, you need to read basbanes to understand just what youve gotten yourself into. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. Comic book collecting, is an article that i have posted to several internet venues. This blog will focus in on your comic book collection. I met collectors who can list every single comic they own and have thousands of books preserved in mylar, and collectors who never even considered bagging and boarding their books. Hex was the only dc western character to flourish in the 1970s and 1980s. Obviously, if the book collection has a lot of 10 and 12 cent cover price comics, you are looking at an old collection of comic books, which means they could be expensive. Collecting modern age comic books as an investment hubpages. Information and translations of comic book collecting in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. For comic book collectors the overstreet comic book price guide is the one resource that is needed above all others.
Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Rarely do i buy an old comic in a comic book store, its overpriced for the quality that they are offering. Comic book art and collecting the beginners guide in building. Making money from collecting comics can be difficult, but it is possible to do so if you understand what makes a comic collectible and what makes a collectible comic valuable. What you need to know about collecting comics, which comic books to collect and invest in, how to store and protect your collection and some. If you are unsure on what to buy comic vine can help you decide. For example, if youre a fan of wonder woman, shes recently starred in the series wonder woman, justice league, supermanwonder woman, smallville. If youre like me and enjoy having comic books to call your own, here are some tips for getting started on a collection. There are also some nice articles lifted from the overstreet comic book price guide from the same publisher. Comic book terms can be bewildering to the uninitiated. The beginners guide on how to collect comics with 4 simple comic book collecting tips 1. They can be educational for children, they can be great investment opportunities and they can be pure entertainment.
There is no software to download and you can export your collection at any time via either spreadsheet or printable format. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. This or that presents a beginners guide to key issue comics. I started collecting comic books about 7 years ago and have built up a nice, wellkept collection. There are so many reasons to collect comics, so before you. Collecting and investing tips archives comic book daily. It was the comic book that started me on my path to collecting, he says. The hobby of comic book collecting goes much beyond from its simple origin of just keeping the comics for keepsakes. Choosing the best comic collecting software for you. I decided to put down on virtual paper some of the tricks of the collecting trade that i have picked up over 45 years as a comic book collectormake that comic. The grand comics database is a popular online resource for comic book creator and character information.
These are just a few tips that can help readers start their comic book collection and maintain some good habits. Answers to frequentlyaskedquestions straight from the mouth of ccl. Perhaps you would like to collect old and rare comics for profit. The future of comic book collecting is a bright one in my opinion. How to start collecting comic books sparkle city comics. The top ten tips on collecting comic books hubpages. Although relatively more recent compare to collecting stamps or vintage clocks, it has now turned into a major pursuit of collecting antiquity in par with the fine art, rare jewels and antiques. Bottom line is that most successful comic book collection owners engage in the hobby because they truly enjoy collecting and reading comic books. Jul 12, 2011 anyway, the problem with selling your collection is that you are using a middleman, i. How to collect comic books beginners guide ran art blog. Six tips for firsttime comic book shoppers speakeasy wsj. Popular online price guide and collection tracking. Lcs showing customers how diamond sent them their batman 89s.
Collecting comic books tips and ebay advice part 1 of 2. Our list of comic book collecting terms will set you straight. The tail has an origin, path, tip, and pointed direction. Overstreet guide to collecting comics confident collector. Collecting tips comic archives collection connections. The second driver of value for comic books is condition. Dc comics attempt to cash in at the top level with an item like an official batarang prop replica, limited to 2,000 pieces. I tried a series, i liked that series, i went to my lcs and dug up as many back issues as i. As far as i am concerned though, the highest value is what each comic book is worth personally to each owner. Collection management tips our system allows you to manage an online representation of your own personal collection of comic books. Heres how to avoid the perils of comic book collecting. I have now put the whole collection up for sale and have just gotten my first response a number is yet to be communicated. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Collecting comic books tips and ebay advice part 2 of 2 duration.
Comic book collecting for beginners start collecting. Not only is comic book collecting fun for enthusiasts, theres a robust market for used comic books on sites like ebay. The future of comic books comics general cgc comic book. Dec 22, 2017 in this video, i talk about some things when it comes to collecting comics counting the pages, looking our for restoration. Comic collection tips from a real comic book man wired. Collecting tips comic how to eliminate the effects of acid in your comics. Comic book collecting buy sell trade has 28,467 members. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age.
As with any hobby, collecting comic books can be expensive. In this video, i talk about some things when it comes to collecting comics counting the pages, looking our for restoration. Dont let hollywoods lousy movie adaptation fool you. Ign, a great comic book website, voted him the best western comic book character of all time. Oct 03, 2019 while many collectors collect comics for the stories or the art, some collectors choose to collect comics for profit. Collecting comics is one of lifes few great pleasures. If you are interested in learning how to collect comics, the first step is to identify why you want to start comic books collecting in the first place. I am also putting it here on my site for your reading enjoyment.
Aug 08, 2017 comic book collecting is not for the faint of heart. Either way, i figure that i could help guide you with some tips and tricks. Comic movies have obviously brought new blood into the hobby. But with such a passionate following, it may be intimidating to start collecting comic books from scratch, especially if you arent very familiar with comic books to begin with. Ive always been a collector by nature, which is a problem when youre a comic book reader. Comic book collecting is not for the faint of heart.
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